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Western blot analysis of extracts from HBP-ALL and A204 cells using Notch3 (8G5) Rat mAb. Full-length (FL) and cleaved notch3 proteins are indicated.
|Product #
|100 µl
|$ 260
|MW (kDa)
|90, 270
Product Information
|Western Blotting
Supplied in 10 mM sodium HEPES (pH 7.5), 150 mM NaCl, 100 µg/ml BSA, 50% glycerol and less than 0.02% sodium azide. Store at –20°C. Do not aliquot the antibody.
For western blots, incubate membrane with diluted primary antibody in 5% w/v BSA, 1X TBS, 0.1% Tween® 20 at 4°C with gentle shaking, overnight.
NOTE: Please refer to primary antibody datasheet or product webpage for recommended antibody dilution.
NOTE: Prepare solutions with reverse osmosis deionized (RODI) or equivalent grade water.
Load 20 µl onto SDS-PAGE gel (10 cm x 10 cm).
NOTE: Loading of prestained molecular weight markers (#13953, 10 µl/lane) to verify electrotransfer and biotinylated protein ladder (#7727, 10 µl/lane) to determine molecular weights are recommended.
NOTE: Volumes are for 10 cm x 10 cm (100 cm2) of membrane; for different sized membranes, adjust volumes accordingly.
* Avoid repeated exposure to skin.
posted June 2005
revised November 2013
Reprobing of an existing membrane is a convenient means to immunoblot for multiple proteins independently when only a limited amount of sample is available. It should be noted that for the best possible results a fresh blot is always recommended. Reprobing can be a valuable method but with each reprobing of a blot there is potential for increased background signal. Additionally, it is recommended that you verify the removal of the first antibody complex prior to reprobing so that signal attributed to binding of the new antibody is not leftover signal from the first immunoblotting experiment. This can be done by re-exposing the blot to ECL reagents and making sure there is no signal prior to adding the next primary antibody.
NOTE: Prepare solutions with reverse osmosis deionized (RODI) or equivalently purified water.
posted June 2005
revised June 2016
Protocol Id: 340
Notch3 (8G5) Rat mAb detects endogenous levels of total notch3 protein. It recognizes the full-length (270 kDa) and the extracellular truncated fragment containing a short extracellular region, the transmembrane domain and the intracellular region (90 kDa).Species Reactivity:
Monoclonal antibody is produced by immunizing animals with a fusion protein corresponding to intracellular residues of notch3.
Notch proteins (Notch1-4) are a family of transmembrane receptors that play important roles in development and the determination of cell fate (1). Mature Notch receptors are processed and assembled as heterodimeric proteins, with each dimer comprised of a large extracellular ligand-binding domain, a single-pass transmembrane domain, and a smaller cytoplasmic subunit (Notch intracellular domain, NICD) (2). Binding of Notch receptors to ligands of the Delta-Serrate-Lag2 (DSL) family triggers heterodimer dissociation, exposing the receptors to proteolytic cleavages; these result in release of the NICD, which translocates to the nucleus and activates transcription of downstream target genes (3,4).
Notch3 is a member of notch family that is processed in a similar way to notch1 (5). It is expressed primarily in arterial smooth muscle cells (SMC). Mutations altering the number of cysteine residues in the notch3 extracellular region are associated with cerebral autosomal dominant arteriopathy with subcortical infarcts and leukoencephalopathy (CADASIL), a hereditary angiopathy leading to strokes and dementia in adults (6-8). Recent studies indicate that notch3 is overexpressed in many types of cancers (9-11).
Explore pathways + proteins related to this product.
Swiss-Prot Acc.: Q9UM47
Entrez-Gene Id: 4854
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You ever stop to think about that stupid curse phrase? It's never apropos to use Allah's name in vain, to break out with Krishnu's name when you step on your kid's toy in the middle of the night or to say the aforementioned about Buddha. Why? There is something innate about human nature that fights its creator. (Yeah, I said it. Sue me.)
Take this story in Houston for example.
What's the fuss anyway? If a school is a place of teaching, then why not teach both points of view? Darwinism is perfectly acceptable because it doesn't mention God…er…Jesus. There are 500 other points of evolutionary view, but who cares? Scratch Jesus, and we'll teach the other 499.
This is why the Body of Christ needs to unite and create awareness. Many local churches are either considered to be the gnats hanging out with you at family BBQs but were never invited, or the shameful, dimwitted Neanderthals that picket a soldier's funeral in the name of the Lord. Either way, you are not taken seriously and shunned like the plague.
We need to understand we aren't just fighting with the 'enemy'. That's too easy to say in the face of stress and angst. We fight with mankind everyday because it's our nature to question deity, specifically Jesus Christ. And if you are halfway concerned with witnessing, strategic public relations for a church (like this place) or teaching creationism in a class of 8th graders, then remember the words of a loured cartoon.
Knowing is half the battle. Yo Joe, indeed.

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New York, NY — February 26, 2018 Riot Blockchain, Inc. (NASDAQ: RIOT) and two of its officers were accused of federal securities law violations in a class action lawsuit filed on behalf of purchasers of Riot securities during the Class Period of November 13, 2017 to February 15, 2018. The case is in the U.S. District Court for the District of New Jersey, and the deadline for RIOT class members to file a lead plaintiff motion with the Court is April 18, 2018.
According to the lawsuit, defendants throughout the Class Period made false and/or misleading statements and/or failed to disclose that: (1) Riots principle executive offices were not in Colorado, but rather in Florida in the same location as a large, influential shareholder, Barry C. Honig who had a previous working relationship with Defendant O'Rouke; (2) Riot never intended to hold its Annual General Meetings scheduled for December 28, 2017 and February 1, 2018; and (3) as a result, Defendants statements about Riots business, operations and prospects were materially false and misleading and/or lacked a reasonable basis at all relevant times.
If you purchased Riot securities during the Class Period you may, no later than April 18, 2018, request that the Court appoint you lead plaintiff of the proposed class. A lead plaintiff is a class member that represents other class members in directing the litigation. Lead plaintiff's make important decisions that could affect the overall recovery for class members. You do not need to be a lead plaintiff to recover as an absent class member. If this action is certified as a class action, class members will be automatically represented by Court-appointed counsel.
Milberg Tadler Phillips Grossman LLP helps clients challenge corporate wrongdoing through class action, mass tort, personal injury, consumer, and shareholder rights services.
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Milberg Tadler Phillips Grossman LLP
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What is Metronidazole?
Metronidazole is a type of antibiotic used to treat different infections due to its different faculties fighting against bacteria, helminths and protozoan microorganisms. Mostly used to treat infections when different pathogens are identified such as:
- Gardnerella vaginalis
- Eubacteria
- Trichomonas
- Entamoeba histolytica
- Giardia lamblia
- Balantidium coli
- Bacteroides
- Fusobacteria Clostridia
Each white colored, round tablet contains 400 mg of Metronidazole as active ingredient. Every box contains 21 Metronidazole tablets to treat infections according to the specified treatment given by your doctor. Metronidazole is not an over the counter medicine, therefore you need a prescription from a doctor to obtain this medication.
What other substances does Metronidazole 400 mg contain?
- Maize Starch
- Magnesium Stearate
- Povidone
- Colloidal anhydrous silica
What are Metronidazole tablets mainly used for?
Metronidazole tablets are used to fight different types of diseases caused by anaerobic microorganisms. Metronidazole can be used to treat BV or Bacterial Vaginosis.
What is Bacterial Vaginosis?
Bacterial Vaginosis is a type of inflammation in your vagina caused by the multiplication and overgrowth of the microorganisms that are naturally found in your vagina, called Lactobacilli. It is also known as nonspecific vaginitis.
