Two Bangladesh club cricketers who deliberately conceded runs to protest against poor umpiring in the Dhaka Second Division Cricket League have been banned from cricket for 10 years, local media reported on Tuesday.Lalmatia Club’s Sujon Mahmud conceded 92 runs in four legal deliveriesin his side’s match against Axiom Cricketers last month, peppering thefield with 15 no balls and 13 wides that also raced to the boundary.Fear Fighters Sporting Club’s Tasnim Hasan had conceded 69 runs in seven legitimate deliveries in a similar protest against the umpiring in an earlier match.”This incident has dented the reputation of Bangladesh cricket and we have taken a stern step because this was important for us,” Bangladesh Cricket Board director Jalal Yunus was quoted as saying by local newspaper the Daily Star.The two clubs have been barred indefinitely from competition. The captains, managers and coaches of both teams have been banned for five years.”They willingly tarnished the image of Bangladesh cricket,” Sheikh Sohel the BCB’s disciplinary committee chief said.”A bowler won’t be able to do such a thing without the order of their team management. From the whole investigation we realised that it was done to hurt Bangladesh cricket.” read more

Three-times Grand Slam champion Stan Wawrinka returned to the big stage in style on Monday, ousting sixth seed Grigor Dimitrov 1-6 7-6(3) 7-6(5) 6-4 on Centre Court at Wimbledon.The win followed the triumph for Wawrinka’s girlfriend Donna Vekic, who demolished fourth seed Sloane Stephens on Court One.”I think it was a good day for us at the office, that’s for sure,” Wawrinka told reporters. “Was great match from her. I watch it from home before coming back for my match.”The Swiss former world number three, whose ranking had dropped to 225 after a knee injury, fought a stubborn and determined match from the baseline to down the 27-year-old Bulgarian, who appeared beset by first-round nerves.It was a tough draw for Dimitrov but it looked like being a straightforward task for him after he wrapped up the first set in less than half an hour.Wawrinka is nothing if not tenacious, however, and he fought for every point, becoming more and more comfortable as the match went on.That winning feelingA first ever top 10 victory on grass – and you can see what it means to @stanwawrinka#Wimbledon pic.twitter.com/3Sng70AGBSWimbledon (@Wimbledon) July 2, 2018By contrast Dimitrov became more tense and inconsistent. He failed to convert two set points in the second set and that knocked his confidence, allowing Wawrinka back into the match.Dimitrov suffered again at the end of the third set. After breaking serve early, he dropped his own while serving for the set. Former Wimbledon champion John McEnroe, who was commentating, described it as choking.advertisementWawrinka’s long experience paid off in the two tiebreaks. The 33-year-old, who has won every Grand Slam except Wimbledon, was steady and cool, sending down rasping groundstrokes from both sides of the court.His intensity and focus continued into the fourth set, which he captured on Dimitrov’s serve when the Bulgarian could only tip a powerful return into the net.A textbook backhand down-the-line winner hands @stanwawrinka a two sets to one lead against Grigor DimitrovCue the celebrations… #Wimbledon pic.twitter.com/ML2I0zYkSOWimbledon (@Wimbledon) July 2, 2018Wawrinka said he never lacked motivation despite his long rehabilitation.”I know where I’ve come from with my injury, I know all the work I’ve been doing. It’s because I’m still really motivated to play any player, any court,” he said. The Swiss said his knee had held up well but he was sure he would be tired after the match which lasted two hours 45 minutes.”Mentally was the toughest part today. That’s where I’m the most tired, for sure. Then it doesn’t help for your body…”I should be okay, completely fine for my next match in two days.”A crest-fallen Dimitrov said it was hard to take defeat so early in the tournament.”He fought very hard. He deserved way more to win today than me,” the Bulgarian said.”When it came to the clutch moments, he seized those moments, simple as that. He served big when he had to, hit the big shots when he had to.”Dimitrov, who won the season-ending ATP championship last year, said he felt he had been practising well.”Maybe I can’t deal with the pressure right now and I want too much from myself,” he said. read more

