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UK Gov To Ban Homophobic Chants At Football Matches
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The government has announced its intention to amend law to make homophobia such as homophobic chants by the crowd an offence.
A report released by the Department for Digital, Media, Culture and Sport (DCMS) illustrated the extremely slow progress currently being made to rid the sport of homophobic behaviour, which considerably lags behind the progress made in eradicating racial discrimination.
Football seems to have the reputation of being the least tolerant sport towards gay players and there is a conspicuous absence of professional footballers in any football division who have publicly announced that they are gay, with exception of Liam Davis of Cleethorpes Town.
However, the lack of tolerance appears to be biased towards men's football as ladies' football seems to be far more accepting.
The report says:
'We also wish to record our dismay at the slow progress in kicking out homophobia from football.
'The COVID-19 crisis is an opportunity to improve a number of areas within football, and to this end we will continue to pursue opportunities in this Parliament to introduce legislation outlawing homophobic chanting at matches.'
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Markham home prices surge 5.9 per cent to $1.28 million (October 2022)
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The average price for a home in Markham was $1.28 million in October 2022, according to the Toronto Regional Real Estate Board. That's up 5.9 per cent or $71,331 from September 2022 but down 8 per cent or $111,619 compared to October 2021.
There were 245 home sales in Markham after an average of 18 days on the market and 404 active listings at the end of October. Sales were down 49 per cent and active listings were up 29.9 per cent compared to a year ago.
Detached houses averaged $1.74 million, up 1.9 per cent or $33,181 month-over-month but down 7.7 per cent or $145,368 year-over-year. There were 96 detached house sales and after an average of 16 days on the market and 196 active listings at the end of the month.
Semi-detached houses averaged $1.19 million, up 1.8 per cent or $21,565 month-over-month but down 7 per cent or $89,954 year-over-year. There were 17 semi-detached house sales after an average of 18 days on the market and 16 active listings at the end of the month.
Attached houses averaged $1.2 million, up 4.9 per cent or $56,035 month-over-month but down 6.8 per cent or $87,037 year-over-year. There were 57 attached house sales after an average of 14 days on the market and 25 active listings at the end of the month.
Townhouse-style condos averaged $828,740, down 10.2 per cent or $94,187 month-over-month and down 9.6 per cent or $87,718 year-over-year. There were 20 townhouse-style condo sales after an average of 21 days on the market and 41 active listings at the end of the month.
Apartment-style condos averaged $720,649, up 4.3 per cent or $29,863 month-over-month and up 4.6 per cent or $31,808 year-over-year. There were 49 apartment-style condo sales after an average of 24 days on the market and 118 active listings at the end of the month.
Compared to October 2012, the average sale price for all houses and condos in Markham has increased 109.4 per cent, including a $947,155 gain for detached houses, a $704,333 gain for semi-detached houses, a $793,634 gain for attached houses, a $481,210 gain for townhouse-style condos and a $254,733 gain for apartment-style condos.


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YoungBoy Never Broke Again Associate Arrested in Connection With 2016 Drive-By Shooting
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Another member of the Never Broke Again crew has been arrested in connection with a drive-by shooting in 2016.
YoungBoy Never Broke Again has already pled guilty to aggravated assault with a firearm after he fired shots at two men in Baton Rouge believed to be connected to the death of YoungBoy's cousin. Police allege that 21-year-old Turlondrick Norman also fired on the men that night.
While it's unclear what Norman's connection to the NBA group was, various outlets have identified him as NBA Boomer, NBA Selfpaid, or as associate of the rap crew whose alias in unknown.
Norman was found on Monday by the Louisiana State Police Fugitive Task Force. They stopped Norman and found him in possession of a stolen gun. Norman has been charged with two counts of attempted second-degree murder and a charge related to the gun.
YoungBoy Never Broke Again Involved In Miami Shooting
NBA YoungBoy's Legal Troubles: Part II
YoungBoy Never Broke Again is currently being held in East Baton Rouge Parish Prison. He was recalled to the prison after being involved with a shootout in Miami, a potential violation of his probation. The shooting killed 43-year-old Mohamad Jradi, a bystander who was on his way home from work when the shooting started.
YoungBoy's attorney James Manasseh said the rapper was "the victim of an assassination attempt," and that he felt extreme guilt over the death of Jradi.
"I wish they would have gotten me, not him," he reportedly told Manasseh.
If YoungBoy is found to be in violation of his probation, he will have to begin his 10-year suspended sentence on that previous aggravated assault charge.
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The politics behind regulation of legal services have been very much to the fore of late – particularly evident in the debate over referral fees since Jack Straw rather belatedly suggested that they ought to be banned. Notwithstanding that the Legal Services Board's review of the matter had found no regulatory case for banning them, the Ministry of Justice has announced that there will be a ban on referral fees in personal injury cases – possibly backed by criminal sanctions.
The LSB, as may be expected, moved swiftly to confirm that its review had expressly not considered public policy considerations – I'll leave readers to translate the response…
The government's announcement and, more interestingly, the LSB's reaction to it are noteworthy, particularly when one considers that the LSB has made much of being an independent evidence-based regulator, and is currently consulting on the ambit of reserved activities – a consultation to which I urge all practitioners to respond.
It seems that the LSB is satisfied that there is a case for regulating will-writing activities and has already issued a call for evidence as the first step towards doing so. On the other hand, the LSB's initial inclination appears to be toward de-regulation of commercial matters. In the context of the solicitors' profession, quite how 'de-regulation' of types of legal work would be achieved is anyone's guess. ABS by default perhaps?
Indications are that activities such as will writing may be regulated in a different way – i.e. there would be some form of regulation but it may not necessarily be as all encompassing as reserving the activity to one or more of the authorised professions. Assuming, of course, that the LSB can make the regulatory case for regulation at all. Further activities which may ultimately be caught within the regulatory net are likely to be given the same consideration.
It is interesting that, in nearly ten years of reviewing the provision of legal services, no one has come up with a comprehensive definition of what constitutes or should constitute 'legal services'. The LSB's consultation is, of course, a start down this road. The focus on regulation of the activity, however, leaves me wondering whether our ultimate destination is a generic profession of 'lawyers' each individually licensed to perform specified regulated activities – rather in the manner of a driving licence.
What's in store?
So what does the review – and its potential consequences – mean in practice? In the world post 6 October 2011, firms will be obliged to inform clients – sorry, consumers – which of the services they provide are regulated and which are not. For 'traditional' firms, this is easy – all services are regulated (at least, for now); for multi-disciplinary practices, this may not be quite so clear-cut. It will be particularly awkward where mixed teams of professionals collaborate on a client's matter. Such firms will also have to grapple with problems created by overlapping or inconsistent requirements for indemnity insurance among numerous other potential pitfalls.
