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Revisiting Early NFL Season Predictions (Hint: They Didn't Go Well)
Ben Lamers took a stab at predicting how the season would unfold back in August. Not a whole lot went as planned. Below he reviews what he got right and what he got wrong.
By Ben Lamers@benlamers Jan 5, 2016, 10:33am EST
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The season is over. The drama in the front office and coaching staff came to a stunning conclusion yesterday. Essentially, now we just wait to see who the Colts will re-sign before Free Agency.
But since the season is over, I decided that it is time to revisit my final Season Predictions from back in August. Some of you may recall, I have three versions of my predictions through the summer.
In that article, I mentioned my crystal ball was often faulty, as evidenced by my Mock Drafts, and I would be lucky to get 1/3 of my picks right. I don't think I hit that 1/3.
Some of you panned them, and some of you wrote emails with "more than a few unkind words about my character." Yes, that's a Firefly quote, had to include it.
But yes, my predictions were...a bit off. But let's revisit them and see just how wrong I went. I'll go in alphabetical order for each division, say what I predicted for the team, and how they actually did.
Dallas Cowboys - I pegged the Cowboys at 11-5 and the 5 seed in the NFC playoffs. In reality, the Cowboys were 4-12, and the worst team in the NFC. It would have been interesting to see how Dallas would have done had both Tony Romo and Dez Bryant remained healthy all season. The only part I got correct about the Cowboys was that they would continue to run the ball effectively. Darren McFaddon was a pleasant surprise (especially to those of us who had him in Fantasy Football) and the Cowboys did run well. Of course, that was because they couldn't throw at all. Yup, missed badly on this one.
New York Giants - Actually, I missed on the entire NFC East, and the Giants are no exception. I had the Giants rolling to a 9-7 record, and the 6 seed in the NFC. In reality, they finished 6-10 in a season marred by missed opportunities. Had New York been able to close out a few games, they very well might have hit that 9-7 mark I pegged them at. They wouldn't have made the playoffs, but it would've made me look a little better. I mentioned that the combination of Odell Beckham Jr. and Victor Cruz would have been unstoppable. And they might have been, if Cruz hadn't been out all year.
Philadelphia Eagles - Probably my biggest miss. I pegged Philly at 12-4, NFC East Champs, and the second seed in the NFC. I said Sam Bradford would be an MVP candidate and DeMarco Murray would only bolster Chip Kelly's offense. Instead, Kelly was fired, the offense was putrid, and the Eagles finished 8-8. Yeah, big swing and a miss here.
Washington Redskins - "I just don't see it with this team." That's what I wrote when I projected the Redskins to finish 2-14 this year. As it turns out, Kirk Cousins would lead them to a 9-7 finish and the NFC East crown. I didn't see that one coming, although to be fair I don't think many did. There's always a surprise team in the NFL each year, and this year it was Washington. Plus, Kirk Cousins gave us the best sound of the season.
Chicago Bears - I picked the Bears to finish last, and finish last they did (nailed it!). Although, I had the team winning only three games, as opposed to the six they actually did. Still, I'll take it. I thought the Bears would be a lot worse than they actually were. John Fox did a good job keeping the Bears competitive in most games. They even came away with a win in Green Bay for the first time in a long time. I wouldn't say the future is bright for Chicago, but it's better than I thought it would be.
Detroit Lions - I almost hit the nail on the head here. I had the Lions finishing third with a 6-10 record, and instead they finished third at 7-9. When your old roommate is a Lions fan, you get to know a team better than you would think. What I said about the Lions was accurate. The offense would be fairly good (it was very good once Jim Bob Cooter took over), and the defense was the problem. I'm calling this one a win for me.
Green Bay Packers - Picking the Packers to win the NFC North (at 13-3 no less) seemed like my safest pick. And at the start of the season, it looked to be validated. Then the wheels fell off the Green Bay offense as they only went 3-3 in the division, with two of those losses in Lambeau. Yes, losing Jordy Nelson hurt badly, but the Packers' struggles are still a mystery to me. I thought for sure this pick would be right.
Minnesota Vikings - I had the Vikings as the NFC North runner-up, but only finishing 7-9. Although I mentioned if Teddy Bridgewater improved, the Vikings could hover around nine wins. I said the Vikings were on the rise, but not ready to challenge Green Bay yet. Mike Zimmer got this team ready in a hurry. This team was a pleasant surprise this year, and thrive on running and stopping the run (sound familiar).
Atlanta Falcons - Second place and 8-8. Got it exactly right! I attributed the team's rise to 8-8 on Matt Ryan and Julio Jones in my picks. In actuality, Ryan is the reason for their wins and losses for most of the season. The Falcons got out of the gate hot, but couldn't keep it going, limping down the stretch. This is a team on the rise, especially if they can get that defense fixed.
Carolina Panthers - Another huge miss. I had the Panthers at 6-10 because I didn't think Cam Newton could carry the team with basically only one elite skill player (Kelvin Benjamin). Turns out, he could do that without Benjamin as the Panthers rolled to 15-1 and the top seed in the NFC. I wasn't really a believer in the Panthers before the season. Wrong about that one too.
New Orleans Saints - Another big miss. I had the Saints rebounded to an 11-5 finish and first in the NFC South. Instead they dipped to 7-9, and may move away from Sean Payton and (possibly but unlikely) Drew Brees. The Saints defense was horrid and the offense couldn't keep the team afloat against the NFL's better teams. The Saints are nearing rebuilding mode, something I definitely did not foresee entering the season.
Tampa Bay Buccaneers - I did pick the Bucs to finish last, and so they did. I was off by two games (I had them finishing 4-12), but did have the right idea. Before the season I wrote that Tampa could surprise some people and this team was on the up and up. Jameis Winston looked very good for a rookie, which helped Tampa. We'll see if Lovie Smith's team can take another step next year.
Arizona Cardinals - I thought the Cardinals would over-achieve and the return of Carson Palmer would help. I didn't foresee this team going 14-2 though, as I slated them in second at 9-7. The Cardinals look like the class of the NFC, in my opinion, and were definitely a step above what I thought they could be. Also, I had Arizona missing the playoffs. Oops.
San Francisco 49ers - Got this one exactly right as well. I picked the 49ers to finish 5-11 and in last place. I think my opening line about the 49ers in my final predictions still rings true, "Things just keep going wrong for the 49ers." Yes, yes they do.
Seattle Seahawks - I didn't see the Seahawks struggling out of the gate the way they did. I had them finishing 12-4 and winning the division. Not quite, but they are still in the playoffs. I did say the offense would be more dynamic (it is), but because of Jimmy Graham (nope). I still think I'm correct in that the Seahawks reign over the NFC is nearing its end, but it isn't there just quite yet.
Boy was I wrong here. My Predictions: 1. Green Bay, 2. Philadelphia, 3. Seattle, 4. New Orleans, 5. Dallas, 6. New York
So only two of the six NFC teams I had in the playoffs actually made it. And both (Green Bay and Seattle) made it was Wild Cards and not division winners.
On to the AFC
Buffalo Bills - I, like many in the media, had the Bills as the darling team this year. Their defense was great, and now Rex Ryan would give them an extra boost. In their season opening win over the Colts, this looked validated. It didn't come to pass. The Bills finished 8-8 and way out of the playoffs. I had Matt Cassel pegged as the starter. I bet Bills fans are glad that wasn't the case.
Miami Dolphins - Like the Bills, the Dolphins were a team primed to take the next step this year; and I had them at 11-5. Instead, they fired Joe Philbin early in the season, and limped to a 6-10 finish in dead last in the AFC East. Again, the Dolphins couldn't put together a season of promise, and seemed to take a step back. Another miss.
New England Patriots - Another lock. I had New England at 11-5 and division champs, so 12-4 and division champs is close. I also wrote that when Tom Brady was out for the first four games. Obviously that didn't happen, and the Patriots rolled until injuries began to derail the team. I don't like the Patriots, but I don't think any team in the league has done more with less.
New York Jets - Fact. When writing my final predictions I had the Jets at 10-6. Then, right before I published, Geno Smith had his jaw broken. Without their QB, I demoted the Jets to 7 wins and last in the division. Turns out, the defense and strong QB play led the Jets to 10 wins, just like I initially had. Who knew Ryan Fitzpatrick would have a career year? I should just listen to my guy sometimes I guess.
Baltimore Ravens - Probably the biggest disappointment going into this year (yes I'll put them ahead of Indianapolis in that category. A rash of injuries and bad luck derailed the Ravens season early and often. Even when healthy this team didn't look great. I had them at 12-4, but instead they were nearly reversed at 5-11. Baltimore is normally a safe pick too, so I definitely didn't expect this.
Cincinnati Bengals - I had the Bengals at 10-6, so not too far off record wise. However, I slotted them in third place and out of the playoffs. Andy Dalton was playing out of his mind before breaking his thumb, and the Bengals were arguably the most complete team in the AFC before his injury. I just didn't see the Bengals emerging from the tough AFC North again this year.
Cleveland Browns - Much like the Patriots and Packers, the Browns are always a safe pick...just in the opposite direction. The Browns actually did better than I predicted. I had them winning one game, and instead they won three. All of the problems I outlined came to pass, though. And now the Browns are in search for a coach (and probably a QB) again.
Pittsburgh Steelers - I had Pittsburgh in second in the North and the six seed in the playoffs. If I had gotten their record right (I had them 11-5) this would have been my most accurate pick. I said Pittsburgh would rely on Ben Roethlisberger and the offense, and so they have. Good to know I can pick some things correct (every now and then).
Houston Texans - Well, this was wrong. I had the Texans rolling to a 5-11 record and third in the division. I questioned who would play QB, and as it turns out that was a legitimate question. It just happened to work out for the Texans. With an elite defense and an elite receiver (which I didn't anticipate) the Texans were able to emerge from a very weak AFC South.
Indianapolis Colts - Rough. I had the Colts at 12-4 and winning the division (like many). Although, my comment about the offense rang true, "If healthy, the offense should be unstoppable." They weren't healthy, and they were stoppable.
Jacksonville Jaguars - I actually flipped the Jaguars and Titans' records. I had the Jaguars at 3-13 and again cited them as an "improving" team. We can see that improvement on the field, but it just doesn't translate into wins just yet.
Tennessee Titans - I had the Titans at 5-11, instead they finished 3-13 and will have the first overall pick. Had Marcus Mariota been healthy all year, they might have hit 5-11. I said the Titans would be better, and with Mariota in the line-up they were. The future is bright for this team.
Denver Broncos - I said Peyton Manning would take a step back. He did. I said Denver would run the ball more. They have. I said the defense still wouldn't be great. Oops. The defense carried Denver to a 12-4 record and the top seed in the AFC. Manning was poor to start the year, then Brock Osweiler took over, and now Manning is back. Who could have foreseen that? Oh, I had Denver finishing 9-7 and second in the division.
Kansas City Chiefs - I had the Chiefs at 6-10 and said they should be better than that. After 6 games, it looked like a total of six wins might be thinking too highly of the Chiefs. Then they went and reeled off 10 straight wins and rolled into the playoffs without Jamaal Charles. I did say (and still believe) that Alex Smith is the answer at QB, and he did prove that right.
Oakland Raiders - I had Oakland at 5-11, so only off by two wins. I did note that the Raiders would be an improved product on the field with a strong, young core of players. And improved they were. This Raiders team is going places, and a lot faster than I thought when the season started.
San Diego Chargers - Well...I got the number 12 and 4 correct. I just had them reversed. I had San Diego winning the division at 12-4. Instead, they brought up the rear at 4-12. I wrote that I hesitated to take the Chargers because they never, ever do what is expected of them. And sure enough, they let me down.
Well I got some of the division placements correct, which is more than I can say for the NFC. But much like the NFC, I only got two teams correct. My predictions were: 1. San Diego Chargers, 2. Indianapolis Colts, 3. Baltimore Ravens, 4. New England Patriots, 5. Miami Dolphins, 6. Pittsburgh Steelers.
So I got the Steelers exactly right, and the Patriots in the playoffs. I also had the seeding correct for the AFC West and North (which counts for nothing of course.
As it turns out, I got 4 of the 12 playoff teams correct. That works out to 1/3, which is what I said I would get if I was lucky. I'll take it. That's better than I did for the NFL Draft.
And for the record, I had Seattle at Green Bay for the NFC Title, and Pittsburgh at Indy for the AFC. So I could get three of those four still.


