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Leslie Ash's Casualty return after 11-year hiatus from screen and spinal infection
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Having been off our screens for almost 11 years, we were delighted to hear that Leslie Ash has landed a very exciting new role on Bafta-winning BBC series Casualty. Now 61 and having suffered a life-changing spinal infection, the mum-of-two is the first to admit that getting back into showbiz has been tough.
Famed for 1979 cult classic Quadrophenia and 90s sitcom Men Behaving Badly, her health ordeal in the noughties left her unable to walk.
But she's now back on her feet and finally enjoying time on set again. And as well as her part in Casualty, she also landed a turn in Doctors.
"Between these roles and my appearances in Holby City and Where The Heart Is, I've got all the medical dramas under my belt," she laughs.
Leslie also became a grandmother in April after eldest son Joe, 31, and fiancée Farah, 30, welcomed baby Lucas.
Leslie Ash as Vanessa Lytton in Casualty
(Image: Alistair Heap)
Here, we find out how the star – also mum to Max, 29 – feels about being back on screen, being a gran and how she and her husband, ex-footballer Lee Chapman, 61, have made their 33-year marriage stand the test of time…
Hi, Leslie! We're so excited to hear about your role on Casualty. Can you tell us a little about it?
A long time ago – it doesn't feel that long but I worked it out to be about 10 years ago – I played a wonderful character called Vanessa Lytton, who was the chief executive of Holby City. She brought quite a bit of trouble to the hospital and ended up having to leave. I thought I'd seen the back of her until I was recently asked to come back for an episode.
She's coming back in quite a different way this time, though…
Yes, she's returning as a patient. It's a great little storyline and it's given me the chance to be back on set again.
Leslie with her husband Lee Chapman
What's it like being back in the game?
It's lovely to be working again. I suppose, with lockdown, a lot of people have gone through what I went through when I was recovering from my spinal infection. You suddenly find yourself at home, not working, and so it's great to be back.
Was it odd to be working around the Covid-19 restrictions on set?
Weirdly, it worked! I had to do some really emotional scenes with the guy who was playing my husband and you'd never guess that we didn't actually touch each other.
Leslie in her beautiful garden that she shares with husband Lee
(Image: OK! Magazine/ Sam Riley)
Did you meet any old friends when you were back on set?
It was lovely to see Derek [Thompson] again. My first TV job ever was The Gentle Touch and that was the last time we saw each other. It was over 40 years ago! In an ordinary world we'd be hugging one another, so it was strange not to have any of that.
How did the role come about?
I didn't put myself forward for it or have to audition. It was a lovely, fat offer which was very good for my ego!
Leslie hasn't been seen on screen for more than a decade
(Image: Dave J Hogan/Getty Images)
You played Vanessa over 10 years ago now. A lot must have changed…
It was a very different time. I'd just come out of hospital and was still taking quite a lot of medication, so it was nice to play her without being on all that.
Did it feel better this time?
It just felt like the old days. I was much more aware. You could concentrate on the acting.
Were you nervous about accepting?
I wasn't but it's just when you step on set for the first time and hear that silence. I thought, "Oh, God." Everything goes totally quiet for the first rehearsal. But it was fine. It's like riding a bike.
You've also had a one-off role in Doctors…
Weird, isn't it? You don't work for years and then suddenly two jobs come along. I was sitting in my dressing room, going through my lines, and my agent called to say I'd got an offer for Doctors.
How did that feel?
Really good! I'm a big fan of Doctors so it was quite surreal to walk in and see the actors. The character I played is totally opposite to Vanessa.
Leslie as Charlie Eden in Merseybeat
(Image: BBC)
Tell us a little bit about her…
She was almost like a comedy character, I had so much fun with her.
You've been open about struggling with finding work. Does it feel empowering now that you're so in demand again?
I'm 61 now and delighted to be working. When I hit 50, there was a lot of stigma in the industry against older women. Plus, I went from being an active 44-year-old to basically learning to walk again, so obviously that's going to change the dynamic of the characters I play. Thankfully, there are more women directors and writers, so we're getting more of a chance.
What older actresses do you look up to?
Joanna Lumley. She looks cracking – I want to look like her when I reach my seventies!
Speaking of which, how are you feeling about the ageing process?
Honestly, I wasn't looking forward to hitting 60. A lot of that's because my mother passed away at 68, so I felt like I only had eight years left. She wasn't very fit though, so I do try to look after myself. After all, I've just been made a grandmother.
Does it feel incredible?
It's unbelievable. Lucas is the most beautiful baby.
Leslie and Lee recently became grandparents to little Lucas
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How did you find out?
Joe and Farah are getting married, so they pretended to send us pictures of a wedding venue. When Lee and I looked at it, we realised it was an ultrasound photo. It was the best shock and we were both delighted. I've got shivers just thinking about it.
Do you think going through what you did has made meeting Lucas all the more special?
Definitely. It was a lot more emotional for me than Lee, because I value life more. You can't take it for granted.
Is there anything that worries you?
I am scared. I can't run and any mother will know that there are scary moments where you have to be able to run after your children to protect them, or stop them doing something. I'll never be able to be alone with Lucas until he's a certain age because I couldn't be fully responsible.
That's hard…
It is. I also won't be able to run around and play with him as much as I'd like. That's what my mum did with my kids. Still, there are plenty of other ways we can have fun.
Leslie worries she won't be able to run around after her grandson
Definitely. And is Lee loving being a grandad?
[Laughs] I think men don't really know what to do when they're so young. Once Lucas starts smiling and forming a real connection, I think Lee will just melt.
You and Lee have been married since 1988 – what's your secret?
I know, aren't we dinosaurs? I think it's just being true to each other. Trust, truth, love and fun. You've got to enjoy one another, too. I still find Lee funny, and vice versa. If you haven't got humour in a relationship, it's done for. Obviously, we still have our moments!
How was lockdown for you both?
I think it's fine to want to murder each other occasionally! [Laughs] It's not healthy to not argue.
The one thing we really missed was going to pubs and restaurants. I'm looking forward to growing old with Lee, we're the right people to take care of each other.
Lastly, what's in the pipeline next for you?
I'd love to do some comedy. Although to be honest, I'm just happy to be working and flying the flag for 60-something grandmas.
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Duke St assault victim stable, two arrested and bailed
The victim of a serious assault in the early hours of Sunday is today in a stable condition in hospital. Detectives continue to investigate the incident and yesterday arrested two men in connection with the inquiry.
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An update from West Midlands Police on story earlier this week.
A 34-year-old Wednesfield man who was seriously assaulted in the early hours of Sunday is today (Thursday) in a stable condition in hospital. Detectives continue to investigate the assault and yesterday arrested two men in connection with the inquiry.
The two men, aged 20 and 21 from Wednesfield, were arrested on suspicion of wounding, they were both bailed last night pending further enquiries.
The victim was left lying unconscious in the street after being assaulted in Duke Street, near Pinfold Gardens at around 2am. A second man – aged 37 and also from the local area – was also found at the scene with minor injuries.
Police understand the pair had been dropped off at the Angel pub by a taxi; detectives are appealing for any taxi company who delivered a fare in the Duke Street area at around the time to contact police.
The two men left the pub at 12.45am and walked along the High Street to Lichfield Road and then into Duke Street. CCTV recovered from the vicinity shows a group of five people walking the same route. The group is made up of three men and two women and it is believed that some of the group attacked the victims.
Detective Inspector Bob Bradford, investigating the incident, said: "We have already received some information from the public but we would urge anyone who witnessed the incident or who has any information to contact us as soon as possible."
Anyone with information is urged to contact Bloxwich Force CID on 0345 113 5000 (ext: 7889 6052 or 6053).
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Moving pediatric health care forward: Event shines a spotlight on endowed chairs at Akron Children's Hospital
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Dr. Forbes assumed the William H. and Rebecca D. Considine Endowed Chair in Research. Pictured (from left): Chris Gessner, president and CEO of Akron Children's; Dr. Forbes; Becky and Bill Considine; and Shelly Brown, executive director of Akron Children's Hospital Foundation.
Endowed chairs. We experience their value and significance every day at Akron Children's Hospital.
"Endowed chairs are vital to helping our medical staff and researchers pursue new and innovative treatments for our patients," said Chris Gessner, president and CEO of Akron Children's. "The generosity of our donors makes endowed chairs – and this cutting-edge care – possible."
During our first-ever named chair recognition celebration in September, which honored the donors who helped create endowed chairs at our hospital as well as their respective chairholders, we were proud to announce that:
Bruce H. Cohen, MD, FAAN, director of the NeuroDevelopmental Science Center at Akron Children's Hospital, director of the Scientific Affairs and Clinical Trials at the Rebecca D. Considine Research Institute and pediatric neurologist, became the first holder of the newly established Philip H. Maynard Chair in NeuroDevelopmental Sciences.
Michael Forbes, MD, FAAP, FCCM, chair of the department of pediatrics, chief academic officer at Akron Children's and pediatric critical care specialist, assumed the William H. and Rebecca D. Considine Endowed Chair in Research.
Shefali Mahesh, MD, medical staff president and pediatric nephrologist, became the new holder of the Dr. Noah Miller Endowed Chair in Pediatric Medicine.
Dr. Cohen became the first holder of the newly established Philip H. Maynard Chair in NeuroDevelopmental Science Fund. Pictured (from left): Chris Gessner, president and CEO of Akron Children's; Amy Griffith, daughter of Phil Maynard and director of the Maynard Family Foundation; Pamela Loughry, executive director of the Maynard Family Foundation; Dr. Cohen; and Shelly Brown, executive director of Akron Children's Hospital Foundation.
The impact of endowed chairs
Endowed chairs provide financial support to a specific practice or research area through interest earned on an endowment fund. They provide a permanent, annual source of income that lets a chairholder pursue new advancements in their respective fields – whether it's through research, hiring new staff, purchasing equipment, training or other activity that furthers their ability to treat patients, develop careers or further research. This work puts our hospital and our care on the cutting edge – creating the future of health care and offering significant prestige for our hospital.
"It's an honor to be the inaugural holder of the Philip H. Maynard Chair in NeuroDevelopmental Science Fund," said Dr. Cohen. "Phil Maynard was a dedicated and enthusiastic supporter of our hospital. He believed in our future. Now, thanks to the generosity of his family, this chair will propel our efforts as we investigate and identify new ways to treat children with neurological and
developmental disorders."
To learn more about endowing a chair and impacting the future of care for children, contact Megan Hopper, senior director of principal giving, at mhopper@akronchildrens.org or 330-543-5768.
Endowed chairs at Akron Children's
The Bruce F. Rothmann, M.D. Endowed Chair in Pediatric Surgery
The Dr. Boomer and Jill K. Burnstine Endowed Chair in Pediatric Ophthalmology
The Dr. Noah Miller Endowed Chair in Pediatric Medicine
The Grace Wakulchik Endowed Chair for Nursing
The James F. and Marguerite A. Pearson Endowed Chair in NeuroDevelopmental Sciences for Rare Diseases
The Jeffrey A. Barbour Chair for Pediatric Hematology Oncology Research and Healing
The LOPen Charities and Mawaka Family Chair in Pediatric Hematology/Oncology
The Marci M. Matthews Endowed Chair for Excellence in Burn Care
The Marci M. Matthews Endowed Chair in Telehealth
The Sarah Elizabeth Friebert, M.D. Leadership Chair in Pediatric Palliative Care
The Lois C. Orr Endowed Chair in Pediatric Psychiatry
The Sunrise Endowed Chair in Pediatric Cardiac Surgery
The Venner Family Endowed Chair in Autism
Thomas R. and Mary Lynn Crowley Endowed Chair in Perinatology Fund
The William H. and Rebecca D. Considine Endowed Chair for the Rebecca D. Considine Research Institute
Philip H. Maynard Chair in NeuroDevelopment Science Fund
Meet Joey Ricci
Endowed chairs at Akron Children's help our experts enhance the care delivered to patients like Joey Ricci.
Joey's health journey began at our NeuroDevelopmental Science Center (NDSC) nearly 18 years ago. The NDSC brings together five pediatric specialties under one roof to deliver the best outcomes and quality of life for children affected by neurological and developmental disorders.
Joey was diagnosed with a deficiency in the mitochondrial complex IV protein, a genetic disease that can cause a range of health problems, including developmental delays, muscle weakness, gastrointestinal disorders, swallowing difficulties, liver disease and hearing problems. He also was diagnosed with several other health challenges. His care team at the NDSC, including Kathryn Mosher, MD, pediatric physiatrist and director of the neuromuscular clinic at Akron Children's, have supported and cared for Joey every step of the way. While Joey's condition is relentless, he persists with a positive spirit and infectious smile.
Now, the establishment of the new Philip H. Maynard Chair in NeuroDevelopment Science will help Dr. Cohen and his team advance their work in this field.
Read here, to learn more about Joey's story.
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The chaotic management of the economy under the Jubilee administration is set to sink to new low if a 16 per cent Valued Added Tax (VAT) on petroleum products is introduced now or in 2020.
After plunging the country into an unprecedented deep hole of debt amid widening fiscal deficits, the government moved to further tax fuel products in a bid to raise Sh71 billion annually. The National Treasury had not contended with the public mood which Parliament read well in throwing out the proposal which could still be implemented by default if President Uhuru Kenyatta does not assent to the changes.
The measure, which is being pushed by the International Monetary Fund (IMF) so that Kenya can keep a Sh150 billion precautionary facility, is threatening to ignite an inferno capable of crippling the economy. However, the Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) has said that the country no longer needs this facility.
With majority of Kenyans struggling to make ends meet due to high costs of living, a fuel price increase would condemn many households to a life of penury, higher transport costs and general increase in the prices of basic goods and services.
"The macroeconomics of this government have failed. The cost of living is already too high and it is the worst mistake to introduce VAT on fuel which touches on all aspects of life," said Mr Stephen Mutoro, Secretary-General of the Consumer Federation of Kenya.
Despite inquiries by TheSaturday Nation, the National Treasury opted to remain mum with principal secretary Kamau Thugge failing to return calls and respond to SMSs.
The Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC), which would adjust fuel prices taking into account the new tax, has said it is waiting for directions from the National Treasury. However, its boss was said to be out of the country yesterday and could not be reached for comment.
While the move to introduce VAT on petroleum products has received widespread opposition and condemnation, the government is determined to implement it after putting it on hold for two years. With the new tax, the government expects to increase its share of earnings from fuel from Sh40 per litre that it currently collects from petrol to nearly Sh60 per litre. This would push the cost of a litre from Sh112 to about Sh130.
Yesterday, fuel marketers were waiting for the ERC to communicate new fuel prices before making adjustments.
Ultimately, conservative estimates show the government will get an additional Sh70 billion annually in taxes from fuel, a huge chunk of which will be used to pay the runaway public debt that has hit a staggering Sh5 trillion.
The amount generated is also expected to set Treasury on a path to reduce the fiscal deficit to 7.2 per cent of gross domestic product (GDP) in 2017/18 financial year and further to 5.7 per cent in 2018/19 in line with IMF demands. It would also boost revenue collection for Kenya Revenue Authority which is struggling to meet targets at a time when it has been slapped with a target of Sh1.7 trillion in the 2018/19 financial year.
Although Treasury mandarins are concerned with addressing the fiscal imbalance, the anticipated impact of fuel VAT on the lives of ordinary Kenyans and the economy is sending shivers down the spine of wananchi. Already, transporters have warned that an increase in fuel prices will automatically increase the cost of public transport as well as the movement of goods.
In Kenya, petroleum is the most important form of modern primary energy, accounting for about 60 per cent of consumption followed by electricity at 28 per cent and biomass at 10 per cent.
A significant increase in prices will set in motion a spiral effect on the prices of basic goods and services like food, transport, healthcare, housing and all other aspects of life.
"Fuel being the main input in our energy intensive sectors, the projected rise in pump prices will result in an increase in the cost of production and manufacturing of commodities, an increase in cost of transport and an increase in cost of household consumption of goods and services," said Ms Carole Kariuki, chief executive Kenya Private Sector Alliance.
According to analysts, this is the worst moment to further increase the costs of basic goods and services considering that Kenyans are feeling the adverse impacts of a severe drought and prolonged electioneering period last year, which saw GDP growth dip to 4.9 per cent compared to 5.9 per cent in 2016.
In the current environment, many businesses — particularly small ones — are struggling to remain afloat while huge companies have resorted to downscaling and laying off staff to cut costs.
This is evident from the fact that most of the Nairobi Securities Exchange-listed firms, which were posting astronomical profits during the Narc administration, are either reporting reduced profits or are in loss-making territory.
"Introduction of VAT on fuel is not a decision meant to grow the economy. This is a knee-jerk reaction from pressure that will only force businesses to contract further, lay off employees and instigate growth of the black market," said Mr Victor Omondi, Viffa Consulting managing director.
Already, some unscrupulous traders have started hoarding consumer goods to create an artificial scarcity in the market before substantially increasing the prices.
"The new fuel prices will push Kenyans at the bottom of the pyramid who are already at the periphery to the brink. This will worsen insecurity and could instigate social unrests," said Mr Ken Gichinga, the Mentoria Consulting chief economist.
He said it would be counterproductive for the government to tax Kenyans exorbitantly so as to repay debt instead of using the money to grow the economy.


