Ten-year action plan launched to save curlew in Wales
BASC Press Team
A large-scale recovery plan to reverse the decline of curlew in Wales has being launched today.
The Wales Action Plan for the Recovery of Curlew is written and led by Gylfinir Cymru / Curlew Wales, a partnership made up of a number of organisations including BASC.
The Gylfinir Cymru partnership is made up of:
Brecon Beacons National Park Authority, BASC, The British Trust for Ornithology, The Countryside Alliance, Cofnod, Curlew Country, Denbighshire County Council, The Farmers' Union of Wales, Natural Resources Wales, The Game and Wildlife Conservation Trust, The National Farmers' Union Wales, The National Gamekeepers' Organisation, The National Trust, The RSPB, The Snowdonia National Park Authority, The Welsh Ornithological Society and Welsh Government.
The partnership is working with the Welsh Government to address the chronic decline in population and geographic distribution of the curlew across Wales.
The decline of the curlew in Wales is so significant that it is predicated that it could be on the brink of extinction by 2033 if action is not taken now.
Ten-year action plan
The aim of the Gylfinir Cymru partnership is to halt and if possible, reverse this decline by the implementation of it's ten-year action plan.
The action plan outlines close collaborations with the Welsh Government, environmental non-government organisations, farming unions, academia and individuals to meet its objectives.
The Action Plan sets out a 10-year programme to conserve breeding curlews and to stabilise the decline in breeding curlews in Wales.
The action plan addresses four main themes:
Identify a network of Important Curlew Areas (ICAs) in wales to maximise opportunities and provide a focus for targeted conservation action.
Reverse the current drivers of low productivity (predators and grassland management practices during the breeding season).
Ensure a package of support is available to enable all farmers and land managers to collaborate at the landscape scale to deliver the outcomes required by breeding curlew using the best available evidence.
Support public awareness campaigns and education to influence consumer choices and demands for agricultural products that support breeding curlew friendly habitats.
Minister for Climate Change Julie James, who spoke at the plan launch said: "The plight of the curlew epitomises the nature emergency. It is not just something for governments and nature experts to address in isolation – it is for all of us in Wales to take ownership of, support and get involved in the remedies.
"Thanks to Gylfinir Cymru / Curlew Wales for leading the way in the recovery of this iconic species, they do so for the benefit of us all."
For more information on the work of Gylfinir Cymru and access to the Wales Action Plan for the Recovery of Curlew, visit the Curlew Recovery Partnership website here.
The partnership has produced two key films to support the launch of the action plan, detailing some of the work that is already being done in Wales and what more needs to happen. Watch the films here.
Want to hear more news from BASC Wales? Head to our dedicated pages here.
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Howard Shaw held without bail for alleged NYC sexual assault
A rapist who was freed from prison just two days before he allegedly attacked a female jogger on Randall's Island was ordered held without bail Friday.
Ex-con Howard Shaw, 38, was arraigned in Manhattan Criminal Court at 1 a.m. on charges of first-degree attempted rape, second-degree strangulation and first-degree sexual abuse in the Randall's Island attack, according to a criminal complaint.
He was remanded and ordered to undergo a psychiatric evaluation, according to the Manhattan District Attorney's Office.
Shaw had been released from state prison on Tuesday after being convicted for a 2005 rape in Queens and serving more than nine years behind bars.
On Thursday morning, he allegedly approached a 54-year-old jogger near the 103rd Street Footbridge on East River Lane on Randall's Island, according to a criminal complaint. He allegedly put his arm around the victim's neck and applied pressure, causing her to lose consciousness.
Howard Shaw was released from prison two days before the alleged attack on Randall's Island.
Shaw then got on top of the victim, tried to pull down her pants and told her, "I don't want to hurt you. I just want sex," the complaint said.
Then he tried to put his hand down her pants and grabbed and squeezed her buttocks, according to the complaint.
The victim suffered bruising and cuts to her face, neck, arms and legs, and substantial pain.
He was thwarted when a bystander called the police, and he was arrested on scene, cops said.
Shaw's next court appearance is Dec. 2.
The suspect also was previously arrested in a 2005 robbery case.
In the 2005 rape case, Shaw was convicted of attacking a 25-year-old woman while she was taking out the trash.
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Vancouver expects $30 million in first year of empty homes tax
City says it's collected $18 million so far from the tax that aims to ease the near-zero vacancy rate
The City of Vancouver says it has collected $18 million from the first year of its empty homes tax and another $12 million could still flow into its coffers.
The city says in a news release that it expects to generate a total of $30 million from the first year of the tax which is applied to vacant residential properties in a bid to ease Vancouver's near-zero vacancy rate.
The city says $8 million raised by the tax in 2017 has already been earmarked by council for specific affordable housing initiatives.
More details of the first year of the empty homes tax are due to be released Dec. 1 in the city's first annual report on the levy.
Owners of residential properties are also being advised they must submit a property status declaration by Feb. 4, 2019, in order to meet the provisions of the tax for 2018.
Owners who don't declare that status will be taxed, which amounts to one per cent of a property's assessed value, and owners who miss the due date by even a day will also face a $250 penalty.
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Mayor Kennedy Stewart says the tax is an important strategy in managing Vancouver's unaffordable housing market.
"Housing affordability is the most important issue in our city, and the empty homes tax is helping to free up more potential rental units that should be available as homes for Vancouver residents," Stewart says in the release.
The tax does not apply to principal residences, properties rented for at least six months of the year, or properties that are eligible for one of eight exemptions.
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Message from the Alumni Association President
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This past August, I had the opportunity to meet Dr. Lorraine Sterritt at our annual Boston Red Sox alumni event, shortly after she joined Saint Michael's in July. Her enthusiasm and excitement for being part of our community is contagious! She has truly hit the ground running, documenting her experiences both on and off campus on her Facebook and Instagram accounts. Our September Alumni Board meeting coincided with Dr. Sterritt's inauguration, allowing many of our board members to attend the ceremony. It was a wonderful occasion to be back on campus as we welcomed our newest leader on the perfect early-Fall day.
I hope you have already participated in our first ever Nominate a Knight Challenge where the alumni community are facing off against current students to see who can nominate the most prospective students. A hearty thank you to those who have submitted names! The challenge goes through November 15th and I know the Admission Office would love to hear from you if any new names of prospective students come to mind.
If you haven't had the chance to create an account with SMC Connect, I encourage you to do so. SMC Connect is a new social media platform for current students and alumni that allows connections to form based on geographic location, industry or shared interests such as academic majors, athletics or organizations on campus you may have participated in. The personalization of the connections made within SMC Connect is what sets it apart from other platforms such as LinkedIn and makes introductions and networking easier for students and alumni.