Hopefully, the review will ultimately lead to greater clarity, for traditional firms and ABSs alike. While it is probably too much to hope that the end result will be a definite line between regulated and unregulated legal services, any increase in clarity must be a good thing, particularly given the requirements in the new code of conduct to ensure clients are properly informed.
I have no doubt that the Legal Ombudsman will also welcome increased clarity in this area. Since its launch in October 2010, the LeO has been consistently raising concerns about the limits of its jurisdiction. Case studies demonstrate that the LeO has had to turn away apparently meritorious complaints because of a lack of jurisdiction over unregulated entities. Naturally, in the eyes of the complainant, this is extremely frustrating and may erode their trust in all legal services providers. Of course, it is in the profession's interest to ensure that the LeO is not wasting time on complaints it does not have jurisdiction to consider and also that our reputation is not damaged by unregulated providers.
The question of what services should be regulated should have been resolved long before the advent of ABS. I hope that the LSB conduct its review swiftly and reach a sensible and certain conclusion. Given that the last major review carried out by the LSB was effectively overruled by the Ministry of Justice just six months after it was complete, maybe this time it would be sensible to include public policy considerations!
Susanna Heley
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The Iranian Government Is Preparing to Launch Its Own Cryptocurrency
The government of Iran is preparing to launch its own cryptocurrency, according to state-controlled media reports. The intended purpose of the new Iranian govcoin is to help the country skirt the international financial sanctions meant to cut its access to the global economy.
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Iranian Govcoin
The Iranian Directorate for Scientific and Technological Affairs of the Presidential Office already has a plan on its agenda to create a national cryptocurrency, according to Iran's Press TV. The news was announced by Alireza Daliri, the Directorate's deputy for management and investment affairs. He told the ISNA news agency that a large number of homegrown Iranian tech companies had the skills to develop a digital currency. However, he emphasized that, "they would still have to work on removing pre-launch flaws."
Daliri added that these companies were developing the project in cooperation with the Central Bank of Iran (CBI). "We are trying to prepare the grounds to use a domestic digital currency in the country. This currency would facilitate the transfer of money [to and from] anywhere in the world. Besides, it can help us at the time of sanctions."
Cryptos Against Financial Sanctions
The idea of using cryptocurrency to bypass American-led economic sanctions is not a new one, and it has gained prominence recently mainly due to the Venezuelan Petro. With US President Trump increasing the pressure on the Iranian regime, it is no surprise it would prepare the groundwork for a potential govcoin.
Back in May, we reported that Iranian and Russian lawmakers were jointly examining the issue. Mohammad-Reza Pourebrahimi, who chairs the Iranian Parliamentary Commission for Economic Affairs, raised the idea during a meeting in Moscow with Dmitry Mezentsev, the Chair of the Federation Council Committee on Economic Policy. He explained at the time that the Russians "share our opinion. We said that if we manage to move this work forward, then we will be the first countries that use digital currencies in the exchange of goods."
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Old Tom Gin (ou Tom Gin ou Old Tom) est une recette de gin.

Populaire au  en Angleterre, celui-ci est devenu rare, mais a connu une résurgence à travers le mouvement « Cocktail Artisanal ». Il est légèrement plus sucré que le London Dry, mais un peu plus sec que le Dutch Jenever, lui valant parfois le surnom de « chaînon manquant ».

Historique

Le nom de Old Tom Gin viendrait, dit-on, des enseignes en forme de chat noir (un Old Tom) qu'on voyait au  aux murs de certains pubs britanniques. En raison de la Gin Craze, le gouvernement britannique a tenté d'endiguer la production et la distribution de gin par des taxes prohibitives et des régulations, conduisant le marché à se développer « au noir ». Sous la patte de l'enseigne en forme de chat, se trouvait une fente permettant d'insérer de l'argent ainsi qu'un tuyau. Du tuyau sortait du gin, versé par le barman depuis l'intérieur.

Old Tom Gin était autrefois fabriqué sous licence par différents distillateurs à travers le monde ; toutefois, il a été récemment relancé par la distillerie Hayman, sur la base d'une recette originale. Depuis, un certain nombre d'autres entreprises lui ont emboîté le pas, tels que : Both's, Secret Treasures, The Liberty Distillery, Tanqueray, Langley's, Jensens, Ransom, Master Of Malt, The Dorchester Hotel and The London Distillery Company Ltd.

Une version de Old Tom Gin produite par J. Wray and Nephew Ltd. en Jamaïque peut aussi être trouvée sur le marché, bien que l'île soit plus connue pour son rhum.

L'Old Tom Gin est mentionné par Jerry Thomas pour son Martinez Cocktail (Martini) dans son ouvrage de 1887 Bartender's Guide, How to Mix All Kinds of Plain and Fancy Drinks (soit : Guide du Barman, comment préparer toutes sortes de cocktails ordinaires et recherchés). Il est pour la première fois mentionné dans la préparation du Collins par l'ouvrage de 1891, The Flowing Bowl: When and What to Drink (soit Le bol débordant : que boire et à quel moment).

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 Gin in Victorian London

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Different Types of Pocket Knives: What are Your Options?
The pocket knife is one of humankind's oldest and most versatile tools. The first pocket knives were found in Austria and dated by historians to the Iron Age. They entered everyday use starting in the 17th century, primarily as farming or gardening tools.
Today, the pocket knife is one of the most commonly available types of knives on the market and the most popular knife for everyday carry (EDC).
If you're interested in purchasing your first pocket knife or want to learn about the different types and categories available to complete your collection, follow this pocket knife guide and learn more about this versatile everyday carry tool.
Definition of a Pocket Knife
The traditional definition of a pocket knife is a knife featuring at least one folding blade. This makes it easier to carry than larger, fixed-blade knives. The folding mechanism used by most pocket knives allows the blade to retract inside the handle.
A pocket knife in the folded position is therefore no longer than the length of the handle and, if applicable, the hinge, making it easy to carry in a pants pocket. This practicality also means that, unlike fixed-blade knives, throwing knives, machetes, or daggers, pocket knives do not require sheaths or scabbards to protect the blade.
How Pocket Knives Compare to Other Knives
In addition to the folding mechanism, pocket knives primarily differ from other types of knives by size and weight. Compared to fixed-blade knives, pocket knives have inherent limitations on the size and length of their blade.
In practice, an average full-sized fixed-blade knife features a blade of any length appropriate for its intended task, ranging from 2-inch neck knives to large hunting and combat knives, with blades measuring 8 inches or longer.
A pocket knife rarely exceeds 4-6 inches in length, as the handle must also be able to serve as the sheath. If the knife's blade is longer than the handle, the blade's point and part of the edge are exposed while in the folded position, presenting a safety risk.
Consequently, a deployed pocket knife's length typically ranges between one and a half to two times that of its closed length, depending on the blade and handle.
History of the Pocket Knife
Although the history of the traditional knife dates back to the sharpened flint and silex tools of prehistoric times, the folding knife can be traced back to the jackknife of antiquity.
