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Home » Television Magazine » February 2016
Pat Younge's TV Diary
Sugar Films' Pat Younge has been 'doing the rounds' of trying to sum up investment for his production company.
Start the week reviewing Sugar Films' cash flow and trying to get my head around a new accounting software system. Any of my former CFOs will know that I wasn't put on planet Earth to do this, but I plough on gamely.
One of the things I discover is that the BBC pitch system doesn't tell you when a commissioner has been made redundant. So an idea that I thought must be getting lots of consideration has actually been languishing, lonely and unread, in a dead Dropbox on the BBC server. Note to self – don't take it personally.
Lunch with Kim Shillinglaw. It had been hastily cancelled and rearranged the previous Friday, when she was Controller of BBC Two, and then yesterday (Monday) when it was announced that Kim was leaving the BBC. Turns out our cancelled appointment was on the day she found out that she didn't have the top job and took redundancy.
I have to say, she didn't appear at all crestfallen. Quite the opposite, in fact, almost like a great weight had been lifted from her shoulders.
Irritatingly, she remained very tight-lipped about the detailed sequence of events. Biggest surprise was how they managed to keep it all secret inside the BBC until the announcement. Which is how it should be, and maybe a sign that some things at the BBC have changed for the better.
However, shame on the BBC Trust for trying to play it as senior headcount reduction and cost saving, as it likely delivers neither.
Kim's news came on the back of a series of other departures and changes: Fincham, Lygo, Hincks, Bellamy, Hadlow, Bedell and with Cohen and Yentob not so recently leaving the stage as well. It is a lot of good people and collective creative brainpower leaving the system.
When the non-competes and gardening leave are over, it will be interesting to see where they emerge, especially the balance of those going into production, broadcast and digital roles.
Been playing catch-up with the American series Empire, the story of a record label led by a dysfunctional (to put it mildly) black family. Its storylines and story mechanics are definitely more Dynasty than War and Peace, but it's an enjoyable romp.
One thing that struck me was how weird it was to see black people kissing black people on TV, which I know does happen in the real world, even if I rarely see it on UK television.
Wonder if the Creative Diversity Network's new Project Diamond monitoring scheme will capture authenticity as well as numbers?
End the week with a digital insight. Our start-up, Sugar Films, has been doing the rounds, seeking investment. Someone told me that you have to kiss lots of frogs to find a prince, and I do feel that every frog and toad with an investment account has now been given plenty of love by the Sugar team.
For me, one of the really interesting things is that, with just one or two notable exceptions, very little time gets spent discussing our digital plans and perspective.
I guess TV can be modelled, and digital doesn't fit that model, but it does feel quite 20th century. Anyway, just had coffee with a digital pioneer who said we'd got it all wrong. "TV is a sunset industry," he opined, "so you should have put your digital offering out front and you could have secured three times as much investment because no investor can afford to miss the next big thing in digital."
Not sure if he's a genius or totally bonkers, but it did provide food for thought for the weekend. Next week could be another interesting week.
Pat Younge is Managing Director of Sugar Films.
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This clutch of intrepid young men were hanging out at the Balboa Park Organ Pavilion yesterday afternoon. Kongo sensed that they were up to something. He wasn't wrong. After casually scoping the area to make sure there were no security gorillas in the area these fearless Middle School warriors, this band of brothers, began taking skateboard leaps off the stage. These weren't measly little curb jumps. These were leaps Evel Knievel could admire. This was a precipice of almost five feet which, seemed to the monkey to be a long way to be free falling with a skateboard.
As a parent, Kongo cringed as these airborne Musketeers went off the edge without gloves, helmets, or knee pads. They were armed only with a rising tide of testosterone, peer support, and the infallible conviction that at 13 they were surely immortal.
Ah, to be young and stupid. Kongo well remembers those days. Of course in the 60s we hadn't been exposed to the glories of X-Sports or the monkey would surely have been there. As it was he kept to motorcycles, driving fast, and getting pulled behind a bicycle while on an old-style skateboard with composition wheels.
Fortunately, all these young men survived to fly another day.
Have fun. Travel safe. And for Monkey's Sake, WEAR A HELMET next time!
Great shots, Kongo. I love them!
Great stop movement shots. Ahhhhhh youth !


Work continues in Uganda for the new orphanage. Moving from drawings to seeing the structure start to evolve has everyone very excited.
The foundations have been dug and the walls are now starting to take shape.


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package org.hildan.fxlog.columns;

import java.util.ArrayList;
import java.util.Collection;
import java.util.Collections;
import java.util.HashMap;
import java.util.List;
import java.util.Map;
import java.util.regex.Matcher;
import java.util.regex.Pattern;
import java.util.regex.PatternSyntaxException;
import java.util.stream.Collectors;

import javafx.beans.property.ReadOnlyStringWrapper;
import javafx.beans.property.SimpleStringProperty;
import javafx.beans.property.StringProperty;
import javafx.collections.FXCollections;
import javafx.collections.ObservableList;
import javafx.scene.control.TableColumn;
import javafx.scene.control.TableView;

import org.hildan.fx.components.list.Named;
import org.hildan.fxlog.data.LogEntry;
import org.jetbrains.annotations.NotNull;

/**
 * Uses regexps to split log lines into columns.
 */
public class Columnizer implements Named {

    private final StringProperty name;

    private final ObservableList<Pattern> patterns;

    private final ObservableList<ColumnDefinition> columnDefinitions;

    /**
     * Creates a new Columnizer with the no columns and no patterns.
     *
     * @param name
     *         a name for this columnizer
     */
    public Columnizer(@NotNull String name) {
        this(name, FXCollections.observableArrayList(), Collections.emptyList());
    }

    /**
     * Creates a new Columnizer with the given definitions.
     *
     * @param name
     *         a name for this columnizer
     * @param columnDefinitions
     *         the column definitions to use
     * @param regexps
     *         the regexps to try and match when parsing logs. The order matters: the first matched regexp determines
     *         the capturing groups used to put parts of the log into the columns.
     * @throws PatternSyntaxException
     *         if one of the regexps' syntax is invalid
     */
    public Columnizer(@NotNull String name, @NotNull ObservableList<ColumnDefinition> columnDefinitions,
                      @NotNull Collection<String> regexps) throws PatternSyntaxException {
        this.name = new SimpleStringProperty(name);
        this.columnDefinitions = columnDefinitions;
        List<Pattern> patterns = regexps.stream().map(Pattern::compile).collect(Collectors.toList());
        this.patterns = FXCollections.observableArrayList(patterns);
    }

    /**
     * Creates a copy of the given Columnizer.
     *
     * @param source
     *         the rule to copy
     */
    public Columnizer(@NotNull Columnizer source) {
        this.name = new SimpleStringProperty(source.getName());
        this.columnDefinitions = FXCollections.observableArrayList(source.columnDefinitions);
        this.patterns = FXCollections.observableArrayList(source.patterns);
    }

    @Override
    public String getName() {
        return name.get();
    }

    @SuppressWarnings("unused")
    public StringProperty nameProperty() {
        return name;
    }

    @Override
    public void setName(String name) {
        this.name.set(name);
    }

    public ObservableList<Pattern> getPatterns() {
        return patterns;
    }

    public ObservableList<ColumnDefinition> getColumnDefinitions() {
        return columnDefinitions;
    }

    /**
     * Returns the columns associated to this columnizer. They can directly be added to a {@link TableView}.
     *

     * The visibility and width of the returned columns are bound to the column definitions of this Columnizer, so that
     * they are stored in the config.
     *
     * @return the columns associated to this columnizer
     */
    @NotNull
    public List<TableColumn<LogEntry, String>> getColumns() {
        List<TableColumn<LogEntry, String>> columns = new ArrayList<>();
        for (ColumnDefinition columnDefinition : columnDefinitions) {
            TableColumn<LogEntry, String> col = new TableColumn<>();
            // we need to keep the original text to avoid breaking the table visibility menu
            col.textProperty().bind(columnDefinition.headerLabelProperty());
            col.setGraphic(columnDefinition.createBoundHeaderLabel());
            col.setVisible(columnDefinition.isVisible());
            col.setPrefWidth(columnDefinition.getWidth());
            columnDefinition.visibleProperty().bindBidirectional(col.visibleProperty());
            columnDefinition.widthProperty().bind(col.widthProperty());
            col.setCellValueFactory(data -> {
                LogEntry log = data.getValue();
                String cellValue = log.getColumnValues().get(columnDefinition.getCapturingGroupName());
                return new ReadOnlyStringWrapper(cellValue);
            });
            columns.add(col);
        }
        return columns;
    }

    /**
     * Parses the given input line to create a {@link LogEntry} following the rules of this Columnizer.
     *

     * This method tries to match every regexp of this Columnizer in the order they were given to the constructor. The
     * column values are taken from the capturing groups of the first matched pattern. Missing capturing groups simply
     * yield empty strings.
     *

