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There are few spectacles in sports that are more thrilling than the 100-meter dash. Silence. Bang. A mad dash and it's over in less than ten seconds.
But when it comes to the things that are most meaningful in life, they tend to be more like marathons. They're grinds. They require mental and physical endurance. And much of the race is run while no one is watching.
Marathons and sprints are on my mind this week as I think about writing and good citizenship in a year of unrest.
The only real way to be a good writer and a good citizen is to resist the temptation to only do the easy and fast thing, whether that's rushing through a novel to completion without any self-reflection because you think it's a moneymaker or simply posting a black square on your Instagram and thinking you've done your part.
It's standing loudly and bravely for your beliefs in your literary and civic life, but avoiding the performative elements of being a writer and citizen and doing the hard work that might remain out of sight and for which you will receive no recognition.
It's setting aside your ego and resisting the temptation to seek credit and validation for work that will never truly be done.
It's trusting that if you focus on meaning, ethics, the longview, listening to feedback, self-reflecting, and trying your damndest, you will never truly get to perfection, but you'll be closer to where you might hope to be.
Often it's the silent substance that makes the real difference in the end.
Here are some resources from past posts that I hope will help:
- Caring about quality in a flash in the pan world
- Lean into the things that bring you meaning
- How to keep writing when the s*** hits the fan
- How writing changes the world
- How to regain your concentration
- Five ways to stay motivated while writing a novel
- How to return to writing after a long break
- The solution to every writing problem that has ever existed
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Progesterone Bites the Dust in Treatment of Traumatic Brain Injury
Progesterone Bites the Dust in Treatment of Traumatic Brain Injury
A diagnosis of severe traumatic brain injury following an accident such as a car crash can have drastic consequences, including death and long-term disability. Unfortunately, there is still much that is unknown about the treatment of severe traumatic brain injuries. Here at Greening Law we have helped many clients with brain injuries that they received due to a car or truck accident. Therefore, we try to keep up with the latest medical research in the area.
The use of progesterone in the treatment of traumatic brain injuries was, until recently, thought to hold promise. Researchers had observed that women had a tendency to respond better and show better recovery after a traumatic brain injury than men did, and this observation pointed to the potential value of progesterone, a natural hormone that plays an important role not only in reproductive functions but also in brain development.
As well, animal research had shown that progesterone helped to protect brain cells following traumatic brain injury. With these observations and results in mind, the team of researchers, including researchers from the University of Michigan Medical School, embarked on a clinical trial using progesterone to treat patients with traumatic brain injuries, as compared to a placebo.
While the trial was originally intended to involve 1,140 patients, it was stopped after 882 participants were enrolled, after results showed no significant difference in the outcomes of patients given progesterone compared to those given a placebo. These disappointing results were recently published in the New England Journal of Medicine.
After a car or truck accident, an experienced attorney is one of the few people who will advocate for your best interests. Robert Greening is the principal attorney at Greening Law, P.C. He has dedicated his 24 years of practice to the litigation of wrongful death and serious injury cases. If you have any questions, contact Greening Law, P.C. at 972-934-8900.

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We have been following how universities across the country have seen an increase in claims of "micro aggressions" and impermissible "cultural appropriation" (here and here). Now that tension has become physical at San Francisco State University after student Bonita Tindle reportedly attacked a white student named Cory Goldstein for wearing dreadlocks. The claim seems to capture the race to bottom on campuses where an ever widening array of words or symbols are declared racially or culturally insensitive. However, this was so bizarre, I checked to confirm that it was not an early April Fool's joke. Yet, various news organizations are reporting it and a YouTube video shows the attack.
The incident occurred at SFSU's Cesar Chavez Student Center and on the clip below Goldstein asks
"You're saying I can't have a hairstyle because of your culture? Why?"
Tindle responds "Because it's my culture."
After arguing further, Goldstein is heard to say: "You know what, girl, you have no right to tell me what I can and cannot wear." When he then tries to walk away, Tindle grabs Goldstein's arm and a minor scuffle ensues. This would be far more compelling a case of battery than the recent flap over the Trump campaign manager video. In this case, Tindle is shown grabbing the camera or cellphone of the witness.
Here is the videotape:
Goldstein posted an Facebook statement that he was not going to file criminal charges but "I did file a formal campus police report and I decided to let the education system deal with her".
Here is his later statement:
Now this would seem to be an easy case. A student is attacked for his appearance and then a second student is attacked for filming the attack. Yet, here is the university statement:
"We are aware of the video made of an incident which occurred on campus yesterday afternoon. University police were called to the scene of the incident when it occurred. The two individuals involved in the incident are not San Francisco State University employees. Further, no criminal charges have been pressed at this time to the University's knowledge.
San Francisco State University promotes the rights of the campus community to engage in free speech, but does not condone behavior that impedes the safety or well-being of others. We are taking the matter seriously and will promptly and thoroughly investigate this incident through applicable University channels, including our campus student conduct procedures."
Whether either of these individuals are employees or whether criminal charges were filed is irrelevant. If they are students or use school facilities, the university has an obligation to act. Some have already objected that the response would have been different if a black student was harassed over wearing dreadlocks and then assaulted. I have searched to find a more direct response of the university, such as suspending Tindle pending the completion of the investigation. I could find nothing.
By the way, I am not sure such culture is being appropriated here in Tindle's mind. Kouros sculptures from Ancient Greece show men with dreadlocks as did ancient Christian Ascetics and pre-Columbian Aztec priests. They also appear in ancient Hindu pictures as well as the Sufi followers of Islam.
I do not want to see criminal charges against Tindle for such an incident even though it would meet the definition of battery. I have long been critical of the criminalization of such incidents which can be addressed at the university level. However, this does not mean that I do not view this as extremely serious. Universities are supposed to be forums for free speech as well as places for experimentation and exposure for students to a broader array of ideas and groups. This type of intolerance and physical harassment denies a basic and essential element of the educational environment.
Heavy.com reports that " Tindle has deleted her LinkedIn page. She described herself on that site as a "Cinematographer, Photographer, Editor, Journalist, Media Specialist." The Golden Gate Xpress, an independent news site for the school, reports that Tindle is a photography student at SFSU and is a "media intern for Associated Students, Inc." It is a bit unnerving to see an aspiring journalist in such a physical confrontation. Notably, her roommate said that she was not surprised at all by the video given Tindle's "passion, and social justice, and black power, and everything."
Goldstein is described as an aspiring DJ who goes by the moniker Soulr and works at a tea shop and as a counselor at a Jewish Community Center.
The university will only say that it is continuing to investigate the matter. That is certainly appropriate and I do not expect a resolution. I am surprised that we have not seen a more direct condemnation of the actions shown on the video and the suspension of the attacker (and possible barring from campus) pending a final outcome of the investigation.


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April is Ziegfeld Month! Well, it was in 1941 and 1946. Both Ziegfeld Girl and Ziegfeld Follies of 1946 were in general release in the month April, the former on April 25, 1941, and the latter in late 1945 and early 1946. Ziegfeld Follies of 1946 premiered in August 1945 but was then held from release until 1946 due to cuts and the shuffling of numbers required for the revue format of the film to run smoothly.
In celebration of both films, and Judy's roles in them, here is a gallery of miscellaneous ads and articles.
For details about Ziegfeld Girl with more photos and media, check out The Judy Room's Special Spotlight Section on the film.
There is no spotlight section nor are there any pages yet devoted to Ziegfeld Follies of 1946 at The Judy Room – yet. 🙂


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Hon. Chris Cardona visits Betclic Everest Group offices
Minister for the Economy, Investment and Small Business, Dr Chris Cardona and the Executive Chairman for the Malta Gaming Authority, Joseph Cuschieri, recently paid a visit to the offices of the online gaming Operator 'Betclic Everest Group' in Sliema. The delegation was welcomed by the Group's CEO, Ms Isabelle Andrѐs.