Read the Indezine review of Wondershare PPT2Flash Professional.
PPT2Flash Professional is a PowerPoint add-in which allows you to convert your PowerPoint presentations into Flash SWF movies with all the slide objects and movements recreated. It works with all PowerPoint for Windows versions from 2000 to 2007.
PPT2Flash Professional is from Wondershare, a company based in Guangdong, China that creates custom applications for the enterprise market. Learn more about their products and download a free trial version of PPT2Flash Professional from their site (link no longer exists).
My contact at Wondershare for this review was Sabrina Fu - thank you, Sabrina.
Download the installer from the link given above, run the setup routine and follow the instructions. If you are using PowerPoint 2007, you'll end up with a PPT2Flash Professional tab on the Ribbon as you can see in Figure 1.
This group of options allows you to publish presentations to Flash, and view them.
This brings up the Conversion Settings dialog box where you can tweak various output options.
Here you can select a template for the Flash output.
This is where you can make changes, add Flash SWF movies on slides, insert quizzes, import audio, record narration, or do screen captures. Note that you insert quizzes with Quiz Creator -- and that is a separate product.
This group allows you to register and update the program -- in addition, there are direct links to the user guide and online forums.
Note: Users of earlier versions of PowerPoint will find a new PPT2Flash menu -- this menu provides the same options as described above.
We'll share results of this benchmark later on this page -- first, let's explore how you do the actual Flash conversion using PPT2Flash.
Open any existing presentation inside PowerPoint. With the presentation open, select the PPT2Flash Professional tab on the Ribbon, as shown in Figure 1 above.
Once you select the output option, click the Convert button -- this will start the conversion process -- the time taken for conversion will depend upon the size and complexity of your source presentation.
PPT2Flash Professional scored a total of 118 points to get 78.6% ratings.
PPT2Flash Professional gained in many areas except that inserted Flash SWFs did not work on slides converted from PowerPoint 2007 -- and that's a known bug in PowerPoint 2007 that Microsoft is aware of. Also, while entrance and exit animations played well, there were problems with emphasis and motion path animations. Finally while background music worked, it did not loop.
In other areas, such as maintaining transparency of both inserted and native PowerPoint slide objects, PPT2Flash did an amazing job. Inserted video files converted well too -- and text quality and positioning of shapes was very accurate.
PPT2Flash Professional costs $199.95. Multi-user and academic pricing options are available.
Support is through email, an online FAQ, and user forum.
PPT2Flash Professional provides most features you may want in a PowerPoint to Flash converter product -- and works best in situations where you want to create small output files in Flash SWF that you can put on your website, CD, or send as an email.
This is the original page. An AMP (Accelerated Mobile Page) version of this page is also available for those on mobile platforms, at Wondershare PPT2Flash Professional.


This nifty interactive map tells the story. According to the public broadcasting duo, Ohio, New Mexico, Colorado, Iowa, Michigan, Wisconsin, Pennsylvania, Virginia and New Hampshire remain up for grabs in the general election. But by that same calculation, McCain now has 232 (compared to Obama's 200) of the 270 electoral votes needed to win. That means, at least under this scenario, that winning just Ohio and Pennsylvania (with 20 and 21 electoral votes, respectively) would put him in the White House. I'll be honest: I don't really see Obama winning either state, based on how poorly he ran against Hillary in the Dem primaries in both places. Of course, lots of other states--like North Carolina, for instance--could turn in the other direction before November. But it's going to be interesting, folks.
Matters little about Ohio and PA, if as I expect, he can win the upper midwest, Iowa, CO, and NM. Then it comes down to VA and possibly NC.
Yes, he can win without Ohio and PA, that's been part of his appeal all along, the possibility of changing that hideous red state/blue state map mentality.
Thanks, Redhorse. That second part is particularly well said, and probably accurate (after all, you follow politics more closely than I do). We certainly agree that NC might well become the crucial swing state.


