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Q: I owe about $150,000 more on my home than it's currently worth, and my hours were recently cut back at work. I applied for the Obama Home Affordable modification, and after many months my lender refused to give me a permanent modification. However, my sister and her husband were interested in buying my house from me. So, we worked with a real estate agent to put together the short-sale application and my sister's offer to buy the place.
After about five months, the bank approved the price and my sister paid for an appraisal. Then, at the last minute, the bank's negotiator asked me if I knew the buyers or was related to them, and I explained that the buyers were my sister and brother-in-law. The bank canceled the whole deal, and now it looks like I'm going to lose the house to foreclosure!
I don't understand why they care who the money comes from. I really feel disgusted, and wonder if my real estate agent should have been able to anticipate this problem from the beginning, when I might have still had enough time to find another buyer. Am I off base here?
A: Short answer: No, you're not.
Longer answer: It's not the case that the bank cares who the money comes from, per se. Rather, the bank cares about ensuring that it is getting the full fair market value for your home, and not taking any more of a loss on your home than necessary. Remember, the bank is always of the mind that if a modification or short sale fails, it'll end up owning your home as a foreclosure.
While we've all hear the party line that your bank doesn't want to own your home, it would absolutely rather own your home and resell it at its full value on today's market than authorize a short sale at a price significantly less than that.
The bank has several ways of assuring itself that the price it accepts on a short sale is as close as possible to the home's fair market value. One is to obtain documentation that your agent listed the home on the open market. Another is to request to see all offers that have been made to purchase the property, where more than one offer was received. Yet another is to compare the offered purchase price against a value estimate procured from a real estate broker or agent of the bank's choosing, called a broker price opinion or BPO. (The formal appraisal done in a short sale is for the benefit of the buyer's bank, not the seller's.)
One additional guideline every bank and mortgage servicer puts in place to help assure its investors that they are receiving a fair market value for the asset (i.e., your home) is to require that all transactions be "arm's-length" transactions. This simply means that the parties are not related, either by family relation or by contract. …CONTINUED

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(06-06-2012, 02:28 AM)Trickyman Wrote: I was really impressed with your detailed assessment I would have liked to have read this before i did my test.... Like you i was awake from 10.00pm till 2.30. Laying there!!! finally fell asleep only to be woken by the nurse stating i had tossed some of my wires off at 3.10 took me another hour to drop off again. only to be woken at 5.45 with a bright light... Not a pleasant start to a new day.
We don't get a good night's sleep during those sleep studies. But maybe we sleep more than we think we do. We often drift off, generate some data, then think we were awake the entire time.
I also think they wake us up early to get us the heck out of there, so they can go home and get their sleep. But, I think that's a good sign. Maybe it means they got all the data they needed.
If I were planning another sleep study I'd plan to take the next day off so I could get some sleep after I got home from the sleep study.
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Power Scooter Review
Why Buy a Power Scooter?
The top performers in our review are the EV Rider RiderXpress, the Gold Award winner; the Luggie, the Silver Award winner; and the BuzzAround XL, the Bronze Award winner. Here's more on choosing a power scooter to meet your needs, along with detail on how we arrived at our ranking of 10 products.
Power scooters give people with limited mobility independence. Whether age, mental capacity or physical ailments keep you from walking, mobility scooters offer means of transportation. With a scooter, you can perform everyday tasks like shopping, running errands and even just moving around the house.
If your mobility is greatly limited, we have several reviews on electric wheelchairs. These machines also provide mobility for those with disabilities; however, they typically must be fitted by a trained professional. Electric wheelchairs are safer and more stable solutions than power scooters for those who have limited strength and mobility in both their arms and legs.
Power scooters are usually comprised of four to five main components, including the frame, drive train and battery. While all of the scooters are similar, they differ in key areas like battery life, maximum speed, weight capacity and operating range. Your individual needs determine which features your scooter must have. When purchasing medical scooters, the performance, maneuverability, assembly and warranty are key features to focus on.
All of the scooters we reviewed are available for purchase online. While there are several older models available that provide top-tier performance, we focused on the latest models in each of the series we looked at. The scooters we reviewed are intended for use on flat surfaces or indoors, as they feature low ground clearances and slow speeds. The power scooters in our review range in price from $600 to $2,000.
Power Scooters: What We Evaluated, What We Found
To evaluate performance, we considered each scooter's weight capacity, maximum speed and operating range. These criteria affect usability the most, as they determine who can ride the scooter, how fast it can travel and how long it can go between charges. Similarly, we evaluated each scooter's maneuverability, specifically focusing on its turning capabilities, ground clearance and ability to climb inclines, which consequently also includes evaluating the number and type of wheels each scooter has. In our evaluation, we found that the scooters varied significantly in these categories.
When gauging performance, we took into account the speed, battery life and recharging time, and weight capacity of each unit as reported by the manufacturers. These features have the greatest effect on usability and experience. We found that there was very little variation in speed and weight capacity between scooters, which is not surprising as they all share the same goal of providing mobility to users with disabilities.
The operating range and recharging time for each unit varied more widely. We found that most scooters' operating ranges varied within 5 to 7 miles of one another. The scooters' average charging times were usually at least eight hours or more. However, with outliers like the Shoprider Sunrunner that operates for a staggering 25 miles or the Luggie that recharges within two to six hours, several models clearly out-perform the others.
Performance: Weight Capacity
The weight capacities of the scooters we reviewed range between 220 and 300 pounds. These weight restrictions not only limit who can use each scooter but also how much extra baggage can be carried on it as well. Scooters with higher weight capacities are more versatile and have more resilient designs than their low-capacity counterparts.
The weight of the rider affects the speed, operating range, ground clearance and maneuverability of the scooter. When a rider meets the maximum weight capacity, the scooter sits closer to the ground, affecting which surfaces it can drive on, as well as its maneuverability. It also lowers the maximum speed and decreases the scooter's operating range. The lighter the rider is in comparison to the maximum weight capacity, the better the scooter can maneuver up hills and around obstacles.
Performance: Speed
While all scooters limit how fast you can go for safety reasons, there is still variation in each scooter's maximum speed. Most mobility scooters match the speed of pedestrian traffic so they are safe for both riders and people walking by. They range between 4 and 8 mph. We found that the fastest scooter we reviewed peaked at 6 mph, and the slower scooters go only 3.5 mph.
Maximum speed determines both how long it takes to get to your destination and how safe the machine is. The best option is a balance between those two factors. Our top-rated scooters go between 4 and 5 mph and not only get you to your destination relatively quickly but maintain your safety and protect the pedestrians around you.
