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SEC Charges Two Individuals with Defrauding Main Street Investors Through the Sale of Binary Options
Litigation Release No. 24641 / October 10, 2019
Securities and Exchange Commission v. Anton Senderov, et al., Case No. 4:19-cv-05242 (E.D. Wash. filed October 9, 2019)
On October 9, 2019, the Securities and Exchange Commission charged two foreign individuals, Anton Senderov and Lior Babazara a/k/a Lior Bar, with defrauding more than 2,800 U.S. investors and causing them to lose over $5 million through online sales of high-risk securities known as binary options.
According to the SEC's complaint, the defendants conned investors through two online binary options brokers they controlled, LBinary and Ivory Option. The SEC alleges that the defendants also owned and controlled LianTech Finance Marketing, Ltd., which operated a call center in Israel that functioned as a "boiler room." Employees at the call center allegedly persuaded investors to open binary option trading accounts and deposit large sums into those accounts. According to the complaint, call center employees lied to investors about their professional backgrounds and falsely told investors that the brokers earned money only if investors made money. In reality, the brokers earned money only from investor losses and therefore had no incentive to advise investors on how to trade binary options profitably. As alleged, most investors lost money, with some losing their entire savings. The SEC also alleges that the brokers largely refused to honor investor requests to withdraw money from their trading accounts.
The SEC's Office of Investor Education and Advocacy (OIEA) and Retail Strategy Task Force (RSTF) today issued a pair of Investor Alerts relevant to this action. The first Alert warns investors not to fall for investment scams, and informs investors of common tactics that investment scam artists use. In the second Alert, OIEA and RSTF urge investors to be wary of paying for investments by credit card or wiring money abroad.
The SEC's complaint, filed in federal district court in the Eastern District of Washington, charges Senderov and Babazara with violating the securities registration provisions of Sections 5(a) and 5(c) of the Securities Act of 1933 and with violating Section 20(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Exchange Act) by acting as control persons for LianTech, LBinary, and Ivory Option's uncharged violations of the antifraud provisions of Sections 10(b) and 15(a) of the Exchange Act and Rules 10b-5(a) and (c) thereunder. The SEC seeks disgorgement of ill-gotten gains, prejudgment interest, financial penalties, and permanent injunctions against all three defendants.
The SEC's investigation was conducted by Jason Anthony, Michael Fuchs, and Deborah Maisel and supervised by Jennifer Leete. The SEC's litigation against Senderov and Babazara will be led by Christian Schultz and David Nasse.
Modified: October 10, 2019

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Un estel de quarks o estrella de quarks, també conegut com a estel estrany, és un tipus hipotètic d'estel exòtic compost per matèria de quark o matèria estranya. Es tracta d'una fase de la teòrica matèria degenerada que es formaria dins d'un estel de neutrons particularment massiu.

Teoria
Imaginada pel físic americà Edward Witten, fou teoritzada pels polonesos Pavel Haensel i Julian Zdunik i per l'astrofísic francés Richard Schaeffer. Aquest tipus d'estel hauria de ser molt petit, més fins i tot que un estel de neutrons, però extremament dens. Una massa entre una i dues vegades la massa solar estaria continguda en una esfera d'una desena de quilòmetres de diàmetre. Una escorça de matèria ordinària envoltaria aquesta sopa de quarks, com l'anomenen els científics.

En teoria, quan els neutrons d'un estel de neutrons massiu són sotmesos a una pressió suficient causada per la gravetat de l'estrella, el neutrons del nucli s'esfondren i fusionen, i n'alliberen els components, quarks amunt i quarks avall. Alguns d'aquests quarks es poden convertir llavors en quarks estranys i formar matèria estranya. Un gra d'aquest nou tipus de matèria consumeix els neutrons de l'interior, transformant l'estel sencer per aquesta transició de fase cap a una densitat de l'ordre d'1 a 2 milions de tones per cm³. L'estel, llavors, es coneix com a estel de quarks o estel estrany, semblant a un simple hadró gegant (però lligat per la gravetat més que per la força forta). La matèria de quark és una possible candidata a ser la teòrica matèria fosca, un component de moltes de les teories cosmològiques.

Estel estrany
Investigacions recents teoritzen amb la trobada de mecanismes per mitjà dels quals els estels de quark amb estranyetes podrien disminuir les densitats i el camp elèctric d'objectes de les expectatives teòriques prèvies, causant que aquests estels semblin més —quasi indistingibles— estels de neutrons. Això no obstant, aquest investigadors feren assumpcions fonamentals que conduïren a incerteses en la seva teoria, prou grans perquè el cas no sigui concloent.

Un altre treball teòric afirma que "una interfície forta entre la matèria de quark i el buit tindria propietats ben diferents a la superfície d'un estel de neutrons"; i abordant els paràmetres principals com tensió superficial i forces elèctriques que foren negligides en l'estudi originari, els resultats mostren que sempre que la tensió de la superfície està per sota d'un valor crític baix, els grans estranyetes són inestables a la fragmentació i els estels estranys normalment venen amb escorces d'estranyetes complexes, anàlegues a les dels estels de neutrons.

Observacions
Els estels estranys són de moment teòrics, però les observacions de l'observatori de raigs X Chandra del 10 d'abril de 2002 permeteren de trobar-ne dos candidats, el PSR J0205+6449, situat al romanent de supernova 3C 58 i RX J1856.5-3754, que havien estat classificats anteriorment com a estels de neutrons. Les observacions revelen que són més petits i freds que els estels de neutrons. Això no obstant, aquestes observacions i deduccions no són concloents.

