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Speier, Reed, Cardin, and Murkowski Reintroduce Resolution to Remove Deadline for Ratification of the ERA
by YubaNet January 21, 2021 January 21, 2021
Washington, D.C. – Today, Congresswoman Jackie Speier (D-CA), joined by Congressman Tom Reed (R-NY) and 195 cosponsors, reintroduced her House Joint Resolution to facilitate expeditious ratification of the Equal Rights Amendment (ERA). By removing the arbitrary deadline for ratification, Rep. Speier's resolution clears up any legal ambiguity and reaffirms Congress' support for the ERA and women's equality. Senator Ben Cardin (D-MD) and Senator Lisa Murkowski (R-AK) also announced their companion joint resolution in the U.S. Senate, which also removes the deadline to ratify the ERA.
"Since our country's founding, women have been left out of the Constitution – intentionally. We were second-class citizens deprived of basic rights to vote, enter most jobs, or own property. To this day, we are paid less for our work, violated with impunity, and disproportionately suffer the burden of the COVID-19 pandemic. Enough is enough. With President Biden and Vice President Harris at the helm, this will finally be the year we ratify the ERA to the Constitution," said Rep. Jackie Speier, Co-Chair of the Democratic Women's Caucus.
"We care about ensuring every individual in our great nation, regardless of gender, has the opportunity to enjoy the same basic rights before the law. For survivors of sexual violence, pregnancy discrimination, or unequal pay, the ratification of the ERA will be a critical step towards equal justice," said Rep. Tom Reed. "This isn't an issue of politics – it's an issue of fairness for all Americans. Congress must press forward and end any unnecessary barriers to the ratification of the Equal Rights Amendment."
"There should be no time limit on equality. Even as we celebrate America's first female Vice President, our nation is held back as the only modern constitution that fails to enshrine full equality for both men and women. This is unacceptable," said Senator Ben Cardin. "Most Americans are surprised to learn that the ERA is not already part of the U.S. Constitution. The states have done their job to make this happen. Now Congress must finally do its job and remove any legal obstacles to certifying the ERA."
"As we begin a new Congress, I can think of no better legislation to lead with than one that removes impediments to find ratification of the Equal Rights Amendment—an amendment that firmly embeds in law equality between men and women. We first moved the ERA through Congress back in 1972, but we stalled out on certification by the states until last year when Virginia ratified the ERA. After years of work alongside Senator Cardin, I urge my colleagues to join us in ensuring equality for all," said Senator Murkowski.
"The health and economic crises caused by the COVID-19 pandemic put a spotlight on many underlying problems we, as a nation, have yet to resolve, including rampant gender discrimination. To build back better under the Biden-Harris Administration, we must go beyond band-aid solutions and temporary fixes.," said Rep. Carolyn B. Maloney. "Women and all marginalized genders need equality under the law. This can only be secured by adding the Equal Rights Amendment to our Constitution. It is long past time to finally cement gender equality in our nation's most important text, once and for all."
When Congress passed the ERA in 1972, it attached an arbitrary 7-year ratification deadline which was later extended three more years. By 1982, 35 states out of the required 38 states voted to ratify the amendment. Over the past several years, grassroots campaigns have successfully secured ratification votes in Nevada, Illinois, and Virginia, which became the 38th state to ratify the ERA last January. The House passed Rep. Speier's resolution in the 116th Congress, H.J.Res.79, on Feb. 13, 2020 with a bipartisan vote of 232-183. Both the House and Senate are expected to move quickly to hold a vote on the joint resolution this year.
A copy of Rep. Speier's Joint Resolution can be found here.
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"This is a historic and monumental step forward for all 94 percent of Americans who agree that women should have equal rights in our Constitution. In a time of deep division, here is something we all agree on: there can be no time limit on equality," said Carol Jenkins, president and CEO of the ERA Coalition. "We thank Senators Cardin and Murkowski and Reps. Speier and Reed for their bipartisan leadership and tireless commitment to equality. Against a backdrop of national turmoil and pain, today shows that progress is still possible, and the ERA is a great unifying opportunity to secure a more equal future for everyone," added Jenkins, whose leadership of the ERA Coalition has centered the perspectives and participation those whose lives are most impacted by systemic inequities, including Black, Indigenous and Women of Color, gender-nonconforming and transgender women and girls, and nonbinary people."
"It's never too late to do the right thing — and to be clear, ratifying the Equal Rights Amendment is the right thing," said Tina Tchen, president and CEO of TIME'S UP Now. "History was made this week when our first Madam Vice President was sworn into office, but structural barriers to equality for all genders will remain as long as our constitution does not make it plain that equal rights are for all, no matter your sex. Period."
"The 100-year fight for granting gender equality in the U.S. Constitution must not be shredded by an out-of-date and irrelevant timeline. Thankfully Rep. Jackie Speier is moving early in this Congressional session to remove this fig leaf and to help pave the pathway for the Equal Rights Amendment to be enshrined finally in the Constitution in 2021," said Eleanor Smeal, President of the Feminist Majority and a 50-year veteran in the struggle for the ERA.
"The need for the ERA has not expired, and our work to ensure that the Constitution reflects and reaffirms our national commitment to gender equality is more urgent than ever. Congress should lift the deadline as the next step to ensuring that the ERA becomes a part of our country's foundational documents," said Fatima Goss Graves, President and CEO of the National Women's Law Center (NWLC).
"Rep. Speier has long been a feminist champion and we applaud her efforts to remove the arbitrary deadline for ERA ratification and enshrine equal protections for all, regardless of sex, under the law," said Christian F. Nunes, president of the National Organization for Women (NOW). "NOW has long advocated for the ERA, believing this fundamental right is what will lead to more equal opportunity and treatment for women in all spheres of life. This is a long overdue step needed to protect against any potential rollback of the many advancements we have made for women's rights in this country."
"The research is clear: our efforts to end sexual violence are inextricably linked to women's equality. The Equal Rights Amendment is imperative and long overdue," said Terri Poore, Policy Director of the National Alliance to End Sexual Violence.
"The inauguration of the first woman and woman of color vice president marks a new day for our nation and our democracy to reimagine a better tomorrow," said Alejandra Y. Castillo, CEO, YWCA USA. "For generations, women have fought to be recognized in the U.S. Constitution and to achieve equality with men. The ratification of the Equal Rights Amendment is a critical step toward addressing the challenges disproportionately affecting women and is essential to advancing YWCA's intersectional mission to eliminate racism and empower women. YWCA USA applauds the introduction of the ERA and urges Members to swiftly pass this important bill."
"We continue to live in a society where women are underpaid, undervalued and treated as other. And for women of color, trans and queer women and women with disabilities, the inequities are magnified. We are encouraged that the renewed push for the ERA shows we are in a time of great momentum for fighting for equality for all women," said Erika Moritsugu, Vice President for Congressional Relations of the National Partnership for Women and Families.
