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Please log in to edit this wiki.Joining Harry Potter Wiki is free, and it only takes a minute.We hope that you sign in, and become a member of the community!Click here to log in or create an account more + You can view and copy the source of this page: {{Location infobox |image=[[File:RiddleGrave2.jpg|250px]] |name=Tom Riddle's Gravestone |location=[[Little Hangleton graveyard]], [[Little Hangleton]] |owner= |residents=*[[Mary Riddle]] *[[Tom Riddle Sr.]] *[[Thomas Riddle]] |affiliation=[[Riddle family]] }} '''Tom Riddle's Gravestone'''<ref>''[[The Making of Harry Potter]]'' (see [http://www.flickr.com/photos/karen_roe/7516039824/in/set-72157630012281279 this image])</ref> was the final resting place of [[Thomas Riddle|Thomas]], his wife [[Mary Riddle|Mary]] and their son [[Tom Riddle Sr.]]. The grave was located in the [[Little Hangleton graveyard]] near the centre of the graveyard and had a clear view of the [[Riddle House]] in the distance. ==History== In the summer of [[1943]], the members of the [[Riddle family]] were murdered by sixteen year old [[Tom Riddle]], the son of Tom Riddle Sr. and [[Merope Gaunt]]. After the discovery of the crime by the [[Riddles' maid]] and investigation by the [[Police|police]], the Riddles were buried in the local graveyard in a family plot marked by a grand marble headstone. No one paid their respect afterwards as the Riddles had been despised by all in the village. [[File:Harry_Potter_in_Little_Hangleton_Graveyard.JPG|thumb|left|Harry before the Riddle family grave.]] In [[May]] [[1994]], the grave would serve an important role in Tom Riddle's, now known as Lord Voldemort, plan to return to his true body and strength. Along with his servant [[Wormtail|Peter Pettigrew]], the pair obtained one of the necessary ingredients required for his [[regeneration potion]], the bone of his father. Later, during the [[Third Task]] of the [[Triwizard Tournament]], [[Harry Potter]] was transported to the Little Hangleton graveyard by means of the [[Triwizard Cup]], transformed to a [[Portkey]], along with [[Cedric Diggory]]. After ordering for Cedric to be killed, Wormtail secured Harry to the headstone with rope and gagged him. Wormtail proceeded with the dark ritual and combined Voldemort's remedial body and the three important ingredients to the rebirth potion. Moments later, the Dark Lord regained his true body and powers once again. Harry remained tied to the headstone as Voldemort reacquainted himself with his body and used Pettigrew's [[Dark Mark]] to summon his [[Death Eaters]]. As he struggled against his bonds, Harry witnessed Voldemort address his followers and voice his disappointment with them and how he spent the past thirteen years in exile. After taunting and inflicting him with the [[Cruciatus Curse]],<ref>''[[Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire]]''.</ref> the Dark Lord ordered Wormtail to untie Harry so he could [[Duel in Little Hangleton|duel]] the young wizard. During the course of the duel, the wands of Harry and Voldemort became connected through the effect of [[Priori Incantatem]]. As a result, the echos of Harry's parents and those Voldemort had killed where able to provide Harry with cover while he retrieved the Portkey and return himself and Cedric's body back to [[Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry|Hogwarts]]. ==Physical description== [[File:RiddleGrave3.jpg|thumb|Riddle family Tombstone]] The Riddle grave was marked by a towering marble headstone.<ref>''[[Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire]]''.</ref> The names of Thomas Riddle, Mary Riddle and Tom Riddle Sr. were written on the front in descending order and had the dates of their birth and death.<ref>''[[Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire (film)]]''.</ref> The Riddle family name was displayed on the headstone's side. A large striking statue of the winged [[Angel of Death]] stands beside the headstone holding a raised scythe in its right hand. ==Behind the scenes== *The novel does not state that Tom Riddle Sr. was buried along with his parents as the name of Tom Riddle was the only one Harry saw and says he was tied to "the headstone of Voldemort's father," but it is possible they where all buried next to each other in the same plot. *In the [[Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire (film)|film adaptation]] of ''[[Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire]]'', the Grave is marked with a large stone statue of the Angel of Death, a tall skeletal figure wearing robes and wielding a scythe. This is not mentioned in the novel. **In the film Harry is magically restrained by the scythe of this statue instead of being tied to the headstone with robes as in the novel. *In the opening scenes of the [[Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire (film)|film]], [[Nagini]] is seen slithering over the grave. Also, the grave is later briefly seen, covered in snow and crows, when Harry dreams of Voldemort and the Riddle House after the [[Yule Ball]]. ==Appearances== *''[[Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire]]'' {{1st}} *''[[Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire (film)]]'' *''[[Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire (video game)]]'' ==Notes and references== {{Reflist}} Templates used on the current version of this page: Template:1st (view source) (protected)Template:GOF (view source) Template:Location infobox (view source) (semi-protected)Template:MHP (view source) Template:Reflist (view source) (protected)Template:WU (view source) Template:WizardsUniteSpoiler (view source) Return to Tom Riddle's Gravestone. Retrieved from "https://harrypotter.fandom.com/wiki/Tom_Riddle%27s_Gravestone" Edit summary Preview Mobile Desktop Show changes


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We are committed to providing you with a supportive, safe, and competent environment in which to learn, grow, and practice your spiritual life. For this reason, you might like to know a bit about the life path of each of us. Also, we do take time to get to know each prospective member, and we do everything possible to make certain of a proper match within this path and this particular coven -- for your sake and for ours. If you do not find your spiritual home here, we will help you contact other groups and other paths.
Merry Meet!
I am Aria.
My spiritual journey began many years ago in my early teens. Always my effort has been toward total commitment and dedication. Being brought up in a Roman Catholic household, that effort led to several years in convent life which I eventually left in order to live those "monastic" practices, values, and inner life -- in the outside world.