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Atrial fibrillation ablation prevents recurrence of AFib
Atrial fibrillation ablation, which involves using a catheter inserted into the heart to destroy electrical conduction tissue in or near the atria, prevents the recurrence of atrial fibrillation in up… [ Get More Details ]
Over the past 15 years, three classes of drugs have reduced mortality and improved symptoms of heart failure in patients who have decreased heart muscle function. These classes of drugs… [ Get More Details ]
Through advances in risk-factor assessment, detection, and preventive strategies, the average age of acute myocardial infarction and heart failure patients has shifted around 10 to 15 years forward. One-year… [ Get More Details ]
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Use of antihypertensive therapies avoided an estimated $10.7 billion in 2002 direct medical costs as a result of fewer strokes. They also avoided an estimated $5.8 billion in 2002… [ Get More Details ]
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Greater use of clot-busting drug t-PA in ischemic stroke patients could save the health care system over $100 million a year. [ Get More Details ]
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Effectiveness of pacemaker/defibrillators to control AFib
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The projected economic value of eliminating deaths from heart disease is approximately $48 trillion. [ Get More Details ]
Initiating and continuing beta-blocker use in most first-time heart attack survivors for 20 years would result in 72,000 fewer coronary heart disease deaths, 62,000 fewer heart attacks, and 447,000 gained… [ Get More Details ]
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A year-long study of patients with congestive heart failure found that increased use of medicines increased pharmaceutical costs by 60%; however, hospital costs declined by 78%, producing a net savings… [ Get More Details ]
According to the National Institutes of Health, use of the clot-busting drug t-PA saves $4,400 per patient in hospitalization and nursing home costs. [ Get More Details ]
Every additional dollar spent on the routine use of beta-blockers (versus under-use) in acute heart attack patients has produced health gains valued as high as $38.44. [ Get More Details ]
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During the 1970s and 1980s, the gains associated with the prevention and treatment of cardiovascular disease totaled $31 trillion. [ Get More Details ]
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In yet another example of India's beautiful syncretic culture that celebrates pluralism, a Muslim family that adopted and raised a Hindu boy, has now also conducted his wedding as per all Hindu rituals.
Muoinuddin and his wife Kausar, who live in Dehradun, adopted Rakesh Rastogi when he was 12 years old. However, instead of expecting him to adopt Islam, they raised him as a Hindu, showcasing how Muslims, far from being the religious fanatics they are portrayed as in popular culture, are actually as capable of religious tolerance as any other Indian community. Rakesh grew up in a loving home with equal respect for both religions.
"No one ever prohibited my way of worshipping," says Rakesh. "I celebrate Holi, Diwali and all other festivals in the same house," he added.
When Rakesh came of age and it was time to get him married, the family left no stone unturned in ensuring that all Hindu customs and rituals were followed. Kausar also welcomed her daughter-in-law, Soni with Hindu customs. "My family has loved me and supported me in everything, including my marriage," says Rakesh who tied the knot with Soni on February 9 with his Muslim family enthusiastically participating in all wedding ceremonies.


It's true that technology is changing the way people find accommodations, but the latest trend in the hotel sector is decidedly old school. Leading hotels are finding new ways to help travelers – and locals alike – experience destinations like never before. They're including "local experiences" as part of their room packages. So, if you're in Dubai, that "local experience" might include a camel ride and dinner for two – in the desert, of course. In Victoria, it might be an open-sea excursion in search of Orca and other wildlife.
By helping to create great "local experiences" for guests, hotels are reclaiming their traditional role as the hub of any great city— providing the gateway for travelers to connect with locals, and finding ways to provide locals with great experiences within our hotel doors.
What could a unique "Calgary experience" look like? Traditionalists might see it as a trip to the Stampede grounds with a stop at Cowboys Casino. Others might organize a tour of Calgary's astonishing 1000 km network of bicycle and walking trails. What about a partnership with some of Calgary's best restaurants to provide a fun "progressive dinner" in your part of the city? And, of course, an untold number of local experiences could happen at any of our favourite attractions and tourism partners such as Winsport, Heritage Park, or the Calgary Zoo.
The key to success is collaboration. That's why we're on the lookout for ways to create new partnerships with our friends and neighbours outside of the hotel sector so that we can help Calgary become an even more competitive tourism destination. As both competitors and as neighbours, we believe we can find ways to grow together.
Over the next year, our goal is to help Calgary Hotel Association members become more aware of – and connected to – some of the best services and experiences available in Calgary and region. In addition to well-known attractions we'd like to work with our members to spotlight lesser known opportunities that will help us help our guests connect with some of the great cultural, sport, shopping, dining, and learning opportunities that happen here all year round.
You can help us gather and share this information by letting us know what's coming up in your part of Calgary – and where you see new opportunities for collaboration with others. Send your events and ideas to info@calgaryhotelassociation.ca. Together, we can help create remarkable "local experiences" that will make our guests say "yahoo!" all year long.


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Q: Deleting Cloud Storage Objects in Batch Whats the best way to delete many cloudstorage objects? I have a bucket that contains ~500K objects and I'd like to delete them all.
Do you I have to make 1 api request for each object I want to delete or is there some sort of batch method? I'm currently using gsutil to delete one at a time.

A: You need to make 1 api request for each object. The simplest way to accomplish this would be with gsutil:
$ gsutil -m rm gs://bucket_with_many_objects/**

The -m option enables multithreading, which will delete many objects in parallel.

