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Saudi Arabia Witnesses A 70% Rise In Women's Participation In Sports
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Participation of women in sports across Saudi Arabia has increased by a staggering 70 percent and has done so in just a few years. This achievement was announced by the nation's sports minister, Prince Abdulaziz Bin Turki Al-Faisal, during a virtual speech titled "Opportunities for Youth to Create a Better Future", at the G20 summit in Riyadh.
During the event, Prince Abdulaziz spoke on the importance and success of the Kingdom's long-term efforts to empower its women and youth through sports. Indeed, over the last couple of years, Saudi Arabia has set its sights on becoming a nation where sports are part and parcel of its identity, a vision made evident it its various efforts, from increasing its support of athletics at every level of society, to hosting the largest traditional sporting events in the world including horse racing and falconry.
In addition, the G20 summit coincided with the launch of the first Women's Football League (WFL) in Saudi Arabia, marking a key achievement for the Kingdom and its women. The league is run by the Saudi Sports for All Federation (SFA), and currently has a total of 24 football teams, with over 600 players, from Dammam, Jeddah, and Riyadh. The launch of the WFL is the Federation's latest effort to help get more female athletes active in sports, with Prince Abdulaziz stating: "We are very excited, and hopefully this is another step towards more input, inshallah."
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Christie Brinkley claims "smarmy" Donald Trump tried to woo her while he was married to Ivana.
Brinkley revealed in an interview with Porter magazine that Trump asked her to join him on his private jet — but she turned him down because she suspected he was "chasing skirts."
She said, "My phone rings and this guy goes, 'Hey, Christie, it's The Donald.' I say, 'Hi, Billy,' because I was dating Billy [Joel] at the time. But the voice goes, 'No, no. It's The Donald! … I hear you're leaving for Aspen tomorrow. I am too. I'd like to give you a ride on my private jet.'"
Brinkley continued, "So I reply, 'Thank you, but I have already arranged my flights.' I knew he was married, and there he was asking me to go on his plane. He was kind of flirty about it. He was out chasing skirts."
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In Concert: Hacenoba Salsa & Jimmy Bosch In Saint-Étienne
They will be together in an exceptional concert at Le Fil this May 14th
Adiel Castillo (Musical Direction – Piano), Aymel Gómez (Voice), Wilbert Valera (Voice), Nadir Slimani (Bass), Miguel Río Puntilla (Bongo), Philippe Fougerouse (Timbales), Hamid Benabella (Art Direction – Congas), Guillaume Monier (Saxophone), Laurent Sedent (Trumpet), Romain Bourlhonne (Trombone)
The Hacenoba Salsa group and the world-renowned Trombonist Jimmy Bosch will present a unique salsa show in which lovers of this Latin rhythm will sing and dance from the first notes. This concert will be preceded by a Salsa lesson by the couple (Aurélie and Rémi) belonging to the Barrio Latino humanitarian association under the best salsa mixes of the DJ from the city of Callao (Peru), Oscar D Lyon.
This show will take place on the second Saturday of May at Le Fil, an artistic platform for contemporary independent music and cultural life developed in the city located in southeast France, Saint-Étienne. Its address is 20 bd Thiers 42000 Saint-Étienne, France, and the cost of pre-sale tickets is €20 and the Box Office €22.
The Cuban Salsa orchestra, Hacenoba, brings to this concert the essential rediscovery of the island's music (Mambo, Salsa, Cha-Cha, and Timba) accompanied by brushstrokes inspired by internationally famous composers and artists of the genre such as Oscar D' León, Héctor Lavoe, and others.
This ten-member band with its explosive music combines percussion with piano, saxophone, and bass for a frenetic and bewitching rhythm that has led them to participate in different festivals, cultural events, parties dedicated to Cuban music (or Latin music ), and private parties in the region.
Jimmy Bosch has collaborated with Rubén Blades, Ray Barretto, and Celia Cruz, among many others.
Likewise, the master Jimmy Bosch is acclaimed in more than 70 countries as an exceptional Latin music Trombonist, has 11 Grammy Awards, and more than 100 recordings in the Salsa and Latin Jazz genres. He also has a great career as an orchestra leader and is coveted by his audience due to his extraordinary performances on stage.
The creator of hits like Otra Oportunidad (1998), La Cacharra (1999) Qué Bonito es Soñar (2004), La Noticia (2004), El Avión de la Salsa (2004) y Ay Mamacita-Boogaloo (2018) among many others, also will be dictating a Masterclass for professional musicians where he will explain and demonstrate the variations in Salsa. The lessons will be oriented towards practice and active participation with the instrument during the clinic. This masterclass will be held on May 24th -25th at Kafésynk located at Øvingshotellet, Trondheimsveien 2, Bygg H, 0560 Oslo, Norway from 5 PM to 8 PM, and tickets cost NOK 1,600 approximately $174.26.
The trombone master has worked with FANIA All-stars, Eddie Palmieri, Ruben Blades, Ray Barretto, Machito, Cachao, and many more. He has participated in Salsa conventions, Latin and Jazz music festivals around the world, as well as performed in clubs in Asia, Europe, America, and Oceania.
Jimmy Bosch's record productions include Soneando Trombón (1998), Salsa Dura (1999), El Avión de la Salsa (2004) ,and A Millón (2009).
Oscar D Lyon was born in Callao, known as the capital of Salsa in Peru.
The perfect DJ for this magnificent evening at Le Fil will be Oscar D Lyon, who has more than 30 years of career in the music scene. He started in Lyon in the '90s, continued at Latino 1, and pursues his rise at Casa Latina for ten years. His likes and musical inclination from South America have made him stand out in the Latin environment of the region. Currently, Oscar D Lyon mixes the rhythms of Salsa and Bachata in various clubs in Saint-Étienne, such as Cabana Café, the Fox, and recently, Barrio Club.


The beginning of Atlantic 10 play has not worked out the way Massachusetts women's basketball coach Marnie Dacko wanted.
' After an 80-51 home route of Northeastern on Dec. 20, the Minutewomen (8-12, 1-4 A-10) dropped seven of their last nine contests, including its past four conference games.
Here is a look of how UMass did over the winter break, and how these games will impact the rest of its season.
On Saturday, the Minutewomen lost their fourth straight contest, as A-10 foe Richmond outrebounded UMass on the offensive side of the ball and went on to an easy victory, 82-68.
Senior guard Sakera Young had a career-high 16 points, with 14 of those points coming in the second half. Richmond outscored UMass 33-10 in the final eight minutes of the first half, taking a 51-35 lead. The Minutewomen came within eight points of the Spiders, but a layup and back-to-back 3-pointers halted the surge, and UMass couldn't cut the lead substantially.
Despite Kristina Danella and Stefanie Gerardot along with sophomore forward Cerie Mosgrove scoring in double figures, UMass couldn't get things started early in the first half, falling to Xavier, 83-54, on Jan. 21.
A 31-4 run for the Musketeers put away the Minutewomen early. UMass shot an abysmal 21.2 percent from the field in the first half and were 1-for-12 from 3-point territory.
UMass cut the lead to 18 in the second half, but could not get any closer.
The Minutewomen were again put into an early, first-half deficit, despite breaking the single-season record for 3-pointers, even with a season-low two 3-point field goals on Jan. 17. The Bonnies went on an 12-0 run, aided by several of UMass' 17 turnovers.
Danella led the team in scoring for the third straight game, but it wasn't enough to defeat the 49ers at home on Jan. 14. The freshman had 18 points, with only her and Gerardot reaching double figures (10 points) along with a team-best seven rebounds. The second half saw Charlotte build a 19-point cushion and never looked back.
With a win over the Rams, UMass recorded just its third back-to-back win of the season. Danella led the Minutewomen in scoring for the second straight game, tallying 24 points along with three blocks, two steals and four rebounds. The Minutewomen led by two at halftime with a score of 36-34, and would not trail again for the rest of the game. The Minutewomen could have built on the early conference victory, but dropped four straight games.
After the three-game skid, the Minutewomen took advantage of another successful second half offensively and buckled down on the defensive front which translated into the victory over N.J.I.T on Jan. 7. Four UMass players were in double figures, led by Danella who scored 16 second-half points.
In its final non-conference game of the season, the Minutewomen again struggled offensively early on; but were forced to play catch-up in the second half on Jan. 4. Gerardot led all scorers with 16 points and six rebounds; but it wasn't enough, as the Eagles dominated in every offensive category. This continued the Minutewomen's losing streak to three games.
UMass couldn't hold off visiting Seton Hall back on Dec. 29, despite shooting 58.6 percent in the second half and 51.8 percent for the game. Gerardot and Young, along with junior guard Kim Benton, all scored in double figures, with Gerardot leading the team with 16 points. Danella, who has seen her role and minutes increase throughout the season, got her first collegiate start while adding nine points and seven assists. For the second consecutive game, freshman forward Alesia Howard tied a career-best with six points in nine minutes of action off of the bench.
Danella tied the record for most 3-pointers in a game (seven), as the rest of the Minutewomen drained 14 3-pointers to coast to a 31-point victory over the Huskies on Dec. 20. The Minutewomen outscored NU 24-9 off turnovers and led in fast-break points (14-2) along with a 28-18 advantage in points in the paint. The Minutewomen will host Saint Louis at 2 p.m., Saturday, Jan. 31 at the Mullins Center.