From Left to Right: Hon. Minister Dr Chris Cardona, Betclic Group's CEO Ms Isabelle Andrѐs & MGA's Executive Chairman Mr Joseph Cuschieri
Addressing all those present during the visit, Ms. Andres welcomed and thanked the Maltese Government and the Malta Gaming Authority for their visit and the support the Group has received locally. The group recently relocated all its trading and finance activities from Gibraltar to Malta, following an intensive period of consultation. This decision has also led to an increase in jobs here in Malta, which is now one of the Group's largest office locations. Ms. Andres said, "Betclic Everest Group is delighted to be licensed in Malta and is committed in furthering its good business relationship with the Malta Gaming Authority".
"These jobs reflect the Government's proactive approach at creating new and better jobs." said Minister Chris Cardona. "It is always encouraging to see the continuous investment from reputable international companies like the Betclic Everest Group in Malta. The Government is committed to supporting the gaming industry in order to keep up the pace of competition and continue attracting foreign direct investment to Malta."
The Malta Gaming Authority Executive Chairman, Joseph Cuschieri, added that having established itself as a major player in the iGaming field, Malta will continue to deliver innovative solutions to address present and future challenges faced by the industry. "The iGaming sector has proven to be very beneficial to Malta in terms of value add, quality of labour and additional business services," he added.
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The online casino industry is highly competitive, with new entrants joining the fray on what seems to be a weekly basis. Since we spend most of our days reviewing gaming sites, it is always a treat when we come across a site that has been around for more than 10 years. Such is the case with Betway, a site that has been in operation since 2006.
Licensed in Malta and also by the UK Gambling Commission, Betway is a major player in the casino and sports verticals. They did have a bit of a tough start, fielding complaints from their players about how tough it was to clear the bonuses and dealing with some slow payment times. However, it is clear that they managed to navigate through those rocky waters (they are still in business and booming) and now it appears they are well-respected across the landscape.
Betway is owned by the Betway Group, who also own and operate Spin Casino, Bingo on the Box and Dream Bingo.
Betway Casino is legit, just not for you folks in the United States. Perhaps one day we will find the U.S. gets themselves into the 21st century and starts to allow their citizens the same gambling rights as most of the rest of the world, but in the meantime, you'll have to watch from the sidelines. Betway started as a sportsbook back in 2006, as most of the UK-facing sites did. The UK sports betting market is mature and massive – just look at the jerseys of most of the football teams over there, and you will see names of many of the large sportsbooks as title sponsors. After their launch, the company decided to add multiple products such as casino and poker. We are going to focus our review on the casino side of the offering, but we will also cover everything else that Betway makes available for their players.
Betway has always had some issues with the promotional side of the business. This stems from the operator being a sports-first brand at the start; most sportsbooks don't have lavish bonuses for their players. While there have been some improvements along the way, it is evident by looking at their current promotions that they are still catering mainly to the sports bettor rather than have bonus-hungry casino players milking them for the free cash.
To get your welcome bonus, simply make your first deposit and it will instantly be doubled! Additional Match Bonuses on your second and third deposits will also increase your balance further.
Note: *The minimum deposit required per bonus is £/$/€20. *All three bonus offers must be claimed within 7 days of registering a new account. *All three bonuses carry a minimum wagering requirement of 50X. – Be sure to review any other T&C's that apply to this offer.
Overall, it is a nice, bonus, split up into three parts. However, when you start to look at the Terms and Conditions, you will find that even with a wagering requirement of 50x, you don't get any bonus cleared in many of the traditional table games. This really is a slots-heavy bonus so if you are a big blackjack player, you won't be thrilled with this offer.
There aren't too many ongoing bonuses being offered at Betway; most of the bonuses and promotions are tied to their VIP Program. What I did see on their site were some details of some of their earlier promotions, which were very impressive. They have many aspirational prizes that send players to F1 races, Premiership matches and other trips which are a welcome change to the standard cash-based offers.
Even though they didn't start out as a casino operator, when it came time to launch the Betway Casino, the firm made an excellent choice of software supplier. The casino uses Microgaming as the backbone for their casino offering. Those of you who are familiar with the Microgaming suite of games know what they are about – robust games with amazing content and licensed brands. The firm is one of the original online casino vendors and even thought they had to make some major pivots along the way due to regulatory changes in some jurisdictions, they are still one of the most sought-after partners in the industry.
One great attribute of the Microgaming suite of table games is the wide array of blackjack options for players. Over the years, the game of blackjack has been tweaked to add slightly different rules and some bonus games, which overall has made the game far more fun to play. This is particularly the case online as the game moves quickly and there isn't any table banter between the players and the dealer. Personally, I would spend a majority of my time at Betway playing their blackjack games. My favorite game to play these days is Vegas Single Deck Blackjack – it has one of the highest payout percentages (assuming you play correctly), and I like the idea of only a single deck being in play. Betway does offer many other blackjack variants; see if any of these work for you:
The remaining table games at Betway are all the classics, with a couple of the newer games thrown in. I am not one who plays the newer games as I feel these games have terrible odds and are actually designed for the person who gambles more for entertainment purposes. I am well past those days, so I still to games like Roulette and Baccarat if I am going to play a table game that isn't Blackjack. Here are all the games you will find in the Betway lobby:
The slots content from Microgaming is nothing short of fantastic. Over the years, the company has sourced material both by in-house design and also by licensing some of the biggest brands out there. Easily one of my favorite slots games that Microgaming has released is the Jurassic Park Slot; you can try it out for free right here! There are over 400 slots titles at Betway, so you are bound to find something that pleases you. Also, don't forget that Betway is part of the Microgaming network of progressive games, meaning that many of their slots feature big jackpots. None of these jackpots is more impressive than the Mega Moolah slot, which currently has a progressive of over one million dollars. Here are some of the more popular slots games:
Microgaming has always been a leader in providing video poker variants to its customers. Betway takes full advantage of this in their casino; you can find all the top games here, with some of the best payout tables online. This is critical for the devoted video poker fan like me because along with the better the payout table comes a better chance to be walking away from that machine a winner.
Anyone looking to take a break from the more traditional casino offering can have a look at the specialty games that are offered by Betway Casino. Microgaming doesn't have too many of these types of games in their suite, however, if you want to play some mindless Keno to take away the rage from losing a big Blackjack hand, then you are in luck. Here are some of the other specialty games you will see at Betway:
Betway offers its players a chance to play against a real person with their Live Dealer casino. With Live Dealer games, you can select the dealer you would like (based on availability), and then you can sit down and play many of the traditional casino games at a speed and style more similar to the live casino experience. Betway used to use Microgaming for their Live Dealer offering however in the last couple of years they have shifted to a more robust platform from Evolution Gaming. Evolution is a Live Dealer specialist, and you can find their games at many of the top online casino brands. At this time you can play the following games at Betway Live Casino:
As we mentioned, Betway was a sportsbook before they got into the casino business. To be competitive in the very crowded sports betting space in the UK, Betway had to ensure that their product was not only quick but also offered the full range of bets that players were searching for. They have succeeded on both fronts with an excellent online sportsbook site. The odds are clear and easy to read, and navigating through the different sports is very clear. While the sportsbook is obviously soccer-driven, you can bet on pretty much any sport you can think of, including:
With their mobile app, players can easily find bets to make while they are sitting in a stadium watching a match or while they are following along in the pub. With in-game betting growing with every passing day, Betway has their players covered by providing real-time odds quickly and in a manner that makes it very easy to wager.
