L'orientation de ces artistes est axée sur le dispositif informatique dans sa globalité et non sur la seule recherche de formes de surface observables à l'écran.
Having considered that most of the original objectives have been reached, on a common agreement, Transtoire Observable ceased to exist on december 6th 2007.
In physics, particularly in quantum physics, a system observable is a property of the system state that can be determined by some sequence of physical operations.
In systems governed by classical mechanics, any experimentally observable value can be shown to be given by a real-valued function on the set of all possible system states.
In quantum physics, on the other hand, the relation between system state and the value of an observable is more subtle, requiring some basic linear algebra to explain.
Typically, the model is a subtype of Observable and the view is a subtype of observer.
Because class Observable already implements all of the methods necessary to provide the observer/observable behavior, the derived class need only provide some mechanism for adjusting and accessing the internal state of the observable object.
The observer should then interrogate the observable object to determine its new state, and, in the case of the Model/View/Controller architecture, adjust its view appropriately.
The experimenter may infer what it might be like by comparing the empirically observable events to what her own experience would be like when in an analogous neurophysiological state, but that knowledge in turn would not result from empirical observations of her own brain, but rather from subjective introspection.
E.g., a transverse wave takes physical particles and discrete movements of these particles as its substratum when the wave passes through that particular material medium (a sound wave through a wooden door, for example), but the wave is not identical with the door, nor is it caused by the door.
Sound waves are completely describable in terms of the observable movements of their substrata, whereas not everything about consciousness is. This feature of consciousness cannot be accounted for sheerly by its multiple realizability.
When an observable object is newly created, its set of observers is empty.
Each instance of class Observable maintains a set of "observers" that are notified whenever the Observable object changes in some significant way.
The observer o is added to this Observable object's set of observers, provided that it is not the same as some observer already in the set.
If this Observable object has been marked as changed (S21.7.9), this method causes all observers to be notified with arg as the second argument.
An observable object can have one or more observers (I-§3.12).
Each observer has its update method (I-§3.12.1) called with two arguments: the observable object and the arg argument.
This class should be subclassed by observable objetc, or "data" in the Model-View paradigm.
Whenever the Observable instance changes, it notifies all of its observers.
Notifies all observers of the specified observable change which occurred.
Abstract: In this paper, we bring techniques from operations research to bear on the problem of choosing optimal actions in partially observable stochastic domains.
We begin by introducing the theory of Markov decision processes (mdps) and partially observable mdps (pomdps).
We then outline a novel algorithm for solving pomdps off line and show how, in some cases, a finite-memory controller can be extracted from the solution to a pomdp.
If the value is changed, the observable object invokes its own setChanged() method to indicate that the state of the model has changed.
The update() method is called whenever the observable changes state and announces this fact by calling its notifyObservers() method.
The addObserver() method adds the observer to the internal list of observers that should be notified if the state of the observable changes.
From this foundation of our finite observable universe being part of infinite space we can then show that you get a redshift with distance due to decreasing overlap of Hubble spheres (finite observable universe).
The roman stoic philosopher king, Marcus Aurelius explains this beautifully, though many philosophers and mystics have realised this interconnection of matter in Space (this dynamic unity of reality is the founding principle of ancient Greek and Indian Philosophy).
The relics and observables are physical facts, while the interpretations of the events are mostly theories or conjectures.
An Observable Benefit Reading, featuring 2007 National Book Critics Circle Award-winner Troy Jollimore and local superstar Jane O. Wayne.
Its title is, of course, a play on words incorporating the Mexican holiday, Day of the Dead or Dia de Los Muertos and is a sort of remembrance of those who are gone but not forgotten.
Brett Underwood has taken over coordination of the event since 2004 and is thrilled that the event is part of Observable Readings.
That's why, when registering an Observer with an Observable, the Observer tells the Observable the name of the Observer's function to call for the update notification.
But when I was talking out this design in my head, I kept using phrases like "The observer tells the observable that it is interested in it." This really seemed like an action performed by the Observer, so I wanted that behaviour in an Observer base class.
This means that the fact that there's a reference to the Observer in the Observable does not keep the Observable alive if it goes out of scope or is deleted.
The child class can then be an "observable" class and other objects can "observe" changes in state of this object.
An application calls an Observable object's notifyObservers method to have all the object's observers notified of the change.
I've just finished a paper for the ISA Conference in Montreal suggesting that we should support (and probably expand) Air Force Space Command proposals to provide satellite tracking data and analytic support to foreign and commercial entities.
I am pretty sure the classified piece is the existence of low observable (or "stealth") satellites, which is secret only in the administrative sense of the term.
ACW title photograph is used with the generous permission of photographer Paul Shambroom, nukephoto.com.
Incremental pruning: A simple, fast, exact algorithm for partially observable Markov decision processes.
The observable universe is the space around us bounded by the observable horizon - the distance to which light can have traveled since the universe originated.
There is no such simple formula for the size of the observable universe and these variables.
Abstract: In this paper, we describe the partially observable Markov decision process (pomdp) approach to finding optimal or near-optimal control strategies for partially observable stochastic environments, given a complete model of the environment.
The pomdp approach was originally developed in the operations research community and provides a formal basis for planning problems that have been of interest to the AI community.
Cassandra, A.; Kaelbling, L.; and Littman, M. Acting optimally in partially observable stochastic domains.
In this paper, we introduce a class of "sufficient" specifications "simply observable behavioral specifications".
In the process that we add conditional equations to a behavioral specification until we obtain a simply observable behavioral specification, we can find requirements for forgettable conditions.
But, by using a "sufficient" specification "a simply observable behavioral specification", i.e.
Five people to whom I'm passing the baton: Sorry to spoil the fun, but, as a former postal employee, I'm philosophically opposed to chain letters, to which phenomenon this sort of "pass the obligation on" activity has a close similarity.
5-7-2005 - Here's an observable phenomenon if you have QuickTime 7, which means, right now, if you have a Mac - the Windows version is "coming soon." It's a QuickTime movie that illustrates the difference between QuickTime 6's MPEG-4 video codec and QuickTime 7's new H.264 codec.
2-4-2003 - Some observable phenomena may be better left unobserved; for example, the lunch mentioned in this photograph.
Implements the Observable design pattern as a mixin so that other objects can be notified of changes in state.
To view or add comments on this documentation, please go to the API wiki.


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Definition of one-night stand
1 : a performance (as of a play or concert) given (as by a traveling group of actors or musicians) only once in each of a series of localities
2a : a locality used for one-night stands
b : a stopover for a one-night stand
3 : a sexual encounter limited to a single occasion also : a partner in such an encounter
Examples of one-night stand in a Sentence
While pondering how Perry could've become the man Celeste knew, Season 2 also addresses a detail revealed at the end of the prior season: Perry raped Jane during a one-night stand years ago and subsequently fathered her son, Ziggy (Iain Armitage). — Hannah Giorgis, The Atlantic, "Big Little Lies Ponders What Makes a Man," 10 June 2019 His 2008 debut Medicine for Melancholy is about a one-night stand between a social activist and a young, affluent professional that turns into a long day of talking about everything, including the differences that may keep them apart. — Alissa Wilkinson, Vox, "If Beale Street Could Talk adapts James Baldwin's novel into a haunting, gorgeous film," 18 Sep. 2018 The ads for legal hookups, dates, one-night stands, and relationships that sites like Craigslist enabled have all been silenced. — Ron Amadeo, Ars Technica, "Our favorite (and least favorite) tech of 2018," 26 Dec. 2018 Lace reportedly went onto accuse Drake of raping her during their one-night stand in a complaint to New York. — Ryan Gaydos, Fox News, "Drake reportedly claims in lawsuit woman attempted to extort him using false rape, pregnancy claims," 19 Sep. 2018 That can mean everything from the freedom to have a one-night stand once a year while in another country to dating multiple partners. — Sophie Saint Thomas, SELF, "8 Signs a Sex Therapist Might Improve Your Life (and How to Find One)," 26 Oct. 2018 Romantic interactions seem to fall into two camps — the torrid one-night stand, or the interaction so meaningful that the characters are destined to find one another again. — Daisy Alioto, The Cut, "The Underrated Beauty of the 'Micro-Romance'," 9 Apr. 2018 Things take a turn for the worse when Gina mistakes their one-night stand for something more, and gets caught up in a manic obsession. — Sara Aridi, New York Times, "What's on TV Saturday: The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Induction and 'Warrior'," 5 May 2018 Be aware that the other woman might have gotten pregnant from this glorious one-night stand. — Amy Dickinson, chicagotribune.com, "Family opts out of destination wedding," 12 May 2018
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: a situation in which you have sex with someone once and you do not continue in a relationship afterwards also : one of the people involved in this situation
: a performance of a play, concert, etc., that is given only once in a particular place
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Is it worth buying Home Cycle Trainer ?
Started by Abraham N. A.
Leela stopped a cyclist from entering in Bangalore and in Delhi, Parliament House now allows cyclists after initially refusing to let do so. Have done a blog post.