Antiquity: The Early Jackknife
Archaeologists discovered the earliest known jackknives in Europe, in Germanic regions north of Italy corresponding to modern-day Austria. These knives were estimated to be from 600 to 500 BCE and consisted of a plain blade, a straight, rectangular handle, and a simple hinge.
These knives featured no locking mechanism, springs, or safety systems whatsoever. Jackknives primarily used friction to remain in place. Later versions, such as those manufactured during the Viking era, featured manually-activated clasps to secure the blade during use.
Although the construction was primitive and the ergonomics non-existent, all subsequent folding pocket knives trace their ancestry back to the antique jackknife.
17th Century: The Slip-Joint Folding Knife
According to English cutlery specialist Simon Moore, the first locking mechanism for folding knives, the slip-joint system, was invented sometime in the mid-1600s in England. Slipjoint folding knives have three main parts: a side-folding blade, a knife handle with a side opening, and a back-spring. The rear portion of the blade features a cutout designed to maintain tension with the back-spring, keeping the blade locked in the open position.
Slip-joint mechanisms were the first successful folding mechanisms for pocket knives and are still commonly utilized on modern-manufactured pocket knives. They are popular in their native England because the slip-joint mechanism does not meet the UK legal definition of a locking knife; you are prohibited from carrying a lock knife in the UK.
19th Century: The First Modern Pocket Knives in Europe
Two of the world's oldest pocket knife makers, the French Opinel and the Swiss Victorinox, trace their beginnings to the late 19th century. Although each company followed a different path, each produced historically significant products that profoundly influenced pocket knife design philosophies.
For instance, Victorinox is responsible for the invention and production of the Offiziersmesser, a German word for "Officer's knife." The Offiziersmesser is perhaps better known as the Swiss Army knife, a multi-bladed pocket knife that also features a can opener, a pair of scissors, a saw blade, and other short tools that a military officer might need on the field. As of October 2022, Victorinox is still in business and remains the sole supplier of official Swiss Army knives.
Opinel is known for inventing the No. 1 knife, also known as the "peasant's knife" or "penny knife." Original Opinel knives are renowned for their reliable folding mechanisms, wooden handle, and inexpensive manufacture.
Opinel knives were once widespread among the working class of France, Belgium, and many other parts of Europe. The Opinel was once so ubiquitous the term "Opinel" entered the French language as a generic term for any compact folding knife.
20th Century: The First American Pocket Knives
The now-defunct Camillus Cutlery Company was the first American knife company to have produced folding knives. Their most well-known historical product, a WW1-era combination folding knife-and-spoon, was exclusively sold to the Red Cross and was not intended for the civilian market.
In 1947, Camillus launched a complete line of folding knives for the Boy Scouts of America. Later, the company produced a multi-blade utility knife, the MC-1, for use by the U.S. Armed Forces in Vietnam.
For civilians, the first popular folding knife was the Buck Model 110 Folding Hunter, released in 1963. The Buck 110 was hailed as the first practical folding knife for hunting applications. Its influence was significant enough that "Buck knife" became a generic term for folding hunting knives, regardless of the manufacturer.
Numerous American manufacturers have produced iconic pocket knives of their own since then. Some iconic models include the Al Mar SERE knife, the Case Trapper, the Kershaw Leek, the Benchmade 940 Osborne, the Emerson CQC-6 (and its Kershaw-produced variant, the CQC-7), and the Spyderco Paramilitary.
Purposes and Applications
Pocket knives are known for their practicality and value as utility tools. Some of the most common uses and tasks for pocket knives include:
Household Applications
Every household needs useful cutting implements. When standard butter and kitchen knives aren't available, a pocket knife doubles as a valuable replacement for most household uses. Examples include:
Mail and package opening: A pocket knife is one of the best tools at your disposal for cutting and opening packages and other shipping boxes. It's also a great choice for opening paper mail, making it an excellent replacement tool for a dedicated letter opener.
Bottle opening: With the proper technique, you can use a pocket knife instead of a corkscrew or bottle opener. Alternatively, many multi-bladed pocket knives, such as Swiss Army knives, feature dedicated bottle-opening tools.
Belt customization: Pocket knives with suitable blade styles, such as a clip-point or drop-point blade, are ideal for punching new holes into a leather belt and avoiding purchasing a new one.
Staple removing: You can use the tip of your pocket knife blade to bend the ends of a staple and cleanly remove it from a pile of papers.
Sticker peeling: If you need to scrape a price sticker off of a new purchase or remove a label from a plastic or glass bottle, your pocket knife is the ideal tool to get rid of sticker material stuck to any surface.
Cooking and Kitchen Uses
A pocket knife is a valuable tool for cooking and food preparation, especially when cooking outdoors and away from a fully-equipped kitchen.
Peeling: One of the most common applications for pocket knives is peeling fruits and vegetables, such as apples, potatoes, and carrots. Depending on the type and length of your knife's blade, you may need to practice learning to remove the peel without taking too much of the flesh.
Cutting, slicing, and chopping: You can easily replace dedicated kitchen knives with your pocket knife for chopping, slicing, and cutting tasks.
Fish cleaning: Some pocket knives feature blade types that are well-suited for gutting and cleaning fish, such as clip-point or trailing-point blades. Specific models may even feature dedicated gut points.
Can opening: Specific pocket knife models feature dedicated can openers, allowing you to open canned food cleanly. If yours doesn't have one, you can use the tapping technique to puncture the lid and open the can.
Meat deboning: Any pocket knife with a long and thin blade type, such as the trailing-point blade or the needle-point blade, can replace a dedicated deboning knife in a pinch.
Outdoor enthusiasts may find the pocket knife to be one of the most useful tools at their disposal.
Hunting: Many hunters use their pocket knives as dedicated hunting knives. Iconic folding blades such as the Buck 110 were designed explicitly for hunting applications, such as field dressing, skinning, and cleaning.
Fishing: If your pocket knife is good for fish cleaning, you can also use it for other fishing applications, such as cutting lines, preparing bait, or scaling and filleting fish.
Rope cutting: Even if you don't hunt or fish, having a knife at your disposal for cutting and sizing rope can be invaluable for camping or bivouacking.
Wood and kindling: If your pocket knife is sufficiently robust, you may be able to use it instead of a hatchet to make kindling or baton small logs into firewood.
As a first aid tool: Whether you prefer using your primary pocket knife or packing a secondary pocket knife inside your first aid kit, you may need a blade at your disposal for small first-aid tasks, such as removing splinters or cutting gauze.
A pocket knife is a cutting tool that you can carry nearly everywhere, meaning the potential uses are virtually limitless. Here are a few more purpose examples for pocket knives that don't fall in any other category.
Crafting: Pocket knives can replace specific tools for whittling, engraving, light woodworking, and arts and crafts.