A: Note that with gsutil the "*" wildcard will only match the top-level objects (up to the next "/" in the path name). If you want to delete all the objects you can either use:
$ gsutil -m rm -R gs://bucket_with_many_objects

or
$ gsutil -m rm gs://bucket_with_many_objects/**

Mike Schwartz, Google Cloud Storage Team

A: I had a similar problem, with a bucket containing over 800,000 objects, the gsutil -m rm gs://bucket-name method does work, but takes a long time as it is essentially still deleting each object one at a time.
After contacting the Cloud Storage team at Google, they pointed me in the direction of bucket lifecycle policies, although not instant, they allow you to mass delete objects in a more efficient way.
I have written a blog post on Deleting Full Buckets using this method.

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John Fitzgerald Kennedy (29 mei 1917 – 22 november 1963). "Those who make peaceful revolution impossible will make violent revolution inevitable." Remarks on the first anniversary of the Alliance for Progress, 13 March 1962.
Eisenhower Farewell Address – 'Military Industrial Complex', January 17, 1961.


"The suburbs in San Francisco"
"Home to the Mount Davidson Cross!"
Miraloma Park lies in between two forests basically, but to be real, between Glen Canyon Park and Mount Davidson Park. One thing Miraloma is known for is that it is home to the Mount Davidson Cross, towering high up there. It's a great place to visit for those who are religious, even for those who aren't religious, like me, it's still great to just walk up to it just to look at it, there is even a little trail opening leading up to the cross. One thing about Miraloma is that it is surrounded by nature quite different from the surrounding parts of San Francisco. Miraloma also isn't your rectangular block neighborhoods as much of the residential side of San Francisco is. The neighborhood consists of many twists and turns that if you're new to this neighborhood it'll definitely take some time for you to adjust and know your way through Miraloma. Although the homes in Miraloma are clumped next to each other, the houses look really new and clean, as if a coat of paint were freshly layered on. A small downside could be that some of the streets in Miraloma are quite narrow. Living in Miraloma looks great as well, you're in a quiet neighborhood with a great view provided.
If you know Miraloma Park at all, you know it as: 1) the home of the Mount Davidson cross, located atop the highest point in San Francisco (928 feet above sea level); and 2) the home of the former Tower Market, one of the city's first gourmet markets. But for all of the hype surrounding the area's controversial cement cross, which at present barely peeks above the eucalyptus trees that have grown around it, and the smaller debate over whether Tower Market has changed now that it is part of a chain, Miraloma Park itself remains relatively unknown to even longtime San Franciscans. One of the best things this neighborhood has going for it is that although many can see it, few (tourists and locals alike) have ventured there. And the residents are just fine with that.
In a long line of developers, the Meyer Brothers finally succeeded in bringing housing to the area starting in the late 1920s, beginning on the lower slopes around Mount Davidson. Employing so-called City Beautiful principles widely admired at the time, they created park-like subdivisions, with tree-lined streets, vistas, and ample space for backyard gardens in mind. Building in the "housing over garage" style that became a feature of this and other western San Francisco neighborhoods, they constructed most homes as low-profile, two-story dwellings with few frills, although a number had fanciful facades, with turrets and storybook details, while others featured late art-deco and moderne touches. These homes were followed by other, more rectilinear-styled houses in the post-World War II period. Though less interesting architecturally, they nonetheless kept the low-slung profile of their older counterparts.
Beginning in 1923, the hilltop became the site of a number of wooden crosses used for various services, some overtly religious, others less so, each replaced by more substantial ones until the present cement monolith was erected in the 1930s. In modern times, numerous lawsuits challenged this religious symbol on city land; ultimately, the dispute was settled when the city decided to auction off the cross and the small parcel of cleared land around it. This third-acre site along with the cross was eventually purchased by the Council of Armenian American Organizations of Northern California, who have made it a memorial to the Armenian Genocide of the early 20th century. Furthermore, according to the council, "The cross honors not only those who perished in the Armenian Genocide, but all victims of injustice, cruelty, and genocide. It also serves as a reminder to remain vigilant against future atrocities." On Easter Sunday every year for the last 88 years, many from the neighborhood (along with others from around the Bay Area) turn out for the sunrise prayer service, a celebration that has emphasized in the last few years the ideals of rebirth rather than the Christian holy day per se.
According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the area's 5,000 residents are fairly diverse, though predominantly white (63 percent), with a large contingent of Asians (24 percent) and African Americans (6 percent). They tend to be older (with about 20 percent retired) and financially secure (median household income: $90,000). Almost everyone (85 percent) owns his or her home, which tend to hold their value in spite of a small dip during the last recession. A two-bedroom/one bath house can sell upward from $600,000, while a four-bed/two-bath home recently listed for more than $1 million, according to Trulia. Renting here can be difficult, owing to the lack of units; the rare two-bed/one-bath house generally goes for $2,800 and up.
It tends to be a safe, quiet area, with a relatively low incidence of crime. A few noise nuisances and acts of vandalism occur in any three-month period, with a smaller number of car break-ins and thefts. There is little violent crime, and no homicides have been committed in the last three years, although a recent stabbing on a trail in Mount Davidson Park alarmed the neighbors and brought increased scrutiny of the teenagers who use the park as a hangout.
Public transportation is a question of buses: two main lines (44 and 48) and one "community service" (the 36). The 44 skirts the area's eastern boundary, along O'Shaughnessy Boulevard, on its mostly north/south route; the 48 goes back and forth along Portola Drive, west to the ocean, east to the bay. The 36 wends its way through the area, mostly along Teresita Boulevard, but also up and down Reposa and Myra Way. Though not within the neighborhood boundaries, the Glen Park station of both BART and the MUNI Metro (J line) offers fast transit options for residents commuting downtown or going to the airport. For those who drive, the neighborhood has ample on-street parking, and no permits are required for occupying a spot up to 72 hours.
The main shopping area for the neighborhood is along Portola Drive, where Tower Market (a landmark grocery that opened in 1942 and was recently taken over by the Mollie Stone's grocery chain) still draws people from around San Francisco for its meat and cheese departments. Though many complain that the market has declined, it still serves as a visual anchor to a stretch of stores and services along Portola (with metered parking lots in front).
In addition to Mount Davidson Park, Miraloma Park has a fine play area for kids (and their care-worn parents). Miraloma Playground fronts Bella Vista Way and Sequoia, adjacent to the Miraloma Elementary (K-5) on Omar Way, the neighborhood's only school (public or private--it received an 8 out of 10 rating by GreatSchools).
The Miraloma Park Improvement Club was formed in the 1930s and is dedicated, simply enough, to "bringing community information and services to our neighborhood." The club, located in its knotty-pine headquarters/clubhouse on O'Shaughnessy Boulevard at Del Vale, promotes stewardship of Mount Davidson Park and sensible development of existing properties and the remaining buildable lots within the district according to design guidelines that harmonize with what has historically been a mid-20th century architectural imperative. That the club has endured for more than 70 years, keeping inharmonious development at bay and striving to preserve the residential character of this place is a testament to the spirit of Madie Brown and grassroots activism.
Miraloma Park is another nice San Francisco neighborhood that I recommend for various reasons. First of all, this is a pretty location right in the center of San Francisco. This means that you can get to different areas of town fairly easily. I love Twin Peaks and you are only a short ride away.
A writer for the San Francisco Chronicle was quoted in 2001 as saying, "Hard to believe, but true, that the best view in San Francisco is from the top of the kiddie slide at Miraloma Park.
Also this neighborhood makes it pretty easy to get to The Castro. Overall, it seems like you can get a home for a decent price in Miraloma Park.
You also feel a bit as though you are in the suburbs in Miraloma Park. Even though you are close to Twin Peaks, you won't see too many tourists. Plus, the crime rate is pretty low.
Miraloma Park boasts some parks of its own including Mt Davidson Park. This is one of those parks where you can hike and escape from city life.
Miraloma Park also has a popular store called Tower Market, which is now named Mollie Stone's. This grocery store is a bit overpriced, but everything is delicious and gorgeous.
I love driving around this area at night to see the deer. It can be starting to see deer grazing on someone's lawn for the first time in a city. There are there because of the wild park area. Hiking around the park is not advised unless you stay on a trail. It can be a bit dangerous as the footing can sometimes be unstable. I don't think I could afford a home here but it is a nice area to visit. It is also not as crowded to visit the park as it is any of the coastal attractions. Hiking up the peeks in summer is hot but worth the view. There is a decent bike trail too.
"Homes for everyone in Miraloma Park"
Miraloma Park has something for everyone. Homes, weather, shopping to name just a few.
This community boasts 80's box homes, tudors, mid-century moderns, spanish mediterraneans, and many more.
On any one day you can experience three types of weather. For example, along the ridge the wind might be howling with a nice sun and fog mixture, west of Teresita the sun is shining, while down on the east side closer to Glen Park the sun is even more powerful and 5-10 degrees warmer.
Commercial attractions bring something for everyone as well. Tower Market, First National Bank, Tower Burger, Mollie Stone's and much more. Traffic is high and home prices are low, at least for San Francisco.
After you've been around San Francisco, you are likely to see the big steel tower on the hill. There are photographs of the wind moving the clouds across it in several calendar's I've seen. I've also heard this three pronged tower called "The Devil's Tower" -- I assume because it looks somewhat like a pitch fork.
Not too far from the tower you can head over to Twin Peaks for THE panoramic view of San Francisco. If you can find a clear night, you might even see something! It's fun to look out over the city and notice where the parks are on the western side -- both Golden Gate Park as well as Buena Vista -- because these are the dark spots in an otherwise well lit view.
Follow the lights up Market Street and look down to the beginning where it meets Castro Street. On a clear day you can even see the Pride Flag.