     * If no regexp is matched, a LogEntry is still returned, containing the whole input string in the first column.
     *
     * @param inputLogLine
     *         the raw log string to parse
     * @return the parsed {@code LogEntry}
     */
    @NotNull
    public LogEntry parse(@NotNull String inputLogLine) {
        for (Pattern pattern : patterns) {
            Matcher matcher = pattern.matcher(inputLogLine);
            if (matcher.matches()) {
                Map<String, String> columnValues = new HashMap<>(columnDefinitions.size());
                for (ColumnDefinition columnDefinition : columnDefinitions) {
                    String groupName = columnDefinition.getCapturingGroupName();
                    // we take all the values we can from this pattern
                    String value = getGroupValueOrEmptyString(matcher, groupName);
                    columnValues.put(groupName, value);
                }
                return new LogEntry(columnValues, inputLogLine);
            }
        }
        // no pattern matched, put empty values in all columns
        Map<String, String> columnValues = new HashMap<>(columnDefinitions.size());
        for (ColumnDefinition columnDefinition : columnDefinitions) {
            String groupName = columnDefinition.getCapturingGroupName();
            columnValues.put(groupName, "");
        }
        // put the whole line in the first column as a fallback, if possible
        if (columnDefinitions.size() > 1) {
            columnValues.put(columnDefinitions.get(0).getCapturingGroupName(), inputLogLine);
        }
        return new LogEntry(columnValues, inputLogLine);
    }

    /**
     * Safely tries to get the input subsequence captured by the given capturing group. If the group does not exist in
     * the given matcher, this method simply returns the empty string for display purposes.
     *
     * @param matcher
     *         the matcher to get the group value from
     * @param groupName
     *         the name of the capturing group for which to get the value
     * @return the input subsequence captured by the given capturing group during the previous match, or the empty
     * string if the group is missing
     */
    @NotNull
    private static String getGroupValueOrEmptyString(@NotNull Matcher matcher, @NotNull String groupName) {
        try {
            String capturedValue = matcher.group(groupName);
            return capturedValue != null ? capturedValue : "";
        } catch (IllegalArgumentException e) {
            // case where the group name does not exist in the parent pattern
            return "";
        }
    }

    @Override
    public String toString() {
        return name.get();
    }
}


The Cambridge curriculum at Tiny Talents is a comprehensive English language course combining listening, reading, writing and oral. While the course includes the Cambridge test topics, it also allows the student to practice English used in our daily lives, enhancing their confidence with the English language. Through stimulating and interesting materials and worksheets, students work through the various testing areas and skills, including listening, reading, oral and writing.


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C3, C-3, C03  ou C.III peut faire référence à :

Domaine militaire
 , un sous-marin espagnol coulé en 1936 lors de la guerre civile espagnole par l'Unterseeboot 34 ;
 AEG C.III, un biplan de reconnaissance expérimental ;
 Albatros C.III, un biplace de reconnaissance de la première guerre mondiale ;
 ARA La Argentina (C-3), un croiseur léger de la Marine argentine ;
 HMS C3, un sous-marin de la Royal Navy ;
 Rumpler C.III, un avion de reconnaissance allemand.

Papeterie
 C3, un format de papier (324×458 mm) dans la norme internationale ISO 216 ;
 C3, un format d'enveloppe (324x458mm) (abrite le format de papier A3) selon la norme internationale ISO 269.

Religion
 C3 Church, une Église pentecôtiste fondée à Sydney.

Sciences
Anatomie
 C3, la troisième vertèbre cervicale.

Chimie
 C3, un explosif entrant dans la composition du plastic ;
 C3 une plante dont la photosynthèse débute par une molécule de trois atomes de carbone ;
 C3, formule chimique du tricarbone.

Médecine
 C3, une protéine du système du complément ;
 Classe ATC C03, sous-groupe thérapeutique des diurétiques de la classification ATC ;
 Tumeur maligne de la gencive (C03), d'après la classification internationale des maladies.

Astronomie
 NGC 4236, une galaxie dans la constellation du Dragon, notée C3 dans le catalogue de Caldwell.

Sport
Football
 C3, abréviation de la Ligue Europa (ex-coupe de l'UEFA), compétition européenne de football.

Sport automobile
 Ferrari 126 C3, une formule 1 de Scuderia Ferrari.

Télécommunication
 Nokia C3, un smartphone du fabricant finlandais Nokia.

Transports
Automobiles
 Audi 100 C3, un modèle du constructeur allemand Audi ;
 Audi 200 C3, un modèle du constructeur allemand Audi ;
 Avions Voisin C3, un modèle du constructeur français Avions Voisin ;
 Citroën C3, une gamme d'automobiles du constructeur français Citroën ;
 Cowin C3, un modèle du constructeur chinois Chery ;
 Chevrolet Corvette (C3) (1968 – 1982), la troisième génération de la Chevrolet Corvette.

 Aviation/Aéronautique
  ;
 Spartan C3, un avion américain ;
 .

 Bus
 La ligne C3 des lignes de bus de Lyon majeures ;
 La ligne C3 du bus à haut niveau de service d'Avignon.

 Monde maritime
 Type C3, un cargo dans les années 1930-40.

Signalisation
 Panneau routier d'indication de risques d'incendie en France.

Train

 Ligne C-3 du Cercanías Asturies ;
 Ligne C-3 du Cercanías Bilbao ;
 Ligne C-3 du Cercanías Madrid ;
 Ligne C-3 du Cercanías Murcie/Alicante ;
 Ligne C-3 du Cercanías Sevilla ;
 Ligne C-3 du Cercanias Valence.

Voir aussi
 Sigles d'une lettre suivie de deux chiffres

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The purpose of this study is to investigate the extent to which the kinds of writing students complete in the first-year writing course at Notre Dame are compatible with the types of writing they do in different courses of study across the curriculum. The primary questions motivating this study are: (a) Are students in first-year writing composing essays that are similar to or different from the kinds of writing students do in other disciplines? (b) What types of papers are students writing? (c) Are students writing papers more in some major fields of study than others? (d) Are they writing certain types of papers more in one area of study than another? (e) Are students writing more at certain times during their four years here than others?
Participants of the study were chosen by random among the incoming first-year class in the fall of 1999. Students were asked to keep all of the writing they did for each class and maintain a record of this writing. Investigators will interview each participant at the beginning and end of each semester; these interviews will focus on the assignments that professors gave and the students' interpretations of these assignments. The investigators are also interviewing faculty about their assignments and expectations of students.
Every semester, we set up Portfolio Assessment Groups of our current instructors. These are groups of approximately 6 instructors, with varying degrees of experience in our program. Each group is led by one person (we began with program administrators in these roles, and this year began giving these positions to second-year graduate instructors, who gain a bit of administrative/leadership experience as well as a small monetary reward for their work), who calls the group together three times a semester and organizes the meetings so that every instructor is able to have at least one of their students' papers workshopped by the group. The object of these Assessment Groups is to give all instructors more experience and support with commenting on student papers, and to make sure all instructors are using the course's Memo on Goals for this assessment. Reviews of these groups from have been very positive, as they allow instructors to get to know one another better, to learn from one another's strategies, and, most importantly, to help guarantee that our students are receiving equitable experience in FYC, in terms of instruction, written feedback, and evaluation.
We have developed more detailed assessment rubrics for our course: a Memo on Goals and a Memo on Grades. These rubrics are used by all instructors, and are also used in the Portfolio Assessment Groups.
At the end of Spring 2003, we randomly collected 40 final portfolios (with each students' permission, though their names, grades, and instructors were not included in our evaluation in any way), in order to gain a sampling of student writing that would help us assess how well our students are able to accomplish the course goals by the end of the semester. We developed a rubric for assessing these goals and scoring them on a scale of 1-5. We then trained and paid 4 outside assessors to read and score these papers, looking for such skills as a clearly developed argument, inclusion of counter-arguments, use of scholarly sources to develop and advance the argument, etc. This assessment was performed over a 3-day period in August, 2003. These numbers are still being processed, but we have already been able to see that we are falling short in some of our instruction, such as the teaching of how to include counter-arguments effectively. It is also clear, interestingly, that the writing our students do in mid-semester is more developed than the writing they do in the final assignment. Given this, and the analysis that students may need more time to work on these final projects, we have a subcommittee currently examining ways of providing more support for students during this final project, so that they may produce their best work in this final research assignment.
We have appreciated the funding that has made it possible for us to design, conduct, and compensate instructors and assessors for doing this work. We will continue to analyze the data from our summer assessment project. The Portfolio Assessment Groups are now a standard part of our instructor-support, and will continue to be for the foreseeable future.