Collecting: Pocket knives aren't just tools. They come in many shapes, types, brands, and models, and collecting them is a rewarding activity all on its own. Many rare or antique models can also make valuable investment items.
Everyday carry (EDC): A pocket knife is a natural all-purpose tool for everyday carry applications. If you need a knife for many everyday tasks, add one to your list of EDC items.
Self-defense: In an emergency, any weapon is better than none. A pocket knife can serve as a self-defense weapon and help you deter or gain an advantage over a potential aggressor.
Pocket Knife Features
Although the industry has created many names and categories to differentiate pocket knives, such as the EDC knife or tactical folding knife, the best way to distinguish them is to consider each essential feature individually.
Although the number of blades may not be the first thing a knife shopper thinks of when looking for a new pocket knife, it is crucial to remember that not all pocket knives are single-bladed.
Most pocket knives fall into one of three categories: single-blade pocket knives, multi-blade pocket knives, and multi-tools.
Traditional pocket knives feature a single blade. While they may not have the versatility of multi-bladed or multi-tool variants, single-blade pocket knives are typically the most durable, as they have the fewest moving parts.
Alternatives to the single-blade pocket knife include the multi-blade knife and the multi-tool knife.
Multi-blade: A multi-bladed pocket knife typically features blades of multiple lengths and types to suit multiple tasks and applications. The handle typically houses two to four different blades, although they trade some durability for additional convenience.
Multi-tool: A multi-tool pocket knife is similar to a multi-bladed pocket knife but features some non-knife blade tools like pliers, screwdrivers and can openers alongside at least one regular blade. Swiss Army knives and Leatherman multi-tools are some of the best-known examples.
Blade shapes and styles
Folding pocket knife blades come in numerous shapes and forms, each with pros and cons. Knowing the best uses and applications for each blade style can help you become more informed when choosing your next pocket knife. Here are some of the most common blade shapes:
Drop-point blade: The drop-point blade is one of the most common blade styles. A drop-point blade features a straight spine that mildly slopes downwards to the point.
Clip-point blade: At first glance, a clip-point blade may look similar to a drop-point but features less material around the spine. Pocket knives with clip-point blades sometimes feature a partial second edge, making them more suitable for stabbing and puncturing.
Tanto blade: Tanto blades feature downward-pointing spines and a visibly angular edge, making them suitable for self-defense and tactical pocket knives. The blade's name comes from the Tantō (短刀), the Japanese term for a dagger or a short sword.
Spear-point blade: Pocket knives with a spear-point blade possess a symmetrical blade resembling the tip of a spear. They are double-edged and feature sharp points, making them ideal for piercing and self-defense or combat uses, although not as useful for traditional utility tasks.
Trailing-point blade: The trailing-point blade features a sharp, single edge and a prominent, upward-swooping spine, causing the point to reach higher than the handle. Trailing-point blades are best reserved for skinning, slicing, and filleting applications and are not recommended for piercing.
Needle-point blade: Also known as the dagger blade, the needle-point blade is similar to the spear-point in appearance and purpose but is even more focused on the sharp point, featuring even less of a cutting edge. Pocket knives with this blade style are essentially more specialized versions of the spear-point.
Straight-back blade: The straight-back blade, also known as the normal blade, features a simple straight spine with an upward-curving edge. This design resembles traditional kitchen knives and creates a heavier blade than drop-point or clip-point knives, making it ideal for chopping.
Pen blade: A pocket knife with a pen blade may also be referred to as a pen knife. A pen knife (or penknife) is typically a compact folding knife, initially designed for re-sharpening the point of a writing quill pen. Today, the pen knife's purpose is to serve as a compact version of a pocket knife, primarily intended for light household applications.
Sheepsfoot blade: The sheepsfoot blade features a completely straight edge and a mostly straight spine with a prominent rounded drop. The sheepsfoot blade is primarily suited for straight, clean cuts on flat surfaces.
Spey blade: The spey-point blade or spey blade is a short blade with a sharp edge and a rounded, dull point. Historically, farmers and ranchers used this blade style to castrate animals without wounding them. Today, knives with a spey-point blade are popularly utilized for cutting tasks where a sharp point or tip is not necessary.
Gut hook: A gut hook knife blade features a drop-point edge and point and a hook-shaped back and spine, making it easy to slice and gut game and fish. Although this blade style is less common in folding knives than fixed-blade knives, some manufacturers like Buck Knives or Gerber carry folding gut hooks in their catalogs.
Wharncliffe blade: A Wharncliffe blade features a straight edge, similar to a Sheepsfoot blade. The primary difference between this blade style and sheepsfoot blades is the shape of the point and spine: the Wharncliffe blade features a sharp-angled slope from the spine to the point, making it more useful for woodcutting and carving tasks.
Pocket knife blades are available in a few different edge types. Most edge types fall into three primary categories: plain-edge, half-serrated, and fully serrated.
A plain-edge knife features a simple, unbroken cutting edge with no variations from the base to the point. If the shape of a knife's edge forms a straight line or a single broad curve with no sharp turns, it is plain-edged. Plain-edge blades are primarily suited for push cuts, such as slicing and chopping motions that require only a single movement to complete.
A serrated edge features saw-like teeth, giving the edge a distinctive jagged appearance. Serrations allow the knife user to apply more force over smaller contact points than a single, plain edge.
While serrations are less sharp than plain edges, making them less suited for push cuts, they are recommended for pull cuts like sawing motions. The teeth of a serrated edge are ideal for cutting through tougher and fibrous surfaces quickly.
A half-serrated edge (also known as a combo edge) is a compromise between a fully plain-edged knife and a fully serrated knife. Combo blades typically feature serrations either on the blade's spine or on the lower half of the edge, leaving the upper half (up to the blade point) plain-edged. Many tactical folding knife blades are half-serrated, offering additional functionality and practicality.
Plain or Serrated: How To Choose
Plain-edged and serrated edges complement each other. Where one is unsuitable for a particular cutting task, the other is likely better adapted. The best way to illustrate the difference is with the tomato and rope test.
If you need to cut a tomato (push cut), the plain edge will do it easily, whereas the serrated edge risks crushing it. In contrast, if you need to cut a rope (pull cut), the plain edge won't create enough friction, whereas the serrated edge will chew through the rope and cut it quickly.
The longer the blade, the heavier and better suited for heavy-duty tasks. However, a longer blade means a larger knife, which may make it less suitable for EDC. Besides practicality concerns, knowing the blade length is also critical to ensure you don't run afoul of your local knife laws.
Short blade: Pocket knives with blade lengths under 2.5 inches are among the smallest and lightest models on the market. Short-bladed models are the easiest to carry, making them ideal for EDC purposes, but they may not have the durability to withstand heavy cutting tasks.
Medium blade: Most pocket knife blades fall between 2.5 and 4 inches in length. Such blades are considered medium-length, offering a good compromise between EDC and heavy-duty practicality.