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Wimbledon's Centre Court scheduling still skewed to favour men
Wimbledon's Centre Court is the only one of the four main Grand Slam show courts that continues to see more men's matches than women's, analysis by the PA news agency reveals.
None of the previous 10 Wimbledons have seen an equal number of men's and women's singles matches on Centre Court, averaging 55 per cent on the men's side.
This compares with 50 per cent on Court Philippe Chatrier at the French Open, 46 per cent in New York's Arthur Ashe Stadium and 44 per cent in Australia's Rod Laver Arena.
(PA Graphic)
The Australian and French Opens both scheduled more women's matches on their main show court than men's in 2022, as did the US Open in 2021.
An All England Club spokesperson told PA: "The scheduling of the order of play each day at The Championships is a complex operation.
"We take great care when scheduling matches and allocating courts. All decisions are made with fairness and the best interests of the tournament, players, spectators and our worldwide broadcast audience at heart.
"There are unique challenges posed by being a grass-court tournament given the need to maintain the integrity of the living surface across a 14-day Championships. This limits us to a certain number of matches per day. In 2021, across Centre and Number One Courts, we were proud to achieve an even gender balance of matches across the fortnight."
Top women's players overlooked
Serena Williams in action on court one in 2019 (Mike Egerton/PA)
Serena Williams, a seven-time Wimbledon champion, has played a lower proportion of her matches on Centre Court in the last 10 tournaments than the top male players.
Williams has been scheduled on Centre for 34 of her 47 matches (72 per cent) – this compares with 24 of 32 (75 per cent) for Rafael Nadal, 47 of 63 (75 per cent) for Novak Djokovic, and 51 of 58 (88 per cent) for Roger Federer.
At each of the other three Grand Slams, Williams has played a higher percentage of her matches on the main show court than at least one of Nadal, Djokovic or Federer.
During the last 10 Wimbledons, none of the other leading women's players have seen more than half of their matches scheduled on Centre Court.
The 2018 winner Angelique Kerber ranks second to Williams for number of matches over the period, with 43, but just 15 of them (35 per cent) have taken place on the main show court.
The next generation, including Britain's US Open champion Emma Raducanu, could instigate a change.
World number one Iga Swiatek will grace Centre Court for the first time when she opens this year's tournament while her French Open final opponent, 18-year-old American Coco Gauff, played three matches there in a run to the fourth round in 2021.
Prime time slots reserved for men
The top men's players such as Novak Djokovic have often played in the evening on Centre Court (Victoria Jones/PA)
All four Grand Slams are guilty of reserving their featured evening matches for male players.
At Wimbledon, 52 per cent of matches scheduled first or second on Centre Court were contested by men – this rises to 64 per cent of matches on third or afterwards.
The figures exclude semi-finals and finals, which are played on days with reduced schedules at the end of the tournament.
Schedules vary at the other Grand Slams, with play across two sessions and finishing later than at Wimbledon, but matches up first or second are disproportionately likely to be on the women's side while the later matches are predominantly played by men.
French Open tournament director Amelie Mauresmo came under fire when questioned about this year's schedule for night matches.
Mauresmo, a former WTA player, had suggested that men's matches provided "more attraction" for fans, although she later apologised and said her comments were taken out of context.
What changes can we expect this year?
There will be no rest day on Middle Sunday in 2022 (Jonathan Nackstrand/AELTC Pool)
Wimbledon has abandoned its traditional rest day on the middle Sunday this year, bringing it in line with the other slams with play on 14 consecutive days and fourth-round matches taking place across two days rather than one.
In each of the previous 10 tournaments, organisers have put two men's matches on Centre Court on 'Manic Monday', compared with one women's.
Centre Court remains the only Grand Slam show court that is yet to see a wheelchair match.
Gordon Reid is one of several successful British wheelchair tennis players but has never played in front of a Centre Court crowd (John Walton/PA)
This is despite plenty of British interest from the likes of Gordon Reid, Alfie Hewett and Jordanne Whiley – all multiple major winners in singles and doubles.
Previous wheelchair finals have mainly taken place on Court 3, with the ladies' singles final played on Court 1 in 2021.