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it's a https connection . I generate my .pem file with OpenSSL by this example
PHP CODE
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CSU focuses on sustainability for Earth Month
By Joe Giordano
With a reputation as a national leader in sustainability, Colorado State University has more to celebrate than a single Earth Day can do justice.
Throughout April, CSU is hosting a variety of events and activities, including talks and challenges, designed to promote sustainability as part of its annual Earth Month celebration.
Experience Earth Month at CSU
Get the latest information on Earth Month and all of the events and activities at green.colostate.edu/earth-month.
The month also includes some significant infrastructure improvements, with the ongoing installation of new solar arrays on campus.
For Earth Day on April 22, CSU will host a virtual festival featuring fun, interactive sustainability challenges and information about student organizations, CSU departments and colleges, and Fort Collins community sustainability programs and initiatives.
This year's month of festivities also will include a talk with President Joyce McConnell and University Distinguished Professor Diana H. Wall, a world-renowned ecologist and director of CSU's School of Global Environmental Sustainability, as part of the Tell Me More conversation series. The recorded talk will premiere on April 21 at president.colostate.edu/tell-me-more.
Additionally, Earth Month organizers are encouraging university community members to sign up for the Shift FoCo Challenge, a community initiative through the City of Fort Collins that aims to reach the city and CSU's climate action goals of 80% reduction below 2005 atmospheric carbon levels by 2030 and to be carbon neutral by 2050.
The latest and complete list of Earth Month activities are available at green.colostate.edu/earth-month.
Student Affairs Communications and Sustainability Director Tonie Miyamoto, who co-chairs the President's Sustainability Commission with Carol Dollard of Facilities Management, said Earth Month will provide a variety of virtual experiences for the entire university community.
"This year's Earth Month lineup offers annual favorites, like the Earth Day Festival, and some exciting new events around environmental justice and the connection between animal health and climate change," she said. "Events will be virtual again this year and we look forward to engaging with folks wherever they may be, as Earth Day is everywhere."
On April 24, CSU's One Health Club is hosting a virtual symposium on climate change and health for the veterinary profession.
The Animal Health Advocates in a Changing Climate Conference is designed to begin equipping clinicians, technicians and students in the veterinary field with knowledge and tools to be effective contributors in protecting animal health in a changing climate. The conference will feature leading scientists, advocates and veterinarians.
Registration information is available at climatechangeisanimalhealth.com/animal-health-advocates-in-a-changing-climate-conference.
Additionally, CSU Extension is hosting afternoon virtual talks for Earth Month on herb gardening on April 8, tree planning on April 14, and pollinators on April 27. There also will be a session on vegetable gardening presented in Spanish on April 3. Registration information is available at green.colostate.edu/earth-month.
A leader in sustainability
Solar arrays like these on the Lory Student Center will be added to other buildings on campus this year.
A major expansion of solar energy at CSU is kicking off during Earth Month, with the first of 21 new solar arrays slated for installation at Laurel Village in mid-April. The new solar arrays will be installed over the next 18 months, doubling the university's current production of renewable electricity.
Recently, CSU also completed the largest geo-exchange project in the state when 342 geothermal wells were installed under the intramural fields, providing renewable energy for Moby Arena and capacity for future construction projects. The GeoX project will employ geothermal energy – also called ground source heat pump – for heating and cooling to reduce energy consumption and costs for the Moby complex.
These kinds of efforts have regularly earned CSU high national and international honors from leading sustainability organizations.
In 2020, the Association for the Advancement of Sustainability in Higher Education rated CSU at its highest level – Platinum – for a record third time in its STARS report. The independent program measures comprehensive sustainability efforts at 990 universities around the world.
CSU is the only institution in the world to receive the STARS Platinum rating three times and currently has the highest score in the United States.
CSU also has been listed as one of the nation's most sustainable higher education institutions by the Sierra Club's Cool Schools for seven consecutive years.
The Princeton Review also has named CSU to the Green Honor Roll, one of only 30 schools to receive the distinction, which recognizes an institution's environmental awareness, preparedness and performance.
Zahra Al-Saloom contributed to this story.
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BASF SETS INCREASED PRODUCTION OF RAW MATERIALS FOR NYLON 6
NEW YORK -- Reflecting the upbeat demand for man-made fibers generally, BASF AG, Ludwigshafen, Germany, and its North American subsidiary, BASF Corp., Mount...
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NEW YORK — Reflecting the upbeat demand for man-made fibers generally, BASF AG, Ludwigshafen, Germany, and its North American subsidiary, BASF Corp., Mount Olive, N.J., said they are expanding caprolactam and polycaprolactam production operations at Antwerp, Belgium, and Freeport, Tex.
Caprolactam is the raw material for type 6 nylon and polycaprolactam is polymer made from caprolactam.
The Antwerp expansion will increase caprolactam production there by 110 million pounds by the end of 1996 and includes a new plant to produce 132 million pounds of polycaprolactam during the second half of 1996.
The polymer plant will feature new process technology designed to yield improved spinning polymer characteristics. In addition to supplying the fiber industry, the polymers will be used in engineering plastics.
In addition to the European expansion, BASF has increased its caprolactam production at Freeport by 150 million pounds and is set to increase polycaprolactam production there by 35 million pounds by the second half of 1996. Another 100 million pounds of caprolactam debottleneckings are slated for Freeport over the next several years.
BASF currently produces 1.3 billion pounds annually of caprolactam and 325.6 million pounds of nylon 6 and nylon 6,6 polymer annually, of which polycaprolactam is a part.
"The expansions will help secure a strong market position for BASF nylon 6 and with that, BASF will continue to be the world's largest nylon 6 producer, with production facilities in the U.S., Europe and, soon to be, Asia," said Werner Burgert, president of BASF's fiber products division.
As reported, BASF made its initial move to Asia last month with a pact with China Worldbest Corp. for a joint venture to make nylon 6 bulked continuous filament (BCF) carpet fibers and polymers. Plants will be built near Shanghai and will produce 88 million pounds of BCF nylon and 110 million pounds of nylon 6 polymer. Construction will begin early in 1996 and is slated for completion in 1998.


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Fury at debate as Trump refuses pledge to respect a Clinton win
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Turning his final presidential debate appearance into an unprecedented assault on US political convention, Donald Trump refused on Wednesday to say that he would respect a Hillary Clinton victory in November.
Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump (right) and Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton participate in the third and final presidential debate at the University of Nevada Las Vegas (UNLV) in Las Vegas, Nevada, the United States, on Wednesday. — XINHUA/VNA
As the last head-to-head encounter of the toxic 2016 campaign descended into mud-slinging, the Republican mogul doubled down on claims that his Democratic rival's supporters plan to rig the vote.
And when asked whether he would commit to recognizing the result of the November 8 vote no matter what, the reality television star said: "I'll tell you at the time. I'll keep you in suspense, OK?"
Clinton declared herself "appalled" by what she said was an attack on 240 years of US democracy.
And, quoting her former rival Bernie Sanders, she called Trump the "most dangerous person to run for president in the modern history of America."
Trump had come into the third televised debate of the 2016 campaign in Las Vegas looking to restore hope to his campaign just 20 days before Election Day.
Dogged by allegations of sexual misconduct, trailing in the polls and losing ground in key swing states, the 70-year-old was looking to capitalize on his last major chance to woo wavering voters.
"The media is so dishonest and so corrupt and the pile-on is so amazing," Trump said, referring to reports citing women accusing him of sexual assault, which he said were "fiction" and drummed up by Team Clinton.
He alleged that millions of fake voters had been registered and that the 68-year-old Clinton should not even have been allowed to run because she mishandled classified State Department emails.
Even some Republican lawmakers were outraged. Senator Jeff Flake said Trump was "beyond the pale" and onetime presidential candidate Senator Lindsey Graham said if Trump loses, it will be "because he failed as a candidate."
Democrats called on Republican leaders to repudiate "Trump's utter contempt for our democracy," as Nevada Senator Harry Reid put it.
"One of our hallmarks has always been we accept the outcome of our elections," Clinton told reporters as she flew home to White Plains, New York.
"So what he said tonight is part of his whole effort to blame somebody else for his campaign, and where he stands in this election."
The extraordinary exchange was only one of a series of ferocious clashes, as the two stony-faced candidates faced off from behind podiums on everything from immigration to Syria.
At one point, Trump broke into one of Clinton's responses to call her "such a nasty woman". The candidates took and left the stage without shaking hands.
In what has been a bitter campaign, the two White House hopefuls got off to a subdued but oddly substantive start to the debate, compared to previous brawls.
They were asked about their vision for the Supreme Court, prompting Clinton to argue the election was about "what kind of country are we going to be".
She insisted gay rights and women's rights must not be rolled back.
Trump echoed conservatives who believe "the Supreme Court is what it's all about," vowing to appoint anti-abortion justices who would also protect gun rights.
"If you go with what Hillary is saying, you can take the baby and rip the baby out of the womb of the mother just prior to the birth of the baby," he said.
"Using that kind of scare rhetoric is just terribly unfortunate," Clinton responded.
'New Brexit'
Pundits have declared the presidential race all but over after the provocative billionaire attacked leaders of his own party and obliterated the normal rules of political decorum.
His debate stance did nothing to quell fears that he and his most passionate fans might not recognize the election's outcome, thereby plunging the country into a political crisis.
Trump predicts an electoral surprise -- what he calls a "new Brexit" -- when Americans vote.
Clinton leads by more than six points in an average of national polls compiled by RealClearPolitics.
Women especially have thrown their support behind the former secretary of state, senator and first lady, who is poised to become the first female president in American history.
A Quinnipiac University poll showed she is winning with female voters by 52 per cent to Trump's 37 per cent. — AFP