As the search for 8-year-old Noah McIntosh continued, his grandfather said Friday that he believes the Corona boy who once lived with him in Anaheim is dead.
Godfrey, who is Jillian Godfrey's father, said the parents are not married. He said he and his wife raised Noah and his 11-year-old sister for eight years. McIntosh eventually persuaded Jillian to move from to Anaheim to Corona, Doug Godfrey said.
McIntosh then "wrestled control" of the children from his daughter, Godfrey said.
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Godfrey has a theory on what happened to Noah. He said Noah was born with his bladder outside his body, and that other birth defects caused Noah to sometimes wet his pants. Godrey said McIntosh "is a violent man" and that perhaps the burden of raising Noah caused him to snap.
"Did I think he'd kill Noah? I thought at one time he would kill the whole family," said Godfrey, who during an interview would not refer to McIntosh by name.
Godfrey said he called Riverside County Child Protective Services a year or so ago, fearing that Noah was being abused, but caseworkers determined that there was no cause to take the boy away. Agency spokesman Gene Kennedy said Friday that he could not comment because of privacy regulations.
Godfrey said that if the parents felt like they couldn't care for the boy, "I would have taken him back in a heartbeat" and that he believes that relatives such as he and his wife should be given a role in raising children when the parents are failing.
"If we would have had grandparents' rights, Noah wouldn't be dead today. Noah would be alive today and thriving in our household," he said.
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This is not good at all..
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So tragic. My heart melts for those poor grandparents, raising those sweet kids for all those years. Then this POS swoops in and abuses them...so devastating.
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Just a couple of thoughts/questions here.
How can a school system let a child be home schooled just on the parents request? Don't they have to show that they can actually teach a child? Is there any requirement that school personnel must lay eyes on the child or test him every couple of weeks or so?
If the father is suspect as the grandfather believes , how come the sister and or mother, either of them have no knowledge of what happened to Noah? Are they that afraid of the father?
I am overwhelmed with anger and grief for this child that the system has let down. He had what sounds like a stable, loving home with his grandparents and that was taken away, how could that be allowed to happen.
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The system is so very broken. There needs to be a massive overhaul and until there is, we will continue to see these tragedies occur over and over again.
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There is only a legal requirement to educate your children. There is no legal requirement to educate them in a public school setting. You don't need permission to put children in a private school either. The rules vary between each state. They vary between what ages the child must be educated and they vary in what education the parent has to have themselves to be qualified. Different states require different subjects. Most don't require more than a high school diploma. I have no desire to see ridiculous requirements like testing kids every two weeks. Even the public schools aren't testing the kids every two weeks.
The real problem here was why was this child taken from the grandparents who had been raising him his entire life and given to someone who contributed nothing more than getting his mother pregnant? The rest of us don't need our parental rights stripped from us because others abuse their children.
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I am a friend of the family. There is much that has not been made public yet. This is very sad indeed. The grandparents are some very loving and caring people. The son in law is a manipulative brash impulsive aggressive man. The sister that has been posting is a wonderful sister to the family, she lives outside of California where this is all going down. I believe the details will come out soon, I am not at liberty to say. Just remember that the police keep much private until the time is right for the protection of the family and others. Please just pray for the family. They truly are awesome people. They never expected for something like this to happen.
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I recognize I touched a nerve and I apologize. I was trying to make a point that a child can "legally be disappeared".
I was trying to point out the brokeness of the system that can be exploited at the expense of the child.
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Oh, dear, looks like we're adding Noah to the gallery. I'm sadly sure that Zahra, Adam, Erica, the 2 young teens in Georgia and all the rest welcomed Noah home.
I think the sister is already back with Grandma & Grandpa, do you?
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I'm used to the comments. They come up often. But I guess the lack of logic is what irritates me. It is very unfortunate how genuinely broken the system is. I think there are a lot of loopholes though. I mean I don't think even if you legally withdraw a child from school that they follow up to see if they are registered anywhere else. KWIM?
Basically every parent is just sent home with their children from the hospital (barring a home birth) and are just trusted to not abuse or kill or disappear a child. The youngest of children are most at risk and they aren't followed or tracked at all before anyone ever puts them in a school setting. Homeschooling is just a convenient excuse used by a few loser parents to cover up abuse. And I think becomes a scape goat when they abuse the situation.
In so many of these situations though we have had actual CPS involved and THEY make the stupid decisions that have put these kids in danger. Lots of kids were with good family members and CPS interfered and took them away and they end up dead.
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I thought about this last night after posting. I have had a family member pre CPS with bad parents. They abandoned her one day when she was 3 yo with some family members/my ancestors. I'm trying not to get too detailed. They said they'd come back for her in a couple of days but didn't return for years. One day the mother showed up with a new husband and wanted to take the daughter out for the afternoon. She promised to return her. Instead she and her new husband actually kidnapped her and took her out of state. My ancestor tracked them down to a speak easy and got them rip roaring drunk. He had spoken to a judge in his state who said just make sure you get her across state lines and they won't have her again. So after he got them drunk/encouraged them to get drunk he took his niece from them and got her back home across state lines. Imagine if she'd been legally allowed to keep her daughter because the state believed that just giving birth to her gave her priority despite abandoning her?
I feel like it's a lot of rule following that hurts these kids at times. Instead of using common sense and gut instincts, parents who abandon their children and aren't around them for years are given them back. Any parent who abandons a child isn't really fit to parent even if they change their mind years down the road. There is something wrong with that parent. And the relatives who foster these children know this. But instead we have a system that decides having fathered or given birth to a child should put you at an advantage to having that child despite all your past horrible history with that child.