Those few precious hours every Sunday (and Monday, and Thursday, and sometimes Saturday) we watch as the gods among us take the field.
*This data is completely fabricated. There is literally no way I'm figuring out the exact numbers. But you get the idea.


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Creekside Festival returns to Princess Place in Palm Coast this weekend
Laurie Hahn
The Daytona Beach News-Journal
Palm Coast's popular Creekside Festival returns this weekend following a year's absence due to the pandemic, and organizers are hoping for a healthy turnout.
"This year our whole goal is to make it bigger, better, take it to the next level," said David Ayres, vice president and general manager of Flagler Broadcasting. The festival will run from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday.
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The Flagler County Chamber of Commerce started the festival 15 years ago, he said, and Flagler Broadcasting took over when the Chamber closed.
Ayres also said they hope to raise $100,000 for the Grace Community Food Pantry in Bunnell. The money will come from the entry fee of $10 per person. "The gate is what we're hoping for," he said.
At least 40 vendors will have booths at the festival, including the Flagler County Health Department, which will offer vaccines and booster shots, Ayres said.
The live music is also a draw at the festival, with bluegrass, rock and classic rock offered Saturday, while Sunday's focus will be mostly on country bands. Pryor & Lee, who appeared on "The Voice," will take the stage at 1:30 p.m. Lee was a semifinalist on the show and previously lived in Ormond Beach.
"We're excited to have him back again," Ayres said.
Because the festival is all outdoors, attendees are not required to wear masks, though they may do so if they wish, he said, but they are asking people to observe social distancing.
The Creekside Festival takes place in Princess Place Preserve, named after Angela Mills Cutting who was married to an exiled Russian prince. The 2,200-acre preserve on Pellicer Creek is now a site for camping, horseback riding and hiking, and the princess's lodge and stables have been preserved, as has her in-ground swimming pool, the state's first.
The Creekside Festival schedule
Saturday, Oct. 9
8:45-11:30 a.m. — Fiddle Rat, bluegrass/country music
11:30 a.m. — disconnected K9s Frisbee Dog Show
11:45 a.m.-noon — Charlie Cracker and friends
Noon — Florida State Rep. Paul Renner
12:30-2 p.m. — Anthony Wild, rock and blues
2:15 p.m. — Charlie Cracker and friends
2:30 p.m. — Those Guys, hits of the 1960s-1980s
3:30 p.m. — Disconnected K9s Frisbee Dog Show
9-11:30 a.m. — Slickwood, bluegrass and country
Noon — Charlie Cracker and Friends
12:15-1:20 p.m. — Palm Coast Community Church
1:30-3 p.m. — Pryor & Lee, country