"The unfulfilled promise of the Equal Rights Amendment remains as urgent today as it was in 1972. The House of Representatives lifting the deadline to ratify the ERA is an important step toward a nation where everyone has the freedom to thrive regardless of gender. We strongly support this legislation and urge Congress to adopt it," said Ria Tabacco Mar, Director of the ACLU Women's Rights Project.


If you've been following along on this season's One Room Challenge makeover of our master bedroom than you have seen that Annie Sloan Chalk Paint has played a pivotal role in transforming the room, most especially our four poster bed.
If you need a refresher on what was completed over the last 3 weeks of the One Room Challenge check out these posts.
Painting the bed was one of the most visually impactful transformations in this makeover, but what you might not have realized how many other elements in the room were updated or modified with the help of Chalk Paint.
My vanity, which I love and use nearly every day was painted a lighter grey mixed Paris Grey, Graphite and Coco. Then I gave it a subtle wash of a different combo of those colors and then finished with clear wax and little dark wax to give it an aged patina. I also used gold gilding wax to highlight some of the details. I especially like the Annie Sloan version of gilding wax. It is easier to apply than Rub N Buff and doesn't give off those noxious fumes.
I also used Chalk Paint on the lamps. After a coat of white primer dried, I applied a grey wash that I stippled off with a paper towel to create a marble inspired look. I am still deciding if that is the final look for these lamps.
The original plan was to dye my old, off white colored curtains with chalk paint. Unfortunately, the extra panel I thought I had stashed away was no where to be found, so I had to purchase new curtains.
I thought I have found the perfect panels, but the longer I lived with them I came to realize they would be so much better if they were a bit warmer and a tad darker. (They had just a hint more blue undertones than the wall color, On The Rocks by Sherwin Williams.) Finding another set of 3 panels in such a specific color way this late in the game and within my budget, was going to be nearly impossible.
So, yesterday I did what many would think was a crazy, hair-brained idea, I dyed the brand new panels. And you know what? Now they are perfect!
I mixed about a 1/2 cup of chalk paint in total into about 2 gallons of water in a big plastic bin. Stirred it up very well, so that it was a nice even mixture.
I cut off a few of the tabs on the back of the curtain so that I had extra pieces of fabric to test out the color.
Once I was happy with the shade of grey I created from a mixture of Paris Grey, Graphite and Coco, I submerged the curtains fully into the mixture.
I wrung each panel out as best I could without twisting it up too much and then hung them on a curtain rod suspended across a trellis over our swing in the backyard.
Each panel was nearly dry after a couple hours and then I repeated the process two more times until each of the 6 panels were dyed.
I could not be happier with the result. The color is more in line with what I had envisioned and dying the curtains also quieted the little bit of sheen of the fabric. It looks, and even feels more like linen, which is the look I was going for. They still need to be ironed and I might eventually line them for more body, but for now they are pretty great. Especially since I only spent $75 for them and I already had all of the chalk paint I needed to complete the transformation.
There are still a number of things to complete for the reveal. I've updated the original list addding a few more details I had failed to remember or mention previously.
Install molding from Metrie just as we did in the master bathroom.
Create symmetry in the room. This is probably the one feature of the room I struggled with the most. I finally had a lightbulb moment a few weeks ago and I can't wait to tell you how I am going to solve this pesky problem!
Reimagine my existing curtains and add shades from Payless Decor. This will help me stay on budget and has the potential to be an interesting DIY. UPDATE: I will be purchasing the right curtains, hopefully at the right price since what I wanted was free!
Give the existing lamps a makeover. They are extremely well made and have a very convenient switch on the base, a feature we love having next to the bed. The shape of the lamps are nice and I am always reluctant to get rid of something for the sake of having something new. I have started this, just debating on the finish I created.
New bedding is also in order to fit the new color scheme. I am thrilled to share that I have partnered with Laura Ashley Home for a beautiful new quilt set!
Frame prints purchased from my most recent trip to London, England.
Sew pillows. A bolster for the bed and two small rectangles for the pair of chairs.
Reconfigure family gallery wall above dresser.
Here's is a look again at the inspiration and links to sources.
I have been extremely fortunate to partner with these amazing companies. I'll be sure to share more details about each of them in the coming weeks!!!
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Ha- Shades of Grey- got me to click! And, wow! Gorgeous shades they are- I love all your chalk painting projects and can't wait to see the reveal next week!
What a great idea for the curtains. Love how they turned out. Nicely done!
I am intrigued with your idea and use of chalk paint to dye those curtains!! Do you think it would be possible to use chalk paint to dye a quilt? I have a quilt that my grandma made,and I want to keep it and display or use it. But the colors are way wrong. I have hesitated (,or maybe procrastinated?),about using Rit dye;but didn't know what else to use! It's a pieced quilt in all shades of browns,some yellow,tan,etc. I would love to have it accent my home,(which is gray,white,black,natural wood tones,n greenery)..do you think that would be possible?
I am so inspired by the repainting of your bed, I am seriously considering doing something similar to my old bedroom suite now, I love it so much!!!! This looks amazing!!!! Great job!
That bed is gorgeous!! And, I love that you used chalk paint to dye the curtains! Brilliant!
Can you tell me the maker of your blinds, too, and where you purchased them? I love your room!


LAKEWOOD: Eagle Ridge Halted For 1 Month!
Historic courtroom 1 was not packed as expected for Judge Marlene Lynch Ford's decision on whether the Eagle Ridge development application hearing could move forward.
It's at least a temporary victory for residents of the Fairways at Lake Ridge adult community.
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Very disappointing so few attended. The Robison couple assaulted in August, were there despite their injuries. The next hearing is 3/4 @ 1:30, Court room 1.
BTW it was a victory for all of Ocean County imagine the increased need for services 1000 family units of 6 or more people each will impose on the rest of us: environmental, traffic, education, social services, etc… This is the beginning of the urbanization of Ocean county as we know it.
not just the need for more services and more and more of our tax dollars going to support an unsustainable population…you also have the fact that there is not enough potable water without killing the pine barrens.(see recent yale study for documentation on that one) the sewage treatment plant is not big enough to handle what it gets already without adding more units into it. inadequate stormwater control is killing barnegat bay. can anyone say njpdes violations 10x fast? add that hydrology 101 says that if the aquifer is continously overdrawn, the groundwater contamination plume from joint base is going to spread that much faster…..in short, absolute environmental disaster on several levels. yet lakewood continues to insist on overdevelopment despite the scientifically proven consequences to everyone. i for one would like to know why njdep reversed their original denial.
maybe people are afraid to get beaten up if they show up.
Nonni Susan that is a legitimate concern. there are threats made all the time.
It's not disappointing at all that very few attended, it was to be expected, people do have to work during the day.
See people are quick to whine and complain yet can't be bother to show up. Same thing happens with voting.
this was definitely a victory for the fairview community. a small one, but a victory nonetheless. now lakewood planning board is on notice that they can no longer ignore lawsuits, objections, etc…and just plow ahead with whatever they want. i would have loved to have been a fly on the wall in the closed door session they had last night…..gotta wonder how many of them called the judge an anti semite?…it was made crystal the fact that other people have rights too….and those rights should be respected instead of ignored and trampled. here's hoping that the next hearing goes the same way.


