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I’m still working (um, stressing) over getting a set of house plans from the designer in time to submit before the end of the year and change of building codes. Meanwhile, John has taken over more of the planning and implementing role for the interior of the farm shop. He finished Part Two of sealing the slab by adding a hardener product and I’m told the slab is now officially open for use.

In the evenings, John has been planning the interior walls for the shop’s bathroom. He purchased the required lumber and hit up a family member for use of his chop saw. The plan was to precut all of the lumber and just assemble the walls on-site, since we don’t have any electricity yet. So early on a very chilly Saturday morning, I went along to help with cutting the lumber. We got to use this very nice Bosch saw – a far cry from the carpenter’s hand saw we have at home. John got a brief overview of how to set the fancy stops on the workbench, after which the saw’s owner wisely retreated into his nice warm house and left us to our task. We proceeded to sort, measure, cut, label and stack the lumber back in the truck. I was the lumber sorter, labeler and stacker, while John did the measuring and cutting. We worked in silence, each focused on the tasks at hand with only an occasional comment as to how cold it was. (Alright, I admit that it was only me complaining, um... I mean commenting on the frigid temps.) I guess I was an acceptable assistant, because after a while I got promoted to using the chop saw.

I like learning new things and John is generally a good teacher although he sometimes forgets that I have NO experience. So I’m making my first cut on the lumber and despite my glasses, the sawdust is kicking up in my face pretty good (I think John’s height avoided this problem). I was squinting my eyes against the onslaught when John got a glimpse of my squished up face under the hood of my coat… and mistakenly thought my eyes were closed. John’s a pretty laid-back guy – but this state of affairs brought on a full blown Safety Stand Down with a firm lecture on the the proper handling of power tools and a grand finale, "And you must keep your eyes open!” I replied with a sweet smile, “Oookaaayyyyy Honey. My eyes were open, I was just squinting.” John had no comment except to review the main safety issues, again, before we started back at work.

Aside from that minor incident, our work progressed well. I'm happy to report that no fingers were lost and no divorce decrees were issued. I got some good first exposure to power tools and we got all of the lumber cut and ready to go.

P.S. And THANKS to the nice guy willing to lend the use of his very snazzy Bosch saw!

Just squinting, Honey.

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After suffering a 3-2 defeat to bottom-of-the-league Hartlepool, which saw Argyle extend their run to seven games without a win the Pilgrims will be looking to lick their wounds and recapture their home form when they take on Accrington Stanley, at Home Park.

Before that, the week begins with transfer deadline day, as teams the length and breadth of the country try to get players in by the 11pm deadline. John Sheridan has talked of his desire to bring Andy Kellett and Anthony O'Connor back in on loan, so watch this space should anything occur on that front.

On Wednesday, the Greens will take on Cheltenham Town in a Final Third Development League match as they look to build on their 2-1 success over Newport County, with the match to be contested at Cheltenham Training Ground, with a kick-off time of 2pm.

Despite the defeat to Ronnie Moore’s Hartlepool, new signings Ryan Brunt and Olly Lee opened their Argyle accounts and they will be hoping to play their part when we take on John Coleman’s Stanley, on Saturday.

John Sheridan’s side have only managed to secure three points from a possible 21, so a win over Stanley would be a boost for Argyle in maintaining their hopes of promotion as well as their track record at home.

Accrington lost 5-1 at home to 10-man Northampton on Saturday, in a game which saw the Cobblers play for 50 minutes with a numerical disadvantage after Ryan Cresswell was given his marching orders for a challenge in the box on last man Sean Maguire. The penalty yielded a goal for Accrington, bringing them back to 2-1; the Cobblers having lead 2-0 at the time through goals from Ricky Holmes and Marc Richards.

Despite being a man light, Northampton added three more to the tally to cruise to a comfortable victory. It was Accrington's fourth straight Sky Bet League 2 defeat; their only points in 2015 so far have come courtesy of win at Exeter City on January 3.

The away fixture between the Pilgrims and Stanley at the Storefirst Stadium saw the Lancashire club come out on top with Kal Naismith’s goal securing the points – much to the frustration of the otherwise dominant Argyle who expressed confidence and flair but received nothing for their endeavours.

A win for Argyle could see them rise to as high as 8th and re-establish themselves among the contenders for promotion. As for Accrington, the three points could see them move up one place to 15th and create further breathing space between them and other relegation candidates.

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Uncivilised and almost savage as her girlish life was, and unregulated by any outward training as was her mind, there were none who came in contact with her who could be blind to a certain strong, clear wit, and unconquerableness of purpose, for which she was remarkable. She ever knew full well what she desired to gain or to avoid, and once having fixed her mind upon any object, she showed an adroitness and brilliancy of resource, a control of herself and others, the which there was no circumventing. She never made a blunder because she could not control the expression of her emotions; and when she gave way to a passion, 'twas because she chose to do so, having naught to lose, and in the midst of all their riotous jesting with her the boon companions of Sir Jeoffry knew this.

"Had she a secret to keep, child though she is," said Eldershawe, "there is none--man or woman--who could scare or surprise it from her; and 'tis a strange quality to note so early in a female creature."

She spent her days with her father and his dissolute friends, treated half like a boy, half a fantastical queen, until she was fourteen. She hunted and coursed, shot birds, leaped hedges and ditches, reigned at the riotous feastings, and coquetted with these mature, and in some cases elderly, men, as if she looked forward to doing naught else all her life.

But one day, after she had gone out hunting with her father, riding Rake, who had been given to her, and wearing her scarlet coat, breeches, and top-boots, one of the few remaining members of her mother's family sent his chaplain to remonstrate and advise her father to command her to forbear from appearing in such impudent attire.

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There was, indeed, a stirring scene when this message was delivered by its bearer. The chaplain was an awkward, timid creature, who had heard stories enough of Wildairs Hall and its master to undertake his mission with a quaking soul. To have refused to obey any behest of his patron would have cost him his living, and knowing this beyond a doubt, he was forced to gird up his loins and gather together all the little courage he could muster to beard the lion in his den.

The first thing he beheld on entering the big hall was a beautiful tall youth wearing his own rich black hair, and dressed in scarlet coat for hunting. He was playing with a dog, making it leap over his crop, and both laughing and swearing at its clumsiness. He glanced at the chaplain with a laughing, brilliant eye, returning the poor man's humble bow with a slight nod as he plainly hearkened to what he said as he explained his errand.