5. Chris Carson runs like Adrian PetersonI do not think Chris Carson is on the same planet as AD, but he does have the same running style. They both roll straight up and down their heads bobbing like pistons pumping back and forth as quickly as possible. I thought No. 32 was terrific on Saturday, and that Gundy and Co. did a good job only riding him to the tune of 17 carries (for 104 yards). That was the first 100-yard game in the regular season by a pure RB (Tyreek had 102 vs. KSU last year) since Des Roland ran for 144 against OU in 2013 (!)6. It feels important for OSU to have big first quartersI know that’s a thermonuclear take, but this offense is sort of plodding in the way it operates. It doesn’t (and can’t) go for the kill early like that 2011 offense did. It doesn’t even seem to have the home run ball like in 2007-08 with Dez. It runs and it dinks and dunks and lumbers along to 25 or 33 points. So the way OSU is going to throttle teams is by getting a quick start on defense and special teams.In 2011, I loved OSU taking the rock on the opening kickoff and going for the jugular with 59 minutes left in the game. This year? I’d rather them start on defense and set the bar for what a team is going to be facing for the next four quarters. They certainly did against UTSA on Saturday.7. OSU was better, but I’m still down for more downfield throws“(Central Michigan and Central Arkansas) defended us so we can’t run the football,”Gundy told the Tulsa World last week. “When that happens, there are two ways to handle it. You throw a lot of passes, or you’re just physically better up front and your tailback is much better than the defense is at tackling, and you just say that we’re not concerning ourselves with the structure of the defense.”I wrote about this on Friday and said OSU needed to toss it around the yard a little bit more. On Saturday, OSU ran it 40 times and threw it just 26. Some of this was dictated by the fact that the game was a blowout early in the third quarter.Gundy noted why OSU needs balance after the game. I don’t disagree with this sentiment, but they need to do a better job of taking what defenses give them. I’ll have to confer with some folks on how UTSA was setup, but it felt like OSU was better at being “physically better up front” than it had been the last couple of games rather than taking what the D gave them (which it still needs to get much better at).Gundy: Carson key to offense. “We’re not physically dominating enough to run when we want and throw when we want. We have to stay balanced.”— Chandler Vessels (@ChandlerVessels) September 19, 20158. Nonconference games at homeThis stunned me for some reason.#okstate If this holds up, OSU improves to 29-1 in nonconference home games since stadium name was changed to Boone Pickens Stadium (2003).— Bill Haisten ?? (@billhaisten) September 19, 2015The even crazier part is that it was Houston (!) of all teams that beat OSU in BPS back in 2008. We got Sumlin’d. Or Dana’d. Or something.9. Mason Rudolph has been unbelievably efficient so far this year.The sophomore is 67/90 for 947 yards, 5 TDs and just one interception. Something tells me that if Glenn Spencer, Mike Yurcich and Mike Gundy all got in a room and tried to decide what numbers they would like their QB in this offense to have, that would be close to the consensus.Gundy: “(Rudolph) seems to be calm. I think he has a good feel for the game right now.”— Chandler Vessels (@ChandlerVessels) September 19, 2015 BOX SCOREAs every parent of a college student or adult who has gone through college knows, things change quickly when you’re 18-22 years old. Ohio State could beat the Jaguars two weeks ago. This week, it could barely beat Northern Illinois.Oklahoma State’s Achilles heel two days ago was that it can’t force turnovers or run the football. On Saturday against UTSA, it created seven and ran for 5.4 yards a pop. Things are suddenly looking much more optimistic than they were earlier this week. OSU rolled over the Roadrunners 69-14 on Saturday in its last tuneup before heading down to Austin to watch it burn for the Big 12 opener next weekend.Here are 10 thoughts I had on the game on Saturday.AdChoices广告1. Friction creates long postsThe last two weeks I’ve had a lot to say after the games because Oklahoma State looked mediocre. This week, not so much. You guys watched the thing. It was a good old-fashioned rout of an inferior opponent. It was fun. It was immense. It was everything we thought this OSU team would be coming into 2015. It was everything this OSU team should be: Elite on defense, strong in the running game and, ultimately, guided by the sure right hand of No. 2. It was, in a word, spectacular.Gundy: “I think this was the best team (we’ve faced), I just think we jumped on them.” #okstate— Mark Cooper (@mark_cooperjr) September 19, 20152. Young studs get playing timeOne unintended consequence of blowing somebody out is that you get players in who would not be playing in a 23-20 game. OSU opened the third quarter with a reverse pitch from one freshman (Jeff Carr) to another (Jalen McCleskey). There’s a rhythm to your season, and OSU is trying to build towards a wild November. It looked on Saturday like that’s what was happening. Darrion Daniels played a ton. Chad Whitener had six tackles. Kenneth Edison-McGruder (can we call him KenEd?) even had seven tackles. It was a good day for the youngsters in Stillwater.3. All those TOsComing into this game, Oklahoma State had forced two fumbles in the last two seasons (15 games). I wrote about this extensively earlier this week. It collected two in the first 116 seconds. Maybe Glenn Spencer’s strategy of not mentioning it this week during practice worked.Seriously though, because turnovers can be … random, the only concern about Saturday’s performance is that you emptied the tank on collecting picks and fumbles on a team against which you didn’t necessarily need it. This is what we like to call “a good problem to have.”4. Jordan Sterns is an absolute monsterI noticed on Saturday that OSU’s linebackers and secondary wrapped up better than they had been in the past couple of games. Sterns ended up with 13 tackles and this forced fumble and it felt like he had even more than that. The best part of this season so far for me in terms of the offense is how well Gundy has mixed and matched Rudolph and Walsh and how Rudolph continues to make plays like this.No. 2 may never be a legend for O-State, but man, he’s a heck of a college quarterback.10. The encouraging thing is …Oklahoma State didn’t do that much differently on Saturday than it did in the first two games. It just did it much, much better. That’s a good thing because it shows that this team knows what it is. Now, as a fan I’m mildly concerned because “who it is” and “what it does” seems dependent on getting turnovers (again, random) and running Chris Carson up the middle (I have more faith in sticking the male end of a USB cord correctly into a computer on the first try). But still, I’d rather a team understand what it is and simply develop that as the season wears on than still be trying to figure that out. While you’re here, we’d like you to consider subscribing to Pistols Firing and becoming a PFB+ member. It’s a big ask from us to you, but it also comes with a load of benefits like ad-free browsing (ads stink!), access to our premium room in The Chamber and monthly giveaways.The other thing it does is help stabilize our business into the future. As it turns out, sending folks on the road to cover games and provide 24/7 Pokes coverage like the excellent article you just read costs money. Because of our subscribers, we’ve been able to improve our work and provide the best OSU news and community anywhere online. Help us keep that up. read more

India Today Web Desk IndoreJanuary 9, 2019UPDATED: January 9, 2019 17:38 IST Ranji Trophy: Naman Ojha’s was the third wicket to fall for Madhya Pradesh against Andhra Pradesh. (PTI File Photo)HIGHLIGHTSMadhya Pradesh lost their last 7 wickets without adding run in their Ranji Trophy match against AndhraMadhya Pradesh were 35 for 3 off 13 overs. By 16.5 overs, they were 35 all outGirinath Reddy and Paidikalva Vijaykumar picked up a 6-wicket haul each in the 1st and 2 inningsIn a bizarre batting performance, Madhya Pradesh were blown out for 35 in their Ranji Trophy match against Andhra Pradesh in Indore on Wednesday. Andhra won the Elite Group B match by 307 runs following a horribe batting performance by Madhya Pradesh.In the first innings, Andhra were bowled out for 132 thanks to Ishwar Pandey’s four-wicket haul. Gaurav Yadav and K Kartikeya had finished with three wickets apiece.But it went horribly wrong for Madhya Pradesh in their first innings. Skipper Naman Ojha top scored with 30 as MP were bowled out for a paltry 91. Pareddy Girinath Reddy, a right-arm medium pacer, took 6 for 29 off 10.5 overs to lead Andhra’s fightback.There seemed to be some respite for the batsmen in Andhra’s second innings. Karan Shinde scored a fine 103 in his team’s 301 all out. Set a daunting task in the fourth innings, Madhya Pradesh would have expected to put up a better show.At 35 for 3 off 13 overs, there wasn’t a glimmer of hope for MP but what followed next must have left them shaken and rocked.Aryaman Birla was dismissed for 12 in the first ball of the 14th over, triggering a sensational collapse. MP lost their fifth wicket in the same over. VR Iyer was dismissed off the second ball of the 15th over while Kartikeya fell off the very next delivery.Pandey perished off the last ball of the 16th over. By 16.5 overs, the entire Madhya Pradesh innings was done – Andhra had won by 307 runs.KV Sasikanth(6 for 18) and Paidikalva Vijaykumar (3 for 17) were the only two bowlers Andhra needed to blow Madhya Pradesh away.advertisementFor MP, only two batsmen reached double figures in their second innings: Birla and Yash Dubey.Also Read | Hardik Pandya apologises for misogynistic comments on Koffee with Karan: Got carried awayAlso Read | Hardik Pandya, KL Rahul asked to explain controversial remarks on TV show within 24 hoursAlso Read | Rohit bhaiya, more than happy to babysit Samaira: Rishabh PantAlso Read | India vs Australia: MS Dhoni, Shikhar Dhawan begin preparations for ODIsFor sports news, updates, live scores and cricket fixtures, log on to indiatoday.in/sports. Like us on Facebook or follow us on Twitter for Sports news, scores and updates.Get real-time alerts and all the news on your phone with the all-new India Today app. Download from Post your comment Do You Like This Story? Awesome! Now share the story Too bad. Tell us what you didn’t like in the comments Tags :Follow Madhya PradeshFollow Andhra PradeshFollow Ranji TrophyFollow Naman OjhaFollow KV Sasikanth Ranji Trophy: Madhya Pradesh go from 35 for 3 in 13 overs to 35 all out in 16.5 oversRanji Trophy: Madhya Pradesh were bowled out for 91 and 35 against Andhra in their Ranji Trophy match in Indore. In the second innings, MP lost their last 7 wickets for 0 in less than 4 overs.advertisement read more