Lastly, I'd like to acknowledge outgoing Alumni Board President, Annie Rosello '94 for her ten years of service to the Board. Annie started her tenure with the Board as the Washington, DC club rep, then as a Director, Vice President and President. Annie is one of the finest examples of a Saint Michael's alumnus; one who gives time, talent and treasure to ensuring current and future students and alums have the best possible experience at each stage of their affiliation with the College. We will miss Annie's laughter and smile at our meetings and wish her the very best as she begins a term on the Board of Trustees.
Craig E. Duffy '06
President, Saint Michael's College Alumni Association
Date posted: 10/18/18


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Nashua Community College Aviation Technology Founders Receive Charles Taylor Master Mechanic Award
The two founders of the Nashua Community College Aviation Technology program received the prestigious Charles Taylor Master Mechanic Award after a lifetime in the Aviation industry. Jack Barry and Don Vallerand received the award at the Aviation Museum in Manchester on Tuesday, October 24.
"It was awesome," Barry said, adding the award came after a long career in aviation, "It was nice, after 50 years of being in the business, 20 of them down at the school there; we had a lot of fun." Barry and Vallerand founded the Aviation Technology program at Nashua Community College in 1991, and he said many program alumni turned out to support them Tuesday.
"We received a lot of comments from the program at the school, and they were all positive – especially from employers at the Nashua Airport," Barry said. Two current aviation students work part-time at the local airport, and more aviation alumni are there full time, he said.
The Charles Taylor Master Mechanic Award is named after Charles Taylor, the first aviation mechanic in powered flight. Taylor served as the Wright brothers' mechanic and is credited with designing and building the engine for the first successful aircraft. The Charles Taylor Master Mechanic Award recognizes the lifetime accomplishments of senior mechanics.
"These two gentlemen have been in the industry for years, but they have also given back to the industry through teaching at Nashua Community College," said Patrick Geoffroy, professor and program coordinator of Aviation Technology. Geoffroy joined the program as an adjunct professor in 2014, and took over as program coordinator when Vallerand retired in 2016.
Nominees for the award must meet a series of criteria, including: 50 or more years of civil and military maintenance experience, they must also hold a U.S. Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) or Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) mechanic or repairman certificate, and be a U.S. citizen.
"It was great, it was a real honor," Barry said. Both Vallerand and Barry taught in the Aviation Technology at NCC, with Vallerand heading the department up to his retirement in June 2016.
The recognition also speaks to the integrity of the Aviation Technology program at NCC, Geoffroy said. "This award isn't given lightly, you have got to be deeply embedded in the industry, and for the program's two founders to have received it; we can give students a deeper understanding of what's going on here."
Approved by the FAA, Aviation Technology at NCC offers Associate Degree and Certification programs. For more information, visit nashuacc.edu. To learn more about the Charles Taylor Master Mechanic Award, visit faasafety.gov.
Photo: from left, John Cooper, former NCC Aviation Technology professor Bob Donadio, Aviation Technology Program Coordinator Patrick Geoffroy, award recipient Jack Barry and NCC Aviation Technology professor Jeff Sullivan. Award recipient Don Vallerand is center front.


Italy Activates Death Panels: "No Ventilators For Patients Over 60"
The state-run socialized health care authorities in Italy have now directed physicians not to put anyone over 60 years old on one of the rationed ventilators.
Israeli medical doctor Gai Peleg told Israeli television that in northern Italy the orders are not to allow those over 60 access to respiratory machines. That was the report carried in the Jerusalem Post. Italy has just a fraction of the Intensive Care Bed Capacity that the USA & Germany have (per capita). This rush on medical resources has compounded the dangers of the pandemic. It's not that
Italy suffered more coronavirus-related victims than China with 4,825 confirmed deaths and 5,000 confirmed patients in the last 24 hours, Channel 12 reported on Sunday.
Israeli doctor Gai Peleg, who is currently working to save lives in Parma, Italy, told Channel 12 that things are only getting worse as the number of patients keeps growing.
As his department receives coronavirus patients who are terminally ill the focus is to allow patients to meet loved ones and communicate with them during their last moments despite the quarantine regulations. Other reports claim that, as the numbers of dead increases, some families find themselves unable to secure a proper burial for their loved ones.
Peleg said that, from what he sees and hears in the hospital, the instructions are not to offer access to artificial respiratory machines to patients over 60 as such machines are limited in number.


Pennsylvania volleyball player continues court fight over Internet 'trash talk'
A former Pittsburgh area high school student is continuing his fight against administrators who kicked him off the volleyball team for making negative comments in an Internet chat room.
Attorneys for Jack Flaherty are seeking a permanent injunction in federal court to bar the Keystone Oaks School District from punishing students for off-campus speech, something they say the school district is fiercely resisting. The ruling could affect how other schools can discipline students for off-campus speech.
School officials cut Flaherty from the team after he made the comments on a forum for western Pennsylvania volleyball players. Flaherty has since graduated. According to his attorney, Vic Walczak, the messages were nothing but "trash talk" about players on opposing teams.
In April, a federal court ordered the school district to reinstate Flaherty, but the coach resigned and the school refused to hire a replacement. The team forfeited the final nine games of the season.
Walczak petitioned for a contempt charge against the school for evading the court order by ending the team's season, but it was denied in June. Walczak said the school needs to be taught a lesson about following the Constitution.
"We think the defendants violated at least the spirit if not the letter of a federal court order in a constitutional law case," he said. "Frankly, there have to be repercussions for that."
Superintendent Carl DeJulio declined to comment about the litigation and school attorneys did not return several phone calls made to their offices.
Walczak said the case has been a tough battle and may drag on for months until a judge decides whether to permanently bar the district from punishing students for off-campus speech.