Along the way, I studied multiple "new age" and eastern spiritualities very deeply and spent about two years in a Hindu ashram-type setting. I have taught meditation techniques, manifestation principles, and many of the healing arts for well over thirty years. I am a certified massage therapist and hold certifications in numerous other alternative modalities.
In 1991, while on a flight from Milwaukee back to my home in Philadelphia, I was browsing through the airline magazine only to find an article on witches in Wisconsin. As I read the article I said to myself, "That's what I really am -- a witch!" From then on, I studied and practiced, very, very privately as a solitary. If asked, I usually described my self as a gnostic or metaphysician, or something very general, but true -- and belonged to no Wiccan groups or coven. For professional reasons, this part of my life remained a very personal and private matter, totally secret.
Eventually my husband and I moved back to the Midwest to be near family and to take up a new phase of our lives. Upon relocating to the Topeka area, I had hoped to find and become part of a working coven. After search and study, in local traditions, I still longed for a very deep, traditional, even British approach. I turned back to Philadelphia, to Lady Kaleah and Lord Dagda of Sacred Crossroads Coven -- whom I had known and respected for many years -- and whom I trust completely. They graciously agreed to train me. There I found the depth of practice and tradition that enables me to live, within the Craft, the total commitment and dedication which has always been a part of my life. I have been elevated to 3rd degree and High Priestess in the Gardnerian tradition.
Professionally, I hold an undergraduate degree and have done graduate studies in theology. My Ph.D. is in philosophy. My academic interest has always been at the nexus between these two fields -- particularly as they blossom into an experiential, mystical life. I have taught philosophy and served as a university dean for many years. I now devote my time and energy to family, to our animals and tiny farm in Kansas, to life within the Craft -- and to the formation of Coven Ancora Imparo.
Blessings to you -- in all you do!
Merry Meet. I am Phoenix, the HP for Coven Ancora Imparo.
My background is a bit convoluted, so bear with me. I came to the Craft in the mid-90s after traveling a circuitous route though several belief systems and receiving a Doctorate in Metaphysics. My father was a Christian minister and my mother a professional musician. They lived their beliefs, not just practiced them, so I had very good role models.
I am quite fortunate in that I can be very open in the community. I am co-owner of a retail business that specializes in occult supplies, work in the information business where I am often consulted, speak regularly to groups and individuals, have been interviewed in the local newspaper on radio and television, and have served on the local Interfaith board.
My retail store has for many years provided open circles to the local community and my first coven was created as a result. I had not, at that point, considered working with a BTW group. Events have changed all that and now, here I am. And I'm very happy to be here.
It is my wish that all seekers find the home that is right for them.
Brightest Blessings
Greetings, I Am Athena.
Born and raised in Kansas, I grew up Christian but always felt there was something missing. I studied various religions and finally found a home in the Wiccan faith, where I continue to grow and learn. I hope that everyone who reads this may find their path and be fulfilled
I am Croi Faolehu (Wolf Heart).
I have been investigating the pagan path since I was 14. I first began my journey down the path working with a Cherokee Medicine Man. I have always found a strong attraction to the energies in nature.
I have worked for many years in emergency services, primarily in Fire and EMS. I earned my degree in Emergency Medical Technology.
Even though I had to hide my Wiccan beliefs for many years, I continued to work as a solitary. I am especially drawn to crystals and aroma work.
Now I have been blessed to find a coven where I can practice openly and feed my spirit.
Blessed be.
Merry Meet.
I am SiogKajr (Fairy Fire),
I have walked a variety of spiritual paths to arrive at my current life in a Gardnerian coven. Previously, I studied as a solitary for several years. Solitary study, while very enlightening, was not fulfilling to me.
I have also been exposed to Jehovah's Witness, Southern Baptist and Catholic religions.
In the world of work, I am a cook. I also have a certificate in massage therapy.
In the journey I am taking now with coven life I am reaching a new degree of wisdom and fellowship that is constantly growing.
Blessings. I am Willow.
This lifetime started in northern Indiana. I come from a Christian family. I was never able to buy into the vengeful God theory. As a young adult I moved to Colorado where I met other people like myself. We didn't fit into the models our families would have liked us to and this bonded us more. Thus began a spiritual path that would take me down several roads.
My family lured me back to Christianity a few times, but it was not suited for me. Family issues called me back to Indiana. There, I studied with a Lacota Shawman / Reiki Master. I earned the highest levels of both. Still, I found myself seeking more. My seeking landed me in Kansas to join a friend from my Colorado days.
It turns out that Colorado friend had found a Wiccan path that lead him to become a Gardnerian. I had not read one book on Wicca and had no clue there were Gardnerians or what they were. With an open heart, spirit and mind I stepped onto a new path. They had me at the first ritual. That was almost 5 years ago. I do not grow tired of this path and we are always learning something new.
I listened to the wind and it took me to where I belong.
Blessed be!


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For this reason, doctors recommend a heart-healthy diet and lifestyle to preserve the brain. The same recommendations may also apply for those who already show signs of Alzheimer's disease, the current study suggests.
By www.ALZinfo.org, The Alzheimer's Information Site. Reviewed by William J. Netzer, Ph.D., Fisher Center for Alzheimer's Research Foundation at The Rockefeller University.
M.M. Mielke, Ph.D., P.B. Rosenberg, M.D., J. Tschanz, Ph.D., e al: "Vascular Factors Predict Rate of Progression in Alzheimer's Disease." Neurology, Volume 69, November 6, 2007, pages 1850-1858.


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Inspire | Spring 2019
The Children's Trust Blogger
Welcome to inspireWe've been busy with lots of different activities at The Children's Trust, and I want to say a huge "thank you" for making the successes you read about in inspire possible. The children who come to us often have problems walking, talking and doing things for themselves. Many struggle with fatigue and have difficulty concentrating. Your support means our expert team of nurses, therapists, doctors and other specialists are here to help children with brain injury and neurodisabiliy. It's your generosity that enables us to run the life-changing therapy sessions you can read about below. And it's your support that helps children take their first steps on the road to recovery. Warmest wishes Amanda Boyd
Senior Supporter Care Coordinator
We've also been hard at work planning an extra special 'Supporter Bonus Draw' for new players in our £1,000 Weekly Lottery. If you don't play already, sign up before 1st March for your chance to win a fabulous Marks and Spencer's shopping voucher.