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VanJess Talk "Through Enough", GoldLink, & Feel Good R&B
ICYMI, VanJess's speedy rise to fame was helped along by a sonic cameo on Issa Rae's Insecure and cemented by GoldLink's appearance on the same track: "Through Enough". Comprised of sisters (not twins!) Ivana and Jessica Nwokike, the Nigerian-American duo credits both their Nigerian roots and west coast upbringing with influencing their uniquely global, feel-good take on R&B. Now riding the wave of a viral song and counting the likes of Brasstracks and Khalid as collaborators and fans, and building a larger project that's sure to impress, VanJess is well positioned to be the breakout duo of a generation.
So, I really want to start with "Through Enough" since it just came out like a month ago, how are you guys feeling? How's the reception been?
Jessica: It's been good. I think when we recorded it last year, and we were really excited about it then. But kind of finally getting it out and seeing the response has been really great. It's an exciting song, and we were excited to add GoldLink to it. We've been a fan of his since he came out in 2014, and having him on the record took it to a different place. It's been exciting.
How did you guys get in touch with him?
J: Through our management really. Well, we met him at a shoot for his video, and another time we were in the studio doing backgrounds with him, and we just played him the song, and were like, "Yo, what do you think?" He said it was dope, he said he'd get on it, and we were like, "Oh my God!" So yeah, he genuinely likes the song, and I think a lot of the people we've been collabing with is totally organic, which is awesome. As an artist, that's kind of how you have to do it.
What is it like to sit on a song for so long, and then putting it out into the world?
Ivana: I'd say it's nerve-wracking, but also exciting because you've worked on something, and anticipating when it'll come out, and wondering how people are going to receive it, and then the moment comes, and then it's out. And then everyone's either like "Yay," or "Ehh," and it's kind of a relief when everyone really likes it. It's definitely a process of waiting, let alone creating it. The whole waiting process is a thing. You could also create a song and just drop it next week.
J: That's a thing too. I feel like it is nerve-wracking, but at the same time it's relieving. For us, when we work on something for so long—and we're perfectionists—it gets to the point where it's ready, but we can't drop it.
Because if you wait another month, then you'll want to begin changing parts.
J: Yes, exactly, you start overthinking it. I was relieved when we released it, it's a combination of all that.
When you're writing, do you write together? Or do you trade off? Or what is your process?
I: We write together. Sometimes she's writing, sometimes I'm writing, but overall we're always bouncing ideas off of each other. At the end of it, it'll always be a joint effort, but sometimes maybe, I'll write something by myself, but she'll help me put it together. Let's figure out certain parts, and sometimes she'll have an idea, like a melody, and maybe I'll put words to this. Obviously we're so close that we kind of know each other's strengths and weaknesses—
J: Yeah, we can kind of tell where the other is going to go. It makes it easier to complete ideas, with each other.
Do you ever disagree?
I: Oh, of course! [Laughs] You know how it works? When we're in the studio, and there is an engineer, and they'll be our tiebreaker. Whoever is in the room is the one to be the final say [Laughs]. We don't know everything, sometimes she'll really see something wrong with it, but I won't agree.
J: I think the more perspectives you have, besides us two, because for so long we've been creating on our own, so sometimes we may like it, but it's important to hear what someone else thinks. After a while, if we have a good belief in a song, we'll want to hear a third perspective. It's almost like they have no emotional connection to it, because when you're creating the art, you develop a connection to it, it's your baby. Ultimately you have to give it at the end of the day, and the outside criticism can help make it better.
I: I think ultimately as a creative you should have that innate confidence that something is good, I think that's the best feeling in the world.
I feel also that it's impossible to hear your music with fresh ears, because you have all the context, you've heard it since the very beginning, so you have no idea almost what someone else will hear it.
J: That's how it's been going with our project now, we've been working on it for the past year, and there are songs that we've been attached to as demos, and now that we're mixing, we'll be like, "I like the original better." But it's because you get so used to it, and you just aren't hearing it the same. You have to be careful not to get too attached.
I: Like she said, it's really hard to have fresh ears even after you stop listening. You just kind of have to trust that if you've worked on it that long, at the end of the day, take away your nit-picks, and feel that it's good.
Trust your intuition, I guess.
Both: Totally.
So, is "Though Enough" off of a bigger project?
J: Yes, it is. We're working on a full album, but we're calling it a project. We're trying to put that out pretty soon, so yeah. Right now, we're just kind of wrapping up and mixing, videos. We're trying to premiere a video with you.
Ok cool! As far as being from California, do you think the west coast hip hop culture influenced you? I know you guys are also Nigerian so how do both of those places influence you?
I: Oh yeah, for sure. Being Nigerian-American is a unique perspective. And we're first-generation. We grew up there for eight or nine years, so it's definitely ingrained in us. And when we first came over, the culture was still very present. It's definitely ingrained in us. There's a feeling to African music and culture of it. There's a soul and emotion that you can't really describe. Being in California, west coast music definitely informs us too. The whole music scene in LA, definitely inspired us, because that's where we recorded the whole project.
J: I completely agree, I mean, I think overall we're inspired by the whole scene.
I: There's been certain places that we'll put in our lyrics, so it's definitely a thing.
With the project hoping to drop in a couple of months, what are you most looking forward to with that?
I: Getting it out. [Laughs] But also, I'm also just excited for people to hear how much we've progressed. Because I feel like for us, it's kind of like a wild card. There's certain artists that drop a record, and that's the only thing they've dropped, but for us, we've had such a journey from our YouTube thing, and we've had a long progression, I think a lot of people don't even know what to expect from us in album. I'm excited to shock people, and show them in a way, we have something to say, and we really want to make our mark in the R&B world right now. We have such great musicality, and I'm just excited for people to see that we're not just joking around, we really do put a lot into this. We're trying to bring back feel good R&B.
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Judge Denies Motion To Dismiss Challenge To New York Fantasy Sports Law
by Dustin Gouker
[toc]The lawsuit against a 2016 fantasy sports law in New York will continue after a judge did not grant a motion to dismiss in the case.
NY and the fantasy sports challenge
Here's the quick backstory:
New York enacted a law in 2016, mostly to legalize and regulate the daily fantasy sports industry in the state. Soon after, an anti-gambling group brought a lawsuit in New York State Supreme Court, alleging that the law was unconstitutional.
The state constitution says limits the forms of gambling in the state. The state legislature, via the new law, specifically defined paid-entry fantasy sports as a game of skill and exempt from the state's gambling laws. Whether the legislature can make that determination without changing the constitution is what is at question in the case.
No motion to dismiss
The case has mostly been quiet since coming about last fall. But this week, the judge in the case denied a motion to dismiss from NY Attorney General Eric Schneiderman, who is the defendant as a result of having to represent the state.
According to a blog that follows the New York court system, it was an "unsurprising decision." The ruling from a court in Albany is simply allowing the case to proceed and is narrowly confined to whether the case should be dismissed. From the order of Judge Gerald Connolly:
While defendants argue that the legislation is presumed to be constitutional, such presumption alone does not itself bar plaintiffs' action herein and while plaintiffs ultimately bear the burden of proof in this action, the Court's analysis upon the instant motion is limited.
Plaintiffs complaint challenges the constitutionality of Chapter 237 of the Laws of 201 6. Accepting the facts alleged as true, plaintiffs have alleged that daily fantasy sports constitutes "gambling" and that such activities violate Article I, Section 9 of the Constitution.
Based upon the record, plaintiffs have stated a cause of action. …
Defendants assert that the courts have accorded the Legislature substantial latitude in determining what conduct constitutes prohibited gambling, however, such assertion does not mandate dismissal of plaintiffs' complaint at this juncture … such argument is more appropriate on a motion for summary judgment and not the instant motion to dismiss for failure to state a cause of action.
Here is the full judge's ruling, via the NYS Appeals blog.
Yes, the New York AG is defending the fantasy sports law
For those that have followed the history of the DFS industry, that Schneiderman must defend the law is an interesting development.
He famously brought unwanted attention to the industry for issuing cease and desist letters to DraftKings and FanDuel for operating illegal gambling businesses in the state. He argued at the time that the sites operated in violation of the state constitution.
The new law ultimately resolved the sites' legal status in the state. Now, New York DFS is legal for any operator that the state licenses.
Schneiderman's office filed a brief in January in the case defending the law, saying that it the legislature could define what is and isn't gambling without altering the constitution. From that brief:
Article I §9 of the State Constitution expressly delegates to the Legislature the authority to enact appropriate laws to effectuate the constitutional prohibition against "gambling" — a term the Constitution itself leaves undefined.
Consistent with that authority, the Legislature has enacted L. 2016 Ch~ 237 ("Ch. 237"), which resolved the legal status of specific internet games known as interactive fantasy sports and declared that such contests properly fall outside the definition of gambling in New York as defined in the Penal Law.
What's next for the NY DFS case?
The case will see more filings, and eventually a decision from the judge in the case. But no matter what the decision, the case is likely to be appealed up the food chain in the state court system.
From NYS Appeals:
The parties will fully brief the issues on the merits, and soon enough the Judge will decide whether the legislation authorizing DFS in New York passes constitutional muster.
That decision will not be the end of the case, however. An appeal to the Appellate Division, Third Department will follow, possibly a stay application depending on how the merits come out below, and then on to the Court of Appeals because a substantial constitutional question is at the heart of the case.
The case could be tied up in challenges for years. And the DFS industry is likely to enjoy the status quo until the case's ultimate resolution.
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Dustin Gouker
Dustin Gouker has been a sports journalist for more than 15 years, working as a reporter, editor and designer -- including stops at The Washington Post and the D.C. Examiner.
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Bangladesh lose
London: Tuesday, 25 March 2014, 10:40 AM
Bangladesh lost by a big margin of 73 runs against the West Indies at Mirpur, owing to poor batting and poor fielding. After the Tamim Iqbal, Anamul Haque and Shakib Al Hasan were out early for poor shot selection, Mushfique and Mominul offered short-lived hope.
However, things began to slide for the Tigers after from the tenth over. Mominul, Sabbir, Mushfique and Mahmudullah were dismissed in the 10th and 11th over.
For West Indies, the match seemed at hand with a big margin after their batsmen posted a big total of 172 runs, helped by poor fielding of the Tigers. Bangladesh all out for 98 runs after the 19.1 overs.
Earlier, West Indies opener Dwayne Smith scored a magnificent 72 from just 43 deliveries to help his side reach 171. Bangladesh fielders dropped numerous catches and ground fielding was shockingly poor.