"They're fighting us tooth and nail," he said. "It's been nasty litigation"


Association between collapse and serum creatinine and electrolyte concentrations in marathon runners a 9-year retrospective study
Daniel Fitzpatrick, Edward Walter, Todd Leckie, Alan Richardson, Mike Stacey, Alex Hunter, Steve Short, Neil Hill, David Woods, Rachael Grimaldi, Rob Galloway, Hodgson Luke
Centre for Stress and Age-Related Disease
OBJECTIVE: Abnormal biochemical measurements have previously been described in runners following marathons. The incidence of plasma sodium levels outside the normal range has been reported as 31%, and the incidence of raised creatinine at 30%. This study describes the changes seen in electrolytes and creatinine in collapsed (2010-2019 events) and noncollapsed (during the 2019 event) runners during a UK marathon. METHODS: Point-of-care sodium, potassium, urea and creatinine estimates were obtained from any collapsed runner treated by the medical team during the Brighton Marathons, as part of their clinical care, and laboratory measurements from control subjects. RESULTS: Results from 224 collapsed runners were available. Serum creatinine was greater than the normal range in 68.9%. About 6% of sodium results were below, and 3% above the normal range, with the lowest 132 mmol/l. Seventeen percent of potassium readings were above the normal range; the maximum result was 8.4 mmol/l, but 97% were below 6.0 mmol/l. In the control group, mean creatinine was significantly raised in both the collapse and control groups, with 55.4% meeting the criteria for acute kidney injury, but had resolved to baseline after 24 h. Sodium concentration but not the potassium was significantly raised after the race compared with baseline, but only 15% were outside the normal range. CONCLUSION: In this study, incidence of a raised creatinine was higher than previously reported. However, the significance of such a rise remains unclear with a similar rise seen in collapsed and noncollapsed runners, and resolution noted within 24 h. Abnormal sodium concentrations were observed infrequently, and severely abnormal results were not seen, potentially reflecting current advice to drink enough fluid to quench thirst.
European Journal of Emergency Medicine
https://doi.org/10.1097/MEJ.0000000000000739
10.1097/MEJ.0000000000000739
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Electrolytes Medicine & Life Sciences 100%
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Sodium Medicine & Life Sciences 71%
Reference Values Medicine & Life Sciences 68%
Potassium Medicine & Life Sciences 46%
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Alan Richardson
A.J.Richardson@brighton.ac.uk
School of Sport and Health Sciences - Principal Lecturer
Sport and Exercise Science and Sports Medicine Research and Enterprise Group
Fitzpatrick, D., Walter, E., Leckie, T., Richardson, A., Stacey, M., Hunter, A., Short, S., Hill, N., Woods, D., Grimaldi, R., Galloway, R., & Luke, H. (2020). Association between collapse and serum creatinine and electrolyte concentrations in marathon runners a 9-year retrospective study. European Journal of Emergency Medicine, 28(1), 34-42. https://doi.org/10.1097/MEJ.0000000000000739
Fitzpatrick, Daniel ; Walter, Edward ; Leckie, Todd ; Richardson, Alan ; Stacey, Mike ; Hunter, Alex ; Short, Steve ; Hill, Neil ; Woods, David ; Grimaldi, Rachael ; Galloway, Rob ; Luke, Hodgson. / Association between collapse and serum creatinine and electrolyte concentrations in marathon runners a 9-year retrospective study. In: European Journal of Emergency Medicine. 2020 ; Vol. 28, No. 1. pp. 34-42.
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Prof. Dr. Emilia Jamroziak: Fellow
E.M.Jamroziak@leeds.ac.uk
Emilia Jamroziak is Professor of Medieval Religious History at the University of Leeds. She graduated from Adam Mickiewicz University in Poznań (BA), Central European University in Budapest (MA) and the University of Leeds (PhD). She is also an alumna of Humboldt Stiftung Research Fellowship for Experienced Researchers, which she held at the TU Dresden (2015-16) and Invitational Fellowships for Research from the Japan Society for the Promotion of Science at Okayama University (2019). Her research focuses on the interactions between religious institutions, especially Cistercian monasteries and the laity from the early twelfth to the early sixteenth century – social networks, institutional memory and identity. Geographically her work spans North-Western Europe, Central Europe, East-Central Europe and the Baltic.
Jamroziak is author of several monographs and collected volumes on monastic culture and its relationship to the wider society. She was the director of the Institute for Medieval Studies at the University of Leeds (2016-2019). She has been holder of several grants from the Arts and Humanities Research Council (UK, ) and is the chair of the newly established János M. Bak Research Fellowship on Medieval Central Europe at the Central European University.
"The powerful afterlife of medieval monasticism – from the tyranny of origins, nationalism, modernization paradigm to the transcultural perspectives"
This project aims to explain key historiographical processes that history of medieval monasticism has been the subject to from the nineteenth-century onwards. Far from being marginal, the modern historiography of medieval monasticism is a powerful test-case for a wider understanding of the interpretational processes of history, meta-levels of historiographical developments as well as opportunities of the transcultural approaches that emerged in the recent years. The project builds on Jamroziak's entire research work so far – as a scholar of monasticism, especially in its Cistercian form. It utilizes her expertise in comparative studies and established knowledge of historiographical traditions in both Western (especially German- and English-language scholarship) and East-Central Europe (academic studies in Slavonic languages). The study is envisage to be thematic examination with chapters focusing on different interpretational paradigms and will explore different intellectual underpinnings, influences and constructs that contributed to the developments of each of these model of interpretation. Although monasticism has late antique roots and long post-medieval histories, the medieval period is the formative one and has been studied with particular intensity. It is frequently used as a stage that not only shaped but also defined this phenomenon. The 'tyranny' of origins have affected the historiography of medieval monasticism a great extent and continues to do so. The value attached to – or rejection of – monastic heritage has been shaped in significant ways by how the history of monasticism has been incorporated into linear histories of nation-states. The confessional perspectives – Catholic and Protestant were very important in shaping western-European historiography in the nineteenth and the first half of the twentieth century. The resurgence of the confessionally-driven interpretations in parts of East-Central Europe (especially Poland, Croatia and Hungary) and its impact on the approaches to the medieval monastic history are crucial for the wider understanding of contemporary identities and the place that medieval history has in the politics within the region. Since the development of academic study of monasticism, the trans-European monastic networks have been routinely studied from the perspective of modern political borders and subjecting it to the specific periodisation concerns as well as set of questions that removed or diminished agency of such communities vis-à-vis political structures. In most extreme versions it had led to the models that removed the religious component from the analysis altogether. The powerful image of rationality and economic planning, as well as seeing strategic innovations in the monastic structures have been central to the Weberian-inspired models of interpretation. Whitest economy-focused approaches largely disappeared by the late-twentieth century, the models that interpret monastic structures and many elements of monastic culture as a precursor of modern rationality, often using terminology of 'innovation' remained, at meta-level, anchored in the concept of progress and development.
The ultimate aim of this project is therefore to explore and dynamize theories of modernisation that are behind much of the past and current interpretations of monasticism.
Monastic Life in the Medieval British Isles Essays in Honour of Janet Burton, ed. Stober K; Jamroziak E; Kerr J. (Cardiff: University of Wales Press, 2018) 304 pp.
The Cistercian Order in Medieval Europe: 1090-1500 (London: Routledge, 2013) 320 pp.
Survival and Success on Medieval Borders. Cistercian Houses in Medieval Scotland and Pomerania from the Twelfth to Late Fourteenth Century (Turnhout: Brepols, 2011) 215 pp.