Performance: Operating Range
Each scooter's operating range varies widely. Some of the scooters maintain speed and battery for less than 10 miles. After that, you must recharge the scooter's battery, which generally takes between six and 12 hours. This information is particularly important if you plan to use your scooter for extended periods of time such as for a day at the amusement park.
The operating ranges of the scooters we reviewed are between 7 and 25 miles, with most scooters averaging between 10 and 15 miles. If you plan on only using your scooter for short trips or inside, you can choose one with a smaller operating range. Otherwise, you should look for a scooter that operates for at least 10 miles.
Maneuverability: Ground Clearance, Turning Radius & Inclines
The scooter's advertised maneuverability is generally based on a rider of average weight and height. It is important to note that most of the specifications, specifically the maximum speed, operating range, ground clearance, turning radius, maximum incline and battery charge, differ depending on the weight of the rider. When used by heavier riders, the power scooters do not perform as well as the listed specifications advertised.
Lightweight riders can expect better performance with increased maneuverability, power and speed. Based on the specifications provided by the manufacturers, we found that the scooters are all designed with low ground clearances and intended for flat surface use. However, each one's turning radius and recommended maximum incline varies.
Maneuverability: Ground Clearance
The scooters we evaluated sit low to the ground, with ground clearances between 1 and 3 inches. Since they sit low to the ground, they are more stable than their taller counterparts; however, low-clearance scooters incur more damage when used on uneven terrain, so they are best used indoors and on flat, paved surfaces.
Maneuverability: Turning Radius
No matter where you use your scooter, you need one with a small enough turning radius to get you around tight corners. The scooters we reviewed have turning radiuses between 30 and 55 inches. Not surprisingly, scooters with only three wheels are generally more maneuverable and turn tighter. Many of the scooters we reviewed are capable of making 35 degree turns.
Maneuverability: Maximum Incline
The maximum incline your scooter is capable of climbing is important. The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) requires commercial ramps to have a 1:12 ratio slope or 5-degree incline, and residential ramps require a 2:12 slope or 9.5-degree incline. All of the scooters in our review can climb an incline of 6 degrees, and many of the scooters can climb inclines anywhere from 8 to 12 degrees. If you plan on using a ramp to put your scooter in your car, you need one that can handle a steeper incline, and you should make sure that the scooter is compatible with the ramp.
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What Else is Important When Selecting a Power Scooter?
While performance and maneuverability are the most important factors to consider when purchasing a scooter, the assembly process, weight and number of components affect how easy the scooter is to build and maintain.
Most of the scooters weigh at least 100 pounds after they are put together, with single components that can weigh almost half of the total weight. This is important for elderly users or those assembling the scooter on their own to consider. Look for a product that has a weight consistent with your physical abilities.
Each scooter has a heavy-duty battery that is installed in the unit. Most of the batteries weigh at least 20 pounds. Since you may have to replace the battery multiple times over the life of the scooter, this figure is important. Lightweight batteries that weigh less than 20 pounds are easy to remove and replace.
Number of Components
We also listed the number of individual pieces the scooter arrives in. Scooters with few parts to connect together are easy to assemble. Most of the scooters are broken down in four or five main pieces that you must assemble using the user guide.
Some of the manufacturers offer replacement parts on their websites. Purchasing directly from the manufacturer is the most convenient option, especially when buying components that have a limited life such as brakes and batteries. It ensures the parts you purchase are compatible with your scooter.
Scooters have different handle and seat types, which can significantly affect the riding experience. The scooters we reviewed have either standard or delta tiller handles. The delta tiller handles wrap around the steering column, giving you a place to rest your wrists. These handles are the best option for those with limited hand strength and dexterity. The standard handle has straight handlebars with thumb levers that control speed. This type of handle requires upper body strength and control.
The power scooters we reviewed have either standard stadium seats, deep-cushion stadium seats or captain chairs. The standard stadium seats provide very little cushion and support and are not ideal for long excursions; instead, they are best for quick errands or riding around the house. The deep-cushion stadium seats provide proper support and comfort for extended rides. Captain seats are the best option for extended excursions. They have soft cushions, contoured bases, adjustable arm rests and sometimes head rests.
Power Scooters: Our Verdict and Recommendations
After evaluating each of the scooters, we found that the RiderXpress offers top performance and maneuverability, making it the best power scooter currently available. The scooter has a high weight capacity of 300 pounds, so it is suitable for most people. This mobility scooter has an operating range of 12.5 miles, allowing you to travel a significant distance on one charge. When you do have to charge the battery, it only takes between six and eight hours to reach full charge. Additionally, this scooter has a higher ground clearance than most of the others we reviewed, sitting 2.8 inches off the ground. It can also climb inclines of 12 degrees. With its long operating range, high ground clearance and steep incline climbing, this scooter is also suitable for outdoor use.
The Luggie is the easiest scooter to transport of those we reviewed. Weighing only 50 pounds, this portable scooter folds up and can be placed in a bag for easy transport. The scooter has superior performance and maneuverability. It can run for up to 12 miles and only takes between two and six hours to recharge its battery. Additionally, this three-wheel scooter makes sharp turns. Its low maximum weight capacity and inferior seat and handle options limit who can use the scooter, but its design and performance make it one of the best power scooters currently available.
The BuzzAround XL is a four-wheel scooter that performs well, is easy to assemble and comes with great customer service. The scooter performs similarly to other models with an operating range of 8 miles and maximum speed of 4 mph. It only weighs 109 pounds when assembled. Even with its many convenience parts, including a cup holder, adjustable arm rests, delta tiller handle and a deep cushioned stadium seat, this scooter comes in five easy-to-assemble components. In addition, you can order replacement parts directly from the manufacturer, making it easy to keep the maintenance up-to-date on this machine. This scooter has a lifetime warranty on its frame and lengthy warranties for all of its other parts.
While power scooters are viable transportation options for most people with disabilities, the cost of these scooters can be a deterrent. For temporary users, we suggest more affordable scooter options, such as the Go-Go Ultra X or Zip'r 3 Xtra. These two scooters share comparable performance capabilities as our top-rated models with maximum speeds peaking at 4 mph and operating ranges between 8 and 10 miles. While these scooters have limited weight capacity and long charge times, their lower price tags and basic features make them good options for temporary users.


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Chelsea fans to fight ban after black man shoved off Paris Metro amid racist chanting
A FORMER policeman and a City worker were among five Chelsea fans who appeared in court today in an attempt to clear their names - after a black man was shoved off the Paris Metro as a mob sang racist chants.
Chelsea fans William Simpson, Tony Munday, Joshua Parsons, Dean Callis and Richard Barklie arrive
Smartly dressed in suits, the quintet sat quietly as their lawyers told Waltham Forest Magistrates' Court they wished to contest the allegations, which could result in a football banning order lasting between three and five years.