THAT's the real problem in my opinion. Not that we don't literally track each child from birth. Because even when we ARE supposed to be tracking children. Children who have been through the system they aren't really tracking them. They aren't making decisions in the best interest of those kids. And then they end up dead. They follow rules instead of making nuance based decisions based on each situation.
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I think our social services system gives too much 'credit' to the bio-parents, as if that makes them the best guardians.
If someone abuses, neglects or abandons their child, they shouldn't be able to waltz back in and take the child from grandparents or aunts and uncles, 'just because' they gave birth to them. Giving birth takes a good effort but it is only a small percentage of what it takes to 'parent' a child.
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The Turpin family in California comes to mind as those 13 children were off the radar of schooling, the car load of children in California whose foster parents drove the van off a cliff into the ocean were vulnerable as well. SP from eastern Tennessee whose adoptive father assaulted her for years was moved to a farm and home schooled as a way to isolate her. What other consistent presence is there in a child's life other than extended family or school, private or public, that can keep these kids on the radar so they are safe?
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Full-time 35 hours per week with benefits
Revised: CLOSING DATE: Must be received by 4:30 p.m., Friday, May 18, 2018
The Pierce County Prosecuting Attorney's Office is located in downtown Tacoma and employs approximately 213 staff, which includes over 100 deputy prosecutors. Pierce County has a population of 813,600 and growing. The office is comprised of the Criminal Division, which includes the Homicide and Violent Crimes Division, Major Crimes Division, Misdemeanor Division, Juvenile Division, Appeals Division, Investigative Services Division, and Victim-Witness Assistance Services Division. The Criminal Division reviews more than 22,800 criminal cases every year. The office's Civil Division provides legal advice to county officials and represents the county's interests in court. The Family Support Division protects the best interests of children. Position Summary
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Works directly with officials and appointed department heads to provide legal advice in their official duties, review of existing policies and, in appropriate cases, the formulation of new policies, and the drafting and preparation of legal opinions and memoranda.
Direct involvement in both the negotiation and execution stages of the contracting process for procurements, acquisitions and construction projects.
Handles condemnation litigation on behalf of Pierce County.
Works with the executive, legislative, and other agencies and branches of county government to develop proposed legislation that the county wishes to present to the state legislature.
Performs other related work as required.
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The ability to focus on how we can best serve the public.
The desire and ability to uphold the mission and core values of the Pierce County Prosecutor's Office as outlined below.
The ability to interact in a positive and engaging manner with colleagues and members of the community, treating every contact as a valued individual contributing to inclusiveness in the work environment and embracing and promoting diversity;
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Good Colleague: Consistently promotes good will, supports and treats all colleagues in the Prosecutor's Office respectfully and professionally.
Good Emissary: Consistently represents the office well with members of the justice system and the community at large, advances goals of the office and acts professionally. Qualifications
U.S. Citizen (RCW 36.27.010, RCW 36.27.040, and RCW 29) and admitted as an attorney in the State of Washington (RCW 36.27.010) plus at least five years of civil litigation practice, including construction and/or condemnation experience.
The ability to successfully complete and pass a thorough background investigation and interview is required. A valid Washington State driver's license is also required.
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Complete and submit an online Pierce County Employment Application by selecting "APPLY" above or go to: www.piercecountywa.org/jobs.
If you do not have internet access, you may visit your local public library or any WorkSource location and use their computers.
Individuals needing accommodation in the application, testing process or need this job announcement in an alternative format you may call Human Resources at (253) 798-7480, at least two days prior to the need.
This is a competitive selection process. Your application form will be reviewed and evaluated for the quality and quantity of education/experience in the areas listed. Applicants whose qualifications most closely correspond to the County's needs will be eligible for further consideration. Notification of application status normally occurs 4 to 6 weeks after the closing date. Short notice may be given to applicants to participate in further selection processes which may include written, oral and performance examinations, and final interviews.
As an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer, Pierce County welcomes a diverse workforce. Pierce County does not discriminate based on race, creed, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, age, disability, veteran status, the presence of any sensory, mental, or physical disability, or the use of a trained guide dog or service animal by a disabled person.
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School finance bill has temporary hole
By Todd Engdahl Apr 10, 2013, 4:01pm MDT
The just-introduced 2013-14 school funding bill is missing a key element – the amount by which K-12 support would increase next year.
That number is expected to surface Thursday afternoon when the Senate Education Committee convenes to consider Senate Bill 13-260.
Since the bill was introduced late Tuesday, lawmakers, legislative staffers and others have been working to calculate just how much money might be available for extra school spending, taking into account the amount of spending in the main budget bill, spending proposed in other bills, requirements for state reserves and other factors.
"There are a lot of moving parts," said Sen. Evie Hudak on Wednesday. The Westminster Democrat is chair of the Senate Education Committee and a prime sponsor of the finance bill.
A key question for school districts is how much SB 13-260 will reduce the "negative factor," the formula that the legislature has used in recent tight-budget years to reduce school funding to an amount the state could afford. It's estimated the negative factor has cut school spending by more than $1 billion below what it would have been otherwise. There's speculation that proposed reduction of the negative factor will amount to about $30 million.
Old battle reignites
GOP opposes confidentiality
Awaiting licensing proposal
School finance bill text
Under the state's somewhat cumbersome system for financing schools, base school funding is included in the main state budget bill (Senate Bill 13-230 this year) while operating increases and spending for special programs are contained in the school finance bill.
An incomplete version of SB 13-260 was introduced so the bill could be placed on the calendar. As it is, the bill probably won't clear the Senate until next week, leaving only a couple of weeks for House consideration and reconciliation of any amendments before lawmakers have to adjourn May 8.