Betway takes advantage of their agreement with Microgaming to have a branded poker skin on the pooled Microgaming Poker Network. Admittedly, I am always nervous about a poker offering coming from a company that isn't focused on that product, but I was surprised to see an excellent effort by the team at Betway to make the poker product competitive. While it isn't my favorite software (there is no instant-play version), there is an excellent array of smaller buy-in tournament designed for the recreational player. There are also some different bonuses targeting poker players, including a $750 Welcome Bonus. You can also find thousands of dollars in bankroll-building freerolls along with a Bad Beat AJckpot on some of their cash game tables. Overall, while there are obviously much better poker options out there, if you already have your money at Betway, it's nice to have the opportunity to jump in a quick tournament every once in a while.
Betway has a full customer service team that can provide their players with assistance in multiple languages. This is a nice touch as many places are limited to only one or two languages in that department which can make it very frustrating for those who don't speak the language. You can reach Betway through a Live Chat function, or by more traditional methods such as telephone and email.
Being licensed by the UK Gambling Commission and by the Malta Gambling Authority means that Betway is able to offer its customers a wide range of banking options. Of course, some processors still only accept money from particular countries. While we are providing you with a complete list which may include companies with which you have an account, the best way to be sure is to log in and hear to the cashier page, where you will find all the available options listed for your country.
Betway has a comp program that runs across all their different offerings called Betway Plus. The concept of the program is quite simple: with every wager made for real money in poker, casino, sports or bingo, you earn Plus Points which can be redeemed for extra cash in your account.
The rate that you earn the Points is different for each game, but the bottom line is every time you are risking real money, there is a little kickback coming your way. Where the Betway Plus program takes it to another level is with their tiered VIP program. Along with earning Plus Points for making real money bets, you will also see Tier Tokens being added to your account balance. These tokens are what the casino uses to determine your VIP status level.
There are 6 Tiers in the VIP Program, and with each level attained, you will receive additional bonuses and levels of service. With Betway being a multi-vertical company, some of these perks may not affect you as a casino player.
I do; like that there are attainable levels and that the program is transparent; so many other sites are much more subjective when it comes to their VIPs. Here's a quick snapshot of the Tiers and what you are offered.
We think it is easy to see after reading this review why we would recommend you play at Betway Casino. They have chosen one of the best providers to partner with, and after you are done playing your favorite table games or slots, you can seamlessly place some sports wagers or maybe jump into a poker tournament! While their promotions could use some sprucing up, the quality of the overall experience will trump some crappy offers. If you are lucky enough to live in a jurisdiction where Betway Casino is available, we suggest you give them a chance.
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Raider Pep Band Alleges Unfair Treatment, Censorship
March 28, 2019
Members of the Raider Pep Band say they were not invited to play at Friday's NCAA March Madness game and were instead replaced—without their prior knowledge—by Ohio State University students clad in maroon t-shirts. They also allege that their comments regarding the matter were intentionally deleted by Colgate Athletics on Instagram after the @colgateraiders account posted a photo of the "fake band" to congratulate the Men's Basketball team and its fans.
Senior Kyle Rhodehouse, who served as the Raider Pep Band's drum major for two years, said that the Colgate band was never consulted about the possibility of traveling to Columbus, Ohio, where the men's basketball team played Tennessee on March 22.
"We learned of the 'fake band' when we saw shots of drummers on the live CBS coverage of the game, and then again when someone on the cheerleading team [who had attended the game] sent a photo…to one of the Colgate band members," Rhodehouse said.
Twenty-nine students from Ohio State's athletic band were provided with "Go Gate" t-shirts and sheet music for Colgate's fight song and alma mater, first-year Ohio State student and trumpet player Megan McCarthy said.
Renting other schools' bands for away games is not an uncommon practice for small colleges. Just last year, for instance, Colgate Athletics rented a non-Raider band when the Women's Hockey team traveled to Minneapolis over spring break for the national championship.
But members of the Raider Pep Band say they expected an invitation to perform in Columbus for Colgate's first appearance in the NCAA men's basketball tournament in 23 years. Unlike last year's Women's Hockey game, this one did not take place over a break.
Juliana Smith, Senior Associate Athletics Director and Chief of Staff, spoke on behalf of Colgate Athletics and said the band's small size and inconsistent attendance record at games were reasons they were not invited.
"While we have very much appreciated the pep band's presence at various events this year, unlike many of the larger schools at the tournament, our group is currently too small to support a performance on a scale that is required for a nationally televised event," Smith said. "We did invite the cheer squad to travel to the NCAA tournament this year in recognition of their commitment to the Raider teams, demonstrated through their participation in every home game this year besides university breaks and for work they have undertaken this year to strengthen their routines."
Though many colleges' bands are composed of upwards of 100 students, NCAA guidelines dictate that groups performing during the March Madness tournament can be no larger than 29. The Colgate pep band has 20 active members, sophomore and director Ryan Rios said.
When asked if Colgate Athletics could have invited the pep band and only hired nine additional players from Ohio State, Smith declined to comment.
Rios said that inconsistent attendance is often attributable to poor weather conditions that pose damage to instruments, and expressed frustration that Athletics' concerns over attendance were not communicated to the pep band earlier.
"If you have an issue with our attendance and that stops us from being able to play at exciting events like the NCAA tournament, a quick heads-up would be appreciated before the fact so that we can discuss and work together to fix that for the next time," Rios wrote in an email to Vice President and Director of Athletics Nicki Moore.
Rhodehouse said the band's lack of an invitation is only half the story. On Friday evening, the Colgate Athletics Instagram account, @colgateraiders, posted a photo of Ohio State trumpet players with the caption "One more time for the greatest fans in the world!!" Many members of the Raider Pep Band commented in frustration. Soon, though, their comments were deleted. Rhodehouse said he commented about the photo of Ohio State students at least 11 times over a span of a few hours, and that each comment he made was removed.
Senior Allegra Padula, though not a band member herself, also commented on the post.
"I was shocked to see mine and others' comments deleted on the Instagram post. Censorship of opinions is never a good thing, and I think our Pep Band deserves an apology for the unfairness of the entire situation," she said.
Eventually, the entire post was removed from the @colgateraiders page. It is unclear who in particular was managing the Instagram account at the time comments were deleted.
"Action will be taken to bolster our communication with the band, and to remind staff of our commitment to open dialogue on our social media channels," Smith said. "Be assured that the development of a more robust pep band is on our list of initiatives as we wrap up this year and head into the next, and we will look forward to working with current and prospective band members on it."
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Bolton Celebrates UK Seizing Iranian Supertanker Filled With Two Million Barrels of Oil, Iran Calls It an Act of Piracy
US National Security Advisor John Bolton is celebrating the seizure of an Iranian supertanker loaded with two million barrels of crude oil by the UK's overseas territory Gibraltar on Thursday.
Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi has responded to the seizure of Grace 1 by accusing the UK of engaging in an act of piracy.
Major General Mohsen Rezai, a senior commander in Iran's Revolutionary Guard, responded to the incident on Twitter by saying that if the tanker is not released, it was Tehran's "duty" to seize a British oil tanker in retaliation.
"If Britain does not release the Iranian oil tanker, it is the authorities duty to seize a British oil tanker," Major General Rezai tweeted. "Islamic Iran in its 40-year history has never initiated hostilities in any battles but has also never hesitated in responding to bullies."
The ship was seized by Royal Marines off the British territory of Gibraltar. The nation's Chief Minister Fabian Picardo said in a statement that they "had reasons to believe" that the tanker was headed to the Banyas Refinery," in Syria — which is subject to EU sanctions.