Souleymane Sylla, 33, was trying to board the crowded train at Richelieu-Drouot station when football fans twice forced him back onto the platform and chanted "We're racist, we're racist and that's the way we like it" while clapping.
The group was on its way to the Champions League match with Paris Saint-Germain ahead of the 1-1 draw on February 17.
British expat Paul Nolan filmed the 'ugly scene' on his mobile phone and the footage quickly went viral, with police in the UK appealing for help to find the men thought to be in the video.
They were rapidly arrested after a public outcry.
Today, ex-Royal Ulster and Northern Ireland police officer Richard Barklie, 50, of Carrickfergus, Northern Ireland, and City worker Josh Parsons, 20, of Dorking, Surrey, appeared alongside Dean Callis, 32, of Islington, north London, Jordan Munday, 20, of Sidcup, southeast London and William Simpson, 26, of Ashford, Surrey.
Prosecutor Ian Rees-Phillips said: "I understand all five respondents wish to contest matters."
We're racist, we're racist and that's the way we like it
Mr Sylla said he was left feeling "humiliated" and depressed following the attack and is now scared to use public transport.
At the time the Frenchman did not mention the incident to his wife when he got home that evening but felt compelled to go to the police after seeing the video footage.
He rejected an offer of a VIP package to visit Chelsea's Stamford Bridge stadium in west London for the return Champions League match.
Former policeman Mr Barklie is now a director of the World Human Rights Forum while Mr Parsons attended £30,000-a-year Millfield boarding school in Somerset before going to work in the City of London.
Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho said the club was "appalled" by the racial abuse from those seen in the video footage, adding that Russian billionaire owner Roman Abramovich was also "disgusted".
An investigation revealed earlier this week that Chelsea supporters have been involved in the highest number of reported racist incidents as they travelled to and from matches on trains.
The British Transport Police said since 2012 it had dealt with 15 incidents of alleged racism involving Chelsea fans, the most of any club in the country.
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Hyderabad, Dec.9 (ANI): Telangana Rashtra Samiti (TSR) leader and K. Chandrasekhar Rao's son K.Rama Rao on Wednesday evening said that the party's politburo has asked the party's chief to end his hunger strike.
"Politburo has asked the TRS President KCR to end his hunger strike," K. Rama Rao said to media in Hyderabad.
Interacting with media on Wednesday evening here Rao said that the party is witnessing a revolution and hopes for a breakthrough from the meet being held at Congress President Sonia Gandhi's residence.
"We are witnessing a revolution," said Rao.
On the ongoing meeting in New Delhi at Congress President Sonia Gandhi's residence on Wednesday evening, Rao said: "We are expecting a breakthrough."
Rao also informed that the politbureau has asked the local students to maintain peace.
Meanwhile, in New Delhi, a high-level meet over the Telangana issue has been convened at 10, Janpath, the residence of Congress President Sonia Gandhi and reportedly being attended by Union Home Minister P. Chidambaram, Union Finance Minister Pranab Mukherjee, and Union Minister for Law and Justice Veerappa Moily.
The meet is crucial as it is likely to take a decision on the compromise formula to be offered to the KCR, who is presently on his hunger strike to declare Telangana as a separate State.
The agitation for Telangana has resulted in series of violent incidents in the twin cities of Hyderabad and Secunderabad and also a couple of other places in Andhra Pradesh.
Telangana Rashtra Samiti (TRS), a regional political party, has been spearheading this agitation and its chief, K. Chandrasekhar Rao, popularly addressed as KCR is on a fast unto death for this cause. Reportedly, his condition has worsened since Wednesday morning. (ANI)


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The Late Duke of Wellington by George Baxter dated 1860s. This is a very popular print, said to be a striking likeness, shown with star of the Order of the Garter.It was so popular that several editions where made to cope with demand, it varying from the first in that his arm is outside the cloak. Le Blond printed from the plate, but as it is unsigned by either him or Baxter identification is down to experience. In this case it is easy as the quality is excellent. This piece is unmounted but in what appears to be an original frame with wax like paper to the rear. It has an embossed stamp on it with Northampton Square with printed in oil by Baxter in an oval at the bottom center.
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Charles Kelly from the Solomon Islands is President of Solomon Islands Planned Parenthood Association (SIPPA). He first became involved with the Member Association in 1994.
Charles is Chief Executive Officer of Honiara City Council and has previously worked for UNDP, WHO, as Secretary General of SI Red Cross Society, as a project officer for the South Pacific Alliance for Health, (SPAFH), and as Program Manager, Solomon Islands Christian Association.
His key areas of interest are governance and volunteering, consultancy, diplomacy and negotiating.
He has held the roles of Chairman of Development Service Exchange – the umbrella NGO in Solomon Islands, Vice Chairman of the Pacific Islands Associations of Non-Governmental Organisations and is currently President of Solomon Islands Red Cross Society and Advisor to the City Mayor.


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Biogeosystems and Biodiversity – The Network of Biotic Diversity on Earth
Pott, Richard
Phytocoenologia Band 44 Heft 3-4 (2014), p. 245 - 254
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Diversity is not a new management method, but an old and elementary principle of nature. Biodiversity is the basis of all life and biotic evolution. Apart from species diversity, it refers to the genetic diversity within a population and the diversity of natural biotopes and habitats, especially the diversity of ecosystems. Genetic diversity is the prerequisite of the evolution in all geological eras of earth. The development of ecosystems is the multilayered and more differentiated the larger their species diversity. In this context, their stability depends on their individual structure and species diversity, as living beings have always been dependent on each other via food chains and symbioses. What do the Bengal tiger (Panthera tigris tigris), the Red Panda (Ailurus fulgens), the Seychelles nut (Lodoicea maldivica) and the Nebrodi fir (Abies nebrodensis) have in common? They are all included in the IUCN-Red Lists of highly endangered species. Natural biodiversity worldwide is continuously decreasing at present. According to estimates, approximately 130 species become extinct every day. Over the past 50 years, global species diversity has thus decreased by approximately 40 % which can geologically be compared with the consequences of past natural disasters; only today, human being is considered the main culprit for the current mass extinction. The main causes of what is currently happening are exploitation of natural resources, habitat destruction, soil sealing and over fertilisation leading to the current so-called 6th mass extinction on earth. The United Nations declared the year 2010 the "International Year of Biological Diversity" in order to call attention to the imminent serious loss of biotic diversity of both animals and plants worldwide. The aim is to make everybody fully aware of the significance of biological diversity as well as of the consequences of its loss to global economic and human-political development. Examples are given from Germany and Europe. Today, no exact data are available to confirm how many species are currently living on earth. Estimates reckon with approximately 15 million. Approximately 1.7 million species are denominated and described, but only 40,000 species have been studied with regard to their endangering. There may be, for example, much fewer plant species on earth than it has been assumed so far. It is true that approximately 1 million names have been allocated, for example, to plant species; however, the existence of only 280,000 species has been proven. After conducting comparisons for years, a large number turned out to be only synonyms or even variations of already known or described plants.
