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Hedera, which is powered by its own proprietary Hashgraph technology, recently released its community update, followed by its Q4 performance report by Messari. And for those interested in its success as well as the performance of its native coin HBAR, there are some intriguing results to consider when determining its price movement for the year 2023.
Hedera's Growing Dominance
Hedera has reportedly accomplished a throughput of 18.98 transactions per second, as stated in the most recent transaction per second (TPS). In terms of the number of transactions, it managed to complete 530 million of them over the course of the year. During the length of the previous year, there were approximately 769,000 new transactions initiated. These data point to a sound expansion of the Hedera network in spite of difficult market conditions and the brewing crypto winter of 2022.
Despite the downward trend in price action, Hedera's fundamentals have kept moving upward after a productive third quarter. The transfer volume and transaction count for Hedera increased by 123% and 70%, respectively, during the fourth quarter. After reaching new all-time highs in the third quarter, the number of daily active users and new accounts both dipped marginally, but they remained significantly higher than in the previous quarters. The combination of increased activity and a slight drop in user numbers hints that the users are extremely engaged on the network.
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SaucerSwap, Hedera's first decentralized exchange (DEX), along with other DeFi protocols like as Stader, HeliSwap, and Bubbleswap, contributed to the growth of Hedera's TVL by $75 million in the Q4 of 2022. In addition to these, Hedera benefited from the launch of a number of initiatives, including Zoop, Clout.art, Numbers & RoadCode, and a great deal of other ventures.
Hedera (HBAR) Price Action
All these factors have corroborated well with the price of Hedera (HBAR), which recently witnessed a rally of over 75% in the past thirty days. In spite of this significant uptick, the flagship cryptocurrency recently saw a price dip of over 6% in the past seven days. With the upcoming packed calendar of economic data and central bank decisions, combined with growing geopolitical tensions — HBAR could see a further setback in terms of price. However, as time has shown, the effects of these elements are typically transient and have a tendency to fade away with time. In the past, the crypto market has been beneficial to projects that have demonstrated positive figures in terms of performance, and HBAR seems to be no exception.
In the event that central banks adopt a more dovish stance and affirm that inflation is falling, this would be a bullish situation for HBAR. It would imply that the factors that were dragging down 2022 are beginning to weaken, which might lead to an influx of bullish bids in the price movement. It is reasonable to anticipate that HBAR will break beyond $0.08538374 and then surge higher towards $0.10 on the back of that change.
Another bull case could be Hedera announcing their 28th governing council member, which already comprises industry heavyweights like Google, Boeing, LG, IBM, Nomura and others. In the event that another significant name emerges, HBAR might possibly stage a comeback to breach its all-time high and rally towards $1, similar to what happened when previous council member announcements were made. As things stand, the price of Hedera (HBAR) is currently being traded at $0.063. This represents a decrease of 8.82% in the past 24 hours, in contrast to its 5.89% dump during the last seven days, as per CoinGape's crypto market tracker.
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दूसरी पत्नी पति की क्रूरता की शिकायत नहीं कर सकती: हाईकोर्ट (वीडियो)
Jul 25 2023 05:22
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जानिए कैसे होती है भारत के मुख्य न्यायाधीश की नियुक्ति ?
Oct 10 2022 09:37
ई एस आई सी
ई पी एफ
इण्डिया न्यूज़
लाइफ स्टाइल
आपकी राय !
'संदेह का लाभ': गुवाहाटी हाईकोर्ट ने 2012 में अपने नाबालिग बेटे को गला घोंट कर मारने के आरोपी पिता को बरी किया
May 18 2023 05:08
केंद्रीय मंत्रियों के खिलाफ भ्रष्टाचार की शिकायतों पर की गई कार्रवाई की जानकारी की आड़ में संजीव चतुर्वेदी की दबाव डालने की रणनीति': पीएमओ ने सुप्रीम कोर्ट में कहा
Oct 04 2022 07:25
अरूण जेटली के 66 साल
Sep 09 2019 07:25
कई जिम्मेदारिओं को निभाने वाली पहली महिला थीं सुषमा स्वराज
Sep 09 2019 07:03
सरकार की मंशा अच्छी है लेकिन मंशा अच्छी होने से क्या काम चलेगा? क्योंकि उस मंशा पर अमल तो इन्हीं सरकारी बाबुओं को करना है-विपिन मल्हन
Jul 10 2019 06:36
किसी भी पार्टी के मैनिफेस्टो में फौजियों के बारे में कुछ भी नहीं लिखा है: मृणालिनी सिंह
May 06 2019 07:34
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Apr 06 2019 07:38
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The members of our Association appreciate the gesture of the government towards achieving of goal to Ease of Doing Business in talking historic decision by reducing rate of ESI contributions. However the time has come that the rate of contribution of provident fund be reduced substantially. While considering and average wage of Rs.8000 per month, the lowest paid employee will have to shell out Rs.960 per month which is substantial and unaffordable since his/her immediate necessities/requirements are more demanding. with sweeping changed in lifestyles priorities have also changed too.
How an employee spends, how he saves his money as earned by him, should be left to him. The employer's share of contribution also be paid to the employee every month. Thought casting heavy financial liability by an employer towards its matching share of contribution, no employee apperciates this invisible gesture. This aspect can be noticed that while attracting the candidates for employment or for retention of employees, the employers are compelled to mention this amount od EPF contribution as Cost to Company (CTC) Despite this reference in CTC, an employee is always concerned about his take home salary since deferred amount is not at all significant.
If the Scheme is not abolished it would be appropriate that insead of confiscating the hard earned wages the membership of the scheme should be optional for the employees.
- 1 - Althought the definition of 'employee' under section2(e) of the payment of Gratuity Act, 1972 does not spell out as to whether the director is an employee or not but it depends upon the fuctions or the duties performed by a director. it is, however made clear that that if a director of a Company is performing duties and is working for the Company then he will come within the purview of an 'employee' under the Act.
- 1 - The reasons for deviation from the rule of ' last come first go ' as contained in section 25-G of the industrial Disputes Act have to be shown on the face of the order of retenchment and could not be seen from other records of the employer where the services of junior employees were retained and the seniors were retrenched and when challenged , no justifiable reasons were given in support of the departure from the rule, it has been held that the retrenchment will be illegal.
An employer is liable to pay damages and interest if after deducting the share of the employees from their salary does not deposit in their EPF accounts.
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An appeal was filed by the appellant before the Employees' Provident Fund Appellate Tribuna, challenging the order dated 18.12.2012 passed by the EPF Authority under sections 7- A and 17- Q of the Act.
Brief Facts: Appellant's version is that it has been following the provisions of the Act since the day of allotment of PF Code. Gross salary of the employees, as per pay slips provided to them consists of basic wages house rent allowance etc. The appellant was depositing EPF contributions (employer's and employee's shares) in their respective accounts on the basic of basic wages. Version of the EPF Authority is that the appellant was not only deducting EPF contribution i.e employee,s share only from the basic wages but on the allowances and even in some cases at the rate more than the prescribed rate of EPF contribution but was remitting the EPF contributions in the accunts respective account of the employees at the prescribed rates thereby misappropriating a considerable amount for his own hains.
Reasons and Decision: The EPF Authority observed that undisputedly the employer has to pay EPF dues at the prescribed rate on the basis of basis wage and the employer has no liability to pay EPF dues on Allowances Appellant is receiving PF contribution on full minimum wages without splitting by making deductions from the wages of the emloyees as per agreement between appellant and employees where as deposting the EPF contributios only on the basic of basic wages and allowances. The Act of the appellant reducing its statutory liability amounts to mislead its clients into paying a higher amount to wards EPF contributions on the total minimum wages thereby depriving the employees from their welfare. The doctrine of audi alteram patram has three basic essentials. Firstly a person against whom an order is required to be passed must be granted an opportunity of being heard, to provide a fair and transparent procedure and lastly, the authority concerned must apply its mind and dispose the matter by a reasoned or speaking order. Impugened order has been passed by following due procedure giving due opportunities to the appellant by the EPF Authority. Hence, appeal stands dismissed.
- 1 - Under the Labour Laws, a privilege or benefit of whatsoever nature once extended either by contract custom or usage cannot be unilateraily withdrawn by the employer. In one case the Bombay High Court has held that unilateral reduction of wages of an employee will be contary to section9-A of the industrail Disputes Act, hence not permissible.
I am likely to retire next year and want to avail the benefit of ESI. Can I avail ESI benefit after my retirement?
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Yes. A retired insured person can avail medical benefits on his/her superannuation for himself/herself and his or her spouce subject to the condition that he/she should deposit a sum of Rs. 120 per year in Advance with a certificate from the employer in form (available from local office) that he/she had been employed by him.