Learn Guitar (and Don’t Give Up) With the Fender Play App The Best Wired and Wireless Headphones for Travel Those looking for a pair of in-ears offering that magic mix of style, comfort, and excellent performance would do well to look at the latest from KEF, the M100. The M100 are a sharp looking pair of ear buds, and although their $150 MSRP makes them the most affordable pair the brand has yet released, there’s plenty of quality in the build to make these a coveted offering.Related: Audeze goes direct to Lightning with new EL-8 TitaniumsThe design begins with diamond-cut aluminum casings, cast into rounded pills with a “race-track” beveled edge that is sure to catch the light — and a few eyes, too. The earphones feel very solid in your hand, and that quality is echoed in the three-button iOS-compatible mic piece, and the casing around the jack, imprinted with the KEF logo. Apart the Racing Blue model shown here, the M100 come in Sunset Orange, Champagne White, and Titanium Grey.The earpieces extend from the buds at an ergonomic angle, creating an extremely comfortable fit. The fit allows users to wear them for hours throughout the day with no issue whatsoever, though we do worry that they may hang a little loosely for any rambunctious activities, such as your daily workout.Inside the angled chamber, the M100 sport 10mm drivers, in company with a low-resonance suspension ring of high-density foam to reduce distortion and control airflow.As for the sound, as we’ve come to expect from KEF, these headphones impress, offering a balanced exploration throughout the frequency spectrum, including firm and full bass, a smooth and detailed midrange, and some pleasant sparkle up top. Highlights include great reproduction of instrumental textures — especially instruments like sax, electric guitars, and synthesizers — as well as excellent stereo imaging. Again, balance is the key here, and the M100’s subtle approach to bass is a refreshing turn in today’s bombastic headphone marketplace.KEF’s M100 headphones are available for an MSRP of $150. And in our book, that’s going to be money well spent.A version of this post was originally published on our “brother site” Digital Trends. How to Shave With a Straight Razor 11 Best Gins for a Refreshing Gin and Tonic Editors’ Recommendations An Honest Review of Smartwool’s New Intraknit Base Layer read more