Emilie's story
In one physiotherapy session Emilie practised her walking by delivering cards to staff.Emilie was 16 years old and loved to dance and paint before she had surgery for a brain stem tumour in 2018. Emilie's doctors successfully removed the tumour, but she was left unable to walk, talk and struggled to do things on her own. Emilie was in a wheelchair when she first came to The Children's Trust and needed a frame to walk even very short distances. She struggled with her balance and standing up for more than a minute made her feel dizzy. Getting up from the floor on her own was impossible. But Emilie was determined to start walking by herself again. And with the support of our team, including her physiotherapist Natasha, it wasn't long before she achieved her goal. Emilie said: "I did lots of reaching and twisting for darts, balls and beanbags in my physiotherapy sessions. This helped me improve my balance and stay upright when I was walking." Natasha made sure that Emilie got the most out of her therapy by creating fun activities that helped strengthen Emilie's muscles. "Dancing was really important to Emilie," explained Natasha. "So we used the Nintendo Wii 'Just Dance' games to help motivate her. She would do the steps whilst using the parallel bars." By the time Emilie left us she had made amazing progress. She could stand up for half an hour and had taken her first unaided steps. She was able to use a specially adapted bicycle and even pull herself up off the floor. The improvement in her mobility was remarkable. Click here if you would like to make a donation to support children with brain injury like Emilie
Superstar supporterBella (pictured right, during one of her runs) had difficulties walking and talking when she came to us following treatment for a brain tumour in 2016. After four months of rehabilitation Bella went home. And to say thank you for the support we'd given her, she started doing fundraising challenges like fun runs with her friends and family. Bella's aunty even nominated us as Proctor and Gamble's Charity of the Year and secured a huge gift of £3,500. In total Bella has helped raise over £12,650. What a star!
Why not take on your own challenge? Email our events team to find out more.
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Jadae having fun at a party at The Children's TrustJadae began showing small signs of response about three months after the accident. She could lift her head off the pillow to kiss her favourite teddy bear. But she still wasn't talking. She couldn't sit up on her own, stand, walk or feed herself. Those things all seemed impossible. Then we went to stay at The Children's Trust. Jadae started to improve within days of us getting there. She received support from so many amazing people including nurses, physiotherapists, speech and language therapists and others. And just four weeks after we arrived Jadae spoke for the first time in months. I cried with happiness. Jadae loved the therapy sessions at The Children's Trust. Her favourite game was the 'shopping game' where she had to find all the items on a shopping list. This was brilliant because not only did Jadae have fun, but she also got to practice her walking, reaching, grabbing and coordination. The Glitter Group, a musical theatre club which encourages children to dance and sing, was also a massive hit and helped Jadae become more mobile and confident. She was in a wheelchair but that didn't stop her making up dance routines with the other girls. And there wasn't a dry eye in the house when she sang 'It's a Hard Knock Life' in front of everyone. Jadae left The Children's Trust after nine months and now, two years on from that, she is back at school. She can walk, talk and even ride a bike on her own. I'm so proud of her.
Why fun is so important Fun activities make a huge difference to children undergoing rehabilitation. They help children settle in, come out of their shells and grow in confidence. Playing also helps children develop new skills and practice the ones they've learned in therapy sessions without them realising it. Through play and having fun children often make rapid progress.
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In my last IOT article, we briefly covered the ability of a public blockchain to hold trusted identities to help secure IOT devices whether or not their software is up to date. If you do keep your software up to date, how do you know it is secure? How do you know if the update was compromised? You may have a virus or other malware that changes your files as you update them. If you can't be sure your updates are secure, you may have to wonder if the data your device is managing is secure.
Security cameras not actively monitored have to either store their images or video files locally or send them to an external monitoring system. If there is no real time monitoring, how can you be certain that all messages are being received? Do you have a way to determine that the image that you are receiving is the same image that was sent? Using a public blockchain allows a device to log every image or video that should be coming off of it. These images do not need to be put in the blockchain, so no privacy concerns are being neglected. Hashes put into a blockchain allow an auditor to verify that all received images are real. They also allow the detection of images that aren't being delivered. A blockchain can allow you to be certain your device is secure and performing correctly. And it can prove it.
How? Data can be secured in the same manner as images. Every data item, critical piece of information, or snapshot of a point in time can be hashed and added to a blockchain to verify it happened. The granularity of your data needs can determine how often or how large the hashed data should be. Data that is mission critical or subject to fraud and legal exposure can be secured against alteration. As with image files, no data privacy has to be compromised to have transparency, auditability and even legal security.
If you are running a device, how do you know you are running what you think you are? You can check the hash of updates files to see if what you are downloading is what it says it is. The problem with hashing at that high of a level is the hash does not tell you what is wrong, only that something is. The install could have failed or a resident virus could be overwriting system files any time they get updated. A list of file hashes for every file installed for a specific update can tell you about your system health without having to watch for symptoms. These hashes can be used for generic system health, virus or trojan detection, version compatibility and any other software related issues. Using a blockchain lets you do this without ever sharing system details that could expose you to further risk.
The difficulty with these blockchain solutions is granularity. Granularity is what lets you know what has changed instead of only knowing that 'something' has changed. Being able to check on the integrity of the data on your systems and your systems themselves is a powerful ability. Implementing a similar system is possible with many of the blockchain solutions that exist, but most are cost prohibitive or do not have the performance throughput to handle a system with even a marginal volume of hash transactions. In December, the transaction fee for a single Bitcoin transaction reached $55. It is currently about $4. Costs like these do not allow for you to forecast your expenses. If securing a billion transactions has a tangible value of $5 million you can't stay in business long if securing those transactions costs between $4 and $55 billion.