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Fear is palpable here on every face. The streets in this Central district of Kashmir are no more abuzz even though people are not going to their orchards. Vehicles of security forces too have gone missing, literally.
On April 9, seven youth in the age group 15-25 were shot dead by paramilitary and police. All have been shot in head and families term them target killings.
Except some middle rung Hurriyat leaders, nobody has visited the family. The family and relatives did not know what police has written in FIR. "They would have written that he was killed during stone pelting," said Muddasir, who runs a grocery shop in Sogam market.
Dhalwan has been very peaceful and there have been no protests or encounter since over 15 years. Even, when whole Kashmir erupted after the killing of Burhan, the village was peaceful. "Now let them come to our village we will show them," say the group of youth, who were offering juice to the visitors.
Abdul Khaliq, an elderly man of Beerwah said since then Army dominates most of the areas after 9pm. Even, he said that they knock at doors of residential houses. " We have urged the youth not to risk their lives. Life is life," he said adding that situation has turned explosive after killings and the video.
Khaliq, is at the same time all praise for National Conference, working president and their MLA, Omar Abdullah. " All said and done he tweeted the video and that turned into a global debate," he said adding that otherwise nobody would have inquired about all this.


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SungWon Cho AKA ProZD at WKAR Studios.
Michigan State University alumnus SungWon Cho, known online as ProZD, is making quite a name for himself. Cho has amassed a large digital following from his apartment in Haslett.
He earned his popularity on Vine, Twitter's now defunct video service where users were limited to 7 seconds of content.
While best known for a string of viral videos, Cho's main passion is voice acting. He has been featured in video games for the PlayStation 4 and Steam Network.
He has dedicated fans that love to watch him do something as plain as eat a bowl of ramen noodles.
Cho graduated from MSU in 2012 with a degree in Media Information and Technology. It didn't prepare him for YouTube stardom, but gave him the tools he needed to get started.
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How 4/20 became the pot industry's Black Friday
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Victoria Colliver April 19, 2016 Updated: April 20, 2016 2:07 p.m.
1of9Francisco Kidd inspects a selection of marijuana offerings at the Apothecarium, a pot dispensary in San Francisco.Photo: Amy Osborne, Special To The Chronicle
2of9Cynthia Alvado, a patient consultant at Apothecarium, refills the jars of marijuana that will be sold to patients.Photo: Amy Osborne, Special To The Chronicle
3of9Nick Du Toit (left) and Francisco Kidd wait to place orders wihle Camille Wood completes paperwork.Photo: Amy Osborne, Special To The Chronicle
4of9Patient consultant, J.P. Nada, prepares the tote bags that will be part of a give away at the upcoming 420 event at Apothecarium on Monday April 18, 2016.Photo: Amy Osborne, Special To The Chronicle
5of9A white board in the back office at Apothecarium reminds employees of the upcoming 420 event on Monday April 18, 2016.Photo: Amy Osborne, Special To The Chronicle
6of9A man goes over the menu at Apothecarium on Monday April 18, 2016.Photo: Amy Osborne, Special To The Chronicle
7of9(Left to Right) Jonathan Patterson, Janis Lee, and Liz Acosta decide on their orders at Apothecarium on Monday April 18, 2016.Photo: Amy Osborne, Special To The Chronicle
8of9Apothecarium patient consultant, Eric Crawford, stocks bins full of marijuana edibles for the upcoming 420 event on Monday April 18, 2016.Photo: Amy Osborne, Special To The Chronicle
Call it Green Wednesday.
The April 20 pot-imbibing counterculture holiday simply known as 4/20, which has its roots in the Bay Area, has taken on a more corporate hue as the medical marijuana industry has grown and adult recreational use has become legal in states including Colorado, Washington, Oregon and Alaska.
"You see all kinds of door-buster sales and discounts, half off certain products and strains, and very aggressive marketing by recreational marijuana stores," said Chris Walsh, managing editor of Marijuana Business Daily, a publication that reports on the medical and retail cannabis markets.
This year's marketing efforts range from the mainstream and blatant — General Mills is going after Denver weed consumers with billboards for Totino's Pizza Rolls encouraging them to "stock up b4/20" — to more subdued efforts like "patient appreciation parties" with samples and discounts.
In states like California, where marijuana is legal only for medical purposes, Walsh said things are tricky. "After all, this is supposed to be a medical product or medicine," he said. "You don't see a day where Viagra is half off."
Marijuana edibles are among the products that dispensaries are featuring at 4/20 events.
Photo: Amy Osborne, Special To The Chronicle
Even cannabis dispensary owners in the Bay Area who try to distance themselves from stoner culture acknowledge that 4/20 is a day they need to stock up on product, increase staff and security and brace for larger-than-normal crowds. They described the unofficial holiday as their single biggest day for sales of the year.
"It's just like Black Friday," said Joel Freston, spokesman for Sparc, a San Francisco medical cannabis dispensary at Ninth and Mission streets. "We'll try to manage the crowds as best we can, but the line will go around the corner."
Sparc will offer percentage-off discounts and other specials on Wednesday, Freston said. "It's pretty much like what you'd see in terms of the discounts at Macy's," he said. "We try to carry as much as we can" across the spectrum of products.
Origins of holiday
While hundreds of 4/20 events will be held in cities around the country, and even around the world, the Bay Area can lay claim to the origins of the unofficial holiday. According to pot-culture lore, a group of teenagers in San Rafael in the 1970s used to gather to get high at a designated meeting spot at 4:20 p.m.
Flash-forward nearly four decades, and a multibillion-dollar industry is born. While experts don't track sales figures specifically for April 20, they estimate that annual retail sales of medical and recreational cannabis in all states where such sales are legal will reach between $3.5 billion and $4.3 billion this year, up from $3 billion to $3.4 billion in 2015.
Marijuana Business Daily's Walsh said some businesses see up to a 60 percent spike in sales for the one day. But businesses vary widely on how — or whether — they choose to capitalize on 4/20, he said.
Patient consultant, Cynthia Alvado, stocks up the "pre-rolls", a pre-rolled joint, at Apothecarium for the upcoming 420 event on Monday April 18, 2016.
"Some use this as a way to boost their sales or draw attention to legalization," he said. "You have others that want to fly under the radar and not make a huge deal of it, because there is still a huge stigma around marijuana use."
Some California 4/20 events are also taking a more political tone this year. The state is expected to put at least one initiative calling for legal adult recreational use on the November ballot.
Marijuana advocate Dave Hodges, who founded San Jose's first storefront cannabis collective, said he's using the day to speak at a rally in Oakland in support of Democratic presidential candidate Bernie Sanders. Sanders is the only major candidate to come out in full support of ending the federal marijuana prohibition, according to the Marijuana Policy Project. Supporters are urging 4/20 donations of $4.20, $42 or $420.
Initiative petition
Hodges will also be gathering signatures before the April 28 deadline for the Marijuana Control, Legalization and Revenue Act of 2016, a competing initiative to the Adult Use of Marijuana Act, which is backed by billionaire Sean Parker and has garnered the most signatures.
But whether for politics or sales, 4/20 is a big deal, Hodges said. "For people who smoke too much weed," he said, "it's a holiday like no other."
At the Apothecarium in San Francisco's Castro neighborhood, co-owner Ryan Hudson stressed the dispensary's medical credentials and its efforts to be a good neighbor.
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While the dispensary is offering 4/20 specials — two free joints for spending at least $85 and a chance to win a $1,500 gift basket by spending more than $150 — it's also trying to help clean up 4/20's reputation. The dispensary is giving away free vape pens to the first 100 people who bring filled 30-gallon bags of trash from Golden Gate Park's Hippie Hill, where thousands of revelers in years past have left mounds of garbage.
'Mixed feelings'
"We definitely have mixed feeling about 4/20. It's a very busy day at the dispensary and it's a day that's important to patients," Hudson said. "But the Apothecarium is not about partying or stoner culture."
Flow Kana, a San Francisco delivery service for organic and locally grown marijuana, plans to use the holiday to orchestrate an advertising blitz on billboards, bus shelters, social media and through videos shown to passengers on Lyft and Uber rides.
The campaign is capitalizing on both 4/20 and Earth Day on April 22 to draw attention to small, sustainable cannabis farming, said Michael Steinmetz, Flow Kana's co-founder and CEO. "We're in a battle for the soul of cannabis in California," he said.
Even the arts are getting in on the 4/20 buzz.
The Oakland Museum of California on Saturday opened "Altered State: Marijuana in California," the first-ever museum exhibition to focus on cannabis. On Wednesday, admission will be $4.20.
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Horner on talks with Porsche and Vettel's departure
After the first practice session in Hungary, the head of Red Bull Racing, Christian Horner, spoke about the course of negotiations with Porsche and the end of the career of the four-time world champion
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After the first training session in Hungary Christian Horner spoke about Porsche and the end of the career of Sebastian Vettel.
Christian Horner: "There is a lot of speculation about Porsche now, I have said more than once that we are conducting constructive negotiations. The arrival of Porsche would benefit Formula 1, but there are many important details that need to be sorted out first.
Now we are just getting to the point where we can start the discussion, but there is an obvious obstacle – uncertainty with the regulations for power plants in 2026.
We have good positions, the team is very strong, the Red Bull powerplants are working very well… Soon we will make important announcements and announce new appointments in the team. Time will tell whether we will take on a new partner. But we're in great shape.
When Sebastian announced his departure, I was upset on the one hand, but on the other I understood that the right moment had come for him.
He was an important part of our team when we won titles together. He's probably the hardest working driver I've ever met. There were days when he simply had no equal. We have special memories, and we wish him all the best in the future".