Monasteries on the Borders of Medieval Europe: Conflict and Cultural Interaction, ed. Jamroziak, E. and K. Stöber (Turnhout: Brepols, 2013), 272 pp.
Religious and Laity in Northern Europe 1000-1400: Interaction, Negotiation, and Power, ed. Jamroziak, E. and J. Burton (Turnhout: Brepols, 2007), 399 pp.
Rievaulx abbey and its social context 1132-1300: memory, locality and network (Turnhout: Brepols, 2005) 252 pp.
Journal articles and book chapters (selected):
'East-Central European Monasticism: Between East and West?, in A.I. Beach and Isabelle Cochell, Isabelle Cochelin (eds.), New Cambridge History of Monasticism (Cambridge University Press, 2019)
'Zisterzienserstudien in Großbritannien - ein kleines Forschungsfeld mit Großen Fragen', Cistercienser Chronik 124 (2017), pp. 535-548.
'Cistercian Abbots in Late Medieval Central Europe: Between the Cloister and the World', in M. Heale (ed.) The Prelate in England and Europe 1300-1560 (York Medieval Press/Boydell Press, 2015), pp. 240-257.
'Centres and Peripheries', in Mette B. Bruun (ed.) The Cambridge Companion to the Cistercian Order (Cambridge: Cambridge University Press, 2011), pp. 65-79.
'Spaces of Lay-Religious Interaction in Cistercian Houses of Northern Europe', Parergon: Journal of the Australian and New Zealand Association for Medieval and Early Modern Studies. 27 (2011), 37-58.
'Genealogy in the Monastic Chronicles in England', in R. Radulescu and E. D. Kennedy (eds). Broken Lines. Genealogical Literature in Medieval Britain, and France (Turnhout, Brepols, 2009), pp. 101-120.


Salon giant JCB plans 40-50 salons in India over next 4-5 years
JCB plans to have 40-50 Jean-Claude Biguine, or JCB, salons in the country over the next 4-5 years. "Now that the brand has been well established in the locations that we are in, we can spread the brand," Biguine told ET.
Updated: October 14, 2013, 11:08 IST
MUMBAI: Jean-Claude Biguine's first memory of a parlour is when his mother took him for a haircut, when he was around 14 and his hair had reached shoulder length.
The young boy was spellbound. He fell in love with the 'ceremony' as he calls it.
From wearing the kimono to the spray to the smell, everything — he decided then and there, he wanted to be a part of that world.
Today, at 50, Biguine runs a business worth close to $150 million (about Rs 1,250 crore) with about 350 salons in 17 countries, and he considers India to be more important a market than even the US.
He plans to have 40-50 Jean-Claude Biguine, or JCB, salons in the country over the next 4-5 years. "Now that the brand has been well established in the locations that we are in, we can spread the brand," Biguine told ET.
JCB, one of the rare international salons to have established in the country, has more than 30,000 people visiting its 10 salons in a month, spending about $60 (Rs 3,700) each. "I do not want JCB to be for the elite, which is what I feel it is right now, but to take it to the masses, we need to go to tier-2 and to cheaper retail locations," Biguine says. "We must be more accessible to all. Currently there is a huge divide in India between the rich and the poor, but our strategy is to be in locations which address both worlds, and the spending power is on the rise."
A host of international salon brands including Clarins, L'Occitane, René Furterer, Jacques Dessange and Franck Provost, have tried to tap into India's Rs 7,000 crore (Ficci figures) organised salon market in the last decade, but few have survived.
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Web to Wall. Paper Culture Offers Custom, Web-Based Wide Format Options.
By Cassandra Balentine
Advancements in print quality and software automation enable wide format print to enter the mainstream, consumer market. As an Internet-based design and print facilitator, Paper Culture relies on its sophisticated and proprietary Web to print (W2P) platform, unique workflow, and print provider partnerships to enable its customers to produce personalized, photography-based wall art.
A majority of the company's orders come from its stationery products, which include holiday cards, invitations, announcements, and labels. However, in the past few years, it has branched into wide format offerings, providing wall art in the form of both adhesive decals and bamboo art.
While customer focused, Web-based design-to-print storefronts are popular, Paper Culture differentiates itself from the competition.
Christopher Wu, co-founder/CEO, Paper Culture, describes the ecommerce company as a provider of personalized print products with a commitment to the environment and distinct design voice. "We're not a one-size-fits-all shop, we're more akin to a fashion company," he states.
Designer Assistance
Eliminating the need for design skills can be both an advantage and disadvantage to consumer-focused W2P platforms. On the one hand, novice users without any design training easily manipulate a template and order a professional print. Templates are often lacking when it comes to tightening the project to 100 percent satisfaction.
To address this issue, Paper Culture builds free design help into its workflow. As a user, customers can choose a template, edit text and images, and proceed to proofing. From here they submit the order.
On the backend, the template design is taken from the Web page and converted back to native Adobe Systems Incorporated Creative Suite applications such as Adobe Illustrator where Paper Culture's designers can communicate back and forth with the customer until the proof is satisfactory. "If you were a commercial client, you'd expect a proof, but often that process is manual. We've added automation and turned that experience onto the consumer," adds Wu.
Wide Format Options
About two years ago, Paper Culture made the decision to provide wide format offerings on its site. While the concept is relatively new, Wu sees strong potential for wide format within the company.
"We look less at the technology and more at the application. The primary driver for the applications is size, and you can't get that with narrow format presses," says Wu.
He points out that in addition to length and width, substrate thickness is also a consideration. "We provide a bamboo wall art offering that we currently print and then laminate onto the substrate, but in the future we'd be interested in printing direct," he adds.
For wall decal applications, Paper Culture relies on Perception Wide Format Media's PhotoFAB ECO portfolio, which features an ultra-removable adhesive and water resistant coating ideal for both interior and exterior applications. "We looked at a lot of materials and Perception's are the most forgiving," says Wu. "It's like a sticker that lets you change your mind."
Additionally, the product line is 100 percent recycled, which fits into the company's focus on sustainability. PhotoFAB ECO uses Repreve, a recycled fiber that contains recycled materials, including plastic bottles, to help conserve natural resources.
While Paper Culture is not a print provider itself, the company is committed to excellence and therefore partners with print providers that deliver the quality and turnaround time expected by its customers.
The company's wide format products are printed on a variety of equipment, including EFI VUTEk grand format devices, Epson SureColor wide format systems, and some Canon U.S.A., Inc. hardware. "We do a lot of photo work so image quality is essential. Many grand format graphics are meant to be viewed at a distance, for us, it's about two feet, so a high-quality press and RIP are critical," says Wu.