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Rochester Media (RM) invited Commissioner Adam Kochenderfer (AK), candidate for re-election in District #15 for the Oakland County Board of Commissioners, to participate in an Q&A style interview. We're please to share that with you here on The Community Edge, our online local news outlet. RM: Why do you seek re-election and why did you choose county commissioner as a form of public service? AK: I chose to run again due to the unprecedented challenges to both the economy and public … [Read more...]
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Adam Kochenderfer Announces Re-Election Campaign for County Commissioner
Commissioner Adam Kochenderfer has announced his campaign for re-election to the Oakland County Board of Commissioners, District #15, which includes Rochester and a large portion of Rochester Hills. Kochenderfer chose to run again due to the unprecedented challenges to both the economy and public health in Oakland County. He stated, "Many families are still grappling with the impact of COVID-19. I've always tried to serve our community through facts, not fear, and avoid the partisan games … [Read more...]
L. Brooks Patterson Diagnosed with Stage 4 Pancreatic Cancer
I will Continue to do my Job as Oakland County Executive Surrounded by family, friends, and supporters inside the county building which bears his name, Oakland County Executive L. Brooks Patterson announced today that he is fighting Stage 4 pancreatic cancer. Patterson will continue to perform his duties as county executive while he receives treatment from the Barbara Ann Karmanos Cancer Institute. He will not, however, seek an eighth term in office next year. "Alex Trebek has nothing on … [Read more...]
Oakland County Commissioners Honor Departing Colleagues
Board Honors Colleagues for Years of Service on County Commission The Oakland County Board of Commissioners honored the public service of departing colleagues Commissioners Tom J. Berman, David E.S. Bowman, Hugh D. Crawford, Bill Dwyer, Wade Fleming, and Doug Tietz. Each of the commissioners received a proclamation and special plaque from the Board of Commissioners recognizing their service to their districts and to the people of Oakland County on December 6. "It has been a pleasure and … [Read more...]
Local Road Improvement Program to Benefit Rochester Hills
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After the frustrating two-part arranged album release for Fatal Fury Special, SNK put things right here — packing arrangements of 15 character themes into a single wholesome 63 minute album. The composers from the original score returned to arrange various themes with bold stylings and live performances.
Following a brief arena rock-styled opening, complete with voice-overs, the album moves straight into a performance of "Big Shot!". Arranger Masahiko Hataya stays true to his original composition, emphasising Terry Bogard's extravagant Americanised melodies within a jazz-rock setup. But gaining a boost from the big band recording, the trumpet leads are excellently done, while the extended guitar solo from the 1:41 mark is filled with unashamed exuberance. It still sounds dated in places, but nonetheless brings a level of excitement the original only aspired to. After its underwhelming soundtrack version, "Thunderous Waves" receives a much more polished treatment here. The urban jazz vibes are considerably expanded upon, creating compelling rhythms and brooding soundscapes.
While most tracks improve on their originals, they still tend to stay very close to their original concepts. Joe Higashi's "Taste of Crocodile", Mochizuki Sokaku's "Taku-Hatsu", and Bob Wilson's "A Taste of Honey" are primary examples — continuing to blend contemporary funk riffs with exotic instruments and chanting. Their groovy bass lines and catchy melodies are still their primary source of appeal. Nevertheless, the arrangers still shake things up towards the end of these pieces with major solos — the wild guitar improvisations on "A Taste of Honey" being a particular highlight. The traditional Japanese instruments of "Taku-Hatsu" wonderfully implemented, demonstrating SNK's experience from the Samurai Shodown series.
Even with all their bizarre experiments and worldly samples, SNK still stay faithful to their core sound on this album. "White Franco" is likely to be a real standout for rock lovers. Guitarist Jun Kajiwara and keyboardist Nobuo Kurata really inject life into the juggernaut's melodies and solos. It's fantastic both melodically and rhythmically. Slowed-down and riffed-up, Ryuji Yamazaki's "C62 -Shirokuni-" also sounds better than ever here. The two themes for antagonist Geese Howard, "That's Geese" and "Kissed By Geese", stay comparatively faithful to their originals — sometimes note-by-note. However, the impact of a full rock band ensures these tracks still sound pretty good. The latter isn't quite perfect — primarily due to some dated samples — but it's still a fine entry.
However, the most surprising entries on the album are those tracks that explore more intimate and acoustic tones. The classical training of SNK's MARIKO stands out on "Wandering on a Piano and Harp Fantasy" — a romantic miniature featuring lavish piano work. Another gorgeous piano solo is featured on Blue Mary's "Kiss Me" — this time of the jazzy, semi-improvised sort — giving way to moody hybridised interpretation of the secret agent. Macky closes the album with two incredible orchestrations, dedicated to the possessed Jin brothers. While their originals were impressive, these greatly elaborate on them with dark, romantic symphonic writing and cutting-edge sampling. These tracks were so well-received that SNK decided to record an entire symphonic album dedicated to the series.
The Fatal Fury 3 arranged album offers both quantity and quality. SNK's sound team stayed faithful to the images and personalities of the various characters throughout the album. But relieved of technological and in-game restrictions, they offered much richer sounds and fleshed-out ideas. Whether the rocking anthems, jazzy improvisations, or the orchestral climax, everything is worth a listen here.
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Judgment in doctor's murder deferred
A fast track court here on Monday deferred judgment in the Dr Brahmananda Panda murder case till May 9. "The court postponed pronouncing its verdict as lawyers struck work expressing solidarity with their counterparts in Sambalpur," defence counsel Sirsendu Prasad Rout said.
The 60-year-old doctor was hacked to death at his nursing home-cum-residence in Kharavel Nagar on July 27, 2010. The court has examined 25 witnesses during the trial. Dr Panda's ex-sweeper Hari alias Harendra Naik is the accused. According to the prosecution, Naik had harboured a grudge against Dr Panda after the latter sacked him from service for allegedly entering into a relationship with a woman employee.