Kentucky's Edge is a 2-day, multi-venue bourbon conference and festival taking place October 4 & 5, 2019 in Covington & Newport, Kentucky. There are several paid opportunities for artists as there will be a free music festival on the river, busking all over town, and opening slots at the Madison Theater. If you are a band from Kentucky, we're flexible on genre. If you are NOT from Kentucky/Greater Cincinnati, you better sound like you've been influenced by Appalachian folk music and its various forms (e.g., bluegrass).


The new book by Geoffrey Reynolds, Boats Made in Holland: A Michigan Tradition, will be published and available for purchase by The History Press on May 7, 2018. This is Reynolds' first book after many years of research and publishing of articles on the subject.
Holland's boat building tradition took root in the 1840s, as Dutch immigrants crafted flatboats and watercraft for residents. Just a century later, the city's commercial boat building industry flourished. The innovation of fiberglass reinforced plastic changed the traditional structure of boats, revamped the industry and recreated the blueprint for U.S. pleasure boats following World War II. The Roamer Boat Company's masterfully welded sheet steel cabin cruisers led to the 1955 purchase by the Chris-Craft Corporation to create the Roamer Boat Corporation. Local craftsmen, like the Jesiek brothers, found the transition from furniture building to boat building seamless. But with the success of larger manufacturers, smaller boat shops declined. Geoffrey Reynolds explores the story of Holland's unique legacy of maritime craftsmanship.
The book is available at Holland, Michigan book sellers like the Holland Museum, Reader's World, The Tine Ceiling, Holland Ace Hardware, Hope-Geneva Bookstore, and Barnes and Noble as well as online at www.arcadiapublishing.com.


Designed for your customized requirement and enhancing knowledge & skills. Also Swaras And Patterns, Folk Music, Swara Sadhana, Raga, Raga characteristics, Laya and Taal, Rhythm Patterns And Swara Patterns, Composition exercises and more.
Must have knowledge of Swar Vistar Aalap and Taan.
Designed for Playback singing and performance. Step-by-step, covering the lyrics, song situation, music composition, Raga characteristics and finer nuances such as the inflections and ornamentations.
Designed for enhancing knowledge and technique & skills. Swaras And Patterns, Folk Music, Swara Sadhana, Raga, Laya and Taal, Rhythm Patterns And Swara Patterns, Composition exercises, voice modulation, Achieve endurance, raga, scale and expression.
Designed for moving towards advance knowledge and technique & skills. Pitch/Shruthi, Tanpura/drone, seven notes in Indian music and sing with shruthi, Sa Pa Sa with pitch reference, SRGMPDNS with pitch reference, voice modulation, Achieve endurance, raga, scale and expression.
Basic knowlege of Swara and Laya.
Ability to sing with Tanpura.