Ease of installation is top of mind. Consumers want to be creative, and they also don't want to read instructions. Paper Culture's wall graphics need to be easy to apply. Many designs are modular, enabling the customer to get a little creative.
Currently, Paper Culture's wide format products only make up a small percentage of overall sales. While wide format decals are gaining popularity, there aren't many offering the product with the same level of personalization and photo options. Innovative companies such as Paper Culture lead the industry into a new market of Web-reliant print buyers—the consumer.
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Sell Groove Funnels
Whether you're looking to sell an ebook, an e-course, or a membership site, GrooveFunnels is a powerful tool. Its funnel builder offers many useful features, including affiliate programs and tiered commissions. And, the system allows you to track everything in one place.
The company behind GrooveFunnels has a long history of launching successful products. John Cornetta and Mike Filsaime, the founders of GrooveFunnels, are both well-known figures in digital marketing. Other prominent figures such as Matt Serralta or Mattijs Naus are also backing the company. It offers a complete suite of tools for digital marketers, including the e-book editor, a page builder, and email marketing.
GrooveFunnels makes it easy to create and customize sales funnels. It includes an editor and eight pre-designed templates. GrooveFunnels also offers detailed analytics. The software allows you to customize the checkout process and manage shipping. GrooveMail is an autoresponder tool that allows you to create newsletters and track open, clickthrough and clickthrough rates. With GrooveFunnels, you can also customize the look and feel of your website with the help of customizable templates.
Although GrooveFunnels is not the right tool for every online business, it's a great option for online businesses on a budget. Its automation features are impressive and can help even those with no design experience to design and build effective sales funnels. It also includes training resources and an affiliate management center.
Besides being a great tool for agencies, it also features a powerful cloud software that allows you to manage clients with a single platform. You can also customize your domain. While GrooveFunnels lacks white labeling, it's very close to its competitors in terms of functionality. You can use it on your mobile devices and gain valuable insights on your business anytime, anywhere.
The free version of GrooveFunnels offers a 14-day free trial. After the 14-day free trial, you can upgrade to either the Gold or Silver plan. GrooveBlog and GrooveCalendar are included in the Gold package.
Although the free plan is still in beta it's a great value. You get unlimited access to all of GrooveFunnels' tools, as well as future updates. You can also opt to purchase a lifetime license for $1,397. GrooveFunnels offers a great way for you to invest in your business.
The software also comes with a range of affiliate programs that can help you make money. You can create your own affiliate program if you want to promote an affiliate product. And you can use the built-in email marketing platform called GrooveMail. You can manage and send your own email list with this email marketing system. In addition, you can use the GroovePages tool to create a website.
The developers of GrooveFunnels have a lot of experience. Their founders have started several successful companies and have made over $175 million. Many of these companies have since been sold to other companies. GrooveApps is one of the many products that GrooveApps' leaders helped to launch. The company claims that their product is one of the most advanced tools for marketing online. You can use it to build a membership site, build funnels, or sell a digital product.
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Meschida Philip
Filmmaker & Photographer
Film Campaign
The City College Of New York Graduation Day | Division of Arts and Humanities
On May 31st 2017, draped in my graduation gown and cap, with my yellow tassels cascading to the side, I silently stood in line surrounded by a diverse group of excited individuals laughing, chatting, snapping pictures under cloudy skies waiting for the ceremony to begin. Only then, did I realized my reality. It was over!
I was no longer a student! For two years I committed myself to enroll in school and had lived within the confines of a demanding schedule: 35 hours workweek, approximately 12-14 hours in class, 10-12 hours commuting, approximately 28 hours per week sleeping, and at that moment my structure was disrupted. Nerves and a bit of anxiety kicked in which left me feeling a bit displaced and wondering what's NEXT!
I was jolted back to the present state of affairs as the processional song beamed through the garden competing with the prideful cheers of my mother, sister, brother, nephew, niece and one of my best friends along with other families welcoming our class of 2017. As I walked towards my seat surrounded by my fellow graduates, a range of emotions flooded me and I started to cry because of how proud I felt in that moment especially for everything that I had sacrificed and endured in order to get there and I felt at peace even if I was unable to figure out what's Next. In that moment, I choose to remain there and embrace the feeling of accomplishment, pride, camaraderie, love and happiness.
Grenada screening recap
Thank you to all the people who turned out to the Grenada screening of Scars Of Our Mothers' Dreams. I appreciate all the interest in the film and the way it was received. Please see the video below that Carlana, host of Cocktails & Conversation and founder of FemmePowered and I did post screening.
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Scars Debut in Grenada
Special Screening of Scars of Our Mothers' Dreams at Cocktails and Conversations
Grenada, W.I. – June 14th, 2017
Cocktail in hand, I walked around the room embracing everyone (some familiar, others strangers), welcoming them for coming out to share this special showcase of the film in Grenada, not only with me, but moreso with Melissa Jeremiah and Natasha LaMothe, two of the other participants in the Scars Of Our Mothers' Dreams.
As everyone embarked on taking their seats, I retreated to the back of the room to watch the film with them. Anchored on each side of the room were Melissa and Natasha, hand in hand with their respective partners, seeking support as they watched themselves on screen and heard their experiences vocalized for the very first time in the midst of a room full of strangers.
By the end of the film and throughout the Q&A session, the room was emotionally charged. I was deeply moved and humbled by the responses which validated the impact and relatability of Scars of Our Mother's Dreams.
CityVisions Premiere
Scars Of Our Mothers' Dreams academic debut at Cityvisions Showcase, June 2nd 2017
I felt like a first time mother pridefully and eagerly ready to reveal my newborn to my family and the world, as I walked through the doors of the Auditorium on Broadway for the Cityvisions Showcase. This journey was conceptualized approximately four years prior from my desire to produce a documentary that told my personal experiences and the complexities of parental migration from Grenada and its impact on the lives of their children left behind.
The previous two years while enrolled in the MFA program at the City College of New York while balancing a full time job, I was so busy working through the process of producing Scars of Our Mothers' Dreams, that I had little or no time to fully digest and appreciate what I was developing. I was consumed with "getting it right" and every time I received feedback from my fellow filmmakers and advisors, anxiety took over. There were days I felt defeated, stressed, emotionally and physically sick and wanted to just quit, especially after getting robbed of our media and hardware during production on the last day of shoot. Upon my return to New York and throughout post-production, I isolated myself and hid the film from my family and friends, unsettled about hearing their feedback about the film.