Meanwhile, the notorious warmonger Bolton celebrated the incident and rising tensions as "excellent news" on Twitter.
"Excellent news: UK has detained the supertanker Grace I laden with Iranian oil bound for Syria in violation of EU sanctions. America & our allies will continue to prevent regimes in Tehran & Damascus from profiting off this illicit trade," Bolton tweeted.
Excellent news: UK has detained the supertanker Grace I laden with Iranian oil bound for Syria in violation of EU sanctions. America & our allies will continue to prevent regimes in Tehran & Damascus from profiting off this illicit trade.
— John Bolton (@AmbJohnBolton) July 4, 2019
Iran maintains that the tanker was not headed to Syria and would not even fit in the specific port that Gibraltar claimed it was heading to.
"Contrary to what the British authorities are claiming, the tanker was not headed for Syria," Araqchi said during a press conference on Sunday. He did not specify where it was heading.
Araqchi argued that the Royal Marines had no right to seize the ship from international waters and by doing so they were engaging in "buccaneering." He explained that his nation demands the release of the tanker and will use legal mechanisms if attempts at diplomacy fail. Iran is currently in talks with Spain — who has said that they will be launching a formal complaint over the Royal Marines entering Spanish water to conduct the takeover. Spain does not recognize the water around Gibraltar as UK territory.
In their condemnation, Spain said that the seizure was prompted by a request to the UK from the US.
Citing economic sanctions against Syria, Gibraltar has said that they will be detaining the tanker for at least two weeks. The 28 member crew, made up mostly of Indians, Pakistanis and Ukrainians, have remained on board.
"The Supreme Court has issued today's order on the basis that there are reasonable grounds to consider that the detention of the Grace 1 is required for the purposes of compliance with the EU Regulation 36/2012 on sanctions on Syria," the government of Gibraltar said in a statement.
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VIDEO: Black Lives Matter Protesters Vandalize Abraham Lincoln Statue
The vandals used spray paint to cover the statue with names of people killed while in police custody.
Black Lives Matter protesters in London vandalized the statue of President Abraham Lincoln in Parliament Square on Saturday.
They also vandalized a statue of British Prime Minister Winston Churchill.
The vandals used spray paint to cover the statue with names of people killed while in police custody, including Freddie Gray, Breonna Taylor, Mike Brown and George Floyd. They also climbed all over it and surrounded the base with anti-police signs.
A #BlackLivesMatter protestor scales the Abraham Lincoln statue in London's Parliament Square.@LBC @LBCNews pic.twitter.com/7z3oxlnhrm
— Matthew Thompson (@mattuthompson) June 6, 2020
Statue of former US president Abraham Lincoln now bears the names of black people killed by American police pic.twitter.com/WHBwLIOqjb
— Mattha Busby (@matthabusby) June 6, 2020
Lincoln was the commander-in-chief when the North defeated the Confederate Army during the Civil War. He famously declared all slaves shall be free during his Emancipation Proclamation address on Jan. 1, 1863.
"And by virtue of the power, and for the purpose aforesaid, I do order and declare that all persons held as slaves within said designated States, and parts of States, are, and henceforward shall be free; and that the Executive government of the United States, including the military and naval authorities thereof, will recognize and maintain the freedom of said persons," Lincoln said.
The London "protesters" also vandalized a statue of British Prime Minister Winston Churchill earlier in the day, which happened to be the 76th anniversary of D-Day.
The Sir Winston Churchill Statue in Parliament Square, Westminster has been defaced already…
Cc @LFC_blano pic.twitter.com/P71ECYezrB
— London & UK Crime.. (@CrimeLdn) June 6, 2020
"Should I get all the football lads to guard it now, should I?" a man upset with the vandalism is heard asking police in footage posted to social media. "So, as you can see, Churchill has really been hit. We've got police here, and it's been done. Pass the message on: Winston Churchill has been vandalized."
There were approximately 15,000 people in attendance at the demonstration.
Brexit leader Nigel Farage has condemned the "protest."
"This protest in London now has nothing to do with George Floyd," Farage wrote on Twitter. "It is anarchy in the face of weak leadership."
German Official Invites Twitter to Move to Germany Following Trump's Executive Order
Germany, of course, is not exactly known for their respect for free speech.
A German official has invited Twitter CEO Jack Dorsey to move his company there following President Donald Trump's executive order aimed at protecting free speech on social media.
Germany, of course, is not exactly known for their respect for free speech, as they ban anything "capable of inciting popular hatred." It actually sounds like a perfect match for a platform that arbitrarily bans accounts for edgy banter.
Thomas Jarzombek of Germany's Economic Affairs Ministry tweeted on Thursday, "Hey @Twitter & @jack, this is an invitation to move to Germany! Here you are free to criticize the government as well as to fight fake news. We have a great startup and tech ecosystem, your company would be a perfect fit and I will open any doors for you!"
Hey @Twitter & @jack, this is an invitation to move to Germany! Here you are free to criticize the government as well as to fight fake news. We have a great startup and tech ecosystem, your company would be a perfect fit and I will open any doors for you! @realDonaldTrump
— Thomas Jarzombek (@tj_tweets) May 28, 2020
He also tagged President Trump in the tweet in an attempt to make sure that his dig would be noticed.
Earlier in the day, President Trump signed an executive order that aims to increase government regulation of the "new public square" by challenging their Section 230 protection from being held liable for content posted by users
Under Section 230, platforms that are not publishers cannot be held liable for most posts by users on their sites. By censoring certain opinions, the platform has crossed the line into acting as a publisher with an editorial line, which is not protected.
"Trump's directive now could set the stage for federal regulators to write new rules and issue new punishments for companies deemed to exhibit political bias," the Washington Post explained.
The order also established a council to probe allegations of censorship of users based on their political views and asked the Federal Trade Commission to probe whether or not content-moderation is falling in line with their pledges of neutrality to users.
"In a country that has long cherished the freedom of expression, we cannot allow a limited number of online platforms to hand pick the speech that Americans may access and convey on the internet. This practice is fundamentally un-American and anti-democratic. When large, powerful social media companies censor opinions with which they disagree, they exercise a dangerous power. They cease functioning as passive bulletin boards, and ought to be viewed and treated as content creators," the order read.
"The growth of online platforms in recent years raises important questions about applying the ideals of the First Amendment to modern communications technology. Today, many Americans follow the news, stay in touch with friends and family, and share their views on current events through social media and other online platforms. As a result, these platforms function in many ways as a 21st century equivalent of the public square."
Former Emory Professor Pleads Guilty to Hiding Role in Chinese Program Deemed a 'Threat to National Security'
The program he was part of has been called a "threat to national security."
A former professor at Emory University has pleaded guilty to hiding his ties to a Chinese government program that has been deemed a threat to national security.
Xiao-Jiang Li, 63, was part of China's "Thousand Talents Program."
"This defendant thought that he could live two, separate lives — one here at Emory University and one in China as a Thousand Talents Program participant," said U.S. Attorney Byung J. "BJay" Pak in a statement.
The Thousand Talents program was established by the Chinese government in 2008 and has been called a "threat to national security" by the US Senate Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations and Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. One member of the program stole proprietary defense information on U.S. military jet engines. In 2018, the National Intelligence Council declared that an underlying motivation of the program is "to facilitate the legal and illicit transfer of US technology, intellectual property and know-how" to China."
"As this case demonstrates, the FBI is committed to working with our partners to prevent individuals from utilizing the Chinese Government's talent plan programs to commit fraud against the United States government and our universities," said Acting Assistant Director Robert R. Wells of the FBI's Counterintelligence Division.