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Why we should always wear an essential oil diffuser jewelry? There are a lot of benefits to wear essential oils and many ways of diffusing it. You can either apply them on your skin or use a room diffuser. The problem is that after a period of time, your skin will absorb the oil, thus no scent will remain. A room diffuser becomes terribly impractical due to its bulky nature. You may not even have access to a power outlet on the go, so you can't really carry a room diffuser with you everywhere.
With that being said, let's check out three really cool necklaces and bracelets that you can use as wearable essential oil diffusers.
BA has designed this strong and elegant necklace to diffuse essential oils everywhere you go, all day long. BA is known for their beautifully designed high-quality jewelry, and this essential oil diffuser necklace is no exception.
The necklace has a silver-colored chain made from zinc alloy. It is extremely durable and of good quality, though a bit heavy. The chain is 18 inches long and the round pendant is 1 inch in diameter.
With its lobster claw clasp, this diffuser necklace is sturdy and stable. The pendant is designed to open up like a locket, and the beautiful discs that fit inside are perfectly suited for any occasion.
There are four leather discs available with each package. Two of the discs are black while the other two are gray in color. All you have to do is place a drop or two of essential oil on your disc, insert it into the pendant, close it, and you are good to go. The scent will be released throughout the day.
This essential oil diffuser necklace looks like a small stainless steel owl, which is designed to be used as a locket. The unique design and beautiful craftsmanship from Maromalife makes this a favorite among users of essential oils.
The Premium Owl Lava Stone necklace has an adjustable stainless steel chain 24 inches long. The aromatherapy locket is made from brass and rhodium is used to plate the metal. As part of the package you receive 7 multicolored lava stones that are 14 mm in diameter. The lava stones are colored red, pink, purple, black, blue, green, and yellow. You end up having one different colored stone for every day of the week!
These lava stones are extremely absorbent and can be reused over and over again. They provide a great way to diffuse your preferred essential oil slowly throughout the day as you go about your daily activities. The weight of the necklace is about 27 grams.
Using the necklace is easy. Just open the pendant, pick whatever colored lava stone you want to use, place 2-3 drops of your essential oils on the stone, and place the stone in the locket. Once you have closed the locket and put it in the pendant, you can go out smelling fresh and wonderful.
This essential oils diffuser necklace is all about functionality and form. It is an elegantly designed gold locket that is crafted to resemble a beautiful sunflower. The chain is made from 316L surgical grade stainless steel plated with 24K gold. This high-quality finish is meant to guarantee the safety of your skin as well as provide pure and natural aesthetic value.
The package comes with a gift box that contains the locket, chain, and refillable cotton felt oil pads. These pads can hold the essential oils for a long time and are even washable. They come in 7 different colors to suit every day of the week.
To use this necklace diffuser, pour out 1-2 drops of your favorite essential oils onto one of the multicolored refill pads provided. Open the pendant and insert the pad into it, then hold it in place using the magnetic clasp.
The necklace is uniquely designed with two lobster clasps. One clasp holds the necklace at the back while the other fastens the chain to the locket at the front. This makes it extremely easy to refill your necklace any time the essential oil runs out. Instead of removing the whole chain from your neck, simply unclasp the locket from the chain, open the pendant, refill the pad, and clasp it back to the chain.
You can even choose to use the necklace as a car accessory instead of buying an air freshener.
With a wearable essential oil diffuser, you can now enjoy your favorite aromatherapy scent for a longer period of time, wherever you choose to go. These three necklaces provide diverse options that should suit your personal taste.


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Song list stays, but clicking list song --> refresh music preview activity.
I want stay this activity (song list) but music priview activity get intent and refreshing and playing new song.
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A: You could use a BroadcastReceiver for this.
private final BroadcastReceiver mHandleMessageReceiver = new BroadcastReceiver(){
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Register this BroadcastReciever with an Intent in your NowPlayingActivity's onCreate() like this,
registerReceiver(mHandleMessageReceiver, new IntentFilter("songchange"));

And don't forget to unregister the receiver onDestroy().
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And then in your PlaylistActivity on List item click do this,
Intent intent = new Intent("songchange");
intent.putExtra("pos", position);
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Back in November 2014, Blue Chalk launched a statewide public education support campaign created for the Oregon School Boards Association (OSBA), dubbed "The Promise of Oregon."
Since then we've rolled out three short films (Count 'em! One, two, three!), a petition, and a social media advertising campaign.
This month the second leg of the campaign wraps with "The Promise of Oregon: Alumni Anthem." The short film profiles 10 graduates of Oregon public schools—including Dan Wieden, co-founder of Wieden+Kennedy and Greg Bell, motivational speaker and author—as they reflect on the educational experiences that started them on their paths to success.
In full the campaign profiled more than 200 students across Oregon, and included six videos, a website, a branding package, a social media and email marketing strategy, an online advertising campaign, and a video with campaign celebrity sponsor, Nicholas Kristof of The New York Times.
Learn more about the campaign at promiseoregon.org.


On 17 and 18 April Lise de la Salle performs an impressive Schumann-diptych project in Bogota Teatro Mayor. Mirroring Robert and Clara's concertos, Lise joins Eckart Preu and Orquesta Filarmonica de Bogota with Robert Schumann's Op.54 concerto on 17th, in a concert broadcasted throughout all national TV channels.
The next day an all-female power concert takes place under the baton of Zoe Zeniodi conducting Fusion Filarmonica (an orchestra formed of the best young musicians of OFB) in Clara Schumann's Op.7.
This follows a performance with Thierry Fischer and Bergen Philharmonic in Lise de la Salle's praised interpretation of Rachmaninoff's Concerto for piano No.3, and precedes a very expected concert with Atlanta Symphony and Lionel Bringuier in Ravel's Concerto in G Major in a few weeks.


Happy New Year! I have a pretty good excuse for the lag time in our post - our Mac crashed! We used our Mac to upload photos from our camera and to upload the blog, so we've been out of commission for a while. The saddest part of losing our Mac is that we lost all of our photos from April - September 2012. Before that they were backed up on an external hard drive, luckily. Lessons learned: 1. Back up photos on the external hard drive more regularly and 2. Upload photos to an online program - Patrick created a SmugMug account for us, so hopefully we'll be all set (at least for a couple of years until technology changes).
The week before Christmas we stole a few extra days to celebrate the holidays by taking a little mid-week trip. Our first stop was to Duluth, and while Patrick attended a meeting online (super-dedicated U of M employee!) Charlotte and I enjoyed a peaceful lunch at Va Bene, an Italian Cafe, with a fantastic view of Lake Superior. That evening we visited Bentleyville with Grandma and Grandpa Russell. Charlotte slept during our first walk through the lights display, but conveniently woke up as we were leaving...so we walked through again.
We spent the night at the Edgewater Inn and Waterpark - Charlotte loved it! Our room was just around the corner from the water park, and there were hardly any other families there. I've heard it is much busier on the weekends, and we loved having the run of the place!
And even posted for a Santa Hat picture with Molly.