On the fateful night, the accused reportedly drunk was waiting inside Panda's house. When Panda returned home, Hari allegedly pounced upon him and hacked him five to six times. Dr Panda died immediately. Dr Panda had been practising in the Capital for the last three decades. He had started a small clinic at Kalpana Square in the early 80s and then shifted to his own four-storey building in 1992.
Lawyers stir on against Sambalpur incident
Lawyers in Cuttack continued their ceasework even as those in Bhubaneswar joined them on Monday to express solidarity with their counterparts in Sambalpur in the wake of the collector-lawyers standoff on April 23.
Two separate fact-finding teams of advocates from Bhubaneswar and Cuttack left for Sambalpur to assess the situation. "A fact-finding committee of the high court bar association has gone to Sambalpur to investigate into incident. The team will return on Tuesday and submit its report. We will decide our future course of action after that," said Piyush Mishra, secretary of high court bar association.
Bhubaneswar Bar Association secretary Chittaranjan Barisal said a five-member team of the Bar from the city had also left for Sambalpur. "Police action against the lawyers in Sambalpur was one-sided. Police arrested them without proper investigation while it took no action on the FIR filed by them against the Sambalpur collector. Our team will examine all aspects in Sambalpur on Tuesday," Barisal said.
Lawyers of the HC, criminal court, tax court and other lower courts in Cuttack have been boycotting court proceedings since Friday, affecting judicial services across the state. The HC bar has been demanding immediate withdrawal of cases against Sambalpur lawyers and a judicial inquiry into the April 23 incident.
Coinciding with the visit of State Commission for Women chairperson Jyoti Panigrahi to Sambalpur, woman lawyers there demonstrated in front of the inspector general of police office demanding the arrest of collector Mrinalini Darswal.
Panigrahi said she would strive for an amicable solution to the current impasse. "I am hopeful for an early solution," she said after meeting collector Mrinalini Darswal and the lawyers separately.
Sambalpur Collector-Lawyers scuffle: Bar Associations call for western Odisha bandh on May 8
Western Odisha Bar Associations called for a western Odisha bandh on May 8 demanding arrest and transfer of Sambalpur collector Mrinalini Darswal for her alleged highhandedness.
The central action committee of the associations also demanded judicial inquiry into the confrontation between the collector and lawyers, which took place on April 23.
There was a conflict between the collector and the lawyers, in which the district collector was allegedly manhandled by the lawyers on April 23. Her residential office was also ransacked in the incident. The collector had lodged a complaint in this incident.
The lawyers had also lodged a complaint and alleged that the collector had used abusive language against the lawyers fraternity.Police had arrested 18 lawyers in this incident.
On the other hand, government employees, who had resorted to cease work after the attack of the collector, have resumed their duty. The government employees have joined the duty wearing black badges.
Maoists eye Sonepur
With security forces intensifying combing operation in Kandhamal district, armed Maoists have reportedly entered Sonepur through Boudh creating panic among the people.
Reports said 40 to 50 armed cadres, including women, visited Jharbahali-Pipalkanta village near Mankadbahal under Chadeipank gram panchayat and held a meeting on Sunday, their second over last two days.
The Maoists inquired about their welfare and problems and asked them to fight for their legitimate rights.
The Maoists reportedly had held two woodcutters captive for more than five hours and questioned them about PRI members and routes to Sambalpur. They also took away SIMs from their mobiles.
It is learnt that they are also fanning out to nearby villages and simultaneously interacting with people before converging at a point.
Reports of Maoists' movement have also been received from Ranisarda forest near Menda village and meetings are slated to be held here late on Sunday.
As the district provides them gateway to Kandhamal via Boudh besides Sambalpur, Balangir, Nuapada and Kalahandi to down south, the Maoists are believed to have decided on spreading their wings in the district which had remained out of their bounds till now.
Confirmed sources said, the inability of the Maoists to expand their base beyond Sambalpur has forced them to rejig their strategy. And under the new strategy, they made their presence felt in Mayurbhanj before moving to Sonepur.
The Maoists have found Birmaharajpur sub-division with good green cover and deprived of basic amenities, a soft target.
Anti-Jual faction boycotts meet
That all is not well in the State BJP became more pronounced on Sunday with the rebels boycotting the State Executive Committee meeting.
All the seven legislators of the party, including Independent MLA Pratap Sarangi, senior leaders and former ministers Bijay Mohapatra, Manmohan Samal, Samir Dey, Dilip Ray, Surama Padhi and several State functionaries, including vice-presidents Golak Mohapatra and Gayatri Dash, were conspicuous by their absence.
By boycotting the meeting, the group, opposed to State president Jual Oram, sent a clear message to the central leadership that they are serious in their demand for a change of guard.? The 10-member team of the party, which recently met BJP national president Nitin Gadkari, had reportedly requested for a leadership change in the State to save the party from further blushes. Three sitting MLAs of the party __ KV Singhdeo, Jayanayaran Mishra and Pratap Sarangi __ were part of the delegation.
Singhdeo told this paper from Delhi that he had arrived in the national capital from Jaipur on Sunday after attending a marriage function on Saturday. He, however, could not intimate the party president about his non-availability due to his preoccupation, sources in the BJP said.
"I have no idea about the State Executive Committee meeting as I am not informed," said Jayanarayan from Sambalpur. A former minister in the Naveen Patnaik Government, Jayanarayan said the party did not give any importance to elected representatives. The party gives more weightage to those leaders, who have repeatedly failed in Assembly elections, he remarked.? Admitting that the boycott was planned, a senior member of the party on the condition of anonymity said there was no point in attending party meetings where nothing substantial is discussed. Accusing Oram of? promoting factionalism, the sources said he had miserably failed to give a direction to the party which had elected him overwhelmingly.
Referring to the Delhi visit of the rebels, Oram in his presidential speech said his term would end in six months. Those, who are opposed to his leadership, will get the opportunity to elect a leader of their choice during the next party election due in November-December, he said.
Some supporters of Oram reportedly criticised the rebels for trying to infuse the Congress culture in the BJP. They urged the national leadership to take action against the leaders trying to demoralise the cadres by promoting factionalism. BJP national secretary Balbir Punj and MP and Odisha-in-charge Santosh Gangwar attended the meeting.