Large blade: Pocket knives with blade lengths over 4 inches are primarily intended for outdoor activities, self-defense, or tactical applications. This category covers the largest and heaviest knives, making them less suitable for EDC but generally more durable and better suited for outdoor and fieldcraft tasks. Blades over 4 inches long are more likely to be restricted, so ensure you check your state's knife-carrying laws before purchasing a blade of this length.
Opening system
Unless your pocket knife is one of the rare fixed-blade models, virtually every pocket knife has a mechanism to allow the user to open and either unfold or deploy the blade. Some of the most popular opening mechanisms on today's pocket knives include:
Thumb stud: Thumb stud knives feature one or two protruding studs on the rear of the spine, providing leverage for opening a side-folding knife. Dual studs allow for left-handed or ambidextrous operation.
Flipper: Flippers are textured levers found at the blade's base, under the bottom of the edge. They resemble a dolphin's flipper and allow the user to operate it with a single finger. With the right technique, it is possible to deploy a flipper knife and click the blade into place almost as quickly as an auto button.
Nail nicks: Nail nicks are shallow grooves or recesses cut into the top of the blade, intended to be pulled with a fingernail. Classic pocket knives, such as the original Victorinox Swiss Army knife or most Opinels, are well-known for this opening system.
Auto button: An automatic button (or auto button) is a trademark feature of automatic knives. They are spring-loaded push buttons that allow a user to automatically and instantly deploy the blade. Depending on your local knife laws, auto knives may be considered switchblades and subjected to additional regulations.
Thumb slide: Thumb slides are designed for one-handed use and allow for deploying and retracting the blade quickly and efficiently. Thumb slides are typically associated with out-the-front (OTF) knives and are usually found on the handle's spine, making them naturally ambidextrous.
Butterfly: Butterfly knives, also known as balisongs, use a two-piece pivoting handle that can fold into the blade. The butterfly opening mechanism is the most challenging to use competently, as the user must always remember the blade's orientation. Butterfly knives, like auto knives, may be subjected to additional restrictions; always check your local laws.
Hidden release: Pocket knives with hidden release buttons are knives that, at first glance, appear to have no mechanism to release the blade. In reality, the mechanism is hidden inside the blade's bolster and activated by sliding it to the side.
Locking mechanism
Although related to the opening system, a knife's locking mechanism does not determine how to open or close the knife. Instead, it defines how the blade remains secure when deployed.
Each mechanism has its own level of complexity and mode of operation. Here are some of the most common locking mechanisms found in pocket knives.
Liner lock: The liner lock system is the world's most widespread pocket knife locking mechanism. When the user sets the blade to the open position, a tensioned metal bar in the handle locks into a recess in the tang. The bar must be manually pushed out of the way to let the blade rotate back inside to close the knife.
Frame lock: Frame lock systems function similarly to liner locks but use a part of the handle instead of an internal metal bar. n other words, the knife handle serves as the locking system. Most frame lock knives feature grips made of sturdy materials, such as titanium or steel.
Back lock: Back-lock or Lockback knives use a notched grip, in which you can find the back of a locking bar. Pressing the bar causes it to pivot, unlocking the blade and allowing the user to rotate it back in the handle. Buck Knives was the first knife maker to popularize this locking mechanism in the United States.
Button lock: A button lock knife employs a simple spring-loaded button to unlock and release the blade from the closed to the open position. Button locks may be manual (must pull the blade manually) or automatic (pressing the button deploys the blade instantly).
Lever lock: Lever locks are primarily found in traditional switchblade knives. A lever lock system employs a lever connected to a tensioned pin that passes through a locking hole inside the tang. Depressing the lever pushes the pin out of the locking hole and causes the blade to shoot out of the handle, deploying it instantly.
Ring lock: Ring lock knives feature a ring-shaped collar around the handle, which the user can rotate into an open or closed position to move or lock the blade into place. Ring locks are uncommon in the United States and are primarily associated with Opinel knives.
Axis lock: Axis lock knives are primarily associated with Benchmade folding knives. n axis lock knife features an ambidextrous, side-mounted lever that, when pulled, applies pressure to an internal tension bar and unlocks the blade for opening or closing.
Compression lock: Compression lock knives were developed, patented, and are primarily utilized by Spyderco knives. The tang of a compression lock knife features a leaf-shaped spring that wedges laterally between a stop pin inside the handle and a specially cut ramp inside the tang.
Most pocket knife blades use steel in their construction. Avoid any pocket knife that doesn't use steel in its blade, as it risks wearing out quickly or breaking during regular use.
Knife blade steel materials possess five critical properties: Hardness, toughness, durability, corrosion resistance, and edge retention.
Hardness refers to the blade's resistance to deformation when subjected to impacts or applied stress. The harder the blade steel, the stronger it is. Hardness is measured using the Rockwell C scale (HRC). Most competently-made pocket knives feature an HRC rating of 56 to 62.
Toughness is the blade's ability to withstand chipping and cracking when subjected to brief heavy impacts. Blade steel with low toughness is said to be brittle. Toughness is inversely correlated to hardness; the harder the blade, the more brittle it tends to be.
Durability is the blade's ability to resist damage from abrasive wear (passing through softer surfaces) and adhesive wear (damage due to debris being forced off the blade). Although high-durability blade steel tends to have higher hardness, the blade steel's chemistry plays a crucial role in determining its durability.
Corrosion resistance is what the term implies; the blade's ability to withstand rust and corrosion from exposure to humidity, salt, moisture, and other corrosive agents. Although producing a corrosion-resistant blade typically decreases the edge's maximum theoretical cutting performance, the difference in most real-world applications is minimal.
Edge retention refers to the edge's ability to maintain its factory sharpness even after long periods of use and abuse. The better a blade can retain its edge, the more challenging it is to re-sharpen.
Every blade steel on the market has its own combination of the above five characteristics. The best kind of steel for a pocket knife depends on its primary intended purpose.
Most blade steels on today's market fall into three categories: stainless steel, carbon steel, and tool steel. Below are the general differences between each category.
Stainless steel blades feature a high amount of chromium (12% or more) and other elements that trade some toughness and hardness for increased overall durability and corrosion resistance. Stainless steel blades are ideal for pocket knives intended for cooking, EDC, or maritime and underwater use, such as diving knives. Examples of stainless steels include 420HC, 440C, 154CM, ATS-34, and AUS-8.
Carbon steel blades feature a high amount of carbon (0.8% or more). Although not as resistant to rust and corrosion, carbon steel blades are ideal when hardness and ease of re-sharpening are the priority. Carbon steel is primarily used in tactical, survival, and hunting knives. Examples of carbon steel include 1075, 1095, and 5160 spring steel.
Tool steel is extra-hard steel used to manufacture tools. Tool steels typically feature high hardness and durability, and the best tool steels have excellent edge retention. However, they are typically expensive and among the most challenging to sharpen. Examples of tool steels include CPM3V, D2, O1, M4, and S7.