I have a suggestion if it's possible to make a today widget to quickly glance the schedule and what has been planned.
1. On Today widget view, it will show the schedule of lessons for the day. Just briefly.
2. Then you can tap more, the widget will expand (maybe like fold up blinds) to show the planner of what has been planned or notes for the lessons.
This would be so good as currently I add lessons on my calendar and the events show up on the calendar widget, however if I want to recall back what has been planned, I need to open iDoceo.
1. At about 5-10 minutes before the a lesson, a notification popped up of what lesson is it, what time and which location.
2. Then I can expand (drag down), to show up a brief summary of what was planned for the upcoming lesson.
The notification bit would be so good as I'm already imagining an Apple Watch app.


Ich besitze ein Amilo M3438G und ich habe Artefakte auf dem Bildschirm, ist die Karte habe ich die gforce Go 6800 256 MB.
nVIDIA GF Go7600 N A2 G73M 128MB MXM III VGA vedio Card.
Ist, dass man miteinander vereinbar? I den Verkäufer gefragt, und erzählte mir, dass "Diese Karte ist besser für Gateway fit, damit wir nicht zu empfehlen Sie dachte dir sollte auch nach Firmware-Update Arbeit"
Was soll ich tun jemand weiß, tut?
Can you put here the original english text too?
Hey, sorry but gateway cards don`t run with any other book. A 7600go card from an amilo should work, but these cards are mostly old with the same problems similar as the 6800go. The best solution is the replace with a card from the 9xxxm series from NVIDIA, the best performance has the 9600m GT DDR3 or the Quadro FX770m.
Perhaps siphon has a card, you should contact him.
And be carefull about the 8600m gt (see my review in german beblow in the signature).
the graphics card runs very well, but it is for sure that you'll have problems in future again.
as tomato said, take a 9600 or a quadro.
ok i will write in english.
Thanks for the interest,if i buy one othese cards will i need any modification to do to heatsink or bios?
And about the member that might have a card like that how can i communicate with him?
Hey... I can change most of the bga's from the 7 and 8 series. the chips are available and do not have this problem anymore.


How does a pharmacy plan work?
Take your prescription and member ID card to the pharmacy to get your medicine.
The pharmacist fills your prescription and checks with your pharmacy plan to see how much to charge you for your prescription.
Because you have a pharmacy plan, you may pay less for your medicine - the amount you pay is called your cost-share. Your pharmacy plan pays the rest.
Depending on how your health plan is designed, you may have to pay the full cost at the beginning of your plan year, until you meet your deductible. A deductible is the amount of money that you pay out-of-pocket for covered services, before your plan starts to pay.
How do I know which forms I need to fill out?
You can find the forms you need to get started on the Forms page.
What should I do after I enroll?
Find your medicines with our Medicine Finder. If you don't see your medicine on the drug list, talk to your doctor about switching to a similar medicine.
Find a network pharmacy near you with our Pharmacy Finder. You can use a non-network pharmacy, but you may pay more for your medicine.
Review requirements for medicines you take. Some medicines on the drug list have special requirements. If your medicine does, talk to your doctor. You may be able to choose a different drug, or you could ask for approval for your current medicine.
Prior authorization - approval is needed before a medicine will be covered. If your medicine does, talk to your doctor. You could choose a different drug. Or, ask for approval for your current medicine.
Step therapy - you may need to try a different medicine first. Some drugs aren't covered unless you try another FDA-approved drug first, or your doctor submits an authorization request to Prime.
Quantity limits - limits how much medicine can be in each fill. Each prescription can only be filled for a specific amount, for example, 14 capsules for 7 days. If your doctor thinks you need a larger supply, he or she must ask for authorization from Prime.


I'm incredibly surprised LMU was not already on the list! There's the classic story of The Lady in the Red Dress; a story of a woman and child who passed on whilst The Four Seasons (now Grant-Lee Dorm) burned down. She and her child can still be heard screaming and trying to escape from the building. There are also numerous stories about Byram and McClelland Houses (McClelland was condemned and destroyed recently). Byram is now a sorority house and the girls are full of chilling tales.
The campus itself is very old and very creepy! It's in a small town and surrounded by forest.
It would be so neat to get testimonials from the girls there!


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Sweet Competition on TV
Aug 04, 2015 admin 0 Food
For all the cake-lovers out there, especially those who can't bake to save their lives, what better entertainment than watch people bake sinfully beautiful confectionary on TV! Here's our list of the greatest reality shows which will make you want to glutton all the cake in the world.
Cake Boss – TLC
Buddy Valastro's family-owned business, Carlo's Bakery in Hoboken, N.J., is booming, and it's bound to get even busier after viewers get an inside look at how Buddy and his staff, including his mom, four sisters and three brothers-in-law, produce thousands of wedding cakes, specialty cakes (as in Britney Spears' circus-theme 27th birthday cake) and pastries every week.
Cupcake Wars – Food Network
Cupcake Wars is a baking competition on the Food Network that puts four contestants against each other, eliminating a contestant per round until there is only one.The show invites cupcake bakers from all over the United States to compete. Each episode is centered around a theme or event. Watch the contestants battle it out in making all kinds of exotic, simple, conventional and creative cupcakes to win the show. A visual treat for sure!
This show was among the first cake shows on television which highlights the frantic activity encompassing the production of a substantial number of custom cakes in a short period of time. The show proved to be one of the highest-rated primetime shows in Food Network's history and aired 10 seasons for the same reason! Fun fact: Ace of Cakes was originally a public acess cooking show calledF#ck You Let's Bake. We like Ace of Cakes better.
Amazing Wedding Cakes
The name says it all. These wedding cakes are AMAZING. You think that you would get sick of watching boring people make wedding cakes, week after week, but you totally don't. The show profiles four bake shops as the proprietors meet with clients to arrange the wedding cake of their dreams. Wielding spatulas and knives, they battle buttercream, fondant and ganache to come up with incredible pastry designs for all kinds of special occasions, though the focus in this series is, of course, on wedding cakes. From pirate ships to football helmets and cakes that look like mosaics, these designers go all out to make sure each creation is one of a kind.
The sweet smell of success for sisters and business partners Sophie LaMontagne and Katherine Kallinis comes from the more than 5,000 cupcakes their Washington, D.C.-based "cupcakery" sells each day. They risked their life savings and quit lucrative careers in fashion and finance to pursue their lifelong dream of starting a bakery, which came true when Georgetown Cupcake opened on Valentine's Day 2008. It's now a booming business, as told in this reality series, which captures the drama behind the scenes in the fast-paced, family-owned bakery.
Last Cake Standing
It sounds like this would be a show about mechanized cakes battling each other in some sort of post-apocalyptic warzone, but it's not. It's like Top Chef, but with cakes. The show pits eight stars of the cake world against each other as they vie for the title of "Best Cake Artist in America" and an incredible $100,000 grand prize. The competitors must endure difficult tasks from creating cakes with actual "talents" and superhero-inspired cakes till the last cake standing takes home the grand prize.
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Michael Slager, Cop Who Killed Walter Scott, Reportedly Heard Laughing Shortly After Shooting
Audio has surfaced of Michael Slager, the former North Charleston police officer who killed Walter Scott, laughing about his "pumping adrenaline" just moments after the fatal shooting.
The audio was taken from Slager's police dash cam after he shot the 50-year-old five times on April 4. Slager, who is also suspected of planting his Taser next to Scott's body, is heard asking another officer about the next steps. The cop seems to be unfazed and relatively calm, as he laughs about his energy level after killing Scott. According to the Huffington Post,
"What happens next?" Slager asked in the recording captured by a patrol car dashcam.
The senior officer explained other cops would bring him back to the station, take his gun and then they'd send him home before asking any serious questions.
"Probably once they get you there, we'll take you home," the officer told Slager. "Take your crap off, take your vest off, kind of relax for two or three."
"It'll be real quick," he said. "They're gonna tell you you're gonna be out for a couple of days and you'll come back and they'll interview you then. They're not going to ask you any kind of questions right now. They'll take your weapon and we'll go from there. That's pretty much it."
You can listen to the audio below:
The dash cam initially caught footage of Slager pulling over Walter for a broken tail light. While the video didn't capture the shooting, witness Feidin Santana recorded the moment of Scott's death on his phone. Labeled a hero by the Scott family, Santana says Slager was in full control throughout the entire shooting, refuting Slager's original argument that he feared for his life.
The South Carolina Law Enforcement Division hasn't confirmed the audio's authenticity yet, but says the voice heard in the recording is more than likely the officer.
A second witness named Gwen Nichols came forward on Thursday, claiming that there was a brief "tussle," but mirrored Santana's statements that Scott was not violent during the incident.
SOURCE: Huffington Post | VIDEO CREDIT: NewsOne Now, Soundcloud
Pastor At Walter Scott Funeral Minces No Words, Two Local Papers Have Very Different Takes
Mother Of Michael Slager Is "In Denial" About Fatal Shooting Of Walter Scott
Michael Slager Michael T. Slager Police Brutality Shooting South Carolina Violence Walter Scott