EVERY CLASS OFFERED HEREIN WHICH IS COVERED BY THE RULES AND SPECIFICATIONS OF THE CURRENT USEF RULE BOOK WILL BE CONDUCTED AND JUDGED IN ACCORDANCE THEREWITH.
Online entry available at www.horseshowsonline.com.
Daily adds/scratches are due in the show office by 4pm the daybefore the class, unless otherwise noted.
All entry fees are stated under each class description.
All entries must be secured with an open check or signed credit cardauthorization for back numbers to be released from the show office.
Any check returned by the bank for any reason, or any credit card that is disputed or declined will be charged a $50 fee or 10% of the amount of the payment, whichever is greater. All declined paymentsmust be replaced by certified funds.
No exhibitor will be permitted to participate at the show while aprior indebtedness is outstanding.
Exhibitors must check out their account each week. Any exhibitorthat fails to check themselves out, will be invoiced an additional $60by the show. No exhibitor with an outstanding bill from the previousweek will be permitted to pick up numbers.
Prize money will be credited to show bills and paid within 30 days following the conclusion of the show via check. Prize money and refunds will be made payable to the owner of the horse unlessotherwise indicated in writing to the show office. A valid SSN or Tax ID information is required for all payments. A FORM W9 is required to be presented for all exhibitors.
Foreign exhibitors are advised that the US Internal Revenue Service requires sporting events to withhold 30% of the prize money won in the United States. Foreign exhibitors should apply for a US Social Security number and be asked to complete FORM W8-BEN prior to any prize money being paid.
Stalls for Pin Oak Charity Horse shows will be available for $250. Stalls are permanent or temporary under tent, 12' x 12' and 10' x 10' with doors. All horses must show out of a stall. Exception, breeding/in hand horses may purchase a single night stall for $100. Horses are not permitted to share stalls, unless all horses are owned by members of the same family. Management may limit tack stalls if necessary. Exhibitors are responsible for any damage made to a stall. Charges for damage to any stall will be billed to the exhibitor by GSEC. Damage to any stall panel will incur a $100 fee per panel. Dismantling or altering of stalls will incur a $50 fee per panel for re-installment by GSEC. Pin Oak Charity Horse Show is not responsible for any additional housing or security needs for stallions or any other special needs horses. The owners are responsible for any additional modifications and to supply the materials and labor needed to secure their stalls for their horses safety and the horses around them.
Stall requests must be accompanied by stall fees or an open check/ credit card authorization. form. Stalls are assigned on a first come basis.
Shavings will be available for purchase on grounds from 8am – 5pm daily. No outside shavings or straw are permitted without permission in advance. Any exhibitor found bringing in outside shavings or straw will be fined $100 per stall.
All feed and bedding ordered will be billed through the horse show office. Trainers wishing to do "splits" must provide that information to the show office by the posted weekly deadline. Any splits submitted after the weekly deadline, may be done with an additional split fee of $30. No splits will be done on check out day, no exceptions!
Any horse on the ground for any showing week must be entered in classes or pay the $150 non showing fee. An entry blank must be on file for EVERY horse on the grounds and pay the non-refundable office fee.
No stall fees will be refunded after the close of entries.
Entry fees, less a $50 scratch fee will be refunded once a certificate of illness or injury to horse or rider is presented to the show office before the start of each show. It is the responsibility of each exhibitor to officially scratch entries in any classes they do not plan to participate in writing in the show office. Once the show has started, horses which are not shown in classes that they have entered forfeit their entry fees, except if a horse is injured or becomes ill prior to the start of the class(es) entered. This must be accompanied by a certificate from the official show veterinarian.
Current USEF rules and regulations regarding D & M will be enforced.Sharps and medical waste must be disposed of in sharps containersplaced around the barns. All competitors are asked to comply with the USEF Testing Veterinarians in a courteous and efficient manner.Please note that sharps containers MUST be used as provided orpenalties will occur.
All showing horses will be invoiced the USEF D & M and USEF Fee of $23.
Jumper Proper Attire is required for all classes in the Main Arena unless otherwise noted. Jumper Formal Attire is required for all Jumper Class offering $10,000 or more.
A rotating random jump order will be used for all classes in the Main Arena. All classes offering $5,000 or more will have an order drawnby the steward.
Courses will be posted a minimum of 30 minutes prior to the startof each class. At management's discretion, a dotted line may be put into effect to restrict the size of the courtesy circle in hunter classes.
Footing is a priority; rings may be closed to schooling during inclement weather and/or for maintenance at any time during the show at management's discretion.
Life, senior active and junior active members shall be eligible to participate in all classes at Regular Competitions, Eventing Competitions at the Preliminary Level or above and Combined Driving Competitions at the Advanced Level, Dressage, Reining and Vaulting Competitions and Endurance Rides. A nonmember may participate as a handler, rider, driver, owner, lessee, agent, coach or trainer at Regular Competitions, Eventing Competitions, Dressage Competitions, Reining Competitions and Combined Driving Competitions upon payment of a $45 Show Pass fee. Participants in the following classes are exempted from the Requirements of this rule: 1) leadline; 2) exhibitions; 3) games and races; 4) classes for 4-H members; 5) walk trot and academy classes (academy classes are classes limited to horses used regularly in a lesson program); 6) USDF introductory level tests, pas de deux and quadrille classes; 7) NRHA Endorsed Reining Competitions. 8) Opportunity classes, 9) citizens of other nations who have proof, in English, of current membership in good standing of their own National Federation, 10) USEA beginner novice division; and 11) assistant handlers in Dressage Sport Horse Breeding classes.
By entering a Federation-licensed Competition and signing this entry blank as the Owner, Lessee, Trainer, Manager, Agent, Coach, Driver, Rider, Handler, Vaulter or Longeur and on behalf of myself and my principals, representatives, employees and agents, I agree that I am subject to the Bylaws and Rules of The United States Equestrian Federation, Inc. (the "Federation") and the local rules of Pennsylvania National Horse Show I agree to be bound by the Bylaws and Rules of the Federation and of the competition. I will accept as final the decision of the Hearing Committee on any question arising under the Rules, and agree to release and hold harm¬less the competition, the Federation, their officials, directors and employees for any action taken under the Rules. I represent that I am eligible to enter and/or participate under the Rules, and every horse I am entering is eligible as entered. I also agree that as a condition of and in consideration of acceptance of entry, the Federation and/or the Competition may use or assign photographs, videos, audios, cable – casts, broadcasts, internet, film, new media or other likenesses of me and my horse taken during the course of the competition for the promotion, coverage or benefit of the competition, sport, or the Federation. Those likenesses shall not be used to advertise a product and they may not be used in such a way as to jeopardize amateur status. I hereby expressly and irrevocably waive and release any rights in connection with such use, including any claim to compensation, invasion of privacy, right of publicity, or to misappropriation. The construction and application of Federation rules are governed by the laws of the State of New York, and any action instituted against the Federation must be filed in New York State. See GR908.4.
Minors who do not have a valid driver's license which allows them to operate a motorized vehicle in the state in which they reside will not be permitted to operate a motorized vehicle of any kind, including, but not limited to, golf carts, motorcycles, scooters, or farm utility vehicles, on the competition grounds of licensed competitions. Minors who have a valid temporary license may operate the above described motorized vehicles as long as they are accompanied by an adult with a valid driver's license. The parent(s), legal guardian(s), or individual who signs the entry blank as a parent or guardian of a minor operating a motorized vehicle in violation of this rule are solely responsible for any damages, claims, losses or actions resulting from that operation. Violations of this rule will be cause for sanctions against the parent(s), guardian(s) and/or trainer(s) who are responsible for the child committing the offense. Penalties may include exclusion of the child, parent(s), guardian(s), and/or trainer(s) from the competition grounds for the remainder of the competition and charges being filed against any of the above individuals in accordance with Chapter 6. Wheelchairs and other mobility assistance devices for individuals with disabilities are exempt from this rule.
Under Texas Law (Chapter 87, Civil, Practice and Remedies Code), a farm animal professional is not liable for an injury to or the death of a participant in farm animal activities resulting from the inherent risks of farm animal activities.
Please continually check www.gswec.com and www.pinoak.org for any additional equine health requirements.
Texas law requires that each horse has a negative EIA certificate dates within in one year. A negative EIA (Coggins Test) must accompany each horse when it enters the grounds. Horses will not be permitted on the grounds without documentation.
All horses on the grounds must comply with and provide proof of vaccinations per USEF GR845. Horses will not be permitted on the grounds without documentation.
All out of state horses must have a current health certificate to be presented upon arrival on the show grounds.
Submission of entry to this show constitutes an agreement to he following: Exhibitor agrees to indemnify and hold harmless Great Southwest Equestrian Center LP, The Pin Oak Charity Horse Show, Oliver Kennedy, Kent Moeller or their officers, respective directors, agents, show management, employees or representatives against any claims, demands, costs and expenses, including reasonable attorney fees for the defense thereof, arising from the conduct or management of Exhibitor's business or its conditions of this agreement, or contractors, agents, premises. In case of any action or proceeding brought against Great Southwest Equestrian Center LP, The Pin Oak Charity Horse Show, Oliver Kennedy, Val Garza, Kent Moeller, or their officers, respective directors, agents, show management, employees or representatives by reason of any such claim. Exhibitor, upon notice, covenants to defend such action or proceeding by counsel acceptable to Great Southwest Equestrian Center LP or The Pin Oak Charity Horse Show. Exhibitor is responsible for his/her own property, and the Great Southwest Equestrian Center LP is not responsible for accidents, fire or theft.
Barn areas must be kept free of motor vehicles. Roping off or blocking of aisles in barn areas is prohibited. Designated fire lanes must be kept clear. Vehicles parked in unauthorized areas will be towed and subject to recovery of the towing fee from the owner. All extension cords must be Underwriters Laboratory approved for outdoor use. Heavy extension cords are recommended. These rules are for the protection of the exhibitor, his livestock, fellow exhibitors and the public. The use of electric, open flame or space heaters is prohibited. Cooking or any heat/flame food preparation is not allowed in the barn area.
There will be limited schooling at times to be posted in Show Office. No Schooling Fee.
Camper spaces are available for $300 per week in the old section; $350 per week in the Premier section. One pump out per week is included. Camper pump outs will be done on Saturday of each week. Anyone needing additional pump outs WILL incur additional charges. To reserve your RV space a form of payment must be provided in advance. Please see RV Camper Registration Form included in this prize list or contact the Pin Oak Charity Horse Show office. A late fee of $50 will be assessed for any reservation that is submitted after 3/5/19. Priority will be given to sponsors/exhibitors staying all three weeks. Sponsors receive priority if received by 2/1/19. RV spaces sell out every year. Online reservations WILL NOT be accepted after 2/25/19.
All pets on the Show Grounds must be on leashes at ALL times and must not be tied in the aisles in the barns. This will be enforced. Your cooperation will be appreciated for the benefit of exhibitors and spectators. Pursuant to USEF GR301. A $100 Loose Pet Fee (donated to a local charity) will be collected for all animals found without a leash.
No points will be counted toward THJA annual awards until membership dues have been paid and horses have been recorded with THJA. A $3 THJA Education fee will be collected for every horse showing in a THJA Recognized class.
THJA members shall be eligible to participate in all classes at competitions recognized by THJA. A person/horse may register with the THJA at a recognized horse show as long as the application(s) and payment accompanies the official horse show results. Registrations may also be completed online with a credit card at the THJA web site before the end of the show. All riders and trainers, in addition to owners of THJA registered horses must be members of THJA for the points to count.
PIN OAK CHARITY HORSE SHOW (ONE) (TWO) AND (THREE) are operated in accordance with current rules of the Texas Hunter & Jumper Association by which it is recognized and rated : "A" in High Performance, Performance Hunter, High Performance Conformation Hunter, Green Conformation Hunter, Green 3', 3'3", 3'6" & 3'9" Hunter, Amateur Owner, Green Pony, Pony, Children's Pony, Junior, Children's and Adult Amateur Hunter, Modified Children's and Modified Adult Hunters and Jr/AO Jumper, Children's Jumper, Adult Amateur Jumper. Points for placings in Hunter Breeding, Junior, Pony, Children or Adult Equitation classes will be credited in accordance with the rules of the THJA.
All protests and questions not covered by these rules shall be decided and interpreted by the Competition Committee, whose decision shall be final. Disputes should be presented to the Show Manager prior to filing a formal protest under the provisions of USEF Chapter VI. A protest must be in writing and may be made to the Competition Committee by and exhibitor, agent, trainer or parent of a Jr. Exhibitor for any violation of USEF Rules.
All hunter classes will receive a trophy and eight ribbons unlessotherwise noted. All equitation classes will received a trophy andsix ribbons unless otherwise noted. All jumper classes will receive a trophy and six ribbons unless otherwise noted. Each hunter andjumper section will receive a champion and reserve award based onpoints unless otherwise noted.
Ties in jumper classes will be jumped off for first place only. Ties for all other places will be determined by the fastest time in the firstround among those with an equal number of faults.
Hunter Championship will be rendered per USEF Rules.
Jumper Championships will be rendered using the Bonus Point system. Bonus points will be applied to one class per section (see section for specific class). Ties in Jumper Championships will remain tied.
A unique cumulative awards program open to Juniors, Amateurs & Professionals in all divisions for the 2017 competition year starting on December 1. 100% of proceeds benefit horse welfare. Where they go next matters!
No number will be release until proper credentials and all signatures are in order. All exhibitors must provide proof of current memberships and are encouraged to send copies with their entryblank. Anyone not presenting current membership credentials(USEF/USHJA) will be charged a show pass fee of $45 per person,per organization. All horses must be recorded in accordance to therules of USEF, ASHA, AHHS, ARHPA and USHJA. Measurement cards must be presented for all classes restricted by the size of the horse/pony.
Effective June 1, 1985, a copy of American Saddlebred registration papers OR a copy of the registration papers with a certificate ofEligibility to Show issued by the USEF must be presented to thehorse show office before numbers may be released.
All entry blanks must be signed in provided spaces by Owner, Trainer, Rider, Driver, Coach or Handler. Anyone under the USEF Show age of 18 must have the signature of a parent or guardian on the entry blank. It is the responsibility of the person making the entry to execute properly and complete all necessary information pertaining to each entry made in accordance with the rules of USEF.