Commonly known as BV, is considered to be one of the most common vaginal affection in women of reproductive age (14-49 years old). Normally, the vaginal flora consists of different microorganisms, being one of the most important Lactobacilli. Lactobacili have different sub-types and are different according to your ethnicity. These microorganisms maintain your vagina in an acidic environment (pH levels), preventing harmful bacteria to reproduce. When this barrier fails, "bad" bacteria start multiplying and that's when the bacterial vaginosis occurs.
What are the risk factors of contracting BV?
- Changes in your body: Pregnancy can lead to a higher prevalence and it is found that around 7-22% of pregnant women will suffer from this condition.
- Multiple sexual partners throughout your lifetime
- New sexual partner.
- Birth control devices such as IUD (intrauterine device)
- Vaginal hygiene products that contain perfume: vaginal deodorants, perfumed bubble baths
- Vaginal douches
- Use of strong detergents to wash underwear
- Tight clothing such as underwear or pants.
- Underwear made out of synthetic fibers.
- Smoking
- Obesity
- History of induced abortion
- Recent antibiotic treatment for other infections.
- Recent studies have identified vitamin D deficiency as a risk factor in pregnant women
- BV can be associated with hormonal factors since it develops most often around the time of menstruation, and may resolve spontaneously mid-cycle.
- Natural lack of Lactobacilli.
It is important to know that bacterial vaginosis can't be transmitted from using public toilet seats, swimming pools, bed sheets or through contact.
Sexual activity has an indirect role in this disease. Women who have never had any type of sexual intercourse including oral, vaginal or anal sex can still be affected by this disease, but the prevalence of BV has a significant increase based on the number of sexual partners throughout your lifetime.
What are the signs and symptoms of BV?
The most common symptoms are usually recognized after sexual intercourse and include:
- Distinctive "fish-like" vaginal odor
- Increase in vaginal discharge
- Change in color of vaginal discharge: White to grayish color.
- Vulvar irritation or itching
- Burning pee sensation or pain decrease in the amount of urine. ( Less commonly.)
What are the complications if you don't get treated?
BV can be spontaneously cure because of the hormonal changes that occur throughout your menstrual cycle, but it is important to take certain precautions and use medicine so that complications do not develop and mostly in pregnant women.
Some of the complications are:
- Susceptibility to other sexually transmitted infections such as chlamydia, gonorrhea, HIV, herpes simplex virus and others.
- Pelvic Inflammatory disease: also known as PID, is a complication of sexually transmitted disease that affects the uterus and Fallopian tubes that increase the risk of being infertile.
- Cervicitis: inflammation of the cervix, usually goes hand in hand with other infections such as gonorrhea, chlamydia and HSV (herpes simplex virus)
- Endometritis: Inflammation of the endometrium which can cause abnormal bleeding
- Higher predisposition to suffer from urinary tract infections
- Spontaneous abortions
- Salpingitis: inflammation of Fallopian tubes
- Bacteremia: Presence of bacteria in the bloodstream
When should you visit a doctor?
You should make an appointment with your doctor if you
- notice that your vaginal discharge is different in color and or smell
- presence of fever
- you've tried over the counter medicines and symptoms are still persistent
- if you present the symptoms and have a new sexual partner
- if you have had vaginal infections in the past but this time it appears different
- if you are pregnant or plan to get pregnant
- if you are breastfeeding
- if you experience abdominal or pelvic pain
Who should consider other alternatives over Metronidazole tablets 400 mg?
Metronidazole has a Black Box Warning, meaning that studies with animals have shown it can produce a carcinogenic effect, therefore might have the same effect in humans. Metronidazole should only be used when prescribed by a doctor.
You should consider other options over Metronidazole 400 mg tablets if you suffer or have:
- Known hypersensitivity to metronidazole or other medicines that contain nitrimidazoles.
- If you are pregnant in your first trimester.
- Suffer from Liver disease: A doctor will either change medication or change the therapeutic dosage.
- Suffer from Kidney disease
- Suffer from blood dyscrasia: a health condition that occurs when blood components, ( red blood cells, white blood cells or platelets) are impaired and tend to either increase or decrease in abnormal levels.
Should you be tested for other sexually transmitted diseases?
Since bacterial vaginosis tends to increase the percentage of acquiring a sexually transmitted disease it is recommended for women to be tested for other infections such as gonorrhea, chlamydia, herpes simplex virus (HSV) and HIV depending on the life style habits and risk factors present in the patient.
It is important to know that chronic use of metronidazole or clindamycin may alter the flora found in the vagina which may lead to a predisposition to vaginal candidiasis.
Are there medicines that have interactions with Metronidazole?
- Alcohol :Alcohol consumption is not recommended when using Metronidazole 400 mg tablets. It should be avoided during and 48 hours after using Metronidazole 400 mg tablets.
- Disulfiram: Mixing with Metronidazole can provoke psychotic reactions such as hallucinations, confusion and delusion.
- Antiepileptic medication: Phenobarbital and phenytoin affects the efficiency of metronidazole, therefore the treatment might not work correctly if taken with these medications.
- Psychiatric medications: Lithium taken with Metronidazol may cause renal damage. Therefore, the amount of metronidazole should be adjusted accordingly to these patients.
- Anticoagulant therapy: Metronidazole will cause Warfarin to be potentiated, therefore dosage and coagulation times on patients taking this medication should be adjusted and controlled.
- Cancer treatment: Busulfan should not be given in conjunction with Metronidazol because of possible toxicity by Busulfan.
How should you take Metronidazole 400 mg tablets?
Metronidazole 400 mg tablets are taken orally, can be taken with water, during or after meals. They should not be chewed. Tablets of 400 mg should be taken twice a day for 5 to 7 days, depending on your doctor's prescription. A single dose of 2000mg for one day can also be taken. (5 tablets)
Can Metronidazole 400mg tablets be used in pregnant or breastfeeding women?
Metronidazole 400 mg tablets should not be used in pregnant women in their first trimester. Women who are pregnant or breastfeeding should consider other options before using Metronidazole 400 mg. Since this medicine is used only with prescription, it is advisable you let your doctor know if you are stilll breastfeeding or if you think you might be pregnant.
Should your sexual partner be treated as well if you were diagnosed with BV?
It is not necessary for your sexual partner to be treated if he/she does not present any symptoms, so no prophylactic treatment is necessary for this.
What should you do if you miss a dose?
If you miss a dose of Metronidazole 400 mg talets be sure to take it as soon as you remember. If you are close to taking the next dosage, do not take double the dosage to try to make up for the forgotten one. Continue your treatment as stated. Be sure to take your medications every day at the same hour to avoid forgetting any dosage.
When should you stop taking the medication?
Always take the medication as prescribed by your doctor. Never stop the regimen just because you feel better or your discharge has stopped. This will lead to recurrent bacterial vaginosis or bacterial antibiotic resistance that will lead to complications.
What should you do if you took the medicine and the symptoms didn't disappear?
Recurrent symptoms after 3 months are common in around 30% of women who suffer from bacterial vaginosis and 50% of women may present it in the upcoming 6 months. A 7 day oral or vaginal cream treatment may be used. Either Metronidazole or Clindamycin should work, with the only exception that if the first time you took metronidazole orally, next time change the treatment to Clindamycin in cream prospective and vice-versa. Be sure to visit your doctor if you present more than three bacterial vaginosis episodes in between 12 months, since the treatment will have to change.
Is there a risk of overdose by taking Metronidazole 400 mg tablets?