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package xmlcursor.checkin;

import org.apache.xmlbeans.XmlOptions;
import junit.framework.*;
import junit.framework.Assert.*;

import java.io.*;

import org.apache.xmlbeans.XmlObject;
import org.apache.xmlbeans.XmlCursor;
import org.apache.xmlbeans.XmlBeans;
import org.apache.xmlbeans.XmlCursor.TokenType;

import javax.xml.namespace.QName;

import xmlcursor.common.*;

import java.net.URL;

/**
 *
 *
 */
public class InsertCommentTest extends BasicCursorTestCase {
    public InsertCommentTest(String sName) {
        super(sName);
    }

    public static Test suite() {
        return new TestSuite(InsertCommentTest.class);
    }

    public void testInsertCommentAtSTART() throws Exception {
        m_xo = XmlObject.Factory.parse(Common.XML_FOO_BAR_TEXT);
        m_xc = m_xo.newCursor();
        m_xc.selectPath("$this//bar");
        m_xc.toNextSelection();
        m_xc.insertComment(" new comment ");
        toPrevTokenOfType(m_xc, TokenType.START);
        assertEquals("<foo><!-- new comment --><bar>text</bar></foo>", m_xc.xmlText());
    }

    public void testInsertCommentInMiddleOfTEXT() throws Exception {
        m_xo = XmlObject.Factory.parse(Common.XML_FOO_BAR_TEXT);
        m_xc = m_xo.newCursor();
        toNextTokenOfType(m_xc, TokenType.TEXT);
        m_xc.toNextChar(2);
        assertEquals("xt", m_xc.getChars());
        m_xc.insertComment(" new comment ");
        toPrevTokenOfType(m_xc, TokenType.START);
        assertEquals("<bar>te<!-- new comment -->xt</bar>", m_xc.xmlText());
    }

    public void testInsertCommentAtEND() throws Exception {
        m_xo = XmlObject.Factory.parse(Common.XML_FOO_BAR_TEXT);
        m_xc = m_xo.newCursor();
        toNextTokenOfType(m_xc, TokenType.END);
        m_xc.insertComment(" new comment ");
        toPrevTokenOfType(m_xc, TokenType.START);
        assertEquals("<bar>text<!-- new comment --></bar>", m_xc.xmlText());
    }

    public void testInsertCommentWithLTChar() throws Exception {
        m_xo = XmlObject.Factory.parse(Common.XML_FOO_TEXT);
        m_xc = m_xo.newCursor();
        toNextTokenOfType(m_xc, TokenType.TEXT);
        m_xc.insertComment("< new comment ");
        toPrevTokenOfType(m_xc, TokenType.START);
        assertEquals("<foo><!--< new comment -->text</foo>", m_xc.xmlText());
    }

    public void testInsertCommentWithDoubleDash() throws Exception {
        m_xo = XmlObject.Factory.parse(Common.XML_FOO_TEXT);
        m_xc = m_xo.newCursor();
        toNextTokenOfType(m_xc, TokenType.TEXT);
        m_xc.insertComment(" -- ");
        m_xc.toStartDoc();
        assertEquals("<foo><!-- -  -->text</foo>", m_xc.xmlText());
    }

    public void testInsertCommentWithDoubleDashNoWS() throws Exception {
        m_xo = XmlObject.Factory.parse(Common.XML_FOO_TEXT);
        m_xc = m_xo.newCursor();
        toNextTokenOfType(m_xc, TokenType.TEXT);
        m_xc.insertComment("--");
        m_xc.toStartDoc();
        assertEquals("<foo><!--- -->text</foo>", m_xc.xmlText());
    }

    public void testInsertCommentWithEndDash() throws Exception {
        m_xo = XmlObject.Factory.parse(Common.XML_FOO_TEXT);
        m_xc = m_xo.newCursor();
        toNextTokenOfType(m_xc, TokenType.TEXT);
        m_xc.insertComment(" -");
        m_xc.toStartDoc();
        assertEquals("<foo><!--  -->text</foo>", m_xc.xmlText());
    }

    public void testInsertCommentWithEmptyString() throws Exception {
        m_xo = XmlObject.Factory.parse(Common.XML_FOO_TEXT);
        m_xc = m_xo.newCursor();
        toNextTokenOfType(m_xc, TokenType.TEXT);
        m_xc.insertComment("");
        toPrevTokenOfType(m_xc, TokenType.START);
        assertEquals("<foo><!---->text</foo>", m_xc.xmlText());
    }

    public void testInsertCommentWithNull() throws Exception {
        m_xo = XmlObject.Factory.parse(Common.XML_FOO_TEXT);
        m_xc = m_xo.newCursor();
        toNextTokenOfType(m_xc, TokenType.TEXT);
        m_xc.insertComment(null);
        toPrevTokenOfType(m_xc, TokenType.START);
        assertEquals("<foo><!---->text</foo>", m_xc.xmlText());
    }

    public void testInsertCommentAtSTARTDOC() throws Exception {
        m_xo = XmlObject.Factory.parse(Common.XML_FOO_TEXT);
        m_xc = m_xo.newCursor();
        try {
            m_xc.insertComment("should fail");
            fail("Expected IllegalArgumentException");
        } catch (IllegalArgumentException e) {
        }
        assertEquals(true, true);
    }
}