When it comes to finding the best skincare for men, it’s important to take into consideration the man’s age because, like all things in life, not every face is created equal.A man in his 20s is going to have skin that’s a touch oilier, more prone to breakout, and requires less exfoliation because those young skin cells are regenerating and turning over faster than you can say “over the hill,” therefore he is going to have its own set of special requirements when compared with a man in his 30s when the primary skin concern is battling aging as opposed to remedying a complexion issue. A man in his 30s is going to want more retinol, eye cream, and exfoliation than a man in his 20s, but much less of an intensive regimen than a man who has already hit his 40s and his skin is showing it. Men of middle age will see their skin dull, discolor, and start to sag and so a man in his 40s skincare goals should be focused on exfoliation, moisturization, and anti-aging.If this all sounds confusing and a little excessive, don’t be so daunted. After all, you’re only in one of the above age groups, so you only have one area to focus on. To make finding out which skincare regimen is best for you and your age, we mapped out the best products for the three prime decades of a man’s life. With a little preparation, a few products, and a dedicated routine, you can end up looking 30 when you’re 40 … or, in the case of Jared Leto, 23 when you’re nearly 50.Skincare for Men in Their 20sWhen it comes to good skincare, it’s never too early to start. Yep, we’re looking at you, kid.Men have a habit of trying to fix a problem rather than prevent one. If you start taking good care of your skin by the time you’re in your twenties, you’re ahead of the game. With your budget likely prioritizing booze and rent, good skincare may be towards the bottom of the list. So, we remind you that drinking gets you through the night, but your face sticks with you for good.If you want to look 21 forever, or at least get compliments on how good you look for years to come, these five basic steps (and corresponding products) will help you get on the right track.Wash Your FaceGuys, you need to be washing your face every day. You can wash once (at night) or preferably twice (morning and night), but ridding your skin of grit, grime, and gross stuff on a daily basis is a must since it allows for your skin to perform at its peak. Using a glycolic acid face wash like the one from Jack Black is a great way to get started. In the right doses, glycolic acid is great for ridding skin of dead skin cells without stripping oils that keep the skin balanced. This face wash is loaded with antioxidant-rich volcanic ash, which helps to repair skin while maintaining your moisture balance. If that wasn’t enough (that’s more than some products that cost twice as much), it can double as a mask when you want to give your face a little extra attention.Jack Black Deep Dive Glycolic Facial Cleanser – $22Shop NowSometimes You Gotta ScrubHaving a great cleanser is the first step in any skincare routine, but sometimes you need something with a little more oomph. Add this Exfoliating Scrub from Mario Badescu for a little texture in your routine. Earth-friendly ground seeds of the Ecuadorian ivory palm (never opt for micro-beads) polishes skin while aloe vera, coconut, ginger, ginkgo, and green tea hydrate and invigorate. (If this doesn’t appeal to you, check out our roundup of the best exfoliators.) Don’t forget: Scrubbing before a shave is a great way to help prevent ingrowns.Mario Badescu Botanical Exfoliating Scrub – $26Shop NowTake Care of the EyesEyes show age. The skin around your eyes is some of the thinnest you have, and if you are going to be living your best life all night, then you need a strong, kick-ass eye cream to help hide the evidence. Recipe For Men is a luxury brand from Sweden that is known all over the world, but they also have a collection that is made for the every man (it’s a lot less expensive). The core values of the company mean you’re getting a great product, no matter what. The price means you can afford it. Pro tip: Keep this in the refrigerator for a cooling sensation that will snap your eyes into shape in record time. For other eye cream options, head here.Recipe For Men myEyes Anti Dark Circles Eye Gel – $20Shop NowUse SPF Every Day — No ExceptionsIf you invest in one thing to ensure good skin as you age — and only one thing — it should be a facial moisturizer with SPF. This is nonnegotiable. You can put all the lotions and potions you want on that mug, but if you are getting too much sun, you’re just throwing money away. Yes, other products will do wonders in helping you fend off Father Time, but using sunscreen isn’t just for vanity — it’s for your health. Plus, a lot of those anti-aging products can make your skin more sensitive to the sun. Kiehls Facial Fuel is one of our favorites, but we also have a full list of suggestions.Kiehls Facial Fuel SPF 15 – $42Shop NowZap Those ZitsFor most of us, zits don’t ever go away. Those people that say they go away after your teenage years are liars. Zits will settle down a bit and only show up for important occasions, making them all the more frustrating. It’s likely you don’t need all that crazy acne stuff anymore (unless you have cystic acne, in which case, listen to your dermatologist, not me). This Overnight Spot Treatment from (Malin + Goetz) works on the targeted area and works fast. By the time you wake up in the morning, chances are you’ll be zit-free, or at least well on your way. No need to use another medication during the day either — too much attention to a zit can dry out your skin, causing it to go into oil overdrive, which is what helps cause zits in the first place. If you need something for the daytime, try one of our other fave zit zappers.(Malin + Goetz) Acne Treatment Nighttime – $22Shop NowAging out of your 20s? You better take a look at how to take care of your skin once you hit your 30s…Skincare for Men in Their 30sLuxy/Getty ImagesBy now, you should have gotten the memo that taking care of your skin is pretty much a must if you want to age well. If not, refer to our advice on beginning a good skincare regime in your 20s. That’s a great place to start — and it’s never too late to start.Those of you who are graduating into your 30s, congratulations! Welcome to the decade many men call one of the best of their lives (said the 30-something author of the post you’re currently enjoying). We trust that, by now, you have established a good foundation of washing, hydrating, and protecting your skin, so it’s time to dive in a little deeper into keeping that skin looking better, longer.As we get older, our skin loses its ability to bounce back. Much like how our metabolism slows, our eyesight fades, and our hair falls out, our skin changes quite a bit as we age. After we hit 20, 1 percent less of collagen is produced in the dermis each year and the skin’s natural exfoliation process decreases by almost 30 percent. Once we hit our thirties, fat cells shrink due to moisture transfer slowing down between the layers of the skin. And this is just the stuff you can’t avoid. Things like your skincare routine, diet, and, most of all, sun exposure can speed all this up faster than you can say Botox.So what are you going to do about it? For starters, using products that contain higher doses of antioxidants and vitamin A derivatives like retinol, as well as regular exfoliation will help you keep your skin in youth mode, allowing you to age a little more like George Clooney and a little less like Kieth Richards. These five basic steps (and corresponding products) will help you get on the right track.Vitamin A for EffortBy 30, you should be adding a retinol to your routine. Retinol is the hero when it comes to fighting off wrinkles. It’s one of the many derivative forms of vitamin A and it increases cell turnover which can help to actually reverse damage. There isn’t really another product you just go out an buy that does that. Our pick for those of you just getting started with retinol is this duo from Dermalogica. It allows you to ease into retinol by letting you customize your overnight treatment. Vitamin A products like this can be drying or irritating, but if you start slow, and early, it will become your skin’s best friend.Dermalogica Overnight Retinol Repair – $89Shop NowTake a Hit of (Alpha Hydroxy) AcidYes, there is a tonic outside of that which goes well with gin. This potent skin tonic is packed with Alpha Hydroxy Acids like Lactic Acid, Azelaic Acid, and Salicin to keep skin in its peak condition. Gentle enough to use daily (we prefer it as an aftershave with an added kick) swiping this over your face not only helps prevent breakouts like any good post wash tonic should do, it also gently exfoliates skin, therefore, helping to keep wrinkles at bay. The key to all skincare, but especially a routine that involves vitamin A products and acids, is regular sunscreen use.REN Ready Steady Glow Daily AHA Tonic – $35Shop NowUse SPF DailyNow that you have embraced retinol and acids for cell-turnover and exfoliation, it’s time to up your daily dose of SPF. We’ll say it again and again — sunscreen is an absolute MUST if you want to fend off the signs of aging. And whereas the aforementioned products do wonders your skin the envy of all who see it, you’re just wasting your time if you don’t protect it every day. This new sunscreen from Avène is our pick because it’s chemical sunscreen-free and specifically made for those who have oil-prone skin and don’t like wearing sunscreen (so … most guys). On top of that, there are added antioxidants that help protect skin from other harmful elements out there and of course Avène Thermal Spring Water to help hydrate the driest skin.Avène Mineral Light Mattifying Sunscreen Lotion SPF 50 – $28Shop NowFight off the Free RadicalsSpeaking of antioxidants – if you haven’t started already, it’s OK. Your 30s are a great time to add an antioxidant serum to the mix. Resveratrol and ferulic acid are both antioxidant powerhouses and in this concentration, you’re doing your skin a solid by using a couple drops every morning. Yep, all you need is a couple drops after you wash and before you put on any creams and sunscreens. Your skin will have a protective base layer fending off free-radicals caused by pollution. Other brands can charge well over $100 for this kind of stuff, but we wanted to let you in on the secret of The Ordinary, where you can get almost any of their products for less than $10.The Ordinary Resveratrol 3% + Ferulic Acid 3% Antioxidant Serum – $8Shop NowPay Extra Attention to the EyesThe skin around your eyes is the thinnest skin you have. Baggage and wrinkles show up here first, and once they do, good luck getting rid of them without the aid of your neighborhood dermatologist. So now that you’ve hit your 30s, spend a little extra and give them something with some strength. Ferulic acid (the same as above) and retinol (yep, same too) are added to the Dr. Dennis Gross ECG Complex to act together and keep the delicate eye area looking it’s best by keeping skin not only super hydrated but also gently exfoliated.Dr. Dennis Gross Ferulic + Retinol Eye Cream – $69Shop NowSkincare for Men in Their 40s (and Beyond)Aziz Ary Neto/Getty ImagesIf you’ve been smart enough to take good care of your skin while in your 20s and 30s, then your 40s should only require a few moderate additions. If you haven’t, and you’re starting to see those fine lines turn into straight up wrinkles, you may want to take a more drastic approach and investigate dermatological procedures like Botox and fillers. There’s no shame in wanting to look your best because when you look better, you feel better, right?What’s really going on with your skin once start going over that hill? Well, for starters: gravity. Yep, you’ve been fighting gravity for decades and it really starts to win once you hit 40. What else? Your body’s collagen (what keeps your skin “plump”) and elasticity (what lets it bounce back from the natural aging process) have been on the decline over the last decade, but that deterioration really starts to pick up the pace.To fend off future wrinkles (or worse), you need to up your defense against these three offenders. Below are some of our favorite skincare products to add to your good skin regime that will help fight back against this aggregate of aging. For those of you behind in the good skin game, it’s OK. Pick these up now, and you’ll certainly see some results sooner than you can say “40 is the new 30.”Lab Series Max LS Daily Renewing Cleanser – $42Guys tend to think that in order to achieve a clean face, it’s got to squeak. It’s not true — you actually want to hold on to some of that oil. As our skin gets older, it gets dryer, which will only get worse if you keep using that same oil-absorbing face wash you used as a 20-something. Switch out whatever soap you’re using for this creamy cleanser from Lab Series that leaves your skin feeling fresh while helping keep that all-important moisture where it belongs: in your face.Shop NowMalin+Goetz Resurfacing Glycolic Acid Pads – $52Not only does our skin get dryer as we age, but it stops renewing itself as much as it once did. That’s called “cell renewal,” and it’s what kept your skin glowing when you were younger. To give your skin’s natural renewal process a push, use these Glycolic Pads from Malin+Goetz. The pads help fend off fine lines while keeping hyper-pigmentation, or dark spots, away. Use these bad boys once or twice a week, and you’ll notice a big difference in no time.Shop NowSkinCeuticals Discoloration Defense – $98What’s one of the biggest giveaways that you’re getting older? Age spots — it’s right there in the name after all. You don’t have to see spots though. Using a targeted treatment to fight them, like this Discoloration Defense from SkinCeuticals, is a necessary step if you really want to fade any surfacing darkness. Most important with any dark spot treatment? Consistency. Use this twice a day, every day, to get rid of those stubborn spots. They took years to get here, so they aren’t going down without a fight. Be patient and dedicated and you’ll definitely see results.Shop NowClinique For Men Maximum Hydrator Activated Water-Gel Concentrate – $39Men aren’t typically the ones to grab the rich, heavy, anti-aging cream to keep hydration up and wrinkles down. Add this lightweight — no really, it’s super light — Water-Gel Concentrate from Clinique For Men to your routine after you wash and before your go-to moisturizer to give your skin a hydrating boost. 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zoom China Communications Construction Company (CCCC) has signed an investment and financing framework deal with Industrial and Commercial Bank of China (ICBC) on the development of Port San Luis in Brazil.With a total investment of USD 700 million, Port San Luis will be financed by ICBC, and jointly constructed by CCCC South America Regional Company and Brazil’s Thorell.CCCC will hold a 51% stake in the port and undertake the engineering, procurement, and construction of the project. The port will be operated by CCCC.As informed, the company’s subsidiary Concretmat Engineering undertook the preliminary design consultation for the project.“The signing of the agreement marks a major breakthrough of CCCC in its localized operation in South America,” CCCC said commenting on the agreement.Located in the marine outfall of southeastern Brazil, close to Brazil’s main grain-producing area, Port San Luis boasts good natural water depth conditions. After being built, the port will mainly transport grain, chemical fertilizer, oil products and bulk cargo, CCCC said.The project has been supported by the governments of both countries.Chinese port operators have been very busy over the recent period with regard to investing in overseas port assets.Moreover, port assets in Africa and Latin America are expected to see more interest from Chinese investors as they work to satisfy their appetite for major acquisitions.The strategic advantage supporting the recent acquisitions by Chinese investors is that they are willing and able to pay a premium for port assets, as indicated by Drewry.One of such examples is the recent purchase of a 51 percent stake in the Spanish container terminal operator Noatum Port Holdings by COSCO Shipping Ports Limited for which COSCO paid a premium (14.9x EV/EBITDA).This is further facilitated by low interest rates from Chinese banks, as bank loans supporting the Belt and Road Initiative have interest rates of only 2-3.5 percent, providing a scope for more aggressive bids.Furthermore, as explained by Drewry, overseas acquisitions by Chinese port operators are earnings-accretive investments and diversify geographical risk simultaneously. read more