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Ahead of the 2019 general elections, All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship candidate in Lagos State, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, says he will provide free Wi-fi facility at the Lagos State University (LASU) if elected.
Sanwo-Olu faces a tough task succeding Akinwunmi Ambode with the Peoples Democratic Party's (PDP) Jimi Agbade showing serious attempts.
Sanwo-Olu made the pledge on Thursday at a special 70th birthday lecture and inauguration of a 500-seater Lecture Theatre donated to LASU by Mr Adeyemi Makanjuola, Chairman, Caverton Offshore Support Group.
The lecture, delivered by Professor of International Law, Akin Oyebode, is titled; Town and Gown, Giving in the Age of Scarcity.
Sanwo-Olu said that the provision of free Wi-Fi at LASU would further improve access to quality and advance technological development in the university.
The APC governorship candidate said that the recent call by Dr Wale Babalakin, Chairman, Governing Council, University of Lagos on Lagos State to spend N1.2 million per student annually was doable.
According to him, spending N1.2 million on about 50,000 LASU students would cost Lagos State N60 billion annually, describing it as achievable.
He described Makanjuola as sound a minded and impeccable person of integrity who had devoted his time and resources to mentor young adults and improve humanity.
"I have taken a lot of personal lecture and mentorship from the celebrant, who is a father, an uncle to be reckoned with and I wish him the very best, long life and sound health and abundant blessings," he said.
Also speaking, Gov. Ambode, assured that Sanwoolu would complete all the ongoing projects in the university if elected.
Among dignitaries present at the event were Lagos monarch, Oba Rilwan Akiolu, Dr Wale Babalakin, Mr Akin Kekere-Ekun, Former, Chairman, LASU Governing Council, among others.


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An outdoor fountain in the garden overlooking the roof of his house. The house is on a hill with terraces in the back.
Next post I will share the beautiful creations he made for us.
OK...this guy is making me feel like a total schlep!!! WOW! He has a LOT going on in and around his home! His talent apparently knows no boundaries!!! I am so in love with that lower patio that I am just about to faint! And from what part of his brain does he come up with all these fabulous recycling ideas??!?!?! Amazing!!! I especially love the old patio umbrella for growing vines! I'll bet that looks cool when it's all bloomed out! That fence is a knockout, too! What a great way to recycle stuff and have a fence that has so much character. And if the high wind tears it up, it's not like he's out any money on the deal. Genius! And that BOOKCASE on rollers??!?!??!! What the what??!?!?!! I LOVE this guy!!!ReplyDelete
Thanks for taking us along, Dianne. Terry is one creative soul. What an interesting garden with all the unique touches from the privacy screens of wood, cork, and glass to the clever use of umbrella forms for vining plants. Clever ideas! Love the ideas of the rolling bookcase and the copper covered doors and tabletops. Amazing guy! I look forward to seeing more from your visit.ReplyDelete
Dianne, what a gorgeous home. I love the sheets of copper everywhere. It is my favorite metal!! The outdoor screen is gorgeous. So much to look at. Very artistic. I do so love this space. Thanks so much for sharing so much beauty.. Happy Springs. xo marlisReplyDelete
What a neat tour. So imaginative and creative.
- The Tablescaper
So many interesting decorating ideas in one space. I am wondering, when this man sleeps - it seems like he must stay up all night thinking of new ideas or implementing them. Thanks for the tour!ReplyDelete
Wow, what a stunning home. I ♥ the privacy panels on the patio. Oh, to be so talented!ReplyDelete
Wow! You can tell the house is owned by an artist. So many original design and elements. Beautiful and unique...ChristineReplyDelete
what an amazing home. there is so much creativity all over it....thanks for the pictures. made me wish I could see more ..
thanks, Mona
Newest follower here! I found you though the blog hop, you have a wonderful blog. I look forward to reading more. You can find me at meandmr.com
-Melanie @meandmr.com
What a fascinating place just oozing with creativity!
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Susan and Bentley
What a great tour. So imaginative and creative.
Can't wait for the next installment!
Thanks for linking to Let's Dish!
Well, there is no doubt whatsoever that saying he is creative is an understatement. Love the rolling bookcart. Many of his designs remind me of a style you would greatly appreciate. Looks like a lot to take care of!ReplyDelete


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I have talked with numerous veterans who have told me that their identity was so intertwined with their military affiliation that they had a difficult time understanding who they were as an individual. When you aren't sure who you are as a person, the path from service member to civilian can be a challenging one. We feel lost, unsure of next steps, and look for answers anywhere we can find them. But it doesn't have to be that way.
In today's episode, Erin talks with Lacey Alexander, a 21-year veteran of the United States Air Force. After retirement, Lacey spent 6 months of intentional work to transition from SMSgt Alexander to Lacey Alexander. Through coaching, self-reflection, and continuous learning she was able to define her values and vision to launch her own business and refine her focus to live in her purpose.
She now operates her Coaching, Consulting and Leadership Development business, Creative Solutions A2Z, focused on helping individuals and organizations succeed. Lacey also holds a number of roles in executive coaching, writing curriculum, doing instructional design, and teaching courses in partnership with companies such as Sayge, Resilience Building Leader Program (RBLP), Rutgers University, Freedom Learning Group and The Ira C. Eaker Center for Leadership Development. Her overarching goal is to live a life continuing to grow, and supporting others on their growth journey.
While serving, Lacey was fortunate to be stationed in multiple locations around the world, and lead multi-national teams in locations to include: Okinawa, Japan, Germany, Italy, and deployments to multiple countries in the Middle East. This experience expanded her world view and created a passion for travel and appreciation of the rich cultures around the world.
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You do not need an electrician to replace a light switch in Phoenix, AX. However, it is recommended that you have an electrician replace a light switch for you if:
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Replacing a light switch can be a fairly simple project if you know what you are doing, but is not something all homeowners are equipped to do themselves. To find out more about getting your light switch replaced, call us today.
A faulty light switch may not cause a fire in your Phoenix home, but there is the possibility that it could if the root cause of your faulty light switch is damaged wiring. It is always best to replace your light switch if you notice that it is faulty. If the problem persists, you should also have your home's wiring checked, as it is important to have well functioning wiring in your home to protect against operational and safety risks. To learn more about getting your light switch replaced, contact us today.
It costs around $100-$200 to replace an electrical switch in Phoenix, AZ. The price can vary due to:
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Getting your electrical switch replaced is a good idea, especially if your current switch is becoming faulty or has broken. Having your electrical switch replaced by an electrician ensures that the job is done correctly and is covered under a workmanship warranty. To get your electrical switch replaced, call us today.
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What makes some formulators of these products think these type of products going to help our skin? One would wonder herpes simplex virus were thinking. Is there any hope?
It is extremely pleasing to say 'indeed yes', there is. Start using natural ethnic skin care products. Stop using toxic appliances. We know just how sensitive our skin is, so the first thing we need to do is avoid chemical-laden skin care and personal care products like the plague.
These types of products can prove to be devastating to our skin in many ways. Unfortunately, these products were saturating and even dominating the cosmetics industry for quite some time.
In both the ethnic personal care market as well as the mainstream personal care market, there's a lot left to be desired. By now, you probably have a good idea why it is a bad idea to use most mainstream personal care products for sensitive skin of color. In order to worry, natural personal care products become the answer.
Natural Skin Care: Herbs Make document for Ethnic Skin
When it appears to natural skin care, herbs contained in products possess a very positive influence ethnic skin. There is an important difference within the way herbal skin care and conventional skin care works.
Herbs themselves, contain not only single active constituents, but many active constituents that provide necessary nutrients to your. These multiple compounds acting together, can more effectively address skin problems from every viewpoint.
Remember, plant cells and human cells are very compatible. Can all this implies? It translates that herbals treat not only the symptoms, but the underlying reason for any existing skin or health condition more practically.
It is well-known that herbs much more gentle in nature, on not just the skin, but the body as being a whole. You might be attributed to the fact that herbs in order to extracted as naturally occurring substances. Herbs are gentle and do not produce any major, toxic side effects on skin care.
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Natural products either purchased or home-made from natural ingredients, ought to the preferred choice before conventional personal care goods are sought after from the mainstream cosmetics industry.