Grip/Handle material
Pocket knife grips come in near-infinite variations, each offering slightly different properties such as shape, ergonomics, and durability. However, the most critical feature of a pocket knife handle is the material used in its construction.
Pocket knife handles are available in many materials grouped into three broad categories: metals, synthetic materials, and natural non-metal materials.
Metal grips typically offer the best durability. They are also resistant to corrosion, making them suitable for everyday carry. However, they are also the heaviest, although whether the added weight is a pro or a con depends on personal preference. f you enjoy heavier knives, opt for stainless steel. Otherwise, look for aluminum or titanium grips, as they are lighter than steel but can be nearly as durable.
Synthetic materials include carbon fiber and proprietary products such as Zytel (fiberglass-reinforced nylon), G-10 (fiberglass laminate composite), or Micarta (phenol resin). These materials are lightweight, tough, and require little to no maintenance. However, they are also more brittle than metal grips and may not feel as comfortable to hold.
Natural non-metal handles range from classic wood grips, made from one of the dozens of different varieties to more unusual grip materials, such as bone, mother of pearl, or abalone.
While each of these materials offers a different feel and texture, they are usually porous and prone to staining or degradation unless you opt for more expensive options. For example, mother-of-pearl is non-porous but significantly more expensive than wood or bone.
What to Look for in a Good Pocket Knife
If you're looking for a quality pocket knife but aren't sure which features to look for, the primary criterion to remember is the knife's primary purpose. Traits that make a knife suitable for one particular task may make it less suited for another.
While you can use a pocket knife as an all-purpose tool, no one product excels at every possible task. Here are a few recommendations for typical applications when shopping for pocket knives.
If you primarily want a pocket knife for EDC purposes, then the most critical characteristics should be mechanical simplicity and ease of use. The grips should also be made of lightweight, corrosion-resistant materials, especially if your pocket knife will spend most of its time in a pants pocket.
A knife intended for everyday use should also be as simple to operate as possible so that cleaning and maintenance do not pose any problems. If you plan to pocket carry the knife, ensure that it comes with a durable pocket clip with high retention.
Whether you enjoy camping, hiking, backpacking, or live in a rural or backcountry region, having access to a dependable pocket knife can make your life easier, even if you don't need it every day. Prioritize lightweight pocket knives that do not add excessive bulk to your equipment.
Although most classic blade shapes (e.g., clip-point blades) are more than enough for outdoor use, consider a pocket knife with the blade shape and features you might need on the field. For example, if you regularly need to cut rope or twine, a half- or fully-serrated blade may be a good choice.
If you need a pocket knife for cutting, cleaning, and gutting game and fish, consider larger, heavier products with the specialized features you need to perform each task as efficiently as possible. Consider carrying multiple pocket knives for different purposes instead of seeking a single, general-purpose blade.
For example, if you regularly cut and clean fish, you may want a trailing-point blade. In contrast, blades with gut hooks are valued by hunters for dressing and cleaning game.
Self-defense and survival
If your pocket knife's primary purpose is personal defense, you should first and foremost check your local laws. Not all opening mechanisms or blade lengths are legal everywhere. Once you know what knives are legal in your area, look for knives designed for defensive or tactical applications.
Some blade shapes like tanto blades, spear-point blades, daggers, and needle-point blades are designed to offer better cutting and piercing capabilities, which you may need in a defensive situation. If possible, opt for longer blades, increasing your reach and improving your knife's effectiveness as a self-defense weapon.
Pocket knives intended for survival applications may include additional features built into the blade or the handle, such as a glass breaker tip or a seatbelt cutting device.
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Do you have a symfony app deployed with autoscale capabilities in aws beanstalk and you don't have a central logging server? Then you may find this post especially relevant.
When your app scale up and down your server created and destroyed dynamically. During this process you loose your logs. This logs may be extremely useful if something goes wrong in your system. Moreover it may be required by local legislation to keep a copy of it.
This will be a recipe on how to setup Cloudwatch logs as a central log storage in AWS. The example is based on a symfony app but with minor adjustments it will work for any LAMP project.
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AMANDA NUNES stunned the MMA world as she blitzed Cris Cyborg inside one minute to become a two-weight world champion.
Nunes came into the the fight as the bantamweight champion and was a heavy underdog due to Cyborg's immense 13 year undefeated streak.
The two opened the fight by going straight at each other but Nunes' speed triumphed Cyborg's size advantage as she rocked the champion early.
Although Cyborg herself caught Nunes the fight would soon be over as the bantamweight champion stepped in with a blistering right hand.
Nunes took her chance as she poured on the pressure clipping Cyborg with two hooks to end the fight.
After the fight Nunes hopped over the cage as she celebrated in ecstasy with her team as she became the first women's two-weight champion.
Nunes must go down as the greatest women's fighter ever to grace the UFC with wins over legends such as Ronda Rousey, Miesha Tate, Valentina Shevchenko and Cyborg.
Arguably when Nunes entered her fights with Rousey, Tate, and Shevchenko she was the favourite - as it is impossible to not recognise her talent.
But going into this fight Nunes was perceived to have it all to do - and rightfully so as Cyborg had not once come close to ever looking in the slightest bit of trouble inside the cage.
No one gave Nunes enough credit for her immense striking ability but also her timing to catch Cyborg so sweetly.
Nunes can now look to access her options as she freely reigns as champion at 135lbs and 145lbs.
After the historical win Nunes reiterated what she told us all pre-fight - this is not a surprise to her.
Nunes said: "I knew this was happening, I told you all.
"I'm the new 'champ-champ.' I said that before, and now I'm just achieving this dream."
Nunes joins UFC legends such as Randy Couture, BJ Penn, Conor McGregor, Georges St-Pierre and Daniel Cormier as two-weight champions.
Prior to Nunes' win McGregor and Cormier were the only fighters to reign at two weights simultaneously.
Cormier, however, is the only man in history to defend his title while being a two-weight champion - and it remains to be seen whether Nunes share her time exclusively at one weight.


UVA Law students Jah Akande and Toccara Nelson, pictured with Dean Risa Goluboff and a portrait of Swanson, won the inaugural Gregory H. Swanson Award.
The University of Virginia and its School of Law honored the legacy of Gregory Swanson on Monday with a ceremony that recognized his significance as the University's first black student.
In the era of segregation, Swanson sued UVA for his right to a graduate education and won. The afternoon commemoration celebrated Swanson's courage and perseverance as a student as well as his career contributions.
With family members of the late civil rights trailblazer in attendance, presenters revealed Swanson's official Law School portrait, announced an award in his name and delivered historic remarks to a capacity audience in the Law School's Caplin Pavilion.
Goluboff noted how Swanson once wrote to one of his friends about how he would be stared at by whites who no doubt realized him to be the first black student as he walked about a mile from where he stayed to his classes.