Charlotte woke up at home on Christmas morning and couldn't wait to try out the scooter from Grandpa Russell while wearing her snazzy Hello Kitty outfit from Grandma Russell.
Santa delivered on her wish for Baby Jaguar and Diego Rescue Pack. She was very excited.
So excited that she couldn't contain herself. Here she is jumping up and down with joy.
Charlotte and I had restful Christmas week at my parent's house while Patrick returned to work. We enjoyed watching Brave, which Charlotte received for Christmas, approximately 5 times and playing games with Grandma and Grandpa.
We wrapped up our holiday celebrations with extended families and began 2013 feeling very blessed. As Charlotte opened her gifts I couldn't help but think of kids who do not receive any at all, an important reminder to teach Charlotte gratitude and compassion - in addition to the joy and love she felt a lot of this year.
We haven't taken any photos since Christmas Day! Patrick did upload a video recently of Charlotte's dance skills. She loves dancing, and does it whenever possible. Despite what Grandma and Grandpa Russell may comment (see previous blog post), Charlotte has excellent moves. Just last night she was break dancing during a dance contest at our neighbor girl's birthday party - so sad to have missed getting video of that!


Marine Wharf has been designed to complement Surrey Quays' maritime history and blend in with the rich urban landscape whilst providing a calm retreat from central London life. Marine Wharf residents enjoy exclusive access to a residents only fitness and leisure suite, 24 hour concierge and On-site cafe and supermarket.
The development incorporates a linear park running through the development, which was formerly the Grand Surrey Canal, and is only a moments walk from the Thames Path Walk which stretches for 40 miles along the river. The development is ideally located in the heart of Surrey Quays, and is a short walk from Canada Water Underground station and a plethora of local shops, bars, cafes and restaurants.


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Awful Details Released About The Murder Of Iana Kasian, The LA Model Tortured, Scalped And Killed By Her Ex In Front Of Their Child
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By Emily Blackwood — Written on Sep 26, 2017
Photo: Independent
After moving from Ukraine to Los Angeles in 2014, 30-year-old model Iana Kasian 35-year-old graphic novelist Blake Leibel, who later became her boyfriend. Leibel's family come from money and he is the heir to his father's million-dollar property fortune in Toronto, Canada.
It's unclear how long Kasian and Leibel had been dating before they had a baby together — a daughter who is now 1.
In the days leading up to Kasian's brutal death at the hands of Leibel, according to police — there were signs her boyfriend was becoming increasingly unstable and violent.
A year before the murder, Leibel ws living a completely different life. He was happily married to a former model Amanda Braun who was the mother of his son and pregnant with another.
But suddenly one day, he randomly walked out on her when she was eight and a half months pregnant and cut off all ties with his friends.
"We all thought [he stopped talking to us] because he was embarrassed of what had happened with his wife," one friend said.
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"(Amanda was) 8 and a half months pregnant and one day, he's gone," Braun's lawyer, Pedram Mansouri, said. "He just completely changed, from what I understand."
Braun gave birth to their second son in August 2015, and within months, Kasian — his new girlfriend — became pregnant with his child as well. His ex-wife said she only found out about Kasian when she bumped into her ex on the street.
"Blake … had a mid-life crisis, left his wife, immediately got another girl pregnant, abandoned all his friend," Mansouri said. Friends who were close to the graphic novelist said during that time he became obsessed with themes of violence and brutality.
He had even recently published a graphic novel titled "Syndrome" that was filled with cartoon images of decapitated and bloodied women.
The novel tells a story about a serial killer who is trying to find a cure for men who "do terrible things."
The book's foreword reads: "If you loved hurting things, what would you do?"
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In May, Kasian gave birth to a daughter, and anyone who spoke to Leibel around that time said he seemed happy.
What should have been a happy time in Leibel's life was quickly shadowed by violence and scandal.
On May 20, 2016, he was arrested on suspicion of sexual assault and spent 15 hours in jail before posting $100,000 bail. After learning of the arrest, Kasian moved out of their apartment and in with her mother.
On May 24, Leibel reached out to her and asked her to meet because he "couldn't live without her." She agreed and went back to their apartment.
When she didn't return, Kasian's mother went to the apartment and knocked on the door and yelled for them to come out. When no one opened up, she called the police. Law enforcement felt they did not have enough probable cause to break down the door.
It wasn't until the next morning that they finally did — and they found a gruesome murder scene.
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Police found Iana Kasian's mangled body lying dead next to her newborn daughter, who was alive.
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According to the autopsy report, her scalp was cut off — along with portions of her face — her jaw was bitten, blood was drained from her body and she suffered blunt force trauma to the head. The crime mirrors similar details of the crimes committed in Leibel's book.
Her official cause of death was exsanguination, the act of draining a person's blood. The autopsy also revealed that she lived for at least eight hours after receiving the scalp injury.
"I have never seen this before," Dr. James Ribe, of the Los Angeles County Coroner's office. "And I doubt hardly any forensic pathologists in this country or abroad have even seen this, outside of, perhaps, wartime ... it's extremely rare."
Leibel has been charged with murder, mayhem, aggravated mayhem and tortured. His lawyers are planning to argue that he is mentally unfit for trial.
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Emily Blackwood is an editor at YourTango who covers pop culture, true crime, dating, relationships and everything in between. Every Wednesday at 10:20 p.m. you can ask her any and all questions about self-love, dating, and relationships LIVE on YourTango's Facebook page. You can follow her on Instagram (@blackw00d) and Twitter (@emztweetz).
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We hope your 2016 is going well! We have had an exciting and productive academic year in Anthropology! We have had a lot of fun this past year with our annual banquet (involving a competitive and exciting game of Anthropology Heads Up), a successful Anthropology and Sociology Undergraduate Research Conference, and many wonderful accomplishments by our Santa Clara University anthropology undergraduates. Morris Kim (Anthropology, 2015) was awarded the Nobili Medal, annually presented to the male student graduate judged outstanding in academic performance, personal character, school activities, and constructive contribution to the University by the faculty and the provost. Please see our student award section for our annual Anthropology awards.;
We are really excited to report recent publications that have involved SCU students and alumni. Dr Kealhofer worked with Morris Kim and Maxine DeVincenzi to publish "Phytoliths in Chinese foxtail millet (Setaria italica)" in the journal Review of Palaeobotany and Palynology. Dr. Lee Panich has recently published work on obsidian artifacts from the Mission Santa Clara. He worked with several student research assistants to identify the geographic sources of 1020 obsidian artifacts that have been recovered on campus. Dr. Panich argued that Mission Santa Clara Native peoples maintained access to sources outside of the mission walls.