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Nutri Ninja BL490UK Review
- Dedicated automatic programmes
- Dishwasher-safe
- Compact
- Blades don't lock in place
- Noisy
- Limited capacity
Key Specifications
- Review Price: £180.00
- 650ml cup, 500ml cup, 2 x flip-top Sip & Seal lids
- Processor bowl, Chopping blade, Dough blade
- Pro Extractor blade
What is the Nutri Ninja BL490UK Compact Kitchen System?
Justifying the space in a kitchen for a blender and food processor can be tricky. Fortunately, the Compact Kitchen System has both areas covered, acting as a smoothie machine and a general kitchen helper in one.
As well as the Auto-iQ "intelligent" blending function that features on the standard Nutri Ninja machine, it also has a Smooth Boost button, for creamier results, and pre-programmed speeds and settings to help it make dough, cake batters, pastry, purees, dips and sauces.
Nutri Ninja BL490UK Compact Kitchen System – Design and Features
A panel of clearly labelled buttons on the front of the Compact Kitchen System leaves you in no doubt that this machine is all about function. It's finished in no-nonsense black and silver, but fortunately, its diminutive size helps to offset the overall heavy-duty effect.
Design hasn't been completely overlooked, however, since there are some helpful features. Handles at the base of the machine remove the temptation to pick it up incorrectly.
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As well as two cups for smoothies and the Pro Extractor blade unit for blitzing them, it has a processor bowl with two attachments. There's a chopping blade with four knives protruding from it – so sharp they sliced a cloth when it was gently hand-washed – and a dough blade for kneading and mixing. Neither lock into the bowl, which is something to be aware of when pouring out the contents.
Each button on the front of the base unit corresponds to a particular function or programme (all of which can be paused). There's Start/Stop, a manual setting that runs at high speed for 60 seconds and will stop any programme, Pulse, Smooth Boost, and a setting for creamier results (which is the default for the Auto-iQ Extract and Blend programmes).
You'll also find Low for 30 seconds of slow mixing, Auto-iQ Extract for blending leafy or hard fruits and vegetables, Auto-iQ Blend for softer foods and milkshakes, and Auto-iQ Chop, a programme of pulses and pauses for ingredient prep and ground meat.
Nutri Ninja BL490UK Compact Kitchen System – What is it like to use?
While there are recipes provided with the machine, they're mostly focused on making smoothies and drinks, with only a handful provided for the food processor element.
We started by making a Power Ball smoothie using the Auto-iQ Blend programme with Smooth Boost activated. This combined banana, coconut milk, cocoa powder and blueberries – a fruit that's often difficult to completely blend in smoothies.
After the programmed blending time had elapsed, the smoothie was of a noticeably creamy, consistent texture. There were only a few particles of blueberry skin remaining, which was impressive. It's quite noisy during operation, however, so some recipes may be better prepared the night before.
Next, we tried a recipe with more fibrous ingredients: Ginger Pear Defense. This included pear, fresh ginger, honey, lemon juice and water. Using the Auto-iQ Extract programme, it blended and paused for around 45 seconds to leave a frothy liquid with a relatively smooth consistency. The pear – which can often be gritty – was thoroughly blended, but there was some fine sediment in the drink. Left for a few minutes, this separated out.
Swapping the cups for the food processor bowl and dough blade, we attempted pizza dough. Unfortunately, this recipe wasn't suitable for the capacity of the bowl – the flour required for it alone filled the bowl past the maximum mark.
Once the required liquid was added and the lid put on, this caused the contents to overflow onto the worktop. Using the Low setting for 30 seconds the machine struggled, even when some of the contents had been removed. The dough wasn't properly mixed and required a second mix using Low, plus some kneading by hand afterwards. The dough rose well, but once baked the pizza base was heavy and thick.
We finished by using the chopping blade to dice leeks using Auto-iQ Chop. This programme worked incredibly well, delivering evenly chopped vegetables in a matter of seconds.
All the parts could be popped into the dishwasher, making clean-up straightforward. However, washing the chopping blade by hand is hazardous since it's very sharp and awkward to wash safely. A dedicated cleaning brush would have been useful.
Should I buy the Nutri Ninja BL490UK Compact Kitchen System?
While it will never completely fill the gap of a full-sized blender, the Compact Kitchen System is a workable compromise. It brings a lot to the table – but there are shortcomings in terms of capacity and capability, and it's a shame that adjustment is required for a basic recipe, such as pizza dough.
That said, the Nutri Ninja BL490UK is ideal for small amounts of food processing or quick tasks, plus its size means you're more likely to have it out on the worktop all the time – a real advantage for anyone with limited cupboard space.
Good for smoothie fans who want a little extra, or capable cooks needing a small, powerful processor.