It is also important that you never use the same password to protect more than one account. Let's say your grocery store's password database gets stolen. That, in itself, is not a problem if the grocery store stores the password securely (more on this in a bit), and if your password is difficult to guess. If one of these two conditions are not met, than it's only a matter of seconds before your password is known to the 'bad guys.' And once that password is known, the thieves can try to use that password with other providers, like your bank, or your mutual fund brokerage. So that's why it's important to never reuse passwords: even if your service provider fails you, your other accounts are not at risk.
What does it mean to store a password securely? Many (but sadly not all) service providers store passwords in a special way called 'hashed.' This means that the service provider can't read your password; they can only verify that you entered it correctly. That's why when you use the 'Forgot Password' link with these providers, they don't email you your password - they email you a link to change it. This is a good thing. It means that a rogue employee at the service provider can't read your password and use it illicitly.
Now, if you use different passwords for every account, it's easy to end up with hundreds of different passwords. I have 908 as of today. It's impossible to remember 908 random passphrases. So this is why it's a good idea to use a password manager. A password manager saves all your passwords securely and protects them with one master passphrase. That way you only have to remember that one master passphrase. You can store all sorts of information: passwords, passport numbers, social security numbers, text files, PDFs, etc. There are many good password managers out there, like 1Password, Data Vault, LastPass, and Dashlane. My recommendation would be 1Password, because I trust the company that makes them the most. Most web browsers also offer similar functionality. However, I prefer not using them because they don't have a master passphrase, and instead rely on your computer's password.
Online asset providers like banks often ask you for secret identifying information in addition to your password. These are things like "Mother's maiden name," or "The color of your first car." This is so that if you call customer support, or click on the 'Forgot Password' link, they can ask you for this information to verify your identity. This has two consequences: First, in order for the employee or website to verify your information, it cannot be stored hashed. It is stored in 'cleartext.' That's a fancy way of saying that an employee of the service provider (or someone who steals their database) can read this private information. Second, if these secrets aren't really secret (maybe your mother still uses her maiden name), people can easily pretend to be you because they know the answers. They can convince an unsuspecting employee of the service provider that they are you, and can have your password changed, effectively stealing your account and your identity.
This is why I advise you to never use accurate information as answers to security questions. Make something up, and save those answers along with the questions in your password manager. For example, my bank may think that my mother's maiden name is 'su3lskq,' or that my hairdresser's name is 'Serverus Snape.' This is a very simple thing to do, but it improves your security greatly. Best of all, you don't have to remember all this information: just save it in your password manager and copy and paste when required.
Once you use a password manager in this way, the key to all of the information in there is the master passphrase. You can manage this master passphrase like any other critical document. Even though you should normally never write down your master passphrase anywhere, I would recommend you write it down once and place it somewhere secure that can only be read in the event of your death or disability: a safety-deposit box, or with your attorney. That way, if there is information there that can help your survivors manage your estate, your Digital Executor or Trustee can provide them with all of the information they need, in a timely manner. Speak to an Estate Planner. They will help you set all of this up.
Use a long, difficult-to-guess master passphrase that you never write down anywhere except once, to be used only in the event of your death.


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Federico Barba (* 1. September 1993 in Rom) ist ein italienischer Fußballspieler. Der Abwehrspieler steht seit Januar 2020 beim italienischen Zweitligisten Benevento Calcio unter Vertrag.

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Barba spielte in der Jugend bei mehreren Vereinen in Rom, zuletzt bei der AS Rom. Bei dieser rückte er 2012 in den Profibereich auf, wurde jedoch sofort an die US Grosseto verliehen. Für den Zweitligisten Grosseto absolvierte er 19 Partien während der Saison 2012/13. Obwohl Grosseto abgestiegen war verpflichteten sie Barba, der kurze Zeit später zur Roma zurücktransferiert wurde. Die Römer verkauften Barba jedoch sogleich wieder an den FC Empoli, im Zuge weiterer Transfers zwischen den Vereinen. Mit Empoli gelang Barba in der Spielzeit 2013/14 der Aufstieg in die Serie A, in der Spielzeit 2014/15 gelang der Klassenerhalt.

Am 1. Februar 2016 verpflichtete der VfB Stuttgart Barba auf Leihbasis und sicherte sich zudem eine Kaufoption für einen endgültigen Transfer des Innenverteidigers. Einen Tag später zog sich Barba bei einem Testspiel gegen den Drittligisten SG Sonnenhof Großaspach einen Muskelbündelriss in der linken Wade zu. So konnte er erst am 23. April 2016 in der Bundesliga debütierten, als sein Team am 31. Spieltag mit 0:3 gegen Borussia Dortmund verlor. Bei seinem zweiten und letzten Einsatz bei der 2:6-Niederlage gegen Werder Bremen am 32. Spieltag erzielte Barba zunächst ein Eigentor zum 1:2-Rückstand sowie sein erstes Bundesligator zum 2:3-Anschlusstreffer und musste anschließend aufgrund eines Muskelfaserrisses im Oberschenkel ausgewechselt werden, weshalb er für die letzten beiden Spieltage ausfiel.  Nach dem Abstieg des VfB Stuttgart verließ Barba den Klub wieder und kehrte zunächst nach Empoli zurück.

Im Sommer 2017 wechselte Barba zu Sporting Gijón. Nach einem Jahr in Spanien schloss er sich Chievo Verona an. Im Sommer 2019 wechselte er auf Leihbasis zu Real Valladolid. Im Anschluss folgte eine weitere Leihe zu Benevento Calcio, die ihn nach Ablauf der Leihe fest verpflichteten.

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Von 2011 bis 2012 absolvierte Barba sechs Einsätze für die italienische U-19-Nationalmannschaft. Dabei war er unter anderem in der Qualifikationsrunde zur U-19-Europameisterschaft 2012 aktiv. In sieben Partien spielte Barba von 2012 bis 2014 für die U-20-Nationalmannschaft Italiens.

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 Aufstieg in die Serie A: 2013/14

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See the incredible story of Tommi Thorvildsen rise from young pro bodybuilder to star Mr. Olympia competitor.
The finale is his pumping, oiling and posing poolside in Las Vegas with AHMAD HAIDAR on the day after the 2002 Mr. Olympia.
Tommi Thorvildsen, nicknamed "Glutezilla" for his glute development, is an IFBB Pro bodybuilder from Norway. At 5'10" in height, he has a contest weight of 260 lbs (290 lbs off-season) and went on from winning his first amateur competition in 1997, the Sandefjord Open, to win the national championships in the same year.
He got his IFBB Pro card after two successive wins of the Norwegian championships in 1997 and 1998. His first professional competition was the Toronto Pro Invitational in 2000, where he placed 18th. His highest professional ranking so far was the 2002 Austrian Grand Prix of Bodybuilding, where he placed 3rd.
Tommi was born in Norway on January 1, 1974. He has his own supplement line, Tommi Nutrition, and owns and operates a gym in Oslo. His contest trademark was performing a backflip as part of his posing routine.


OMEGA Seamaster Automatic with date in 18K solid gold men's wrist watch in fine running condition. This is a rare wrist watch as very few of this model were made in solid gold. Slightly aged silver dial with gold markers and pointers. Signed Omega crown and very heavy 18K screw back case with Seamaster logo raised as when new and has not been polished down and is in great condition. This is a fine watch with a caliber 562 movement and 24 jewels is from the 1962 era. Case lugs and inside the case back are hallmarked 18K gold. Diameter of watch is 33mm. Watch has been recently serviced. Black leather strap.


This has to be the most insensitive, self centred opinion piece I have read. Smack bang in the middle of Mother's Day. But just the point, right?
It's an article about Mother's Day and how this particular writer - and mother - wants Mother's Day to be all about her. And only her. Not about her mother, and definitely not about her mother in law. NOT about the MIL AT ALL.
Read the whole piece here - originally posted on iVillage - and let me know what you think.
Me? Well, I am a firm believer that you reap what you sow. And your husband or partner is on the planet because of his mother. And she never stops being his mother.
And one day, YOU will be a mother in law.
This is my first Mother's Day without my mother and it hurts. A lot. But, I have found comfort in remembering all of the good times, the countless super fun times we had together.
And then, when I met my husband, I LOVED taking out my mum, my husband, and my mother in law. Dinners, and shows, and more dinners, and New Year's Eve in the city, and more dinners and fun.
Here were these two vulnerable women, alone, and not by choice. My mum, a widow. My boyfriend's (and later fiancé, and later husband) mum a divorcee.
My motto in life: NEVER take advantage of the vulnerable, the person with little 'status' in the family hierarchy. You know who I mean. The person without much 'pull'. Often the women without a husband, in the old school days, were considered 'down' a few notches. Not able to have the same status as those with both sets of parents when it came to decision making around days of significance.
And my mother in law and I: we've had a long and varied relationship. There were some years in between she lived overseas. When she came back, I gave her a place to stay, and she later became a carer for my mother. They way she cared for her meant that - even more than I would have cared for her anyway one day - she was now recognised in my eyes as someone who I could never repay for all she did for me and my family, immediate and extended. She made my life, our lives, MUCH easier.
And, I was the one who sometimes nudged my husband when we were newly married: "We haven't seen your mum… hello, let's go over!" Or: "Your mum is on the phone. You're never too busy to say hi. Gosh, what's wrong with you!"
Again, I will say: you reap what you sow.
And: love your mother in law wholeheartedly, do things for her, and with her, and respect her and treat her well, and if she's vulnerable, care for her, and your husband will love you all the more for it. And you will teach your kids that love and respect is for BOTH sides on the family, not just for you, not just for your mother.
The comments on this post's Facebook page say it all, really.
Karma will come when your son marries a woman just like you!
Wow I didn't know that the term "mother" had an expiry date.
ALL mothers should be celebrated on this day, ALL single fathers doing both jobs should get a shout out, ALL new mothers, old mothers, step-mothers and grandmothers should get celebrated.
You're right. You are selfish. Fast forward your life and think about YOUR child's spouse behaving so appallingly... The fact you think your mother should get a 'look in' just because your MIL did speaks volumes to your character... Geez, a birthday, Mother's Day and Christmas, your obligations are OUTRAGEOUS. Fool.
Gosh aren't you just a ray of sunshine? I hope you still feel the same when you are the grandmother-in-law.As long as you're happy for your daughter-in-law in to have the same attitude one day!
Don't worry. When all those inconvenient people die you can have Mother's Day all to your self.
There are so many people who wished they got one more mothers day with their mum / grandmother etc.
Sorry I agree with the writer. I'm a mother-in-law and a grandmother and I've had my turn. I'm more than happy with a call and I would hate to think I was centre stage in my son's life, that's where my daughter-in-law (who I love dearly) should be.