Around the Capitol, the bill has been nicknamed "classic school finance," in order to distinguish it from Senate Bill 13-213, a measure that proposes a massive overhaul of the school funding system and which wouldn't go into effect until 2015-16.
Other proposals in the bill
Other elements are of next year's bill are somewhat clearer, and here's a rundown of some of what SB 13-260 proposes.
• Creation of 3,200 more openings in the Colorado Preschool Program, which covers at-risk students. Current enrollment is about 23,360. Districts could use the funding for half- or full-day slots or for full-day kindergarten. Gov. John Hickenlooper had proposed $23.9 million for this, but the money would have come out of district funding for general operating expenses. The bill also proposes additional funding for preschool quality improvement.
• A $20 million increase in funding for special education.
• An increase of $1 million on top of the $6 million that charter schools receive as partial reimbursement for facilities costs.
• Changes in the definition of "funded pupil," including the requirement every district will receive funding for at least 50 pupils, even if they have lower enrollment. Only three rural districts are below that number: Campo (49), Pritchett (47) and Agate (10). Another district, Kim, currently has 51 students.
• Allocation of $200,000 for the State Council on Educator Effectiveness, which advises the Department of Education on implementation of the state's principal and teacher evaluation law.
• Funding to hire an outside contractor to create a high-quality teacher recruitment program for rural districts. This is a revision of another Hickenlooper idea, which originally would have taken $3 million from other district funds.
• An allocation of $1.3 million to pay stipends for teachers who hold national board certifications. The program has existed for some time but hasn't been funded in recent years.
• Spending of $16 million for implementation of the 2012 READ Act, which is intended to improve literacy among K-3 students.
The bill's increases would be paid for out of the State Education Fund, a dedicated account used for school spending. That fund is expected to have about $1 billion after the current budget year closes on June 30, something that has attracted the interest of lawmakers interested in restoring some K-12 funding after four years of cuts. But there's also counter-pressure to keep a healthy balance in the fund for use in future.
Bill dead but arguments live on
Members of the Senate Education Committee on Wednesday sparred a bit over a bill that was killed by the House Education Committee on Monday.
At issue was the question of whether community colleges should be allowed to offer a limited number of bachelor's degrees in technical fields. The bill proposing that, Senate Bill 13-165, passed Senate Education and the full Senate but died this week in House Education (see story). The bill sparked a turf squabble between state universities and community colleges.
On Wednesday the Senate panel was considering Senate Bill 13-218, which proposes creation of a program under which state funds and corporate donations would be combined to pay for bachelor's degree programs in technical fields. It's sponsored by Sen. Rollie Heath, D-Boulder, who was a fierce opponent of SB 13-165. He argued his bill would accomplish the same thing as the dead bill.
Sen. Evie Hudak, D-Westminster
Sen. Nancy Todd, D-Aurora and author of the community college degree bill, tried to amend Heath's bill to include community colleges. Chair Sen. Evie Hudak, D-Westminster, ruled that out of order.Then Sen. Scott Renfroe, R-Greeley, moved to replace Heath's bill with the text of the community college bill. Hudak tossed that idea as well.
Heath's unamended bill, which has a $500,000 price tag, was sent to the Senate Appropriations Committee on a 5-4 party-line vote.
The person on both sides of the issue was Metro State President Steve Jordan. He previously was the only university president to support the community colleges bill, and on Wednesday he testified in support of Heath's proposal.
GOP senators oppose confidentiality of evaluations
The other item of Wednesday business for Senate Education was House Bill 13-1220, which would require that individual principal and teacher evaluations be kept confidential.
The measure moved through the House without controversy, but Republican members of Senate Education argued that parents ought to have access to teacher evaluations.
Sen. Vicki Marble, R-Fort Collins, argued that taxpayers should have access to such information. "They deserve it, they paid for it."
Committee Democrats prevailed in the 5-4 vote to advance the bill without amendment.
Waiting for licensing bill
Despite hints that it might show up at the beginning of the week, there was no sign of Sen. Mike Johnston's expected teacher licensing bill as the week passed its midpoint on Wednesday.
The measure is expected to propose elimination of most current state regulations for teacher prep programs, make it possible for people who have college degrees and who can pass a content knowledge test to obtain "transitional" teaching licenses, create master licenses for highly effective educators and set up a new appointed board to advise the Department of Education on licensing.
Word has it that the bill will be the one big bipartisan education measure of the session, with GOP Sen. Owen Hill of Colorado Springs and Rep. Carole Murray of Castle Rock signing on with Johnston, a Denver Democrat, and Sen. Millie Hamner, D-Dillon.
Over at the State Board of Education, meeting Wednesday across the street from the Capitol, at least one member wasn't happy at the prospect.
"It's very premature and shortsighted to do it this year," said member Marcia Neal of Grand Junction, who thinks it's too late in the legislative session for such a major bill.Neal also was unhappy with House Bill 13-1006, which would require schools with at least 80 percent at-risk students to serve free breakfast to all students after the school day starts. Neal, and a fair number of superintendents, thinks the bill impinges on local control.
Neal moved to put the board on record opposing the bill, but that failed on a 3-4 vote.
SBE chair Paul Lundeen of Monument said he didn't think it was politic to oppose a bill that has a lot of legislative support.
Influence with the legislature – or lack thereof – is a perennial sore point for the SBE's seven members. "I haven't felt that the legislature has cared a whole lot about how we feel over here," Neal said.
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2014 Holden Cruze facelift gets improved
Starting next month, new Holden Cruze will offer added features and better performance thanks to the introduction of a new 132kW 1.6 litre turbo engine and locally developed sports suspension for SRi and SRi-V sports models.
2014 Holden VF Commodore officially unveiled
Holden has officially revealed the 2014 VF Commodore, Set to be manufactured at the firm's factory in Adelaide, South Australia. The facelifted VF Commodore previews the upcoming Chevrolet SS.
1969 Holden Hurricane Concept Restored
Holden announced that it fully restored their first ever concept car – the 1969 Holden Hurricane. The task was completed by a dedicated group of designers and engineers, and at a first glance you might have a problem believing the fact that this car has first been seen no less than 42 years ago.
At that time the Hurricane was described as an experiment "to study design trend, propulsion systems and other long-range developments", and apart from its futuristic shape the car was also packed with innovative features such as electronic digital instrument displays, station-seeking radio, automatic temperature control air conditioning, rear-vision camera and an automated route finder.