Cases of accidental and suicidal attempts intake of up to 12 g of Metronidazole have been reported. The symptoms presented were fatigue, vomiting, inability to walk or correctly (ataxia) and disorientation were reported. If you or someone you know has taken more than what has been prescribed by your doctor and presents these symptoms, be sure to seek medical help.
- https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/bacterial-vaginosis/#treatment
- https://www.medicines.org.uk/emc/product/538/smpc
- http://www.antibiotic.bg/uploads/08b82c8c56c48986b7868f1c5521a284a3cd10c4.pdf
- https://www.mayoclinic.org/drugs-supplements/metronidazole-oral-route/before-using/drg-20064745
- https://www.healthline.com/health/metronidazole-oral-tablet#interactions
- http://www.antibiotics-info.org/metronidazole.html
- https://reference.medscape.com/drug/flagyl-metronidazole-342566
Like all medicines, Metronidazole Tablets can cause side effects, although not everybody gets them.
Talk to your doctor straight away if you notice the following side effects.
- Yellowing of the skin and eyes. This could be due to a liver problem (jaundice).
- Unexpected infections, mouth ulcers, bruising, bleeding gums, or severe tiredness. This could be caused by a blood problem.
- Severe stomach pain which may reach through to your back (pancreatitis)
Not known (frequency cannot be estimated from the available data)
- Numbness, tingling, pain, or a feeling of weakness, in the arms or legs
- Unpleasant taste in the mouth
- Furred tongue
- Feeling sick (nausea), being sick (vomiting), upset stomach, or diarrhoea
- Loss of appetite
- Fever
- Feeling depressed
- Pain in your eyes (optic neuritis)
- A group of symptoms together including: fever, nausea, vomiting, headache, stiff neck and extreme sensitivity to bright light. This may be caused by an inflammation of the membranes that cover the brain and spinal cord (meningitis)
- Hearing impairment/ hearing loss
- Ringing in the ears (tinnitus)
- You get a rash or skin discolouration with or without raised areas which often reoccurs at the same location each time the drug is taken
Leaflet info
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A collection of short stories:
1. Kimi ni Utsuru Hoshi
2. Futari no Aida no Ao
3. Yozora no Hate made
4. Nanadome no Gomenne (The Seven Things I'm Sorry For)
Stuttering, recluse Tooru believes he has seven things he's sorry for. His twin brother Satoru knows all but the seventh... the very one that may shatter their way of life.
5. Koi no Awai no
6. Afuretara Saigo (also included in Syrup! - Bitter)
Segawa and Kousaka have been best friends forever. When Segawa tells Kousaka that he likes men, that doesn't stop them from being friends.... but perhaps it's because Kousaka actually loves him. But Segawa is stuck on a man he saw at a gay park...
7. Extra
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NORTH PLATTE, Neb. KNOP The president of an Iowa based utility company is encouraging Americans to keep Californian's in their hearts this holiday season, as he prepares to send his crew on a very dangerous mission in Northern California.
Wednesday morning, crews with Wright Tree Service left North Platte after spending the night.
They are part of a 125 member team from Kansas that also includes workers from Ameren Corporation - Illinois.
They will be meeting up with crews from Oregon.
They will spend four to six weeks in Paradise, California working with Pacific Gas and Electric to help with restoration efforts.
"Some of the trees are either unstable or unsafe and they could fall and take the power lines out again," said Wright Tree Service President Will Nutter. "So what these crews will be doing is, they are going to an area, and the trees will be identified to which trees need to be removed and which ones are hazardous. They will be removing, maybe even pruning back trees so that they can't take the power lines down."
However, this is not the first time they have been sent to assist with the aftermath of natural disasters.
In fact, they still have crews on the ground in Puerto Rico trying to restore power there.
But this mission is completely different.
"With the exception of Puerto Rico, it is typically a quick turnaround and with the fire it is not," Nutter said. "These neighborhoods have been completely burnt to the ground. So when you are seeing the pictures, there may or may not be a power line left and when there is not, they are putting it back in. The conditions are so extremely dry and the trees are very, very unpredictable. It's just completely different environmentally and what our crews are coming across."
Nutter is encouraging Americans to donate to relief efforts in the Golden State.
He says simple things such as socks are greatly needed by the victims.
The Camp Fire now ranks as the deadliest and most destructive wildfire in California history, after it destroyed more than 14,000 homes and businesses.
Local businesses such as Runza, Starbucks, Dunkin Donuts, La Casa Del Rios, Gary's Super Foods, R&R, Vic's Pop Corner, Budweiser, and Walmart all donated food for the crew members.


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Carol Stream Criminal Defense Attorney
Hire a Team Focused on Obtaining Favorable Results
Almost anyone can be picked up for a crime—even the innocent. In fact, (https://www.usatoday.com/story/opinion/2015/03/29/crime-law-criminal-unfair-column/70630978/) experts estimate that most of the population commits a crime of some sort, often without even knowing it.
If the police have accused you or a loved one of committing a crime, you might be in shock and not know what to do next.
You could be sentenced to time in prison, ordered to pay exorbitant fines and court costs, and suffer other consequences detrimental to your growth as a person. The state might also offer you a plea deal, which looks promising because you think it will make the case go away quickly. Unfortunately, however, accepting the first deal on the table often results in significant and unforeseen consequences that could have been completely avoided had you hired an experienced criminal defense lawyer.
By getting an experienced team of legal professionals on your case, you may find that you can get the charges reduced or even dropped. If you're facing a criminal charge, you need an aggressive defense attorney—and you need one now.
Having a criminal charge on your record can weigh heavily on you, and it may be too chaotic to even think about what steps you should take to protect yourself. Although a plea deal might be the best resolution possible, you won't know until you met with a lawyer who can analyze your case. Your attorney can test the strength of the state's evidence and determine the best course forward. No one else has your best interest at heart—not the police, not the judge, and certainly not the prosecutor. You need an independent advocate in your corner to look out for your best interests.
That is why Martin & Kent, L.L.C., can take charge for you. Our accomplished criminal defense team can help inform you of what your rights are and develop a tough defense strategy that caters to your specific case.
At Martin & Kent, L.L.C., we have handled over 10,000 criminal matters and have seen every type of case come through the door, large or small. Our experience runs deep, thanks to our decades working as prosecutors and our combined 40+ years of experience. Our attorneys have decades of experience in the criminal courts of DuPage County, including Carol Stream.
To schedule a free consultation with one of our lawyers, call Martin & Kent, L.L.C., on our 24-hour hotline at (630) 474-8000.
We Can Fight Misdemeanor and Felony Charges
Criminal charges can range between misdemeanors and felonies, depending on the severity of your case. When you speak with one of our Carol Stream criminal defense lawyers, all of the different possibilities and outcomes can be reviewed.
We may be able to defend you if you were accused of any of the following crimes:
- Assault and battery
- Burglary
- Drug crimes
- Serious felony offenses
Theft, traffic offense, and misdemeanors—no crime is too small to warrant the best criminal defense possible. We even take cases that are too hot for other Carol Stream criminal defense lawyers to handle: sex crimes, juvenile crimes, and domestic violence situations. We know what the prosecutor needs to prove and are always one step ahead of them.
In addition, we may help you expunge your record, enabling you to clear your name long after your case was resolved. You should discuss your case with us right away to determine if you meet the eligibility prerequisites, or if you need legal assistance with any other criminal charges in Carol Stream, or elsewhere in DuPage County or the western suburbs.
Possible Penalties For Criminal Convictions In Illinois
Illinois law sets out maximum—and sometimes, minimum—penalties for different classes of crimes. A court can also enhance a sentence if it finds that aggravating factors exist. Any criminal conviction will mean consequences that can affect your finances and often, your freedom.