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Join the fun and improve your fire safety
OPEN DAY: Bathurst Fire Station commander Chris Sanders with a LEGO fireman which will be among items available at the station's annual open day today from 10am to 2pm. Come along and learn about fire safety for the whole family. Photo: PHIL BLATH 051916pbfire1FIREFIGHTERS across the state will be making fire safety fun as part of their annual open days today.
Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) will hold its annual open day from 10am until 2pm with fire stations across the State giving visitors a personal glimpse into Australia's busiest fire and rescue service.
Statewide more than 80,000 people are expected to attend open days at local fire stations.
Station Commander at Bathurst Fire Station, firefighter Chris Sanders, said Open Day will include safety demonstrations, fire station tours and the chance to inspect firefighting equipment and trucks used by our firefighters when responding to fires and other emergencies.
There will also be activities for kids.
"We are having a sausage sizzle and there are giveaways for the kids," he said.
For the first time, FRNSW is this year partnering with LEGO City to spread the fire safety message on Fire Station Open Day.
The partnership will see a new Brigade Kids activity booklet and LEGO City minifigures available for open day visitors but get in early because it's while stocks last.
Firefighter Sanders said visitors to the open day can speak to firefighters first-hand about fire safety in the home, including how to install and maintain smoke alarms and how to develop a home escape plan to ensure they can quickly and safely escape a fire.
Firefighter Sanders said today would also be the perfect time to talk to families about updating the smoke alarms in their homes.
He said there have been great advances in smoke alarm technology and photoelectric alarms now provide better fire protection.


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We offer antenatal care in conjunction with the Community Midwifery Team, who hold regular clinics in the surgery. We encourage shared care between the doctor and the Midwife, and you will therefore be seen regularly throughout the course of pregnancy.
Please note that this practice does not encourage home births due to the distance to the nearest hospital with obstetric facilities.
Our nurse-led clinic provides regular monitoring, support and advice to all patients with chronic chest conditions, and aims to ensure that appropriate treatments are in place to minimise symptoms and improve quality of life as much as possible. Patients are normally reviewed annually, but will be seen more frequently if their condition and symptoms require it.
The Lead nurse for this clinic is Ruth Parkinson and the Lead GP is Dr Scott Perkins.
We review mums and babies at approximately 8 weeks after the birth, usually on Tuesdays and Wednesdays between 14:30 and 15:30. New mums will be sent an information card giving details of their postnatal appointment and their baby's first development check. This appointment will be with either Dr Cusack or Dr Lloyd.
This is also the time when we carry out the first course of baby immunisations.
Carolyn Pym is a Memory Loss Advisor and Care Navigator to undertake memory assessments with our patients and also to support patients within the practice. She can access advice and support patients with memory concerns. Carolyn has previously worked with a large national charity as a dementia advisor and has a range of knowledge and experience to advise and signpost to relevant services in the community as diverse as social groups, benefits information, legal advice and any queries that are non-clinical.
If you have any concerns regarding your memory or a family member please contact your GP to arrange an appointment to see Carolyn at the surgery or within your own home. Please note Carolyn can be contacted via the surgery telephone line and only works Mondays, Tuesdays and Wednesdays.
Women in the appropriate age group will receive regular reminders to make an appointment with the surgery for a smear test to be carried out – if you receive a reminder, please contact the surgery to book an appointment with the practice nurse.
If you do not wish to have a cervical smear test performed, please let us know so that our records can be updated.
Child Immunisations are carried out by our practice nurses, usually on Thursdays between 08:45 and 12:30. Please click here to see a schedule of child immunisations.
Sue Warren is our attached counsellor who is able to provide NHS counselling services to our patients. Appointments are in very great demand and patients who are referred by their doctor are usually seen initially by Pam Brady, our Gateway Worker, to assess the nature of their problem and ensure that they receive the most appropriate service.
Diabetic reviews require a 30-minute appointment with the nurse. It is important to note that all patients attending diabetic clinic are required to have blood tests taken at least 2 weeks before their clinic appointment.
Our GPs and nursing staff are trained and experienced in providing comprehensive family planning services, including the fitting of contraceptive implants and IUCDs (coils). Our Lead GPs are Dr Lloyd and Dr Cusack, and the Lead nurse is Margaret Symonds.
Patients wishing to discuss family planning matters should book an appointment with either Margaret Symonds or their GP.
If you require emergency contraception, please contact the practice as quickly as possible to obtain advice, as treatment is less successful as time elapses. Patients requiring emergency contraception will always be seen on the day they contact the practice.
You could be eligible for a FREE NHS Health Check. The check is designed to spot early signs of stroke, kidney disease, heart disease, type 2 diabetes or dementia. If you are aged between 40-74 years old without a pre-existing condition please give Reception a ring on 01386 761111 to check your eligibility and book an appointment.
Click on the like below for more information in the NHS health check website.
We are pleased to offer a Healthy Weight service to those patients wishing to manage their weight and develop a healthier lifestyle. If you would like to discuss weight management at all, please contact a member of our practice nursing team.
le for arranging regular monitoring, and will help with lifestyle changes such as diet, exercise and smoking cessation.
All patients are called annually for an assessment which includes blood tests, and the results are sent to your GP who will arrange further review if necessary.
Carolyn Pym has recently joined the practice as a Memory Loss Advisor and Care Navigator to undertake memory assessments with our patients and also to support patients within the practice. She can access advice and support patients with memory concerns. Carolyn has previously worked with a large national charity as a dementia advisor and has a range of knowledge and experience to advise and signpost to relevant services in the community as diverse as social groups, benefit information, legal advice and any queries that are non-clinical.
If you are unsure please speak to a Receptionist who will be able to point you in the right direction.
Please note; children under 6 and pregnant women are not suitable for a minor illness clinic and may be required to see a GP.
Some conditions may not be suitable for treatment in Primary Care – your doctor will be able to advise you whether your condition can be treated within the surgery and, if not, will arrange for you to be referred for specialist treatment. Minor surgery is performed by Dr Scott Perkins.
Our practice nurses are able to offer vaccinations to patients travelling abroad to help prevent against a wide range of diseases. We can also offer advice on malaria prophylaxis. Please note that, because some vaccinations require multiple doses and in order to gain maximum immunity, we recommend that patients consult us at least 8 weeks before they are due to travel. More information is available from the above tab.
To help us offer the appropriate advice, please fill out the online form before coming to see the nurse. After filling out the form please ring the surgery to book an appointment.
Did you know you can now refer yourself to physiotherapy?
To find out more about the service and complete a self-referral form please click here.