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Today we focus on an alarming new trend in debt collection — one that can affect you even if you have no debts!
Just a quick reminder before we start: The auction for the iPod nano we donated to help Hurricane Katrina victims ends on Friday. You can find more about it here.
Imagine getting embarrassing calls at work, illegal withdrawals from your bank accounts — and even threats of violence. This is what is unfortunately happening to a growing number of consumers because of a new breed of debt collectors that most people aren't aware of.
What makes this even worse is that these debt collectors are using these abusive techniques on people who don't even owe any money; they are merely victims of identity theft — or they have a similar name to the person who owed the money.
Just to be clear: we are NOT saying all debt collection companies use the tactics we're describing in this issue — most certainly do not. Our goal instead is to make you aware of these growing debt collection trends that you probably aren't aware of — and to let you know your rights if you do if you fall prey to this new breed of debt collector who uses heavy-handed (and sometimes illegal) tactics.
The consumer debt buying industry began in the early 1990's when the US government started selling off assets from savings and loan banks that had failed.
As consumer debt has mushroomed over the past decade, the number of debt collection firms has skyrocketed as well, growing from about a dozen firms in 1996 to over 500 today.
Creditors are not able to devote the enormous amount of time and money into pursuing the thousands of people who fall into debt each year, and debt collection companies are eagerly stepping in to buy the debt from creditors for a fraction of the total debt.
According to the Nilson Report, a newsletter that monitors the credit industry, last year debt buyers paid an average of 5.4 cents for every dollar of unpaid debt they bought. Debt collection is a very lucrative business.
The debt collector will then attempt to recoup any, if not all, of the original debt. The worst part is not that the debt collectors are trying to collect on an old debt — most of the time it is a genuine debt — but instead, it is the thug-like methods employed by these collectors.
Some particularly nasty debt collection companies are resorting to illegal practices — verbal abuse, harassment, and even threats of violence and lawsuits — in an attempt to squeeze money from consumers for the debts the company has purchased.
In fact, many times the debt collection company isn't even bothering to harass and abuse the right consumer (just someone with a similar name), or they will attempt to collect on outdated debts that are older than 7 years and no longer exist on your credit record.
For example, the Washington Post reported that a New Hampshire man was repeatedly called by a debt collector about a loan his daughter owed — even though the daughter had moved out 15 years earlier. The debt collector reportedly called this man six times in 15 minutes!
On the last call, the debt collector told the NH man his Social Security number, his wife's name, and threatened to send thugs.
Another particularly troubling recent practice is the growing number of cases where debt collectors persuade consumers to pay just a little of the amount due — and then they use the bank info to improperly withdraw more money from the consumer's bank account.
The key to protecting yourself — and your sanity — is to know your rights under the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act.
– Harass you, your spouse, or any other third party.
– Make threats of violence or abuse.
– Threaten legal action if it is not lawful or there is no intent to do so.
– Attempt to collect any amount greater than the actual debt.
– Contact you at inopportune times, such as before 8:00 a.m. and after 9:00 p.m.
– Continue to contact you after you have requested in writing that they stop.
If you believe that a debt collector has violated your rights and the practices contained in the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, you can file a complaint with the Federal Trade Commission and your state Attorney General's office.
Many states also have debt collection laws that go above and beyond what is provided in the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act. Your state Attorney General's office will have knowledge of these laws.
Victims of debt collection abuse can also file a lawsuit against a debt collector in a state or federal court if they suspect their rights have been violated.
We hope you don't ever get harassed by one of this new breed of debt collectors. It's important to know that these debt collectors are out there — and what you can do to protect yourself.


1 - "Come down, and sit in the dust, virgin daughter of Babylon.Sit on the ground without a throne, daughter of the Chaldeans.For you will no longer be called tender and delicate.
2 - Take the millstones, and grind flour.Remove your veil, lift up your skirt, uncover your legs,and wade through the rivers.
3 - Your nakedness will be uncovered.Yes, your shame will be seen.I will take vengeance,and will spare no one."
4 - Our Redeemer, the LORD of Hosts is his name,is the Holy One of Israel.
5 - "Sit in silence, and go into darkness,daughter of the Chaldeans.For you shall no longer be calledthe mistress of kingdoms.
6 - I was angry with my people.I profaned my inheritance,and gave them into your hand.You showed them no mercy.You laid a very heavy yoke on the aged.
7 - You said, 'I will be a princess forever;'so that you did not lay these things to your heart,nor did you remember the results.
9 - But these two things shall come to you in a moment in one day,the loss of children and widowhood.They will come on you in their full measure,in the multitude of your sorceries,and the great abundance of your enchantments.
11 - Therefore disaster will come on you.You won't know when it dawns.Mischief will fall on you.You won't be able to put it away.Desolation will come on you suddenly,which you don't understand.
12 - "Stand now with your enchantments,and with the multitude of your sorceries,in which you have labored from your youth;as if you might profit;as if you might prevail.
13 - You are wearied in the multitude of your counsels.Now let the astrologers, the stargazers, and the monthly prognosticators, stand up and save you from the things that will come on you.
14 - Behold, they are like stubble.The fire will burn them.They won't deliver themselves from the power of the flame.It won't be a coal to warm ator a fire to sit by.
15 - The things that you labored in will be like this:those who have trafficked with you from your youth will each wander in his own way.There will be no one to save you.


Do you need luck in dice control?
This was posted by Frank Scoblete on the Golden Touch Craps private members-only website.
In our dice control classes, Dominator and I mention that in any long or money-making controlled dice rolls, you do need some "luck." What the heck does that mean? Does it mean you don't have an edge without luck?
Just recall any winning roll you had and remember that every so often those dice slipped out of your fingers and you knew the darn shot was awful. Then you started sincerely praying or as Dominator does, you called out, "Give me some luck!" because you knew that shot was not at all controlled. In fact, that shot was random.
Okay, the luck you obviously needed was for that devilish 7 not to show.
Now the good news is that the 7 shows only 17 percent of the time, so you will have a very good chance that luck will indeed favor you. As the roll progresses, at times this randomness will happen – so you need that luck to keep the roll going. Even the great Captain's former World Record roll of 147 numbers needed some luck because sometimes even his dice looked awful.
So luck is needed on winning and long rolls, and even controlled rolls have levels of perfection to them, and, once more, all rolls have a 7 possibility no matter how great that roll has been.