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Change Afoot in the More "Conservative" Communities
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It's been quiet on the intermarriage front for a while; it feels like most people's attention is understandably in the political realm these days. But in the past two weeks there has been interesting news and comment on intermarriage in the more traditional, conservative parts of the Jewish community.
When people talk about intermarriage, for example about the 72 percent rate of intermarriage since 2000 among non-Orthodox Jews, the general understanding is that intermarriage isn't much of a phenomenon in the Orthodox world. A fascinating blog post on intermarriage in the Orthodox world, The Rise of Interfaith Marriage in the Modern Orthodox Community, suggests that that may not be the case. The blog's creator, Alan Brill, estimates that 7-8 percent of young Modern Orthodox Jews are intermarried, and says that "ordinary Modern Orthodox Jews are talking about this topic,…" He also says "cases of full Orthodox conversion … are now quite common."
Most of the blog post is a guest post by "Ruvie," a Modern Orthodox man, writing about his feelings about his son's marriage to someone who was not Jewish – feelings that aren't that different from those of many non-Orthodox Jews.
Ruvie says he is aware of five interfaith marriages in the past year and a half among children of his observant Modern Orthodox friends. "All parents went through various stages of shame, anger, confusion and guilt." "This is something new and growing in the MO community." He refers to estimates of 5 to 20 percent intermarriage rates in the Orthodox world.
Ruvie complains that there is a taboo about talking about intermarriage that no longer exists in other controversial topics in Orthodoxy, like homosexuality and people abandoning Orthodoxy:
Ruvie describes the reactions of his friends and himself:
It is very clear that Ruvie's son may have left Modern Orthodoxy but has not left Jewish life. The officiating rabbi recommended that the young woman take an introduction to Judaism course and during the course she decided to undergo a Conservative conversion. Before the wedding the son asked the father to put up a mezuzah at his apartment; after the wedding the son asked his mother where he could ritually immerse their dishes.
It is also very clear that Ruvie prioritizes his relationship with his son:
Ruvie's conclusion: "There is a lack of open conversation and dialogue on this topic in our community. Let's begin now."
The Conservative movement currently restricts synagogue membership to Jews. The recent news, described in a JTA article, "Conservative movement proposes allowing non-jews as synagogue members," is that the United Synagogue of Conservative Judaism (the association of Conservative synagogues) is asking the synagogues to vote in March to allow individual synagogues to decide whether to grant membership to those who are not Jewish. Rabbi Steven Wernick, head of USCJ, said that "the current standards don't make sense in a world where many intermarried couples are active participants in Conservative congregations" and that "the language of 'only Jews can be members of a synagogue' makes it seem like [someone who is not Jewish] who is connected is not a member of that community."
Rabbi Wernick also said that the USCJ is not changing the definition of who counts as Jewish: "What we're trying to do with this is distinguish between community and covenant." But Rabbi Chuck Simon, head of the Federation of Jewish Men's Clubs and the most outspoken Conservative leader on intermarriage issues, recently created a pamphlet in which he essentially recommends that the Conservative movement adopt patrilineal descent. "The Elephant in the Room: Conservative Judaism and the Patrilineal Question."
It will be interesting to see movement in the Modern Orthodox and the Conservative parts of the community toward more acceptance and welcoming of interfaith families.
There was also a piece on eJewishPhilanthropy about Hebrew College's new certificate program in Interfaith Families Jewish Engagement, and a positive comment by Phoebe Maltz Bovy in the Forward.


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The Mi'kmaq-Wolastoqey Centre at the University of New Brunswick is excited to announce that registration is now open for the symposium "Towards Reconciliation: Fulfilling the Promise of the Peace and Friendship Treaties". This symposium, to be held October 29 and 30 at the Wu Conference Centre on UNB's Fredericton campus, is part of UNB's Peace and Friendship Treaty Days, 2015.
Peace and Friendship Treaty Days will celebrate the peace and friendship treaties signed between the Wabanaki peoples and the British Crown in the 18th century and promote the goal of reconciliation between Indigenous and non-Indigenous Canadians in the 21st century. Peace and Friendship Treaty Days will include displays of Indigenous arts, crafts and cultures, a sweatlodge, traditional ceremonies of the Wolastoqey and Mi'kmaq peoples, and a variety of interesting speakers, including Roger Augustine, regional Chief with the Assembly of First Nations, Graydon Nicholas, former Lieutenant-Governor of New Brunswick, Bob Rae, and David Arnot, former Treaty Commissioner for Saskatchewan, who will discuss the history of the peace and friendship treaties and their continuing relevance to the relationship between Indigenous and non-Indigenous Canadians today and the project of reconciliation. Stephen Kakfwi, President of Canadians For a New Partnership, will be delivering the keynote address on October 29th.


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Groups that monitor racist organizations said the attack by an 88-year-old man with a history of Holocaust denial reflected the anger and impotence felt by white supremacists at the arrival of America's first black president.
The gunman, named as James von Brunn, wrote an anti-Semitic treatise, "Kill the Best Gentiles," and decried "the browning of America" among extensive racist rants on his website. A self-described artist, former advertising executive and author living in Annapolis, Maryland, he also served in the US Navy during the Second World War.
The attack took place five days after Mr Obama toured a former Nazi concentration camp at Buchenwald in Germany, where he condemned the "ignorant and hateful" rhetoric of Holocaust deniers.
"It's hard to ignore the timing of this incident," said Brian Levin, a professor from the Centre for the Study of Hate and Extremism at California State University.
"Maybe he [von Brunn] feels his country is slipping away. So he sees a black president at Buchenwald, remembering the Holocaust, and decides to attack the biggest symbol of the Holocaust in the United States."
Mark Potok, the director of the Southern Poverty Law Centre, said the shooting followed a string of violent incidents by extremists that included the killing of three police officers in Pittsburgh in April and the murder of an abortion doctor in Kansas last week.
"It's really been quite an extraordinary period," Mr Potok told CNN, saying that there had been a "definite" surge in hate violence since Mr Obama's victory in November.
"We know that immediately after Barack Obama's election the computer servers of several major white supremacist websites collapsed because they've gotten such huge amount of traffic," he added.


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MOVIE SYNOPSIS [ General Audiences ] Film with great direction of Louisa Wei. In Billboard in 2013, with original production from Hong Kong. You can watch Golden Gate Silver Light online on TV cable or theaters with original audio in English at different dates. This film premiered in theaters in 2013.