According to the statement from the Justice Department, in late 2011, while employed at Emory University, Li joined the Thousand Talents Program. The department explained that "starting in 2012 and continuing until 2018, Li, while still working at Emory University researching, among other things, the use of large animal models to investigate Huntington's disease, also worked at two Chinese universities — first at the Chinese Academy of Sciences and then at Jinan University — conducting similar large animal model research. Over those six years, Li earned at least $500,000 in foreign income that he never reported on his federal income tax returns."
"The Department of Justice remains vigilant over programs such as the Thousand Talents Program that recruits professors and researchers to work for China," said Assistant Attorney General for National Security John C. Demers. "In this case Li was caught in his lack of transparency. We are grateful for the work our partners have done to bring light to this case."
Li has been sentenced to one year of probation on a felony charge and was ordered to pay restitution in the amount of $35,089. He has also been ordered to file lawful income tax returns for 2012 through 2018 within the first two months of his probation. Aditionally, Li must fully cooperate with the IRS.


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- Story
- About Panels
- Story: Panels are mystical creatures who dream of building shining structures. Maggie is the only person who knows how to help them do it! Begin a fantastic journey to help the Panels fulfill their dreams!
- Compatible models
- About compatiable models
- iOS 9.0 and above/Android ver. 5.0 and above
- Troubleshooting
- What should I do if the application freezes?
- Lack of phone memory is a common cause of application freezes.
First check the amount of unused memory on your device, close all other open applications, and try reseting the device.
If the problem still persists, please contact us by using the "other" link located at the bottom of this page.
- I purchased an item but it is not showing up in the game.
- In the case that purchased items or GP are not being displayed within the game, first try restarting the application and then your device.
If the problem persists, please check the reciept of purchase that should have been received from the App Store/Google Play.
If the items specified in the reciept are still not showing, please contact the App Store/Google Play first. "
- I am unable to proceed to the next World.
- If you are connected to a social media account then you can progress to the next world by getting help from 3 of your friends.
Otherwise, you can continue by spending GP, or by completing a quest by challenging 3 high difficulty stages.
After completing this quest there will be some time before you are able to challenge the next quest.
- I am not receiving the Life which my friend has sent me.
- The maximum amount of Lives which can be held at once is 5.
Therefore you can not receive Lives from friends if you already own 5 Lives.
Try tapping the "Receive" button once you can confirm that you are not at max Lives.
- Is a social media account neccessary to play Panels?
- An account is not necessary to enjoy Panels.
However, linking a social media account is recommended, as the following features will not be available without one:
* Transfering game account data to a device
* Checking your friends` game progress on social media
* Helping and recieving items and help from friends on social media
* Announcing your progression to your friends on social media.
- I do not want to post about this game or spam my friends on my social media account.
- Panels will never post anything on your social media account other than that which you request.
- When will new stages and features be added to the game?
- We are constantly adding new stages and content to Panels!
Be sure to check our official page account for all the latest update news!
- I don't understand how to turn off the game music and sounds.
- Game sounds and music can be turned on/off by tapping the wrench icon in the bottom left corner of the screen.
- I cannot complete a certain stage.
- Some of the stages can be very difficult!
If you need some advice, try checking our official account page for hints and strategy.
- My game progress has been erased
- All game progress will be reset if the application has been uninstalled.
By linking your account to a social media account, you can restore your data to your device at any time.
- How to I transfer my game data to another device?
- All "Panels" Game data, progress, items, GP, and cleared stages will be lost when transfering or changing devices.
However, by linking the game to your social media account, data can be transferred to your new device.
Therefore, we highly recommend linking to Panels to your social media to prevent game data loss in the situation of device breakage or device transfer.
- How do I link my account to social media?
- After you have registered an account on the social media of your choice, open the Panels application, and from the title screen tap the wrench button in the bottom-left of the screen.
Furthermore, you can link your account to social media from the screen that appears after you clear a stage.
From here, the data entry page will be displayed, and you can enter your account information in the form.
After logging in, confirm the "Connection Complete" text to complete the link.
- About Items
- About In-game purchases
- {Caution}
To prevent unwarranted in-game purchases, please keep your personal login information in a safe location.
To assist with this all in-game purchases will be conducted using our GP currency.
For this reason, to add more Lives, turns, and so forth, it is necessary to purchase GP.
- Item Explanation
GP is the main form of currency in the world of Panels.
GP can be spent in-game to purchase items, Lives which can be used to increase playtime, and as continues within certain stages
{Folds +5}
Can be purchased to increase the number folds available to the player. Cannot be used on certain timed stages.
{Super Magic Hand}
Used to erase one panel of the players choice.
{Free Swap}
Used to exchange the spaces of 2 panels of the players choice.
Undoes the previous turn and returns the board to its previous state.
{Rain Storm}
Extinguishes 5 Panels at random which are on fire.
{Spinning Saw}
Jumps from any direction (Up, Down, Left, or Right) that Panels were folded in erasing any panel in its path in a clockwise pattern until it hits a wall.
Leaves the board after hitting 3 walls.
{Dynamite Bomb}
Destroys all 8 Panels surrounding it, as well as 1 level of ice or rock.
After Panels have fallen once from the top, repeats the previous effect once more.
Can be folded into neighbooring Panels of any color, and then erases all Panels of that color on the board.
Doesn`t erase frozen or boarded-up Panels.
- What is an item code
- This is a code made up of alphanumeric characters and by inputting them items can be bought.
You are able to input them by following the steps below.
1.Tap the menu button (button with the spanner) at the bottom left of the screen
2.Tap the "item code" button
3.Input the alphanumeric code in the input form and tap "OK"
- How to Play
- How to recover Lives
- Each time the player enters a stage, 1 Life is consumed.
If the player has no Lives remaining, they cannot enter a stage.
Lives can be recovered in the following ways:
* Every 30 minutes, 1 Life will be recovered
* Friends connected on social media can send you one Life per message.
* Can be purchased with GP (12 GP to fill to max)
- How to use items
- The following Items can be used freely during any stage provided you have them in your inventory.
{Super Magic Hands}
{Fold +5}
{Free Swaps}
*{Fold +5} and {Undo} can not be used on timed stages.
The following items must be chosen to bring in to the stage before entry.
If not selected before entering the stage, these items cannot be used during the stage even if you have them in your inventory.
Furthermore, certain items cannot be used on some stages such as timed stages.
{Rain Storms}
{Spinning Saws}
{Dynamite Bombs}
- How do I clear a level?
- To clear a level and unlock the next, all win conditions displayed at the beginning of the stage must be met.
You can spend GP to increase your number of turns or your time limit during the level.
- Panel Explanation
{Fire} A Panel on fire. The fire can be extinguished by folding the Panel into other Panels of the same color.
{Stone} Stone Panels cannot be folded into other Panels.
However, folding neighboring Panels will cause them to begin cracking, until they eventually break.
Stone Panels also prevent the line effect of Arrow Panels.
{Frozen} Frozen Panels cannot be folded into other Panels.
When neighboring Panels are erased, part of the ice is shaved off.
Once all of the ice has been shaved away, the Panel can be folded as normal.
{Mesh Wire} Cannot be folded into other Panels normally.
Can be destroyed by Arrow Panels, but blocks its continuing effect.
Can be whittled away by erasing neighboring Panels.
{Boarded} Boarded Panels cannot be folded into other Panels normally.
Other Panels must be made to fall on top of a Boarded Panel, causing it to open up.
Once this happens, this Panel can be folded as normal.
{Fence} Cannot be folded into other Panels. Blocks the effect of Arrow Panels.
Will be destroyed once a neighboring Panel is folded.
{Petrified} Petrified Panels cannot be folded into other Panels normally.
These Panels are located at the top of the stage, and will increase by one each turn a Panel is not successfully erased.