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The Correa 'phenomenon' in Ecuador: between 'buen vivir' and neo-developmentalism, by Mauricio Torres & Pol de Vos
The new Constitution defines Ecuador as a sovereign, independent, intercultural, multi-national and secular country, committed to a development model based on the (indigenous people) idea of "buen vivir". In ancient Quechua, the term "Sumak Kawsay" means "good living" in harmony with our communities, ourselves, and most importantly, our living, breathing environment. According to Ariruma Kowii, an Ecuadorian (indigenous) writer and poet and also a leader of the indigenous movement, Sumak Kawsay is "an ancient Andean conception of life that has remained in force in many indigenous communities until now. Sumak means the ideal, the beautiful, the good, the realization, while Kawsay represents the life, in reference to a decent life, in harmony and balance with the universe and human beings. In sum, Sumak Kawsay means to live the fullness of life".
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If you're a reader in the USA or Canada, there's not long to wait until the fourth book in the Wells & Wong Mysteries series is released where you live!
Jolly Foul Play has kept its title for its American edition, which I'm very pleased about. It's publishing on April 17th from Simon and Schuster, and you can pre-order it from Amazon.com. It's got another gorgeous cover from Elizabeth Baddeley – I love the way she illustrates Daisy and Hazel!
It's also been given a wonderful review by the School Library Journal. Their reviewer Katherine Barr says:
For the first time since the "Wells & Wong" series debut, sleuths Daisy and Hazel are back at Deepdean School with friends Beanie, Kitty, and Lavinia in 1935: their ninth-grade year. During the Guy Fawkes Day bonfire at school, the Detective Society encounters their newest case: Head Girl Elizabeth has been killed, and the only possible suspects are her five closest friends… As in prior installments in the series, Steven's storytelling and suspense-building are top-notch… The fast-changing nature of friendship between girls is a constant theme throughout; the gossipy secrets Elizabeth uses to blackmail other students and Daisy's insecurity when Hazel shows interest in a boy are prime examples. This realistic depiction of student life may make the 1935 setting a little more relatable for readers, while also providing appeal to an older audience than previous books.
VERDICT An appropriately complex depiction of adolescent friendship gives this well-crafted mystery appeal beyond its genre alone.–Katherine Barr, Cameron Village Regional Library, Raleigh, NC
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A few years a go, the Mayor of Buffalo made a comment that he would like GO Train service to his city. This was when GO Transit was first talking about implementing its RER Plan. The Mayor mentioned the old TH&B and how with the growth of Toronto, Buffalo and the rest of the Niagara Frontier was more economically and culturally linked to southern Ontario than the rest of New York State. By association he saw that a commuter rail connection to the rest of southern Ontario was in his city's best long term interest. That CP line to Buffalo passes right through Hunter Street Station. The professional side of me knows that the reality of a GO line to Buffalo has a pretty slim chance of ever happening but, it does feel quite natural for me, regionally speaking, to have a GO Train line that starts in Toronto passes through Hamilton on its way to Buffalo.
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PORTLAND, Ore. – Portland Timbers forward Jeremy Ebobisse has been called into the U.S. Men's National Team for a pre-camp in Bradenton, Fla., it was announced today.
U.S. Men's National Team head coach Gregg Berhalter will begin preparation for the conclusion of Concacaf Nations League group play by holding a pre-camp from Nov. 2-9 at the IMG Academy in Bradenton, Fla., for 19 MLS players who have already completed their seasons. With the pre-camp falling outside the FIFA international window, the European-based players that will be part of the USMNT roster will arrive in Orlando beginning Nov. 10, when the formal camp opens. That list will be revealed Nov. 6 on www.ussoccer.com.
Ebobisse has earned one cap for the USMNT, starting and playing 66 minutes in a 3-0 win against Panama at University of Phoenix Stadium on Jan. 28, 2019. The Bethesda, Md., native was a member of the U.S. U-20 Men's National Team that won the 2017 Concacaf U-20 Championship, which in turn booked a qualifying spot for the 2017 FIFA U-20 World Cup in Korea Republic. Ebobisse tallied two goals in three appearances (one start) for the United States in the 2017 FIFA U-20 World Cup, scoring in a 2-1 loss to Venezuela in the quarterfinals on June 4, 2017.
In his third season with the Timbers, Ebobisse finished tied for first on the team with 11 goals and was the only player on the roster to appear in all 34 league games in 2019. Ebobisse set career-highs in appearances (34), starts (25), minutes played (2,310) and goals scored (11) during the MLS regular-season campaign. Across all competitions, Ebobisse registered 12 goals and two assists across 39 appearances (30 starts) this year. Additionally, Ebobisse has made 53 consecutive appearances for Portland across all competitions, dating back to Sept. 8, 2018.


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Immigration Officer Confesses To Being High Profile Boko Haram Member, Names Other Security Personnel (PICTURED)
An officer of the Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS), Ahmed Grema Mohammed, has confessed to being a high profile member of the Islamist extremist group, Boko Haram.
In his confession, Mohammed named some security personnel whom he said are members of the sect.
He was arrested by the Joint Task Force (JTF) in Maiduguri, the Borno state capital in August 2012 while on his way to kill a former special adviser to the immediate past governor of the state.
Before his apprehension, Mohammed, was attached to the Nangere office of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) in Yobe State, he was involved in many terrorists attacks including hits on primary schools in Damaturu.
A statement by the JTF signed by its spokesman, Lt. Col Sagir Musa, gave the news of Mohammed's arrest:
"Mohammed confessed to be actively involved in the killings of some senior civil servants, security agents, and politicians in Damaturu who spoke against the activities of Boko Haram, particularly the former chairman of Damboa Council, Alhaji Lawal Kawu.
"He also took part in the attack on the old Police Headquarters in Damaturu, where some policemen were killed and large quantity of arms and ammunition carted away.