Misdemeanor charges. Some common misdemeanor offenses include petty theft, possessing less than ten grams of marijuana, and a first offense of driving under the influence (DUI). Many people think that misdemeanors are not a big deal and they do not call a defense attorney. However, the law allows jail sentences for all classes of misdemeanors, as well as probation and fines. The following are the maximum penalties for misdemeanor convictions in Illinois:
- Class C – $1,500 fine, two years of probation, 30 days in county jail
- Class B – $1,500 fine, two years of probation, six months in county jail
- Class A – $2,500 fine, two years of probation, one year in county jail
No one wants to spend any time in jail and a Class A misdemeanor conviction could take up to a year of your freedom. Even if you do not receive a jail sentence, probation can still take a toll on your life. For Class A misdemeanors, a judge can require formal supervision, which will require you to report to a probation officer and adhere to strict conditions for up to two years. If you violate your probation, you may have to again go to criminal court and may face jail time.
Our criminal defense attorneys work to prevent any jail time or formal supervision for our clients convicted of misdemeanors. In many misdemeanor cases, we can get a sentence of court supervision. This does not involve any formal probation but instead, the judge defers the proceedings against you for up to two years. You may have to perform community service and you may not get into trouble with the law. If you successfully complete your supervision, the court can dismiss your charges and no conviction will go on your record. Do not risk unnecessary probation, fines, or time in jail. Call a defense lawyer who knows how to handle misdemeanor cases.
Felony Charges. Felony charges are significantly more serious due to severe penalties allowed by Illinois law. Drug possession (other than marijuana), aggravated assault, grand theft, manslaughter, and sexual assault are all examples of felony offenses. All classes of felonies can result in fines up to $25,000, as well as a potential prison sentence. Additionally, if a court finds there are certain aggravating factors present, a judge can extend the term of imprisonment beyond the maximum set by law. The following are possible prison sentences for felony convictions:
- Class 4 – One to three years, or an extended term of three to six years
- Class 3 – Two to five years, or an extended term of five to ten years
- Class 2 – Three to seven years, or an extended term of seven to 14 years
- Class 1 – Four to 15 years, or an extended term of 15 to 30 years
- Class X – Six to 30 years, or an extended term of 30 to 60 years
Not every felony conviction means you must go to prison, however. Judges can sentence defendants to probation for up to 30 months for Class 3 and Class 4 felonies, or up to 48 months for Class 1 or Class 2. Probation is not an option for defendants convicted of Class X felonies.
If you plead guilty or if a jury finds you guilty of a felony, the judge has discretion in determining your sentence. In cases involving plea agreements, a prosecutor may recommend a reduced sentence, such as probation in lieu of any prison time. Our attorneys regularly negotiate favorable plea bargains to minimize the penalties you face should you decide to plead guilty.
Possible Collateral Consequences
There are many reasons to fight criminal allegations. For one, your reputation is on the line. People in the community will look at you differently if you are convicted of a crime. But an arrest or conviction also carries more tangible consequences.
These consequences of criminal convictions may persist long after you pay a fine and finish a term of probation or prison sentence. Having a conviction on your record can affect many aspects of your life, including your job, your reputation, and your wallet. The following are only some of the possible collateral consequences you may face:
- Your ability to get a job. Employers can run criminal background checks on applicants. Although there is a social movement to get employers to overlook criminal history, most businesses are very much interested in it.
- Not being accepted into higher education programs.
- Ineligibility for federal financial aid.
- Having to register as a sex offender.
- Difficulty finding housing to rent. Your ability to find a place to live. Landlords routinely run criminal history checks on their applicants.
- Immigration consequences for non-citizens, including detention and deportation.
- Not being able to obtain or maintain a professional license.
- Your ability to obtain a loan. Lenders want to know about your criminal history, and you cannot lie.
Job-related consequences are particularly serious, as you will likely lose your job if you have to spend time in jail. Employers often refuse to hire individuals with a criminal record and certain convictions can disqualify you from your chosen profession altogether.
Sex offender registry is another harsh and long-lasting consequence of convictions for many sex crimes. You must regularly report your personal information to the Illinois State Police, including your name, address, place of employment, and other identifying information. The police will then publish this information on a public website, where prospective employers, neighbors, friends and family, and anyone else can learn of your offenses. Needless to say, this can affect your employment, relationships, reputation, and more.
At Martin & Kent, L.L.C., we want you to appreciate all of the many possible consequences of a criminal conviction, so you understand the importance of avoiding a conviction whenever possible. We have many ways to fight for a dismissal of charges, including:
- Presenting all possible legal defenses
- Suppressing evidence due to 4th Amendment violations
- Challenging the reliability of the prosecutor's evidence and witness testimony
- Negotiating for court supervision, which keeps your record clean
We can begin helping you from the time of your arrest and will guide you through every step of the criminal process until the resolution of your case. This includes representing you in all court hearings and communications with the prosecutor. As former prosecutors ourselves, we know how to best negotiate on your behalf for the most favorable outcome possible.
To protect our clients, we sometimes seek an expungement of an arrest or conviction. This wipes out the criminal record so that no one (apart from law enforcement) can see it. As a result, you do not need to report the offense when applying for an apartment, loan, or job. You can legally deny that the conviction ever occurred under most circumstances, allowing you to move forward with your life without the past holding you back.
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You would never know it based on media coverage, but criminal defendants have powerful rights that prosecutors and judges must protect. For example:
- Illinois requires that the interrogation of criminal suspects be video recorded in most situations.
- The Constitution requires that police have a search warrant before searching your home, and they must have probable cause before they search your person.
- The Constitution requires that police officers give you Miranda warnings before they start a custodial interrogation and that they stop all questioning when you state you want a lawyer.
- Rules of evidence prevent criminal defendants from being convicted by unduly prejudicial evidence, such as proof that they have committed the crime before.
Even more fundamental than all of these rights is the right to an unbiased jury of your peers who must find you guilty beyond a reasonable doubt before you can be punished.
At Martin & Kent, L.L.C., our Carol Stream criminal defense attorneys aggressively protect all of these rights—and many more. Prosecutors dread seeing us across the courtroom because they know that we will not sacrifice our clients' rights to cut corners. Instead, we defend each case as aggressively as possible and force the state to follow federal and state constitutional rules.
Probation and Parole
In addition to defending criminal suspects, the lawyers at Martin & Kent, L.L.C., also help parolees and probationers navigate the terms of their release. To avoid prison, you probably agreed to extensive conditions, such as:
- Checking in with your parole/probation officer on a regular basis
- Undergoing regular drug testing
- Not owning a firearm
- Paying restitution to your crime victims
Any misstep—no matter how minor—could land you in jail. To keep that from happening, you need an attorney who can build a case to explain how the violation was not your fault. For example, some of our clients have missed their appointed check-ins because they were in jail or the hospital. Others failed a drug test because their prescription drug caused a false positive. Regardless of the situation, you need to act quickly to preserve your parole or probation.
We also excel at obtaining early termination and release. There may be situations where you can wrap up your probation or parole early and get released from the court's conditions, allowing you to move on with your life. If you would like to meet with a Carol Stream criminal defense attorney to discuss early termination, please contact us today.
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If you have been accused of a crime, you need to act fast. Building a defense starts from the first moment you speak to a police officer, and criminal suspects who delay can only harm their cases by doing so. You need a team that has proven successful at getting the right outcomes for clients.
At Martin & Kent, L.L.C., we have had an innumerable amount of positive verdicts for clients throughout our years of Illinois criminal defense. Our criminal defense attorneys think like prosecutors. We owe this to our experience as former prosecutors, our comprehensive knowledge of the courts, and our hard-hitting resilience when it comes to defending and representing clients. Your success is our success. That is why we work hard. It is our goal to get you the best possible outcome. And we know that nothing is more important than acting fast to protect your rights.