Surrounded by my family and friends, I sat in the auditorium holding on to my mother's hands to support her, since it was the first time she was seeing the film, but honestly I needed her warmth to calm my raging nerves as the opening image of Scars Of Our Mothers' Dreams appeared on screen. For the entire 11 minutes I held my breath, trying to scan the faces of each person in the darkness but could not see anything, instead all I heard was my mother faintly sobbing; then suddenly, an outburst of applauses and cheers greeted me and my mother approvingly and lovingly squeezed my hands. I exhaled and introduced to the world Scars Of Our Mothers' Dreams.
About Meschida
Meschida's holds a Master's of Fine Arts (MFA) in Films from The City College of New York and a Bachelor's of Science (BS) in Information Science from Fordham University. Her directorial documentary film "Scars of Our Mothers' Dreams" was presented with the Journey Award at 2017 Cityvision showcase in New York.
Her works (inclusive of film, white paper and photography) was featured at the 2017 Cityvision showcase for The City College of New York, The 18th Annual UWI St. Augustine SALISES Conference 2017 (Trinidad & Tobago), The Caribbean Research Center at Medgar Evers College (CUNY) lecture on Serial Migration (New York), FemmePowered workshop (Grenada) and J. Walter Thompson, New York.
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Online seminar -The EU Banking Package
June 26, 2019 @ 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm Europe/Rome Timezone
FBF Online Platform
Jan Trevisan
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The Banking Package adopted in spring 2019 by European co-legislating institutions will enter into force this summer. It represents an important step towards the completion of the European post-crisis regulatory reforms. These reforms implement into European Union (EU) law some outstanding elements which had been previously agreed by the Basel Committee on Banking Supervision (BCBS) and the Financial Stability Board (FSB) and are meant to make the financial system more resilient and stable.
In this online seminar, Marie Donnay (Head of Unit in Resolution and Deposit Insurance in DG FISMA), Tommy De Temmerman (Policy Officer in Bank Regulation and Supervision in DG FISMA) and Audrius Pranckevius (Policy Officer in Resolution and Deposit Insurance) will present and discuss the key changes that were brought about to the EU resolution and prudential frameworks by the new Banking Package. With respect to changes to the resolution framework, a particular focus will be put on the implementation in EU law of the international standard on Total Loss-Absorbing Capacity – also called TLAC – and on the amendments to the existing Minimum Requirement for own funds and Eligible Liabilities – also called MREL.
Marie Donnay (Head of Unit in Resolution and Deposit Insurance, DG FISMA, European Commission)
Marie Donnay is Head of Unit in Resolution and Deposit Insurance in DG FISMA at the European Commission. Her unit is in charge of (among others) the resolution frameworks for Banks, Insurance and CCPs, as well as deposit insurance/ insurance guarantee schemes at national level and in the Banking Union (EDIS). The unit is closely involved in the debates on the completion of the Banking Union. Before joining DG FISMA, Marie held different positions in DG ECFIN (European Commission). Previously, she worked at the ECB, IMF and KULeuven. Marie studied economics at the KULeuven, FUNDP (Namur), Rotterdam University and Universita di Bologna.
Tommy De Temmerman (Policy Officer in Bank Regulation and Supervision, DG FISMA, European Commission)
Tommy De Temmerman is a policy officer in Bank Regulation and Supervision in DG FISMA at the European Commission, where he was responsible for the coordination of the negotiations on the prudential aspects of the Banking Package. Before joining the Commission, he was Bank Recovery and Resolution Expert at the Single Resolution Board. Prior to this, he held various positions in the Treasury and Financial Markets department of Belfius Bank and at Bank of New York Mellon. Tommy also teaches European Financial Integration at the Solvay Brussels School of Economics and Management. He studied economics and finance at the Université Libre de Bruxelles and College of Europe.
Audrius Pranckevicius (Policy Officer in Resolution and Deposit Insurance, DG FISMA, European Commission)
Audrius Pranckevicius is a policy officer in Resolution and Deposit Insurance in DG FISMA at the European Commission. He works on policy development in the area of bank resolution since 2013 and was responsible for coordination of the negotiations on the resolution aspects of the Banking Package. Prior to his current role, Audrius has worked in other areas of financial regulation in DG FISMA. Before joining the European Commission in 2005, he worked in financial analysis for several blue chip companies in Canada. He studied economics and finance at Vytautas Magnus University and Brandeis University.
Technical disclaimer The online seminar will take place on the Adobe Connect platform. You can access the seminars from personal computers, laptops, tablets and smartphones. You are strongly encouraged to read the technical requirements before registering for the online seminar. To ensure an optimal experience in terms of connection speed and video quality, we suggest to attend the seminar via a device connected to a stable network connection, avoiding if possible shared wi-fi or mobile connections.
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Animal Crossing: Pocket Camp Version 5.0 Includes a New Pocket Planner and More
The game now offers a new subscription plan.
A major update has been released for Animal Crossing: Pocket Camp on mobile devices, bringing the game to Version 5.0.
With this update, players can now invite up to 16 animals to visit their campsite at the same time. Previously, the limit was eight.
In addition, this update allows players to add an Animal Crossing: Pocket Camp widget to their device's home screen. The widget features a small calendar showing the current date and day of the week, a picture of one of the game's animal friends, and a short message. This widget will change in appearance throughout the day. Players can tap the widget to open the Animal Crossing: Pocket Camp application.
Next, this update added a new feature to the game called the Pocket Planner, which contains a schedule of current and upcoming events, item release dates, and more.
This update also added a new premium (and optional) subscription plan to the game called the Merry Memories plan, which allows players to unlock additional features for the Pocket Planner. This subscription costs $0.99 per month, and subscribers will receive 20 Leaf Tickets each month at no additional cost.
Subscribers to the Merry Memories plan can purchase new visual designs for their planner, as well as stickers they can use to decorate their planner. When players sign up for the Merry Memories plan, they'll receive one design for their planner for free.
In addition, subscribers can link their device's pedometer data to the game to track their steps in the Pocket Planner. If players take lots of steps, animals may send them a message in the game.
Finally, subscribers to the Merry Memories plan will receive extra in-game rewards during seasonal events.
Animal Crossing: Pocket Camp is available to download for free on iOS and Android devices. The game is rated 4+ on iOS and E for Everyone on Android. You can learn more about Animal Crossing: Pocket Camp in our previous coverage.
Update (01/27/2022): This article has been updated to clarify that the Merry Memories plan is an optional subscription.
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Five Takeaways From Navy Football's 38-35 Loss To East Carolina
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Five Takeaways From Navy Football's 20-17 Win At Tulsa
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Five Takeaways From Navy Football's 34-30 Win Against UCF
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Sean Grogan shares five takeaways from Navy's 34-30 win against UCF as the Midshipmen picked up their first win of the season.