Dr. Mary Hegland's book Days of Revolution: Political Unrest in an Iranian Village continues to receive high praise in the form of book reviews and book awards. She was recently awarded the Gold Medal (World History Category) in the 2015 Independent Publisher Book Awards (IPPYs) and the Alpha Sigma Nu Book Award, sponsored by the Alpha Sigma Nu and the Association of Jesuit Colleges and Universities. We are also excited to announce that she was invited to become a Fellow at the National Humanities Center during the academic year 2016-17 where she will work on her book on religion, rituals and politics in an Iranian settlement. We are also looking forward to the release of Dr. Matt Jobin's second book in the Nethergrim Series, The Skeleth. It will be available in hardcover and Kindle on May 10, 2016. His first book The Nethergrim continues to receive accolades including New York Public Library's list of Best Books for Teens and Texas Library Association's 2015 Lone Star Reading List.
This year, we welcomed a new academic year lecturer to the department, Dr. Patrick Gallagher. Dr. Gallagher received his PhD from Stanford University. He examines environmental conservation in Coastal Belize and is teaching Introduction to Cultural Anthropology, Environmental Anthropology, Anthropological Methods, and Political Anthropology.
We are looking forward to many exciting departmental changes. The College of Arts and Sciences has welcomed a new dean, Dean Debbie Tahmassebi. She is working hard to raise money for all of our departments and recruit new faculty! We will welcome a new faculty member in biological anthropology beginning in September 2016. In addition, we are examining our own curriculum and learning outcomes that will culminate in an external review of our program during Fall 2016.
We look forward to hearing more from our alumni, please find us on LinkedIn and Facebook.
Michelle Bezanson
Chair, Department of Anthropology
Anthropology and Environmental Studies and Sciences double major Julia Tawney spent Summer 2015 teaching in Bali.
Faculty Updates
Michelle Bezanson has had an eventful year. During summer 2015, she worked in Zambia and Costa Rica. She and Allison McNamara ('15) explored a new field site to examine juvenile vervet monkey locomotion.
Patrick Gallagher thoroughly enjoyed teaching classes in environmental and political anthropology, anthropological theory and the introductory course to cultural anthropology.
Mary Hegland had a very active research year! She began learning about Muslim reformism, conducted research in Iran, and engaged students with interviewing Iranian-American women in the Santa Clara area.
Mythri Jegathesan spent two and a half months in Sri Lanka conducting research in and around tea plantations in Central Province and with migrant and NGO workers in the capital, Colombo.
Matt Jobin was honored in 2015 to have his first work of fiction, The Nethergrim, chosen as the SCU Book of the Quarter for spring. In addition to teaching many of his favorite courses, he was able to draft, edit and complete the sequel to The Nethergrim, The Skeletch, which launches May 2016.
Lisa Kealhofer was on leave in the Fall 2015 doing some writing and beginning a new research project in Cambodia. She visited Angkor Wat for the first time, which she found truly amazing!
Sangeeta Luthra received a small grant for her ongoing research on Sikh American institution building in the post 9/11 period. She presented papers on this research at two conferences.
Beginning autumn of 2014 and extending through the summer of 2015, Lee Panich conducted preliminary archival and field research for a new collaborative archaeological project with scholars from the Federated Indians of Graton Rancheria and the University of California, Santa Cruz.
Russell Skowronek, who taught at Santa Clara University from 1991-2009, was honored with the Norman Neuerburg Award, by the California Mission Studies Association. The award recognizes outstanding contributions towards the study and preservation of California's missions, presidios, pueblos, and ranchos.
Susan Babbel enjoyed her first year as Sr. Administrative Assistant in Anthropology. After total knee replacement surgery in November she can enjoy walking on such a beautiful campus once again.
Alumni: We would love to hear from you! What journeys in your life after graduation have led you to where you are today? Read More »
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The FBI and law enforcement agencies from several European countries have shut down an underground marketplace that specialized in selling access to hacked computers and servers. Called xDedic, the site had been around for years, first on the open internet and then also on the Tor network. According to a 2016 report from Kaspersky Lab, the online shop was run by a group of Russian-speaking hackers.
The takedown happened Thursday but was only announced January 28 by Europol and Eurojust, who coordinated the investigation among authorities in Belgium, the U.S. and Ukraine. Law enforcement in Germany helped confiscate the site's IT infrastructure, and the domain names were seized through an order issued by a U.S. judge.
Police also searched nine locations in Ukraine and questioned three suspects in the country in connection to running the site or selling access to hacked servers through it. RDP (Remote Desktop Protocol) access to servers was sold for between $6 and $10,000, and customers could filter the servers by geographic location, operating system and other criteria.
Tens of thousands of servers were listed on the marketplace over the years and they included servers from businesses from various sectors, educational organizations, government institutions, hospitals, emergency services and major metropolitan transit authorities. The investigators estimate that the site facilitated over $68 million in fraud.
In addition to remote access to servers, xDedic vendors also provided buyers with RDP patches to enable concurrent logins on hacked machines as well as proxies to install on servers and other tools to collect information from them. In 2016, the number of hacked servers listed was 75,000, but it later increased.
Authorities in Belgium launched an investigation into xDedic in 2016 after the site was used to sell access to machines from many organizations in the country. This resulted in an agreement of cooperation between Belgium, Ukraine, Eurojust and Europol in 2018. Meanwhile, authorities in the U.S. were running their own investigation into the site and its administrators, and last year they joined forces with European investigators in a series of meetings.
"Through their coordinated efforts, Belgian, Ukrainian and American judicial, prosecutorial and police authorities struck a devastating blow against the online marketplace for the illegal trade of hacked computer systems," Eurojust said in its takedown announcement. "An important signal was also sent to the perpetrators of other online criminal activities, including on the dark web, that they are not immune from criminal investigation and prosecution."
The hackers gained access to servers mainly through RDP brute-force attacks with lists of hacked or common credentials. RDP attacks are increasing in popularity among hackers, yet they are preventable with proper protections in place. For example, businesses should have good password policies in place for remote access and to enforce limits for login attempts.
In September, the FBI's Internet Crime Complain Center (IC3) issued a public alert about "the rise of dark markets selling RDP Access," and listed the most common causes for compromise as weak passwords, outdated versions of RDP with flawed CredSSP encryption, unrestricted access to default RDP port (TCP 3389) and allowing unlimited login attempts to user accounts. The alert also included useful recommendations for addressing such weaknesses.
Attackers have abused RDP access in the past to deploy ransomware, such as SamSam, CrySiS and CryptON and to steal sensitive information. Some of these malware threats have caused major disruptions in hospitals and other public institutions.


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Our history began in Prato from the shared idea of four founders and a team of technicians with solid operational experience in Oil & Gas. The range of specialized services has since expanded with consulting solutions for product compliance according to the main national and international legal standards, which are applicable to every sector, including steel, paper and energy.
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Year after year, we tried to make our way in a market that already had the presence of large companies and certification bodies with our clear and concrete consulting style.
We were convinced that our consultancy could really be different: specific, operational and active in disseminating knowledge in order to constantly meet industry changes.
From CE, EAC, UL, CSA, SIL certification to Hazop and FMEDA analysis, our solutions have always met the needs of the entire industrial supply chain.
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2014 was another turning point. The attention of some customers located in Scotland was focused on Industrial Cyber Security, and ours was focused on the IEC 62443 standard. From our R&D we understood that this was a different topic from IT cyber security, which had been known for a long time.