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The poor widow was the only one from among so many worshipers who made retribution to God as he deserves. She was the personification of those countless poor, who have practically nothing but somehow find a way to give part of the little they have. The humble person is capable of sacrificing part of his paid time to study or participate in common activities in order to help his companions. The small salary he loses is worth much more than the big salary that wealthy people are not willing to lose. God calls on the poor before anybody else, because only the poor give all that they have to live on.


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Continuously Regenerable Freeze-Out CO2 Control Technology
Carbon dioxide (CO2) removal technology development for portable life support systems (PLSS) has traditionally concentrated in the areas of solid and liquid chemical sorbents and semi-permeable membranes. Most of these systems are too heavy in gravity environments, require prohibitive amounts of consumables for operation on long term planetary missions, or are inoperable on the surface of Mars due to the presence of a CO2 atmosphere. This paper describes the effort performed to mature an innovative CO2 removal technology that meets NASA's planetary mission needs while adhering to the important guiding principles of simplicity, reliability, and operability. A breadboard cryogenic carbon dioxide scrubber for an ejector-based cryogenic PLSS was developed, designed, and tested. The scrubber freezes CO2 and other trace contaminants out of expired ventilation loop gas using cooling available from a liquid oxygen (LOX) based PLSS.


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Web page load speeds are one of the most important factors in whether someone will stick around your website or not. Most users tend to leave a website that hasn't loaded within 3 seconds. One of the biggest causes for extended loading times on a page is image file sizes. Some people upload an image onto their website without realizing the consequences it can carry. Because image optimization is so important, I've put together three helpful tips to teach you how to optimize images on your WordPress website. For these tips we will be utilizing three different platforms, on your PC with software, on the web with an image compression website, and within your actual website using plugins.
1. Changing physical size of image with Photoshop
The first tip is reliant on having some sort of image modification software. In this particular case I usually use Photoshop to make changes needed for image adjustments. One particular issue I notice on some websites, is that they upload ultra high quality images with 5000 x 5000 pixel dimensions and upwards to 5MB in size per image. Photoshop makes it very easy to load these photos in, scale down keeping the same aspect ratio, and then allowing you to save the exact same image scaled down to a much more reasonable size.
2. Compressing images online with Tiny JPG
The second tip is completely free to use and one of my absolute favorite places on the web. Tiny JPG allows for extremely quick image compression by simply uploading the photo directly to their site. Once you add your photo, they handle the rest. Your newly optimized image is delivered to you via a clickable download link. There are some size restrictions in place (Only allowed to upload 20 images at one time, maximum file size of 5MB) but they are typically pretty easy to skirt around. This is a great method to handle a handful of image that need to be optimized for your website. The interface is extremely user friendly and they seem to have tried to make it as easy as possible to get the job done. An additional option Tiny JPG offers is a premium add-on for Photoshop that will allow you to integrate Tiny JPG directly within Photoshop as well. This may be a great time saver for designers working on multiple projects or with a lot of different images on a website.
3. Compressing images on your site with a plugin
Finally, the third helpful tip to optimize images on your WordPress site is simply by allowing a plugin to do the heavy lifting for you! I typically use EWWW Image Optimizer for most of my sites. It is nice to include it just in case you find yourself unsure of the status of any particular images on your site or if you have multiple people whom work on a site at once and want to be sure everything is optimized. The biggest advantage is the ability to use their 'Bulk Optimize' feature which will scan your entire website and allow you to optimize all the photos in one sitting. Other noteworthy plugins include Optimus and Imagify.
While not the most technically difficult task to master, knowing how to optimize images for your WordPress website can be a key quality to reducing page load times. Users will enjoy quicker access to content and Google will typically reward your site when it notices quick load times on your content. Overall, it is something that I typically stress upon anyone working on their own WordPress websites to implement. If you have an further questions with regards to how to optimize images on your WordPress website please feel free to leave a comment below to let me know!


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SAN FRANCISCO (MarketWatch) -- Among the companies whose shares are likely to see active trading on Thursday are Adobe Systems, Goldman Sachs, J.M. Smucker, and Alaska Air Group.
Actuant Corp. ATU, +0.00%, which produces motion control systems, hydraulic and electrical tools, is seen reporting earnings of 65 cents a share on revenue of $265 million.
Adobe Systems ADBE, -0.94% is seen posting a profit of 27 cents a share on revenue of $492 million on Thursday, according to analysts surveyed by Thomson First Call.
Goldman Sachs GS, +0.03% is expected to report fiscal second-quarter earnings of $1.87 a share on revenue of $4.96 billion.
J.M. Smucker Co. SJM, -0.44% is expected to post fiscal fourth-quarter earnings of 57 cents a share on sales of $506 million.
Analysts forecast K.B. Home KBH, +0.40% to post a per-share profit of $1.78 on revenue of $2.16 billion.
After Wednesday's closing bell, Alaska Air Group ALK, -1.10% said it is ordering 35 Boeing Co. BA, -0.94% 737-800s, with options for 15 planes and purchase rights for another 50 jets. The 35 jets are worth about $2.3 billion at last prices, according to the Seattle-based airline. Delivery will begin next year. See After Hours column.
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Aetna AET, -3.12% is reiterating its 2005 profit forecast, according to a filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The health insurer said earlier this year that it expects 2005 operating profit of $4.52 to $4.57 a share and second-quarter operating profit to be $1.05 a share.
Women's clothing retailer Charming Shoppes Inc. CHRS, +1.42% will granted restricted stock units and performance shares to certain employees of Crosstown Traders Inc., which Charming Shoppes acquired on June 2. A total of 105,500 restricted stock units were issued to two dozen staffers.
Computer Associates International Inc. CA, -0.38% filed for a 15-day extension to file its Form 10-K for the fiscal year 2005 with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The move had been expected as the company said in May that it expected to file an extension as it continued to evaluate and test internal audit controls. It plans to file the statement by June 29.
Biotechnology company Corixa Corp. CRXA and GlaxoSmithKline Plc GSK, +1.14% said the Hart-Scott-Rodino waiting period for Glaxo's $300 million acquisition of Corixa has expired. Corixa shareholders will vote on the deal July 12.
Gymboree Corp. GYMB named Matt McCauley as president. McCauley had been senior vice president and general manager.
Direct sales and marketing company Imagistics International Inc. IGI, -0.19% will restate its first-quarter earnings downward by 4 cents a share to reflect stock-option expensing. After the restatement, first-quarter earnings will be 9 cents. The move will cut 2005 earnings by 3 cents a share, to a range of $1.58 to $1.63 a share. It previously forecast a profit of $1.61 to $1.66 a share. Imagistics also added $30 million to its stock-buyback plan, bringing the total to $138 million.
Integrated Alarm Services Group Inc. IASGE reported a fourth-quarter loss of $8.1 million, or 33 cents a share, compared with a loss of $1.5 million, or 6 cents a share, last year. Revenue rose to $20.7 million from $12.6 million. The company also said it plans to file its first-quarter financial statement with the SEC by June 27.
Oil States International Inc., OIS, -1.89% said it will place $125 million of 2.375% contingent convertible senior notes due 2025 with institutional buyers. The Houston oil-services provider will use $30 million of proceeds to buy its shares held by the initial purchaser of the notes and use the rest to pay a $25 million bridge loan and to pay $66 million of borrowings under its senior secured credit line. The placement is expected to close June 21.