Confirming in regulation the renewable electricity target of 40 per cent by 2020 Defining how much power, about 20 per cent, from the Lower Churchill project that Nova Scotia Power must use to meet the 2020 provincial renewable electricity target Providing for the possibility of Nova Scotia Power surpassing, rather than just meeting, its minimum renewable electricity target for 2013 Balancing wind with other electricity resources to meet 2013 and 2015 renewable electricity targets while ensuring system reliability Reflecting government’s announced cap on the use of forest biomass for electricity, and specifying that biomass can not be primary forest products and used first as fuel Improving the definition of First Nations eligibility Setting a minimum of Nova Scotia capital invested. The province released the proposed amendments to the renewable electricity regulations today, June 27, for a 30-day public comment period. “These proposed changes will ensure we reach our renewable electricity goals of stabilizing electricity costs and creating a greener, more sustainable province for future generations,” said Energy Minister Charlie Parker. “We look forward to the public’s comments on these changes that we feel will increase the amount of renewable electricity produced in the province.” The regulations, enacted in October 2010, were developed following a comprehensive consultation process. At that time, government indicated amendments would be required as additional decisions were made. “This is another step in putting our Renewable Electricity Plan in action and encouraging renewable energy development in our communities,” said Mr. Parker. “These projects will help create jobs, reduce our dependence on fossil fuels, stabilize electricity prices and allow us to meet our 2015 and 2020 energy targets.” The amendments include: A copy of the proposed amendments and a guide providing a description of the policy rationale and how the amendments are intended to work can be found at www.gov.ns.ca/energy/public-consultation/. Comments will be accepted on or before July 27. Send comments in writing by mail or email to: Renewable Electricity RegulationsRegulatory and Strategic PolicyNova Scotia Department of Energy5151 George St., Suite 400P.O. Box 2664Halifax, NS B3J 3P7 E-mail: renewableregs@gov.ns.ca All submissions, including names of people making them, will be available on the Department of Energy website at http://www.gov.ns.ca/energy/ read more

OTTAWA — NDP leader Jagmeet Singh is a well-known cycling enthusiast whose folding bike seems to travel almost everywhere he does.Singh now wants to bring his love for two-wheeled-transportation to Canadians everywhere with a national strategy to make cycling safer for everyone.On Thursday, Singh led a bike tour of downtown Ottawa with several of his party’s local candidates to highlight the need for better cycling infrastructure.NDP MP Gord Johns has a private member’s bill before Parliament to establish a national cycling strategy that would commit Ottawa to set targets for expanding cycling infrastructure, encourage more Canadians to use bikes to get around and create a public-education campaign on cycling safety for cyclists and motorists.A national cycling strategy was also a promise in Singh’s 2017 run for the NDP leadership.Singh says investing in transit and cycling infrastructure is not only helpful to reduce the amount of time Canadians spend stuck in traffic, it’s also better for the environment.“We’re determined to make it easier and safer to ride,” Singh tweeted before embarking on the four-kilometre bike from an Ottawa bike store to the Parliamentary district.According to the Inrix global traffic scorecard, Toronto residents spent the equivalent of nearly seven days stuck in traffic in 2018, Montreal residents nearly six days, and Vancouverites more than four days.Statistics Canada data says about 7,500 cyclists are injured in Canada every year.Building dedicated bike lanes that are separated from traffic has been found to reduce accidents and deaths but doesn’t eliminate them.Bike Ottawa, an advocacy organization lobbying for more segregated cycling lanes and lower speed limits on residential streets, said it has survey results that suggest up to one-third of Ottawa residents want to bike but are waiting for safer infrastructure to do so. Bike counters on segregated bikes lane built through Ottawa’s downtown in 2011 found the number of bikes on the route almost doubled over the first four years.But the segregated lanes are not perfect, with as many as five cyclists struck every month along that lane, often by drivers making right-hand turns in front of cyclists they fail to spot coming up beside them.The Canadian Press read more

Meredith (Michelle Rambharose) is a budding singer/songwriter who dreams of stardom but holds back from putting her own stuff on YouTube, posting covers instead. For Jay (Dakota Jamal Wellman), getting recruited to a professional hockey team could bring his family out of socio-economic precarity, so Meredith helps him by posting videos of his best on-ice moves, in hopes he’ll be spotted by the pros. Advertisement Login/Register With: When awkward Rosie (Leah Fong) goes viral with a crowdfunding campaign for her sick dad, Meredith is consumed with jealousy and lashes out online. The three schoolmates’ lives grow more intertwined and more fraughtREAD MORE Twitter This play for audiences aged 12 and up packs an impressive amount of timely material into a 45-minute running time. The theme is the risks and rewards of putting yourself out there on social media — something that, as the three actors pointed out in a post-show discussion, is more complex and acute for today’s teenagers than the rest of us can probably imagine.Dean Patrick Fleming’s deft staging for Geordie Productions toured Quebec schools last year and is currently playing at Young People’s Theatre for school groups and, on the weekends, public audiences. Advertisement Advertisement Dakota Jamal Wellman plays Jay, a young man who hopes to get recruited to a professional hockey team so he can pull his family out of socio-economic precarity, in Instant. (SYSTEM / YOUNG PEOPLE’S THEATRE) Facebook LEAVE A REPLY Cancel replyLog in to leave a comment read more