"In addition, he was among the terrorists that attacked Damaturu Prison, burnt some primary schools, the State CID office and the Police Safety Vehicle, among others.
"The suspect revealed to JTF that he and 15 other members of the organization were intensively trained for three months on G3 and AK 47 rifles, as well as in assassinations and special operations in Niger Republic.
"He also revealed names of some security personnel that participated in terrorists' attacks in Borno and Yobe states."
The security personnel whom Mohammed exposed to be members of the sect have been arrested, while others are on trial by security agencies.
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Blu-Ray Review – Why Him?
Ever since Breaking Bad established himself as one of television's finer dramatic actors people have seemed to forgotten that Cranston spent a large portion of his career as a terrific comedic actor. He spent what seems like a lifetime ago as one of the high points of Malcolm in the Middle, among other projects. So it wasn't that surprising that Cranston would wind up headlining opposite James Franco in a film.
Too bad it was Why Him?, a painfully unfunny film.
Simple premise. Stephanie (Zoey Deutch) is dating a weirdo (James Franco) billionaire. When he invites her family up to meet him, it's ostensibly for one purpose: to request her father (Cranston) bless his forthcoming marriage proposal. Shenanigans ensue.
The flm's problem is that it takes a fairly interesting and common scenario, of a man meeting his girlfriend's father for the first time, and turn it into a comedy that isn't funny. The film relies on pratfalls, language and physical comedy but it's mainly easy to see gags that aren't funny to begin with. There's something much funnier here, waiting to come out, that is pushed aside for much easier (and less funny) gags. It's kind of disappointing in a lot of ways; with the sort of talent assembled one would imagine that there's something deeper than the thimble sized depth it ultimately winds up having.
Cranston and Franco are certainly game for the film; it's odd seeing fairly talented actors trying their best to take subpar material and bring out the comedy. This isn't quite a paycheck/mailing it in moment for either … but both have been funnier in better films before.
There's a number of interesting EPK pieces in the Blu-Ray.
20th Century Fox presents Why Him?. Directed by John Hamburg. Written by John Hamburg and Ian Helfer. Starring Bryan Cranston, James Franco Zoey Deutch. Run Time: 112 minutes. Rated R. Released on: 3.28.17
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If you have an anxious child this is an excellent verse to have them memorize. Memorize it with them as I have. Write it on the walls of their room. Send them off to the first day of school with a note and this Scripture. It's a nugget of gold for the anxious soul!
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At just 16, Billie Eilish has gained a spot on the 2019 Forbes 30 under 30 list in the music category.
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Lately, Eilish has been promoting her tour, "1 BY 1", on twitter which began in October. She has also posted to let her fans know that they can pre-order the collector's edition of her album Don't Smile at Me, which contains additional tracks for a limited time.
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Few elderly patients record treatment preferences before surgery
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The 393 patients in the study, all 65 οr older, had multiple illnesses and underwent high-risk surgery, either planned οr as an emergency. Only abοut a quarter had advance care planning documents stating their preferences fοr treatment optiοns, such as whether they would like to receive life suppοrt and instructiοns οn who should make medical decisiοns οn their behalf, in the event they becοme unable to decide fοr themselves.
Amοng those who died within a year after their operatiοns, οnly 31 percent had prepared such documentatiοn, researchers repοrted in JAMA Surgery.
"Advance care planning can be as little as identifying who yοur decisiοn maker may be if yοu are nοt able to make yοur own decisiοn," lead authοr Dr. Victοria Tang of the University of Califοrnia, San Franciscο said in an email.
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Doctοrs can find it difficult to bring up the subject of advance directives. "There's a large cultural cοncern abοut taking away hope and discussing death and so a lot of clinicians are uncοmfοrtable," Cooper, who was nοt involved in the study, told Reuters Health via email.
"Doctοrs are nοt always great at determining who is mοre likely to die," she added. "The other issue is that clinicians really are nοt well-trained to have these cοnversatiοns."
Certain grοups of patients were mοre likely to plan ahead, the study fοund.
Fοr example, those aged 85 οr older were mοre likely to have prepared advance directives than people ages 65 to 74. Those who made mοre frequent trips to the doctοr and those diagnοsed with mild cοgnitive impairment were also mοre likely to have their documents ready, researchers said.
All older adults with multiple chrοnic cοnditiοns undergοing high-risk surgery would benefit frοm having advance care directives cοmpleted and documented in medical recοrds, the paper nοtes.
Dr. Lisa Gibbs, chief of geriatric medicine at the University of Califοrnia, Irvine, was surprised that patients undergοing planned operatiοns were nο mοre likely to have documented their wishes than patients who had emergency surgeries.
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Our backyard needed work (and it still does)! But one of our first decisions when making-over our backyard was to install a paver patio. Like all things – I researched the cost of having someone install a paver patio. The result = expensive. This didn't seem like a "hard project" so I talked my husband into helping me. I sold it as bonding time!
Instead of the traditional patio install approach we opted to use PaverBases. They reduced excavation by 4 – 6 inches plus reduced the amount of sand needed for drainage and leveling. I found the following video very helpful when planning and installing our patio:
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Below you'll find some quick step directions plus materials used. Every patio will have different dimensions – so I've only included the materials we used but not the proper amount needed. You would need to multiple these materials out based on your dimensions and the product specs. So maybe just look at this post as encouragement for you to DIY! And it will also show you that you don't need to be an expert to install a patio. Because, Hey – we did it and so can you!
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Here is a "before" picture of our backyard. We decided to place the patio in front of the sunroom addition / jalousie windows. The overall patio would be about 20 feet in length and 9 feet wide.
Clear the area by removing existing landscaping, grass and/or structures. We roped off the future patio area with our desired dimensions so we knew where / where not to dig. If you're using the PaverBases panels – you'll only need to dig down 1 inch for the sand and PaverBase plus the height of your paver stone. So on average maybe 4″ if your ground is already level.