Oregon Steel Mills Inc. OS, +0.00% lowered its second-quarter earnings forecast because of a deferred delivery of about 30,000 tons of welded pipe products. The company forecast second-quarter profit of 75 cents to 85 cents a share, compared with its previous view of 85 cents to 95 cents a share. Oregon Steel said the shipment represents about $34 million in revenue, which it will recognize during the third quarter when the products are delivered. Analysts surveyed by Thomson First Call currently expect a profit of 96 cents a share on revenue of $355 million
Valero L.P. VLI, +0.00% said the Federal Trade Commission approved a consent decree for its merger with Kaneb Services LLC KSL, -0.71% and Kaneb Pipe Line Partners L.P. KPP. The decree requires Valero to shed certain Kaneb assets in the Philadelphia, Colorado and the San Francisco Bay areas. The deal is expected to close July 1 and after it closes, Valero management plans to recommend to the board a 6.9% increase in the annual distribution rate to $3.42 a unit from $3.20.
Wellman Inc. (WLM) has settled certain claims with 33 purchasers of polyester staple fiber over allegations that it engaged in price fixing and customer allocation for sales of polyester staple fiber. The Shrewsbury , N.J.-based maker of polyester products will record a pretax charge of $24 million in the second quarter for the settlement, which also includes expected future costs to defend or settle future claims. The charge will be $15.6 million after tax. The company also said it did not engage in any illegal actions.
Windrose Medical Properties Trust WRS said Chief Financial Officer C. Douglas Hanson has resigned, effective June 30. The Indianapolis-based company said President and Chief Operating Officer Fred Farrar temporarily will manage accounting duties.
Zomax Inc. ZOMX said Chief Financial Officer Robert Rueckl will resign, effective Aug. 12, to pursue a new career opportunity. The company said it's searching for a new CFO and Rueckl plans to sign off on its second-quarter financial statement.


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Electricity Reform in Europe
Towards a Single Energy Market
Edited by Jean-Michel Glachant and François Lévêque
Chapter 3: Addressing Market Power and Industry Restructuring
Lars Bergman
Lars Bergman1 INTRODUCTION The basic rationale for European electricity market reform is the consumer benefits it can bring. These benefits may come in many forms. One is lower prices resulting from lower price–cost margins and more cost-efficient production and distribution of electricity.2 Another is a high degree of security of supply, in the short term as well as in the long term. A third type of benefit is environmental efficiency, that is, an environmentally friendly electricity supply system. A fourth type is sustainability, that is, an electricity supply system that in the long term does not critically depend on exhaustible natural resources. In this chapter we are primarily concerned with consumer benefits in the form of lower price–cost margins and a more efficient electricity supply industry. The electricity supply industry can be organized and managed in several different ways. In the past, vertical integration and central planning were the key features of the typical organization of a European country's electricity supply industry. The EU electricity market directives, however, have induced a fundamental reorganization of the industry and major steps away from the central planning regime. Thus, in the emerging new era, competition, made possible and facilitated by unbundling and market integration, is expected to be the main driver to attain efficiency in electricity supply.3 However, in a system where competition is expected to play such a significant role, competition clearly has to be at least 'workable'. By 'workable...
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PlugWallet is a cash-based Internet-Wallet. Charge your account with cash at the nearest kiosk and go shopping online, without a credit card
- Stage Concept Only
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- Location Ilan's, Bezalel, Ramat Gan, Israel
- Currency USD
- Website plugwallet.com
Company Summary
PlugWallet's service creates a real opportunity for potential customer segments that do not possess tangible online purchase capabilities to date. PlugWallet is a global service enabling the use of cash accounts anywhere, allowing its users to transfer and/or pay for any online transaction using their mobile device or PC.
Amos RonPresident & Co-Founder
Amos served as CEO of the Israeli Ports & Railways Authority, deputy vice president of marketing for Bezeq, and director-general of the Ministry of National Infrastructures (Energy & Infrastructure).
Amos also serves as the volunteer CEO of the umbrella organization for associations for the disabled in Israel, is an external director of Dor Alon Energy in Israel, and sits on the management committee of the Israel-France Chamber of Commerce.
Yuval RonCTO & Co-Founder
Yuval is responsible for technological development, including building a unique platform, defining the product and required infrastructures, and is the driving force behind PlugWallet's innovative concept.
Before co-founding PlugWallet, Yuval worked as a software developer for Verint Systems and ClearForest.
Tzvika ShahafVP Marketing
Tzvika oversees the company's marketing strategy, and is responsible for creating strategic partnerships via multiple channels. Before joining PlugWallet, Tzvika was the marketing and business development manager of Harel-Hertz Investment House, and also managed community relations projects for Bank Hapoalim. Tzvika served as an IDF combat officer, holding both operational and training positions.
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I figure since its been ALL about the girls from me this week I'd share a cute idea for the MAN (or dad) in your life. With Valentines Day on the horizon I wanted to make something for Jason that he could enjoy. He loves Gummy Worms, Swedish Fish and anything SOUR! Upon thinking of a fun way to package those items, as I stared at the gummy worms it hit me-TACKLE BOX!
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Mapping oil price risk: Where vulnerability lives on
There is no question that the oil price downcycle has taken a toll. Many measures taken by governments helped manage this near-term crisis, but with various degrees of pain. Where did countries make changes to economic policy, political frameworks and hydrocarbon policies to better insulate themselves against future price shocks? And, will those changes protect them or leave them too reliant on the upturn in the oil price cycle? Listen to the full podcast in the Upstream in Perspective series for key research highlights from our E&P above-ground risk team. Here's an excerpt from the conversation:
Jessica Nelson:
I mentioned your new report, which is titled, Zones of Vulnerability: Mapping Where Downcycle Risk Lives On. In the report, you illustrate how vulnerable countries are to future declines in oil price. Can you describe what you mean by vulnerability in this context?
Cat Hunter:
Yes, so what we're looking at is countries are working on a very cyclical basis, where their reliance on the oil price for their economy and their political framework to tick up, and where they're taking moves to insulate themselves from that process.
And it's interesting, not only because of the theory of it, but also because of the practical implications for investors. Often, a vulnerable country will have problems following through on commitments made to investor. So, while with the best will in the world, they might be offering certain terms, the fact that they're vulnerable and the fact that they haven't shorn up their economy, the fact that they haven't thought forward, can mean that they are unable to fulfill those obligations in the way they might have stated in the initial contract.
So, understanding where countries are vulnerable is particularly important when investors are going in. David has looked a little bit more at this as well, so I'll hand over to him to take that further.
David Gates:
Just a few additional comments, I guess. To understand what we mean by vulnerability, I think we must start with our overall focus, and focus of all of our research, which is on above-ground risk. These are the factors that together determine how attractive a country is as a place for investment in exploration and production.
The other thing you have to keep in mind, which Cat touched on, is that as we see it, whatever happens in politics, economics or industry, affects each of the others. So what happens in industry affects what happens in politics and economics, and vice versa. In this context, a country is vulnerable when it finds itself really in a situation where changes in politics, economics or in the industry are likely to lead to a serious deterioration in its attractiveness as a place for investment in E&P. So that's really what we're driving at in terms of vulnerability.
Jessica Nelson:
You just mentioned a few of the areas might be interconnected. How do you look and assess the different zones of vulnerability? How are they interrelated?
David Gates:
In this study, we look at not just industry-specific developments, but also politics and economics. And in this report, we put together a number of indicators that would allow us to look most at politics and economics.
This includes things like state capacity, political legitimacy, and the like, on the politics side. And, economic factors like transfer of risk or primary fiscal balance, growth in GDP per capita. We use these in the current report, to provide an overview of developments in these particular countries. That's kind of a first step. We thought we needed to go beyond that. So, we identified five or six countries that appeared to have issues in terms of vulnerability. We addressed those through a series of case studies where we might dig into the details.