Rabat- It seems that the direction of Raja of Casablaca was determined to hire a Tunisian coach no matter what. After Nabil Maaloul, the former coach of Tunisia’s national team and the Esperance of Tunis, was prevented from rescinding his contract with the Doha-based Al Jazeera Sport channel, the Moroccan team hired his fellow countryman Faouzi Benzerti.According to Moroccan news portal Menara, the direction of Raja has officially finalized its negotiations with the Tunisian coach, who is reported to arrive in Casablanca next Monday. Last Thursday, the Casablanca team decided to sack Moroccan coach Mohamed Fakhir.The dismissed coach was instrumental in helping Raja of Casablanca win Morocco’s football soccer last year, which qualified the club to participate in the FIFA Club World Cup scheduled to take place from 9 to 21 December in Morocco.© Morocco World News. All Rights Reserved. This material may not be published, rewritten or redistributed read more

Rabat – Moroccan exports, excluding phosphates and by-products, reached a record MAD 145.7 billion  in 2013, compared to MAD 136,5 billion  in 2012, which is a 6.7 pc progression, says the exchange office.This positive trend is credited to the car-making sector which progressed by 23.3 pc while the sector of agriculture and food industry grew by 3.4pc, says the source which notes that exports of the aeronautic sector went up by 14.7pc.Meanwhile, imports of energy products were worth MAD 102.4 billion , compared to MAD 106.62 billion  in 2012, scoring a 4pc decline. read more

FERNLEY, Nev. — Efforts to protect part of the desert trail thousands of emigrants followed west through northern Nevada in the 1840s could ultimately benefit from construction of an industrial park in Fernley about 35 miles (56 kilometres) east of Reno.Known as the Fernley Swales, the deep sand trenches are part of what now is the California National Historic Trail. They were carved by wagons and oxen in the Forty Mile Desert between the Humboldt and Carson rivers.Mark IV Capital recently purchased the land for its new Victory Logistics Center, including a parcel with a federal easement for the trail.Vice-President Ross Pfautz said the company was aware of the properties’ protections when the land was purchased and already has been in talks with a local conservation group.___Information from: Reno Gazette-Journal, http://www.rgj.comThe Associated Press read more

HALIFAX — The court-appointed monitor overseeing the search for the $260 million owed to clients of the faltering QuadrigaCX cryptocurrency exchange says it recently found more than $900,000 in digital assets — only to see more than half of those crypto-coins escape its grasp.The bizarre turn of events was revealed Tuesday in the first court report submitted by Ernst and Young, which was appointed monitor Feb. 5 when the Nova Scotia Supreme Court granted the insolvent company protection from its creditors.The report says the monitor learned last week that QuadrigaCX was holding $902,743 in Bitcoin, Litecoin and Ether cryptocurrencies in so-called hot wallets — but something went wrong on Feb. 6. This Quadriga client lost his entire life savings in $560,000 mistake How Gerald Cotten built Quadriga — and created the ensuing crypto storm Scores of sleuths are searching for Quadriga’s frozen crypto coins — if they even exist at all Ernst and Young says QuadrigaCX “inadvertently” transferred 103 bitcoins valued at $468,675 to so-called cold wallets, which the company is now unable to access.“The monitor is working with management to retrieve this cryptocurrency from the various cold wallets, if possible,” the report says. “The monitor has made arrangements to transfer the remaining cryptocurrency into a cold wallet which will be retained by the monitor.”About 115,000 QuadrigaCX customers are owed about $70 million in cash and $190 million in Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies.The Vancouver-based exchange was shut down Jan. 28, more than a month after its CEO and sole director — Nova Scotia resident Gerald Cotten — died while travelling in India, leaving his company without access to much of its cryptocurrency.His widow, Jennifer Robertson, has said in court documents that Cotten was the only person with access to his laptop, which is thought to contain the digital keys to the cold wallets.Cold wallets are offline storage devices protected by encryption technology. Cryptocurrency exchanges typically use them to store the bulk of their digital assets, which puts them beyond the reach of online hackers.Hot wallets are online sites that store smaller amounts of cryptocurrencies, making them readily available for trading — a practice akin to using a currency float in a cash register.The latest twist in the QuadrigaCX case is sure to feed rampant online speculation about the company’s dealings. Court documents have pointed to persistent rumours about Cotten’s death and threats aimed at his widow, who lived with Cotten just outside of Halifax.Aside from the cold wallet snafu, Ernst and Young also reported that there is more than one laptop at the centre of the case.Electronic devices recently retrieved from an encryption expert working for QuadrigaCX include: two active laptops; two older model laptops; two active cellphones; two dead cellphones; and three encrypted USB flash drives.As well, steps have been taken to retrieve Cotten’s desktop computer from his home office in Fall River, N.S.“The applicants (QuadrigaCX) and the monitor will continue with their efforts to access Mr. Cotten’s devices, find and access any QuadrigaCX cold wallets that exist, and locate any other cryptocurrency belonging to Quadriga and report back to the court in respect of these activities.”Much of the $70 million in real money owed to creditors is in the form of bank drafts, which the company has failed to deposit in a financial institution because regular banks remain leery of dealing with unregulated cryptocurrency businesses.Nine third-party payment processors that worked with Quadriga have been told that any funds belonging to the company, including bank drafts, must be delivered to the monitor.According to Robertson, one of those processors has five bank drafts worth $25.2 million.However, Ernst and Young confirmed it has yet to receive any funds from those businesses.“It may be necessary for the applicants (QuadrigaCX) and monitor to return to the court for additional assistance in … securing the return of funds from third party payment processors,” the report says.“The applicants and monitor are working with the issuing banks … to determine the necessary documentation and/or endorsements required to facilitate the transfer and negotiation of the bank drafts for deposit into the disbursement account.”Ernst and Young also confirmed that it is working with the company to preserve data stored on a series of third-party servers, though it remains unclear where all of those servers are located.The findings in the report are based on unaudited financial information, including QuadrigaCX’s records and other financial information, and interviews with its directors, senior management team, consultants and legal advisers.While a list of creditors has been compiled, it won’t be made public. Nova Scotia Supreme Court Justice Michael Wood, in his initial order on Feb. 5, said the identities of the users would remain secret because those who trade cryptocurrencies typically remain anonymous.More than 500 affected users have contacted Ernst and Young since the insolvency process began.Meanwhile, QuadrigaCX is being kept afloat by Robertson, who has contributed $150,000 to cover operating costs.Documents filed with the court last month, including an affidavit from Robertson, state that QuadrigaCX users were owed $180 million in cryptocurrency, but Ernst and Young says that figure is actually $190 million. read more