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Borderland Beat: "They are going after their heads": What is going on in Tijuana?
"They are going after their heads": What is going on in Tijuana?
Tijuana, May 21st. 2015.- They call themselves "Nueva Generacion Tijuana"(Tijuana New Generation), they are the heirs of the Arellano Felix brothers, they "work" for those surviving the founders of that cartel, and according to consulted sources they are getting "revenge" for "treason" and doing a "clean up" of those who refuse to abandon "El Aquiles" and his brother "La Rana" and either "pay taxes or leave the business"
According to comments made by AFN´s sources, "revenge" is being taken against Municipal Agents and Agents of the State´s Attorney Office who "jumped ship" and joined the Arzate brothers, meanwhile the "clean up" is targeting drug retail leaders, mainly "galleros and burreros"(mules) from the area of El Murua. It was said that some of the heads found belonged to this people.
This criminal organization-along some alleged Michoacan drug dealers (Tijuano: I´m sure they mean CJNG as Mencho is from Michoacan) first hung a warning banner on April 5th threatening "El Tomate and his people"(Tijuano: Actually it read "La gente del Tomate", which I believe meant Sinaloans in general) while it made clear they would not go after the general public or the authorities. The message was meant for Israel de la Cruz who allegedly worked for the Sinaloa people.
After that there were a couple more banners and a few executions committed without extreme violence, however, in the following weeks the criminal activity grew, as did the written threats which were left, among other ways, written in AFN´s website, one of them read "the worst is just beginning".
Apparently, or so it was said, Municipal Agents and members of the State´s Attorney Office who were working along side the "Tijuana group" changed sides because they "wrongly thought that the family had no power left", this was stated by one of the consulted sources.
Meanwhile, they said, the brothers Alfonso and Rene Arzate Arteaga left Tijuana and are currently in Mexicali where they operate via cell phones with people still loyal to them but who are part of the lower ranks of the organization. They even mentioned that, in order to commit their crimes they hire addicts who get paid with meth doses and "that´s why they fail". One of those consulted claimed "If you saw a direct hit, I mean that the criminals were actually able to kill their target, then it was the Tijuana people, but in the other hand, if they fail, then they are part of Sinaloa".
According to this, the first hit which triggered the fury of the Tijuana group was the execution of Esaul Sahagun Pelayo, who was oficially mentioned as a bodyguard to Luis Manuel Toscano Ramirez aka "El Mono" this past April 9th. "People believed "El Mono" was the shot caller but the truth is his companion was a influential and key element in the local group"
"He was number four inside the structure and the one in charge of the dirty work; under him were the Police Agents working for CAF". Before this, the September 26th, 2014 arrest of Jose Daniel Canales Rodriguez aka "El Ramses", a kidnapper working for the Arellano heirs, had gotten them in the Government´s spotlight.
Canales Rodriguez previously worked for the Forensic Unit of the State Police and quit at the same time he joined CAF; then he got a better job and allegedly was of good use to them because he had a badge and a cop car, however, upon his arrest, it is said he began revealing stuff and "gave them many", which basically means he snitched on them.
In the case of "El Mono", who also worked for CAF, it is believed someone in his family betrayed him, since he had given power to his brother-in-law and cousins and when they jumped to the Arteaga side, then they decided to get rid of whom allegedly had control over Zona Norte in Tijuana.
However, when they killed him, they also killed Esaul, which in return got the Arellano heirs in a war mindset, this deciding to take vengeance for it. After that, anger grew when people allegedly sent by "people of El Akiles and La Rana" tried to execute a former agent called Nidez, killing instead another State Investigator and trainer for the State´s Attorney Office, called Itzel Medina Garibaldi who at the moment was shopping used parts in the Junkyard known as "Shagy" where she arrived in company of Nidez, who ultimately saved his life.
The anger had less to do with the death of the State Investigator and was more related to the fact the killers dared to get inside a place belonging to another person close to the narcotrafficking group led by a former agent known as Nery, accused by his rivals of "gossiping up and down".
In this case, it is said that people working for the Sinaloa drug traffickers decided to kill Nidez, who they blame for the loss of 10 kilograms of crystal meth from a shipment which "had already been bought from the Tijuana people". Asked about this agent, the consulted sources claimed he was a "free agent" in the narco world, because he doesn´t work for anybody in special, but for those who pay the most.
Allegedly, weeks after the arrest of "El Ramses", Municipal Agents where escorting a group of people carrying crystal meth on their way to deliver it when they were suddenly intercepted by State Agents, who were allegedly tipped by Nidez who had alse been tipped by people belonging to the Sinaloa group. A confrontation took place and they notified State Police Operational Chief Juan Manuel Ojeda Sotomayor, who at the same time notified Deputy State Attorney Gilberto Cota Alanis who informed State Attorney Perla del Socorro Ibarra who ordered for all the group to be removed, something which apparently never happened.
The detainee or detainees was/were taken to the Federal Attorney General´s Office where they confessed it wasn´t 15 kilos-as it was reported- but 25 kilos of crystal meth he/they were carrying so he/they believed the agents could have kept the drugs and some versions even mentioned they were already selling it, so the order to kill them was given.
Agent Nidez was then set free and days later another banner was hung, allegedly signed by the deceased agent Itzel Medina in which she reproached Sotomayor and Miguel Velasco, chief of the murder investigation division, of not doing anything to avenge her which "they knew" was ordered by "La Rana" who is working with them.
In regards to the execution of Municipal Agent Juan Jauregui Ruvalcaba this past May 20th when he left his home, it is believed it was ordered by "The people of Tijuana" even thou the Minicipal Public Safety Agency claimed to have arrested the alleged suspect who-unofficially" killed him "for personal reasons".
Anyhow, officially it was claimed the officer died "in the line of duty" and the authority even announced proper honours would be held this Friday. After his murder, mysterious hands hang two banners, one near the area where the execution took place and another one in the Americas bridge-they were promptly removed- they read "That´s going to happen to all those who are with La Rana".
Regarding this Thursday´s case, about the execution in the 5y10 bridge of Public Ministry Agent Omar Fernando Velasquez Hidalgo, they claim it is related to the two heads found inside a cooler this past May 13th, left with a message threatening several people, including "Journalist Ivan Villegas". They claim this message was directed at people working in the newspaper where allegedly Villegas works, they believe so because Velasquez Hidalgo was related to the owner of the newspaper(PRI member Eligio Valencia), there are even pictures showing him in an interview along Eligio Valencia Roque and in a visit to Mexican Congress along plurinominal candidate Eligio Valencia Jr and Villegas himself.
And lastly, regarding those decapitated, they insist the victims are "mules" who have refused to leave the Arteaga group after members of the "Tijuana group" ordered them to "pay taxes to them(Tijuana)" or leave the business.
In recent days, three more human heads have been found, none of which have been identified by authorities. nor there has been an explanation given for the most recent murders.
Original Article in Spanish can be found at AFN TIJUANA.
Thanks tijuano I really appreciate this. I'm from tijuana but I move to texas last time i was in tijuana was las December. I stayed in la Sanchez and some friends told me this was going to get bad. Can i ask you about beto cervantes? Singer of explosión norteña any news since he got of prison? His bringing back CAF corridos.
I heard about Beto´s return after being set free from Puente Grande, to be honest I haven´t heard much about him but it seems he is promoting his old CAF songs and promised some new "authorized corridos". I was told he was going to sing to Mayo now, but who knows, seems unlikely.
The problem with the michoacanos is the same as the cds..they like to brag, flash and dont know how to keep their pie hole shut..and that will be their downfall..yeah they have the foco and are paying piso like they should.but alot of them are deported and addicted to meth..anyway..en tijuas la cosa es bajo el agua..nobody says nothing and nobody knows nothing! Thats how you stay in the game..everybody says caf is done..blah blah blah..but they have always been and will always be a force in la frontera mas grande!
Great to see you back at it Tijuano, everything ok now?
At least for the time being it seems so! Saludos Chivis!
Thats good that Arellano Felix is flexing some muscle in Tijuas, gotta show these young whipper snappers quien son los meros gallos de Baja.
Sounds like AFO doesn't exist after all.
There is something about not snitching to authorities about people in your own group that helps build loyalty. Take note sinaloa AFO doesn't exist in Tijuana. Come visit with your fake mangerita corridos turned up as loud as you can nothing will happen. AFO doesn't exist remember?
Tijuano I heard those cjng mantas where fake I heard they where to throw each other off or something like that.
That´s what I heard too, even ZETA claims so, but lately ZETA has been a hit or miss, I really have no idea whats really going on right now, I hear a lot of different versions about the current situation but thought this article could be interesting and maybe could shed some light on whats going on.
I still don't believe those cjng mantas there fishy sorry if I ofend anybody.
That's what's up Tijuano thanks i didn't really understand what was going on in tj now I know!
Stupid things can kick it off?The scenario may have changed with the demise of the Felix brothers in terms of control,supply,rules of a kind,now it seems like a free for all?
Always mentioned is Aquiles/Ranas absence from TJ,but why would they be there putting themselves on offer?
Frontera news. The police capture 3 individual's with guns and rifles they say that they belong to arellano Felix cartel and that they are responsible for the o current violence in tijuana.
Already working on it, will post it later. Thanks!
Very nice post Tijuano. What is interesting to me is to see this aggression from the people of TJ. They may lose this battle but they are fighting for their people and territory at least. When "Inge" was still in town it seemed as though this group had no balls, now it looks like it was their leader that had no balls as the boys left are currently and vigorously getting down for theirs.
It must be mentioned that Aquiles and his brother have been going strong in TJ for quite some time. I know for sure since the early 2000's and it may be even prior to that. You mean to tell me that Mayo's people don't have professional killers in TJ?
If in fact this is true I find it hard to believe that people cant be brought in from other regions to "clean", especially when the city and surrounding area is worth literally hundreds of millions of dollars.
Much like Barrio Azteca and the people in Juarez, a cross border pipeline of hitters is what is needed to handle this current situation in Tijuana.
Ramon Arrellano was a brutal psychopath but a very effective narco who controlled Tijuana hands down. He wrote this playbook.
To me it seems as if Inge wanted to keep everything quiet, he wanted no trouble and felt he was fine with what he had kept, maybe he didn´t have as much greed, maybe he didn´t have full support, IDK.
Aquiles and his brother actually rose to prominence in the Teo/Inge war, they were low level players before that but when Teo went berserk against Inge, the brothers saw and opportunity and took it. They began working for Mayo with an agreement with Inge but it seems they gained so much power they felt they no longer needed Inge or anyone else, and that´s what brought us to the situation we have now.
David Barros was a crazy MF, that´s for sure.
No seas wey. Los beltranes rifan en Sinaloa. Alli hay respeto mu tal con tj. K paso en 2010 cuando el ruedas fue a Culiacán a retar al mayo y chapo?
--One pretty zoo tijuana, and who likes zoos more than Jorge hank rohn?
shoot out in Michoacan, 20 dead. any updates???
This article actually took a 180 flip and says it backwards. Lol blah blah blah LA rana y akiles son los Buenos whatever then forward some copies to LA dea in SD so they can get to work on them fuus.menos ruido mas accion pays.
When Mono was capped,I wonder if they knew Pelayo was the main man out of them?
Someone on here(BB)said at the time of Monos death,that Pelayo was more important?
For all intensive purposes the CAF name is dead. The people who worked for them and the new people from TJ who work for them ARE STILL THE TIJUANA CARTEL CDT, TNG, etc. The Tijuana Cartel is still around, and is growing and laying low, staying quite, but they are there. Now whatever name they want use is up to them. If they want to pay tribute to their roots and call themselves CAF, ao be it. They are not obvioulsy not the strongest cartel in MEX anymore, but in TJ it seems that they are beginning to bring things back under their control, and after that who knows how much bigger they will get again. The Sinaloa cell leaders in TJ dont even live there, so that right there proves that TJ Cartel are still stronger and getting stronger.
Hey I love Eastbound & Down. That show was hilarious!
HAHA, yes it is. It has to one of the greatest shows ever, for those who get it and understand the humor. Stevie on EB&D was a comedic genious. La Flama Blanca is my avi name in the forum.
simon el gordito era el bueno... era el ke tenia la linea directa con la gente del caf..
Wtf is it that grown men sit around in a garage or basement with crayons and magic markers making kindergarden messages on white cardboard + hang them around the town? How stupid is that. Can anyone see Presidents/Kings/Prime Ministers making 'mantras' for their enemies? Cartel members grow up!
Welcome 2 a new type of warfare.
what happened to el cholo?
Los Cabrera de Durango empesaron a meter gente a Los Zetas en Coahuila and mandaron un chingo de gente para Sonora .... I know it's not related to the article but that's word on the street... Sonoras about to blow up.
I have followed Juarez for years. I new that city and the people from there. I even new some of the players in the day. The criminal culture of Juarez would never give in to an outside cartel to take there game. The took on everything Sinaloa could bring plus the Feds, the Military and even Calderon. That blood ran so deep, the world had written them off but guess what. They stood strong and are more powerful everyday. Juarez had several Aces in the hole. La Linea was brutal are never ran. The Astecas were every bit as tough as anyone and loyal too. But even so, the advantage of have opium and marijuana in the region help the cash flow and help them to make their comeback. I find it have to think that in the end, the 3 generation of CAF will allow CDS to own their plaza. partnering with CJNG for a very strong source could solve some of their initial problem. CDS has so many enemies outside and within that another war will damage what the have left. TJ gangsters aren't going to turn over their # 1 export to people outside their region. CJNG is international all they way. TJ can trade no payment to export through TJ for cheep prices and armed support from CJNG. Juarez partnered with Zetas and BLO against everyone's enemy, CDS to accomplish the same in Juarez.