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Runtime: 100 minutes
Law Chung-Long, Siu Yin Fei, Graham Hodges, Robert C. Jones, Law Kar, Kenneth Kwong, Genievie Lau, Danny Chi Kei Li, Margaret Ma, Todd McCarthy, Sally Ng, James Wong, Chin-lee Wu and Tan Yong-wei.
100-minute film (full movie) directed by Louisa Wei.
The original audio of Golden Gate Silver Light has dialogues in Dolby Digital, it was produced in Hong Kong.
It premiered in cinemas or television in 2013.
Screenplay written by Louisa Wei.
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Composed by Manh Tuan Tran and Robert Ellis-Geiger.
Without commercial breaks, the full movie Golden Gate Silver Light has a duration of 100 minutes; the official trailer can be watched in streaming on the Internet. You can watch this full movie free in EnglishDolby Digital in movie TV channels, renting the DVD or with VoD services (Video On Demand player, Hulu) and PPV (Pay Per View, Netflix).
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With Microsoft's announcement of the Xbox One this week, the slate of consoles for the next generation has become a known quantity. Each major game console maker has revealed its strategy, and game industry veterans can now weigh in on who has the best plan. But the competition in games isn't limited to just the consoles anymore. Mobile devices, the PC, and a host of Android-based devices are hitting the market at the same time.
We asked what some smart folks in the game industry thought about who was going to win the game platform war, now that the chips are on the table. The question was simple: who will win? Among the choices we gave them were: Nintendo Wii U, Sony PlayStation 4, Microsoft Xbox One, Ouya, Android, iOS, the PC, and Other. Here's some of our responses. Please comment on your own favorite and explain why. And please take the poll at the end.
The real answer, of course, is that consumers are going to win. But first, they'll have to sort out a variety of factors that include price, launch timing, game costs, other services, backward compatibility, cross-platform play, used game rights, always-connected to the Internet, and the best games.
Chris Petrovic, former head of GameStop Digital Ventures
Of course, the right answer should be that the consumer looks best in that there have never been more compelling platforms on which to game then what we now have – just look at the list!
I really don't see this as a binary answer. Each of these platforms can and will capture a meaningful share of consumers share of time and wallet. There seems to be general consensus in the game industry that it will continue to follow the ebbs and flows of its media brethren — movies, TV, etc. — in that the incumbent platforms will still provide the richest, most immersive premium experiences for the enthusiast while the newer platforms will appeal to the masses because they win on price and convenience.
As it relates to the competitors within each sector, Nintendo has lost the living room and should focus on opening up its IP to third party platforms. As between Microsoft and Sony, the one that has the best exclusive content will win. Free-to-play models will not work because the platforms are not conducive to indie developers and also because discovery will be a problem along the lines of what we see in mobile.
And as between Apple and Google, Google will win because of its market share and also because it has a better chance of solving content discovery.
Dennis Fong, chief executive of video game social network Raptr
The days of a gaming-only device are numbered, given the rise of smartphones and tablets as viable gaming platforms. So with that in mind, i think Microsoft is better positioned than Sony for the future. Microsoft has added some really cool features to make it a lot more useful and interesting in the living room.
That said, content is king. Since both MS and Sony have great exclusive games, neither will be going away any time soon. Microsoft did lock up some strong exclusives on the nongaming side though, such as the NFL, which should pay dividends in the future.
It's impossible to say whether Sony or Microsoft has the "edge," as both consoles boast their own distinguishing features and will appeal to consumers for different reasons – for example, Microsoft has integrated the next Kinect technology into the console, which provides players a new interactive experience. Meanwhile, Sony proposes a seamless experience for all PS4 games in the Vita. These two different approaches will appeal to different types of gamers. And as developers, we're excited about the potential both machines hold.
Tim Chang, managing director at Mayfield Fund and investor in game companies such as Ouya
On the record: I'm super-bullish on the new Xbox – they have so much buzz, momentum, and cool new features going for them that I think they'll continue to pull ahead of Sony PS4. [There will be] some cool new titles for Sony PS4 for sure, but the battle going forward is going to be about connected functionality and cloud-driven services in addition to what hot new exclusive titles you can launch with and how much eye candy they pack.
iOS will keep innovating interconnectivity between phone, tablet, and TVs, so we'll see tablet-plus connected TV gaming converging. Android will try to keep up, but the Bluetooth SW stack for native Android as well as the fragmented implementations by Samsung and other OEMs are actually a major hindrance for getting next-gen controllers to pair and communicate over BT. …
And of course I'm bullish on Ouya helping to drive a renaissance for indie developers – like the way XBLA, Steam, etc., should have been.
The promise of cloud gaming is still pretty cool, especially if it allows for great PC online titles like Eve, World of Warcraft, World of Tanks, Minecraft, etc., to be played on tablets and TVs
David Cole, analyst at DFC Intelligence
Overall, there has to be some concern that Microsoft is biting off more than they can chew. With no backward compatibility, the Xbox One is starting from scratch. Microsoft had a huge success with the Kinect, and that could be their downfall. The Kinect helped draw in a significant number of mainstream consumers. However, the Xbox brand resonated primarily with a core gaming group. Microsoft shouldn't assume they that group will automatically stay around as they try and target the elusive mass market. Sony learned that lesson the hard way in the transition from the PlayStation 2 to the PlayStation 3. In the U.S., Microsoft has a major advantage but they could easily screw that up very quickly. We only need to look at Nintendo's disastrous recent product launches for a lesson. This will be a marketing game and right now Sony seems to be winning.
Tim Merel, managing director at Digi-Capital
We believe the games market is splitting into "value" and "volume" markets. That prediction has not only come to pass but continues to accelerate dramatically. From platform, business model and geographic perspectives, we see more fundamental divergence than we did at that time. This has major implications across the entire games ecosystem (hardware, platforms, publishers, developers, enabling tech). We think that the coming 18 months will see even greater transformation than has gone before.
We continue to see the volume markets of high engagement, connected (mobile/tablet, iOS, Android, Over The Top ["OTT"]) and cross-platform (iOS, Android, OTT)/online [PC/web]) delivering long-term mass market growth. Despite (and partly because of) recent announcements, we see the value markets of console- and subscription-based MMO remaining large long term niches. [They are] till great places to operate, valuable, capable of producing great games companies and great games, but generally not on the same scale or with the same growth rates and profitability as the volume markets. Some of these value markets are trying to transform themselves into volume markets, and they may succeed in doing so despite the challenges. Naturally this is not absolute and there could be many exceptions.
Dan Fiden, partner at Signia Ventures
Nintendo is in a tough spot. They could have a terrific mobile business — now might be the time to consider building or licensing for iOS and Android.