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Northern elders back Sultan on insecurity
...Call for sack of Service Chiefs
Sultan of Sokoto, Alhaji Muhammadu Sa'ad Abubakar
Northern Elders have applauded Sultan of Sokoto, Alhaji Muhammadu Sa'ad Abubakar, for summoning the courage to voice out on the worsening security situation in the north.
The elders said the monarch's comments have vindicated their position that insecurity in the north was getting worse.
The Sultan, during the Nigerian Inter-Religious Council (NIREC), had narrated how bandits "go around in the villages, households, and markets with their AK 47 rifles, they stop at the market, buy things, pay and collect change, with their weapons openly displayed."
The elders, in a statement by the National Coordinator of Coalition of Northern Elders for Peace and Development (CONEPD), Engr. Zana Goni and National Women Leader, Hajia Mario Bichi, pointed out the utterances of the monarch did not only reflect the true situation of things but had vindicated them.
The elders appealed to President Muhammadu Buhari to heed the advice of most Nigerians by rejigging the security architecture and appointing young minds who will salvage the situation.
They further charged other leaders to speak up against insecurity and other precarious situation bedeviling the country.
The statement reads: "We most respectfully commend the Sultan of Sokoto, our father, for stating the true position of things in the North, as it concerns insecurity.
"We had said it over and over again, that the state of insecurity had reached a point where our farmers can hardly access their farms, even as travellers on busy highways can no longer guarantee their safe arrival without being kidnapped.
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"Our mothers, fathers, and children are now at the mercy of terrorists and bandits, who kill, harass and destroy property without being confronted, in many instances, by our security operatives.
"As patriotic elders, we think the position of the Sultan is a Clarion call to our dear President, His Excellency Muhammadu Buhari, to restructure the security architecture in the country without further delay.
"We applaud our President for ensuring huge budgetary allocation to the military and security sectors, thereby demonstrating his interest in securing lives and property.
"We, however, regret that our Security Chiefs have not shown commensurate commitment in tackling these security challenges, owing to what we see as lethargy and spent ideas.
"Accordingly, we call on President Muhammadu Buhari to sack the Service Chiefs without further delay, and appoint younger senior officers that will bring fresh perspectives and ideas to bear in addressing the deteriorating security situation in the North in particular, and the country in general."
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When one thinks of Anthropocene signifiers—the things that distant-future archaeologists will recognize as markers of how Earth's basic processes took on a distinctly human tint—it's usually novelties that come to mind. Things that, for better or worse, have been added to the planet's biogeochemistry: concrete, plastic, radioactive debris, cities, mines, radically elevated greenhouse gas levels, and so on.
But the Anthropocene can also be marked by what is missing. Such as: turtles.
"Turtles are struggling to persist in the modern world, and that fact is generally unrecognized or even ignored," write biologists led by Jeffrey Lovich of the U.S. Geological Survey in the journal BioScience.
The researchers lament that neither conservationists nor the general public appreciate the turtles' plight, but their article — entitled "Where Have All the Turtles Gone, and Why Does It Matter?" — is not merely a plea to keep some irreplaceable biological legacy from vanishing. Rather, Lovich's team frame the decline of turtles in terms of lost ecological functions.
"Two notable characteristics of pre-Anthropocene turtles were their massive population sizes and correspondingly high biomasses," they write. A single hectare — about 2.5 acres — of healthy historical wetlands, for example, could contain nearly one ton of aquatic turtles. Land tortoises regularly tilted the scales at almost 600 kilograms per hectare. By comparison, one widely-cited study of herbivores on an African savannah estimated their total per-hectare biomass at 199 kilograms. Turtles once outweighed elephants.
That's a lot of lost biological potential. The flesh of turtles sustained species who preyed upon them or their protein- and fat-rich eggs; their decomposing bodies redistributed vital nutrients across landscapes. Turtles "may occupy a prominent position in the mineral cycles of some ecosystems," note Lovich and colleagues, "particularly in those that may be calcium or phosphorus deficient." Without them, beach and dune ecosystems may be doomed.
Turtles also regulated the plant and animal populations they consumed. One study of estuarine-dwelling terrapins found that, in their absence, an abundance of turned salt marsh into mudflats in just eight months — a dynamic likely found in many settings. The effects of turtle loss "can be far-reaching and create trophic cascades, altered biomass structure, loss of community function, and invasive species resilience, all of which are critical to maintaining healthy ecosystems," write the researchers.
Plant-eating turtles also played an important role in dispersing seeds; some tree species, including Madagascar's tambaloques and baobabs, are declining as a consequence of their absence, and vegetation patterns along waterways are changing. Many turtles are also bioturbators, digging holes and moving soil in ways that enrich it. Their loss will lead to further biodiversity declines.
What's more, their unique physiology — slow metabolisms, the ability to go dormant in times of resource scarcity — can allow turtles to maintain large populations in habitats that would otherwise be unable to support warm-blooded birds and mammals with higher energy requirements. When turtles are lost, other animals don't take their place.
Appreciating all this is essential. While turtles are threatened by the usual culprits of habitat destruction, climate change, disease, hunting, and capture, it's neglect that could seal their fate. Lovich's team charges conservationists with prioritizing birds and mammals while paying relatively little attention to turtles — and if they did, conservationists might harness their ecological potential, too. Turtles could be tools of ecosystem restoration.
Source: Lovich et al. "Where Have All the Turtles Gone, and Why Does It Matter?" BioScience, 2018.