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"It was when I was forty-five. I was going through a 20 year battle with anorexia and bulimia… Women Food and God … would have helped me if I'd read it back then." – Jane Fonda
Women Food and God: An Unexpected Guide to Almost Everything
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California's "Camp Fire" is already the state's most devastating wildfire on record, and combined with the "Woolsey Fire," has killed more than 30 people and left more than 220 more missing. As such, the shares of California power providers PG&E Corporation (NYSE:PCG) and Edison International (NYSE:EIX) are getting destroyed today, with Morgan Stanley estimating massive losses for both property and utility equipment. What's more, options traders are bombarding PCG and EIX today.
PG&E was already blamed for some of California's most lethal wildfires last year, as authorities attributed the blazes to trees coming into contact with power lines. The company is expected to spend roughly $6 billion on wildfire safety over the next five years. Lawmakers in September passed a bill that should help the utility provider avoid billions of dollars in liabilities, and help customers avoid massive hikes in energy costs.
PCG stock on Friday suffered its steepest one-day percentage loss in 16 years, dropping 16.5%. The equity is down another 14.7% today to trade at $34.05, and earlier touched a 14-year low of $24.95. Already down more than 27% so far in November, the equity is on pace for its worst month since 2001.
So far today, roughly 20,000 calls and 11,000 puts have changed hands -- three times the average intraday volume. Most active is the November 35 call, where close to 4,400 contracts have traded. Digging deeper, it appears a healthy portion of the calls may have been bought to open. If so, the speculators are expecting PG&E shares to rebound above $35 before front-month options expire at Friday's close.
Shares of Edison International -- which supplies electricity to a large portion of Southern California -- are trading at 5-year lows today. The stock plummeted more than 12% on Friday, for its worst session since December 2017, back when another round of wildfires were raging near Los Angeles. The equity is down another 11.2% today to trade at $54.17, and earlier bottomed at $45.50. Already this month, EIX has surrendered 22%.
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Telangana, Telangana council best options: Srikrishna panel (Intro Roundup)By IANS
Thursday, January 6, 2011
NEW DELHI/HYDERABAD - The much-awaited Srikrishna Committee report unveiled Thursday said the demand for a separate Telangana was "not entirely unjustified" and ruled that the best options in the present circumstances were giving the region that includes Hyderabad an autonomous council or breaking up Andhra Pradesh for good.
The committee's findings were made public by Home Minister P. Chidambaram in New Delhi at a meeting of political parties from the state that was boycotted by the Telangana Rashtra Samiti (TRS), Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and the main opposition Telugu Desam Party (TDP).
While Chidambaram urged political parties to consider the 461-page report "with an open mind" and said a second all-party meeting would be held soon, TRS chief K. Chandrasekhara Rao declared that people would not agree to anything short of a Telangana state with Hyderabad as its capital.
"I am requesting the prime minister to abide by the statement he made in parliament and the assurance given by the government" promising a separate Telangana, he said in Hyderabad.
The BJP also pressed for formation of the new state.
"The state should be formed at the earliest… Delay is not in the interest of the country," party spokesman Shahnawaz Hussain told reporters in New Delhi.
The Congress had a varying response at the meeting. While party legislator from Telangana region Uttam Kumar Reddy favoured option five in the summary of the report which talks of carving out a separate state of Telangana with its capital as Hyderabad, the other party representative, MP K.S. Rao said the panel had gone into a number of issues including river sharing, education and development and all parties should consider the report before giving their opinion.
Chief Minister N. Kiran Kumar Reddy did not speak during the meeting.
Andhra Pradesh, where emotions were running high in the run up to the unveiling of the report, received the suggestions of the Srikrishna panel more or less with calm barring some violence on Osmania University campus in Hyderabad and sporadic protests in some other parts of Telangana.
The issue of a Telangana state, raised many times in the past too, has divided Andhra Pradesh. Even leaders of TDP and Congress from the backward region of 10 districts have come out in its support.
The report has given six options but laid thrust on the last two.
The most favoured way out, listed sixth in the report, talks about keeping the state united and taking constitutional and statutory measures for the socio-economic development and political empowerment of Telangana region.
This, it said, could be done by setting up a statutory and empowered Telangana Regional Council with adequate transfer of funds, functions and functionaries.
It said the "second best option" - listed fifth in the report - was to bifurcate the state into Telangana and Seemandhra with existing boundaries with Hyderabad as the former's capital.
Seemandhra would have a new capital.
This option, the committee feels, had to be given consideration. In a major fillip to the advocates of Telangana, it said the demand for a separate state was "not entirely unjustified".
The committee "least favoured" the option of maintaining status quo. It, however, said that the option of breaking up the state into Seemandhra and Telangana with Hyderabad as a union territory may not be "practicable".
The choice of splitting the state into Rayala-Telangana and coastal Andhra regions with Hyderabad as an integral part of Rayala-Telangana may not be acceptable to all three regions, it said.
It said its fourth option of creating a Seemandhra and Telangana with an enlarged Hyderabad as union territory by including Nalgonda district in the southeast to Guntur in coastal Andhra and via Mahabubnagar in the south was likely to be stiffly opposed by Telangana protagonists.
Telangana was part of the erstwhile princely state of Hyderabad. It was merged with Andhra state in 1956 to form Andhra Pradesh. Telangana leaders say the region is discriminated in comparison to the rest of the state.
The report of the Srikrishna Committee, constituted in February last year, comprises two volumes and nine chapters.
Chidambaram urged political parties to consider the report "with an open mind". He said the committee had given six options but "rejected the first three choices as not practical".
He asked parties, groups and individuals to "show adequate respect to the labour of the committee" and told them not to reach "instant conclusions".
Chidambaram said another meeting of political parties from Andhra Pradesh would be held by the end of this month.
He said the parties which met Thursday had agreed to discuss the report within their parties and "form their final view".
Chidambaram "deeply regretted" the boycott by some political parties.
Among the eight parties invited, only five — the Congress, Communist Party of India-Marxist, Communist Party of India, Majilis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen and Praja Rajyam Party — attended Thursday's meeting.
TRS chief Rao urged Prime Minister Manmohan Singh not to dilly-dally on the Telangana issue but table a bill in parliament in the budget session to carve out a separate state.
Tags: Hyderabad, Manmohan Singh, New Delhi, P Chidambaram