This generation of game-focused hardware consoles will be smaller than the last, and fewer publishers will be willing to make $20 million bets on the blockbuster games that sell the hardware. Microsoft's announcement indicates they're not focused on insuring they retain the game hobbyist market. Their ability to retain them will say a lot about the power of players' investment in affinity for the Xbox Live community.
iOS and Android are the most important platforms in this generation: Penetration of the hardware is outstanding, they're generally developer friendly partners, and the tablet's potential as a gaming device is still largely untapped. Couple that with the possibilities around AirPlay, increasing mobile development budgets and corresponding increase in quality and depth, and migration of very talented core development teams to iOS and Android. There's an argument to be made that the winners of this generation have already been decided.
Ouya is a great story, but it will need to focus on building a brand and community for gamers — like Kongregate, or Humble Bundle combined with Xbox. The key is to become the Android game "channel" and to move away from participating in the brutal Android hardware refresh cycle. Hiring Kellee Santiago was a great move in this regard.
Jason Kay, principal at K2 Ventures
It seems safe to say at this point that Nintendo is likely to follow Sega's lead in moving out of the hardware business and focusing on all of the amazing brands and games in their stable (Zelda, Donkey Kong, etc). It seems hard to fathom that the Wii U can ever recover, and it feels like the only portable business is the smartphone business.
Microsoft and Sony are are in a very tight race. I expect it will largely be a replay of 7th generation with both consoles selling well, and consumer choice most likely based on affinity and account transfer" rather than any one emerging a big winner. Microsoft clearly has a huge edge in the Xbox live architecture, subscriber numbers, and functionality, but but Sony looks strong and has some unique selling features like the cloud steaming system that could become game changers."
I think that the PC will get stronger vs. the other two AAA consoles, but it probably has a ceiling because of price and the disintegrating PC marketplace vs tablet. There is an argument that tablet/laptop hybrids are going to take over. Perhaps that is true and then the line between these 3 and "mobile" below will blur quickly.
Android and iOS will continue to strengthen, with iOS in the premium segment and Android in a broader, value segment. The Android store should reach similar quality and ease of use to iTunes, if it hasn't already, so that old advantages of a tighter payment loop of iTunes will disappear.
At some point, The ios and Android will reach dollar sales parity with the former three. Scary, but it seems inevitable. So by that measure, mobile probably "wins." As you know, I think that happens as the games get PS3 level on tablet and the console pubs start porting down to tablet. There is a pricepoint question, though.
On Ouya: I've known Roy (Bahat, Ouya chairman) and Julie Uhrman (Ouya CEO) for a long time and am rooting hard for them. I think that its fair to say that I am excited for the launch and keeping my fingers crossed for great things. I think overall people want to call winners and losers way to early in the game.
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Car recalls go largely unnoticed in Australia. Tabloid television tends to be more interested in collapsing high chairs, choking hazards and canned food that gives you botulism.
That is, until Toyota told the world it was recalling more than 8 million vehicles for a sticking accelerator pedal.
The sheer size of the recall, the whiff of a potential cover-up and the graphic account of deaths linked to the defect made the world's media sit up and take notice. The internet also played a part, with the chilling recording of an emergency call � made to US authorities seconds before a family was killed in a runaway car � finding its way to Australia via YouTube.
No vehicle in Australia was affected by that recall but a subsequent local recall of Toyota's hybrid hero car, the Prius, focused the spotlight firmly on Australia's most popular car brand.
For the next few months at least, if Toyota recalls even a dodgy indicator bulb it's likely to attract significant media attention.
But in reality, recalls are a part of life in the automotive industry.
They're par for the course when you're putting together an incredibly complex piece of machinery.
Last year in Australia, vehicle manufacturers conducted about 70 recalls for safety-related issues.
More than 20 of the 40-odd brands on sale conducted at least one recall.
Mercedes-Benz conducted nine, mostly for various models in its commercial-vehicle range, while Citroen conducted 12. Both Ford's locally made cars, the Falcon and Territory, were recalled last year, while Holden's top-selling Commodore and the popular Captiva have also been recalled.
Of the vehicles recalled last year, the list of potential mishaps would be comical if it weren't so frightening.
In November last year, Chrysler recalled its 300C limousine for a wiring problem with its side airbags that could result in the wrong airbag deploying in an accident.
A month later, the company recalled some Jeep Grand Cherokee models for seat warmers that could overheat and burn the occupant.
Honda has also had problems with its airbags, recalling vehicles because of the risk that shrapnel from the airbag module could tear the airbags.
The Ford Transit, Fiat Punto, Nissan X-Trail and Dualis and Holden Captiva all had recalls relating to checking steering systems that could potentially lead to a loss of steering control or, as Fiat revealed in a carefully worded recall document, "could eventually break with consequences on the steering direction control".
Careful wording is the name of the game for product recall notices, with most companies perfecting the art of the understatement when announcing recalls.
Both the Ford Territory and Holden's VE Commodore have had recalls for brake pedal feel issues similar to the Toyota Prius, while the Hyundai Sonata and Kia's Carnival and Sorento all had problems with their brake lights not illuminating when the brakes were applied, increasing the risk of a rear-end accident.
New Chinese brand Great Wall Motors got off to an inauspicious start last year with a recall based on potential seatbelt failure in its V240 utility.
In the past 30 days alone, four vehicles � including the Prius � have been recalled for a range of problems.
Other culprits include the Peugeot 308 for a faulty bonnet latch, the Mitsubishi Grandis people-mover for a transmission fluid leak that could lead to under-bonnet fires and the Ford Explorer and F-Series for a cruise control defect.
None of the recalls, however, has had dire consequences for motorists.
While it's tempting to think that most motor vehicle safety recalls are triggered by a series of real-world tragedies as faulty cars career out of control and into school playgrounds and shopping centres, that's seldom the case.
Toyota's Prius recall related simply to the feel and performance of the brake pedal.
Although the company admitted later that there could be an increase in braking distances as a result of the problem, there was no suggestion of any accident linked to the problem and there were only two complaints from customers.
In fact, the majority of recalls are not generated by real-world incidents.
Most manufacturers these days perform what is known as accelerated wear testing.
The broad idea is to take a random sample of vehicles from the production line and then subject them, in a short space of time, to the equivalent of five, or even more, years of use.
That process usually takes place at an enclosed proving ground but car companies also put pre-production prototypes through their paces on the open road, exposing them to the Australian sun, dust and pock-marked roads to weed out any issues that might potentially derail a new model launch.
Doors are opened and shut repeatedly, engines are left running at full throttle for hours on end and cars are left to fry in the sun and freeze in giant refrigerators.