Sri Lanka Matrimony Classifieds can be visible in Sunday Newspapers. Tamil community in Srilanka and all over the world use Newspaper classifieds to find suitable marriage partners for them or to their children. Likewise parents who are searching for Bride or Bridegroom for theirchildren used to publish advertisements in the Sunday Newspapers. Everyone knows that the Sunday Newspapers used to attract more readers and marriage seekers other than the week day publications. Also these Newspapers used to reach most of the Tamil homes around the world on the same day.
Srilanka Newspaper used to charge low price for matrimonial classifieds when you compare it with the western country publishers. In this classified section, people can hide their names and addresses. Also they can post a care of box number provided by the news papers for an extra fee. In this way people whoever wants to contact the advertiser need to send the message to the newspaper with the advertisement's box number. Offials in the newspaper office will collect them and will snd the mail to the advertiser. If he likes the marriage profile he can contact them otherwise he can ignore it.
The classifieds rates may vary from one newspaper to other newspaper. Most of them have a fixed rate for 20 words in the classified advertisements section. After 20 words each additional word will be charged at a special rate with the 60 words maximum limit. In the papers there are sections like Groom wanted, Bride wanted and marriage broker services. In Sri Lanka matrimonial websites are not popular for marriage fixing as in India. But the Newspapers matrimonial classifieds are the popular one in Sri Lanka and in Countries where Sri Lankans are living.
Here is a list of Srilanka Newspapers (Print version) in which people can publish Matrimonial classifieds.
Virakesari Colombo Edition, Jaffna Edition, International Edition.
Thinakkural Colombo Edition, Jaffna Edition, International Edition.
Sri Lanka English Newspapers (print version) where can publish Matrimonial Classifieds.


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There's a good reason why our Experts are so well informed when it comes to giving you trusted advice on your holidays – it's because they have hands-on experience of worldwide travel themselves. Flight Centre consultant Joey Dyer went on a road trip across New Zealand's South Island. And just to prove that one destination really does fit all, he took his mum, Maria, along for the ride. Here, they each share the best bits of their incredible Journey...
Maria Dyer, first-time New Zealand visitor
New Zealand nerves
I must admit, I was a bit apprehensive at first. New Zealand was a total unknown to me. I've travelled to America in the past, but I've never done a big long-haul flight before. When I saw the itinerary I was also a little anxious about all the driving we'd do, mainly because I'm a nervous passenger and I knew Joey would want to do it all!
Once we got there though, it was just incredible. And it was such a fantastic opportunity to spend time with Joey. He travels a lot and I don't get to see him as much as I'd like, so it was lovely to be able to do this trip together. The roads were very quiet too, so it wasn't stressful at all.
We flew into Christchurch first, where we stayed the night before heading on to Lake Tekapo, Dunedin, Queenstown, Milford Sound and the Franz Josef Glacier to name just a few. The person who created the itinerary did an amazing job of ensuring we saw as much as possible without it being too tiring. Our accommodation was fantastic and we were often upgraded because it was the quiet season.
My favourite part of the trip was seeing my son jump out of an aeroplane! Joey had done skydiving before, but he was keen to try it again, so before we went he asked Flight Centre's exclusive travel concierge service, Travel Butler, to arrange it. They're there to help with any changes or extras while you're away, and arranged it seamlessly. I was really nervous for him on the day, but when he landed on the ground he was so hyped up and excited. It was really lovely to see.
Another highlight was whale watching in Kaikoura – we saw four whales, which was incredible. I also loved Queenstown and the Skyline Gondola ride. The views from there were spectacular.
Glowing reviews
I would recommend New Zealand to anyone, particularly if you take a Journey like we did. It's a great way to see a country; had I arranged the trip myself, we wouldn't have seen as much. It was all planned out for us, so there was no stress about having to find hotel reservations or anything. All we had to do was get up and go. These types of Journeys are ideal for any age group.
Joey has been to New Zealand before but said he enjoyed it more this time because the focus was about making the most of the experience. I'd love to go back with my husband, only next time I'd stay for longer and combine it with Australia as well.
Joey Dyer, Flight Centre Expert:
Back after backpacking
I visited as a backpacker a few years ago and completely fell in love. New Zealand is one of those places where a photo or a video never does it justice. My mum had seen photos from my trip, but I really wanted to take her there so she could experience it for herself and see just how stunning it really is.
This time I visited a few new places, but it was also good to see some of the same spots like Lake Tekapo and experience them beyond just a lunch-break stop. My last trip was very much about partying; this time I got to slow down, take it all in and also see some of my favourite places through my mum's eyes. It's always better when you can take someone with you. It was nice to have that appreciation from a third-party perspective.
Road tripping
When I was in New Zealand last time I travelled by bus, so I relished the chance to drive on this Journey. The roads were really clear and easy to navigate, so it was a fantastic way to see the country.
Our itinerary was perfect. We had the right amount of time and the right number of stops. When we went up the west coast everything was cleverly spaced out so we drove for four hours each day. The longest drive was six hours, but you could always tailor your Journey if you didn't want to spend that long on the road. You can even change your itinerary while you're away through Travel Butler, which was a fantastic option to have.
I was impressed by the accommodation as well. Even in Franz Josef where it can be quite limited, we had a great self-contained room where we could cook. My favourite, though, was our place in Lake Tekapo, where we had beautiful lake views.
Sun at the Sound
Milford Sound – part of the Journey itinerary – was stunning. It has the highest rainfall in New Zealand, but we had clear blue skies. Normally it's better to visit when it's raining because there are temporary waterfalls, but it had been raining recently, so we had the best of both worlds.
The thing that shocked us most about New Zealand was how quickly the landscape varies. You'll be on a snow-capped mountain, then drive for two hours and be at a sunny beach. For such a small island, the diversity of the topography is incredible.
Joey's favourite food stops
Where? The Black Dog Café & Bar, Dunedin
What? Seafood chowder
Why? Mum has eaten seafood chowder all over the USA, but said this was the best she's tried.
Where? Fergburger, Queenstown
What? The Fergburger
Why? It's open 21 hours a day – they close at 5:30am to restock. By the time they open at 8:30am, there's already a queue out the door. The huge burgers make it worth the wait, though.
Where? Fergbaker, Queenstown
What? Boston cream doughnuts
Why? If you still have room after a Fergburger, the pastries at Fergbaker, the bakery next door, are incredible. Mum had a Boston cream doughnut, which she said was the nicest dessert ever.
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Following the release of their one and only album last year, Girl One And The Grease Guns returned to their own studio to start work on what has become the "Transmissions From The Glass Factory" recordings. Not wishing to go down the obvious path of simply compiling these tracks and releasing another album (they did, after all, promise in the notes of Night Of The Living Electrical Appliances that there would be no further album releases) they instead decided to plan a series of one side only, strictly limited edition, white label, hand-stamped (in homage to the acid house/techno white labels from decades ago) 2 track 12" singles, each one housed in plain white card outer cover with a sticker - plus, you get a bonus CD of the 2 tracks from the single included.
The first of these 12"s (Transmissions From The Glass Factory - Episode 1) features the tracks "Good Morning, Mr X" and "Forever Seems So Long". "Good Morning, Mr X" finds Girl One And The Grease Guns in pulsing, trashy disco mode. Under 3 minutes long, with a repetitive rhythm throughout, and full of pure electro pop hooks, this is one of the finest songs Girl One And The Grease Guns have recorded so far. It comes complete with "Forever Seems So Long", which is full-on gorgeous synth pop, reminiscent of earlier Girl One recordings such as Driving Without Headlights (Once Again) Packed solid with catchy melodies and a pounding beat, this is the kind of stuff that drew people to the band in the first place.
More 12" releases will be coming, over the next few months....but here you have the first of the planned series. Buy it....and, as always....play it LOUD !!!
Released: Monday 23rd July 2018
Good Morning, Mr X
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Here it is, the last ever Girl One And The Grease Guns release ! After nearly six years, seven 7" singles, one full length album, one 20 track compilation CD, one white label 12" single, no publicity photos, no gigs, and only one interview - the mysterious collective known as Girl One And The Grease Guns are ending their mission. It's completed. There is nothing left to say or do. They're leaving... [more]
Released: Monday 18th March 2019
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UK ONLY ORDERS
Here it is, the last ever Girl One And The Grease Guns release ! After nearly six years, seven 7" singles, one full length album, one 20 track compilation CD, one white label 12" single, no publicity photos, no gigs, and only one interview - the mysterious collective known as Girl One And The Grease Guns are ending their mission. It's completed. There is nothing left... [more]
Buy 12 Inch EP £8.00
UK ORDERS ONLY
Following the release of their one and only album last year, Girl One And The Grease Guns returned to their own studio to start work on what has become the "Transmissions From The Glass Factory" recordings. Not wishing to go down the obvious path of simply compiling these tracks and releasing another album (they did, after all, promise in the notes of Night Of The... [more]
Night Of The Living Electrical Appliances
Following on from their seven limited edition 7" singles on Squirrel Records, and the setting up of their own Next Phase : Normal Records label which, as its debut release at the start of 2017, put out "The Strange Little Lines That Humans Draw In The Dust" CD, gathering all of Girl One And The Grease Guns' recordings up to date...we now bring you "Night Of The Living Electrical Appliances" - a... [more]
Released: Wednesday 19th July 2017
Night Of The Living Electrical Appliances [UK]
Following on from their seven limited edition 7" singles on Squirrel Records, and the setting up of their own Next Phase : Normal Records label which, as its debut release at the start of 2017, put out "The Strange Little Lines That Humans Draw In The Dust" CD, gathering all of Girl One And The Grease Guns' recordings up to date...we now bring you "Night Of The Living... [more]
The Strange Little Lines That Humans Draw...
"Who exactly are Girl One And The Grease Guns" ? After the passing of nearly 4 years, several people are still asking that very question whenever they listen to any of their single releases. The simple answer is (and has always been) "It Does Not Matter". All that really matters is, over seven limited edition 7"s, released between April 2013 and July 2015 on Squirrel Records (now sadly deceased)... [more]
Released: Wednesday 11th January 2017
"Who exactly are Girl One And The Grease Guns" ? After the passing of nearly 4 years, several people are still asking that very question whenever they listen to any of their single releases. The simple answer is (and has always been) "It Does Not Matter". All that really matters is, over seven limited edition 7"s, released between April 2013 and July 2015 on Squirrel... [more]
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So, this is it, folks... we're getting very near the end. This year, Squirrel Records will close its doors after 45 releases in total. Why 45 ? Well, we like that number, as it's the playing speed of a 7" single. We always said that 33 isn't enough, and 78 is too many. Anyway, Squirrel Records, throughout the years of its existence, has epitomised the true... [more]
Released: Tuesday 5th April 2016
SQRL44UK
Nuts & Vaults [UK]
So, this is it, folks... we're getting very near the end. This year, Squirrel Records will close its doors after 45 releases in total. Why 45 ? Well, we like that number, as it's the playing speed of a 7" single. We always said that 33 isn't enough, and 78 is too many. Anyway, Squirrel Records, throughout the years of its existence, has epitomised the true spirit of... [more]
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The Shatterproof Man
The seventh, and final, 7" single release from Girl One And The Grease Guns - and maybe even the best of the whole bunch ! Girl One And The Grease Guns started out as a mysterious combo who refused to play by the rules.....which meant no real band member names, no promo photographs, and no live gigs. Here at Squirrel Records we wondered whether this uncompromising approach would instantly relegate... [more]
Released: Monday 29th June 2015
Girl One And The Grease Guns / Jen Schande
Girl One And The Grease Guns continue to deliver dark and moody (but also catchy and poppy) slices of electronic, synth laden goodness - and this latest offering is a worthy addition to their ever increasing discography. "Suburban Robot" is a natural follow-on from their previous 7", Bashed, Beaten And Broken (Trip The Switch) b/w Made Out Of Perspex. There's a real sense of menace in this track... [more]
Bashed, Beaten And Broken (Trip The Switch)
1, 2, 3, 4, 5 singles in - and Girl One And The Grease Guns are on a roll. Bashed, Beaten And Broken (Trip The Switch) is possibly their darkest sounding song yet. With its dystopia soaked lyrics, dirty doom laden synths and pendulum-like beat that seems to be counting the seconds down to something unpleasant, the whole thing stirs up images of dimly lit streets, looming tower blocks, glass strewn... [more]
Released: Tuesday 29th July 2014
No Longer Spellbound
Girl One And The Grease Guns released their debut 7" last year. After that, they released 2 more in 2013, and now, here we have the 4th one. The previous 7", (Here Come The) Catastrophe Machines b/w Hitting The Brick Wall sold out in just 3 weeks....officially the fastest selling thing Squirrel Records has ever put out there. That single was a combination of blistering, politically charged noise... [more]
Released: Friday 28th March 2014
(Here Come The) Catastrophe Machines
Bands such as The Jesus And Mary Chain did it using guitars and a fuzz pedal, but Girl One And The Grease Guns use the crackle, fizz and white noise of old analogue synths to create their own brand of screaming feedback overkill on this, their latest 7" offering. Previous releases by this combo only hinted at their willingness to utilise noise and chaos, but (Here Come The) Catastrophe Machines... [more]
Released: Wednesday 13th November 2013
Jessica 6 / Bring On The Dancing Horse Meat
In April this year, Squirrel Records released the debut 7" from Girl One And The Grease Guns. It went on to be one of the fastest selling 7"s we've ever unleashed on the world. Now, this mysterious collective deliver their follow-up... another 7" release which continues the electro pop approach of the previous single... but this one is even better.
Jessica 6 is 3 minutes of pure pop. Sounding... [more]
Released: Monday 8th July 2013
Driving Without Headlights (Once Again)
Who are Girl One And The Grease Guns ? The names on the 7" sleeve simply say they're Sissy Space Echo, Warren Betamax, Charles Bronson Burner and Bruce LeeFax. What they play in the band doesn't really matter, but even the quickest listen to what is held within the grooves of this jet black slab of wax will reveal Sissy Space Echo is certainly the vocalist, at the very least. The names are great,... [more]
Released: Wednesday 3rd April 2013
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The pendant is sterling silver in the shape of a Mason jar. It is approx. 1 inch long and 5/8 inch wide. It says Morgan on it and has 6 fireflies, representing the age Morgan was when she went missing. You can buy just the pendant on it's own, or I have it available with a leather cord or sterling silver chain.
Each pendant is individually hand crafted- the ones pictured are samples. Your order will be custom made for you and will take approximately 2 weeks from the time of order to go out in the mail. Thank you so much for helping to keep Morgan's name and story out there and helping kids!