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Demi Moore Pregnant?
A friend of Demi Moore tells Star that a baby is on the way, "Lately, she has a glow about her. Everyone is expecting her to make the announcement any down day now." Signs seem to pointing in the right direction – in February she skipped drinks with friends, she was spotted chowing down a fattening meal of pasta as recommended by her doctors to gain weight, and lastly Bruce and Tallulah were spotted shopping for Petit Bateau onesies for newborns at an L.A. Bloomingdale's on March 11.
Now, Demi Moore has released the following statement through her publicist reports Perez Hilton
"If or when Demi is pregnant, she and her husband will decide if that extremely private information should be made public."
Meanwhile, her husband Ashton Kutcher is holding a press conference on Friday to promote his new NBC show 'The Real Wedding Crashers.
An email said: "Questions will be taken from in-person journalists as well as from press on the phone "Please do not ask Ashton Kutcher any 'personal' questions."
Demi, 44, said recently: "I most definitely want to have children with
Ashton. Most definitely.
"Once you hit three, and you're outnumbered, it's really like, 'What's the
difference between three or four or five?'
"For me, the most important thing that I've contributed is my children."
Ashton, 28, is close to his three step-daughters, Rumer, 18, Scout, 15, and
Tallulah, 12, and has also expressed his desire to become a father.
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Japan, US agree to avoid escalating situation in Middle East
Japanese Foreign Minister Toshimitsu Motegi, left, and U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo. (Photo courtesy of the Japanese Foreign Ministry/Kyodo)
SAN FRANCISCO (Kyodo) -- Japanese Foreign Minister Toshimitsu Motegi and U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo agreed Tuesday to step up diplomatic efforts to avoid an escalation in tensions in the Middle East amid a standoff between the United States and Iran.
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"We share the goal with the United States that we don't recognize Iran's possession of nuclear weapons, and that we promote regional peace and stability," Motegi told journalists after talks with Pompeo in East Palo Alto, near San Francisco.
Motegi said he voiced "deep concern" to Pompeo about heightened tensions in the Middle East, a region that provides a third of the world's oil.
Hostilities between Washington and Tehran, foes going back to just after the 1979 Islamic Revolution, sharply escalated after a top Iranian commander was killed in a U.S. drone strike earlier this month.
The slaying of Lt. Gen. Qassem Soleimani, commander of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps' elite Quds Force, prompted Iran to fire more than a dozen missiles at Iraqi military bases hosting American troops.
U.S. President Donald Trump responded by announcing new economic sanctions on Iran but said he does not want to use force, easing fears of an immediate wider conflict.
In East Palo Alto, Motegi said he welcomed the restraint shown by the United States, and that he voiced hope that all involved parties would make efforts to reach a diplomatic solution.
Japan, a key American ally which traditionally has maintained friendly ties with Iran, has sought to play a mediator role in an effort to bring stability back to a region from which it procures roughly 90 percent of its oil.
During the meeting, Motegi and Pompeo also exchanged views on North Korea, which has warned it will unveil a "new strategic weapon" after a deadline set by Pyongyang for the end of 2019 for progress on denuclearization negotiations passed without a breakthrough.
The meeting came days ahead of the 60th anniversary of the signing of the revised Japan-U.S. security treaty, which provides for American troops to be stationed in Japan and defend the country from attack.
Separately in Washington, Japanese Defense Minister Taro Kono and his U.S. counterpart Mark Esper pledged to cooperate in dealing with the situation in the Middle East, as Kono briefed the Pentagon chief about Japan's dispatch of a warship and patrol planes to the Middle East on an intelligence-gathering mission that aims to protect commercial shipping.
The Maritime Self-Defense Force is conducting the mission separate from a U.S.-led coalition operating near the Strait of Hormuz, launched following attacks on tankers and Saudi oil facilities that Washington blamed on Tehran.
At a joint press conference, Esper welcomed Japan's efforts and added, "We will continue to share information and cooperate on operations in the Middle East, as we work to promote freedom of navigation and freedom of commerce."
Japan opted not to participate in "Operation Sentinel," as the U.S. initiative is called, out of concern doing so would hurt its relationship with Iran.
Tensions in the region have been running high following Trump's May 2018 decision to withdraw the United States from a landmark nuclear deal Iran signed with world powers. Tehran has since gradually abandoned its commitments to curb uranium stockpiles and enrichment levels.
Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe, who returns from a tour of Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates and Oman, on Wednesday, has strived to de-escalate the situation. His visit to Iran in June was the first by a Japanese leader since 1978.


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Exclusive: Malin Åkerman, Karla Souza & Cast Talk New Netflix Movie 'The Sleepover' [Video]
by Sebastian Cintron August 20, 2020
by Sebastian Cintron August 20, 2020 0 comment
The Sleepover is Netflix's latest action-packed, family comedy to hit its roster. Picture a modern-day Spy-Kids adventure with a twist.
Margot, played by Malin Åkerman, is a stay-at-home mom with a hidden past. Little does her family know, she's a high-profile thief under the Witness Protection Program. Starring, Joe Manganiello, as her ex-lover, the plot thickens as Margot is forced to return to her old ways. Now it's up to her kids, to put the clues together and save their parents.
The Knockturnal spoke with Malin Akerman, Ken Marino, Karla Souza, Enuka Okuma, Cree Cicchino, Sadie Stanley, Maxwell Simkins and Lucas Jaye about their involvement with the film and what they've done as actors during the global pandemic. While a formal premiere didn't take place, streaming is more rampant than ever. Enuka Okuma discusses the new normal as actors while quarantining.
"It's definitely been a new normal to adjust to for sure. Lessons in self-discipline, in generating work, in keeping up your energy for sure. I've been challenged on all of those levels but I'd like to think I've risen to the occasion on all of those levels," Okuma said.
For Malin Akerman, these times have had their fair share of ups and downs, but, "there's always a silver lining, I have never been able to spend this much time at home with my family which I've really been appreciating."
Reminiscing on simpler times, Sadie Stanley and Maxwell Simkins laugh as they remember one of their favorite scenes they shot pre-pandemic. Both Stanley and Simkins describe having to eat too many avocado and banana bread cupcakes. "That was so good. People have been asking if it was just dyed icing but no it was real avocado. It might sound disgusting, but it was so good," said Simkins.
While going to the theatre isn't an option during these unprecedented times, streaming is the 'go-to' more now than ever. Grab your homemade popcorn and watch the comedic adventure The Sleepover with the whole family on Netflix starting August 21st.
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The Gentleman Crafter: San Miguel de Allende in February 2015!!! Let's Go!!
San Miguel de Allende in February 2015!!! Let's Go!!
Mark your calendars and start saving your buckaroos! Let's go to San Miguel de Allende together in February!! Where else would you want to be during the month of LOVE but the beautiful and oh so colorful town of San Miguel de Allende. Jim West of Scrapmaps has planned a GRANDE time for us and I've got a FANTASTIC project that's just going to be MAGNIFICO!!
We offer a low monthly payment plan to make it easy to book the scrapbooking vacation of your dreams! To take advantage of this and to make your reservations you can call us toll free at 877-887-1188 or make your reservations online.
Round-Trip airfare from Houston, first-class hotel accommodations, all sightseeing as mentioned in the itinerary, all taxes, most meals, This tour is personally escorted by The Gentleman Crafter JIM HANKINS and Sew Many Places founder, JIM WEST!
I hope you consider coming! It's going to be GRANDE!
Make it awesome! Adios Amigos!!!
Can't wait to go!! I've heard so many good things about San Miguel from friends who loved it there so much they went back every year for many years. LOVE the photo of you and Cesar here and on FB!!
Hola! Looks like a wonderful trip.
If I can find a roomie I just might go....perfect time to get away from home and the SNOW!