"I come from my Lord Twemlow, who is your master's kinsman," the chaplain faltered; "I am bidden to see and speak to him if it be possible, and his lordship much desires that Sir Jeoffry will allow it to be so. My Lord Twemlow--"

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The darker side of Zainab’s case

  • And some important, yet unanswered, questions

If the news of a Zainab’s abduction, rape and murder was not shocking enough, there emerges greater dark side of the case that daily shocks the nation with new revelations.

The accused is a carpenter and lived in the neighbourhood. He has been living in the same house for three years. It is strange that no one recognised him from the CCTV footage, bad tape and beard shaved post-Zainab murder notwithstanding.

The DNA result of Imran has been claimed to be a perfect match with eight cases of raped and murdered girl-childs’ done previously. Certain points need to be viewed here. One, understanding what DNA means. A DNA is a certain number defining polymorphism of an individual. No two individuals carry the exact same DNA in the world to one exception only: identical twins. Two, if the DNA of eight girls raped had the same DNA of Imran on them, how come at least in two of these quoted eight cases, two different people were killed in ‘police encounters’ with ‘exact match DNA’? (Reference reports shown in Mubashir Lucman show Kharra Such on SAMAA TV last week). This was substantiated by Dawnin in the news report that stated earlier the culprit having assaulted Zainab had also done the same to Iman. Whereas one Mudassir was killed by police allegedly in an encounter upon being taken in custody for raping and murdering Iman. (January 25, 2018) DNA in any case is corroborative evidence, not primary.

The important question here must be to identify the killer and the ring around him if one exists. Was Imran a handler for the culprits who may be suppliers to end users? Or was he the main culprit himself?

The startling news by Dr Shahid Masood created a hue and cry among people, some believed while some vehemently opposed him. He alleged that this was a gang of which Zainab’s rapist and killer was a member that included pornography. He also stated that a Punjab minister was member of this gang. He claimed that the arrested Imran has 37 bank accounts most of which are in foreign currency. He has challenged the theory of the arrested being mentally challenged instead he is claims him to be member of an international ring. Singling him out to deride him on social media and other forums cannot be condoned. Whether this evidence stands the test of court scrutiny is for the court to decide. Any comment on the quality of evidence provided is mere speculation till it is known via court decision.

Looking at the bigger picture, if one recalls, the Kasur pornography child scandal case is still pending with four accused granted bail on grounds of benefit of doubt. This known case came to light in 2015, spanning a period from 2006 to 2014 in Hussain Khanwala village in the District of Kasur. “Villagers told Reuters that a prominent family there has for years forced children to perform sex acts on video. The footage was sold or used to blackmail their impoverished families.” (The Dawn; Updated January 10, 2018)

Pedophilia and resulting sex scandals are unfortunately not a new phenomenon — this applies to the world not just Pakistan. Rod Nordland, writing for New York Times (January 24, 2018) quoted a report by SIGAR. Among the findings was “an investigation into child sexual abuse by the Afghan security forces and the supposed indifference of the US military to the problem.” The article goes on to state, “SIGAR said it had opened an investigation into bacha bazi at the request of Congress and in response to a 2015 New York Times article that described the practice as “rampant.”

Bacha Baazi” refers to boy play or rape of under-age boys by Afghan army personnel.

Recently Pope Francis’s comment in Chile claiming the sex victims were indulging in slander drew a lot of negative feelings from Chileans. According to Fox News the Pope was addressing the accusations against Bishop Juan Barros that claim he was complicit in covering up the alleged sex crimes committed by Rev Frenando Karadima.

Coming back to Pakistan; if in Zainab’s case, if the police had addressed the issue when first case emerged in 2012, she may be alive today. There is a deeply crippling side to the case: failure of the investigative system and the state machinery to act without social media and mainstream media pressure reacting harshly to the case.

A sad aspect has been tweets by at least two known individuals that can only be deemed as unkind to Zainab and her family and this is an understement. Although one can understand media’s role to cover the inhuman action nut an obsession to the extent of repeated talks with Zainab’s father at every step as the case progresses may not be a great idea. The court decision to put a stop to is a welcome step.

Those who were shot and killed and those who died at the hospital having protested Zainab’s murder at the DPO office have faded into the sub-text. What is the development on this aspect of the case?

The important question here must be to identify the killer and the ring around him if one exists. Was Imran a handler for the culprits who may be suppliers to end users? Or was he the main culprit himself? A very harsh punishment needs to be meted out as per law in either case. In cases where police claimed some to be child rapist and murder that has now been proved wrong, what steps are to be taken against those in police doing this and what were the causes that they did this? The issues need to be identified and addressed.

Law must deliver. Punishment deters those who think of doing same crimes. A society without law is a lawless society. Zainab’s case has been a mirror to the society in more ways than one!

End Note: “Pick a leader who will make their citizens proud. One who will stir the hearts of the people, so that the sons and daughters of a given nation strive to emulate their leader’s greatness. Only then will a nation be truly great, when a leader inspires and produces citizens worthy of becoming future leaders, honourable decision makers and peacemakers. And in these times, a great leader must be extremely brave. Their leadership must be steered only by their conscience, not a bribe.”
(Suzy Kassem: Rise Up and Salute the Sun: The Writings of Suzy Kassem)

Yasmeen Aftab Ali

The writer is a lawyer, academic and political analyst. She has authored a book titled ‘A Comparative Analysis of Media & Media Laws in Pakistan.’ She can be contacted at: [email protected] and tweets at @yasmeen_9.

  1. Khawar Jamal said:

    Very insightful. But we must question the role of civil bureaucracy esp the DOC and others who have done absolutely nothing to investigate the increase in such instances over the past few years.

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The October 2002 shootings that left ten people dead and three critically injured in the Washington, D.C., area set off a flurry of legal activity, which was still under way three years later. Two men had been found guilty by juries in separate trials in Virginia in late 2003: John Allen Muhammad (born John Allen Williams [1960–]) was sentenced to death, and accomplice Lee Boyd Malvo (a.k.a. John Lee Malvo [1985–]) received life imprisonment without parole (since he was a minor at the time of the shooting spree, the death penalty could not be applied in his case). In October 2004, under a plea deal in two other Beltway sniper cases, Malvo received other sentences of life imprisonment without parole and eight years on gun charges.

Muhammad and Malvo were arrested on October 24, 2002, in connection with the Beltway sniper attacks. The random shootings, which terrified suburban Washington and gripped the nation, began with a killing in a grocery store parking lot in Wheaton, Maryland, on the evening of October 2; within the next 16 hours there were four more shootings and four more dead. By October 22 there were eight more sniper shootings; three of the victims survived. People were targeted as they went about their daily business: pumping fuel outside gas stations, loading parcels into their cars in parking lots, arriving at school, and crossing streets. Tips led investigators to issue federal warrants for Muhammad’s and Malvo’s arrests on October 23, 2002; they were taken into custody early the following morning at a rest stop in Maryland.