With the support of the UN Mission in Sierra Leone (UNAMSIL), the airlift of Nigerian troops and equipment – the vanguard elements of the multinational force authorized last Friday by the Security Council – continued today. Following the arrival of 184 troops yesterday, UNAMSIL said that by mid-afternoon today, 152 more Nigerian soldiers, two armoured personnel carriers (APCs), one land rover and one day’s supply of rations had been moved from Sierra Leone to Liberia. More troops are expected in the coming days as the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) leads the efforts on the ground to enforce a ceasefire and clear the way for the distribution of food and medicine to hundreds of thousands of people uprooted by fighting between forces loyal to President Charles Taylor and rebel factions, the Liberians United for Reconciliation and Democracy (LURD) and the Movement for Democracy and Elections in Liberia (MODEL). UN agencies have welcomed the arrival of the peacekeepers in the hope that the deployment will enable the return of aid workers and help stave off the deepening humanitarian crises in Monrovia, where hundreds of thousands of people, including a patchwork of refugees from Sierra Leone and internally displaced persons (IDPs), are living in the streets without adequate food, shelter or sanitation. The UN’s refugee agency said today that it is gearing up to resume operations and aid distribution, and will return some international staff to Liberia. It is also ready to begin repatriation of Sierra Leonean refugees from Monrovia to Freetown. The UN High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) had been forced to call off its emergency evacuation programme – which had returned some 1,250 Sierra Leonean refugees home on the ship MV Overbeck since early July – almost two weeks ago, when fighting intensified around Monrovia’s chief ports.Today, UNHCR said the Overbeck is currently docked in Freetown, where it is being loaded with trucks, light vehicles, fuel, blankets and other relief items. The agency’s emergency staff will sail to Monrovia with this aid convoy as soon as the UN security team gives its clearance. The ship will then return to Freetown with 300 Sierra Leonean refugees who had registered for emergency evacuation before the operation was interrupted by the fighting.Another ship chartered by the UN World Food Programme (WFP) is scheduled to leave Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire, with supplies and staff from WFP, the UN Children’s Fund (UNICEF), Oxfam and UNHCR tonight. It will be docked off the port in Monrovia pending security clearance. The WFP ship is also carrying 3 tons of high-energy biscuits – enough to feed some 25,000 people – as well as communications and logistics equipment.In another sign of hope for the people of Liberia, the UN will launch a revised humanitarian appeal for the country tomorrow morning in New York. The Special Representative of the Secretary-General for Liberia, Jacques Paul Klein, will deliver opening remarks at the launch. The original 2003 Consolidated Appeal for Liberia launched last November has received less than 22 per cent of the more than $42 million requested. read more

by Carolyn Thompson, The Associated Press Posted Jan 29, 2015 1:03 pm MDT AddThis Sharing ButtonsShare to TwitterTwitterShare to FacebookFacebookShare to RedditRedditShare to 電子郵件Email Fans snap up ‘Beast Mode’ caps worn by Seahawks’ Lynch; part of his own line of apparel BUFFALO, N.Y. – Hats off to Marshawn Lynch.While barely saying a word, the Seattle Seahawks running back has created a run on the “Beast Mode” caps he’s been wearing at Super Bowl press appearances.The two baseball caps Lynch wore this week while answering reporters’ questions with single scripted lines have sold out on Lynch’s website, where they’re part of his own Beast Mode apparel line.Buffalo-based New Era Cap Co. makes the caps for the football player and says more are on the way.“Over the past 20 years, there’ve been different moments in time where a celebrity is seen wearing a different cap and the next day people are clamouring to find that product,” Stuart Domanowski, football category director at New Era, said Thursday.One of the earliest times was when movie director Spike Lee wore a red Yankees cap during a World Series game in the 1990s.The Lynch case is somewhat different, Domanowski said, because the caps are a collaboration of two brands. Instead of a team logo, they feature Lynch’s angular Beast Mode logo on New Era styles. Lynch and New Era designers worked together on colour combinations and fabrics.The grey-billed navy cap Lynch wore while repeatedly telling media day reporters, “I’m just here so I won’t get fined,” is a 9Fifty snapback style that retails for $33.“Yes, this is the hat Marshawn wore during the 2015 SB Media Day,” the website says.Lynch could be fined for wearing the hat if the National Football League deems it broke the rule requiring players to wear team-issued apparel on media day.NFL spokesman Brian McCarthy declined to comment.Lynch wore a black and charcoal version the next day while reciting, “You know why I’m here” in response to questions. That hat is listed for $40.New Era is the official supplier for the National Football League and is also making the caps the Super Bowl winners will wear on the field after Sunday’s game. The company has made a small number of hats in advance for game day, Domanowski said, some featuring the Seahawks as Super Bowl champs, the others crowning the New England Patriots.____AP Sports Writer John Wawrow contributed to this report. FILE – In this Wednesday, Jan. 28, 2015, file photo Seattle Seahawks’ Marshawn Lynch attends a news conference in Phoenix, for NFL football’s Super Bowl XLIX. The NFL may not like those “Beast Mode” caps Lynch has been wearing during his Super Bowl press appearances, but the fans apparently do. As the league reportedly considers fining Lynch for promoting an unauthorized brand, the New Era Cap Co. is busy making more of the caps after they sold out on Lynch’s website. (AP Photo/Matt York, File) read more

← Previous Story Bjarte Myrhol three more seasons as a “Lion” Next Story → AaB keep Jan Lennartsson Vice champion of Denmark, KIF Kolding sign contract with three reliable and well-known names in World of Handball. For next season in domestic competition and of course, Champions League, Danish team can count on legendary left wing of  SG Flensburg Lars Christiansen, ex Danish national team left back, Lars Krog Jeppesen and Serbian line player from Portland San Antonio,  Ratko Nikolic.All three players signed two years contract with Danish champions in season 2008/09.KIF Kolding will play in Group B of Champions League with MKB Veszprém KC (HUN), Montpellier Agglomeration HB (FRA),  HSV Hamburg (GER), IK Sävehof (SWE) and the Winner of Qualification Group 1. read more

Here’s What Happened Today: Tuesday The bodies of an elderly couple found in Mayo, talks ongoing to avert garda strikes, and the battle for Mosul begins – it’s the Evening Fix. http://jrnl.ie/3057806 Tweet thisShare on FacebookEmail this article Tuesday 1 Nov 2016, 8:45 PM NEED TO CATCH up? TheJournal.ie brings you a round-up of today’s news.IRELAND A press conference about the proposed garda strikes on Friday. Source: Eamonn FarrellThe bodies of a man and woman were discovered at a house near Irishtown, Co Mayo, while a third person has been rushed to hospital.The Garda Commissioner Nóirín O’Sullivan issued a directive ordering gardaí to come to work on Friday, to try and stop a strike by three ranks of the force.Rugby players Paddy Jackson and Stuart Olding have denied any wrongdoing after the pair were arrested and questioned by the PSNI over alleged sexual offences.A report into claims of sexual abuse at a foster home in the south-east has revealed that the HSE failed to investigate claims fully.Gardaí are appealing to the community to come forward and help track down those responsible for the killing of a man in his 20s overnight.Five units of the Dublin Fire Brigade are at the scene of a fire in a block of apartments in Clongriffin, Co Dublin.Freddie Thompson – a.k.a. ‘Fat Freddie’, a key associate of the Kinahan drug cartel – has been arrested in Dublin.Gardaí are investigating after two bodies were discovered in a house in Kildare.A jury has failed to reach a verdict in the case of a man who claimed he was acting in his sleep when he allegedly raped his friend.Ulster bank has been fined €3,325,000 by the Central Bank in respect of anti-money laundering and terrorist financing failures.Dublin Fire Brigade dealt with 872 calls on what has been described as a “full-on” Halloween night.WORLD Get our daily news round up: Short URL Source: Felipe Dana/PA Images#BATTLE FOR MOSUL: Iraqi forces entered the outskirts of Mosul, as they begin their attempts to drive Islamic State militants from the northern city. [BBC]#US ELECTION: CNN has let analyst Donna Brazile go after emails showed that she shared questions with Hillary Clinton’s campaign ahead of media events.#BRITAIN: The former deputy leader of the Tory party has called reports from the BBC that he had strangled his mother’s dog a “terrible misrepresentation”.INNOVATIONConstantly using our smartphones has become the norm, but one of the lesser known perils of constant smart phone use is that they may actually make us blind.PARTING SHOTTG4 are known for their creative ways of showing the weather (check out the Twitter account An Aimsir Láithreach). But this weather forecast on Halloween night was particularly impressive. Lean leis an dea-obair!Comments are closed as one of the court cases mentioned is ongoing. Nov 1st 2016, 8:45 PM Share Tweet Email1 No Comments By Gráinne Ní Aodha 16,882 Views read more