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This Is One Video You HAVE TO SEE: .50 BMG Whitetail Doe Hunt With A Surprise Ending
I came across this video on YouTube and I thought, 'Hmmm now this might be interesting'. Who on earth would want to kill a doe (let alone any deer for that matter) using a .50 caliber rifle? One hit from that rifle, using that ammunition, would simply DESTROY the animal…especially a small doe. I mean, what's the point? So I sat back and watched the entire video, after all, it has over 1.7 million views on YouTube, so alot of people have seen it.
So, I thought, 'what the heck' and I sat down and watched it from beginning to end.
Now, I don't want to give the ending away, but after seeing what transpired, I will say that I was completely surprised, and taken aback. Like I said, I won't spoil the ending for you, but I'm sure you'll be just as shocked and surprised as I was. Beneath the video I will make available a list of several of the .50 cal rifles that are available for sale.
Here are just a few of the types of heavy duty rifles that fire the .50 Caliber round that are available for sale:
Barrett Model 82A1
With surprisingly low recoil, the Barrett Model 82A1 is a semi-automatic rifle with years of harsh military service behind it that prove its reliability of the design. Barrett also offers the similar semi-auto M107A1. (barrett.net; 615-896-2938)
Bushmaster BA 50
Introduced in 2014, the BA 50 is a bolt-action rifle that retains the ejection port on the right side of the gun but moves the bolt handle to the left. It disassembles like an AR-15 for cleaning. (bushmaster.com; 800-998-7928)
Desert Tech HTI
The Hard Target Interdiction (HTI) rifle from Desert Tech is a bullpup design, giving the gun a full 29-inch barrel while keeping the overall length less than 46 inches. This keeps the overall package short for better handling without sacrificing ballistic performance. (deserttech.com; 801-975-7272)
Drake Stalker MK15 SLAM
The MK15 SLAM (Snipers Light Anti-Material), a descendant of the U.S. Navy Surface Warfare MK15, is a match-grade rifle that uses the McMillan TAC-50 action mated with a Strike Dual chassis. With a folding stock and a 17.5- or 26-inch barrel, the MK15 is very portable. (drakeassociates.us; 631-749-1100)
EDM Arms Windrunner M96
The Windrunner M96 rifle from EDM Arms is a bolt-action rifle that uses a removable barrel to break down into an easy-to-carry package. The disassembly and reassembly process takes less than a minute and requires no tools. (edmarms.com; 928-636-0675)
McMillan TAC-50 A1-R2
The latest TAC-50 rifle, the A1-R2, is a bolt-action gun fitted with a special hydraulic piston in the buttstock and a proprietary muzzle brake to reduce peak recoil by 90 percent. These rifles can be configured for both right- and left-handed shooters. (mcmillanfirearms.com; 800-401-7269)
Safety Harbor Firearms R50
Fed by a detachable five-round magazine, the R50 is a bolt-action rifle that is available with barrel lengths from 18 to 29 inches. Single-shot rifles are also available from Safety Harbor Firearms. (safetyharborfirearms.com; 727-726-2500)
Serbu Firearms BFG-50A
The BFG-50A is a gas-operated, semi-automatic rifle that comes standard with a 26-inch barrel, a Shark Brake muzzle device and a Serbu bipod. The rifles use 10-round, M82-type detachable magazines. (serbu.com; 813-243-8899)
Spider SuperComp Ferret50
The SuperComp Ferret50 is a single-shot, bolt-action rifle that can be made with either a right- or left-handed bolt for no additional charge. Spider Firearms also makes .50 BMG conversions for AR-15 lowers. (ferret50.com; 407-957-3617)
Steyr HS .50 M1
An updated version of the original HS .50, the M1 adds a five-round magazine, side Picatinny rails and a newly designed bipod. The 33-inch barrel is capped with a high-efficiency muzzle brake. (steyrarms.com; 205-417-8644)
The list above comes courtesy of tactical-life.com
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Walter Jones Leads 2014 Hall of Fame Class
by Fitzgerald Cecilio
Walter Jones, Derrick Brooks, Michael Strahan, Andre Reed, Aeneas Williams, Claude Humphrey and Ray Guy have been named for enshrinement in the 2014 Pro Football Hall of Fame in Canton.
All seven men were on hand during the announcement Saturday at "NFL Honors" held at Radio City Music Hall.
A selection committee of 46 voters selected these players from a group of 126 nominees, which was then narrowed to semifinalists and then finalists.
Jones, who was in his first year of eligibility, is arguably the greatest left tackle of all-time whose agility and power were unmatched.
He made the first or second-team All-Pro six times, and the Pro Bowl nine times.
Brooks' leadership and intelligence helped to define the weakside linebacker position in the Tampa Bay Buccaneers' defense of the 2000's.
He joins Jones in an exclusive club of players enshrined in their first year of eligibility.
Strahan, the 2001 NFL Defensive Player of the Year, was also on the NFL's All-Decade team of the 2000s.
He set the NFL record with 22.5 sacks in a season in 2001, totaled a career-high 62 tackles, and helped the Giants win the Super Bowl in 2007 over the previously undefeated New England Patriots.
Reed, the longtime Buffalo Bills receiver, led the AFC in receiving in 1989 and joined Jerry Rice as one of just two players to record 13 separate 50-catch seasons.
He was a big part of the team's success in the early 1990s, going to four straight Super Bowls from 1990-93, and his 27 receptions in the Super Bowl rank second all time.
Longtime Arizona Cardinals defensive back Aeneas Williams was named to eight Pro Bowls in his career, including one as a safety when he was 35 years old.
He led the league in interceptions twice and was a first-team All Pro selection four times.
Humphrey won the 1968 NFL Defensive Rookie of the Year award and made eight different All-NFL or All-Pro teams. He earned 122 sacks in his career, although this did not become an official statistic until after he retired.
Guy is the first punter to ever make the Hall of Fame. He made seven Pro Bowls in his first eight years in the league, and was also a member of three Super Bowl-winning teams in 1976, 1980 and 1983.
The award for the best punter in college football every year is named the Ray Guy Award.
Humphrey and Guy were Veterans Committee candidates.
The seven men chosen will start a seven-month process that will end in enshrinement in Canton over the summer.
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Patricia Anne Davis, an Indigenous Native American elder. Whose ceremonial name is Dineh or one who has no enemies or peacemaker. Born of the Mississippi Band of Choctaw-Chahta; and born to the yeil dinee' tea chii nii clan of the Navajo/Dineh Nation.
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He is the founder, president and CEO of A Better World Foundation, a non-profit organization which uses media, education, communications and social enterprise with the purpose of creating a healthier, happier more loving, inspired, renewable-energy based, sustainable society on the planet.
As a speaker, life-coach, teacher entrepreneur and stress management consultant. Mitchell has a background in psychology, acupuncture and business, having been founder and director of a stress reduction center in NYC called The Center for Creative Well-Being, and has co-founded several green companies since 1989 dealing with energy efficiency air and water pollution to sick building syndrome.
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A: The trick was to get the consecutive numbers from a dummy table and LEFT JOIN the two tables.