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Amgen US Humira biosimilar arrives five months ahead of the pack
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Amgen has launched Amjevita with a two-tier list price strategy offering the biosimilar at discounts of 55% and 5% over AbbVie's Humira (adalimumab). After 20 years and over $200 billion of sales, AbbVie's anti-TNF-α monoclonal antibody Humira is facing competition in the US with the launch of Amjevita. "Today, we announced the launch of Amjevita, the first US biosimilar to Humira, a medicine used by more than 1 million patients living with serious inflammatory diseases," Amgen's EVP of Global Commercial…
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CMC deliverables must be addressed to continue CGT momentum, but overcoming talent gaps will give firms the competitive edge, says former Spark Therapeutics CTO Cynthia Pussinen. With 10 approvals in the US and Europe last year, there is little doubt the cell and gene therapy (CGT) sector is blossoming. Consultant Cynthia Pussinen described the sector as having "lifted off and in flight" at Phacilitate's Advanced Therapies Week earlier this month, with much progress including "truly rewriting how patients are treated…
Sartorius plans $500m+ CAPEX and eyes M&A opportunities in 2023
Sartorius invested €593 ($647) million in its global capacities in 2022 and says it is planning similar this year. For the full year 2022, Sartorius reported total sales of €4.17 billion, representing a 21% increase on the previous year. The firm's Bioprocess Solutions business pulled in €3.32 billion of this and saw a 22% growth year-on-year. The firm reiterated how the skew of COVID-19 related revenues and demand normalization will drive down sales going forward, with CEO Joachim Kreuzburg forecasting…
Deeper characterization and quality-by-design (QbD) approaches demonstrate the cell and gene therapy space has outgrown the lazy 'process is the product' rhetoric, say experts. Journalists and industry alike have clung onto the concept that 'the process is the product' when it comes to cell and gene therapies (CGTs). For years, the catchy phrase has been banded around convention centers and company boardrooms but as the field matures – 10 CGTs won approval in the US and Europe last year –…
WuXi ATU wins tech disruptor at #ATW awards in Miami
A transfection-free and scalable AAV technology has bagged WuXi ATU the Manufacturing Tech Disruptor of the Year Award at the first Advanced Therapies Awards ceremony. Miami, Florida's famous Fontainebleau Hotel hosted the integral Advanced Therapies Week (ATW) Awards event last week, honoring progress and success in cell and gene therapies. Highlights of the evening including the presentation of the Lifetime Achievement Award to Carl June – the cell therapy pioneer and Time Magazine 'Person of the Year' runner-up 2016, who…
Big Pharma mobilization and a series of approval firsts dominated the seasonal cell and gene therapy review, but failures in patient access post-commercialization took the top spot. In what has become a highlight of Phacilitate's Advanced Therapies Week, Susan Nichols, chief business officer at ViroCell Biologics, highlighted 10 events from 2022 that drove conversation, investment, and innovation in regenerative medicine. She told delegates in Miami, Florida the past 12 months saw "the highest of the highs" in the cell and…
Aton Bio: China pharma backed CDMO with a startup spirit
Aton Biotech hopes to make big waves in the bio-CDMO space by leveraging up to 144,000 L of bioreactor capacity from parent company Shanghai Henlius Biotech. Henlius operates two biomanufacturing in Shanghai with a total of 48,000 L of bioreactor capacity, along with fully integrated drug substance and drug product capabilities. The firm broke ground on a third 130,000 square meter facility last year, the first phase of which will incorporate 36,000 L of biomanufacturing capacity comprising of up to…
10 CGT approvals in 2022 brings 'Gottlieb's math' close to realization
With cell and gene therapies coming of age, experts at Advanced Therapies Week looked to reducing COGs, novel payer models, and even biosimilars to tackle their spiraling price tags. In 2022, there were 10 approvals between the US and Europe for nine cell and gene therapy products: Adstiladrin, Breyanzi, Carvykti, Ebvallo, Hemgenix (approved by both FDA and EMA), Roctavian, Skysona, Upstaza, Zynteglo. As such, optimism was high at Phacilitate's Advanced Therapies Week, held this week in Miami, Florida. "We've gone…
Amgen prepped to take first slice of AbbVie's US Humira pie
Amgen is eyeing up a share of the $17+ billion US adalimumab market with the prospective launch of the first Humira biosimilar, Amjevita, later this month. In its trend report 'Drugs to watch 2023,' Clarivate highlights the impending loss of exclusivity of AbbVie's bestselling drug Humira (adalimumab). The monoclonal antibody has clocked in sales of more than $200 billion for AbbVie (and previously Abbott) since its launch in 2003, with 2021 sales alone pulling in $20.1 billion in sales, $17.3 billion…
With its next-generation CAR-T manufacturing platform, Novartis told JP Morgan Conference delegates it has no plans to move into the allogeneic space. Novartis is one of the pioneers in the chimeric antigen receptor (CAR) T-cell space, bringing the first therapy to market in the US in 2017: Kymriah (tisagenlecleucel), a treatment for B-cell acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL). Since then, a handful of other cell-based gene therapy products have been approved by the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) but all…


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WATCH: Howard Stern bashes Jimmy Fallon for respecting Leno
By Dan Good
After Jimmy Fallon secured last month's appearance by President Obama on his late-night show, he reached out to some of his broadcast idols for tips.
Radio icon Howard Stern.
"Saturday Night Live" creator Lorne Michaels.
TV legend Barbara Walters.
And Jay Leno.
That disclosure led Stern – an ardent Leno critic – to explode in a tirade on last night's episode of "Late Night with Jimmy Fallon."
Stern was visiting the show to discuss his judging duties on "America's Got Talent."
Fallon explained how he contacted Stern prior to his presidential interview. Fallon respects Stern's interview techniques, and wondered if the shock jock had any tips.
Stern's first instinct was to ignore the late-night host.
"I'm a narcissist, I'm a competitive guy, I'm somewhat evil, and I go, 'why should I help him?'" Stern said. "I mean, who the Hell wants to help Jimmy Fallon? And what's he worried about? Nobody's going to watch his stupid interview anyway."
Stern ended up suggesting some interview topics, but most were too racy for Barack.
"You gotta ask President Obama, 'how big is his penis?'" Stern said. "Did you ever ask that?"
"No, I would never ask the president … there's a couple I skipped over, Howard," an embarrassed Fallon responded. "I appreciate that."
"Then I said, 'how often do you have sex with Michelle Obama?' I can't tell you what a help I was," Stern joked.
Stern then wondered if Fallon asked others for help, urging Fallon to reveal his list.
And Jimmy disclosed that he contacted Jay, somebody who Howard's criticized for years – and a host known for his soft handling of celebrities.
"What a mistake," Stern said. "You called Jay Leno? Jay Leno hasn't done a good interview ever. Why would you call Jay Leno?"
"I asked him because he's interviewed President Obama before. He's been on his show."
"And it was so wonderful, that (2009) interview Jay did with President Obama. I can't tell you, the whole country's been talking about it ever since. I never would have answered your email if I knew you called Jay."
Jay, as it turns out, told Jimmy he should set up the president for some jokes – to "make him funny."
Mission accomplished Jay, as Bam's "Slow Jam" of the news was a viral hit.
Barack Obama Slow Jams the News – watch more funny videos
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Journalism & Mass Communication Quarterly Special Issue Deadline Extension June 9, 2021
The Role of Communications in the Black Lives Matter Movement
The Black Lives Matter movement marks an important period in US history that scholars must continue to study from many angles—including the use of communication in grassroots activism.
To date, there have been more than 41 million Black Lives Matter tweets, and the #BlackLivesMatter hashtag is also prevalent on other social media platforms, such as Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. Still, little is known about the role of communication tools in the creation and perpetuation of the BLM movement.
The intensity and perception of the BLM movement continues to evolve. A tipping point in the movement occurred on May 25, 2020, when white police officers killed George Floyd by placing his knee on his neck for almost nine minutes while Floyd, who allegedly used a counterfeit $20 bill, was in handcuffs. People from all over the world began protesting systemic racism and police brutality. Many social media users expressed their opinions and demanded action— often using the #BLM hashtag to garner support for the movement to end police brutality and other social injustices.
Journalism & Mass Communication Quarterly is soliciting submissions for a special issue on the Black Lives Movement with a focus on communication channels, grassroots efforts, and social movements. We are seeking research contributions that examine social media activism and the use of the #BlackLivesMatter hashtag in the broader of the social movement.
Manuscripts may explore a range of topics, including the BLM movement as one outcome of citizen frustration and a catalyst for policy change. Other topics may include dominant myths and stereotypical narratives of blackness and how those are framed and reframed on social media channels. Also of interest are the effects of social media on citizen engagement and activism; and the impact of gender and globalization on the BLM movement.
Contributions to this special issue may employ a variety of methodological approaches and explore different forms of communication, including newspapers, social media platforms, and broadcast media. Submissions are encouraged to examine a range of dominant frames, myths and social media narratives that depict BLM in a negative light and how the BLM movement has countered some of these narratives and been able to reframe them in a more positive manner.
This special issue will provide an opportunity for theory-building toward more comprehensive, comparative models of social media effects in the BLM movement.
Extended deadline for Submissions: July 15, 2021
Expected Publication: Summer 2022
Guest Editors: Dr. Mia Moody-Ramirez, Mia_Moody@baylor.edu, Baylor University &
Earnest Perry, Missouri School of Journalism, perryel@missouri.edu.


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About Livingston
Livingston is a township in Essex County, New Jersey, United States. As of the 2010 United States Census, the township's population was 19,366, Livingston was incorporated as a township by an act of the New Jersey Legislature on February 5, 1813. The township was named for William Livingston, the first Governor of New Jersey. Livingston has many local artists in many forms. Local artists have support from Livingston Arts Association which is an organization formed in 1959 to promote art in the community including large scale exhibitions, demonstrations, and workshops. The organization is also a member of Art Council of Livingston which has a gallery at Livingston Town Center. There are more than 470 acres (1.9 km1) of wooded parks with passive hiking trails in Livingston.
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Stress is the New Black: Another Installment of: Out of the Mouths of Babes!
Another Installment of: Out of the Mouths of Babes!
Last evening Katie was walking past the TV and saw a report on the news about gay marriage. She blurted out, "Hey, that's crazy...that one dude is marrying that other dude!' "How are they going to have babies?"
Beyond the huge issues at hand with these statements, all we could do was to try our best to stifle our laughter, since what hit our funny bone was the use of the word "Dude!" I did not even know she had ever heard that retro word!
Once I collected myself from the hilarity of it all, I responded by telling her that the purpose of marriage was not necessarily to make babies. Since her knowledge on this subject is sketchy at best, I went right on to the second item on the agenda, which was gay love and marriage. I explained that most of the time women and men fall in love and that sometimes, men fall in love with men and that women fall in love with women. I said that love is love and that all love is OK.
I did not get into it any deeper than that... she is 6 and that was quite enough! I wasn't even going near adoption and gay marriage. That is for another day and time in the future!
All I gotta say is Wow dude...that Katie Starr is too much!
Oh and one more thing..now I can't stop calling everyone in the house...Dude!