Now, you asked a question about how these factors are interrelated. This is not some complicated theory that we've come up with-it's quite straightforward. To start off, what happened this time around? We had a major decline in oil prices. The immediate consequences of that were economic. In that virtually every country we were looking at saw a deterioration in both their current account and in their fiscal balances. Those developments almost automatically have political implications.
But beyond that, the countermeasures that countries take will in turn have implications. Let's say they take economic countermeasures, so immediately have consequences for the political sector and also for the industry.
For example, if you've got a country concerned about its current account balance, and it decides to restrict capital flows, that will have immediate, and yet, in my view, detrimental effects on investors. That's the kind of linkage that we're trying to draw out.
How does a country descend into deeper zones of vulnerability and what impacts does that have on the host country or local energy industry? Listen to the full interview in our Upstream in Perspective podcast. Or, learn more about our above-ground risk solutions.
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This is an excerpt from Upstream in Perspective and has been professionally transcribed as accurately as possible. Please note, some words and phrases may have been unintentionally excluded.
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Got this one as an extra from the 52Teas sale that Marzipan organized. SHHH I don't actually brew these cold, as I wish I had some mason jars I could actually clean or a pitcher to put a whole ton of iced tea in. I couldn't really drink that much iced tea that is in one teabag at once anyway. SO I open up the tea bag that has about five teaspoons and take out one teaspoon to brew up like your typical hot tea in my infuser. Even without the CTC black tea base, I usually steep the first cup of any 52Teas for 45 seconds to let the flavors shine without letting the black tea take over the cup. At 45 seconds, the CTC wasn't astringent like a typical CTC. I think it sure is premium for a CTC! But these are iced teas that supposed to be in large amounts of water anyway, so I can see wanted as much black tea flavor as possible. The lime is delightful, especially in a summer tea. The lime is very flavorful, but I wouldn't say I noticed cheesecake (the rating will be missing a few points for that.) The second steep still has some lime!
I also recently sipped down 52Teas – Almond Happiness and another one from 52Teas. It's one of my most precious last teaspoons of tea, so once that one became a sipdown I think there will be an avalanche of sipdowns. Maybe I finished that one for that reason!
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B.C. man pleads guilty in helicopter drug-smuggling case
A B.C. man who fought extradition to the U.S. for years has now pleaded guilty to conspiracy to distribute marijuana, ecstasy and cocaine.
James Gregory Cameron, 51, worked with a group of B.C. smugglers to fly drugs across the border using helicopters more than a decade ago.
He was identified through a U.S. law-enforcement undercover operation that began in 2007, and was indicted in 2009.
Cameron lost several B.C. court rounds as he fought his extradition on the grounds that his health issues, including diabetes, couldn't be properly managed in a U.S. prison.
And he argued before the B.C. Supreme Court and B.C. Court of Appeal that the U.S. waited too long — three years after his indictment — before applying to have Cameron sent to Washington state.
He asked the courts to set aside a decision by the Minister of Justice to surrender him to the Americans for prosecution.
Last April, the Supreme Court of Canada rejected Cameron's request for leave to appeal an earlier B.C. court ruling that the minister had not made an unreasonable decision to turn him over for trial.
Cameron was finally sent to the U.S. in May, where he entered a not-guilty plea in a U.S. courtroom. He appeared to change his mind July 25, when the date was fixed for his change-of-plea hearing Wednesday. He entered the guilty plea before U.S. Federal Court Judge James Donahue. His sentencing hearing is set for November.
U.S. court documents said Cameron acted as a negotiator on behalf of the cross-border drug-trafficking organization and was responsible for organizing the transport and delivery of ecstasy and pot to the U.S., where it would be exchanged for cocaine and transported back to Canada.
In early 2008, "Cameron explained to a prospective customer that the men who made the decisions about the drugs sales were two brothers, one of whom was then in prison."
Cameron was indicted along with several other B.C. men, all of whom have now pleaded guilty and been sentenced.
In June, Colin Hugh Martin was sentenced to seven years for supplying the helicopters used by the drug gang. He had also waged a lengthy and unsuccessful court battle against his extradition.
Co-accused Sean Doak pleaded guilty in 2016 and was also handed a seven-year term. Adam Christian Serrano pleaded guilty in 2013 in Seattle and received a three-year sentence.
Another B.C. man involved, Sam Lindsay-Brown, hanged himself in the Spokane County Jail after flying into a law-enforcement trap in 2009. U.S. agents met him as he landed a helicopter outside the city. Another pilot in the ring, Jeremy Snow, was caught flying drugs into Idaho in March 2009. After serving a 46-month sentence, he returned to Kelowna, where he was shot to death in February 2013.
During the U.S. investigation, agents seized more than 240,000 ecstasy pills, 175 kilograms of cocaine and 358 kilos of marijuana from the B.C. drug gang. The seizures took place in Washington state, Idaho, Utah, California and Nelson.
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101 Goals #40 – 201 Days of Activity – 2015
By now you know that I'm a numbers junky. I have more spreadsheets on my desktop than any reasonable person would need in their lifetime and I use them all. One of those is my monthly activity tracker. Yes, that's right. I track my work outs, every single day and then I add them all up to see how one year compares to the next. Yes, I know, I have issues. But… knowledge is power, right?
When I set my 101 Goals in 1001 Days, I actually thought that requiring 200 days of activity would be too easy for me. But then I was like yeah, life happens and what if I get the flu for two weeks, etc. So I gave myself what I considered to be an ambitious but obtainable goal.
I'm going to be honest, I barely made it. As in, come December I had to work out 19 days in order to make my goal and I was going to be traveling for 13 of those days. Then there was the holiday parties, packing and unpacking for those trips, and then we're not even talking about days that I had shoots or was just plain exhausted.
But… I made it! 201 days of activity. I forced myself to wake up at 6:30 when on vacation to get in a quick work out at the gym, I forced my husband to go to the climbing gym when he was exhausted and wanted to sleep in. I forced myself to suck it up and do dead lifts when my head was spinning and I felt feverish. But I did it. Yay for goal #40.
Here's the breakdown and my thoughts in italics.
Total Days of Activity: 201
Total Days of Climbing: 98
- Outdoors – 19
- Sport Climbing (lead or TR) – 49
- Trad Climbing – 2
- Bouldering – 9
Trips included: New River Gorge WV, Ten Sleep WY, Lander WY, Maple Canyon UT
It's kind of exciting that I climbed so much last year, roughly twice every week, but very sad that I got outside less than twice a month. I partially blame this on Christian needing surgery again. Since he's my main partner, when he's out of commission, we don't go on climbing trips and so I spent a lot of time in the gym instead. But outdoor climbing is one of the things I love to do most so I'm focusing on doubling that number in 2016, if not tripling. I should probably also climb more trad. Indian Creek, anyone?
Total Days of Cardio: 92
- Cardio Machine – 34
- Running – 32
- Hiking – 35
- Walking 3+ miles – 1
Hiking Trips Included: Moab UT, Salt Lake City UT, Costa Rica
In the Spring of 2015 I started running on weekends since we weren't climbing. I really enjoyed it and probably would have continued had Christian not been cleared to climb. But he was, and he can't run, so we started climbing again. Now, don't get me wrong, I don't just do whatever Christian does, I still run occasionally, but climbing was a priority long before I learned that I could in fact run. I am quite happy that with all of the climbing, we still got out to hike almost three times a month. Hiking = Quality time with Savannah dog. Another favorite of mine.