Our affinity to such a cutting-edge issue proved to be immediate, as well as crucial.
Digitization was going to increasingly take up more space, and with it came new risks related to the proper operation of networked equipment. This was undoubtedly going to affect the safety of manufacturing companies, who were potential targets for hackers.
We understood that there is no safety without security: we could no longer talk about product safety without considering its IT component. Therefore, we developed services aimed at manufacturers and users for even more comprehensive protection of their infrastructure.
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Today we are a company operating in more than 10 sectors, with consulting and certification projects developing steadily over the years. We collaborate with manufacturers and end users belonging to large corporations and established entities on the national and international scene. We share the same philosophy of doing business with our customers: always maintaining belief in the value of safety, the development of skills and the evolution of business.
We have 4 offices around the world. In addition to the corporate office in Prato, we have added the office in Viadana, and companies based in Glasgow and Houston, as well as partnerships with major technology suppliers established in the international market.
2 independent internal divisions joined H-ON Consulting: MSS Consulting and BYHON, which specialize respectively in occupational health and safety and management systems according to ISO 45001 and an ANSI and ISASecure® accredited certification body to issue SIL and IEC 62443 certifications.
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We wish for change, we wish for more knowledge of safety and security issues, and we want to actively contribute to them.
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We believe that it is essential to establish one's own success while fully respecting customers. Customers are our partners in achieving business goals, with a view to professional growth for both parties. To enhance the value of our customers' products, it is essential to work by pursuing common goals.
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For us, occupational health and safety is not only a commitment to our employees but a culture ingrained in the way we do things which we also try to transmit to our customers and suppliers.
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Our commitment starts with the assessment of all risks to which our employees may be exposed, whether these are those potentially present in our offices, or those at our customers' premises during inspections or related to any use of company vehicles. Our Safety Policy is based on the following principles:
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Note: This picnic was originally published on Eat Boutique. I will also point out that I've also moved back to Massachusetts as of August 2012 so I'm happy to report that I've been enjoying the last remaining vestiges of a "proper" summer.
In San Francisco summer as we know it back east is an elusive animal so when a sunny day in June happens on a weekend, especially after many days of mid-week clouds and fog, it's your solemn duty to take advantage of the opportunity. Our apartment has multiple shared spaces where you can sit outside, catch a few rays, and grill some grub. They're great spots and amazingly enough you rarely run into anyone else while you're reading and sipping a glass of wine or sizzling steaks.
The balcony on the floor below our apartment contains a very pretty "secret garden" and ample seating for outdoor feasting. There's also a peekaboo view of Mission Creek which, two blocks further down, flows into McCovey Cove – home of the Giants and the most beautiful ballpark I've ever been to (sorry Fenway!) All-in-all it's the perfect spot for an urban picnic and affords you very little opportunity to come up with silly excuses about why you shouldn't gather some ingredients and whip up a warm weather meal.
The highlights of our weekend picnic were strawberries and fresh cherries. I especially enjoyed the seasonal take on caprese salad which replaced tomatoes with super sweet berries. Plus, I can't help but point out how much the crostini pieces layered with brie and chocolate looked like elegant (although unintentional) s'mores.
An added bonus of the warm weather and bright sun was the cheese and chocolate melting a bit. By the time we ate the crispy pieces of baguette everything was gooey and perfect. Our meal was, admittedly heavy on the pink ingredients so it only seemed appropriate that we washed it all down with a vibrant and refreshing Rose from Naked Wines. I'm absolutely looking forward to my next sunny afternoon now so I can try out another picnic menu. Please share your favorite dishes with me in the comments. I'd love to hear all of your delicious ideas!
Slice cheese to fit baguette toasts and put 1 slice on each toast. Top each with 2 cherry halves and a chocolate curl or square.
Combine all of the ingredients and dress with olive oil, balsamic vinegar, and sea salt.
Bring water to a boil and cook rice noodles according to package directions. Drain, rinse and cool (makes about 2 cups).
Line up ingredients in small bowls before beginning to make rolls. Fill a large bowl or saucepan with very warm water. Place a rice paper round in the hot water. Soak for between 30 seconds and 1 minute, or until rice round is pliable and pattern on the round is barely visible. Remove and place on a clean, slightly damp kitchen towel.
Place 2 basil leaves on the inner edge of the rice round, about 1-inch from the edge and leaving about 1-inch on each side. Top with approximately 1/4 cup cooked rice noodles. Place 2 shrimp halves on top. Top with about 2 tablespoons carrots, then 2 leaves of mint. Fold 1 piece of lettuce leaf and place on top of pile. Bring the edge over filling and tuck underneath. As you continue to roll, fold in the sides. Finish rolling, repeat with the other rolls, and reserve under a damp cloth or paper towel. When ready to serve, slice in half and serve, cut ends up, with dipping sauce.
Dissolve sugar in warm water, combine with other ingredients, and chill until ready to use.
Your favorite dressing, I usually use a balsamic vinaigrette.
On a platter layer the ingredients in the following order: arugula, quinoa, beets, orange segments, goat cheese, and then top with dressing. Serve at room temperature.
What a gorgeous gourmet picnic. Did you do all this work just for you and CK?
What a cute idea! I love the idea of pairing cherries with Brie and chocolate. Yum!


OTTAWA, CANADA - An official investigation into Canada's 13th case of mad cow disease said today infected feed was most likely to blame – the same reason given in many previous cases.
On June 2, 2008 a cow on a dairy operation in the Fraser Valley area of British Columbia was destroyed following a brief illness. The carcass was collected from the farm by a disposal company on June 3, 2008, and subsequently selected for sampling by the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) under Canada's National BSE Surveillance Program.
A feed investigation focused on feeds to which the case animal may have had access during its first year of life and on the manufacturing practices used to produce each of these feeds.
All feed products to which the BSE case animal had access were intended for feeding to ruminants. These consisted of farm-grown and purchased forages and feed products from four different commercial suppliers. On-farm mixing equipment consisted of a mixer wagon used to combine forages with commercial products for lactating and dry cows and heifers. A dog on the farm was fed in the house, away from the dairy operation, thereby eliminating pet food as a potential source of prohibited material.
For the first two months of its life, the BSE case animal was housed individually in a calf hutch and fed milk and commercially prepared heifer ration. From two to twelve months of age, the animal was housed in a series of indoor group pens with animals of similar age and continued to be fed heifer ration as well as distiller's grains and trace mineralized salt.
Other commercial products used on the farm included complete rations for the lactating and dry cows as well as a dry cow mineral. These products were not fed to the BSE case animal prior to twelve months of age, however, the same on-farm mixer wagon was used to mix rations for both the BSE case animal and the older animals.
The trace mineralized salt blocks, dry cow mineral and distiller's grains used on-farm were obtained from specialized facilities not handling prohibited material and delivered in dedicated trucks. These products were ruled out as possible sources of contamination.
Following the recommendations of the World Health Organization, Canada implemented a ruminant feed ban in 1997 prohibiting the use of certain animal protein products, known as prohibited material, in the manufacture of feed intended for ruminants. However, these materials could be utilized in the manufacture of feeds for non-ruminant species provided that appropriate measures were taken to avoid contamination of ruminant feed.