Danville native Swanson, who had earned his law degree from Howard University, was already an attorney when he applied to UVA in late 1949 — with the goal of earning his master's in law.
Civil rights legends Thurgood Marshall, Oliver Hill, Martin A. Martin and Spottswood Robinson of the NAACP Legal Defense Fund appeared on Swanson's behalf in the lawsuit, which played out in federal court in Charlottesville. Robinson argued the case on Sept. 5, 1950.
After a 30-minute trial and deliberation, a three-judge panel decided Gregory Hayes Swanson v. the Rector and Visitors of the University of Virginia in Swanson's favor.
He registered for his law classes 10 days after the decision, in time for the start of the school year.
UVA President Teresa Sullivan said Swanson's bravery made it possible for many other black students in Virginia to have opportunity as well.
With her remarks, Sullivan announced the creation of the President's Commission on the University in the Age of Segregation. The committee's mission will be to explore and report on UVA's role in the period of racial segregation that occurred in the 19th and 20th centuries.
Rector Frank M. Conner III '81 said the University must continue to be vigilant in its commitment to fairness and diversity.
A niece and nephew of Swanson, Monifa Love Asante, an associate professor of English and modern languages at Bowie State University, and Evans D. Hopkins, an author and chair of the Swanson Legacy Committee, also provided remarks.
Presenters noted that Swanson was never one to seek the spotlight, but he knew his actions would be making history if he won.
Goluboff, a legal history scholar and author of the book "The Lost Promise of Civil Rights," said that a series of cases that rose to the Supreme Court of the United States prior to Swanson's applying made it clear that the law was on his side. If there were no other options for a black student to attend a graduate program in one's field within one's state, an all-white state institution had to provide.
After successfully completing course work for the one-year UVA graduate program, Swanson practiced law in Martinsville and Alexandria.
In 1961, he became an attorney with the Internal Revenue Service under IRS Commissioner Mortimer M. Caplin '40, one of his former UVA instructors. Swanson worked for the IRS until his retirement in 1984.
At the end of the ceremony, Goluboff presented the inaugural Gregory H. Swanson Award to second-year law students Jah Akande and Toccara Nelson. The award is meant to recognize students with traits that Swanson embodied, including a commitment to justice within the community.
Swanson's portrait will be on permanent display in the Law School's Arthur J. Morris Law Library.
The event was part of ongoing reflection in anticipation of the University's 200th anniversary. UVA Law — the nation's second-oldest continuously operating law school — was an original "department" of the University of Virginia, which was founded in 1819.
Members of Swanson's family, including daughters Camille and Karen Swanson, with their mother, Betty Swanson.
Dean Risa Goluboff discusses Swanson's legacy.
Members of the Alpha Phi Alpha fraternity, of which Swanson was a member, pose with his portrait.
UVA President Teresa Sullivan announces the new President's Commission on the University in the Age of Segregation.
Monifa Love Asante, an associate professor of English and modern languages at Bowie State University, is Swanson's niece.
Swanson's nephew Evans D. Hopkins is an author and chair of the Swanson Legacy Committee.
Swanson's portrait has been hung near the entrance of the Law Library.


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THPD arrest 2 Jiffy mart robbery suspects, seeking third
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Officers of the Terre Haute Police Department were able to find one three suspects near the scene who allegedly robbed the Jiffy mini mart at 1301 Poplar St. last week .Monday, a second suspect in connection to the case was apprehended.
Michael A. Kays, 19, was found at his Terre Haute residence Monday afternoon and booked into the Vigo County Jail. He is charged with: Armed robbery - a level 3 felony; robbery resulting in bodily injury - a level 3 felony; and conspiracy to commit armed robbery - a level 3 felony.
After detectives reviewed video this week, they were able to identify the two males involved in the robbery leading to Kays' arrest., Sgt. Denzil Lewis said, noting that the third suspect has not been apprehended at this time.
Delta D. Terrell, 40, also of Terre Haute, was reportedly located shortly after the incident while attempting to hide in a tree row near the convenience store. Terrell was transported to an area hospital for treatment of injuries suffered during her arrest. She was taken to the Vigo County Jail Saturday evening and charged with: Armed robbery - a level 3 felony; robbery resulting in bodily injury- a level 3 felony; conspiracy to commit armed robbery - a level 3 felony; and striking a law enforcement animal - a class A misdemeanor.
Investigation revealed that the the two males distracted the attendant while the female went behind the counter. The female then allegedly took an undisclosed amount of money and attempted to flee the morning of the robbery, Thursday, July 28.
"The attendant caught the female and attempted to stop her, when he was restrained by the two males. During the altercation with the two males, one of the males allegedly pulled out a knife. The three individuals fled from the scene," Lewis said.


NEW YORK — Triple Crown leader Justify will get a well-deserved mangle and afterwards competition again this year, yet no date or plcae has been targeted given a colt came out of his Belmont Stakes feat in good condition.
Elliott Walden of WinStar Farm pronounced Sunday that a multi-owner organisation that controls Justify wants to share a equine with a open by racing him. A devise will be formulated once a reddish-brown colt recovers from a dense report that saw him win 6 races in 111 days given his entrance on Feb. 18.
Justify's Triple Crown feat Saturday was value an additional $15 million, sources told ESPN, pulling a value of a horse's tact rights to a record $75 million.
Justify has won a Triple Crown with a Belmont Stakes victory, apropos a 13th equine to do so and a second underneath tutor Bob Baffert, who won in 2015 with American Pharoah.
Just 3 years private from a many new Triple Crown, a 90,000 who showed adult to hearten Justify were not branch their noses adult during a possibility to declare history.
Justify is set to lapse to Churchill Downs in Louisville, Kentucky, on Monday.
Next Saturday, Justify's owners along with tutor Bob Baffert and manoeuvre Mike Smith will accept their engraved Kentucky Derby trophies during Churchill. It's probable Justify could be paraded during a lane like American Pharoah was after he won a Triple Crown for Baffert in 2015.
On Jun 17, Justify will transport to Baffert's bottom in Southern California to wait his subsequent move.
Among a possibilities: a $1 million Haskell Invitational on Jul 29 during New Jersey's Monmouth Park, a $1 million Pacific Classic on Aug. 18 during Del Mar and a $1.25 million Travers on Aug. 25 during Saratoga.
Baffert can design to hear from officials during several marks fervent to captivate racing's newest superstar, most like he did with American Pharaoh.
Chris Kay, boss of a New York Racing Association, joked that he would "hold Bode warrant until they make a decision," referring to Baffert's 13-year-old son.
"We wish this whole organisation will be fabricated again in late Aug in Saratoga," Kay said.
Baffert took American Pharoah to Saratoga in Aug 2015, and a Triple Crown leader was dissapoint by Keen Ice in a Travers.
The season-ending Breeders' Cup universe championships are Nov. 2-3 in Louisville.