Will break when a neighbooring Panel is erased.
{Black Hole} Cannot be folded into other Panels.
Will suck 1 neighboring Panel into itself at random once per turn.
As of now, there is no way to destroy it.
{Rust}Cannot be folded into other Panels.
These Panels appear at the top of the stage, and will increase by one if not destroyed in 10 seconds.
Will be destroyed once a neighboring Panel is folded.
{Round Rock}Cannot be folded into other Panels.
Can be destroyed by Arrow Panels, but blocks its continuing effect.
Will start to crumble away when a neighboring Panel is erased.
Sometimes falls in to the board randomly from the top of the stage.
{Iron Ball}Cannot be folded into other Panels.
Stops the line effect of Arrow Panels, and can not be destroyed by them.
They are incredibly hard, and will not break even if neighboring Panels are destroyed.
Can by destroyed by letting them drop to the bottom of the stage.
{Frost}Cannot be folded into other Panels.
The line effect of Arrow Panels goes straight through them, and Frost Panels can not be destroyed by them.
Every 3 turns they will freeze a neighboring Panel at random.
Can by destroyed by letting them drop out the bottom of the stage.
{Snowmen}Cannot be folded into other Panels.
They can be destroyed by folding neighboring Panels or by Arrow Panels.
The line effect of Arrow Panels is stopped by Snowmen.
When destroyed they will freeze up to 7 neighboring Panels (including diagonal Panels) up to 4 Frost levels.
The Frost levels depend on how many Snowmen have been destroyed.
1 Snowman = 1 Frost level, 2 Snowmen = 2 Frost levels, etc.
Destroying 2 Snowmen at once will freeze surrounding Panels to Frost level 3, for example.
- About Special Stages
- {Daily Quests}
A special stage that can be attempted once a day.
Will be randomized from the types of stages that the player has cleared so far.
If you can beat it, you will receive a special item.
There have been rumors of a super hidden stage that can be unlocked, but will require some serious skills...
- Other
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- If you have a question or issue that is not covered in the FAQ, please contact us at the address below.
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Despite playing without star guard Derrick Rose, the Chicago Bulls will head to the second half with a 15-point lead over the Orlando Magic on the road. Without Rose, reserve point guard John Lucas III has again picked up the scoring slack. Lucas, who propelled the Bulls past the Miami Heat last Wednesday, has 11 points at the half, which includes a streak of three-straight three pointers
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A cratered area near Mercury's South Pole was photographed by Mariner 10 during its second flyby of the planet of September 21, 1974 (the spacecraft made its first encounter with Mercury on March 19, 1974). The plains between the craters are traversed by ridges and scarps. At lower right, the lineated and cratered terrain is part of the ejecta blasted from a large impact crater out of view of Mariner 10's TV cameras. The picture (FDS 166687) was taken from a range of 54,500 kilometers (33,850, miles) and covers an area 460 by 350 kilometers (285 by 217 miles). The day-night terminator is at right. North is at the top.
The Mariner 10 mission, managed by the Jet Propulsion Laboratory for NASA's Office of Space Science, explored Venus in February 1974 on the way to three encounters with Mercury-in March and September 1974 and in March 1975. The spacecraft took more than 7,000 photos of Mercury, Venus, the Earth and the Moon.


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Cadwell's Gold is a Quest in The Elder Scrolls Online.
Cadwell's Gold Bestowal
- This quest is obtained in The Harborage by talking to Cadwell.
"Having shown me another part of the world, Cadwell has offered to complete the map for me and show me the last alliance I have yet to visit."
- Meridia's Emblem of Searing Light
- 302 Gold
- Talk to Cadwell in the Harborage.
- Use the Light of Meridia to travel to the final alliance's territory.
The Light of Meridia
This quest is available once Cadwell's Silver has been completed. You are teleported back to the The Harborage where Cadwell is waiting to speak with you. Cadwell is a servant of Meridia, who wishes you to see the other side of the faction wars. He points you toward a Light of Meridia that you can touch to transport to your first destination enemy faction, which will depend on your original faction.
- Aldmeri Dominion players will be teleported to the Daggerfall Covenant city of Daggerfall.
- Daggerfall Covenant Players will be teleported to the Ebonheart Pact starting in Davon's Watch.
- Ebonheart Pact players will be teleported to the Aldmeri Dominion, starting in Vukhel Guard in Auridon.
You may return to your own faction via wayshrines at any time.
Note that content in the veteran alliances scales up to veteran ranks. Veteran Ranks will be removed with a patch later in the year, but for now this is relevant.
|3 – 15
|Auridon - Khenarthi's Roost
|Glenumbra - Stros M'Kai - Betnikh
|Stonefalls - Bleakrock Isle - Bal Foyen
|16 – 23
|24 – 31
|31 – 37
|Malabal Tor
|Alik'r Desert
|37 – 43
|Reaper's March
|The Rift
A note on Cadwell's Almanac
To complete this quest, you must finish Location Objectives from Cadwell's Almanac which can be seen in your Journal. The quests required for Cadwell's Almanac omit the introductory quest for each zone. If you wish to complete these, look for the following:
- Ebonheart Pact: Talk to Riurik for the quest A Beginning at Bleakrock.
- Aldmeri Dominion: Talk to Captain Tremouille for the quest Storm on the Horizon.
- Daggerfall Covenant : Talk to Mihayya for the quest The Broken Spearhead.
Notes, Prerequisite & Next Quest
- Prerequisite Quest: Cadwell's Silver
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BOSTON—Making an utter fool of himself in front of company Monday night, local resident and complete fucking moron Tony Penneman actually voiced aloud his opinion that Nikolai Rimsky-Korsakov is "the most inventive orchestrator in the history of Russian classical music," sources reported. "The whole of Scheherazade alone—but particularly how the fourth movement stays at once coherent and brilliant—cements his status as Russia's master of symphonic color," the ignorant fuckwad actually said, flapping his gums as though anyone would give a flying shit about Rimsky-Korsakov had Alexander Glazunov's music not caught the eye of their eventual patron, Mitrofan Belyayev. "Even his lesser works like The Snow Maiden or Vera Sheloga have so much to teach today's composer-arrangers, who no doubt owe a deep debt of gratitude to Rimsky-Korsakov for his virtuosity." At press time, sources were plugging their ears so as not to have to hear Penneman's dumbass proclamation that Italian librettists don't come finer than Giuseppe Giacosa.
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Going ahead with a single cloud services provider offers numerous benefits for your business ranging from enhanced commitment to transparency. A majority of the enterprises prefer to have it since it helps them manage contacts with other channel partners too. However there are mainly six reasons why businesses prefer them.
Reduce the burden of IT department
It is among the most important advantage for your enterprise. The IT department of your company can focus more on generating good business value rather than spending most of the time managing the hardware. More than hardware troubles, the complexity of dealing with multiple SLAs from multiple vendors that makes use of varied technologies and interfaces is yet another difficulty that can be avoided by partnering up with such service providers of cloud computing.
Ease of responsibility among the employees
Partnering with multiple providers of cloud services can raise confusion especially during circumstances in which something goes wrong with your network and the lack of a disaster recovery plan being assigned to a particular provider. Integration and accountability can be maintained with the provider taking the complete responsibility through hosting and networking and thereby maintaining the service quality across the whole of the infrastructure.
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Partnering with multiple service providers of cloud technology will not provide businesses with a comprehensive service wrap or an assurance regarding end-to-end responsibility. However with a single provider, businesses can have a single point of contact at all times whether it is about migrating, scaling of the infrastructure, application management or on-boarding. A provider will take the full accountability of all kind of cloud services. Businesses can also avoid situations wherein providers blame each other whenever an issue comes up especially if businesses are partnered with more than one provider for cloud service.