Investigation at the commercial feed manufacturer which was the sole supplier of heifer ration and some dry cow ration, identified that this facility utilized prohibited material in the preparation of rations for non-ruminant species. Components of this facility were dedicated to the manufacture of feeds not containing prohibited material in the formula. However, bulk ingredient receiving and finished feed conveyances were cross-utilized. Written procedures and production records were insufficient to rule out possible contamination with prohibited material at these points affecting both ration types delivered to the case farm.
Investigation at a second commercial feed manufacturer that supplied the farm with the majority of both lactation and dry cow rations showed the facility handled prohibited material for a short period of time during the timeframe of interest. Review of production records for the feeds of interest did not identify avenues of contamination with prohibited material.
Investigation at the third commercial feed manufacturer that supplied the farm with some dry cow ration revealed this facility was not handling prohibited material during the time frame of interest. Feeds from this facility were delivered in company owned trucks and were ruled out.
The fourth commercial feed manufacturer supplied the farm with one delivery of each of lactation ration and dry cow ration when the case animal was eleven months old. Investigation revealed that the facility was using prohibited material at this time. Written procedures to prevent contamination with prohibited material were in place, however, review of the production records identified the lactation feed was stored in a load out bin that previously contained a prohibited material feed without documented cleanout in between.
Considering the farm's feeding regime and specific production records reviewed, a likely source of exposure to BSE infectivity was the heifer ration. However, potential ingestion of dry cow ration from the first manufacturer or the single delivery of lactation ration from the fourth manufacturer exists and potential contamination of these products cannot be ruled out.
The detection of this case does not change any of Canada's BSE risk parameters. The location and age of the animal are consistent with previous cases. Surveillance results to date, including this case, reflect an extremely low level of BSE in Canada.
Since the confirmation of BSE in a native-born animal in May 2003, Canada has significantly increased its targeted testing of cattle in high-risk categories advocated by the OIE (including non-ambulatory animals). This effort is directed at determining the level of BSE in Canada, while monitoring the effectiveness of the risk-mitigating measures in place. Canada's National BSE Surveillance Program continues to demonstrate an extremely low level of BSE in Canada, with 13 positive animals detected.
With respect to BSE, the safety of beef produced in Canada is assured by public health measures enacted in 2003. The removal of specific risk material (SRM) - the tissues that have been demonstrated to have the potential to harbour BSE infectivity - from all animals slaughtered for human consumption is the most effective single measure to protect consumers in Canada and importing countries from exposure to BSE infectivity in meat products.
As demonstrated by the surveillance system, the feed ban implemented in 1997 is effectively preventing the amplification of BSE in Canada's feed system. Additional regulations to enhance Canada's feed ban were enacted in 2007. The most important change is the removal of SRM from all animal feeds, pet food and fertilizer. The enhancement will accelerate progress toward eradicating BSE from the national cattle herd by preventing more than 99 per cent of potential BSE infectivity from entering the Canadian feed system. These measures are effectively minimizing the risk of BSE transmission.
Canada is officially categorized under the OIE's science-based system as a controlled BSE risk country. This status clearly recognizes the effectiveness of Canada's surveillance, mitigation and eradication measures, and acknowledges the work done by all levels of government, the cattle industry, veterinarians and ranchers to effectively manage and eventually eradicate BSE in Canada.


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MSP releases the trailer for CLAIM, The Greatest Ski Movie...EVER!
Crested Butte, CO – June 23, 2008 - Matchstick Productions' new release, "CLAIM, The Greatest Ski Movie... EVER!" debuts on September 14th in Whistler, BC at the Telus Centre.  This premiere marks MSP's twentieth ski film release and fourth world premiere hosted by Whistler/Blackcomb.
MSP brings their award-winning approach to the table with "CLAIM," this time poking fun at themselves and the industry as a whole.  Highlights from the film include the introduction of 15-year-old phenom Sean Pettit, early season deep pow with Mark Abma, Matchstick's return to Alaska over the course of four epic shoots, and a speed riding session from Chamonix, France – literally a synthesis of paragliding and skiing where skiers skip down sheer mountain faces with the aid of a small paraglider.  Matchstick captured this insane new sport with a state of the art high-definition helicopter mounted camera.  "We have been doing this for over 15 years and we feel like with 'CLAIM' we have created a masterpiece. This film is really going to blow some minds," claims executive producer Murray Wais.
"CLAIM" features several longtime MSP all-stars as well as a few newcomers, making up an A list roster including Mark Abma, Ingrid Backstrom, Rory Bushfield, Chris Davenport, Simon Dumont, Stian Hagen, Hugo Harrisson, James Heim, Eric Hjorleifson, PK Hunder, CR Johnson, Shane McConkey, Jon Olsson, Sean Pettit, Chris Rubens, TJ Schiller, Colby West, and Jacob Wester.
"CLAIM" is shot in high-definition on location in Whistler, Chamonix, Courmayer, Valdez, Aspen, Chatter Creek, and additional destinations worldwide.  The Matchstick Movie Tour visits over 100 locations across the globe this fall, featuring athlete appearances, poster signings, after parties, live entertainment, and more.  Please visit http://www.skimovie.com/tour to find out when "CLAIM" will be at a location near you.


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Pot Stocks, ETFs, Top News And Data From The Cannabis Industry This Week
Javier Hasse , Benzinga Staff Writer
March 09, 2018 4:40pm 2085 Comments
Cannabis stocks seem to be rebounding after a tough February. Over the last week, the United States Marijuana Index, which tracks 15 of the largest marijuana stocks in the U.S., posted gains of 5.5 percent. Meanwhile, the North American Marijuana Index, was a bit more volatile on the back of Canadian stocks, ultimately surging 7.4 percent over the week.
The Horizons Marijuana Life Sciences Index ETF (OTC: HMLSF) rose 4.2 percent over the five days of the week, while the ETFMG Alternative Harvest ETF (NYSE: MJ) gained 2.2 percent.
It wasn't all green on this side of the lawn.
"This week offered a reminder that cannabis stock investors should be cautious," 420 Investor Alan Brochstein told Benzinga, as he referenced a promotion scandal involving OWC Pharmaceutical Research Corp (OTC: OWCP). "Jeff Friedland, a very public promoter of OWC Pharma, was sued by the SEC for not properly disclosing his relationship with the company and dumping stock onto the market as he continued to promote the stock on its behalf. OWCP never properly disclosed the payment of 5.1 million shares to Friedland."