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LeBron scores 46 points with 9 3s, but Clippers rout Lakers
LOS ANGELES — LeBron James hit a career-high nine 3-pointers while scoring 46 points, but the Los Angeles Clippers hit 19 3-pointers of their own on the way to a comfortable 133-115 victory over the Los Angeles Lakers on Tuesday night.
James scored at least 40 points against the Clippers for the first time in his 20-year career, giving him a 40-point game against all 30 teams in the NBA. James hit his record ninth 3-pointer with 6:45 to play, setting a career high from distance in his 1,404th game.
James also ramped up his chase of Kareem Abdul-Jabbar's career scoring record with his 101st 40-point game, including the postseason. He trails Abdul-Jabbar (38,387 points) by just 177 points, putting him in position to potentially break the record at the end of the Lakers' upcoming five-game road swing instead of back home in Los Angeles.
James' brilliance wasn't nearly enough: The Lakers never caught up after falling behind by 23 points, and James spent the final minutes on the bench after the Clippers pulled away for their 10th consecutive victory over their arena co-tenants in downtown Los Angeles.
Paul George had 27 points and nine rebounds, and Kawhi Leonard added 25 points in the Clippers' third straight win overall. The Clippers hit a season-high 15 3-pointers in the first half while scoring a season-high 77 points and jumping to a 23-point halftime lead.
Norman Powell had 22 points and Reggie Jackson added 19 for the Clippers.
Russell Westbrook scored 17 points and Thomas Bryant added 15 for the Lakers.
The Clippers never trailed, largely because of a spectacular outside shooting performance in the first half.
Powell hit four 3-pointers and George and Jackson added three apiece while the Clips went 15 of 23 behind the arc, making more 3s than two-point buckets (12) while going up 77-54. The Clippers hadn't made 15 3-pointers in a half in the past three seasons.
Arsenal target Declan Rice has agreed to join Gunners: report
Arsenal have already signed their £45m Bukayo Saka competitor as Edu aims to fortify title bid