Total Days of Yoga: 62
I've dabbled in yoga since 2008, however it wasn't until last winter that I started to do it regularly. The numbers here reflect actual yoga work outs, and not my daily 5-10 minutes of yoga that I do right after I meditate every morning. Yoga brought me back to climbing in 2008, after recovering from an injury, and now it grounds me. I love the movement and the strength, how it carries over to climbing and also how it clears my mind. When I finish a yoga work out I feel relaxed, refreshed and ready to take on the world.
Total Days of Strength Training: 44
- Fitness Challenges: 24
- Circuit Training:4
- Lifting:16
2015 started off with me finishing up T-Focus from Beach Body, then it headed into fitness challenges of push ups, squats and headstands. Once I hit my goals for those it was late spring and I began climbing, running and hiking all summer. As things calmed down this past fall, I started lifting. I hadn't realized how much I missed tossing around weights until then. I use to do Crossfit, then heavy lifting and when we lived in Pueblo I was training to compete in Olympic lifting. Since then I've done a few work outs but nothing regularly. It's great to be back to squatting and dead lifting, especially now that my metabolism seems to be working and I'm all skinny and stuff.
Total Days of Traveling: 47
47 days isn't bad. It isn't great either. If I were to go away half of the weekends of the year, I would have traveled more than that. What can I say? Life happened but I plan to blow this number out of the water in 2016.
Trips Included: Utah, West Virginia, Pennsylvania, Wyoming, Costa Rica
Total Days of Shooting: 38
I'm happy with this. This means I shot less than one day a week over the year. Now, this doesn't account for all the work I did do, and trust me, there was a ton. But I spent 38 days last year out on the job. I'm thinking this number will go up as I head into 2016, but not too much.
Overall, I'm actually pretty disappointed with 2015. I mean, I kicked butt and got 201 Days of Activity. But the things that are most important to me are climbing and travel, and those are the areas my numbers were lacking. I'm not discouraged though. We're already planning a ton of trips, climbing and not, for 2016 and I'm ready to start knocking off goals.


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MC Frontalot (née Damian Hess) is the original mastermind of Nerdcore Hip-Hop and still its Final Boss.
He regularly tours the USA and the world. He has released six studio albums (his seventh, Internet Sucks, is due this year). Nerdcore Rising, he feature doc about his band and his subgenre, debuted ten years ago at SXSW. And still all he wants to do is rap into his computer.
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Japan to develop large underwater drone to monitor remote islands
TOKYO (Kyodo) -- Japan plans to develop a large underwater drone that automatically navigates in the sea to collect information, amid China's military expansion and assertiveness in regional waters, a government source said Sunday.
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The Defense Ministry has decided to mention the plan aimed at beefing up capabilities to guard remote islands, in its policy document covering the five years from April 2019 that outlines Japan's defense capabilities.
Prime Minister Shinzo Abe's Cabinet aims to approve the defense policy document in mid-December, according to the source.
The necessity has been increasing for Japan to strengthen defenses around the Senkaku Islands in the East China Sea as Beijing, which calls the uninhabited islets Diaoyu, has been aggressively pressing its ownership claims.
The Mid-Term Defense Program will say that Japan needs to develop "unmanned diving machine" technology that is "adaptable to various missions including surveillance," the source said.
With this policy direction, the ministry will start working toward the development of an underwater drone that is over 10 meters in length.
Final arrangements are currently being made for the new midterm policy and revisions to the country's National Defense Program Guidelines to be approved together by the Cabinet on Dec. 18, several government sources said.
The guidelines, which were last approved in 2013, set out Japan's desired defense posture over the span of about 10 years, while the midterm program more specifically explains defense spending and procurement plans.
The ministry also views it as necessary to develop an underwater drone due to a chronic shortage of Japanese Self-Defense Forces personnel.
But as the technology advances such a drone could be turned into a powerful weapon equipped with torpedoes, which may cause public concern.
The new guidelines are also expected to state that Japan needs to promote "unmanned equipment."
For the development, the ministry will conduct demonstration experiments to detect sound waves in a huge water tank at a facility in Iwakuni in the country's southwestern prefecture of Yamaguchi.
The test facility will be operated in fiscal 2021 at the earliest, although the timing for the start of development is not known.
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Forgive me if I'm really becoming the worst at getting these things out on what some people would like to call "Saturdays".
Flowers are the prettiest, can we agree on that? Yes? Perfect.
Here's what's been going on since the last Saturday chitchat.
It's almost 4th of July which means summer is halfway over which means Halloween is already out in Michaels and Target and therefore I can only online shop until about November in fear of being rushed through my whole life.
We made chicken and veggie kebabs 🍢 and swam this weekend – they were the perfect kickoff to summer activities.
I'm slowly becoming emoji obsessed. My apologies if I comment on your Instagram completely in emojis. If it makes it any better, I usually assign words to each and it makes a full sentence in my head. 💇🏼💅🏼👌🏼 I didn't do any of those things, but hey. A gal can dream.
Things I'm definitely going to try soon:
- Cold brew concentrate
- Peach and strawberry layered wine slushies 😍🍑🍓
Never have I ever wanted these things more in my life. Helloooo 4th of July plans.
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Rating: PG-13
In Time arrived in theaters on October 28, 2011. Once I saw previews for this movie, I knew that I had to see it. It's a science fiction, thriller film, and even though it may not be the best in its genre, it still gives the viewers an enjoyable ride. A few of the stars in this film are Justin Timberlake, Olivia Wilde, Matt Bomer, Alex Pettyfer, Cillian Murphy, Amanda Seyfried, and Vincent Kartheiser. In Time is set in the future where time is life; each person has a clock on their left arms that reveals the amount of time they have left to live. After 25 years of life, a person's clock starts, and he/she gets one year to either gain more time or "time out." Time can be obtained by working, stealing, or being given it. Since time is currency, there is a huge gap between classes; those who have more time on their clocks are richer and live "better" lives, and those who do not have much time struggle to get through each day.
The viewer is introduced to the main character Will Salas (Justin Timberlake) who lives with his 50 year old mother, Rachel Salas (Olivia Wilde), in the ghettos. The most time he has ever had on his clock is about a day, so he lives his life day by day. He meets Henry Hamilton (Matt Bomer) who is being harassed by Fortis (Alex Pettyfer) in a bar. Fortis is the boss of a gang named the Minutemen, who are known for taking time from people by force; Will and Henry escape with their time. After a bit of talking, Henry explains the way the system works for the rich and poor, and eventually, Will is able to gain extra time from Henry. Once an unfortunate event occurs in Will's life, he seeks revenge on the system that keeps the classes separated. Timekeeper Raymond Leon (Cillian Murphy) begins to track Will after believing he committed a murder in order to get the additional time. Will travels to a better district in order to stop the unfair treatment of classes; Will encounters Sylvia Weis (Amanda Seyfried) who is the daughter of a very rich and powerful man named Phillipe Weis (Vincent Kartheiser). Shortly after Will and Vincent meet, the fight between the classes officially begins.
The characters in this film seem to be well developed, and each actor brings their character to life. In a way, Will and Sylvia are relatable because who hasn't wanted to change the way the system works or been a bit rebellious. Fortis is the man most people love to hate; he is a perfect bad guy. Raymond is the typical cop trying to make sure everyone obeys the laws and the way of life; he sticks to the rules no matter what and expects the same from the citizens, as well. Phillipe is the man opposing the protagonist, so the viewer, of course, wants to see him defeated. The characters' motives are able to maintain the attention of the viewer and keep a person from looking at their own watch during the movie.
Even though, In Time might not be the very best in its genre, it sure does an excellent job keeping the audience entertained. Not only is there action, but a deep plot that makes a person think of their own life. This movie is definitely worth watching.
My Rating: ★★★★