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According to sources, PTCL has signed an agreement with Netflix. Netflix is one of the leading providers of subscription-based entertainment services. The aim of the venture is to promote and establish Netflix I Pakistan and to bring ease in the life of people. Sources also state that current users of PTCL will get to enjoy Netflix services for free for the coming 6 months. Isn't it great!
After this agreement, PTCL users will avail more extra services and they may prefer PTCL over other competitors due to such additional benefits. But, PTCL users should keep this in mind that the offer is only for a short time and will end on 31st May 2018.
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This mind-blowing offer is only available to current PTCL customers with broadband packages of 8Mbps and above.
The total duration of free Netflix basic plan is 6 months with a worth of $7.99 per month. With the help of the basic plan, users are destined to use Netflix on one TV, laptop, smartphone, or tablet at a time.
However, any changes made in the plan may affect the duration of the plan. This means that, if you switch to the Netflix premium plan soon after getting your free subscription, then your subscription will be reduced to just 4 months.
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#OTD in 1920 – RIC Detective Swanzy was shot dead by Cork IRA volunteers while leaving Church in Lisburn, Co Antrim.
Stair na hÉireannHistory, Ireland, Irish HistoryAntrim, Christ Church Cathedral, Cork, England, Ireland, Lisburn, Market Square, Michael Collins, RIC Detective Swanzy, RIC District Inspector Oswald Ross Swanzy, Tomás MacCurtain
On 20 March 1920, Oswald Swanzy was in charge of a group of masked RIC policemen who entered the home of Tomás Mac Curtain, Lord Mayor of Cork, and killed him. Mac Curtain was also the leader of Cork No. 1 Brigade of the IRA.
On 17 April 1920, a coroner's inquest was held into the death of Mac Curtain. The jury returned a verdict of murder against RIC DI Oswald Swanzy, British Prime Minister, David Lloyd George, The Lord Lieutenant of Ireland John French, Viscount French, and the Inspector General of The Royal Irish Constabulary T.J. Smith.
The British, in an effort to protect Swanzy from IRA reprisals, transferred Swanzy from Cork to Lisburn.
Collins's vast intelligence network, with the help of RIC Sergeant Matt McCarthy who had provided Collins with information in the past, was able to track down DI Swanzy in Lisburn. Collins dispatched a special hit team comprised of members of the First Battalion, Cork No. 1 Brigade to kill him. They achieved their objective on 22 August, as Swanzy was leaving Christ Church Cathedral, Market Square, Lisburn.
It is widely believed that Mac Curtain's personal handgun was used to kill Swanzy. He was buried in Mount Jerome Cemetery on 25 August 1920.
Catholic residential areas of Lisburn were burned in revenge by local loyalists. Several people were later prosecuted for the burnings. Loyalists attacked Catholic areas of Belfast in reprisal. A total of 33 people died over the next ten days in sectarian rioting and shooting in the city.
#OTD in 1922 – Michael Collins is killed in an ambush. On the last day of his life, he set out from Cork in a convoy that passed through Bandon, Clonakilty, and Rosscarbery on its way to Skibbereen.
#OTD in 1791 – Theobald Wolfe Tone publishes "An argument on behalf of the Catholics of Ireland".
Nollaig na mBan Shona Daoibh!
#OTD in 1986 – Death of singer, bassist, instrumentalist, and songwriter, Phil Lynott.