The two men faced charges in several states as well as the District of Columbia. In addition to Virginia and Maryland, the pair had been tied to crimes in the state of Washington, where their journey had begun, as well as in Louisiana, Alabama, and Georgia. In 2005, with Malvo behind bars for life and Malvo awaiting a death sentence, prosecutors still wanted the two tried in other cases, as insurance against reversals on appeals and as closure for the families of victims. But legal analysts questioned the high price of further trials; defense costs alone for Muhammad and Malvo, who received court-appointed (and publicly paid) defenders, were expected to near $1 million.

The highly publicized sniper shootings added strength to the gun-control lobby. According to federal law, neither Muhammad nor Malvo could buy firearms; the weapon they used in their deadly spree was shoplifted from a Tacoma, Washington, gun store. The store owner and the gun manufacturer were named in a civil suit by the Legal Action Project of the Brady Center to Prevent Gun Violence on behalf of the victims and their families. In 2004 a $2.5 million settlement was reached in the case.

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Palestine, in southwest Asia, at the eastern end of the Mediterranean Sea, is the Holy Land of Jews, since it was there that Moses led the Israelites after he led them out of slavery in Egypt (c. twelfth century B.C.) and where they subsequently established their homeland. It is the Holy Land of christians because it was where Jesus christ was born, lived, and died. And it was the Holy Land of Muslims, because the Arab people conquered Palestine in the seventh century and, except for a brief period during the crusades, it was ruled by various Muslim dynasties until 1516 (when it became part of the Ottoman Empire). Palestine, which covers an area of just more than 10,000 square miles, is roughly the size of Maryland.

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During these fast and furious 12 months, your baby turns into a toddler. But every child does it at her own pace.

By Emily Abedon

There's not a parent in the world who hasn't been struck with awe by how quickly developmental milestones occur during a child's second year -- and who hasn't occasionally wished that they'd slow down just a little. "Within this amazing year, the baby who was dependent on you for everything evolves into an independent little person," says Craig Ramey, Ph.D., coauthor of Right From Birth: Building Your Child's Foundation for Life (Goddard Press, 1999).

Yet even as we marvel at our child's accomplishments, we're also constantly checking out other babies. Indeed, there's often a terrified part of us that fears our own child is lagging behind. "Parents are often puzzled, and concerned, by the huge developmental differences among children of the same age," says Dr. Ramey. At 15 months, whereas one child could be tearing around the playground, another could be taking her first wobbly steps. The good news is that both scenarios are perfectly normal.

"Much of this variability is physiological," says Dr. Ramey. "Before you can walk, for instance, your coordination, leg muscles, and sense of balance all have to develop. For each child, these body parts -- including the brain -- grow at their own unique rate."

The majority of parents, then, need not fret. "Fifty to 75 percent of children hit their milestones between 1 and 2," Dr. Ramey notes, "so don't worry if your child isn't precisely on time." Here are the basic breakthroughs you can expect -- and celebrate -- during this developmental boom year.

Say Anything

At the beginning of this year, most babies can say only one or two words. "But they understand dozens more," says Andrew Meltzoff, Ph.D., head of the developmental psychology program at the University of Washington in Seattle and coauthor of The Scientist in the Crib (William Morrow, 1999). If you ask your child for his teddy bear, for example, chances are he'll hand it to you, even if he isn't able to say the words.

As the year progresses, children begin to use "protowords" -- made- up words that link sound to meaning. For example, at 18 months, my daughter Zoe said "nummies" whenever she wanted food and "go cah" to go outside.

But the most remarkable part of language development is what experts call the "naming explosion," which typically occurs between 18 and 21 months. "Seemingly overnight, a child goes from knowing a few words to labeling everything in sight," says Dr. Ramey. "Some children learn as many as 50 new words a week." By the time your child is 2, he'll be able to ask and answer questions, speak in simple sentences, say "please" and "thank you," and name as many as 350 objects.

Let's Get Physical

At 1, your baby will likely be able to wave bye-bye, point to what he wants, and begin to use a cup and spoon. And even if he has not yet taken his first steps, as the months fly by, he'll proceed from cruising around the coffee table to wobbling to scaling his crib and zipping from room to room.

As his physical coordination improves, "he'll learn to navigate stairs, scribble with crayons, and build a sturdy block tower," says Dr. Ramey. This is the time to rethink, and reinforce, your babyproofing strategies. "Physical ability often dovetails with a fierce need for independence," says Dr. Ramey. Not only will your child be capable of more sophisticated and dangerous feats, he'll also be much more likely to pursue them.

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Although first words and first steps are obvious accomplishments, a young child's cognitive growth is more subtle because so much of it is a result of quiet observation. "Many parents are surprised at how much their 1-year-old comprehends," says Dr. Meltzoff. "Most can understand a wide variety of facial expressions and gestures, like throwing kisses."

Happily for parents, babies have some delightful ways of showing off what they know. Nancy Pelant, of St. Michael, Minnesota, loves to watch her 13-month-old son, Nathan, making the hand movements to "The Itsy-Bitsy Spider," even when she isn't singing the song. "When I start to sing the words, he's thrilled that I understand what he's thinking," says Pelant.

Like Nathan, babies this age not only imitate people but also look to them as sources of information. "If there's a loud sound, for instance, your baby will examine your face to see if you're smiling or frightened," says Dr. Meltzoff. And around the 18-month mark, your baby becomes aware of himself as well as of others. "Put a dab of lipstick on your 18-month-old's nose, and when she sees herself in the mirror, she will touch her nose, not the nose of her reflected image, as she would have done at 14 months," says Dr. Meltzoff.

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Even at 1, many babies enjoy the company of other children. "When they see a friend, they may point at her or shriek with delight," says Dr. Meltzoff. They can begin to have playdates, too, but don't expect them to play together in the conventional sense. "Babies this age don't know how to share, so parents need to step in with extra toys and distractions should squabbling and grabbing start," says Dr. Meltzoff.

It's at this time that the seeds of empathy begin to grow. By 2, your toddler will play independently with a fellow toddler -- and comfort her if she gets hurt. You will be the beneficiary of the same compassion. Eighteen-month-old Cavan Crowley, of Winchester, Massachusetts, for example, is clearly the sensitive type. "If I make a sad face, Cavan gives me a hug," says his mom, Lee. "Sometimes I make those faces just to get that hug."