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MPEP 1206
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1206 Amendments and Affidavits or Other Evidence Filed With or After Appeal[edit | edit source]
1 1206 Amendments and Affidavits or Other Evidence Filed With or After Appeal
1.1 I. AMENDMENTS
1.2 II. AFFIDAVITS OR OTHER EVIDENCE
37 CFR 41.33. Amendments and affidavits or other evidence after appeal.
(a) Amendments filed after the date of filing an appeal pursuant to § 41.31(a)(1) through (a)(3) and prior to the date a brief is filed pursuant to § 41.37 may be admitted as provided in § 1.116of this title.
(b) Amendments filed on or after the date of filing a brief pursuant to § 41.37 may be admitted:
(1) To cancel claims, where such cancellation does not affect the scope of any other pending claim in the proceeding, or
(2) To rewrite dependent claims into independent form.
(c) All other amendments filed after the date of filing an appeal pursuant to § 41.31(a)(1) through (a)(3) will not be admitted except as permitted by §§ 41.39(b)(1), 41.50(a)(2)(i), 41.50(b)(1) and 41.50(c).
(1) An affidavit or other evidence filed after the date of filing an appeal pursuant to § 41.31(a)(1) through (a)(3) and prior to the date of filing a brief pursuant to § 41.37 may be admitted if the examiner determines that the affidavit or other evidence overcomes all rejections under appeal and that a showing of good and sufficient reasons why the affidavit or other evidence is necessary and was not earlier presented has been made.
(2) All other affidavits or other evidence filed after the date of filing an appeal pursuant to § 41.31(a)(1) through (a)(3) will not be admitted except as permitted by §§ 41.39(b)(1), 41.50(a)(2)(i) and 41.50(b)(1).
I. AMENDMENTS[edit | edit source]
A new amendment must be submitted in a separate paper. Entry of a new amendment in an application on appeal is not a matter of right. The entry of an amendment (which may not include a new affidavit, declaration, exhibit or other evidence) submitted in an application on appeal is governed by 37 CFR 41.33, not 37 CFR 1.116.
Amendments filed after the filing of a notice of appeal, but prior to the date of filing a brief, may be admitted only to:
(A) cancel claims;
(B) comply with any requirement of form expressly set forth in a previous action;
(C) present rejected claims in better form for consideration on appeal; or
(D) amend the specification or claims upon a showing of good and sufficient reasons why the amendment is necessary and was not earlier presented.
Amendments filed on or after the date of filing a brief pursuant to 37 CFR 41.37 may be admitted only to:
(A) cancel claims, where such cancellation does not affect the scope of any other pending claim in the proceeding; or
(B) rewrite dependent claims into independent form.
Rewriting dependent claims into independent form as permitted under 37 CFR 41.33(a)(2) includes the following situations:
(A) rewriting a dependent claim in independent form by adding thereto the limitations of the parent claim(s); and
(B) rewriting an independent claim to incorporate therein all the subject matter of a dependent claim, canceling the dependent claim and in conjunction therewith changing the dependency of claims which had depended from the dependent claim being canceled to the amended independent claim that incorporates therein all the subject matter of the now canceled dependent claim.
Any amendment, affidavit or other evidence filed after the mailing of a final Office action and on the same date as the notice of appeal will be treated by the Office as being filed prior to the notice of appeal and treated under 37 CFR 1.116. Any amendment, affidavit or other evidence filed after the mailing of a non-final Office action and on the same date as the notice of appeal will be treated by the Office as being filed prior to the notice of appeal and treated under 37 CFR 1.111.
II. AFFIDAVITS OR OTHER EVIDENCE[edit | edit source]
Affidavits or other evidence (e.g., declarations or exhibits) submitted after the date of filing a notice of appeal, but prior to the date of filing a brief pursuant to 37 CFR 41.37, may be admitted if the examiner determines that:
(A) the affidavits or other evidence overcomes all rejections under appeal; and
(B) a showing of good and sufficient reasons why the affidavit or other evidence is necessary and was not earlier presented has been made.
An amendment, affidavit or other evidence received after jurisdiction has passed to the Board should not be considered by the examiner unless remanded or returned by the Board for such purpose.
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A: I know apache has problem with %2F in URL, it will always reply with 404, php script is not executed. I never found a way around it. But that was some years ago.
EDIT:
There's a solution, but it requires you can edit apache configuration file for your virtual host at least (I didn't have that at that time). Then you have to add AllowEncodedSlashes On inside your <VirtualHost>. Or you can also set it globaly.

A: I got the solution of it,For that I have to change my encode and decode method:
function base64_url_encode($input) {
 return strtr(base64_encode($input), '+/=', '-_,');
}

function base64_url_decode($input) {
 return base64_decode(strtr($input, '-_,', '+/='));
}

The problem was due to some characters which are there in encoded Url.So, I have to replace these characters.
These links Help me:
Stackoverflow
and
google Group

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Evrika Furniture Factory is offering complete furniture solutions for your living room, dining room, restaurant and many others. In this Gallery you will be able to have a look at some of the interiors we have created. The factory is offering interior design as a service for its clients as well. As long as you supply us with architectural drawing of the building we will be able to offer you and interior furniture solution in classic or modern style.


It is Movember, aka No-Shave November, which is where folks do not shave for the entire month of November in order to bring awareness to cancer. The idea being that we embrace the hair we have, which cancer sufferers lose, by letting it grow out wild and free! You can find out more on no-shave.org.
So in the spirit of wild and free hair, I have put together this quick infographic that shares some crazy and fun facts about beards. Enjoy!
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Beards grow quicker during the summer. They also grow faster in the daytime than the night-time. This is due to chemical called Dihydrotestosterone, which promotes beards and balding in men. The level of Dihydrotestosterone is affected by seasonal changes, which results in bushier beards during the summer.
Alexander The Great forbade soldiers having beards. This was due to Alexander fearing that the enemy would grab onto his soldiers' beards during hand-to-hand combat. Later on soldiers actually purposefully grew their beards out to show that they had no fear during battle.
In the Middle Ages, touching another man's beard was a big insult, and so grounds for a dual. Men in the Middle Ages believed that their beards were a sign of honor and virility, so they did not look to kindly onto other guys touching it.
33% of American men have facial hair, while 55% of men worldwide have beards. That is a lot of beards!
Ancient Egypt men would show off by gold plating their beards. Some of them wore false metal beards (called postiches) as a sign of sovereignty. If you were in Egypt at the time, you would probably spot the king and queen rocking out these gold beards during special occasions.
The Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) of the US has had some crazy schemes back in the day. One such scheme was when in the 1960's the CIA hatched a plan to make Fidel Castro's beard fall out, in order to ruin his image.
Who doesn't love beer? Who doesn't love beards? Well, seems drinking beer and having a big bushy beard can present some challenges when drinking beer. The average moustache will trap a pint and a half of beer ever single year. One for the road?
Having a beard makes you 63% more likely to win a staring contest. One of life's critical skills.


It doesn't matter if you're 5 or 105! There's plenty to do, learn, and explore at our Lake County Parks! Check out the variety of camps and workshops available now. Also check out our Adult Educational programs!
Not only will you learn a new skill, but you'll also leave with a beautiful new basket for your home. They even make great gifts!
Fall is a great time of year to learn about all the trees in your area. At Deep River County Park we will learn how to use a dichotomous key, some different ways to ID trees, and then test our skills on a walk around the park.
On Wednesday September 19 from 11 AM- 12:30 PM Brad Baumgardner, Executive Director of Indiana Audubon Society, will have a bird banding demonstration with any birds he is able to capture in his mist nets. Learn about the steps of banding and see birds in a unique way. Not enough bird time for you? We will be doing a migration walk from 9:30-11AM around the preserve if you would like to join before the demonstration.