However, as we move into the new generation, the process of romantic relationships begin to take a turn (for the better or the worse).
We see different terms being thrown around such as "casual dating" or even "no-strings-attached". (What are those??) Yeap I get you.
Dating is so complicated nowadays, we don't even know where to begin.
Dating means you're off the shelf. Taken, period. Back then when you choose to go out on a date with this guy/girl, you're already sending out a signal that you're testing waters. Basically, dating is considered as the initial part of a relationship, which means it's pretty exclusive.
It's a different story altogether now. When someone tells you that they are dating, it can either mean that it's "casual", or "exclusive". I'll break it down to make things simple for you. Dating in the 21st century really messes with the word "Commitment". You are in a relationship with a person only when you make a commitment to them. Whereas dating doesn't mean that you are committed to that person.
It also blurs the boundary between the two, because it might involve physical affection. Basically, it involves two people, trying to get to know each other better. Pretty much hanging out just like friends, but with the idea of a romance stuck in their head, yet no commitment.
How about exclusive dating? It is when two people begin dating with the expectation that your partner doesn't date others. This is more serious and sends the message that "I like you more than other people I've dated and feel like we have a special connection. I'm interested to see where this relationship can go." That's how people used to date.
Personally, it's really quite a headache to see our dating scene nowadays. With so many terms floating around, I'm so confused that I'm hitting myself in confusion. Oops. Wouldn't it be cool if we try exploring the idea of dating in the past?
Just some penny for my thoughts. What do you think?


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This is the second time I am visiting the golden temple at Bylakuppe near to Kushal Nagar. First time, it was with my best buddy Alain and this year with my wifey. The grand Golden Temple here has a sixty-foot statue of Gautam Buddha, flanked by two other equally grand images of Buddhas. The monastery is called the Namdroling Monastery. Namdroling was established by His Holiness Pema Norbu Rinpoche shortly after he came to India from Tibet. We had a good time at the Golden Temple, but I screwed up my camera lens due to direct sunlight which I didn't realize while taking snaps of the temple.
After spending few hours at the Golden Temple, we drove to Dubare, which is the elephant capturing and training camp of the Forest Department of Coorg. It's like 18kms from Kushalnagar and is located between Kushalnagar and Siddapur on the banks of river Kaveri. Dubare is a home to many wild animals and birds. Even though Elephants being the major attraction one can also spot the Deers, Bisons, Peacocks, woodpeckers, kingfishers etc in Dubare forest range. Though it was good, we didn't feel like spending much time there due to the heat. So, we drove to a near by nature park Nisargadhama, also known as Cauvery Nisargadhama which is just 3kms from Kushalnagar and 30 kms from Madikeri. In Kaveri Nisargadhama River Kaveri splits forming a beautiful island measuring 65 acres. The forest department develops this tourist center by providing a hanging bridge into the island, boating, tree top shelters and elephant riding and other tourists attractions. Animals like deer, elephants, peacocks can be found around here. To add to the beauty of the resort river Cauveri flows just in and around Nisargadhama which is really a marvelous scenic beauty. We both really loved the breath taking scenic beauty of Nisargadhama and finally left to Mysore to rest for the night.
After spending the night at Mysore, we drove to Chamundi Hills. Standing as the crown jewel of Mysore, Chamundi Hills is the abode of all powerful Goddess, Chamundi or Chamundeswari. One can see these hills from a distance of about 8 to 10kms while driving to this city of Palaces from any direction. The Chamundi Hills is about 3km from the city. It is at a height of 1065 meters above sea leave and about 800 feet above Mysore city. On the top of the hill is the Chamundeshwari temple that dates back to the 11th century. Goddess Chamundeshwari is an incarnation of Goddess Parvathi who took this form to destroy the demon king Mahishasura. It was a bad idea to visit the temple in the midday. It was deadly hot and we just wanted to get back to the car.
Ranganathitu bird santuary was near to Mysore and so we went there to watch the birds and relax for a bit before we head back to Bangalore. Every year a number of bird lovers throng the sanctuary to see the avian in-habitants of the sanctuary. The sanctuary is quite popular both among Indian and foreign tourists. Apart from home to native avian habitants, the sanctuary each year attracts a large number of migratory birds. Wildlife experts believe that migratory birds come to this sanctuary as far as from Siberia, Australia and even North America. Some of the birds you come across on your birding tour to Ranganathittu Bird Sanctuary include snake bird, darters, spoonbills, river tern, open bill storks, white Ibis, little cormorants, egret, heron, stone plougher, kingfisher and partridge.