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Q: IoU of multiple boxes I have two groups of boxes as shown in the picture and code below:
from shapely.geometry import box

p1 = box(0.6,0.3,1.2,1.3)
p2 = box(0.5,0.5,1.8,1.9)
p3 = box(2,2,3,3)
p4 = box(1.4,1.4,2.6,3)
p5 = box(1,1,2.6,2.5)

plt.plot(*p1.exterior.xy, color="r")
plt.plot(*p3.exterior.xy, color="r")
plt.plot(*p5.exterior.xy, color="r")

plt.plot(*p2.exterior.xy, color="b")
plt.plot(*p4.exterior.xy, color="b")

How do I get the IoU (intersection over union) between these two groups?
I know this is the way to get the IoU for two boxes:
p1.intersection(p2).area/ p1.union(p2).area

I have no clue how to do this for two groups of boxes like the following:

A: You can simply get a union for each group using unary_union and then get their corresponding intersection as follows:
from shapely.geometry import box
from shapely.ops import unary_union

p1 = box(0.6, 0.3, 0.9, 1.3)
p2 = box(0.5, 0.5, 1.8, 1.9)
p3 = box(2, 2, 3, 3)
p4 = box(1.4, 1.4, 2.6, 3)
p5 = box(1, 1, 2.6, 2.5)

red_boxes = [p1, p3, p5]
blue_boxes = [p2, p4]

red_union = unary_union(red_boxes)
blue_union = unary_union(blue_boxes)
resulting_intersection = red_union.intersection(blue_union)

which produces the expected result:
import matplotlib.pyplot as plt
from shapely.geometry import Polygon

for red in red_boxes:
    plt.plot(*red.exterior.xy, color='r')
for blue in blue_boxes:
    plt.plot(*blue.exterior.xy, color='b')
if isinstance(resulting_intersection, Polygon):
    resulting_intersection = [resulting_intersection]
for part in resulting_intersection:
    plt.fill(*part.exterior.xy, color='g')


The tonsils are located in the back and to either side of the throat, or pharynx. Pharyngitis is an inflammation of the pharynx resulting from a viral or bacterial infection. Tonsillitis refers to inflammation of the tonsils caused by viral or bacterial infection. Since these two infections often coexist and are treated in the same manner, they are discussed together. The majority of cases of pharyngitis (and tonsillitis) are secondary to a viral infection. This means antibiotics will have no effect on the course of the llness. Viral infections are self-limiting, nonserious, and will resolve on heir own with only general supportive care. A common bacterial throat infection known as "strep throat" is caused by the bacteria Streptococcus. Streptococcal pharyngitis has peak incidence in the 5-15 year old age group. The usual incubation period is between two and four days. This infection will require antibiotic treatment and can result in serious complications if not treated. Common symptoms of tonsillitis and pharyngitis include painful, sore throat with additional pain upon swallowing. Fever, chills, and swollen glands in the neck are often present. A whitish pus appears on the back of a very red throat. Viral pharyngitis and viral tonsillitis usually improve over the course of several days, while bacterial infections persist. An important cause of viral tonsillitis is acute mononucleosis. This viral infection can mimic Streptococcal tonsillitis in presentation and physical findings. Patients with bacterial throat infections will have higher fevers (102 F.- 104 F.) and appear "more ill". Laryngeal involvement (hoarse voice) is not commonith Streptococcal pharyngitis but more typical of a viral infection. Evaluation will include history (possible exposure to a person with known strep throat) and physical examination. A patient unable to swallow liquids or open the mouth may have a more serious problem. A throat culture may be taken in uncertain cases. A monospot blood test may be performed to exclude mononucleosis as a cause for the infection.
Treatment includes orally administered antibiotics for bacterial pharyngitis (see below), and general supportive care for viral infections. Fever control with acetaminophen, every 4 hours, applies in both cases. Topical anesthetics (Chloraseptic Spray) can be quite helpful. Persistent throat infections, in the absence of a positive strep screen, may be treated with antibiotics. Antibiotic treatment (penicillin V or erythromycin are commonly used) should be carried out for a least 10 days to prevent the complications of untreated strep throat (rheumatic fever and acute glomerulonephritis). Those with bacterial throat infection should avoid any close contact with other uninfected individuals for at least three days from the start of their antibiotic therapy. In some cases, recurrent throat infections need to be treated with a tonsillectomy (removal of the tonsils). The ENT specialist can evaluate you for recurrent bacterial throat infections.
REMEMBER PATIENTS WITH A HISTORY FOR RHEUMATIC HEART DISEASE OR MITRAL VALVE PROLAPSE MUST BE WARY OF THROAT INFECTIONS, SEE THE DOCTOR PROMPTLY.