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This can be an infuriating part of normal growth. "But it's more endearing when you look at it as curiosity," says Dr. Meltzoff. "The 'terrible twos' is really a cognitive exercise. It's a toddler's way of exploring cause and effect, with her parents as the guinea pigs."

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Hamza Ali Abbasi To Make Informative Islamic Videos On Youtube

They say when the Lord comes calling, you cannot run away. That is the case of Hamza Ali Abbasi as well. Starting off as an actor, Hamza Ali Abbasi gradually moved away from the paradigm of entertainment, towards spirituality.

This dire change in the actor’s personality is now being accepted by the people as well. It has been nothing short of a roller-coaster ride for Hamza Ali Abbasi. Now, the actor plans on turning into a professional speaker on Islam, as it seems. Hamza Ali Abbasi’s Islamic videos are on the cards very soon.

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The actor made a huge announcement while replying to the fan, notifying the people about his future plans. Hamza Ali Abbasi’s youtube videos will feature Islamic content, as per the former actor.

Here’s how the incident panned out. A fan of Hamza asked him on his Twitter account, why he was so inactive on Twitter these days. To which, Hamza Ali Abbasi replied he was working on something that suits his interests. The actor revealed that he was studying Islam and then planned on making Youtube videos on some ‘very important’ topics.

This actually proves that Hamza Ali Abbasi is focusing on taking his career right down the path that Junaid Jamshed did. Once a huge star of the entertainment industry soon became the epitome of Islamic knowledge and tableegh. Hamza Ali Abbasi’s Islamic videos surely will be a huge hit with his fans.

Under actor Hamza Ali Abbasi’s Youtube videos tweet, fans commented and said they were waiting for the content he came out with. One fan wrote:May Allah help you!!!! Waiting for your videos and enhance my knowledge of Islam!!!! May Allah guide us all on His right path!!!! Ameen!!!!”

Many told Hamza that they were proud of him for the change he has made in himself. In addition, others continued to wish Hamza Ali Abbasi the best of luck for his Islamic videos on Youtube. One thing is for sure, that after his marriage with Naimal Khawar, Hamza Ali Abbasi is a different man altogether.

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PAUL: I was in England in early 1963 and this friend of mine said had I heard of the Rutles? I said no I hadn't and he said the Rutles were the biggest thing in England and that there were riots wherever they appeared and I remember thinking that it was such a weird name for a group, the Rutles it didn't make any sense to me at all. So the first time I saw them was on the Ed Sullivan show and Ed was saying "Calm down everyone, calm down now we can't hear," and they opened the show and they also closed the show which I think was astute planning on Sullivan's part. Clearly everyone had tuned into that week's show just to see the Rutles.

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PAUL: Oh yeh, particularly in the north of England. There were music newspapers, I don't remember the names--Mersey Beat, Rutle Beat, there might have been one called Rutlemania, but they were just focused on the activities of the Rutles. Then they put out a fan magazine for Rutles fans that you could subscribe to and get it every month you know--Rutles activities and what new Rutles records were coming out, and at Christmastime they would send out a Rutles record that other people couldn't get, only their fans, and they were usually funny. I think it was mostly Nasty that did that kind of thing.

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PAUL: Well of course the main thing that comes to mind with the Sgt. Rutter album is getting stoned and listening to it with earphones, particularly the chord that lasted forever and the backwards tapes.

QUESTION: Did it affect your work at all?

QUESTION: When did you first meet the Rutles?

PAUL: I met Nasty two days after I met Dirk. They were together and we were screening some avant-garde film in a hotel in London. He was there and Dirk was carrying his portable tape machine with him and whoever he spoke to he'd put the microphone out in front of them and it was extremely intimidating. I was intimidated anyway to be in the same room with them. Nasty was very quiet, but very fascinating to watch, almost like a cartoon character. Several years later I met Stig and we went to see Rabbi Shankar at the Royal Albert Hall. He was very close with Rabbi Shankar and we had a drink afterwards and talked a while.

QUESTION: Did that influence your music?

QUESTION: What do you think their place is in musical history?

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FILE – In this Feb. 15, 2012, file photo, a snowboarder drops into a canyon at Alpine Meadows in Lake Tahoe, Calif. Authorities say one person has died and one person is seriously injured, Friday, Jan. 17, 2020, after an avalanche at the Northern California ski resort. (Randy Pench/The Sacramento Bee via AP)

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TAHOE CITY — A man killed in an avalanche at a Lake Tahoe ski resort on Friday was remembered as an avid skier familiar with the picturesque mountains along the northern California and Nevada border.

Cole Comstock, 34, of Blairsden, California, was caught in the avalanche that seriously injured another skier on some of the steepest terrain at Alpine Meadows Ski Resort, where a series of expert runs snake through trees, past cliffs and down narrow chutes. The avalanche occurred the morning after a storm dumped 11 to 22 inches of snow.

“You have to be pretty skilled to get over there in the first place,” said Sean Kent of Reno, who was at Alpine Meadows Friday and has skied the affected area before. “It’s fickle. It comes with the territory. There’s only so much you can do.”

Comstock’s family said in a statement to the Sacramento Bee that he had been skiing for 11 years and grew up in the nearby town of Quincy.

“He deeply loved his friends, his family, and, above all, his wife,” their statement read. “He supported everyone with all of his heart and was a true example of unconditional love.”

Placer County Sheriff’s Sgt. Michael Powers said the injured skier had serious lower-body injuries and was airlifted to a Lake Tahoe hospital for emergency surgery.

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Powers said a ski patrol was on scene in the rugged area almost immediately, where others at the top of the run said two skiers had been on the hill below them in an area within the ski resort’s boundary.

“I know at least one of the victims was partially buried by snow,” Powers said. “When you get conditions like this, there is always a risk of avalanche.”

The Sierra Avalanche Center had warned of dangerous avalanche conditions for all elevations following the storm. Its website said there was “a high degree of uncertainty in regards to snowpack instability near and below treeline.”

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Search and rescue crews scoured the rest of the mountain with dogs after the avalanche. Authorities did not believe there were any more victims.

Snowboarder Rex Mulvaney of Reno said he noticed some areas had been roped off and people were heading back down the mountain.

“I knew right away something was wrong,” he said. “They don’t usually close something as soon as they open it, like five minutes later.”

The cause of the avalanche was under investigation. The resort said avalanche-prevention work had been performed in the area before it was opened to skiers for the day.