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Art Industry News: The British Museum, the 'Safest Place of the Parthenon Marbles,' Has a Leaky Roof + Other Stories
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Giant Tribute to the Queen Faces Backlash – The U.K.'s planning inspectorate has approved designs for artist Simon Hitchens's soaring steel sculpture dedicated to Queen Elizabeth II to be built on the moors of Northumberland. The work, titled Ascendant: the Elizabeth Landmark consists of a narrow steel spike soaring upward from the ground. Standing at 55 meters tall, it rivals other landmarks like Anish Kapoor's Arcelor Mittal Orbit and Antony Gormley's Angel of the North. A local activist group has criticized the work as "invasive" and "industrial." (The Art Newspaper)
Cardiff Museum Removes Portrait of Enslaver – The National Museum Wales has taken down a portrait of Sir Thomas Picton, who has historically been remembered as the highest-ranking British officer to die at the Battle of Waterloo in 1815. Picton also served as the governor of Trinidad and owned and abused slaves in addition to authorizing torture, for which he stood trial in London. The painting is now in storage, and two Trinidadian artists have been commissioned to "re-frame" Picton's life and legacy. (BBC)
Leaky Ceilings Kept the Parthenon Marbles From View – The Greek galleries in the British Museum are set to finally reopen in mid-December after an extended closure due in large part to the building's poor condition. The galleries housing the Parthenon Marbles suffered from a leaking roof, prompting renewed calls for restituting the contested sculptures to Greece. Eagle-eyed reporters at The Art Newspaper captured multiple sites of disrepair in the Assyrian galleries, but according to director Hartwig Fischer's overhaul plans, neither gallery will be upgraded for several years. (TAN)
Reclusive Artist Bettina Grossman Has Died — The nonagenarian was the oldest living artist included in MoMA PS1's current "Greater New York" quinquennial; her Phenomenology Project (1979–80) comprises portraits of individuals photographed in the reflection of city windows. Grossman lived in solitude for many years in room 503 at the Chelsea Hotel, and only in the past decade has her work received broader attention. The artist Yto Barrada, who is currently producing a catalogue raisonné of Grossman's work, introduced MoMA PS1 curator Ruba Katrib to Grossman's work. (ARTnews)
Nguyễn Trinh Thi Wins Major Commission – The Vietnamese filmmaker is the first winner of a new $100,000 award to create a work that will be shown at the three awarding institutions: the Mori Art Museum, M+, and the Singapore Art Museum. The prize is also supported by the Han Nefkens Foundation. ()
Faith Ringgold Wins Louis Auchincloss Prize – The Harlem-born painter, sculptor, author, and activist is the 2021 recipient of the Louis Auchincloss Prize, presented by the Museum of the City of New York. The prize honors figures whose work is inspired by, and enhances, the five boroughs; previous honorees include Whoopi Goldberg and Gloria Steinem. (Press release)
William Blake Cottage at Risk – The 17th-century thatched cottage where poet and artist William Blake lived between 1800 and 1803 and wrote his famous work is at risk, according to Historic England. The Blake Cottage Trust needs to do repairs to the thatch and supporting masonry. (Guardian)
Rubell Museum Announces Miami Art Week Program — The Rubell Museum has announced its always closely-watched lineup for Miami Art Week. It will present new works by its three artists in residence—Otis Kwame Kye Quaicoe, Genesis Tramaine, and Kennedy Yanko—as well as new exhibitions by Casja von Zeipel and Reginald O'Neal. ()
Little Amal Finishes Her Journey – The larger-than-life puppet Amal arrived in Manchester on Wednesday, November 3, after an epic trek through 65 European cities. The puppet, who is designed to represent a nine-year-old Syrian refugee and the migrant struggle, traveled 5,000 miles (8,000 km) from the Turkish-Syrian border to the U.K. (BBC)
Little Amal arrives at Old Trafford on November 3, in Manchester, England. Photo: Charlotte Tattersall/Getty Images.
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Congratulations to the CHS boys tennis team for their win over Bradley 9-0. Standout players for the boys were Seth Cannon (8-0), Brayden Conn (8-2), Sam Lee (8-0), Matthew Evans (8-1), Hayes Martin (8-5), and Bryce Elliott (8-0). In doubles, Cannon and Conn won (8-1), Lee and Evans (8-1), and Martin and Elliott (8-2). Great job boys!


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"It's impossible to bring diabetics under control without more frequent tests. Dr. Patterson. I'll need -- "
He was interrupted by another tirade about how long she had been in charge of the laboratory, how it was the best in the state, and how he was just a young nobody, meddling in affairs that were none of his business.
When the neat lab reports came up. Dr. Flemming looked them over and decided he would talk to Dr. Patterson in person. He picked out a report on one diabetic and headed for the laboratory. Dr. Patterson seemed pleased by his visit and asked him to sit down.
"Dr. Patterson, I want to verify this report. It indicates that Patient Johnson showed a blood sugar level of 50 milligrams/percent, and a urine analysis of two percent sugar. Is that right,"
Of course it's right! Everything that comes out of this laboratory is right. This is the finest laboratory in the state, and I'm -- "
"I'm not questioning how fine the laboratory is, nor how well trained you are. I'm only questioning these figures."
"Well, you've plenty of nerve. These figures are -- "
"Perhaps you don't know. Dr. Patterson, that 50 milligrams/percent sugar is below the level of hypoglycemic shock. According to these figures, Johnson should be in coma. Actually, he's been active all week. Perhaps you don't know, either, that a patient with such a low sugar level couldn't possibly pass any sugar in his urine, let alone two percent concentration."
"Humph! Poppycock! Drivel!" sputtered Dr. Patterson, her face almost blue with rage.
"I thought possibly your standard solutions might have aged or become inaccurate somehow," Dr. Flemming suggested. He had decided he had better offer her some alibi for her trouble, or she might throw a fit any minute.
But she only became more angry. Her face became livid; she shook all over. "I'll have you know -- " she began, drawing to her full height.
But Dr. Flemming decided that she might throw something more weighty and destructive than a fit. So he went back to his patients to practice medicine without the aid of laboratory determinations.
"The physician must remember that treatment of the neurotic patient begins at the first instant of contact. Hurry, carelessness, impatience, unwill-ingness to make case notes, not only deprive the physician of needed knowledge, but also prevent the establishment of proper relations with the patient, without which nothing constructive can be accomplished." (4)
(4) Reprinted from Fundamentals of Psychiatry, by Edward A, Strecker, M.D., by permission of J. B. Lippincott Company.
-- EDWARD A. STRECKER, M.D, Professor of Psychiatry University of Pennsylvania.
"Here comes 'Swifty,'" whispered the working patient who was helping Dave wash the mattresses on Ward C.
Dave dropped his sponge in the bucket, slipped on his white coat, and stood at attention while Dr. Chalmers made his daily "round."
Every day for the past seven months -- except Thursdays and Sundays when he was off duty -- Dr. Chalmers had walked rapidly through the hall, ignoring both attendants and pa-tients, leaving the ward less than a minute after he had entered it -- speaking to no one.
But this day was different. One of the occupational thera-pists had taken pity on the hundred and ten patients who spent all of every day locked up on Ward C. He had brought a portable phonograph to the ward, and now he had over half the patients marching gleefully around the day room in time to the music.
Surveying this scene as he entered the ward. Dr. Chalmers smirked a little, and shook his head. As he passed Dave on his way to the farther door, he shrugged his head in the direc-tion of the music:
"Almost like trying to put some life into a bunch of cadavers, isn't it? That O.T. man ought to waste his time some place else. Imagine! Dancing in a living graveyard!
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Edna Breen was a lovable old creature. She had been in the hospital forty-one years, and she considered herself the hostess of Rimer Hall. Aunt Edna -- as everyone called her -- couldn't see very well, but she spent most of her days tatting and weaving with her old "grocery store" string. Nearly every-body in the hospital saved string for Edna, and she would change a ball of cheap string into a delicate, beautifully de-signed doily or pillow cover in almost no time at all.
"Here's a little old rag I made out of my spare time," she'd say, chuckling. And she'd give her latest piece of hand-work to a new nurse or attendant. Until you had a gift from Aunt Edna you just weren't "one of the folks" at Wardmore Hospital.
One day Aunt Edna's failing eyesight got her confused, and she collided with a window washer's ladder, which had been left in the middle of the hall. Her lip was cut quite deeply.
When the doctor came through on his daily rounds, the charge nurse suggested that the cut should have a stitch or two taken in it. The doctor didn't even look at the cut.
"Let's see, he said, "today is Wednesday -- ironing day; sewing day is Saturday."