Justify won a Belmont on Saturday by 1 3/4 lengths over 24-1 shot Gronkowski after winning a Kentucky Derby by two-plus lengths and a Preakness by a half-length. Justify became a initial colt in 136 years to win a Derby after not racing as a 2-year-old.
Wearing a white sweeping promotion his standing as a sport's 13th Triple Crown winner, Justify walked laps inside a stable before entrance outward to hail a slew of cameras. He pricked his ears during a sound of a shiver clicks, and when Baffert led him closer, he playfully bit during one camera.
Justify's feat silenced a skeptics who believed a colt was due for a detriment since of his rushed report and tighten outcome in a Preakness.
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Leaders of Evangelical Alliances, Christian organizations, churches and youth leaders from across Europe and Central Asia gathered together, 17 – 21 October in the beautiful Monbachtal, Germany. Nearly fifty countries were represented.
Romans 8:18-27 talks about a "groaning" – a deep painful longing for the return of Christ. This type of mourning seems to be at odds with the type of Christianity we speak about.


Serious modern funk dance floor jams and steppers here. Not a bad tune in the bunch. The funk and vinyl junkies at Stones Throw we're kind enough to issue this in a 7" box set with the instrumentals of every song on the B-side.
In the words of the Holy Ghost of Funk, Bootsy Collins: "Well glory be! The funk's on me!" 7 Days of Funk's debut EP is a revelatory event for for fans of and freaks for The Funk, and should be particularly pleasing for those whose funk du jour is syrup-thick mid-tempo boogie-funk seasoned heavy with synthesizers a la Yarborough & Peoples or Zapp. This latter strain of funk has seen a resurgence in recent years, aided in large part by Angeleno Dam-Funk who makes up half of 7 Days of Funk's funknamic duo. Who's the other half? None other than the Doggfather himself, Snoop aka Snoop Lion aka Snoopzilla for this release, in an explicit homage to the Bootsman. Snoop has flirted with throwback funkestries on previous releases and is responsible for the global dispersal of the G-funk sound, but never before has be given himself so wholeheartedly to the funkmersive concerns expressed on this EP. Easily transcending the side-project ghetto, 7 Days of Funk is two major voices in contemporary music, subsuming their individual identities into something new and simply huge. A match made in funk heaven.


Samsung has finally unveiled the Galaxy S10, the smartphone we have been waiting. The unveiling event was also special because of the 10th anniversary of the Galaxy Series. As per Samsung Galaxy S10 isn't a phone that stands out, it stands apart and no doubt, the design is impressive one. Galaxy S10 design is being redesigned and remove interruptions from your view. The design doesn't have any notch or any other destruction from view. Precise laser cutting, on-screen security, and a Dynamic AMOLED that's easy on the eyes make the Infinity-O display the most innovative Galaxy screen yet.
We already had so many leaks about the placement of the fingerprint scanner, and it doesn't come to us as any surprise. Samsung has moved its fingerprint from the back of the phone to the front, and used the ultrasonic technology for fingerprint sensing. Galaxy S10 and S10+ is available for pre-order on the official websites and have screen dimensions of 6.1", and 6.4" respectively. Both smartphones have captured the wider world. Use the ultra-wide camera to take stunning cinematic photos with a123 degree field of vision. Samsung has enabled AI in a camera system for better photography output. The intelligent camera helps you shoot stunning photos by suggesting image compositions and automatically optimizing your camera settings to the scene.
Galaxy S10 comes with wireless charging 2.0 to get your phone from zero to 100%, much faster. It uses WI-FI 6, connecting reliably and securely even on public networks. It also has the ability to switch to LTE to hit incredible data speeds up to 2.0Gbps. Due to high intelligence, the phone can learn your habits to blend seamlessly into your day and optimize the way you interact with your phone – even anticipating your needs by preloading apps you frequently use. Intelligent performance makes your phone more efficient.
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Protecting trade secrets
IP lawyers say Canada lacks proper legal protections for trade secrets, so vigilance is key. When Facebook was recently ordered to pay a half-billion dollars to ZeniMax Media over a trade secrets violation, the case highlighted the risks inherent in acquiring companies with trade secrets in sectors such as technology and manufacturing. And with the ascendancy of digital technology and the increased mobility of employees, it is easier than ever for trade secrets to be taken and used for the development of competing products.
The chosen alternatives
Demand for alternative dispute resolution growing in wake of Jordan. According to the lawyers at the arbitration chambers on the top 10 list who spoke to Canadian Lawyer, we're on the cusp of an alternative dispute resolution revolution.
Evolving with clients - Part 2
Top Personal Injury Boutiques Part 2: Here is the final half of the top 10 personal injury boutiques, listed alphabetically.
From new challenges to old foes, the personal injury bar is nothing if not adaptable. The personal injury bar is facing a host of issues right now. A continuous reduction in accident benefits is a constant challenge, delays in access to the courts because of R. v. Jordan is a significant roadblock and, of course, especially in Ontario, there is the hot-button issue of misleading advertising.
Court Delays
R. v. Jordan was a wakeup call, but did it really address root causes? Alberta Court of Queen's Bench Justice Paul Belzil was asked to decide earlier this year whether a delay of approximately 33 months before trial was sufficient to stay charges against three men facing multiple offences including robbery and aggravated assault.
Incenting securities snitches
Will financial rewards to whistleblowers from the OSC help or hinder companies from complying with securities laws? On the way to her office one morning in early March, Nadia Campion glanced up at the digital display in the elevator she had just entered and noticed an ad for a snitch program that has caused more than one client to pick up the phone and call her.
Client surveys
Getting feedback from your client or potential client is important, but it needs to be done properly. Information is key for both law firms and clients. And while companies gather data about the firms and the lawyers with whom they work, often without their knowledge, there is concern that lawyers don't do the same. Yet that information is available, ready for the taking.
A passionate call to action
Harold Johnson's new book examines the history of alcohol and indigenous people. Johnson, a Cree lawyer, is far from stupid. But when he was younger, working as a logger and a miner across Northwestern Canada, he had to prove it.
Suing leviathans, a.k.a. taxpayers
In case you haven't noticed, there is a public law litigation boom in Canada currently underway. Hardly a week goes by without a news story indicating some government or public institution is either being sued or has settled a big-ticket piece of litigation.
The solution to court delays
Did the Supreme Court of Canada help anything when it released R. v. Jordan last July, giving courts a timeline before criminal charges are stayed due to delay? Regardless of how you answer that question, you can't deny that the decision has had an effect. The SCC essentially launched a grenade into the debate about trial delays and how to fix them.
Legal Innovation Now
We can wow our clients by shifting our mindset when we solve legal problems. Simple questions and simple problems require simple answers and simple solutions. Our world, however, is often more complex than that. And complexity needs us to think more innovatively and to find creative ways to solve the problems that arise.
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