Apart from real world and virtual crash tests, prototypes are also driven into gutters to see whether their suspension will survive. It's this process that, in the majority of cases, generates the failures that go on to become recalls, long before any owner has encountered the problem.
Perhaps one of the most misunderstood elements of the vehicle recall system in Australia is what actually constitutes a recall.
Ultimately, there's a legal definition of this and (without wading through the legalese) a recall is implemented when a vehicle has been found to have a potential fault that could lead to a catastrophic failure and an immediate threat to safety.
So, when Kia Carnivals a few years ago began to suffer blown head gaskets, the importer moved to repair the cars.
However, this was not a recall because it was deemed that a failed head gasket posed no immediate threat to safety.
In that case, Kia's actions constituted a service campaign, not a safety recall.
A manufacturer's or importer's responsibilities regarding a recall are set out in law.
They are required to notify the Minister for Competition Policy and Consumer Affairs within two days of the recall. They also must inform the Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development and Local Government.
The ACCC will then monitor and audit the effectiveness of the product recall.
In the case of relatively new cars, the recall process involves contacting owners by registered mail until a certain percentage of owners (hopefully 100 per cent) have been notified and made aware of the problem.
In older cars (which might have changed hands one or more times) the manufacturer or importer is required to take out advertisements in popular media outlets.
The appearance and content of these advertisements is also determined by law.
But there is another side to the process that is equally as important as the legal requirements.
Brand experts say the ability of a manufacturer to bounce back from an embarrassing recall depends on its willingness to confront the issue head-on and the timeliness of its response.
Steve Witten, the executive director of automotive research for renowned US quality watchdog JDPower, says recovery from a recall often rests with the dealer network.
"The history with recalls is that if dealers handle customers well they can come out of the whole process more loyal to the brand than before. If they can get the cars in and out quickly they can come out of it just fine," he says.
He also believes that customers can distinguish between a safety recall and consistent sub-standard quality.
"With Toyota, it's not really a problem of frequency [of recalls] but more a problem of severity," he says.
But he warns that winning back trust with buyers can be a long-term process, as the stigma of poor quality can stay with a company long after a recall.
"It can take five years for perception to catch up with reality," he says.
A recall is also an incredibly expensive exercise for a company. Analysts estimate that the recent Toyota recalls will cost the company more than $US2 billion ($2.22 billion) to fix, not including the potential lost sales from the bad publicity.
With most of the world's car makers embracing globalisation, multibillion-dollar recalls are likely to become the norm rather than the exception. Not only are companies using common components across several different vehicle lines around the globe, they are also increasingly sharing components with their competitors. Peugeot and Citroen have become embroiled in the Toyota recall saga because of a joint venture with the Japanese giant that involves the production of a small city runabout. The Toyota Aygo, Peugeot 107 and Citroen C1 are essentially the same car under the skin and the Peugeot Citroen Group has been forced to recall its vehicles in line with the Toyota recall.
Peugeot and Citroen also share engines with BMW, as well as rebadging the Mitsubishi Outlander soft-roader.
So, while rival manufacturers may be privately revelling in Toyota's recall woes, most will be acutely aware that they are always just a widget away from a similarly damaging mega-recall.
To read more about safety-related issues, go to drive.com.au/safety.
Back to base
Alfa Romeo: 159, Brera, Spider � stiff brake pedal (478 vehicles affected)
Audi: A3, TT � transmission software (420), Q5 � loose trim (730)
Chrysler: 300C � side airbag wiring (1060), Jeep Grand Cherokee � heated seats (1364)
Citroen: C5 � loose tailgate struts, interior trim, engine running poorly, loose spoiler, steering wheel controls (1181), C6 � brake assistance (46), C2, C3, C3 Pluriel, Dispatch � light switch (1271)
Ferrari: F430 � rear tyre adhesion (50)
Fiat: 500 � drum brake pin (3), Punto � steering shaft (1046)
Ford: Territory � front brake hoses (83,354), Mondeo, Focus � brake vacuum booster (800), Falcon � brake booster check (20,864), Transit � steering wheel (427)
Great Wall Motors: V240 � seat belt failure (2396)
Holden: Commodore � brake pedal feel (3519)
Honda: CR-V � child restraint anchor (28), Accord CR-V (2001-2) � airbag inflator (2026)
Hyundai: Sonata � brake light switch (212)
Jaguar: XJ 2003/04 � brake pipe corrosion (230), Jaguar XF � fuel pumps (121)
Kia: Carnival, Sorento � brake light switch (432)
Land Rover: Discovery 3 and Range Rover Sport � fuel pump (1667), Discovery 3 and Range Rover diesels � brakes (5441), Range Rover � windshield (8), Defender � park brake (223)
Maserati: Quattroporte, GT � ball joints, seatbelt warning (216)
Mercedes-Benz: Viano, Sprinter, Vito � airbags, park brake, spare wheel, engine control unit, software, oil pan bolt (4851), S-Class � active suspension (42), M-Class � electronic tailgate (650)
Mitsubishi: Lancer Ralliart, Evo � fuel pipe (1184), Lancer, Outlander � brake pedal feel (21,000), Triton � U-bolt (14,900) and compliance plate (552)
Nissan: Maxima, Murano � engine intake duct (16,715), Navara � tail lamp reflector (544), Maxima � curtain airbag strap (1723), X-Trail, Dualis � steering (19,345)
Peugeot: 308 � alternator wiring, power steering, master cylinder (2294), 307 � exterior lighting (5263)
Renault: Scenic II � steering (457)
Subaru: Impreza � towbar (14,560)
Suzuki: Alto � fuel leak (794)
Toyota: Yaris � seatbelt (45,360), LandCruiser 200 � towbar (8899)
Volvo: XC70 � climate control (1), S80 and XC70 � windscreen wipers (89), S80, XC70, V70 and XC60 � engine cooling fan (753), S80, V70 and XC60 � fuel pump (764), XC60 � fuel line (717), XC90 D5 � power steering (1940)
Source: recalls.gov.au
Last year, hundreds of thousands of cars and commercial vehicles from more than 20 manufacturers were recalled in Australia to rectify a variety of issues.


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MOVIE SYNOPSIS [ +16 years-old ] Under the unique direction of Walter Powell and Cliff Reed, this full movie with audio in English (original language) was premiered in 2008. This movie, whose libretto belongs to Oliver Theess and Walter Powell, is an original production of USA. You can watch After School online on TV cable or theaters with original audio in English at different dates. This film premiered in theaters in 2008.
Rating: 5 by 6 users./
Runtime: 120 minutes
Geri Allen, Cecelia Antoinette, Gabrielle Dennis, Mekita Faiye, Asad Farr, Michelle Foster, Carlon Jeffery, Judd Johnson, Sabrina Lentini, Iris Little Thomas, Jeffrey Lorenzo, Tangi Miller, Scotty Noyd Jr., Brian Page, Poppin Pete and Walter Powell.