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An explainer of May 8 alcohol referenda
Dr. Ralph BastedoBe Our Guest
Although I'm neither a connoisseur nor a professional expert regarding ethanol or drinking alcohol, I thought I would share my recent understanding of the coming referenda with readers of the Times-News.
There will be nine — yes, nine — referenda regarding alcohol on the Henderson County primary election ballot this May 8. Although the city of Hendersonville currently tolerates alcohol (that is, is "wet"), our surrounding County of Henderson currently prohibits it (is "dry").
Since the differences among these nine referenda is subtle, I thought I would explain them in as nonpartisan a manner as possible. And since I have no dog in this fight, and was trained as a political scientist, I hope I can be a credible educator. Here it goes:
(A) The first four of the alcohol-related referenda deal with what is called "malt beverages." Simply put, malt beverage usually means beer and its varieties such as ale, lager and malt liquor. Beer is usually made from barley malt and hops. It typically has an alcohol content (ABV) of around 5 percent. However, the state of North Carolina recently raised the ABV cap on beer to 15 percent.
This new ABV cap is particularly relevant regarding flavored malt beverages, also known as fruit-flavored beers. Notable brands of these new flavored beverages are Jooze, Four Loko, Mike's Harder Lemonade, Smirnoff Ice, Bartles & Jaymes, Bacardi Breezer and Jack Daniel's Hard Cola.
The first referendum would permit the sale in Henderson County of all "malt beverages," whether they are purchased to be consumed "on-premises" or purchased to be consumed "off-premises" (that is, for takeout or to-go).
The second referendum would allow the sale in the county of only those malt beverages bought to be drunk "on-premises."
The third plebiscite would permit the sale of just those malt beverages purchased to be consumed "off-premises."
The last of the four beer-related referenda would allow the "on-premises" sale of these malt beverages by "Class A hotels, motels, and restaurants only." But it would also allow "off-premises" sales by "other permittees."
(B) The next three of the alcohol-related referenda deal with what is called "unfortified wine." By unfortified or pure wine is usually meant fermented fruit juice — typically produced from grapes, apples or berries. It usually has an alcohol content of around 12 percent.
Such natural wines should not be confused with fortified wines such as port, sherry, madeira and vermouth. They are made by fortifying the natural wine with the addition of distilled spirits or liquor (for instance, brandy). As a result, the alcohol content of these fortified wines is higher — usually about 18 percent.
The first of the three wine-related referenda would permit the sale in Henderson County of all "unfortified wines," whether they are purchased to be consumed "on-premises" or purchased to be consumed "off-premises" (i.e., for takeout or to-go).
The second referendum would allow the sale in the county of only those wines bought to be drunk "on-premises."
The third plebiscite would permit the sale of just those wines purchased to be consumed "off-premises."
(C) The eighth of the nine alcohol-related referenda would permit the construction and operation in unincorporated Henderson County of a North Carolina Alcohol Beverage Commission store. ABC stores sell liquor, spirits or distilled beverages to adults age 21 and older. More specifically, the shops sell gin, brandy, rum, tequila, vodka, whiskey and other distilled spirits.
Passage of this referendum would enable the operation of an ABC store in — say — East Flat Rock or Etowah, outside the jurisdiction of the city of Hendersonville. Liquor taxes would presumably go to the county government.
In the mountains of North Carolina, Graham County is the sole county statewide where no alcohol sales whatsoever are permitted. It is 100 percent "dry" due to its county-wide prohibition. Every other county in North Carolina has cities, towns or areas — such as the city of Hendersonville — which permit alcohol sales. So our circumstance is not unique.
(D) The final alcohol-related referendum — number nine — concerns "mixed beverages" in Henderson County. Mixed alcoholic beverages are those hard drinks that include the mixing of liquor, spirits or distilled beverages. At issue is ethanol, otherwise known as drinking alcohol.
This last plebiscite would allow the sale of alcoholic "mixed beverages" inside "hotels, restaurants, private clubs, community theatres, and convention centers."
So there you have your nine — yes, nine — choices regarding the current prohibition of alcohol in Henderson County. I suppose it's almost enough to drive a voter on May 8 to drink.
Ralph Bastedo, Ph.D., is a Hendersonville resident and a retired professor of political science.


Here we are, with sunny summer days ahead, and our thoughts naturally turn to ….deodorant. Well, mine have turned that way, because I am very Lymph Node Aware these days and don't want to fill my poor remaining nodes with potentially toxic gloop. Apparently 98 per cent of women with breast cancer have parabens from deodorants lurking in their systems. At the same time, obviously, I don't want to be smelly either. So I've tried quite a few deodorants over the past months and I thought I'd share the results with you so you don't have to. How public spirited is that?