Here are some of the top marijuana stocks in U.S. exchanges and how the performed this week:
22nd Century Group Inc (NYSE: XXII): up 10 percent
Aphria Inc (OTC: APHQF): up 1.9 percent
Aurora Cannabis Inc (OTC: ACBFF): up 6.7 percent
Cannabis Sativa Inc (OTC: CBDS): down 18 percent
CannTrust Holdings Inc (OTC: CNTTF): down 8.9 percent
Canopy Growth Corp (OTC: TWMJF): up 7.5 percent
Cronos Group Inc. (NASDAQ: CRON): down 3.2 percent
GW Pharmaceuticals PLC- ADR (NASDAQ: GWPH): up 4.2 percent
iAnthus Capital Holdings Inc (OTC: ITHUF): down 2.3 percent
India Globalization Capital, Inc. (NYSE: IGC): down 2.8 percent
MedReleaf Corp(OTC: MEDFF): up 5.3 percent
Scotts Miracle-Gro Co (NYSE: SMG): up 1 percent
THC Biomed Intl Ltd (OTC: THCBF): up 35.3 percent
Zynerba Pharmaceuticals Inc (NASDAQ: ZYNE): down 9.8 percent
iAnthus Capital Holdings, which holds one of the only two dispensary licenses in Brooklyn and the only dispensary serving the 500,000 residents of Staten Island, announced it signed a lease for its new Brooklyn location. The dispensary will be situated across the street from the Barclays Center. Both the Brooklyn and Staten Island locations can make deliveries to Manhattan.
"The build-out of this high-traffic dispensary location in Brooklyn is a big step in our New York market presence," Hadley Ford, CEO of iAnthus and former Goldman Sachs Group Inc (NYSE: GS) executive, told Benzinga. "We're looking forward to serving Brooklyn's 2.6 million residents, as well as Manhattan's 1.6 million residents through our delivery service."
Research and testing firm xChemistry DNA recently launched a personalized DNA test for cannabis consumers dubbed CannaGx. Through comprehensive analysis, the firm identifies how an individual metabolizes, processes, and responds to cannabinoids – the active chemical ingredients in cannabis and other plants. In turn, the DNA analysis helps consumers learn how cannabinoids may be used to provide relief for various symptoms (including pain, insomnia, and anxiety), translating the data into more specific guidelines for cannabis use.
Leafbuyer Technologies Inc (OTC: LBUY) announced the start of the second phase in the implementation of its blockchain platform aimed at verifying transactions with dispensaries.
"We believe decentralized networks will be the next giant wave in technology. Building our platforms with this integration can give our customers tools that were not possible just a few years ago. Blockchain has the possibility to be a game-changer," Leafbuyer's CEO Kurt Rossner told Benzinga.
"It's important to the cannabis industry because the underlying technology allows for better tracking, verification and proof of ROI, " COO Mark Breen added.
The latest edition of Goldleaf's "Patient Journal" was co-edited byHabu Health, a cannabis tech company run by a female neuroscientist with ample experience in opioid and cannabis research, Dr. Adie Poe.
"The teams at Goldleaf and Habu have something very important in common: we both believe in reproducible health outcomes with cannabis," Dr. Poe told Benzinga. "A major step in achieving this goal is to systematically track which plants produce which results. The newest issue of The Patient Journal allows individuals to do just this; it's a great tool to allow people to enhance their health by tracking their results."
Last week, MPX Bioceutical Corp (OTC: MPXEF) reported its third quarter results. During a conference call, the company also discussed its Arizona operations. The team thinks its Arizona operations, including the pending acquisition of The Holistic Center, will generate sales of C$40 million ($31.2 million) in fiscal 2019.
"The company, with its base in Arizona, its expansion into Nevada and pending Massachusetts business, is on track to be one of the largest revenue generators among publicly-traded cannabis companies," Brochstein said.
Tikun Olam USA said it closed its $7 million offering of 6 percent convertible promissory notes maturing in March 2019. Proceeds will be used for several operational and expansion purposes.
Learn more about these news and others featuring Insys Therapeutics Inc (NASDAQ: INSY) and Namaste Technologies Inc (OTC: NXTTF) with Green Market Report's Marijuana Money:
An article in The American Journal of Psychiatry revealed the findings of a multicenter randomized controlled trial, which suggests "CBD has beneficial effects in patients with schizophrenia. As CBD's effects do not appear to depend on dopamine receptor antagonism, this agent may represent a new class of treatment for the disorder."
Hiku Brands Company Ltd (OTC: DJACF)'s women-focused brand Van der Pop recently surveyed 1,530 North American women about their perceptions, consumption and interests related to cannabis with the hope of facilitating more meaningful conversations that reflect the needs of real women. Check out some of the findings in the interesting infographic below. And make sure to follow our Wonder Women of Weed series.
Same as investments in the industry, cannabis tech companies are growing at a very fast pace. Marijuana business management and compliance firm Flowhub recently reported its revenue had grown more than 800 percent over 2017. Management expects to process more than $1.5 billion dollars in transactions over 2018.
It's estimated that cannabis sales in 2017 generated federal tax revenue of $2.9 billion. This figure is expected to continue to surge consistently, hitting $6.7 billion by 2025. The aggregate number for the 2017-2025 period stands around $44 billion.
Marijuana Business Daily recently issued a report revealing that Nevada cannabis retails sold roughly $200 million worth of recreational weed since adult-use sales debut only six months ago.
"Nevada's adult-use program has certainly gotten off to a hot start, but rec sales in Colorado and Washington state have grown by leaps and bounds in the years since launch. Currently, average monthly sales in Nevada are just over $32 million, while Colorado and Washington state's average monthly sales over the latest six months of available data are $96.7 million and $79.7 million, respectively," the report said. "Whether rec sales in Nevada will grow as dramatically remains to be seen and will depend on how certain aspects of Nevada's market develop."
Marijuana delivery company Eaze has been helping California's cannabis businesses comply with new regulations of the state and, in the process, the team has arrived at some interesting conclusions. For instance, they noted Prop 64 has come with the unintended consequence of limiting low-income patients' access to cannabis.
As medical cannabis legalization kicks in in Colombia, which seems like the hottest legal marijuana market right now, a few socially conscious businesses are striving to benefit impoverished, local, indigenous communities that paid the price of the war on drugs for decades. One such company is La finca Interacviva-ArachnaMed, a cultivation license holder with a unique approach to business.
Unlike its peers, the firm grows non-psychoactive cannabis through a non-centralized network of local farmers and indigenous tribes, often providing them with the resources to stop producing illegal crops like coca, used to make powdered cocaine – most of which is exported to the U.S.
March 21: The Daily Marijuana Observer is hosting a Women in Weed event, featuring some of the most accomplished female leaders in the cannabis industry. The panel will take place on March 21, at Projective Space LES in New York. "Sharing our experiences and discussing the opportunities that exist for women in this space is so important as we work together to create a more inclusive and diverse industry," one of the presenters, Point Seven Group founder and CEO Ashley Picillo, told Benzinga. "While the west coast and Colorado have certainly led the charge in terms of legalization and rapid industry expansion, it's clear that the Northeast will play an enormous role in shaping what the industry looks like in the next few years and I personally hope to see more of these companies built and driven by women."
March 21: In an effort to build bridges (and not walls) with Latin America and its cannabis market, Arizona's Marijuana Industry Trade Association (MITA-AZ) is hosting former Mexican President Vicente Fox during its upcoming monthly networking meeting.
Picture by Javier Hasse.
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