Despite 0-3 Record, Navy Football HC Ken Niumatalolo Encouraged Entering UCF Test
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"We're going to keep going," coach Ken Niumatalolo said of Navy football's 0-3 start. "Our players are going to keep going. Our coaches are going to keep slugging it out. You know what I mean? We're not quitting. We're definitely not quitting."
Ken Niumatalolo: Navy Football Focusing On Fundamentals After Frustrating Start
September 22, 2021 Sean Grogan Ken Niumatalolo, Navy football
After a frustrating start to the season, Navy head coach Ken Niumatalolo said the Midshipmen used the much-needed bye week to get back to the basics. "You just go back to fundamentals," Niumatalolo said. "We know what works. We've got to go back and execute."
Five Takeaways From Navy Football's 23-3 Loss To Air Force
September 11, 2021 September 11, 2021 Sean Grogan college football, Ken Niumatalolo, Massai Maynor, Navy football, Xavier Arline
Sean Grogan shares five takeaways from Navy's 23-3 loss to Air Force, including continued offensive struggles for the Mids. "We had 36 yards rushing and we're a rushing team," HC Ken Niumatalolo said.
Five Takeaways From Navy Football's 49-7 Loss To Marshall
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Navy football opened the 2021 season with a 49-7 loss to Marshall. "We didn't coach well enough. We didn't play well enough," head coach Ken Niumatalolo said. "But it was great to have fans back in the stands."


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The Real Reason Token Issuers Are Fleeing the US
Scott Nelson is the chairman and CEO of Sweetbridge Inc., a blockchain tech startup.
Race to the bottom or race to reality?
The rise of initial coin offering (ICOs) – as controversial as they may be – is a signpost that the age of Industrial Era capital formation is giving way to a new paradigm of decentralized and democratized investment and customer-driven business models that expand far beyond the borders of any one country.
In this arena, entrepreneurs and companies will naturally gravitate toward the jurisdictions that allow them to raise funds from investors and serve customers around the world in a fast, safe and effective manner and with minimal friction.
Recognizing that this shift to a new Decentralized Era is underway, numerous countries are positioning themselves at the forefront of this transition so as to reap the economic, financial and geopolitical benefits that come with being the go-to jurisdiction for global capital formation.
Unfortunately, the United States is not yet among these countries, as it has instead taken a short-sighted and enforcement-heavy approach that fails to expand beyond Industrial Era thinking.
While U.S. regulators have publicly offered platitudes about being friendly to innovation and facilitating domestic entrepreneurship in the crypto space, the proof is always in the pudding.
In this case, the "pudding" is that serious cryptocurrency projects are faced with two unappealing choices: either issue tokens through outmoded and ill-fitting means that restrict a token's customer base and resale ability – like registering as a security or claiming a Regulation D exemption – or leave the U.S. altogether.
Race to value
As highlighted by CoinDesk, the natural and predictable consequence is that innovators are leaving the U.S. in search of friendlier jurisdictions.
To meet this demand, places like Gibraltar, Switzerland, Liechtenstein, Malta and, most recently, Bermuda have been rolling out the welcome mat for token sales and structuring local regulations to balance the goals of industry development and consumer protection.
Some might eye the questionable reputations of some crypto-friendly countries and immediately conclude that there is a "race to the bottom" occurring whereby regulators, in search of revenue and headlines, green-light even the most fantastical token ideas without asking any questions.
In our observation, this is not happening.
In seeking to responsibly sell tokens to customers, my company, Sweetbridge, has spent a substantial amount of time in discussions with regulators from around the world — including representatives of many G20 countries. And we've been encouraged by the thoughtful approaches and due diligence that has been demonstrated.
While there will surely be instances of this type of jurisdictional arbitrage employed by fringe actors, no serious crypto project wants to domicile in a country where anything goes.
Instead of a race to the bottom, we see a race to quality where serious projects flock to the places that offer the best overall value proposition: the best legal expertise, the best balance of regulatory controls with innovatory freedom, the best technologists and the best branding – even if cheaper (and possibly seedier) services can be acquired elsewhere.
For example, Switzerland's appeal is not just the regulatory aspect but also the talent and support ecosystems that it has developed concomitantly. Other jurisdictions like Gibraltar are going one step further by establishing not only guidelines and requirements for companies launching ICOs, but launching a fully-regulated exchange providing listing and liquidity for projects launching there.
Countries large and small are beginning to heed this message.
While still grappling with the best way to tackle this new business model, many are rethinking outmoded approaches to capital formation – particularly the idea that token issuances are necessarily investment contracts.
They see an opportunity to inject fresh life into their local economies and potentially shake up the global balance of financial power.
To put it simply: they aren't stupid.
Should they wake up to see billions of dollars of real economic value being created in places Liechtenstein and Gibraltar while the U.S. chases its own tail deciding whether or not ether is a security, they're going to find a way to get in on the act – and with haste.
Royal opportunity
In Sweetbridge's view, the sleeping giant in this conversation is the United Kingdom.
The Brits have long been eager to wrestle the title of world's premier financial center away from the U.S. and recrown the City of London, and there is a growing sense within governmental ranks that blockchain and financial technology may be the ticket to doing just that.
While the U.S. lacks impetus for change, Britain is looking for relevance in a post-Brexit world. Thus, its traditionally conservative financial culture has expressed an introspective openness to new ideas.
For instance, the Fintech Regulatory Sandbox recently launched by the Financial Conduct Authority, Britain's top financial regulator, gives challengers and innovators a way to launch without prohibitive compliance costs.
The Brits also understand the consequences of failing to capitalize on paradigm-shifting economic transitions.
Despite birthing the Industrial Revolution, they grew too comfortable in their colonial Agrarian Era societal structure and ultimately forfeited dominance of the Industrial Era to the U.S. because they were unable to adapt quickly enough.
Additionally, the legal structure of the British Commonwealth is relatively amenable to new means of capital formation. It is predisposed to a "buyer beware" approach toward these types of products, as opposed to the paternalistic mentality of the U.S. that ensures only rich people get access to the good investment deals (unless that "deal" happens to be offered by a state-sponsored lottery).
Certainly, not all innovative crypto projects will abandon the U.S., but it has become disappointingly clear in recent months that there is too much inertia built up around its regulatory infrastructure for it to play top dog in the coming era of decentralized business models and global capital formation.
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WARRIORS WATCH
Basketball and Hockey Teams Start Strong
A weekly preview of Nauset High sports
By Ryan Fitzgerald Jan 5, 2022
EASTHAM — The Nauset Regional High School boys basketball team finally played a game on its home court for the first time this season on Dec. 28, notching a 65-46 win over Monomoy. The team's second game, on the road on Dec. 30 against the Wareham Vikings, was a 71-70 overtime victory. The Warriors stood at 2-0 on the season as of Tuesday.