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Title: Did We Agree To Be Arch-Rivals?
Original Title: 说好成为彼此的宿敌呢[穿书]
Author: 轻风白杨 (Qingfeng Baiyang)
Translated by: ~PurpleLy~
Gu Feidi was abruptly startled: "Why?"
Gu Ruohai said, "Recently, the martial arts circles have been in constant turmoil. Eluo Ghost Tent's spies have been discovered in Tongyun Temple and Wujiangmen. You're still young; don't get involved in this dispute; just practice martial arts calmly in the Pavilion."
"But Father," Gu Feidi said anxiously, "Su Yang introduced the Gu worm into his body to save me. For the sake of sentiment and reason, I shouldn't be abandoning him…"
Gu Ruohai regarded his son's apprehensive expression, paused for a moment, and asked, "For the sake of sentiment and reason?"
Gu Feidi looked down: "…The sentiment of being classmates, the reason is to repay the favour."
"You and Su Yang truly harbour only classmates' sentiment towards each other?" Gu Ruohai asked in a deep voice.
The stresses on his tone fell on the second half of the sentence, bringing with it obvious questioning, Gu Feidi couldn't help but panic.
He clenched his fists, wiped his sweating palms onto his shirt, swallowed, and replied: "Classmates and… the affection of intimate friends who've fought side by side. That time I was in Lesser Jade House's Jade Mirror Pond… and also the matter of him blocking the sword for me in the Wasteland; Father should have already heard of them."
After Gu Feidi finished speaking, he finally had the courage to raise his eyes and look Gu Ruohai in the face: "So he and I should be regarded as friends whom we can trust with our lives."
Gu Ruohai stared fixedly at Gu Feidi's eyes. After a moment, he said: "You value him."
Gu Feidi: "He's a brother I trust with my life—of course I value him."
Gu Ruohai slowly exhaled and raised his hand to pat Gu Feidi's shoulder. "You've grown up…"
Without waiting for Gu Feidi to say anything, he continued, "I'm not a good father, nor a good husband. When you were younger, there was a long period of time that I didn't care about both you and your mother."
Seeing that his father appeared upset, Gu Feidi consoled: "How can you say such things? Although you were strict, you taught me martial arts and instructed me to study and practice calligraphy every day. How can you say that you never cared?"
Gu Ruohai smiled and said, "In any case, you've been a good son since you were a child; sensible, courteous and also diligent. You're strict and self-disciplined. The entire Pavilion praises you without exception. They say that my Tengyun Pavilion has a responsible and trustworthy Young Pavilion Master, succession is promising…"
Gu Feidi stood rooted to the spot, unable to say anything.
He absentmindedly looked at his father, who was already sporting white hair at his temples, and his fingers by his side trembled uncontrollably.
"Although Su Yang comes from the Devil Sect, you and him entered Lesser Jade House at the same time and have some friendly relations, so there's actually nothing wrong with it." Gu Ruohai continued, "Back then, I was also…… friends with the Devil Sect Leader. We travelled the Jianghu together when we were younger."
As he spoke, he gave a faint sigh and looked straight at Gu Feidi: "But you have to understand that sometimes, many things don't develop in the direction you expect. I do not wish for my son to experience the same pain that I suffered last time."
Gu Feidi was taken aback: "…Pain?"
Gu Ruohai smiled: "It's best not to mention past events. You need to know that the people from the Devil Sect are unscrupulous, ignore common customs and human sentiments. They behave completely according to their own wishes. Now he treats you well and is willing to risk his life to block a sword for you, but it doesn't mean that he won't abandon you for others in the future."
He hesitated for a moment before speaking sincerely and earnestly: "You've affection for him, but you must remember to protect yourself."
With those words, Gu Feidi became stunned then and there.
He bore a frantic expression; he grabbed the corners of his clothes, and his throat trembled for a long time before calling out in a low voice, "…Father?"
"Do you like him?" Gu Ruohai gave a wry smile; although it was a question, the tone in it was certain.
Gu Feidi was tongue-tied for a long time, then bit his lip and avoided looking directly at Gu Ruohai.
He tried to prevaricate: "He and I are both men… How—how can I like him?"
Gu Ruohai sighed and didn't pursue this topic.
"Go back quietly to your Feiniao House. As for the matter of discreetly sending Su Yang to southwest Snow Mountain, I shall arrange for Feng Lin to attend to it." He said calmly, "Ling Yun came back some time ago and caused a big fuss. I punished her by making her ponder her mistakes in seclusion at Xieyun House. You can go and have a talk with her."
Gu Feidi frowned slightly: "Why did Father punish xiao shimei?"
Gu Ruohai asked in turn, "You truly don't know?"
"Is… is it because of Fan Xi?" Gu Feidi said, "Just because he comes from the Qinglian Sect, Father deems him a poor match for our Tengyun Pavilion, so you disagree of xiao shimei's involvement with him?"
Gu Ruohai asked again, "When did your father have such opinions on family status?"
Gu Feidi clenched his fists and forced himself to calm down.
Gu Ruohai sighed: "I punished her because she thoughtlessly allowed herself to be instigated by a man to elope with him. Aside from the dangers women face outside because of elopement, they will also encounter censures, which are more severe for women than they are for men. Whether it's the Qinglian Sect or the Devil Sect, it's not their background that worries me, do you understand?"
Seeing Gu Feidi still frowning, he said helplessly, "No matter, when you become a father in the future, you'll naturally understand."
Gu Feidi opened his mouth as if he wanted to say something, but finally closed it and uttered nothing.
"Go back and rest." Gu Ruohai said, "I've asked them to prepare red bean cake and sweet-scented osmanthus glutinous rice. Don't eat so much; there's river fish for dinner."
"Father…" Gu Feidi called out in a low voice, "…There's one more thing."
"Say it."
"When I was in the Devil Sect, I met with the Devil Sect's leader." Gu Feidi said, reaching to the inside of his lapel for the letter and handing it over, "He requested for me to give this letter to Father."
Gu Ruohai's gaze fell onto the handwriting on the letter and then slowly moved to the cluster of green bamboos at the signature portion.
For a long, long time, there was no movement.
Gu Feidi glanced up suspiciously, but couldn't discern any clues from his father's face.
It wasn't until a night crow suddenly cawed from outside the window that Gu Ruohai recovered and reached out to take the letter from Gu Feidi's hand.
"You can go back first," he said.
Gu Feidi nodded, cupped his fists, and bowed, slowly exiting Gu Ruohai's room.
Before he left the room, he looked back and saw that the imposing, broad-shouldered figure was still standing motionless in the hall.
Su Yang didn't sleep well that night; his heart was being weighed down by an unprovoked restlessness, and he was awakened by the slightest noise around him.
As the sky brightened, his expression was one of complete exhaustion. He turned over and got out of bed, deciding not to sleep for the time being and instead wait for noon to make up for the lost sleep.
When Mei Shisan brought breakfast, Fan Xi finally regained consciousness.
He hugged the quilt and stared at Su Yang with a muddled expression. It took a long time for him to react, and he leapt up from the couch.
"You actually came to Central Plains!" Fan Xi said in astonishment.
When he noticed the Tengyun Pavilion attire worn by Su Yang, his eyes widened: "Gu Feidi took you back to Tengyun Pavilion already?"
Su Yang said, "No, he went home to deliver a letter and told me to wait for him here. We'll then head to the southwest together. As for you, looks like the matter with Pu Lingyun isn't going to be easy to solve?"
Fan Xi gave a bitter smile: "Not only is it not easy to solve, I don't know what I should do right now. Ling'er had also returned to Tengyun Pavilion to pass a message, but was immediately punished by Leader Gu to ponder her mistakes in seclusion, and I don't know if she had been scolded. I've been requesting to see Leader Gu, but have been refused entrance…"
"Leader Gu doesn't consent to your relationship?" Su Yang was a little worried.
"Likely." Fan Xi said dejectedly, "After all, the Qinglian Sect is just a minor sect. To make it sound a bit better, you can say we're both righteous and evil. To make it sound bad,… ho, the Jianghu calls us fence-sitters. You should've also heard about it before."
Fan Qi was dissatisfied when he heard this: "Er Ge, how can you extinguish your own fire?! Now that the Da Ge* has started to assist Father in running his affairs, it'll get better and better!"
(*TN: da = big, ge = brother)
Fan Xi sneered: "Da Ge? Since when are there mutually beneficial acts in this Jianghu? He thought that my Qinglian Sect could be like a gold ingot that everyone would like…"
Su Yang was in no mood to listen to Qinglian Sect's matters. Right now, he was even more worried about Gu Feidi.
If the Leader Gu was incapable of even accepting Qinglian Sect, then he—the Devil Sect's Young Saint… and a man to boot—how could he possibly obtain his approval and have a 'happy ever after' with Gu Feidi?
He knew that even in modern times, when the family was at this critical juncture, this kind of situation would also be very difficult for them. What's more, the setting here was in ancient times, where the continuation of the family line was an important affair. The Devil Sect Leader's indulgence before had made him too lax, and he hadn't noticed that he and Gu Feidi had actually reached a point of no return.
——And he'd actually resolved not to enter Tengyun Pavilion; completely throwing all the pressure onto Gu Feidi.
"Hey! Wakey-wakey!" Fan Xi suddenly shouted.
Su Yang woke up from his train of thought and tried to console himself: It's okay, Gu Feidi is going home this time just to deliver a letter, not to immediately confess anything to Leader Gu, so you shouldn't need to worry… right?
"Don't talk anymore." He twitched his mouth. "First, eat breakfast. What's your plan for later?"
They sat down at the dining table, and Fan Xi curled his lips: "I've to go back to where I'm staying to tidy up and then head over to Tengyun Pavilion to hand over the calling card. I still have to go to work in the afternoon."
Su Yang was surprised: "Go to work?"
Fan Xi said: "If not? I've been staying in Lanyang for twenty-something days, and the travelling expenses I've brought with me have all been spent long ago. If I don't work, should I wait and wander around, begging on the streets?"
Su Yang only reacted to the mention of travelling expenses. He never seemed to concern himself about expenditures, so he immediately turned to look at Mei Shisan.
Mei Shisan said, "Young Saint, don't worry. We have sufficient funds, and we have silver deposits in the Central Plains draught bank, which can be accessed at any time with your official seal."
Fan Xi tittered lightly and said with a smile, "Young Saint, you're truly a person of eminence; I'm guessing you've never had to worry about money."
Fan Qi was bewildered : "Ak… Young Saint?"
Fan Xi: "Ng? Why? Don't you know each other? Don't you know that he is the Devil Sect's Young Saint, Su Yang?"
Fan Qi: !!!
Fan Xi: "…Are you stupid! You don't know him, yet he lets you bring me to his room, so you actually brought me?! What if he chopped me up and threw me into the river?"
Fan Qi refused to concede: "I don't know him, but I know his sister aaa!"
Fan Xi was infuriated: "Since when did the Devil Sect's Young Saint have sisters?!"
Fan Qi instantly became confused and turned to ask Su Yang: "But I truly saw a lady that day who looked exactly like you…"
As he spoke, his voice became lower and lower, but his mouth grew bigger and bigger, as if he'd discovered something tremendous.
Fan Xi was taken aback, looked suspiciously at Su Yang, and asked rather uncertainly, "Don't tell me you… disguised…"
Su Yang didn't mind in the least: "Mmm, disguised myself as a woman."
Fan Xi raised his eyebrows with great interest.
Fan Qi couldn't calm down: "Wha—what? What? That lady… that lady was you?!"
Ignoring Fan Qi who was in the process of having his view of the world crumble to bits, Su Yang said to Fan Xi, "If you need to, I can lend you some money first."
As for whether it was necessary for him to repay, it was only a matter if he said so.
Fan Xi refused: "No, if I can take root in this Lanyang City on my own, it would be more just and courageous when I go to Tengyun Pavilion to send a calling card every day. Ling'er grew up in Tengyun Pavilion and has been living there worry-free since childhood. I won't tolerate it if she has to suffer hardship being together with me."
Su Yang raised his hand and patted Fan Xi's shoulder: "You speak beautifully now; why did you get drunk like that yesterday? I thought you'd became a drunkard because of the troubles in your love life."
Fan Xi grinned: "I was in a bad mood yesterday and had some money on hand, so I drank a few more cups. Who'd have known that I'd run into you."
As he spoke, he rubbed his chin and stared at Su Yang for a long time: "It's you, letting the Feidi go back to Tengyun Pavilion; why aren't you worried at all? If Leader Gu knows of the business between the two of you, I'm afraid it'll be even more difficult… "
Su Yang was taken aback and said in surprise, "Why are you…"
Fan Xi blinked at him and said, "At any rate, I'm also a person with experience. Previously in the Wasteland, the two of you were so intimate when you rode the white horse together. I didn't notice it at first, but after a little bit of diligent observation, I could naturally discern it."
After a pause, he whispered: "You and him are both men and are opposites of righteous and evil. If you and he are not of the same heart…… Young Saint, the world will never stand on your side."
Su Yang smiled and said, "Of course he and I are of the same heart."