Drama, Comedy.
120-minute film (full movie) directed by Walter Powell and Cliff Reed.
The original audio of After School has dialogues in Dolby Digital, it was produced in USA.
It premiered in cinemas or television in 2008.
Screenplay written by Oliver Theess and Walter Powell.
Jaysen Accius and Joel Payne.
Tangi Miller, Walter Powell, Nina Brooks, Mekita Faiye and Lee Bryant.
This film was produced and / or financed by After School Films.
Composed by Brian Holtz.
Without commercial breaks, the full movie After School has a duration of 120 minutes; the official trailer can be watched in streaming on the Internet. You can watch this full movie free in EnglishDolby Digital in movie TV channels, renting the DVD or with VoD services (Video On Demand player, Hulu) and PPV (Pay Per View, Netflix).
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"The mediocre teacher tells. The good teacher explains. The superior teacher demonstrates. The great teacher inspires."
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Naked woman who performed furious sex act on bench while 'high on Spice' spared jail
A TEENAGER who pulled down her trousers and performed a sex act in front of stunned families in broad daylight has been given a nine-month community order.
Alice Coyle, 19, yanked off her knickers and masturbated while allegedly taking legal high Spice at Cornwall's Lemon Quay.
She admitted intentionally exposing herself and was today sentenced at Truro Magistrates Court.
Her lawyer Martin Pearce said: "Her actions brought huge public interest and it is a massive source of embarrassment to her."
A scandalous video of the young woman exposing herself went viral after eye-witnesses uploaded it to the web.
Lee, 32, a barber from Leigh near Wigan, was visiting family when he spotted the woman.
He told Daily Star Online: "I was disgusted, there were kids walking past – I was gobsmacked.
"There was a lady who went past and she had shopping in her trolley and she literally put the shopping in front of her kid's eyes so she couldn't see it and that's when i stopped filming and thought it was best to stop as the police took her away."
Lee says one of the woman's friends told people she had taken drugs, shouting: "She's on bloody Spice!"
"She just smashed herself down and ripped her pants off. I was like 'what'?" said the dad-of-one.
Spice can be sold as herbs sprayed with THC – the active ingredient in cannabis.
It can give users a raised pulse rate, dry mouth, lowering of inhibitions, dizziness, agitation and paranoia.
The court heard how troubled Coyle's mum had kicked her out and the woman, who has drink issues, was left homeless.
She must not enter alcohol treatment and has been placed on the Sex Offenders' register for five years.


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Delhi, India (PressExposure) September 27, 2007 -- According to a latest market research report "Middle East Retail Sector Analysis (2007-2010)" by RNCOS, with huge number of shopping centers, retail units, and malls cropping up all over the city, Dubai could possibly be on its way to enlist itself among the most densely shopped cities of the world. This aggressive retail activity in the city is expected to account for around 50% of its GDP by 2009.
Also, the report has identified tourism an instrumental parameter in deciding the retail sales of the city. The city generated around 35% of retail sales from tourism industry in 2006 and it is expected to touch 50% by 2010. The research report discusses the other factors too affecting the retail industry in the Middle East region in both positive and negative ways.
As per the report, Dubai Summer Surprises (DSS) plays a vital role in the retail tourism sector of Dubai. In 2005, this event alone attracted around 50% of the total tourists.
2007 commemorated the tenth edition of DSS (from June 21 to August 31) and as predicted, attracted more trippers than ever before.
DSS 2007 witnessed an anticipated 30-40% rise in both sales and footfall over the previous edition because of increased influx of tourists and residents. This sharp growth is generally ascribed to the DSS-related attractions and promotions offered in abundance by airlines, hospitality, travel and tourism, and retail sectors to visitors.
Apart from the annual events, emerging markets are also increasing the tourist influx to Dubai. Large number of inbound tourists from regions such as Far East flocked to the city all through 2006. In the first six months of 2006, hotel guests from Far East in Dubai crossed 152,000 and in the later half of the year, the number surpassed 177,000.
Experts say that consumer spending during the DSS 2007 has dwarfed the previous figures and exceeded AED 3 Billion, translating into high revenue generation for retailers. In 2006, around one million square meter of retail space in Dubai, with over 50% (around AED 1.3 Billion) of cumulative consumer spending, took away the major pie of DSS 2006 expenditure.
As the retail space in expanding in Dubai at an outstanding pace, retailers in the city, as per the RNCOS report, alone have to record sales worth over US$ 7.5 Billion by 2009 to maintain this enormous increment in shopping space and retail activities.
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Next year, the most iconic sneakers in modern history will celebrate a century of its existence. Over the years, Converse's All-Star sneakers have been more than a statement fashion accessory, they've been the symbols of irreverence, anarchy and anti-establishment sentiments. Here's how the quintessential sneaker came into being.
1917 – The All-Star is Born
Established in 1908 by Marquis Mills Converse, the company stormed into the scene after the release of performance shoes All-Star, devised especially for basketball players. The prototype was made of canvas and had a rubber sole.
1921 – Chuck Taylor Joins the Team
Basketball player Chuck Taylor was one of the firsts to try out the shoe. In 1921 he joined the company and made some structural changes to the original design.
1932 – The Signature Chuck Taylor All-Star Shoe
The new version was more flexible than its predecessor and came with a patch at the ankle for added support. By 1932, the sneakers came bearing Taylor's name and became wildly popular.
1936 – Basketball Shoes
Basketball was officially included in the Olympics in 1936. The American team beat Canada that year and won the gold–all in Chuck Taylor All-Stars too. This secured the sneaker's position as sport shoes further, to the extent that by World War II, American soldiers wore the shoes to training.
1960s – From Function to Fashion
After finding its champion in the likes of James Dean, Chuck Taylor All-Star became the 'it' accessory with the nonconformists. This was also the decade when Converse released the sneakers in multiple colourways, making it one of the first brands to do so.
1977 – All-Star Goes Punk
While The Ramones endorsed Pro Keds (yes, #FactCheck), the Sex Pistols made Chuck Taylor All-Star their thing, making it one of the key identifiers of the punk subculture.
1990s – All-Star Goes Grunge
Two decades later Kurt Cobain was seen wearing these to an award show, sparking off a trend that would be significant to the grunge persuasion.
2015 – All-Star II
After years of retaining its design, Nike (the company that bought Converse) introduced the Chuck II in 2015. With thicker Tensel canvas, Lunarlon cushioning, sewn in ankle patches and smaller toe-cap, this version is technologically up-to-date but still retains its status.
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