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Canterbury could see an increase in rape and sexual violence if a lap dancing club opens in the city, it has been claimed.
Oaten Hill and District Society vice-chairman Gillian Northcott Liles says research shows such venues increase sexually-motivated crimes nearby.
She made the claims as the society fights to stop a pole dancing club called The Bing opening in the former Farmhouse building in Dover Street.
Mrs Northcott Liles, 43, quotes figures from the Lilith Report, which states that since 1999 rape of women in Camden – which has seven sex clubs – has risen 50% and sexual assault by 57%.
She even put a poster in her window with information on the report to encourage passers-by to object to the plans before last Sunday's deadline.
It said: "The Oaten Hill and District Society is strongly opposing this application, which would allow late night/early morning opening for this "entertainment", together with the serving of alcohol (until 3am on Friday and Saturday nights).
"Research in other areas where such establishments have been opened show an increase of around a third in reported cases of rape and a half in cases of sexual harassment.
"Dover Street is a largely residential street with a number of nearby educational establishments and is a wholly inappropiate location for an establishment of this kind."
Mrs Northcott Liles said: "I've certainly seen people stop and look at the notice. The idea is to encourage people to contact the council and I think most people are aware of this now."
Since the application was submitted last month, opinion about the club has been split in the city, with some saying it will fill a late-night void while others argue it is inappropiately close to Christ Church, Stafford House and Canterbury College.
The licence, if granted, will see the club open from 8pm until 1am from Sunday to Thursday and 8pm until 3am on Fridays and Saturdays.
Fellow society member Fred Whitemore bumped into two of the men behind the plans as they were canvassing for support last week.
He said: "We spoke for about 10 minutes and it was a very polite conversation. I have no problems with them – what they are doing is perfectly legitimate.
"I just think there are concerns for the reputation of the area.
"Having said that, we have come across some who want the club as well."
The police have declined to comment on the application until it has been considered by the licensing committee.
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Several inmates may be suffering from botulism poisoning
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FLORENCE, Ariz. (KGUN 9-TV) - Seven inmates of the Arizona State Prison Complex Eyman in Florence are suspected to have botulism poisoning, a toxin that often comes from home-canned food and fruits, according to a Pinal County press release.
Four inmates became seriously ill on Saturday and were hospitalized. A fifth man also became ill later that day and two more inmates showed similar symptoms on Sunday morning. All seven are in intensive care.
Proactive treatment to confirm botulism can begin after consulting with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Once the CDC has confirmed that botulism is the illness of the inmates, they will release an anti-toxin to the state to further the treatment process.
It is suspected that the poisoning came from a contraband home-made alcohol made from fermented fruits, also known as a "hooch". It is not yet confirmed that this is the source of the botulism but samples of the home-made alcohol were sent to the CDC for lab testing.
Pinal County Public Health Officials are working on an investigation with the Department of Corrections and Arizona Department of Health Services to isolate and eliminate the source of botulism, determining if other inmates are affected and closely monitoring the health of inmates in the same pod, according to Heather Murphy, Pinal County Director of Communications.
Botulism cannot be spread from person-to-person through coughing, sneezing or other similar means. The toxin is mostly found in food and drink or through a contaminated wound or IV drug use.
Early symptoms include muscle weakness and difficulty speaking, chewing and swallowing. Untreated, botulism toxicity can lead to generalized weakness, difficulty breathing and paralysis.
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Game - Infrared
Artist: Game
Producer: Cool N Dre
Album: R.E.D. Album
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After a seemingly endless series of album delays and a few downright bizarre musical missteps (see P*ssy Fight... or better yet, don't.), could Game be back to his old, dope self again—just in time for the release of his fourth album? Never say never. Fresh off receiving widespread Booth approval for aggrieved single Pot of Gold, the Compton mainstay is back with Infrared, an LP leak likely to leave fans with high hopes for what lies ahead. Here, Cool & Dre's syncopated handclaps and sampled string stabs set a retro-informed mood as Jayceon Taylor updates us on his feelings regarding damn near everyone in the industry. And surprisingly, the vast majority of his musings are positive—though he does telegraph the potential revival of an old beef ("Will I ever go at Nas? Hell no! / Will I ever go at Jay-Z? I don't know!") Whether Game's back to his feuding ways or not, though, the emcee sounds rejuvenated and ready to reclaim his throne as a West Coast heavyweight. Or have I got it twisted? If you like hat you're hearing, be sure sure to mark your calenders for the August 23, release of his long-awaited senior set, The R.E.D. Album.
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