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Septic Tank Cleaning Service: How Important Is It?
It's true that use your bathroom in a daily manner but you probably do not know much about your septic system. It is actually important to maintain your septic tank in a regular manner in order to make sure that it runs efficiently. Fortunately, a lot of septic tank service providers are now available in different parts of the country, providing a wide range of vital septic services from new septic tank installation to routine maintenance, which helps in keeping small issues from becoming a big hassle.
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But, when you make sure that your septic tank is cleaned in a regular manner by a professional septic tank cleaning service provider, you are also doing your part to prevent air and water pollution. For more information, it's highly advised that you reach out to the professionals.
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This is the most important part as you need to know the right location of the septic tank as it will give you the right chance to fix or to show it to the plumber in case that there will be some problems. Some could not give the exact location because they are just renting there, so you need to ask the landlord when you moved to that place as it will give you the knowledge. Plumbers could have some ideas as well but it is important that you need to ask some permission to the owner in case that you are going to remove something there or to fix the problem so that they have the approval.
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Others would spend a lot of money to make sure that the bacteria there will be working fine but sometimes you need to trust the plumber about their suggestions.


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Consumer Network Attached Storage (NAS) Industry 2019 —
The global consumer network attached storage market is anticipated to reach USD 10.2 billion by 2026. The demand for consumer network attached storage globally is driven by increasing demand for cost-effective storage systems, efficient data backup systems, and speedy data transfer. Further, the market is also bolstering due to easy installation and low-cost of product, coupled with network sharing of data that improves the accessibility of users' to data, among the office or in-house network. Furthermore, innovative offerings including cloud backup that is capable of integrating with consumer network attached storage system, is also driving the market growth for consumer network attached storage.
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The market by end-user is dominated by SMEs segment. The demand is highly attributed to the cost-effectiveness as well rising awareness for consumer network attached storage system. Also, by regions, Asia Pacific is expected to notice the highest growth. Further, region Middle East & Africa is also expected to notice considerable growth during the forecast period. Rising awareness among people and their increasing spending capability are the major factors driving the market growth in these regions. The North America region is expected to dominate the market, with US being the major contributor. The market in US is driven by presence of several start-ups in the country also, US in one of the hub for start-ups and a major location of several large technology companies. By design, the market is segmented into 1-Bay, 2-Bays, 4-Bays, 5-Bays, 6-Bays, and 6-Bays & above. The 4-Bays segment is dominating the market by design however, 2-Bay segment is expected to grow at a highest CAGR during the projected period.
Some of the key players operating in the consumer network attached storage market are Western Digital Corporation, Netgear Inc., Synology Inc., ASUSTOR Inc., QNAP Systems, Inc., ZyXEL Communications Inc., Buffalo America Inc., Drobo Inc., D-Link Corporation, and Seagate Technology Public Limited Company among others.
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Table Of Contents – Major Key Points
1. Overview and Scope
1.1. Research goal & scope
1.2. Research assumptions
1.3. Research Methodology
1.3.1. Primary data sources
1.3.2. Secondary data sources
1.4. Key take-aways
1.5. Stakeholders
2. Executive Summary
2.1. Market Definition
2.2. Market Segmentation
3. Consumer NAS Market Insights
3.1. Consumer NAS – Industry snapshot
3.2. Consumer NAS - Ecosystem analysis
3.3. Consumer NAS market dynamics
3.3.1. Consumer NAS – Market Forces
188.8.131.52. Consumer NAS Market driver analysis
18.104.22.168. Consumer NAS Market restraint/challenges analysis
188.8.131.52. Consumer NAS Market opportunity analysis
3.3.2. Industry analysis - Porter's five force
18.104.22.168. Bargaining power of supplier
188.8.131.52. Bargaining power of buyer
18.104.22.168. Threat of substitute
22.214.171.124. Threat of new entrant
184.108.40.206. Degree of competition
3.3.3. Consumer NAS market PEST analysis, 2017
3.3.4. Value Chain Analysis
3.3.5. Consumer NAS Industry trends
3.3.6. Competitive Ranking Analysis
4. Consumer NAS Market Size and Forecast by Design
4.1. Key findings
4.2. 1-Bay
4.2.1. Global market estimates and forecasts, 2017 - 2026
4.3. 2-Bays
4.3.1. Global market estimates and forecasts, 2017 – 2026
4.4. 4-Bays
4.4.1. Global market estimates and forecasts, 2017 – 2026
4.5. 5-Bays
4.5.1. Global market estimates and forecasts, 2017 - 2026
4.6. 6-Bays
4.6.1. Global market estimates and forecasts, 2017 – 2026
4.7. 6-Bays & Above
4.7.1. Global market estimates and forecasts, 2017 – 2026
5. Consumer NAS Market Size and Forecast by Type
5.1. Key findings
5.2. Rackmount
5.2.1. Global market estimates and forecasts, 2017 - 2026
5.3. Standalone
5.3.1. Global market estimates and forecasts, 2017 – 2026
6. Consumer NAS Market Size and Forecast by End-user
6.1. Key findings
6.2. Residential
6.2.1. Global market estimates and forecasts, 2017 - 2026
6.3. SMEs
6.3.1. Global market estimates and forecasts, 2017 – 2026
6.4. Large Enterprises
6.4.1. Global market estimates and forecasts, 2017 – 2026
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SAN DIEGO (CNS and KGTV) -- A man accused of attacking several people -- mostly homeless victims -- in San Diego neighborhoods in 2016, resulting in four deaths, was in court Monday for a hearing to determine whether he will stand trial on charges that could lead to the death penalty.
Jon David Guerrero, 42, is charged with four counts of murder, including a special circumstance allegation of multiple murders for a spree of attacks occurring over about six months in 2016. Some of the victims were set on fire, while others were impaled with railroad spikes.
He also faces charges of arson, attempted murder and assault.
Guerrero's case has been delayed by numerous mental competency proceedings and multiple stays at Patton State Hospital.
He was deemed mentally competent to stand trial in June, paving the way for his preliminary hearing, which is expected to last around two weeks.
According to prosecutors, Guerrero's crime spree began on Feb. 8, 2016, when the defendant allegedly stabbed a man who was sleeping on a sidewalk.
Other alleged attacks include the burning of Angelo De Nardo, 53, whose body was found underneath an Interstate 5 offramp near the 2700 block of Morena Boulevard in Bay Park. Witnesses described seeing a man running across the freeway near Claremont Drive, carrying a gas can.
The following day, Shawn Mitchell Longley, 41, was found dead at a park on Bacon Street in Ocean Beach, and 61-year-old transient Manuel Mason was severely injured near Valley View Casino Center in the Midway district, according to police.
On the morning of July 6, Dionicio Derek Vahidy, 23, was gravely injured in downtown San Diego by an assailant who fled after leaving a towel burning on top of him. Vahidy died in a hospital four days later.
Another attack happened shortly after 4:30 a.m. July 15, when two San Diego Harbor Police officers in a squad car in the 1800 block of C Street heard someone underneath Interstate 5 in the East Village yelling for help, police said.
The officers pulled over and found a 55-year-old homeless man suffering from "significant trauma" to his upper body.
On Monday that victim, Michael Papadelis, spoke to reporters after testifying at the preliminary hearing.
"All I remember was all of a sudden I started getting smashed in the face," he said. "I could see a pair of eyes and something silver coming down on me."
Papadelis went through two days of reconstructive surgery. His eye socket was shattered. He's now blind in one eye and has limited vision in the other.
"The hardship is the eyesight I've lost," he explained. "I'm not able to work anymore."
In the months following his arrest, investigators revealed that Guerrero is also suspected of fatally injuring 83-year-old Molly Simons on July 13, 2016, in a North Park alley. Police said Simons was not homeless and lived with her husband.
There are no indications that the suspect knew the victims, according to police. He remains in custody without bail.
Guerrero was arrested in the early morning hours of July 15, 2016, after police found a 55-year-old man in the East Viillage suffering from "significant trauma" to his upper body. Guerrero -- who was on a bicycle -- had a backpack containing a large mallet with apparent blood stains along with three railroad spikes, prosecutor Makenzie Harvey said.
The preliminary hearing is expected to last several days, at the end a judge will decide if there is enough evidence for the case to go to trial.