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Immigration Law, Testimonial
Immigration Testimonial
I would like to testify that if anybody is having problems regarding immigration please do not hesitate to contact Salma Khan at Pickup and Scott solicitors.
Salma has been my solicitor for some time now and I would advise anyone to get in touch with her as she's very good in all aspects regarding the above.
She has done it for me and my boys and I'm very grateful for the support and care she offered.
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The acquisition of my indefinite leave to remain in the UK
I approached Salma Khan from PICKUP AND SCOTT SOLICITORS with regards to the acquisition of my indefinite leave to remain in the UK based on domestic violence which she assisted me to acquire.
Salma did incredibly well.
I personally liked the level of professionalism and empathy in dealing with my case. I found my experience with Salma very exhilarating and would, therefore, recommended SALMA KHAN to individuals and any organisation for her level of astuteness and professionalism.
Miriam – May 2018
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Justice Secretary Announces Ambitious First Steps In Overhaul Of Parole Board
Justice Secretary David Gauke ordered a review of Parole Board processes in January, with the purpose of increasing its transparency, restoring public confidence, and improving the treatment of victims. The findings of the urgent review have been published alongside a comprehensive package of reforms.
One immediate result of this work is the introduction of transparency to the parole process by amending Rule 25 to remove the blanket ban that prevents the Parole Board from disclosing information about its decision-making.
https://www.gov.uk/government/news/justice-secretary-announces-ambitious-first-steps-in-overhaul-of-parole-board
Will this affect you if you have a Parole Board Hearing due?
Contact our Prison Law Department for help
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Windrush: How do you prove you've been living in the UK?
How do you prove you've been living in the UK?
It seems intuitively that anyone living and working in a country for a long period will leave a significant paper trail. So why are some finding it so difficult to prove?
Part of the problem has been a requirement to provide four pieces of evidence for each year that a person has been in the country.
To find out how Pickup and Scott can help you to prove how long you have been living in the UK please contact Salma Khan, our immigration law expert, today on 01296 397794.
Here is the article from the BBC about the Windrush Immigrants situation.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-43795077
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Legal Aid in Prison Law Restored in Three Key Areas
Legal Aid For Prisoners Has Now Been Restored in Three Key Areas
As you may be aware, on 2 December 2013 the Government issued widespread cuts to the Legal Aid. The act restricted the types of work we could undertake under public funding.
However, the Howard League for Penal Reform and the Prisoners' Advice Service have spent many hours fighting to challenge this decision and in April 2017 the Court of Appeal finally ruled in their favour.
The three appeal court judges, Lady Justice Gloster, Lord Justice Patten and Lord Justice Beatson, stated:
"At a time when … the evidence about prison staffing levels, the current state of prisons, and the workload of the Parole Board suggests that the system is under considerable pressure, the system has at present not got the capacity sufficiently to fill the gap in the run of cases in those three areas."
The Courts concluded that Legal Aid should be restored in three key areas of Prison Law:
Pre-tariff sift
A-Category Reviews
Decisions relating to Close Supervision Centres (CSC)
We are pleased to confirm Legal Aid will be available for these matters from 21 February 2018
More about our Prison Law
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What We Do and Don't Offer
Pickup and Scott has a team of specialist solicitors, with a wide range of expertise.
Sometimes I think it is easier to explain what we do not do than what we cover, so let us start off with that.
At our practice, we do not offer conveyancing; this is the service you need when you are buying and selling houses. We are also not able to offer Family Law which covers divorce, relationship breakdown and disputes regarding children. We do however have a strong network of local contacts and are more than happy to refer clients to other firms that can help with these areas of law.
We do have a team of specialist solicitors who have an extensive range of knowledge and expertise when it comes to Criminal Law, Prison Law, Mental Health Law, Immigration Law and Private Law. Letus outline what these cover:
Criminal Law is about representing people accused of a crime
Prison Law is about advising someone who is in prison about such issues as parole
Mental Health Law is about people who are in a hospital and have not agreed to the admission
Immigration Law is for people coming to this country and about their rights to stay
Private Law covers what happens to your money and property when you die, looking after someone who cannot look after themselves and generally protect someone's property.
These areas of law are very specialised and every member of our team who is involved in giving advice has been specially trained. We also have to ensure that our advice is up to date, so you can trust that we provide current and informed advice.
There may not be an obvious link between the different types of law we cover, but our aim is to provide the best support to people who need our help.
A Typical Day in the Office
When you work with this range of specialist solicitors, there is no such thing as a typical day. Our lawyers may be going out to see people in court, in prisons, in hospitals, or in their homes if they cannot get to us. We often get contacted by people in police stations, hospitals and prisons, who need urgent help. So even if we plan ahead, our schedule can change as we provide an immediate response.
With people coming in and solicitors going out, you can see the benefit of a strong team that also includes office-based staff. If you give us a call, you won't get directly through to a solicitor. Be prepared to let us know what area of law you wish to discuss and we will ensure you get to speak to the right person.
David Pickup – Senior Partner – Head of Mental Health Law
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How to choose a solicitor?
Choosing a solicitor.
Over the last 10 years, the legal profession has changed considerably. It used to be the case that most solicitors' firms covered all aspects of the law. Nowadays most firms specialise. This is due to the fact that legal work is increasingly complex and it is very difficult for anyone to know everything about everything.
The first step in choosing a solicitor is to be clear about the area of Law that applies to your case. You can then search for the service you need on the internet, or ask professionals, family and friends for recommendations.
A good place to start is to visit a number of solicitor's websites to see the services they offer. Be aware that the specialist solicitors that would be best placed to help you may not be based in your town. With modern technology, you may find you would benefit from the services of a solicitors based miles from where you live. If travelling to their offices is difficult or inconvenient, it may be possible to communicate via email or Skype.
Local advertising provides a good way for firms to share their specialist areas. As a good example, Pickup & Scott ran a radio campaign to promote our expertise as immigration solicitors, which is one of our specialist areas. As a result, we were contacted by people from a broad geographical area. We knew that it would be difficult for some families to visit our Aylesbury offices, so we travelled to them.
If it would help you to have a translator, an accessible office or a solicitor willing to travel to you, ask if these services are available before you choose your solicitor. It can make all the difference.
The Future of the High Street Solicitor
Given that so much has changed, has the high street lawyer got a future? In our view, there will always be a place for a local lawyer. As part of the community, they should be approachable, able to give advice on a range of subjects and if necessary refer matters on to another specialist.
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What is mental health law?
Mental Health Law.
Most of that law is contained in an Act of Parliament called the Mental Health Act. It has been amended several times and this year there has been further discussion about changing it.
Sometimes a person who has a mental illness is unaware of how bad it is, how it affects them and others, or whether they are ill at all. They may not always be able to make sound judgments. The law can allow others to make decisions on their behalf, including medical treatment, even when they refuse.
It is a delicate balance between wanting to protect people's right to make their own decisions and the need to keep them and the public safe.
Often, we find that a person has been gradually getting ill over a number of years. Their family have been trying to get help and it has reached a crisis point.
The patient is admitted to hospital for a few weeks and then discharged. With little time to prepare, carers and family members find it difficult to access the necessary help and support when it is needed.
As specialists in Mental Health Law, we get involved when patients apply to a Mental Health Tribunal. The patient has a right to apply when they are detained in a psychiatric hospital and legal aid is available for this.
The tribunal is an independent panel of specialists who review whether the detention is necessary. Some patients are in hospital because they have committed a criminal offence and the court has sent them to a hospital to get treatment rather than go to prison.
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Realscreen Awards to honor Caitlyn Jenner
Jenner, star and executive producer of E!'s I Am Cait, will be inducted into the Realscreen Hall of Fame as Personality of the Year during the Realscreen Awards ceremony on June 9, 2016.
Caitlyn Jenner, star and executive producer of E!'s I Am Cait, will be inducted into the Realscreen Hall of Fame as Personality of the Year during the Realscreen Awards ceremony on June 9, 2016.
While she is the central focus of the Bunim/Murray-produced series, which debuted in 2015 and is now into its second season, Jenner has been in the public eye for 40 years. In 1976, Jenner represented the United States and broke the world record by scoring 8,634 points in the decathlon at the Olympic Games in Montreal, earning the title of "World's Greatest Athlete."
After this incredible accomplishment, Jenner was involved in many projects, spanning sports, business, publishing, film, and television. For years, she was perhaps best known for her part on E! Network's Keeping Up With the Kardashians, the highest-rated series in the network's history, documenting the daily lives of the Kardashian/Jenner family.
In April of last year, she captured the world's attention by revealing that she is a transgender woman. She told her story on a special edition of ABC's 20/20, in an interview with Diane Sawyer that drew a staggering 17 million total viewers – the highest rating for the show in 15 years.
Shortly after, in June of 2015, Jenner debuted her new name and look via a front cover and accompanying interview in Vanity Fair. The cover image drew nine million unique viewers to the Vanity Fair website in a single day, the most ever for the website. In the world of social media, upon establishing her Twitter account, she gained one million followers in just over four hours, a Guinness World Record.
In July of that year, she was honored with the Arthur Ashe Award for Courage at the 2015 ESPYs. The awards show, which aired for the first time on ABC, averaged 7.7 million viewers overall, a 253% increase over past years.
Other accolades followed, with Barbara Walters naming her 2015′s "Most Fascinating Person of the Year," Time magazine naming her as runner-up for its 2015 Person of the Year, and Out magazine naming her its Newsmaker of the Year.
In addition to her television work, Jenner is currently working on writing her memoirs with Buzz Bissinger, Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist, author of Friday Night Lights and Jenner's Vanity Fair article, in a book set to publish in 2017.
"In the world of unscripted television, no other individual in 2015 captivated audiences like Caitlyn, and her story, did," said realscreen editor and content director Barry Walsh in a statement. "With I Am Cait, she continues to inspire, educate and entertain millions, and we are thrilled to present her with this recognition of her contribution to the medium."
The Realscreen Awards will be presented during a ceremony held at the Fairmont Miramar in Santa Monica, California, on June 9, in conjunction with the forthcoming Realscreen West conference, which takes place June 8-10.
Caitlyn Jenner, I Am Cait, Realscreen Awards 2016, Realscreen Awards Hall of Fame
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A+E's Nancy Dubuc to be named Television Trailblazer at Realscreen Awards
Brent Montgomery to enter Realscreen Awards Hall of Fame
Phil Keoghan to host Realscreen Awards