A Pittsburgh-area CEO must replace money he withdrew or failed to pay into his employee's 401(k) plan.
The U.S. District Court for Western Pennsylvania has ordered Kevin T. Weir, chief executive officer of Liberty-Pittsburgh Inc., to repay $67,138 to the fund.
The settlement resulted from an investigation by the U.S. Department of Labor's Employee Benefits Security Administration (EBSA). Federal investigators found that Weir and the company failed to remit employee contributions and loan repayments to the fund in a timely manner. Plus, when Weir did make late contributions, he failed to pay two years' worth of interest.
EBSA alleged that Weir and his company violated the Employee Retirement Income Security Act.
Note: Employers can't use employees' 401(k) plans as informal savings accounts that can be tapped to fund business activities. The law requires employers to meet their contractual obligations and faithfully deposit employee contributions.


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Calvin H. Shaw, Sr. passed peacefully away at Duke Hospice at the Meadowlands at 6:00 AM on October 2, 2008. Calvin, Sr. was born in Durham June 16, 1919 to Hurley J Shaw and Betty Barbee Shaw. A lifetime resident of Durham, he graduated from high school and attended Duke University. He served in the United States Army during World War II in the European Theatre as a Company Commander and was discharged from service with the rank of Captain.
After returning from military duty, he went to work at Shaw Paint and Wallpaper Company until opening Carolina Blind and Drapery Company which he ran successfully until his retirement. His work was featured in many of the office buildings in Durham and the surrounding area including Duke University and the University of North Carolina.
An athlete, he played baseball and football at Duke and professional baseball for a time in Wilson, N.C. Through out his life, he loved sports and dedicated his athletic love and talents to coaching and teaching young boys and young men sportsmanship and fair play. There were many nights, he would drive to see one of his sons play in college after working all day. After his retirement, he made annual trips to Florida to watch spring training and for many years was a regular at the Duke baseball games. Many young people were touched during their life by his care and understanding and he had remained in contact with several of them in their later years.
Calvin, Sr. was also blessed with an extraordinary singing voice and musical talent which he freely shared with others surrounding him. He was often asked to provide music as featured soloist for weddings and other events at many different locations including Duke University Chapel. He was a member of the Choir for many years at First Presbyterian Church and featured soloist on many Holiday and special musical occasions.
Calvin, Sr. is survived by his beloved wife of 66 years, Josephine Russell Shaw of Durham; sisters Edna Shaw Lutz of Hendersonville, N.C.; Mary Helen Shaw Hudgins of Raleigh, N.C.; a brother, Hurley J. Shaw, Jr. of Hampton Roads, VA.; his eldest son Calvin, Jr. of Largo, FL.; a grandson Kenneth Charles Casey Shaw of Hamstead, N.C.; and a granddaughter Courtney Shaw McDaniel of Concord, N.C.
The family will be receiving friends of Calvin, Sr. on Sunday October 5th from 1:00pm until 2:00pm at Hall–Wynne Funeral Service, 1113 West Main Street, Durham, NC. A private graveside service will be held at a later time from Maplewood Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions in Calvin's name may be made to Duke Hospice at the Meadowlands, 1001 Corporate Drive, Hillsborough, NC 27278. Please include "Calvin Shaw Memorial" on the memo line of your check.
Your obituary was a beautiful tribute to your father!
I am so sorry to hear of Mr. Shaw's death. My Thoughts and Prayers are with you!
As one of those young boys who played baseball for serveral years with Mr. Shaw as my Coach, I was fortunate along with all the others for the many things that he taught us. Sportsmanship and fairplay along with a strong competitive spirit were just a few.All of his lessons were for me not only remembered to this day but have been very important in my life. Thank You Mr. Shaw!!
You are very loved and you will be so very missed. I always enjoyed getting your cards and hearing your deep southern voice on the phone.
I love you Grandaddy. May you always rest in peace.