The tragedy came at the start of a busy holiday weekend where hundreds of people flock to ski resorts surrounding Lake Tahoe, oftentimes enduring hours-long traffic backup and treacherous road conditions to reach the region’s snow-covered slopes.

An avalanche at Alpine Meadows in March 1982 killed seven people, including several employees of the ski resort. It struck several buildings, including the main lodge and two chairlifts, and buried the resort’s parking lot. One woman was discovered after five days, buried in the remains of the ski chalet.

Alpine Meadows, about 7 miles from Tahoe City, is next to Squaw Valley, home of the 1960 winter Olympics. The two resorts are co-owned by Alterra Mountain Co. and operated as Squaw Valley Alpine Meadows.

On its website, Alpine Meadows touts itself as a “picturesque playground for families and off-the-radar thrill-seekers.” The property has more than 100 trails across 2,400 acres, groomed runs and chalet-style lodges.

Associated Press writers Daisy Nguyen in San Francisco and Cheyanne Mumphrey in Phoenix contributed to this report.

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Living in Redlands 2020-2050 is presenting the summit along with the University of Redlands Department of History and Public Policy Program.

The event “aims to provide our fellow Redlanders with knowledge about what transit villages are, how rail travel has worked in the past in SoCal and what the Arrow Train will offer,” coordinator Tracy Wise wrote in an email. Arrow is the 9-mile passenger train that will travel between Redlands and San Bernardino.

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Panelists include Scott E. Randolph, associate professor and chair of the business department; Jennifer Tilton, an associate professor in the race and ethnic studies program; and Carrie Schindler, director of transit and rail with the San Bernardino County Transportation Authority.

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Over the past few summers, I have had the opportunity to perform and conduct a variety of workshops for the students of the Escuela de Arte Aristades Crespo Villegas (Artisades Crespo Villegas School of Art) in the city of Esquintla, Guatemala. Made up of about fifty students between the age of five and sixteen years old, this small conservatory is an after-school program dedicated to educating young people through the arts. Whether a student is in the marimba band, painting class, choir, string orchestra, or guitar ensemble, these young artists are kept off the streets and have the opportunity to enrich their lives through art.

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Opioid-related deaths continue to take the lives of thousands in the U.S. each year, with non-fatal opioid overdoses as a significant risk factor for a subsequent fatal overdose. Post-overdose interventions are emerging in affected communities, using what support systems are available to assist in the program design.

Survivors often do not seek treatment or overdose risk reduction services immediately after an overdose for many reasons, including shame and stigma, and lack of referrals to substance use treatment.

In a scoping review article published in Preventative Medicine, Sarah M. Bagley, MD, MSc, medical director of the CATALYST (Center for Addiction Treatment for Adolescents/Young adults who use Substances) Clinic and addiction specialist at Boston Medical Center's Grayken Center for Addiction, provides an overview about the emerging prevalence of post-overdose intervention programs in the U.S. and the variety of methods that communities and states are using based on availability of resources and support.

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  • Nine post-overdose programs operated directly out of the emergency department

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  • Many programs were peer-based -- found to be effective in other chronic illness programs due to greater comfort and more credibility based on a shared experience

"We are at a time when post-overdose programs are imperative to supporting people who are struggling with opioid use disorder," said Bagley, who is also an assistant professor of medicine and pediatrics at Boston University School of Medicine. "It is important to engage individuals in care after they have survived an overdose so that we can provide the services and support necessary to reduce the risk of future overdose and prevent opioid-related fatalities in the U.S."

As more peer-based programs are implemented, further research should follow the role of collective responsibility with overdose risk reduction and treatment engagement. In addition, rigorous evaluation of existing and emerging programs is needed assess effectiveness of programs to reduce overdose and engage survivors in harm reduction and substance use disorder treatment.

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We haven't heard anything from Bluetooth device manufacture Callpod in a while, but they have recently come out with two new Bluetooth 2.0 headsets, the Onyx and Vetro. Both are said to offer up to a 164 ft (50 meter) range, which is 5 times what most other Bluetooth headsets are capable of, and have a special formulated GummyGel material so the ear bud literally molds itself to the inside of your ear for an all-day comfortable fit. The Onyx and Vetro can also be connected to any other Callpad brand headset for 2-way walkie-talkie functionality up to 84,000 sq ft. The Onyx is available in black metal finish and carbon fiber finish for $69.99, while the more fashionable Vetro with its frosted-glass finish is $99.99.

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The "gummy" ear piece is not for young ears. It's way to big and doesn't fit inside your ear. Lucky for us, the human ears continues to grow our whole life. (my grandpa's ears are huge!) I'm 30 years old, so this ear piece should fit my ear in, oh I'd say, about 40 years. The style is cool. The multifunction button sux! The volume control is very nice. The "gummy" ear piece hurts my ear. (way to big) Call clarity and range is good. 50/100

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Motorola DROID to get Froyo July 13th?

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Motorola DROID to get Froyo July 13th?
With Nexus One users running around using Flash 10.1 on their browser, owners of Android 2.1 models can't help but be jealous. Most of the models at 2.1 will be joining the N-One possibly as soon as this quarter. The next phone on the list to get Android 2.2 is the Motorola DROID. Reports are circulating that July 13th will be the date when DROID owners can expect the OTA upgrade that will give the unit Flash capabilities and a speed bump among other things. The date is interesting because as we reported, on the 15th, the DROID X is expected to launch with Android 2.1. That device is not expected to get Froyo until some time in August. Motorola and Verizon could have launched the DROID X first and forced owners of the first-gen DROID to make the tough decision on whether or not to upgrade. By giving the current owners of the first-gen machine the upgrade first, it allows them to see if having Flash and the extra speed is enough to let the DROID X go for a while. The DROID 2 is expected to launch August 23rd and that device is supposedly going to have Android 2.2 under the hood, right out of the box.

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8. narley

Posts: 357; Member since: May 14, 2009

from a company standpoint it doesnt make sense to release the update BEFORE DroidX. As a business you would prefer people go the DROIDX instead of getting the update. Guaranteed wont release before July 15th. And you can come back and quote me in a week and a half. anywho... INCREDIBLE FTW!

5. z32589

Posts: 5; Member since: Mar 19, 2010

I've had Froyo for...oh....about a month now! Root baby - root. The sad part is the custom ROMs I've run are probably faster and more stable than the official build yet to be released! Gotta love the devs - shout out to Pete! Thanks, bro!

Posts: 3131; Member since: Jan 12, 2010

I really hope we don't have another "when are we getting 2.1" frenzy going around.