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I'm stitching the facing to the backside of bound buttonholes on Nels' newest coat and I'm tired, tired, tired.
"You could wear a dress," I tell my daughter.
"Which one?" she asks, politely.
"The green one." I mutter, stabbing through the thick layers of fabric. The jacket didn't quite go As Planned and I want it done!
"The peacock one? This isn't a formal event. There are donkeys involved," she says, judiciously.
I'm like, "Well -"
She muses, "You know – unless it's show business, if there are donkeys involved, it's probably pretty redneck-y."
I fall silent, and she just keeps talking – in a low voice, to herself I think – and I am shaking in silent laughter at her vaguely disapproving tone. It's like she's slightly offended there are going to be donkeys indoors. She goes to this little rural school in the middle of nowhere but she fits in great. Anyway, I'm pretty sure the main reason she wants us all to go tonight, is so she can see her Crush.
Phoenix has the most appropriate sense of everything, in just about any social situation I've seen her in.
So then without my inappropriate fashion advice, she proceeds to select her own attire for the evening: grey chambray shirt, her jeans with the "legendary fit" (her words!), her father's grey fedora, and a simple necklace. A bit of face powder, hair back in low ponytail, then: "Smooooth," she says to herself in the mirror, nodding approvingly.
So even though donkey basketball is totally A Thing, and has been for many years, somehow I'd completely missed the concept.
A first time for everything.
After a surprisingly-close game, we pack up and drive home through fog and chill winter roads and back home. Ralph's baking bánh mì and I'm about to dust off my resume.
Night-time meds: a tablespoon molasses in hot milk. To get my blood iron up.


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Sam Brain was Glamorgan`s first regular wicket-keeper in the Minor County Championship, and in 1893 he created a unique record, whilst playing for Gloucestershire, by making three stumpings in consecutive deliveries as sixteen year-old leg-spinner Charles Townsend took a hat-trick against Somerset at Cheltenham College.
His feat came shortly before the end of the second day's play with Somerset having amassed a lead of 301. Believing they had more than enough runs in the bank, there was something of a carefree mood in the visitor's camp as Townsend began his eighth over thinking that he might not have many more overs to bowl. It duly proved to be his final over of the day, but not quite in the manner the young leg-spinner intended. To his fourth delivery of the over, Arthur Newton advanced down the wicket, but missed the ball as he played an ungainly heave and was promptly stumped by Sam.
The Somerset professionals, George Nichols and Teddy Tyler, no doubt under instruction from their captain to go for quick runs, then repeated the stroke as in successive balls they too advanced down the wicket to the young spinner and departed in identical fashion 'stumped Brain, bowled Townsend.`
Like his older brother Jack, Sam was educated at Clifton College, before going up to Oxford and joining the family's brewing business during the late 1890s. Sam's agile wicket-keeping, coupled with his bold and uninhibited strokeplay in the middle order secured him a regular place in the Glamorgan side from 1896. By the time he retired in 1908, Sam had amassed over 2,000 runs in his career for Glamorgan, and had 240 dismissals to his name. The fact that he had almost as many stumpings than catches to his name spoke volumes for his deft glovework. In June 1897 he also struck one of the fastest centuries in Glamorgan's history during the match against Monmouthshire at Newport, with Sam reaching three-figures in just 53 minutes.


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Sunken city in Kekova may open to diving
ANTALYA – DHAWork has been initiated to remove the diving ban in Kekova to allow restricted diving. Kekova is one of the world's most important diving spots in the southern province of Antalya's Demre district and is home to an underwater ancient city.
Applications to the relevant ministries have been made for restricted diving in an area where diving may be possible with special permission, announced Antalya Mayor Münir Karaloğlu.
Karaloğlu has also taken a dive in the region himself and was photographed by the underwater photographer Tahsin Ceylan.
The diving ban has been in practice since 1986 in Kekova in order to protect the underwater city. Restricted diving may be possible in the region with the help of archaeologists and guides, so as not to damage the sunken ancient city, said Karaloğlu.
Applications have been made to the Culture and Tourism Ministry and the Ministry of Environment and Urbanization for the removal of the ban, adding that Kekova's underwater ancient city has very important archaeological values and its underwater world is too rich for diving tourism.
Within the scope of the work to promote diving tourism in the city, a book titled "Antalya'nın Sualtı Cenneti" (Underwater Heaven of Antalya), featuring underwater wreckages, archaeological values and natural beauties from the coast of Gazipaşa to Kaş, has also been released.
Interest in diving tourism has increased
Karaloğlu said they hoped for the removal of the diving ban.
"Not only Kekova, but all the coasts of Antalya are rich in terms of archaeology. Our efforts to diversify tourism alternatives have begun to bring results and interest in diving tourism has increased. If permission is received from the ministries, diving tourism will be available with the help of guides and archaeologists in Kekova," he added.
Diving available in 32 spots in south
Kekova, which is a rocky island off Kaleköy and Üçağız around Demre, draws great attention to its clear water and sea creatures. Swimming is also banned in the field of a sunken city but it is possible only in two spots with special permission.
There are 32 diving spots south of Kekova Island. Deniz Feneri, Blue Cave, Antrum, the Iberian shipwreck, Yelkenli shipwreck, Buzalık Cove, Buzalık Cape, Ambar, Gökkaya, Arda, Duvar, Duvar 2, Eğri Liman, Kara Ada, Sualtı Tepesi, Reef 1, Shark's Point, Kara Burnu, Son Nokta (The End), Bora, Çapa, Akar, Sıçan, Akıntı, Ufuk, İç Ada Cove and Taşucu are some of these spots.
The 5.7 square-kilometer Kekova Island is 19 kilometers in length and 118 meters in height. The ruins of the sunken city, most of which are underwater, are seen from the northern coast of Kekova. This is why the island is so important in terms of underwater tourism.
The island is one of the leading spots for boat tours and there are Üçağız and Kaleköy settlements in the shore. The city remained underwater in the second century during massive earthquakes in Lycia.
The region is home to rich historical heritage including inscriptions with the Lycian alphabet, tombs, the ruins of breakwaters and structures, a rock-carved theater from the Middle Age, water cisterns, a necropolis of rock tombs and an ancient harbor.