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Salzgitter AG and Tenova sign MoU for low CO2 steelmaking
Published by Elizabeth Corner, Editor
World Pipelines, Thursday, 04 April 2019 08:45
A concrete step towards future-oriented, climate-friendly technology for steel production: Tenova – a company of the Techint Group specialised in innovative solutions for the metals and mining industries – and Salzgitter AG – among the leaders in innovative and sustainable steel and technology products – declared officially a mutual co-operation for the realisation of SALCOS (SAlzgitter Low CO2 Steelmaking) by signing a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on 2 April in the context of Hannover Messe 2019.
SALCOS is a revolutionary concept for a significantly CO2-reduced steel production, commonly developed by the two companies. The aim is to undergo a stepwise transformation process of the integrated steel making route, moving from carbon-intensive steel production based on Blast-Furnaces towards a Direct Reduction and Electric Arc Furnace route, including the flexible incremental utilisation of hydrogen. This concept is capable of reducing CO2 emissions up to 95% with respect to the entire steel production route.
The co-operation aims at jointly applying for public funding of the SALCOS project.
In this context, Tenova will provide the ENERGIRON-ZR-direct reduction technology, the innovative HYL Direct Reduction Technology with integrated CO2 absorption system, jointly developed by Tenova and Danieli.
"Over the last years, Tenova has been heavily investing to develop technologies able to significantly reduce energy consumption and the environmental footprint of steel production. Hydrogen plays a pivotal role in this revolution, and the SALCOS concept could represent an important milestone in our industry", said Paolo Argenta, Tenova Executive Vice-President Upstream. "We are currently involved in a further study, GrInHy2.0, with Salzgitter AG and Sunfire GmbH, which has received the support of Hydrogen Europe and the European Commission. This should lead to another step toward the first full-scale initiative to move from coal to hydrogen in the steel production."
Ulrich Grethe, member of Salzgitter AG's Group Management Board: "The agreement with Tenova is another important step in the implementation of the SALCOS project. With this, we affirm our offer to politics and society to realize a low CO2 steel production in the near future. Thus, SALCOS is securing the future viability of the Salzgitter steel location and the jobs here."
Read the article online at: https://www.worldpipelines.com/contracts-and-tenders/04042019/salzgitter-ag-and-tenova-sign-mou-for-low-co2-steelmaking/
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The show opens with WWE remembering 9/11 by tolling the ring bell 11 times.
Jeff Hardy is out first to kick off the show tonight in Lafayette. We see footage of Hardy taking out Randy Orton three weeks ago with a swanton bomb through a table. Back live, Hardy has a mic and talks about battling demons in his life and overcoming them. He stands before you a better man. Hardy says he faces his most venomous demon this Sunday at Hell in a Cell: Randy Orton. He says he is a daredevil and has no fear. A loud "DELETE" chant starts up. Hardy will unleash a lifetime of pain and suffering on Orton. Tonight he focuses on Shinsuke Nakamura and tells everyone to enjoy the show.
The bell rings and Nakamura immediately rolls out of the ring. Hardy with a kick and jawbreaker when Nakamura returns. Hardy dropkicks Nakamura out of the ring and then jumps out catching Nakamura with a shot. Hardy launches Nakamura into the barricade, backs up, runs, jumps off the steps and catches Nakamura with a splash.
After commercials, Hardy is back in the ring with Nakamura and tosses him face first into the corner. Hardy does this repeatedly in other corners. Nakamura gets in some offense dropping Hardy and getting in a few kicks. Nakamura with a headlock that drops Hardy to one knee. Nakamura throws big knees into the ribs of Hardy to bring him back down. Hardy attempts a comeback, but eats a big spin kick from Nakamura sending him to the corner. Hardy with a sling blade when Nakamura tries to charge in. Nakamura lands a knee countering a suplex attempt. Hardy catches Nakamura with an elbow and Whisper in the Wind combo. Nakamura with a series of shots that knock Hardy off the top turnbuckle.
After commercials, Hardy has Nakamura down inside the ring and hits his leg drop low blow and dropkick combo for a two count off a pinfall attempt. Nakamura catches Hardy with a kick to the back of the head and uses the bottom rope to bounce Hardy's head with his boot. Nakamura with a running knee to the side of Hardy's face on the ring apron. Nakamura is fired up in the corner. Nakamura charges and Hardy counters with a roll up for a moment. Hardy connects with Twist of Fate and heads up to the top turnbuckle. Hardy is just starting to stand up on the top turnbuckle when Randy Orton shows up and knocks Hardy off.
The referee immediately calls for the bell.
After the match, Orton bounces the head of Hardy against the steel steps. Orton tosses Hardy back inside the ring and grabs a steel chair. Orton cracks the chair over the back of Hardy. Orton his Hardy in the ribs and a shot over the back with the chair again. Orton is calling for an RKO. Hardy counters, misses a Twist of Fate and Hardy hits Orton repeatedly with the steel chair over the back. Hardy with a Twist of Fate on Orton. Hardy starts going up to the top turnbuckle and connects with a Swanton Bomb over Orton.
Backstage, The Miz says his wife Maryse is taking the spotlight. She will have her first singles match in WWE in 7 years tonight against Brie Bella. Maryse says it took Daniel Bryan 3 years to come back in the ring and only her a few months after giving birth. She is ready to make her husband proud and show her daughter how to punch Brie in the face. Miz insults the marriage of Brie and Daniel Bryan.
We go to video earlier today of WWE Champion AJ Styles sitting at ringside. AJ Styles says Samoa Joe understand his biggest weakness is his temper. Styles talks about Joe bringing his family into this situation. He says Joe must think if he can attack my heart then he will get the advantage. Styles says Joe might be right, but after 20 years of friendship, he knows a lot about Joe as well. He says Joe has a family and the difference is he would never mess with one. Styles says Joe's biggest strength is running his mouth and intimidation. He adds that Joe is a real piece of…garbage.
Styles says that will be his weakness when the bell rings. "No one has the upper hand on AJ Styles. At Hell in a Cell, the talking stops. The intimidation ends." He says Joe got a dose of what happens when you talk about his family at SummerSlam and he gave him another taste last week. Styles says in five days he is going to show Joe just how phenomenal he is. He reminds Joes that this is the house that AJ Styles built. "And it's not for rent and it damn sure isn't for sale." Commentary talks about the title match this Sunday.
Backstage, Smackdown Women's Champion Charlotte Flair talks about requesting a match against Sonya Deville. She thrives on competition and unlike Becky Lynch, she goes out there and proves it. Charlotte says Becky is going to learn this Sunday that it is way easier to talk the talk instead of walk the walk.
Sonya and Charlotte grapple early in the match. More counters including off a bridge by Sonya. Sonya with big knees to Charlotte in the corner. Sonya catches Charlotte with a big knee to the face and gets a two count off a pinfall attempt. Charlotte responds with a big boot. Sonya rolls out of the ring to regain her composure.
After commercials, Charlotte catches Sonya with a belly-to-back suplex. Sonya with big rights. Charlotte fires back with chops. Charlotte goes for a moonsault off the top rope, but Sonya gets her knees up and plants Charlotte with a quick spinebuster for a two count. Sonya pulls guard on Charlotte going for a triangle choke. Charlotte powers Sonya up, tries to bounce her off the top rope, Sonya slides off the top rope, Charlotte hangs on and powerbombs Sonya down. Charlotte gets the Figure Eight locked in. Sonya taps out.
After the match, Charlotte goes to celebrate her win with fans at ringside when Becky Lynch (in disguise) attacks her from the audience. Becky jumps over the barricade and locks on her armbar attacking Charlotte at the end of the ramp.
We hear from Samoa Joe, who has a bedtime story about a hero and a villain. Joe reads a book called "Night Night AJ" by Samoa Joe. The story talks about a man building a house and defending that house against all. It continues profiling a "child being frightened" at SummerSlam at what she had to witness. The story talks about the battle lines being drawn at Hell in a Cell. It ends with Joe holding the WWE Championship in a drawing with AJ Styles' family embracing him.
Backstage, Becky Lynch promises to break Charlotte's arm, but will only do it when she takes back the Smackdown Women's Championship.
Smackdown Tag Team Champions The New Day are at ringside with their own announce table. Footage airs of Kofi Kingston wearing a blonde wig trying to interview The Bar.
We are back live as Sheamus tags out to Cesaro who kicks Rusev and throws a big uppercut. Cesaro with a headlock on Rusev to keep him grounded. Tag to Sheamus who takes over the headlock on Rusev. Rusev with a boot to Sheamus, tags in Aiden English and English comes off the top rope with a cross body. English with a swinging neckbreaker to Sheamus, counters a back suplex and launches Sheamus over the top rope. Rusev gets tagged in and tosses Cesaro over the top rope. Rusev launches English over the top rope to take out The Bar at ringside. English has the tag and plants Sheamus with a DDT. Cesaro tries to grab English when Rusev gets involved. Sheamus with a big knee to English. Cesaro with an uppercut on English. Cesaro tags Sheamus back in. The Bar kicks English in the corner. Tag to Cesaro who gets in a kick and applies a headlock on English.
After commercials, Cesaro and Rusev get the tags. Lana is now at ringside cheering on Rusev and English. Rusev with a corner charge and running spin kick that drops Cesaro. Cesaro avoids a kick, but eats a knee and kick to the head combo for a two count by Rusev. Rusev gets The Accolade applied on Cesaro. Sheamus breaks it up with a shot to the back. Sheamus is dumped out by Rusev. Cesaro with an uppercut to Rusev, tag to Sheamus and The Bar plant Rusev with a double DDT that results in a close two count. Rusev with a boot to Sheamus and sends Cesaro into the post. Rusev with a roll up for a two count. Sheamus plants Rusev with a scoop slam for another two count. Sheamus catches English with a Brogue Kick, pushing Rusev out of the way. Rusev with a superkick to Sheamus. Rusev covers Sheamus and picks up the pinfall victory tonight.
After the match, we see a replay of Aiden English sacrificing himself to take the Brogue Kick from Sheamus to setup the win for Rusev. English and Rusev celebrate with Lana inside the ring and then trade words with The New Day at ringside. The New Day defends the Smackdown Tag Team Titles against Rusev and English at Hell in a Cell on Sunday.
Carmella is at ringside with Truth, while Zelina Vega is at ringside with Almas.
Almas with chops early to Truth near the corner. Truth with a hurricanrana takedown on Almas. Almas catches Truth with a kick to the head while flipping back. Truth counters a suplex attempt and drops Almas down face first on the mat. Truth with a splash on Almas in the corner, misses a scissor kick and Almas holds on using the ropes. Vega poses and smiles under him. Carmella pulls Vega out of the ring. Almas rolls up Truth for the win.
After the match, we see Almas held on to the shorts of Truth to pick up the win.
Backstage, Asuka is asked about her return last week and helping out Naomi. Naomi walks up and wants to know why. Asuka says The IIconics are mean. Naomi says Asuka is sassy and can feel the glow. Asuka thinks Naomi asked her to go. Naomi corrects her.
Brie shoots in for a lock up early and Maryse bails out of the ring. Back inside, Maryse gets between the ropes to prevent another lock up by Brie. Maryse does her hair flip pose at Brie and then quickly jumps out of the ring again. Brie grabs a mic and says she always knew Maryse was a coward. Miz grabs a mic and asks if everyone thinks they are really cowards. He says Brie doesn't even deserve to be in the same ring as Maryse. Miz says Maryse is out here five months after giving birth and how this city doesn't deserve this match. "This match, your little main event, is over. We will see you two at Hell in a Cell. Thank you." Miz drops the mic and walks up the ramp with Maryse.
The referee talks with Daniel Bryan and Brie. Brie jumps out and grabs Maryse. Brie tosses Maryse face first off the ring apron a few times at ringside. Brie tosses Maryse inside. Miz jumps up on the ring apron. Bryan walks up to make Miz back off. Maryse with a cheap shot kick to Brie that results in a close two count. Brie gets Maryse down in the Yes Lock. Miz grabs Brie and pulls her out of the ring. The referee calls for the bell.
When the bell rings, Daniel Bryan jumps and takes out The Miz. Bryan continues to brawl with Miz back inside the ring. Bryan with right hands to Miz. Miz grabs Bryan and dumps him out of the ring through the ropes. Bryan catches Brie on his way down. Brie is holding her lower back. Bryan is yelling for help from the backstage area.
Miz grabs Bryan and dumps him into the steps at ringside. Maryse with rights to Brie on the ground and then tosses her face first into the ring apron a few times. Brie tackles Maryse inside the ring and throws rights of her own. Miz is back in and backs down when Brie gets in his face. Maryse can't land a DDT on Brie. Miz grabs Brie.
Bryan breaks it up throwing Yes Kicks at Miz in the corner. Bryan yells at Miz to never touch his wife. Brie with a punch to Miz and Bryan clotheslines Miz over the top rope. Bryan fires up the crowd with a loud "YES" chant. We get a reminder that it will be Daniel Bryan and Brie Bella vs. The Miz and Maryse this Sunday at Hell in a Cell.
The show comes to a close with Bryan and Brie celebrating.


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The co-authors of The Freedom Model for Addictions will be on Facebook Live! Join Mark Scheeren, Michelle Dunbar and Steven Slate on April 24th at 7 p.m., when they answer questions and discuss topics regarding addiction, recovery and treatment. If you have questions that you'd like Mark, Michelle and Steven to answer, please submit them in the comments section, message us or email them to info@thefreedommodel.org.
Join The Freedom Model for Addictions authors and Freedom Model co-creators Mark Scheeren, Michelle Dunbar and Steven Slate as they go on the road to discuss The Freedom Model at the largest ten mile race in the United States.
Join The Freedom Model for Addictions authors and Freedom Model co-creators as they discuss The Freedom Model at the annual Amsterdam Spring Fling Festival.