The boys' first two scheduled games were postponed because of Covid-19.
Against Wareham, Nauset was led by four players. Keleb Daniels scored 22 points and had seven steals, Seth Asiiwme recorded 17 points and eight assists, Mikey Gray finished with 11 points and eight rebounds, while Jeff McCarthy added 11 points.
Nauset was scheduled to play a rematch against Wareham at home on Tuesday at 6:30 p.m.
Meanwhile, the Nauset boys ice hockey team is also off to a strong 5-1 start. The team welcomed 2022 with a 10-2 victory over Blue Hills Regional Tech on New Year's Day and was scheduled to play Sandwich on Wednesday.
The Furies girls hockey team remained 2-1 after its last four games were postponed due to Covid. The team is scheduled to travel to Nantucket for a game on Jan. 12.
Thursday, Jan. 6
Boys and girls swimming: The Nauset boys and girls swim teams travel to Sandwich for a meet against the Blue Knights at 4 p.m.
Girls basketball: The Warriors are scheduled to play Plymouth North at home at 5 p.m.
Boys and girls swimming: The swim teams participate in the Cape Cod Classic beginning at 11:15 a.m. at the Nantucket Community Pool.
Boys and girls swmming: It's another meet against Nantucket High School, to be held at Willy's Gym in Eastham beginning at 4 p.m.
Boys basketball: Cape Cod Academy travels to play the Nauset boys at 6:30 p.m.
Boys ice hockey: The Warriors look to keep their winning ways against the Dennis-Yarmouth Dolphins at Charles Moore Arena in Orleans. Faceoff is at 8:10 p.m.
Tuesday, Jan. 11
Boys and girls indoor track: The Nauset track teams meet Dennis-Yarmouth at Wheaton College in Norton at 3:30 p.m.
Girls ice hockey: The Furies face off against the Nantucket Whalers at Nantucket Community Ice Rink at 5:15 p.m.
Boys wrestling: Sandwich comes east for a wrestling meet against Nauset at 6 p.m.
Boys ice hockey: The Barnstable Red Hawks play the Warriors at Charles Moore Arena at 6:10 p.m.
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Jewish man stabbed in the face in Montreal, Canada
An Orthodox Jewish man was stabbed in the face by a pair of scissors by his co-worker last Thursday on August 11.
According to the local CTV News Montreal, an Orthodox Jewish man was stabbed in the face with a pair of scissors on Thursday, August 11, in Montreal, Canada.
The 24-year-old man was attacked outside of a kosher meat processing plant by a Lebanese immigrant coworker who was recently employed at the plant.
The victim survived and is in stable condition, but had a laceration on his right eye, for which he received stitches, claims StopAntisemitism.org.
CTV News noted that the Jewish group B'nai Brith found that in 2021, Canada saw the highest number of antisemitic incidents since the group began tracking the data in 1982, reports The Jerusalem Post.
Montreal city councillor and director of B'nai Brith Canada Marvin Rotrand said that Canadian authorities must have a "better understanding" of antisemitism and that the country needs to pressure social media platforms to remove hateful content.
GRAPHIC VIOLENCE WARNING – Jewish man stabbed in Montreal yesterday.
An Orthodox Jewish man is brutally attacked with a pair of scissors, stabbed in what appears to be the face/neck area.
The attacker has been arrested and the victim thankfully is in stable condition. pic.twitter.com/X5nivsOawU
— StopAntisemitism (@StopAntisemites) August 12, 2022


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Free At Last! Johnny Depp's Girlfriend Calls It Quits Amid His Legal Battles With Amber Heard
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Nov. 17 2019, Updated 11:53 p.m. ET
Johnny Depp's girlfriend Polina Glen isn't cut out for the spotlight.
The Russian dancer called it quits with the 56-year old actor and fled to Russia to find solace after their breakup.
As RadarOnline.com previously reported, Glen was a die-hard fan of the 21 Jump Street star in her teenage years, long before they were first spotted kissing in 2018.
The relationship was a breath of fresh air for Depp who was fresh off a divorce from his ex Amber Heard, and the two were reportedly talking about getting married.
Now, according to the Daily Mail, Glen told her friends that her abrupt transition into the public eye was "scary."
"Polina hated the attention the relationship was bringing her and found it scary. She's now keeping her head down in Russia and told Johnny plans to get married were madness," a source said.
The dancer also had to deal with rumors that she was using the actor for fame and was a bit uncomfortable with the fast pace at which the relationship was moving.
Rather than giving into the star's pressures of letting her meet her parents Gennady and Irina, Glen fled to her home in Russia "for the foreseeable future."
"His level of celebrity and his ongoing battle with Amber grew too much for her. Johnny has been distracted by his feud with Amber and she didn't think the time was right for them to commit to anything," the source said.
Readers know Depp and Heard have been in ongoing legal disputes since their 2017 divorce. The drama started after she claimed she was a victim of domestic violence which she suffered at the hands of the actor. Depp, she alleged, became violent whenever he used drugs and alcohol.
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Depp denied the charges and retaliated with a $50 million defamation lawsuit against Heard.
On one occasion, RadarOnline.com reported Depp's claims that Heard's attorneys attempted to blackmail Depp with photos of the star smoking drugs as well as pictures of the alleged illegal drugs in his home.
Heard's attorneys argued however that the photos were presented to "explain that a protective order would make sense."
A court has also granted Amber's motion forcing Depp toturn over all his medical records, including mental health files, to her.
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Radio sale causes buzz
MEDIA industry sources last night said an up-for-sale North Walesbased commercial radio group has attracted offers from around a dozen bidders.
The UK's largest independent radio broadcaster GCap wants to get rid of the four stations which make up the Marcher Group.
They include MFM and The Buzz, serving Wrexham and Chester, Coast FM, which covers the North Wales coast, and Champion FM, the bi-lingual station broadcasting to the Caernarfon area.
Five stations in south west England are also included in the sale.
GCap, which owns Classic FM, London's Capital FM and the Century Radio network, hopes to close the auction in the next few weeks. Bids in the region of £40m were expected for the nine stations.
Companies reportedly involved in the bidding are Ulster Television, owner of the TalkSport station, the Local Radio Company, which already operates 27 stations, and an Australian bank which has been applying for local radio station licences in the UK for the past year.
Real Radio, the South Wales station owned by the Guardian Media Group, declined to comment on speculation that it's also submitting an offer.
A spokesman for GCap refused to say how many bids had been received.
"The disposal process is under way and once it's completed we will make a statement," he said..
The nine stations generated more than £12m in revenue and about £5m operating profit in the last financial year.