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The children have been enjoying tasting, chopping and dipping apples, banana and oranges in chocolate.
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Book review: Eve Bites Back, by Anna Beer
"Eve Bites Back," by Anna Beer, indicts a system that for years ignored women who write and, to some extent, still does.
Jane Austen-inspired books keep coming
"Godmersham Park" is just the latest novel to reimagine Jane Austen's life and work.
Douglas McGrath, wide-ranging film director and playwright, dies at 64
Mr. McGrath opened a one-man autobiographical show, "Everything's Fine," in New York last month.
Editors at Bartlett's work to keep up with what's quotable
Sister Novelists, a biography of Jane and Maria Porter, book review
Maria and Jane Porter created the historical novel as we know it. Male copycats got the lasting glory.
Book shows personal side of 'Mockingbird' author Harper Lee
A new book shows the personal side of the late "To Kill a Mockingbird" author Harper Lee.
Spotify launches audiobook store with some 300,000 titles
The expanding audio books market has a major new retailer: Spotify.
Marsha Hunt, '40s star and blacklist victim, dies at 104
Actor Marsha Hunt, an elegant star of 1930s and 1940s films whose career was disrupted by Hollywood's blacklist, has died.
New this week: 'House of the Dragon,' Lakers doc and Lovato
This week's new entertainment releases include fresh music from Demi Lovato, a documentary about Princess Diana that uses only archival footage and the "Game of Thrones" prequel finally arrives on HBO.
Netflix's Persuasion Tries to Have It All
The Jane Austen adaptation aims to be subversive when it could have just been sincere.
Jane Austen's Persuasion Meets the Girlboss Era
Netflix's new adaptation turns the heroine into a distinctly Millennial figure.
New this week: 'Black Bird,' Lizzo and 'The Rehearsal'
This week's new entertainment releases include a new album from Lizzo, the crime drama "Black Bird" from the mind of novelist Dennis Lehane, and a tearful roadtrip when a single father played by John Cho drives his teenage daughter across the country in "Don't Make Me Go.".
Regency-Era Romance Movies Are A Booming Brand
Movies like "Mr. Malcolm's List," taking place in the Regency era of the early 1800s, have all the visual hallmarks of the time with rom-com tropes.
Persuasion: Jane Austen fans are 'so mad' at trailer for new Netflix adaptation starring Dakota Johnson
'I'm actually tearing up,' wrote author Brandon Taylor
New this week: 'Interceptor,' Post Malone and 'Fire Island'
This week's new entertainment releases include albums from Post Malone and Drive-By Truckers, "Fast & Furious" alum Elsa Pataky leading her own action picture with "Interceptor," and the modern romantic comedy "Fire Island," set in the iconic LGBTQ vacation spot.
🔒Enter to win a digital download of Fire Island
WDIV Insiders can enter for a chance to win a digital download of Searchlight Pictures' FIRE ISLAND.
Musk's 'free speech' push for Twitter: Repeating history?
Tesla billionaire Elon Musk, seemingly intent on making the old new again, has successfully arranged to buy Twitter for about $44 billion.
'Notting Hill,' 'The Duke' director Roger Michell dies at 65
British director Roger Michell has died at age 65.
What Marxism and 'Critical Race Theory' Have in Common
Beware of theorists who claim a monopoly on truth.
WWII codebreaker Turing honored on UK's new 50-pound note
The rainbow flag is flying proudly above the Bank of England in the heart of Londons financial district to commemorate legendary World War II codebreaker Alan Turing, the new face of Britains 50-pound note. The design of the bank note was unveiled before it is being formally issued to the public on June 23, Turing's birthday. The 50-pound note is the most valuable denomination in circulation but is little used during everyday transactions, especially during the coronavirus pandemic as digital payments increasingly replaced the use of cash. AdAmong his many accomplishments, Turing is most famous for the pivotal role he played in breaking Nazi Germany's Enigma code during World War II. During World War II, Turing worked at the secret Bletchley Park code-breaking center, where he helped crack Enigma by creating the "Turing bombe," a forerunner of modern computers.
Ang Lee on 'Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon' 20 years later
This photo released by Sony Pictures Classics shows Chow Yun Fat, left, and Michelle Yeoh in a scene from "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon." Asked what he remembers about shooting the scene, Lee doesn't hesitate: The sweating. Arguably more than any other film, "Crouching Tiger Hidden Dragon" opened mainstream American moviegoers not just to a new genre known predominantly in Asia -- the wuxia tradition -- but to subtitled films. It set another record with 10 Academy Awards nominations, a mark since equaled by "Roma" and "Parasite." "Crouching Tiger" took home four Oscars. I'm fighting the genre, trying to make a great movie," Lee says.
Alison Lurie, prize winning novelist, dead at 94
NEW YORK – Alison Lurie, the Pulitzer Prize-winning novelist whose satirical and cerebral tales of love and academia included the marital saga "The War Between the Tates" and the comedy of Americans abroad "Foreign Affairs," died Thursday at age 94. Lurie, a professor emerita at Cornell University, died of natural causes, according to her husband and partner, Edward Hower. "Before he met Rosemary, Fred didn't really exist for anyone here except a few other academic ghosts," Lurie wrote. "The War Between the Tates" became a 1977 TV production featuring Elizabeth Ashley and Richard Crenna. "The day on which Emily Stockwell Turner fell out of love with her husband," Lurie wrote in the book's opening sentence, "began much like other days."
New this week: The Boss, Billie Eilish, Borat & 'Bad Hair'
This cover image released by Columbia Records shows "Letter To You" by Bruce Springsteen. The album will be released on Oct. 23. (Columbia Records via AP)
(Columbia Records via AP)Here's a collection curated by The Associated Press' entertainment journalists of what's arriving on TV, streaming services and music platforms this week. Edgier than the (also great) Gwyneth Paltrow version, Anya Taylor-Joy takes on the role of the matchmaker extraordinaire this time. — Billie Eilish was on the road for just three days before she had to cancel her worldwide tour due to the coronavirus pandemic in March. But thankfully on Saturday the Grammy-winning star will host her first global livestream concert. "Essential Heroes: A Momento Latino Event" uses music, comedy, short documentaries and celebrity appearances to explore the Latino experience.
Sons use e-books to help virus-stricken dad, other patients
Nicky, right, and his brother Sam Woolf talk about their project Books for Dad at their home in London, Saturday, Aug. 15, 2020. Then sons Nicky, a 33-year-old journalist, and Sam, a 28-year-old actor, had an idea: Maybe literature could help him and other patients. When he got sick with COVID-19, they turned to books to help him and others. Then sons Nicky, a 33-year-old journalist, and Sam, a 28-year-old actor, had an idea: Maybe literature could help him and other patients. Lisa Anderton, head of patient experience at University College London Hospital, said the brilliant initiative can help both coronavirus and other patients.


Greetings, Parents and Guardians of ECHO Charter Students!
More than one in five students in the U.S. reports being bullied?
Bullied students report that bullying occurs in the following areas: hallways or stairwells (42%); classroom (34%); cafeteria (22%); school grounds (19%); school bus (10%); bathroom or locker room (9%).
The reasons most reported for bullying include physical appearance; race/ethnicity; gender; disability; religion; sexual orientation.
About 40%-50% of cyber-bullying targets know who the identity of the person bullying them.
All month long at ECHO Charter we will having a number of events to bring awareness to bullying and how to help kids who have been bullied. Kids will have a locker decorating contest; poster contest; classroom meetings; and Rockets Groups will also make up their own skits to share with other groups.
Of special note, the end of Quarter 1 is October 17. Students should be actively monitoring their homework to make sure that they are current with assignments. Parents with questions are encouraged to contact their student's teacher/s!