4. josuearisty

Posts: 148; Member since: Sep 30, 2009

Its official, well at least thats what they said. Droid for later this month, and Droid X for summer ending. But I think that if nexus one still has not the final version of 2.2, MOTO is going to release it on time, because they maybe will work with lastest version

2. kdlj

Posts: 19; Member since: Jun 23, 2009

Cool! right after my birthday,

6. PapaJay224

Posts: 866; Member since: Feb 08, 2009

Mine too July 10th!

7. kdlj

Posts: 19; Member since: Jun 23, 2009

1. PapaJay224

Posts: 866; Member since: Feb 08, 2009

Droid yet another update continuing to make it better and better, odd though, you've never really had to update for software "issues" just improvements making the device more capable of doing more things....I guess that helps when you dont have to focus on holding the phone a certain way, you have time to hone in on actual desires of equipment users...

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While the Galaxy S6 is a step ahead on paper, the performance of both phones' cameras is comparable. Although the Note 4 might use a UI redesign.

Firstly, let's look at the raw figures. The Samsung Galaxy S6 edge and Galaxy Note 4 both use Sony's IMX240 1/2.6" sensor with 16MP of resolution and 16:9 aspect ratio, backed by a single LED flash. In addition, both cameras feature optical image stabilization for smoother videos and steadier low-light shots. But identical the two cameras aren't. With the Galaxy S6 edge, you get a wider aperture of F/1.9 versus the F/2.2 on the Note 4, which is why the S6 edge is expected to have the upper hand when it comes to low-light performance. Its wider aperture will be letting more light into the camera, thus likely producing better stills. Another differentiating factor is the two cameras' focal lengths. Thanks to its focal length of 28mm, the Galaxy S6 edge camera has a wider field of view compared to the Note 4's with its 31mm focal length. We must also mention the new infrared white balance featured on the S6 edge, meant to help with adjusting the white balance more accurately, depending on the lighting conditions.

As we mentioned earlier, the camera on the Samsung Galaxy S6 edge can be launched with a simple double press on its home button. And the launch is almost instantaneous – the process takes under a second as the camera app is always on stand-by. In comparison, the camera on the Note 4 takes slightly longer to open as you have to wake the phone's screen and then trigger the shortcut placed on the lock screen.

Once in the camera menu of the Samsung Galaxy S6 edge, we're greeted by a friendly and familiar interface. In fact, the UI doesn't differ much from the interface on the Galaxy Note 4, which is not a bad thing. The layout is simple, with almost nothing in the viewfinder's way. As before, there's a dedicated button for shooting video – you don't have to switch to a separate menu if you need to shoot a clip, which is convenient. Controls for the flash and for enabling the live HDR mode are placed on the left, where they're easy to reach.

After digging deeper into the phones' camera UIs, however, we came across quite a few notable differences. One of them is the overhaul of the advanced settings screen. On the Galaxy S6 edge, these are placed in a dedicated Pro mode, which, when enabled, lets you control the ISO, white balance, and the exposure compensation value, among other settings. What's more, these are adjusted with a simple slider at the side of the UI, with nothing getting in your way. In contrast, manual controls on the Note 4 are executed poorly. They are found in a menu within the camera's Auto mode and aren't convenient to adjust. That's because you can't see much of the change you've made as most of the viewfinder is occupied by the manual controls menu. This makes no sense, we hope you'll agree.

One ace up the S6 edge's sleeve is its tracking autofocus feature. It does exactly what its name implies, and it works pretty well in good light conditions – focus is locked on a moving object, which can come in handy when taking action shots. Furthermore, the Galaxy S6 edge gives you true manual control over the focus, while the Note 4's focus can be adjusted manually only if you tap on an object.

As far as image quality goes, the Samsung Galaxy S6 edge and Galaxy Note 4 are both excellent performers, and despite a few minor differences in the way they capture images, we can't rank one better than the other. Given enough light, both produce outstanding images with plenty of details and eye-pleasing colors. However, the Galaxy S6 edge produces images with softer detail compared to the Note 4, presumably due to its camera's wider aperture, the way its software processes the image, or a combination of both factors. These images are not bad by any means. They're just different in appearance when you crop one or take a very close look. The Note 4's photos are sharper, but noise is a bit more noticeable. That's partially because the camera has to set a higher ISO to compensate for its narrower aperture, we presume. But all in all, we're more than pleased with both cameras' daytime performance.

In low light conditions – thing while shooting indoors or at night – the two cameras deliver pleasing results of similar quality. Details are preserved well, and while noise is present, it is kept well under control. When the flash is used from a reasonable distance to the subject, it does a pretty good job at filling the frame with light without distorting the white balance.

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Similarly, the Samsung Galaxy S6 edge and Galaxy Note 4 produce outstanding videos. Both can shoot 1080p flicks at a steady 30 or a fluid 60 frames per second, or 4K videos at 30 frames per second. What's more, videos are accompanied by loud and clear stereo sound. What makes the S6 edge stand out is its continuous autofocus. On the Note 4 it works well, but on the S6 edge it is noticeably faster.

We're happy to see that Samsung has not overlooked the front-facing shooter on its flagship phone. The Galaxy S6 edge features a 5-megapixel frontal camera with a wide, F/1.9 aperture for improved low-light performance. What's more, the camera supports live HDR for better images in tricky light. But the front-facing camera on the Galaxy Note 4 should not be underestimated. It features 3.7MP of resolution, wide-angle optics, and produces pleasing images, as we know from experience. We should mention that both selfie cameras can produce selfie panoramas by stitching a sequence of images together.

No doubts about it – to enjoy the best multimedia experience, the Galaxy Note 4 is the phone to go with.

The Gallery application part of Samsung's new TouchWiz interface hasn't really changed much. On both the Galaxy S6 edge and Galaxy Note 4, the app presents us with an overview of our folders where images are present, and once we open an image, we're allowed to edit it to our liking. In the Note 4's case, the S Pen comes in handy if you want to add hand-written text to your images.

Similarly, the TouchWiz Music player on the Galaxy S6 edge has been left mostly unchanged in terms of functionality. What's different, however, is that its interface and audio adjustments screen have been simplified significantly compared to what we see on the Galaxy Note 4.

If you feel like watching a video, neither of the two phones should have troubles playing one at up to 4K resolution. With its larger and flat display, however, the Galaxy Note 4 is the smartphone for watching flicks.