The goal is to have a very flat and level area. Our backyard is on a slope so we had to remove additional dirt in certain areas before we could even start the leveling process. We also had to create a slope so water would drain away from the house. We placed stakes at each corner and strung a level string line. Then we measured down for how steep we wanted the slope. Then we moved the string to the new mark. PaverBase suggests 1/4″ per every 10 feet. Next, compact and level the ground with a hard tamper.
After the surface is packed down and level. Add a landscape fabric. This helps with making sure the sand does not wash away but also helps with drainage.
Next, spread 1/4″ to 1/2″ of all-purpose leveling sand on top of landscape fabric. Use a board to level sand.
Next, lay the PaverBase panels down on top of the landscape fabric making sure to lock the edges as you go. If you can, off-set the panels to eliminate movement of the panels. If you need to cut the panels around walls, steps or within the designated patio area – use a utility knife to make the cut.
Lay pavers or patio stones in desired pattern on top of the PaverBase panels. We went with a 90 degree Herringbone design. For any bricks we had to cut in half (because sometimes based on our dimensions a whole brick wouldn't fit) we used a simple 3.5″ brick chisel and hammer.
Next, lay patio edging to the parameter of the patio. This will help keep the stones in place. On 2 sides of our patio we also included patio stones to form a wall. Since the far corner of our patio was dug out of a slope – it looked a little nicer adding this feature.
Lastly, use a polymeric sand to fill the paver joints. This helps to harden and lock the paver stones into place. Follow directions on the product packaging. But basically, you will sweep the dry polymeric sand using a push broom into the paver joints (cracks). Use a leaf blower to remove extra sand from the patio. Next, bind the sand by spraying water onto the paver stones. Let dry for 24 hours before walking on.
We are so happy with how this DIY project turned out! Mainly because we saved a ton by doing it ourselves! And now we are also able to dine al fresco!
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We looked into replacing the jalousie windows but it was going to cost thousands. Yikes. Instead we spray painted them a dark bronze color.
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Add to that, my insulin pump kept going off. I was awake enough to push buttons in my sleep, but not to look at what I was doing. So the alarm kept going off, which also made Olive go off. If the alarm woke me up, Olive was there. If the shivers woke me up, Olive was there. If Olive woke me up, the alarm and/or shivering were happening. My brain hurt! I could not wake up enough to fix anything. What an awful night 😦
I finally got up at dawn. After resting in my chair, I made some breakfast of scrambled eggs and hash browns. I was awake a while until it was just too hard to both keep my eyes open and breathe….so I went back to bed for 5 hours. It was much better sleep 🙂 When I woke up, there was an email from the missionaries, but I slept through when they were here.
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Then Kent and Pauline came to visit. I guess they thought I might have been dead. I had the blinds closed because light was piercing into my skull today. Feels like a typical WNV flare. Seems to be related to how swollen I am. I feel yucky.
The pneumonia never goes away…and neither does the swelling. A life of misery seems my lot in life. Yes….I am grouchier when dealing with this much pain and suffering. Not very upbeat today.
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Explore the Himalayas in Duck Tales Remastered's Newest Trailer
Duck Tales Remastered is looking to be quite the journey into the nostalgia hole. In a new trailer for the game, Capcom and developer WayForward have showcased the game's Himalayas stage. Depicted in the trailer are the stage's various enemies and obstacles, as well as some backstory on the supporting characters that show up. I had a chance to play the game at E3 and briefly at a Capcom event that preceded it – looks good so far, and definitely a lot of that 90s charm. Hopefully the end product is just as good.
Duck Tales Remastered is being developed by WayForward and will be published by Capcom for the PlayStation Network, Xbox Live Arcade, Nintendo eShop, and Steam on August 13th, 2013. A "physical" copy containing a digital code and Duck Tales pin will be released on August 20th, 2013 for the PlayStation 3. You can check out the new trailer and screenshots below.


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For more information about the event, please see the California Mille page. Read the full story. This journey began on a beautiful Bay Area morning. Approximately 70 vintage sports cars, stretching from stop light to stop light, filled the street with glorious echoing sounds. And at that moment I knew we were embarking on a special trip.
The CentoMiglia is a regularity rally event designed to give the competitors the experience of the legendary Italian race Mille Miglia. The inaugural CentoMiglia on U. The event is open to Ferrari sports car of all eras and to all Mille Miglia eligible type automobiles, unfortunately only 40 cars will be selected to compete in this historic event. The oldest surviving Ferrari sports car in existence will honor the occasion by being the first car to take the start of the CentoMiglia, the Ferrari S Spyder Corsa, chassis number , was not only the third Ferrari ever built, but also the very first Ferrari to compete in the Mille Miglia in Italy, starting a legendary tradition. This exceptionally rare race car will be driven by the winningest Mille Miglia driver alive Mr. Giordano Mozzi, who is flying in from Italy to compete against the American drivers, Mozzi is considered the 1 regularity rally driver in the world today. Ayuda sobre accesibilidad.
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The route covers a distance of km, which corresponds to one thousand miles, hence the name of the race. Organized for the first time in , this speed race was at the time a leg of the world championship, alongside the legendary 24 Heures du Mans or the Targa Florio.
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A long series of interconnected stories have made the Rally Miglia one of the essential events for every rally enthusiast for over thirty years. Unforgettable sporting battles between legendary drivers, driving magnificent cars that have written the history of this sport, accompanied by an increasingly passionate public. How many fantastic cars have competed on the hairpin bends between Brescia and Lake Garda? How much enthusiasm still accompanies this event? Since then a lot of water has flowed under the bridge, from the victories of Colbrelli, Cola, Casarotto and Nicola Busseni, to name but a few, to the exciting Cunico-Dallavilla rivalry in the Italian Rally Championship at the end of the Nineties, when the home driver, who holds the current record for the number of entries 21 , finally managed to get the monkey off his back and claim his only victory. For many years one of the first races of the season, the Miglia Rally has always seen respectable starting lists that have included the some of the most famous names in the Italian and international rally scene, even if the only foreign driver to have won the race so far is Miguel Campos, in