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I'm back and I'd like to thank everyone who offered me well wishes. I'm feeling much better but not quite up to speed. I have some new thrifty treasures that I'd like to share. I bought these before I got sick. Since I love looking at everyone's treasures I thought it only fair to share mine as well. Here are some of my great finds.
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Sunday, July 10, 2011
Well I had a lot of things planned for this week. Unfortunately my health had other plans. I was on a roll and BAM! I was hit with a wicked flair up. I've been in bed most of the time for the last 4 days. I think I've only been able to sit up long enough to visit my blog friends for about twenty minutes a day. I had energy to write about two or three comments. I miss you all terribly. This ole blog and reading all of you guys great blogs is an important part of my life. It keeps me going. Today I'm shaky but I am able to sit here and write for a while. I just thought I would give you a little sneak peek at some of what I'd been up to before I got sick. I bought this chair at Goodwill and am 98% finished redoing it,
I went shopping in my shed and pulled out a lot of things I used years ago. I have plans to revamp these mirrors.
The mirror at the top has a planter attached. For some reason I forgot to photograph that part. I'm going to separate it from the mirror and use it for storage in a different way. The second mirror is for the living room and I plan to paint it and add some embellishments. Here is a close up of the detail.
I also pulled out this rug, which I had intended to use in the living room. I was going to use it on the wrong side because it has a more muted look and kind of resembles sisal an that side. Now I'm going to have to rethink that plan because the rug is a little small for the new seating arrangement. I'm thinking I may make a floor cloth instead. I want to show you the rug anyway because its pretty and I'll probably use it somewhere in the house.
I also got a few pretty thrift store finds but I got sick before I could get pics. I'll share them later. That's all I've got for now. I'll be visiting you my friends, please forgive me if I don't comment. My energy is pretty low. Hopefully I'll have a project to share by the end of the week if I keep improving. Love to you all.
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Chocolate Oatmeal Biscoff Cookies
Cookies are a mainstay in my home – during the 30ish days in a month, there are homemade cookies in the house about 23 of those days. I've found a few recipes that we love and rotate through – it includes these amazing chocolate chip cookies and we love the oatmeal cocoa nib cookies too. There's a few others included in the heavy rotation, and while we have yet to get bored with them, I'm always on the hunt for another cookie. To celebrate this hunt, Streus agreed to a February filled with blog posts about cookies!
I recently picked up a copy of "Dorie's Cookies" by the lovely Dorie Greenspan and thought it was high time I started making some recipes from this cookbook. First up was the opportunity to bake with one of my favorite treats that I don't know how to incorporate into more foods – cookie butter (aka Biscoff spread). Dorie kindly baked the Biscoff into some cookies, so I figured it was my duty to respect the spread, and make them myself. The result is a sweet, chewy and chocolatey cookie with a Biscoff-y flavor in the background.
I'll be honest, I like these cookies a lot (hence posting them), but I'm not quite done messing with them. Next time, I'm going to reduce the sugar a bit and remove the cocoa powder – I want a bit more of a Biscoff punch. That being said, the texture is fantastic – they're soft and chewy and a little toothsome. The chocolate and Biscoff go together perfectly (no surprise there) and I'm excited to spend a bit more time fussing with them, to go from a great cookie to one of my perfect cookies.
Here's the recipe, as per Dorie:
Chocolate Oatmeal Biscoff Cookies
by Dorie Greenspan, from "Dorie's Cookies"
- 1 & 1/2 cups old-fashioned rolled oats
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup cookie butter
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup firmly packed light brown sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1/2 cup chopped semisweet or bittersweet chocolate*
Whisk together the oats, flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
Using stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, beat the butter, cookie butter, sugar, and brown sugar until smooth, about 4 minutes. Add the egg, and mix for about 1 minute.
Turn off the mixer and add the oats mixture all at once. Mix on low speed until just combined, then nix in the chocolate.
Cover dough and refrigerate for at least 2 hours.
Preheat oven to 350°F. Line baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone baking mats.
Using a tablespoon sized scoop, place dough on the prepared pans.
Bake 10 to 12 minutes, or until the cookies are firm around the edges with the centers still soft. Cool on the pans for 3 or 4 minutes. Then transfer the cookies to wire racks to cool and firm.
February 5, 2017
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Hi Everyone! Beamer here and this is the news you all have been waiting for! After you read this, you will know what we all have been up to all summer long!
Maureen Lane is a volunteer at Good as Gold K9 School, working with a 4 ½ month old Golden Retriever puppy named Courage. Nancy and Karen asked Maureen to work specifically with Courage because the little pup was showing signs of being a bit overwhelmed in the world. Maureen has done a tremendous job exposing Courage to a variety of situations and new experiences in a kind and psychologically healthy way and it has paid off, big time!
Maureen's mother is not well and recently had a very scary medical situation. So, Maureen was about to drive the 2 hours from Newmarket to Gravenhurst, Ontario to take her mother for a battery of tests. Maureen made the decision to bring little Courage with her. You see, Courage is being trained to be a multi-client service dog for Partner Dogs of Canada, an organization founded by Nancy Hatch.
It was a busy medical clinic with lots of noises, people, machines beeping and 4 ½ month old puppy, Courage, walked through it like she had done it a thousand times before.
First, there was the 2 hour drive from Newmarket to Gravenhurst. Then, 2 hours at the doctors doing cognitive tests. Next, 30 mins at the lab getting bloodwork. The WHOLE time she sat at Maureen's mum's feet or slept there. Maureen's mum started introducing Courage as her "support dog for the day". Courage was without a doubt absolutely amazing. She was calm. Nothing phased her. And she kept Maureen's mum calm. Maureen even gave her mum Courage's leash at the doctors and her mum walked Courage from one test room to the other. And when the doctor starting talking about her mum's analysis, the mum just pet Courage's head and got through it. And then a 2 hour drive home.
Once Courage was home and her service dog in training vest came off, she began running around like a mental puppy for a couple of hours, playing with the other dogs. When the vest is on, she is an angel. With the vest off she could be a professional wrestler. Hahahaha! She wore out the big dogs 🙂
I am so proud of my granddaughter, Courage who embodies the spririt of what Partner Dogs of Canada is all about. Her performance at the medical clinic with Maureen and her mother is exactly the vision that Nancy has for how dogs can help people in non traditional service dog or advance therapy dog role.
So that is my big news! We have all (me Beamer and my humans) been extremely busy this summer training the puppies. With the help of our fantastic volunteer group we now have puppies and dogs being trained to be Partner Dog of Canada service dogs, advanced therapy dogs and even search and rescue dogs!
Much has happened already since there are currently 11 puppies in the program. I will be posting some of their training experiences as well so everyone can follow their progress!
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Housing analysts say that, for now at least, lower mortgage rates are offsetting the higher prices of homes.
Borrowers have seen their purchasing power rise by around 33 percent over the past four years due to the low interest rates, The Wall Street Journal reports. For example, a borrower can make a $1,000 monthly mortgage payment and qualify for a $222,000 mortgage at today's low interest rates, compared to 2008 when they'd likely qualify for $165,000 when mortgage rates were around 6.1 percent -- nearly double what they are today.
Borrowers are able to withstand home-price increases because of the low rates, not because household incomes are growing, The Wall Street Journal reports. If mortgage rates tick back up to the 6 percent or 8 percent range, homes may look overpriced relative to incomes, according to housing analysts.
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Point Lookout, MO: The Running Eagles of Alice Lloyd College, under the guidance of Coach Brandon Arnold, traveled to Missouri for the NCCAA Division II National Cross Country Championship meet held in Point Lookout. This year's host was College of the Ozarks.