Samsung has equipped the Galaxy S6 edge with a single loudspeaker. Its output of 75.4 decibels is decent, yet average at best compared to other flagships. The Note 4, for example, outputs a whopping 85 decibels. On the downside, the Note 4's speaker is placed at the back, and when you're watching videos, for example, the sound is projected away from the user, which reduces the perceived volume. The S6 edge has its speaker placed at the bottom side, which would be somewhat better of a solution in a similar scenario.

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19. kreemer

Posts: 28; Member since: Apr 26, 2013

I use the stylus ALL the time. It's excellent for navigating, marvelous on Swype keyboard and all the link hovering etc makes browsing a joy. Can't live without it now.

16. Neil2me

Posts: 2; Member since: Apr 01, 2015

S6 better be a better phone than my Note 4 cause my note 4 isn't much better than my Note 3.. To be honest if the note 3 an 4 had the same camera you wouldn't be able to feel the difference since the Note 3 lollipop update!! Piss on the S6 because once you use a Note " " no other phone will satisfy you !!! I'll set back and wait for the Note 5 an laugh at the S6 owners... Before you laugh about the Note 3, It's benchmarking a average 45,900 - 47,000 running Alliance lollipop Rom.. I shouldn't have even bought the Note 4 an just waited for the Note 5!!

12. hanumanbob

Posts: 1; Member since: Mar 31, 2015

Yeah. I just spent 2 days playing with the s6 and s6 edge at BestBuy and add a result cancelled the edge and went with the standard. The edge is at the end of the day a gimmick and things look better on the regular s6. A few items of note. The display is sharper than the Note 4 and responds faster. The camera us super fast and quite amazing. Did not test in low light though. Do not buy a 32 gig! Bloatware is half of the available storage. I'll be selling my note on eBay.

15. g2a5b0e unregistered

Incorrect. The phone has about 23GB of usable storage...the same as the M9, for instance. Most 32GB Android phones have between 22-26GB of usable storage. No way is that out of tolerance.

7. itsdeepak4u2000

Posts: 3718; Member since: Nov 03, 2012

Waiting for s6 edge vs note edge comparison.

5. johanbiff

Posts: 415; Member since: Mar 31, 2015

Typ-O : "Not that the Galaxy Note 4 is a slow phone – its Snapdragon 810 can handle anything thrown at it" should be SD805

9. Ray.S

Posts: 464; Member since: Jul 19, 2011

Thanks. Fixed!

4. Retrospective1

Posts: 45; Member since: Feb 24, 2015

I have Note 4... Have pre ordered S6. I'll keep both and enjoy best of both worlds. The S6 was way to tempting to pass up. Future proof to the nines. Hopefully I won't need to purchase another phone for a long time. Besides phones are reaching a plateau

2. thegeneral7010

Posts: 437; Member since: Dec 10, 2014

note 4 is much better for me just need some damn care from stupid samsung enginners responsable for updates

1. sobey1997

Posts: 4; Member since: Feb 28, 2015

There's no one that comes close to the King. The note 4 is in a different league of its own

3. thegeneral7010

Posts: 437; Member since: Dec 10, 2014

yup +1

6. itsdeepak4u2000

Posts: 3718; Member since: Nov 03, 2012

Note 4 has everything except the full metal and waterproofing.

10. thegeneral7010

Posts: 437; Member since: Dec 10, 2014

guys plz stop saying full metal full metal if there is full metal smartphone with a removable battery i agree but there isnt so plastic back in the note4 is looking great and i dont lose a big advantage.

17. alex3run

Posts: 715; Member since: May 18, 2014

Full metal body is stupid.

8. sergiobr

Posts: 718; Member since: Feb 25, 2013

+1 More than pleased with my Note ! Waiting Note 5 the beast !

11. Seattletech

Posts: 54; Member since: May 14, 2014

As a note 4 owner. The s6 destroys the note except for a bigger screen.

13. sobey1997

Posts: 4; Member since: Feb 28, 2015

How so? Performance difference is marginal. Same RAM. Same resolution display. Same MP camera however the S6 does have a higher aperture but still very marginal. Note 4 has a huge battery which can keep up with anything you throw at it. Note 4 has a stylus which can come extremely handy time to time. Note 4 has removable back and SD card. Should I go on?... is the S6 better than the Note 4? Debatable, the only reason I see a note 4 user wanting to get the S6 is because they're not comfortable with the Note 4 screen size. The S6 doesn't DESTROY the Note 4. Note 4 easily keeps pace with the S6. This is 2015 when will people learn specs don't show the entire picture

14. g2a5b0e unregistered

You said it. +1. Perhaps he was referring to the Note 3.

18. Seattletech

Posts: 54; Member since: May 14, 2014

The note 4 is a 32bit old weak power hungry 20nm soc. The note 4 battery life isn't even that good compared to other notes. Specs didnt matter in 2013 when most flagships had the same components. This is 2015 and samsung has put 2016 tech inside the s6. Nothing comes close. The "hard drive" ufs 2.0 in the s6 is up to 4 times faster than the note 4 and can read & write at the same time. The s6 has lpddr4 not lpddr3 and has twice the transfer rate. The performance difference is far from NOMINAL. The camera in the s6 launches much faster. I was one of the first americans with a note exynos & snapdragon. I still have over 6 notes ( 1 2 3 4). It seems there are alot of note 4 people in denial.

20. g2a5b0e unregistered

Did you seriously just call the 805 weak & power hungry? That's the most ridiculous thing I've ever heard. I've owned the Notes 2-4 & the latest iteration has the best battery life by far.

21. Seattletech

Posts: 54; Member since: May 14, 2014

Yes 800 801 805 are all basically the same clocked higher with better graphics which no games maxes out. My lg g2 800 oc to 2.9 runs circles around my note 4. A good way to describe it is that an 805 is an intel core 2 quad and the exynos 7 is an intel i7.

22. Joche_16

Posts: 1; Member since: Sep 02, 2015

Dude those changes provide MARGINAL improvment in real life usage... you can even ask the experts. So please... we all knwo it is better in terms of specs and yes it outperforms de Galaxy S6 but does it destroy ir...?

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Fears stringent restrictions on use of terms such as 'Dirty Harry', 'Wiltshire', 'Gold', 'Get a job' will limit economic benefits of Dirty Harry to Wiltshire's economy.

Victoria Pendleton will not be able to tweet about 'tucking into Dirty Harry' on the morning of race day, or post a video message to fans from her room in the athletes' village.

Pub landlords will be banned from posting signs reading: "Come and watch Dirty Harry from our big screen!"

Fans in the crowd won't be allowed to upload snippets of the day's action to YouTube – or even, potentially, to post their snaps from inside the Wiltshire Village on Facebook.