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The CW released Producer's Preview of iZombie episode Dead Rat, Live Rat, Brown Rat, White Rat
The CW has released a 70-seconds Producer's Preview of iZombie episode "Dead Rat, Live Rat, Brown Rat, White Rat" (1.12) that will be aired on Tuesday, June 2 at 09:00-10:00 PM.
Executive Producers Rob Thomas and Diane Ruggiero-Wright preview Tuesday's new iZombie, which is "sort of inspired by" I Know What You Did Last Summer.
http://cdn.heroesvue.com/v/hv/mpv/13101/112ep.mp4
In iZombie, Olivia "Liv" Moore, a rosy-cheeked, disciplined, over-achieving medical resident who had her life path completely mapped out… until the night she attended a party that unexpectedly turned into a zombie feeding frenzy. As one of the newly undead, Liv has devised a way to resist her baser urges to devour fresh human brains – she's taken a job in the Seattle coroner's office.
iZOMBIE is based upon characters created by Chris Roberson and Michael Allred, and published by DC Entertainment's Vertigo imprint,iZOMBIE is from Bonanza Productions Inc. in association with Spondoolie Productions and Warner Bros. Television, with executive producers Rob Thomas , Diane Ruggiero-Wrigh, Danielle Stokdyk and Dan Etheridge.
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In defense of screen time
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Siri Fiske Contributor
Siri Fiske is founder and head of MYSA School in Bethesda, Md. and Washington, D.C.
The Silicon Valley engineers who design our tech gadgets won't let their kids anywhere near those devices, according to a shocking New York Times profile. These workers are convinced too much time in front of smartphones and iPads is rotting kids' brains. Technology "is wreaking havoc on our children," warned one former Facebook employee.
These parents need to relax. It's true that allowing kids to browse social media until the wee hours of the morning isn't a good idea. But it's also true that smart phones, iPads and other gadgets are powerful educational tools, both at home and in the classroom.
Rather than demonize and ban all devices, parents should regulate screen time and ensure their children use technology in beneficial ways.
Despite the parental panic in Silicon Valley and well-educated communities nationwide, research suggests that screen time can be a net positive for children. Kids whose parents drastically limit screen time ultimately perform worse in college, according to a Swiss study of American universities.
And thanks to their immediate feedback and multimedia features, iPads are great reading tools. Compared to kids who only use books, kids who learn to read on iPads are more engaged, cooperative and willing to speak up, according to a researcher from the Institute of Education in London. Kids from low socioeconomic backgrounds who read on both books and iPads at home are more likely to perform at or above grade level in school.
It's not the screen itself that's good or bad — but what's on it.
These studies show that it's not the screen itself that's good or bad — but what's on it. Watching two hours of Cartoon Network is much different than watching a National Geographic documentary. Parents simply need to create straightforward rules for their kids. Regulating non-educational screen time or having a social media curfew are both good options.
At school, educators can use tech gadgets and apps to speed up the learning process while tailoring their lessons to support each student.
Consider DreamBox, a platform that allows elementary and middle schoolers to play different math games on their iPads. The tech tool mines more than 48,000 data points per student every hour to personalize lessons for individual users. Algebra Nation, a similar program, studies click-patterns to figure out when students are struggling and offer personalized advice.
Such "adaptive learning" platforms are already yielding impressive results in higher education. An adaptive learning tool at the Colorado Technical University increased a course's pass rate by 27 percent and its final grade average by 10 percent.
Classroom tech also gives teachers a superhuman capacity to pinpoint and predict problems. For example, a school in Spokane, Wash. gives its students online surveys to track how focused they feel, how inclusive their social environment is and how often they feel like giving up, among other things. Educators then study this data via dashboards to understand where kids might need help, both inside and outside the classroom.
A decade ago, it would have been unrealistic to expect school faculty to track the day-to-day thoughts, feelings and engagement of each and every student — despite this being invaluable information for educators. With classroom tech, such practices can and should become standard.
No reasonable person thinks it's good for kids to be glued to their screens 24/7 or to replace human interaction with an app. But the notion that screen time is intrinsically harmful for children is equally silly. It's time for teachers and parents to stop the fear mongering and harness the latest technology to offer kids a world-class education.


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Actor Arjun Rampal appears before NCB for the second time
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21 Dec 2020: Actor Arjun Rampal appears before NCB for the second time
Bollywood actor Arjun Rampal on Monday arrived at the Narcotics Control Bureau's (NCB) office in Mumbai in connection with a drugs case.
Rampal has been called for questioning by the officials for the second time in this case.
The NCB had already questioned Rampal, his partner Gabriella Demetriades and even arrested her brother.
Here are more details on this.
Details: Rampal was asked to appear on December 16
As per a report in India Today, the NCB suspects that the doctor's prescription submitted by the actor regarding some psychiatric medicines found from his house is fake and hence the actor was called for interrogation.
Though Rampal was asked to appear before the agency on December 16, the date was later shifted to December 21 upon the actor's request.
Details: He was earlier questioned in November
Last month, the NCB had conducted a raid at Rampal's residence and seized some electronic gadgets, as well as some medicines prohibited under the law.
Rampal and his partner Gabriella Demetriades were then summoned by the NCB.
While Demetriades was questioned over two days, Rampal was grilled once for around seven hours.
His driver was also questioned in the drugs probe.
Developments: Rampal's partner's brother was arrested in October
Rampal and his partner came under the NCB's radar after Demetriades's brother Agisilaos was arrested by the NCB in October.
To recall, the NCB had conducted a raid at his hotel room in Lonavala in October, where they allegedly discovered around 0.8 grams of hashish.
He was granted bail by a special court in Mumbai on December 16.
Case: NCB started the probe after Sushant Singh Rajput's death
After the death of Bollywood actor Sushant Singh Rajput in June, the NCB launched a probe into alleged drug links in his death.
As part of the probe, Sushant's last girlfriend Rhea Chakraborty, her brother Showik, and some staff members of the late actor were arrested.
Apart from Rhea, other actors such as Deepika Padukone and Shraddha Kapoor were also questioned by the agency.