The first morning the squad was given the opportunity to take part in the NCCAA's annual community service project. For this year's Christian Service, all athletes packed shoeboxes for Operation Christmas Child. Each student-athlete provided a child's gift that would fit in a shoebox. In addition, the participants helped to cover shipping of the boxes. Freshman Ty Reagan (Jamestown, TN) spoke glowingly about the project. "We were tasked with packing boxes with toys to send to needy children. Since my freshman year in high school, I had participated in Operation Christmas Child and was disappointed thinking I would be unable to do
that anymore. Imagine my surprise when I saw what our Christian Service project would be! All of the athletes worked with different runners from other schools and everyone also wrote individual letters to place in the boxes for the kids. We had to put the boxes together ourselves, but luckily, I was familiar with the way to do it which allowed me to help some of my fellow competitors." Reagan added, "After the boxes were filled, we got together as a group to pray for the children they were going to. It was an awesome experience and I am thankful I was able to share it with my new friends."
That night, the team attended the annual NCCAA Cross Country Banquet. Senior John Driskill (Jackson, KY) was the recipient of the prestigious Wheeler Award, the top honor a male cross country runner can receive by the NCCAA. This award was established in order to enhance excellence in Christian cross country competition and to perpetuate the Christian philosophy and faith as exemplified through Christ-like cross country participation in NCCAA member institutions. The soft-spoken Driskill was completely caught off guard by this honor. "Honestly, I was shocked when my name was announced, and it's an honor to receive this award. I really owe it to my family, as well as my cross country family who have helped me reach where I am at today. Most importantly, I give all glory to God, because everything I do is for him.' In addition, Driskill, as well as senior Lady Eagle Brittney Buttrey (Isom, KY) and junior runner Kacey Troutt (Whitesburg, KY) were recognized as 'NCCAA Scholar-Athletes' during the banquet for maintaining a GPA of at least a 3.4.
The Eagles arrived at the race site the following morning. Nerves were high when they arrived, but everything settled once the day began. The participants were greeted by sun with temperatures in the low 30's. The men's 8K race started at 10:00 am, and the women's 5K race followed at 11:00 am.
The location was an entirely grass covered course lined with hills, and Mother Nature made things challenging for the runners. "The course was the toughest we have seen all season," said freshman Jacob Bush (Big Stone Gap, TN). "It was made worse because the sun was thawing the frost on the ground which made it very muddy."
The men's 8k race at the Bobcat Cross Country Course featured 14 DI and DII teams with over 115 competitors. Bob Jones University (BJU) claimed its third straight DII Men's Cross Country National Championship as the Bruins had 5 runners place in the top 8 and finished with 26 points. Finishing in second place was Ozark Christian College with 45 points, while Alice Lloyd College had 70 points to place third.
Eli Connatser of Ozark Christian won the individual title over 47 runners with a time of 26:51.12. Oak Hills Christian College's Billy Freyholtz took second in a time of 27:18.53. The battle for spots 3-5 was epic as the three finishers were separated by nine-tenths of a second. At the wire, Joe Patchen of BJU finished third in 28:21.29, teammate Caleb Davis was fourth in 28:22.12, and ALC's Ryan Morris (Lee, VA) was fifth in 28:22.19.
The other members of the Eagles all managed solid times despite the difficult conditions. Freshman Alex Lewis (Harlan, KY) finished the course in 13h place, just missing a time below 30:00 minutes, as he finished in 30:03. Junior Noah Stevenson (Wise, VA) as well as Ty Reagan, fought hard and both finished in the top twenty as they crossed the line in 31:42 and 31:44 respectively. The Eagles fifth runner was John Driskill, completing the run in 32:45. Additionally, the freshmen duo of Dakota Owens (Big Stone Gap, VA) and Jacob Bush gave every ounce of energy as well as they finished in times of 34:09 and 36:14.
The women's 5k race at the Bobcat Cross Country Course featured 17 DI and DII teams with over 110 competitors. The Moody Bible Institute Archers captured its sixth straight DII Women's Cross Country National Championship as they totaled 33 points, finishing with 4 runners in the top 10. Alice Lloyd College finished second with 44 points, and Bob Jones University took third with 55 points.
Kimberly Buskirk of Grace Christian University won the individual title over 47 runners with a time of 20:12.96. Moody Bible's Maddy Boyle took second in a time of 20:20.57, while teammate Emi Minnich finished in 20:21.28 to place third. Alice Lloyd had the next three runners as senior Brittney Buttrey, junior Kacey Troutt, and junior Rachel McCoy (Hurley, VA) would finish shortly after in times of 20:36, 20:51, and 21:05. Buttrey's time broke her own school record which she had previously set in the RSC Conference Tournament. This is remarkable given the conditions of the course. Sophomore Morgan Arthur (Raceland, KY) would cross the line in 22:19 while freshman Brooke Vanover (Big Stone Gap, VA) was next with a time of 23:34. The final runners were freshman Cheyenne Tolliver (New Tazewell, TN) and senior Cheyenne Boggs, (Grayson, KY) who finished with times of 25:38 and 26:42 respectively.
After the awards ceremony had concluded, a thrilled Coach Brandon Arnold spoke highly of his two squads. "I am extremely proud of both teams. The men have battled through an injury and sickness-riddled season to finish in the top three once again which shows just how mentally tough this group is. We are still a relatively young squad which makes me excited for next season. The women also dealt with injuries at nationals, but fought through the adversity to finish as the national runner-up, which is the highest placement any squad from our school has ever achieved." The coach added, "This collection of men and women are a very special group of young people and I am honored to be their coach. They truly demonstrate the family atmosphere we want to have with all of our teams."
The Alice Lloyd cross country program is definitely on the rise. The men's roster will remain virtually the same going into next year as Driskill and Zach Templeton are the lone seniors. The women will lose Boggs, Buttrey, and Troutt but, Coach Arnold plans to bring in a strong recruiting class to help build on the success. The Eagles are taking a short break from running to recover, and then they will start work on the road to the 2019 Nationals.


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Offering ultra-long sequencing reads (>4 Mb), nanopore technology enables accurate assembly of large, highly repetitive plant genomes — resolving structural variants, transposons, and transgene insertions — to deliver new insights into plant biology, evolution, and breeding strategies. Base modifications (e.g. methylation) can be identified alongside nucleotide sequence with no additional protocol steps or expense, while the facility to sequence full-length transcripts supports enhanced gene annotation and gene expression studies.
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This review outlines how researchers are addressing the challenges of producing high-quality, highly contiguous plant genome assemblies through the use of nanopore sequencing technology — enabling new opportunities in plant conservation and breeding. Specific case studies cover the elucidation of centromere sequences, the role of structural variation in phenotypic traits, and the complete genomic characterisation of transgenic lines. Learn how long nanopore sequencing reads simplify the study of genome architecture and how the latest Oxford Nanopore Q20+ chemistry, combined with plant-trained basecalling models, is delivering even more accurate genomes.
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Brassica napus (oilseed rape) is a major oil crop worldwide, with widespread application in cooking, biofuel, and animal feed. The 1.2 Gb allotetraploid B. napus genome displays extensive gene and chromosome-level structural variation (SV), which underlies important phenotypic traits, such as flowering time, disease resistance, and seed quality. Precise resolution of these SVs could support improvement of this economically important crop. Harmeet Singh Chawla and colleagues at the Justus Liebig University in Germany, utilised long nanopore sequencing reads to fully characterise and compare SVs across four diverse B. napus lines. Initial analysis allowed correlation of average SV length with specific flowering phenotypes, while SV diversity provided further insights into the breeding history of the crop.
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