Did you know that the flu season actually begins around October and can last until May?
Not many people realize that flu season can last for over half a year and peak around December through the end of February. Chances are, the average person may not be concerned about catching the flu, thinking that if they are relatively healthy and those around them seem to be the same, there is nothing to worry about. Unfortunately, this is not true.
The flu is an annual epidemic in the United States, and certain areas of the country (one of which is the Bay Area) are getting hit with a particularly high number of cases this year. In spite of the medical technology available today, the flu can still be deadly, even to otherwise healthy individuals.
Fortunately, there are steps you and your family can take to protect yourselves from the flu, and we've outlined the top three ways you can stay healthy this flu season.
1. Get a flu shot at Pacific Family Practice.
You can still receive the flu vaccine at Pacific Family Practice. The flu shot is safe and recommended for virtually everyone, including babies six months and older, children, pregnant women and the elderly. Schedule your flu shot today— contact Pacific Family Practice.
2. Prevent germs from spreading.
Frequent and thorough hand washing is always encouraged, but it can be particularly helpful during the flu season, especially for those who work in close proximity with other people. It's also a good idea to keep surfaces around you, such as your desk or cell phone, clean throughout the day. Remember, the flu is not the same as the common cold—it is more severe and can take a longer time to recover from, so it is best to practice additional habits that encourage good hygiene.
3. If you begin to feel unwell, take care right away.
It can be tempting to stick it out at work or finish your day's errands before resting, but if you feel unwell during the flu season, it's in your best interest (and that of those you interact with) to call it a day and head home. It may not be the flu, but regardless of what is causing your symptoms, it's important that you rest and consult with your provider regarding what steps should be taken next.


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Bishop Gregory's Banquet Address - 75th Anniversary of St Nicholas Church in Warren, Ohio
Address: Being Examples to Our Youth - 3/3/13
Homily For The Sunday of the Prodigal Son (3/3/13)
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Homily For The Annunciation (3/25/13)
Lenten Reflection (3/25/13)
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Grand Banquet Speech - 2013 ACRY Convention (9/1/13)
State of Diocese Address - XXII Diocesan Sobor (10/21/13)
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Sunday of Orthodoxy Reflection
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Striving For Peace and Love: A Reflection on the Most Holy Theotokos
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Reflection: Send Your Children To Camp!
Homily For The Seventh Sunday of Pascha (6/1/14)
Homily for Pentecost (6/8/14)
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The Voice Of The Shepherd - Episode 6 - My Vocation as Shepherd
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Family Day 2014 Hierarchical Liturgy
 Camp Nazareth - Sun June 1, 2014
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 Christ the Saviour Cathedral -Sun June 8, 2014
120th Anniversary Liturgy
 St. John The Baptist Church, Perth Amboy, NJ -Sun Sept 10, 2017
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So preaching both in the country and in the towns the Apostles appointed their first fruits, when they had tested them by the Spirit, to be bishops and deacons for the future believers"
(The First Letter of Clement to the Corinthians).
The words of St. Clement, the Bishop of Rome, written to the Church at Corinth sometime in the mid nineties of the first century, reflect the view of the ancient Church that the bishops of the Church were appointed to continue the ministry of the Apostles in the Church who in turn continued the ministry of Christ.
In fact only several generations earlier than Clement the First Letter to Timothy, an ancient "Church Order" or perhaps today what we would call a "constitution" ascribed to the Apostle Paul specifically mentions the qualifications of a bishop:
This is a faithful saying: If a man desires the position of a bishop he desires a good work.A bishop then must be blameless, the husband of one wife, temperate, soberminded,of good behavior, hospitable,able to teach; not given to wine, not violent, not greedy for money, but gentle, not quarrelsome, not covetous; one who rules his own house well, having his children in submission with all reverence (for if a man does not know how to rule his own house, how will he take care of the church of God?); not a novice, lest being puffed up with pride he fall into the same condemnation as the devil. Moreover he must have a good testimony among those who are outside, lest he fall into reproach and the snare of the devil (I Timothy 3:1-7).
The term that is used here for "bishop" is the Greek word "episkopos" which means literally "overseer". However this word not only had a secular usage but was used by the pagan Greeks to discuss the relationship between the gods and human beings. The various divinities were described as being the "episkopoi" – the divine overseers of human activity and affairs.
It was perhaps this usage that the Apostle Peter had in mind when he refers to Christ as being the "Overseer" of the faithful: For you were like sheep going astray, but have now returned to the Shepherd and Overseer (episkopos) of your souls (I Peter 2:25).
The ministry of the bishop then is not simply that of a secular "boss" or supervisor but is given in the image of Christ's ministry with a divine purpose and calling. Indeed the Letter to the Hebrews tells us that "no man takes this honor to himself, but he who is called by God just as Aaron was" (Hebrews 5:5).
Although in the time of the New Testament the terms "elder" or "presbyter"and "bishop" were used interchangeably eventually the distinction between presbyter or priest and bishop came to be firmly established. For example the Letter to Titus speaks of both "elders" (prebyters) in the Greek and the "bishop" (episkopos) in the same passage as partaking of the same office. This is why the letter of Timothy cited above and the Letter of Clement to the Corinthians with which this article opened only speaks of bishops and deacons and at the same time sets conditions regarding the family or household of the bishop. With several generations the offices would become more distinct. The priest would come to share in the ministry of the bishop in the celebration of the sacraments of the Church and in pastoral work but only the bishop would retain the fullness of the Office of the Priesthood. We must remember that in the early Church each local church had its own bishop that served as the head of the congregation even as the ministry of the presbyters (our English word"priest" comes from "presbyter" which means "elder" in Greek) developed apart from that of the bishop.
This is reflected in the time immediately after the death of the Apostles in the writings of St. Ignatios of Antioch. Writing on his way to martyrdom in Rome at the beginning of the second century (circa 116 A.D.) he instructed the church at Magnesia in Asia Minor: Be eager to do everything in godly harmony, the bishop presiding in the place of God and the presbyters in the place of the council of the Apostles and the deacons, who are most dear to me, having been entrusted with the service of Jesus Christ... (Magnesians 6).
In time the Church grew and the responsibilities of the Bishop grew with it. By the time of the Emperor Constantine most bishops oversaw not simply a single parish but several forming a diocese. Through the Bishops of the Church unity of faith was maintained. The Divine Liturgy reflects this in the Anaphora Prayer. Remember among the first, O Lord our God-loving Bishop N. Grant that he may serve your holy church in peace, safety, honor and health for many years,rightly dividing the word of Your truth... This last phrase comes from St. Paul's admonition to Timothy to "Be diligent to present yourself approved to God, a worker who does not need to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth" (II Timothy 2:15).
The fabric of the Faith professed by the Church is stitched together by the ministry of her bishops who exercise as "overseers" the guardianship of the faith of their churches as Christ exercises this guardianship over the whole of the Church through the Holy Spirit. We are accustomed in the Church today to have married pastors but single, monastic bishops. This was not always the case in the early Church. The passage of First Timothy citied above talks about the bishop being the husband of one wife and many of the bishop/presbyters of the early centuries of the Church were married in both the Eastern and Western parts of the Roman Empire.
St. Gregory the Great in his work Dialogues relates the story of a married Roman priest who he said loved his "presbyterissa" (as the priest's wife was called in Latin) as a sister after his ordination until the day of his death. It soon became the custom of the Church from an early time for her bishops to be unmarried and in fact in later centuries this would become a requirement reflected today in the canons of the Church.
This was not because marriage was held to be a lesser state than a monastic or celibate life nor was it over a fear that the property of the Church, which the bishop was solely was in charge of (church councils are a modern happenstance) would be passed on to the bishop's family rather than stay in the stewardship ofthe churches.
The real reason had to do with the ministry of the bishop itself. The Apostle Paul writes to Timothy, one of the first bishops of the Church: Give attention to reading, to exhortation, to doctrine. Do not neglect the gift that is in you, which was given to you by prophecy with the laying on of the hands of the presbyterate (I Timothy 4:13,14).
The bishop of the Church was called to a celibate life to keep alive the prophetic voice of the Holy Spirit in the Church without the encumbrance or concern of family or property. Having given his full devotion to the Lord he can speak "in season and out of season" without fear of reprisal against his family or property. Like the Levites of old who had no share in Israel for the Lord was their portion the bishop is free to speak as the Spirit prompts him. This prophetic voice is served and preserved by the charisma of celibacy that has been given to the Bishop to guide and lead the Church from this age to the age to come.
Very Rev. Protopresbyter Lawrence Barriger