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Toxic leukoencephalopathy is a rare condition that is characterized by progressive damage (-pathy) to white matter (-leuko-) in the brain (-encephalo-), particularly myelin, due to causes such as exposure to substance use, environmental toxins, or chemotherapeutic drugs. The prevalence of this disease is infrequent and often goes unreported, especially in cases resulting from substance use. Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) is a popular method to study and diagnose the disease. However, even with technological advances, the exact mechanism and underlying pathophysiology of toxic leukoencephalopathy remains unknown and is thought to vary between sources of toxicity. The clinical severity of toxic leukoencephalopathy also varies among patients, exposure time, concentration, and purity of the toxic agent. Some reversibility of the condition has been seen in many cases when the toxic agent is removed.

Signs and symptoms
Symptoms vary widely between sources of toxicity, dosage, length of time patient was exposed to the toxic substance, patient history, and patient genetics. Especially in the case of leukoencephalopathy developing due to substance use or environmental toxins, symptoms typically do not develop until several days to months after exposure to the pharmacological agent. Clinical features range from inattention, forgetfulness, and changes in personality to dementia, coma, and even death. Obvious signs of the condition are difficulty with cognitive function and equilibrioception. Common initial symptoms include confusion, somnolence, generalized seizures, headaches, and vision impairment.

Young acute lymphoblastic leukemia patients with methotrexate-induced leukoencephalopathy appear asymptomatic. However, toxic leukoencephalopathy induced by substance use or environmental toxins have had more damaging side effects. Heroin-induced leukoencephalopathy has had three stages described. The first stage features soft (pseudobulbar) speech, cerebellar ataxia, motor restlessness, and apathy/bradyphrenia. The intermediate stage includes pyramidal tract and pseudobulbar signs, spastic paresis, myoclonic jerks, and choreoathetoid movements. The final or terminal stage is characterized by stretching spasms, akinetic mutism, hypotonic paresis, central pyrexia, and death. Similarly, leukoencephalopathy induced by orally administered methotrexate for arthritis patients presents similar symptoms including ataxia, dysarthria, and seizures; however, long-term cognitive effects remain unknown. Symptoms of leukoencephalopathy caused by overdose of metronidazole medication include dysarthria, gait disturbance, weakness of extremities, and mental confusion.  Despite the pharmacological agent or source of toxicity, some patients completely recover from toxic leukoencephalopathy.

Related disorders
Posterior reversible encephalopathy syndrome (PRES) can also result from medication toxicity. Symptoms similar to those of leukoencephalopathy patients have been seen in PRES patients. However, the prognosis of toxic leukoencephalopathy is typically slightly worse than that of PRES because toxic leukoencephalopathy is more likely to lead to ataxia, dementia, or coma.

Hypoglycemic encephalopathy is often seen in diabetics as a result to accidental overdose with the long-acting sulfonylurea drug group. Brain regions affected by toxic leukoencephalopathy have been seen to be affected by this disease as well; however, hypoglycaemic encephalopathy has been known to involve both white and grey matter abnormalities.

Causes
Various pharmacological agents have been known to cause toxic leukoencephalopathy. The most common causes are substance use and chemotherapy; however, the disease has also occurred on the rare occasion as a side effect of certain medications and environmental toxins.

Substance use
Leukoencephalopathy may result from the inhalation, intravenous injection, or ingestion of addictive substances. However, such occurrences are rare, sporadic, and often go undocumented. Leukoencephalopathy caused by inhalation of heroin, also known as "chasing the dragon" syndrome, is one of the most studied of these rare occurrences and has even been recognized for over twenty five years.

It is believed by some researchers that heroin-induced leukoencephalopathy may be caused by a contaminant, or "cutting agent," in the heroin. However, no such agent has been identified; and indeed, toxic leukoencephalopathy has been observed as a result of intoxication with contaminant-free opiates. Cases include a 65-year-old woman who had mistakenly been taking three times the dose of methadone that had been prescribed for pain management, and a young girl intoxicated with pure morphine sulfate tablets.

Other drugs that have been associated with toxic leukoencephalopathy in much more rare occurrences include psychoactive drug 2C-E ("Europa"),  oxycodone, cocaine, and methadone.  The dose–response relationship for these substances remains unclear.

Chemotherapy
Various chemotherapy drugs have shown increased risk of cancer patients developing leukoencephalopathy. High doses of intravenous methotrexate, or intrathecal (injection into the spinal fluid) methotrexate are both necessary components of chemotherapy for acute lymphoblastic leukemia. However, these are known to cause asymptomatic leukoencephalopathy in children and young adults. Methotrexate-related leukoencephalopathy prevalence has been reported to decline with time and dosage. Other chemotherapeutic agents that have induced neurotoxicity include 5-fluorouracil and fludarabine.

Medication neurotoxicity
Besides its role in chemotherapy, methotrexate is also used as an orally administered treatment for rheumatoid arthritis. Leukoencephalopathy can develop from long-term treatment of methotrexate even at low doses. In contrast to intravenous methotrexate for cancer patients, leukoencephalopathy induced by orally taken methotrexate may be associated with cognitive dysfunction and even death.

Oxycodone is the main active ingredient in various oral pain relief medications. High doses of opiates such as oxycodone can lead to leukoencephalopathy. The activity of various opioid and nociceptive receptors appear to play a role in the disease; however, the exact mechanism remains unknown.

Metronidazole, an antibiotic used to treat anaerobic and protozoal infections, has been known at high doses to produce neurologic symptoms associated with toxic leukoencephalopathy.

Other
Toxic leukoencephalopathy may also result from carbon monoxide poisoning, ingestion of methanol, ingestion of ethylene, toluene toxicity, ethanol poisoning, ingestion of methylenedioxymethamphetamine (MDMA or "ecstasy"), or ingestion of paradichlorobenzene, which is a toxic agent in mothballs.

Diagnosis
Due to advances in MRI, this neurological disorder has been characterized more successfully in more recent years. MRI can aid in the detection of injured brain tissue; however, the severity and extent of the damage demonstrated by imaging does not always reflect patient clinical status. Toxic leukoencephalopathy encompasses the degeneration of white matter tracts devoted to higher cerebral function; however, white matter can appear normal until the disease has progressed more intensely. Toxic leukoencephalopathy-related damage to central nervous system (CNS) white matter, typically of the periventricular nucleus, and other structures in the brain is often bilateral and symmetric. Heroin-induced leukoencephalopathy often involves damage to cerebellar white matter, posterior cerebral white matter, posterior limb of internal capsule, and cerebellar peduncles.  The occipital lobe is typically most affected though the frontal, parietal, and temporal lobes have shown involvement as well. Other toxins have been shown to extend damage to other structures of the brain, including the hippocampus, dorsal medulla, and brainstem.

Treatment
With such a wide array of causes and unclear understanding of the pathophysiology, there is no known cure or treatment for the disease. In some cases of leukoencephalopathy induced by medications, such as methotrexate and metronidazole, the disease will reduce gradually once the medication is no longer distributed to the patient. Depending on the source of toxicity or pharmacological substance and severity of the white matter damage, many patients can have complete clinical recovery.

Coenzyme Q and vitamin supplements, typically vitamin C and vitamin E, and other antioxidant therapies have been suggested to treat heroin-induced leukoencephalopathy patients. However, such treatments have rarely been trialed.

See also
 Leukoencephalopathy

References

Further reading

Neurodegenerative disorders
Complications of surgical and medical care
Substance-related disorders

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