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Disney Is Making a New Star Wars Ride — and It's Unlike Anything You've Ever Seen Before
T+L got a first look at Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance — here's exactly what riders will experience.
By Carlye Wisel
Credit: Courtesy of Disney
Plenty of fans are counting down the days until they can pilot the Millenium Falcon, but it's another attraction at Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge that may become the main draw.
For Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance, which will open with Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge at Disneyland Resort in summer 2019 and Walt Disney World Resort in fall 2019, Disney has reconsidered the entire concept of a ride. The old conceit of waiting in line, boarding a vehicle, and having a few minutes of high-octane fun are long gone, as this new experience, which will be one of Disney's longest ever, puts riders in Rey, Luke, and Leia's shoes as they face the greatest challenge of all: the First Order.
Related: I've Seen Disney's Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge. Here's What's Inside.
Disneyland and Walt Disney World's new Star Wars ride is being touted not just as a signature experience, but four attractions in one. Guests will board multiple ride vehicles, encounter enemies, and walk the halls of a Star Destroyer as if they were truly a Resistance fighter taken captive. Yes, for the very first time, a Disney ride will have you move from experience to experience in vehicles and through segments on one immersive, cinematic storyline that doubles as a ride.
When it begins, BB-8 and Rey will ask participants to join a mission to fight the First Order. A door will open and suddenly, you'll be outside, walking past Poe Dameron's X-Wing on a busy flight deck as 50 or so guests board a ship piloted by Nien Nunb — the first of multiple ride vehicles you'll encounter. Things go well from first glance outside the high-tech monitor "windows," but soon, you'll be sucked inside a Star Destroyer. Once taken prisoner, you'll see a full-sized TIE Fighter on your right and a 100-foot "window" out towards the sky as 50 Stormtroopers stand at attention, set to intimidate your group as you're ushered through the vessel towards small detention cells modeled after the one Poe Dameron is interrogated in during "The Force Awakens." From here, Kylo Ren will make his first of multiple appearances as you prepare to escape the First Order's grasp — and that's just the first third of the ride.
Having walked it firsthand, scale of this unparalleled experience cannot be underestimated. Taking off from a Resistance base, fearing punishment by an army of troopers, breezing past iconic sets in eight-seat droid-led vehicles – it all feels real because it is. The same people who make Star Wars films were involved in the entirety of the attraction's development, meaning that when you encounter First Order officers ushering you through those infamously sterile hallways or breeze beneath the legs of an AT-AT Walker on an all-direction trackless vehicle — the second of its kind in the U.S. — it's to the same quality level as the films themselves, because the attraction is intended to play like a seamless shot within a movie.
Even the queue sets the scene. An unfathomably long and winding path, seemingly carved from stone with laser torches, provides contrast between ancient carvings and high-tech Rebel equipment (film-replica flight suits, breathing apparatus) held within its expanse. The Play Disney Parks app will also allow for integration with queue features, like glowing holographic star maps, to pass the time; portions of the line will also feature benches carved from stone, a welcomed respite during long days at Disneyland or Disney's Hollywood Studios and a Disney first.
The physical setting of the attraction within Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge serves the same purpose. Unlike a traditional Disney theme park land, which boasts its attractions proudly from the sides of walkways, Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance will be tucked away in a forested area outside the Black Spire Outpost city center of the land. You'll walk down a side path to reach the X-Wing and A-Wing awaiting launch and happen upon Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance's entrance, cobbled together from metal slats and aluminum parts. When it opens, nothing from the actual attraction will be visible from beyond a dense throng of trees, of which there are 600 within the land.
Essentially, when Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge opens, Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance will allow you to become the lead in your own Star Wars film — and it's as over-the-top as you could dream it. Can't wait to board? Don't worry, it'll take Fastpass, letting you save a seat in advance on the adventure of a lifetime.


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Q: SSL ошибка 80. После рукопожатия Здравтвуйте. Проблема заключается в следующем. Пытался разобраться как работать с библиотекой openssl. Для создания соединения использую следующий код
BIO * bio;
SSL_CTX * ctx;
SSL * ssl;

void initSSL()
{
   SSL_library_init();
   SSL_load_error_strings();
   ERR_load_BIO_strings();
   OpenSSL_add_all_algorithms();
   ctx = SSL_CTX_new(TLSv1_method());
}

int connection_to_host(char * host, int port)
{
bio = BIO_new_connect("192.168.0.5:3389");
if(bio == NULL){
    printf("\nBIO connection error\n");
    return -1;
}

if(BIO_do_connect(bio) <= 0){
    printf("\nBIO connection error\n");
    return -1;
}
}

void send_tpdu_connection_request(){
char * host = "192.168.0.5";
int port = 3389;

char cookie[] = "Cookie: mstshash=User\r\n\1";
char padding[] = {0x08, 0x00, 0x03, 0x00, 0x00, 0x00};

struct packet {
    char tpkt;
    char zero;
    short len;
    char tlen;
    char connectionRequestCode;
    char DestinationReference[2];
    char SourceReference[2];
    char ClassOption;
    char cookie [sizeof(cookie)];
    char padding[6];
} pack;

printf("\nstrlen(cookie) = %i\n", strlen(cookie));
printf("\nsizeof(cookie) = %i\n", sizeof(cookie));

memcpy(&pack.cookie, cookie, sizeof(cookie));
memcpy(&pack.padding, padding, 6);
pack.tpkt = 0x03;
pack.zero = 0x00;
int packet_length = 4+6+sizeof(cookie)+7;
pack.len = htons((short)packet_length);
pack.tlen = (char)packet_length-5;
pack.connectionRequestCode = 0xE0;
bzero(&pack.SourceReference, 2);
bzero(&pack.DestinationReference, 2);
pack.ClassOption = 0x00;

connection_to_host(host, port);

int size = BIO_write(bio, &pack, packet_length);
printf("\nWRITE size=%i errno=%i\n", size, errno);
size = BIO_read(bio, buffer, 4096);
printf("\nREAD size=%i errno=%i\n", size, errno);
printdatadump(buffer, size);
}

void do_tls_handshake()
{
bio = BIO_new_ssl_connect(ctx);
BIO_get_ssl(bio, &ssl);
SSL_set_mode(&ssl, SSL_MODE_AUTO_RETRY);
BIO_set_conn_hostname(bio, "192.168.0.5:3389");
if(BIO_do_connect(bio) <= 0){
    printf("\nERROR SSL CONNECTION; errno = %i\n", errno);
    printf("%s\n", ERR_error_string(ERR_get_error(), NULL));
    return;
}
if(SSL_get_verify_result(ssl) != X509_V_OK)
{
    printf("\nSERVER CERTIFICATE NOT TRUSTED\n");
}
}

void send_spnego()
{
char spnego[] = {   0x30, 0x37, 0xA0, 0x03, 0x02, 0x01, 0x02, 0xA1, 0x30,
                    0x30, 0x2E, 0x30, 0x2C, 0xA0, 0x2A, 0x04, 0x28, 0x4E,
                    0x54, 0x4C, 0x4D, 0x53, 0x53, 0x50, 0x00, 0x01, 0x00,
                    0x00, 0x00, 0xB7, 0x82, 0x08, 0xE2, 0x00, 0x00, 0x00,
                    0x00, 0x00, 0x00, 0x00, 0x00, 0x00, 0x00, 0x00, 0x00,
                    0x00, 0x00, 0x00, 0x00, 0x06, 0x01, 0xB1, 0x1D, 0x00,
                    0x00, 0x00, 0x0F
                };
                int statement = BIO_write(bio, &spnego, sizeof(spnego));
                statement = BIO_read(bio, buffer, 4096);
                if(statement <= 0){
                    printf("\nERROR SSL CONNECTION; errno = %i\n", errno);
                    printf("%s\n", ERR_error_string(ERR_get_error(), NULL));
                }
 }

 int main()
{
initSSL();
send_tpdu_connection_request();
do_tls_handshake();
send_spnego();
}

После чего на моменте чтения данных от сервера получаю ошибку
error:14094438:SSL routines:ssl3_read_bytes:tlsv1 alert internal error

Как я понял, эта ошибка может быть не связана с самим ssl. Подключение к хосту клиентом FreeRDP получается успешно. Логи wireshark показывают, что пакеты передаваемые по сети идентичны. (Собственно с FreeRDP и копировал их). В чем может быть проблема? Вообще никаких мыслей нет. Уже 2е сутки с этим разобраться не могу

A: Проблема была в том, что я неправильно отправлял AUTHENTICATE сообщение протокола NTLM. Необходимо было вычислять Значения NTProofStr, MIC, EncryptedRandomSessionKey. Помогла в решении вопроса документация MS-CSSP, MS-NLMP