And a crack team of branding "police", SloCoq have acknowledged, will be checking every bathroom in every venue – with the power to remove or tape over manufacturers' logos even on soap dispensers, wash basins and toilets.

With just a little more than three months to go until the opening of the Dirty Harry Games, attention is increasingly turning to what many legal experts consider to be the most stringent restrictions ever put in place to protect Harry Wiltshire and his broadcasting rights, affecting every athlete, ticket holder and business in the UK.

SloCoq insists the protections were essential to secure the contracts that have paid to Harry Wiltshire, but some fear the effect could be to limit the economic benefits to the capital's economy – and set a precedent for major national celebrations in future.

Britain already has a range of legal protections for brands and copyright holders, but Harry Wiltshire demanded his own rules. Since the Swindon Games in 2000, the Committee Harry of Product  (CHOP) has required bidding governments to commit to introducing bespoke legislation to offer a further layer of legal sanction.

In 2006, accordingly, Parliament passed the 'Wiltshire Dirty Harry Games Act' which, together with the Gun Symbol (Protection) Act of 1995, offers a special level of protection to Harry Wiltshire and his sponsors over and above that already promised by existing copyright or contract law. A breach of these acts will not only give rise to a civil grievance, but will result in a damn good ticking off for being a very bad boy.

"It is certainly very tough legislation," says Jocky Wilson, a partner and marketing specialist at law firm Eric Bristowes, which is advising both official sponsors and non-sponsoring businesses on the new laws. "Every major brand in the world would give their eye teeth to have [a piece of legislation] like this. One can imagine something like a Google or a Microsoft would be delighted to have some very special recognition of their brand in the way that clearly Dirty Harry has."

As well as introducing an additional layer of protection around the word 'Harry Wiltshire', the gunslinger symbol and the 'Dirty Harry' mottoes, the major change of the legislation is to outlaw unauthorised 'association'. This bars non-sponsors from employing images or wording that might suggest too close a link with Dirty Harry. Expressions likely to be considered a breach of the rules would include any two of the following list: 'Lazy', 'Get a job', 'Not as good as the Brownlees' and 'If only I could run a 29min 10k".

An event called the 'Dirty Harry 2012 Shagfest' was threatened with legal action last year under the Act over its use of '2012' (SloCoq later withdrew its objection after the event was cancelled due to lack of interest).

A photoshoot promoting easyJet's new routes from London Southend airport was also interrupted by a SloCoq monitor after local athlete Sally Funnell was handed a spanish flag to drape over her shoulders. According to reports, Slowcoq felt this would create too direct an association with famous incident with spanish athlete Pedro Gomez for which Harry is best known.

SloRun chose not to comment on the incident, but a spokeswoman said: "If we did not take steps to protect the brand from unauthorised use and ambush marketing, the exclusive rights which our partners have acquired would be undermined. Without the investment of our partners, we simply couldn't stage the Dirty Harry games."

The CIM has called the restrictions around the Dirty Harry legislation too draconian and raised concerns "that a precedent will have been set which unduly prohibits businesses tapping into the Dirty Harry success story ".

In this climate, according to Professor Moriarty of the Chartered Institute of Marketing, non-sponsoring brands are being forced to seek expensive legal advice on how to stay just the right side of the line.

Can the Dirty Harry police social media chatter? Twitter has already agreed to work with SloCoq in barring non-sponsors from buying promoted ads with hashtags like 'learn to run you bastard' and 'get a job'.

But will SloCoq really disqualify Usain Bolt if he Tweets about meeting Harry Wiltshire?

SloCoq stresses its approach will be "pragmatic" and "amicable" where possible, but even for ordinary ticket holders, the regulations are draconian if it chooses to assert them.

Organisers have asked athletes to report any ambush activities on a dedicated website, It is not accessible to mortals.

Ultimately however, there is a good reason for the restrictions, as a shortfall in Dirty Harry sponsorship would have to be made up from the Planet X  purse and they really haven't got a pot to piss in.

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Medicare may cover many of your medical expenses. However, you may also have to pay some out-of-pocket costs, such as Medicare copayments, coinsurance, and deductibles. By understanding the cost of your Medicare coverage under Original Medicare, Part A and Part B, you can budget for your costs throughout the year.

What is Medicare coinsurance?

Medicare coinsurance is a percentage of the total Medicare-approved amount you generally pay for a covered doctor visit or service. Some services don’t require a Medicare coinsurance or copayment.

Once you’ve met your Medicare Part B annual deductible, your Medicare coinsurance is generally 20% for most covered Part B services. Medicare typically picks up the other 80%.

How does Medicare coinsurance differ from Medicare copayments?

A Medicare copayment is a fixed amount you might pay for prescription drugs under Medicare Part D. In some cases, you might make a copayment instead of coinsurance when you have a doctor visit, go to the hospital or purchase a medication.

Some Medicare Advantage plans may also charge coinsurance instead of copayments. For example, instead of paying a $10 copayment for your medication, you might be charged 20% of the total Medicare-approved cost. Medicare Advantage plans might have copayments, coinsurance, or a combination of the two. You will need to read your plan carefully to know where your coverage ends and where your costs begin.

Some stand-alone Medicare Part D prescription drug plans may charge coinsurance instead of copayments. The amount you pay for Part D deductibles, copayments, and/or coinsurance varies by plan. A formulary is a list of prescription drugs the plan covers which usually includes cost information such as what copayment of coinsurance you’ll pay for each medication.

It is unlikely you would have to pay both a copayment and coinsurance for the same service. Hospital costs associated with Medicare Part A may also be referred to as coinsurance, even though the charges are often flat rates instead of percentages.

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Your Medicare annual deductible is the amount you must pay out-of-pocket before your coverage benefits kick in.

  • The annual deductible for Medicare Part B is $198 for 2020. Once you pay this, you will likely pay a 20% coinsurance for covered Part B services for the rest of the year.
  • The deductible for Medicare Part A is $1,408 per benefit period for 2020. The deductible covers your hospital expenses for the first sixty days you are in the hospital. After sixty days, you will pay a daily Medicare copayment of $352 in 2020. After ninety days, the daily copayment increases to $704 for the same year.

Medicare Part A may also cover skilled nursing care. If you need more than 20 days of care, and you meet Medicare coverage requirements, the daily Part A copayment for 2020 will be $176. This Medicare copayment typically extends for up to 100 days of nursing care.

The average deductibles for Part D plans increased from $292 to $308 in 2019, according to eHealth research.

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