This week will be a busy week as ever for us here at the Foundation, particularly for our Community Coaches as the academic year kicks off and training begins.
As well as this, Health Officer Danny Doherty, fresh from a week on the Health Bus, touring Salford has a busy week ahead, Complimenting Neil Blackburn's Tackle Unemployment activity, Danny will be joining the course this week to discuss how maintaining health and a healthy lifestyle contribute towards a successful professional life.
Danny will also be spending time in the Stoptober Stop Smoking Drop-In centre in Salford precinct, so will hopefully see some of the smokers among you there.
Manchester Community Coach Andy Connaughton will be picking up the paces of the St Peter, St Annes, St Richards and St Willibrorough teams, as well as continuing the ongoing progression of the East Manchester Raiders as their season draws to a close.
With a Year 9 competition at Hindley on Wednesday and a Year 8 competition at Stretford on Thursday, the battle to continue the development of successful youth Rugby League continues this week. A full week for Andy gets 'bagged up' on Sunday, as he supports the East Manchester Raiders in a fund raising exercise by bagging groceries at Tesco in Gorton. Andy hopes to see many Gorton Reds there and we're sure you'll dig deep to help fund this community team, helping them along the way.
Trafford Community Coach Danny Barton is predominantly Stretford based this week, lending his expertise coaching the Stretford High team, with further coaching of Salford Uni and a Davyhulme Youth tester session scheduled in for Wednesday and Tuesday. Thursday sees Danny providing coaching and functional support at the Manchester Trafford Cup, a Rugby League tournament for Year 8's taking place at Stretford High School.
As you can see, it's a full week on the books here, without even mentioning Neil Blackburn's continuing Tackle Unemployment Activity, as well as the work of Salford Outreach Officer Lewis Lockett. We hope you have the opportunity to see us along the way, and have a good week yourselves.
For more information on any SRDFoundation activity, or to let us know about Rugby League in your week, why not visit us at our new Facebook and Twitter pages – (Facebook) Salford Red Devils Foundation and @SRDFoundation on Twitter.


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John Wilson Carmichael (Newcastle-upon-Tyne 1799-1868 Scarborough)
A large Second Rate, probably H.M.S. Asia passing through local small craft off Gibraltar
GBP 97,250
GBP 80,000 - GBP 120,000
signed and dated 'J.W. Carmichael/1858' (lower right)
48 x 67¼ in. (122 x 170.8 cm.)
Robert Reginald Loder.
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Exhibited
It is recorded in A. Graves, The British Institution 1806-1867, A Complete Dictionary of Contributors and their Work, that a painting was exhibited in 1859 by J.W. Carmichael of 'A View at Gibraltar', no. 396.
Lot Essay
Allowing for some licence with the topography, it is believed that this striking panorama depicts Gibraltar from the east and shows the town and seafront fortifications as they appeared in the early nineteenth century. Captured from Spain in July 1704, during the War of the Spanish Succession, and ceded to Britain in perpetuity at the Peace of Utrecht (1713), Gibraltar, standing as it does at the gateway to the Mediterranean, has been a vital pillar of British foreign policy for two-hundred-and-fifty years. Despite numerous Spanish attempts to dislodge the Union Flag, including the Great Siege of 1779-83, the 'Rock' has remained resolutely British to this day and has provided a safe haven for the Royal Navy for generations of sailors and their ships.
H.M.S. Asia was a modified version of the 84-gun two-decker Formidable whose lines had been taken from the captured French Canopus and skilfully adapted by Sir William Seppings. One of her most distinctive features was Seppings' innovative rounded stern and it is primarily this characteristic which has identified the vessel in this painting. Asia, along with her sisters Bombay and Ganges, was built in Bombay and constructed of Indian teak for longevity. Measured at 2,279 tons and classed as a Second Rate, she was 196 feet in length with a 51½ foot beam and mounted 84-guns, including a main armament of 32-32pdrs. on her gundeck. Ordered in 1819, her keel was laid in January 1822 and she was launched on 19th January 1824. Upon completion, she was sent to England and fitted out as flagship to Sir Edward Codrington, Commander-in-Chief Mediterranean, who took her out to join the fleet at Malta in 1826.
Under Captain Edward Curzon, her first taste of action was at Navarino in October 1827. All through the 1820s, Greece had been trying to throw off Turkish rule and, by 1827, the three great powers - Britain, France and Russia - had formed an alliance to further this aim. In an attempt to secure a peaceful solution, Codrington was sent to negotiate with the Turkish Navy whose main fleet was lying in Navarino Bay, on the Morean coast of Greece. On 20th October 1827, he took his allied fleet into the bay in the hope of enforcing a truce merely by a show of strength but the plan had to be abandoned when Turkish ships opened fire and Codrington was forced to retaliate. A furious action then ensued which resulted not only in a Turkish defeat with extremely heavy losses but also the attainment of Greek Independence.
Asia was subsequently flagship in the Mediterranean on two further commissions, took part in the operations off the Syrian coast in 1840 and was then flagship to Admiral Hornby in the South Pacific (1847-52). After several years laid up at Portsmouth, she was made Guardship there in 1859 and survived until finally broken up in 1908.


CATHOLIC CHURCHES ARE BEING DESECRATED ACROSS FRANCE—AND OFFICIALS DON'T KNOW WHY.
How can arson be "ruled out for now" while the fire is still raging? why no investigation into possible arson?
In 2018 alone, 875 FRENCH CATHOLIC CHURCHES DESECRATED.
She said that while France had a long tradition of secularism, it was seen as a culturally Christian country, and so any "attack on the church as a symbol of religion was also an attack on authority and patrimony.


Name a Hellenistic king whose father-in-law was a tyrant.
Excellent answer! Would you like to give us also the name of the father-in-law?
Well, it is the so called Rampin horseman, the torso belongs to the acropolis museum, the head is in the Louvre. I still find the hair style odd, as well as the gentle turn of the head. Is it not etruscan, for sure?
About the question of hellenistic kings…what is a tyrant in the III B.C.? Pyrrhus' father in law was Ptolemy I, was it not? Should we include Sicily in our account? I am sorry about my ignorance. Just found the questions exciting.
Actually, Pyrrhus' father-in-law was Agathocles, the tyrant of Syracuse. You were right about Sicily!


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