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In Milan, Gucci closes the Michele era with minimal chic
At Gucci, the Alessandro Michele chapter seems to be closed for good. In the new men's collection for autumn-winter 2023/24, unveiled at the opening of Milan Fashion Week on Friday, there was virtually nothing left of the former creative director of seven years, who exited the brand last November after taking the Italian luxury house to new heights. Gone are the prints and the extravagance, replaced by a more linear and simple silhouette in a more rock spirit.
Everything is centred on this artisanal luxury, which appeals so much to the new high-end consumers, also widely promoted at Bottega Veneta, another label from the Kering group. The house revisited men's classics with a contemporary twist, where oversized volumes immediately gave a desirable touch to the ensemble. With a woolen cap, a simple white tee-shirt or a loose knit paired with loose, flowing trousers and a large bag slung over the shoulder like a sailor, the new Gucci man has been defined. Cool and nonchalant.
An attitude matched by the show's décor, with the trio from Marc Ribot's Ceramic Dog at centre stage, improvising some jazz-rock to accompany the models live as they walked the runway lit only by halos of changing colours. Whether in knit suits, maxi coats or baggy jackets and jeans, the Gucci men walked through the space with a casual elegance, wrapped in huge metal-buttoned or gorgeous tweed coats or large, impeccably tailored flannel double-breasted jackets, dyed in a delicate palette of lavender, tangerine and sage.
The collection was enlivened by unexpected pieces, such as long skirts with slits at the front and back or trousers that open at the knee, the bottom of which can be detached, thus transforming into Bermuda shorts. The same logic was applied to a jacket, whose forearms could be removed. Not forgetting the huge workwear suits in yellow waxed canvas or black leather with a 3D effect. A sporty register also intruded into the collection through biker or dancer outfits in woolen shorts and gaiters, 1980s style, as well as tracksuits and other quilted waistcoats.
The emphasis was particularly on accessories. Starting with the bags, which were rather large, with a slightly vintage design, but again everything was very clean, playing on colour. For the shoes, Gucci presented new models of heeled shoes and soft quilted motorbike boots in a kind of musketeer style, available in all sorts of colours.
The desire to show a clear change was obvious. But it's a far cry from the earthquake triggered by Alessandro Michele at his very first show for Gucci in January 2015, exactly eight years ago. This collection seems to be a transitional one, until a new creative director is appointed and a new direction for the label's style and strategy has been defined.
According to rumours, the potential successor could already be at Gucci. Remo Macco, who has a long history with the company and who was recently appointed to the new position of studio director, is one of the names circulating, along with Davide Renne and Marco Maria Lombardi, design director for women's ready-to-wear. On the outside, the name of Daniel Roseberry, Schiaparelli's current creative director, is the one most often mentioned.
Speculation is also rife about the possible departure of Gucci's CEO Marco Bizzarri. Very chic in his mauve house suit, the manager showed his biggest smile at the time of the show next to the Kering boss, François-Henri Pinault, just as radiant, not far from a line-up of celebrities, from Nick Cave to Idris Elba. Just before the show, Marco Bizzarri said: "I am calm, happy, optimistic".
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A 17-year-old military academy
student was killed on Wednesday at the Vyskov, south Moravia,
rail station when he attempted to assault three 14-year-old
Romanies but fell under the train's wheels as it began to move,
today's Pravo writes.
The tragedy occurred after the youth and his 18-year-old
friend left the train in Vyskov, both in a state of intoxication.
The Romany boys remained in the train, but the 17-year-old
student continued to shout racist insults at them while on the
platform and began knocking on the compartment's window.
When the Romanies opened the window, the attacker grabbed
onto its edge as if attempting to climb in, but as the train
began to move, he let go, falling directly onto the rail lines.
Although the dispatcher immediately had the train halted, the
youth was instantly killed.
According to the passengers, the youths began to provoke the
Romany boys as soon as they boarded the train in Brno.
"During the trip from Brno, the Romanies, who wanted to avoid
conflict, actually asked the conductor to lock the door behind
them into the carriage where they were riding," one witness said,
adding that the two future soldiers had very short hair and were
dressed like skinheads.
The dead youth's friend collapsed psychologically after the
incident, and has not been available for questioning, Pravo
However, Vyskov criminal investigation head Vaclav Novak told
the paper, it is likely that the police will shelve the case.
"There is nothing to indicate that anyone else was
responsible for the youth's death," he said.


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Parents teach kids a lot of healthy habits. Watch kids return the favor by teaching us how to recycle in the bathroom in this video. Considering that only one in five people recycle in the bathroom, it's a lesson worth learning. It may be a small act in a small room, but when we combine our acts of care, we can have a big impact in a big world. Together, we can help create a healthy planet for our babies today and for generations to come.
Kids teach us to recycle in the bathroom


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Josh Kerr (AUS), 29, will take on C.J. Hobgood (USA), 33, in Quarterfinal 2 of the Oakley Pro Bali.
KERAMAS, Bali/Indonesia (Thursday, June 27, 2013) – The final day of the Oakley Pro Bali has been called on this morning with the Quarterfinals commencing at 8am in pumping six-to-eight foot (2 – 2.5 metre) waves at Keramas.
Event No. 5 of 10 on the 2013 ASP World Championship Tour (WCT), the Oakley Pro Bali enjoyed stellar action over the past two days, determining the final eight surfers in the event and setting up for today's finish in excellent conditions.
"Conditions are looking solid today and we'll commence the Quarterfinals at 8am," Rich Porta, ASP International Head Judge, said. "We have an incoming tide which is good for Keramas and we should see some great action again today. Good luck to all our remaining competitors."
Up first this morning will be Taj Burrow (AUS), 35, up against Joel Parkinson (AUS), 32, in the opening Quarterfinal of the Oakley Pro Bali.
The Oakley Pro Bali will be webcast LIVE via www.oakleyprobali.com
Surfline, official forecasters for the Oakley Pro Bali are calling for:
Solid, long period SSW swell will build in through Thursday afternoon before gradually easing Friday. A new, long period SW swell will gradually build through Saturday as the old SSW swell fades.
For more information, log onto www.aspworldtour.com
QF 1: Taj Burrow (AUS) vs. Joel Parkinson (AUS)
QF 2: Josh Kerr (AUS) vs. C.J. Hobgood (USA)
QF 3: Julian Wilson (AUS) vs. Nat Young (USA)
QF 4: Michel Bourez (PYF) vs. Mick Fanning (AUS)


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1. Cool off while admiring the exhibitions inside The Ringling Museum of Art, which is free to the public on Mondays.
2. Julie Taymor's "A Midsummer Night's Dream" at Carmike Cinemas.
3. Tampa Bay Rays vs. Toronto Blue Jays at The Trop.
4. Check something off our Summer 50 list.
5. Explore a gem of South County with our Venice Island guide.