In spite of the measures different Victorian governments have taken, over the course of four years Victoria Police statistics show a 30 per cent increase in crime. Harsher penalties and more officers on patrol have hardly deterred criminals with 189,000 robberies and thefts taking place during the financial year 2016-2017. The attempted robbery numbers are even higher.In fact, it is this type of crime that is increasing in Victoria in comparison to other Australian states with house break-ins at the top of the list, with the typical owner suffering a loss of at least $3,000 in stolen goods or property damage.Depending on the deductible elements of their insurance policy, victims of burglary likely have to pay to replace any losses, but for a small investment it is possible to make one’s home less appealing to burglars in the first place. “You can make it tough for them!” says IT and security expert Stan Koustas, of Melbourne-based company ESL Solutions, explaining that the first step in home crime prevention is to eliminate opportunity.“Most people worry about night-time security, though most burglaries actually occur during daylight hours when most people are at work, school, or running errands. It’s important to take precautions during the day, at night, and any time you leave the house to ensure your home stays secure. It’s pretty much up to you to cut those chances.”Stan who has been working in IT for over 25 years, has chosen to venture into security systems motivated by his own personal experiences and those of his loved ones.“When I was younger we were robbed seven times over a period of five years,” he says. “Each time we knew who it was but nothing would be done about it because back then there was no CCTV and if there was, it was too expensive and not as effective. The second we got an alarm system, we stopped getting robbed. It cost an arm and a leg at the time but we never got robbed again.”ESL Solutions has been around for a year, founded last August by Stan Koustas and his best man Manos Maroudis. The duo has been working together for almost 20 years.“Although we have another partner jumping in soon, ESL for us is more of a family business; a Greek business,” Stan stresses.“Everything we have done up until now; everything we have accomplished in terms of reputation has all been word of mouth, mainly through the Greek community.”“People are recommending us. That’s how we build our relationship with the customers. It started mainly from individuals and we have gone from setting up emails to putting in place backup solutions for major enterprises requiring managed services.”Stan and Manos know how to take care of everything from your iPhone to your laptop; your home to your company. They use only an Australian manufacturer and tested brands with protection and guarantees.“Whatever the technology requirements you need we have you covered.”“We don’t just specialise in alarms and cameras, backup, recovery, maintenance, and network engineering . . . we also do callback services. This is important not only for businesses, but especially for elderly people living alone,” Manos adds. “We have so many elderly people from the Greek community. They feel safe because they know us and we speak the language, we understand the situation and we’ll go to theirs and help them out, explain things and whatnot. If we can offer services like that to people but also peace of mind and even if it means getting called back to help them figure things out it’s good.” ESL get some lonely customers through DutchCare, a not-for-profit community organisation in Frankston, which takes care of elders. Funds are generated through the organisation’s activities and are reinvested in facilities and services for their residents – current and future arranging quality accommodation and services.“For people that are able to take care of themselves but are on their own at this age, securing their home from theft can be very challenging,” Stan says. “They can easily become a target as burglars monitor homes to check if there are CCTV systems, how many people live in a house, ages, when people go to work and so on.” According to Stan and Manos, not only the wealthy are in danger; it is the poor and lower to middle class citizens that are more at risk. People with disabilities or older generations too, given that in most cases they face health or mobility issues.“There is this lady, Niki, that we got through DutchCare. She is in her 80s and recently lost her husband. She is on her own and there was no-one to monitor [her],” they say.“So we set up a complete CCTV system for her which is very easy to use. We guided her through everything and she’s managing just fine. Niki can take care of herself and with this additional sense of security her life and mood had improved significantly.”“However,” Stan laughs, “she calls me for other stuff and I still go there as she is just around the corner. Stuff like ‘Come change the light bulb or the batteries in my remote control.’ I go ‘Alright, yiayia‘ and I do it. It’s not part of the actual services list though!”Even though they are often called by elders or their children to install security systems, it is younger families and career-driven individuals that need them the most.“Everyone is scared. I’d say more the younger people,” Stan explains. “It depends on the area, too but say you’ve worked years to build a home for yourself and/or your new family and you get robbed or watch a neighbour’s house get broken into.”“Burglars are so very methodical nowadays. They do their research and target homes without an alarm, cameras or a dog, let’s face it.”“The price for a CCTV security system plus alarm has dropped to ⅓ of what it used to be three years ago so it is very affordable. There are more manufacturers and demand, but at the same time the quality of equipment and [number of] camera pixels has gone up.”Indeed, up until three years ago, a decent security system for a two-bedroom home would cost a family over $3,000 while now the price is just over $1,000 depending on how many cameras the owner wishes to install. “About a year ago, one morning round 10am a friend’s 18-year-old daughter was alone at home sleeping. She heard a noise and woke up,” Stan recalls.“Although half asleep she quickly realised that it wasn’t one of her parents tidying up in the next room. She noticed from the opening of her door that an unknown man had entered her home. Thankfully the man just wanted to steal and wasn’t violent or was too slow to react so she managed to make a run for it and escape. He stole some valuables and left but no-one really knows what could have gone down if he had become aware of her presence before she did. No-one. She got lucky.”“The next day, her parents installed a security system and cameras around the house. Luck does not knock on your door twice.”You can call Stan on 1300 482 288 or head to eslsolutions.com.au for more. Facebook Twitter: @NeosKosmos Instagram read more

Leicester City manager Claude Puel rues his side’s wasted opportunities but says they will learn from their 2-0 home defeat to Tottenham Hotspur.Son Heung-Min scored a stunning goal in added time of an even first half, and Dele Alli secured the victory for Spurs in the second half with a diving header.“It was a disappointment because we started very well in this game with intensity, quality, and good structure,” Puel told the club’s website.“We defended very well against this team and after our good ball recovery we tried to take the space, we had good opportunities but we wasted a lot of good moves without the precision, without being clinical with the right pass in the right moment.Pochettino admits Wanyama remains in his Spurs plans Manuel R. Medina – September 14, 2019 Kenyan international, Victor Wanyama, was the protagonist of a summer transfer saga, but in the end, he is set to stay at Tottenham Hotspur.“It was a shame because our togetherness, understanding, and mentality were fantastic today. After, we regret also our first goal that was conceded in extra-time before half-time.“It was harsh because I think it was a strong first half and after the second goal it was difficult to come back in the game. We tried at the end to push, we took risks to put offensive players on the pitch and there were some good moves and chances.“I was happy about our mentality and desire and we tried to play also but we lacked composure with the ball and under pressure, we could have had other opportunities.” read more