OTTAWA – As Canada, Japan and nine other countries prepare to sign the rebooted Trans-Pacific Partnership this week in Chile, some see it as a way to set the stage for closer relations with China.They are hoping to send a message not so much to the absent Trump administration as to an increasingly assertive China on why global trade rules are good for everybody, says Japan’s envoy to Canada.“How do we engage the Chinese people on the rules-based economy?” Kimihiro Ishikan, the Japanese ambassador to Canada, asked in an interview.“I’m not saying they’re trying to break up the rules of the game. But, still, sometimes they play (by) our rules of the game; sometimes it seems not to be the case.”Ishikan said Japan hopes that the successful launch of the new TPP, known as the CPTPP, will eventually attract China and other Asian countries.The Trudeau government is in exploratory talks with China after Prime Minister Justin Trudeau was unable to persuade the People’s Republic to agree to his so-called progressive trade agenda and launch formal free-trade negotiations.If China can be drawn into wider Asian-based multilateral agreements, that will serve Canada’s interests, said Ishikan, because it can be more difficult to forge a trade deal directly with a much larger economy.Ishikan said the key at the moment is that the CPTPP includes commitments to meeting labour and environmental standards — part of the so-called progressive trade agenda that Canada is also championing with the North American Free Trade Agreement and in talks with China.China could be persuaded to move in the direction of progressive trade, and is already showing positive signs by wanting to make progress on fighting climate change, he said.But forcing other elements of progressive trade, which would also include accepting broader democratic principles, won’t happen overnight, he added.“That has to come gradually. They don’t want to be seen (as having) changed something under the pressure from someone else.”President Donald Trump pulled the U.S. out of the original TPP last year, but Canada and its Pacific Rim partners have carried on.Japan and Australia were eager to move forward last fall at the Asia Pacific Economic Co-operation leaders’ summit in Danang, Vietnam, but Canada held off, causing anger and some name-calling. Canada was able to win exemptions on digital content and has since signed side deals with Japan, Australia and Malaysia on automobiles that have sparked criticism from Canadian auto workers and manufacturers.International Trade Minister Francois-Philippe Champagne is travelling to Chile this week to sign on the new TPP, and has said Canada will likely ratify it sometime later in the fall after legislation has cleared Parliament.Joseph Pickerill, Champagne’s spokesman, said he doesn’t necessarily see a connection between the new TPP and pursing trade with China. But he said the fact that Canada pushed hard to improve the progressive elements sends a wider message.“It’s an indication what we mean when we talk about raising standards and creating real access on meaningful terms for mutual benefit.” read more

The Security Council today extended the mandate of the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) for an extra year as it commended its role, in concert with the national armed forces, in creating a new strategic environment in the south of the country.In resolution 1884, the Council welcomed “the expansion of coordinated activities between UNIFIL and the Lebanese armed forces and encourages further enhancement of this cooperation.”The 15-member reiterated its call on all concerned parties to respect the cessation of hostilities between Israel and Hizbollah following their 2006 war, as well as the entirety of the Blue Line along their border.UNIFIL, established in 1978, is tasked with ensuring that the area between the Blue Line and the Litani River is free of unauthorized weapons, personnel and assets, and it also cooperates with the Lebanese armed forces so they can fulfil their security responsibilities.Today’s resolution also welcomed UNIFIL’s moves to implement Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon’s zero-tolerance policy on sexual exploitation and abuse.Addressing reporters, Philip John Parham, Deputy Permanent Representative of the United Kingdom, which holds the rotating Council presidency this month, said that unanimous adoption of the resolution extending the Force’s mandate “demonstrates the Council’s clear and strong support for the very valuable work UNIFIL is doing.” 27 August 2009The Security Council today extended the mandate of the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) for an extra year as it commended its role, in concert with the national armed forces, in creating a new strategic environment in the south of the country. read more

Today PC MPP Frank Klees is calling upon premier Kathleen Wynne to tell Ontario taxpayers just how much she is spending on her advertising campaigns.Klees says Wynne’s government paid a quarter of a million dollars just to place Metrolinx ads.“All of this is happening at a time when the same government is cutting essential services to seniors to people with disabilities telling patients that the government can’t afford to pay for their life saving cancer drugs or cystic fibrosis drugs and frankly we find that offensive,” says Klees.The government ran ads during the Olympics, the Academy Awards and the National Football League’s conference finals. Klees believes the Liberals have spent hundreds of thousands of dollars and potentially millions on their advertising. read more

SANTA ANA, Calif. — Former Major League baseball player Doug DeCinces has been sentenced to eight months of home detention and ordered to pay a $10,000 fine for his role in an insider-trading scheme.DeCinces, a former third baseman for the California Angels and Baltimore Orioles, was convicted in 2017 of insider trading for a stock buy that earned him over $1 million.The Orange County Register reports the judge on Monday sentenced the 68-year-old to one day in jail. Since DeCinces has credit for time served, he will not spend more time behind bars.DeCinces, who long denied the charges, agreed to testify against another defendant, James Mazzo, in exchange for a shorter sentence.Mazzo’s two trials ended with mistrials when jurors deadlocked. Prosecutors dropped the case against Mazzo in December.___Information from: The Orange County Register, http://www.ocregister.comThe Associated Press read more

“Innovation and technology provide unprecedented opportunities to reach those who are the most likely to be left out of the benefits of progress. They can break women out of isolation and create a market for their innovative ideas and products,” said Phumzile Mlambo-Ngcuka, the Executive Director of UN Women, in a news release announcing the launch. “Through the Global Innovation Coalition for Change and similar partnerships we can bring together the best of academic brain power and research, industry practical know-how, and civil society’s drive and reach to creatively disrupt the status quo,” she added. According to UN Women, the partnership will focus on building market awareness of the potential for innovations that meet the needs of women through research and advocacy and will also identify the key industry-specific barriers that obstruct women’s and girls’ advancement in innovation, technology and entrepreneurship. It will also work collaboratively to identify key actions that can help overcome these barriers through actions including sharing of good practices, developing capacity and investing in specific innovations through targeted support. Additionally, underscoring the importance of partnership with the private sector to advance gender equality and women’s empowerment through innovation and technology UN Women noted that the Global Innovation Coalition for Change is an important step to bring about transformative change in the lives of women and girls. read more

Salvaging blankets in Shijaiyah, Gaza city, in the very brief ceasefire. Source: Dusan Vranic/AP/Press Association Images2. A TWO-YEAR-OLD boy was killed when he was hit by a van in Tipperary town late yesterday evening. That’s 24 pedestrians killed on our roads so far this year. Source: tealights via Shutterstock3. CUSTOMER of two major Irish banks are not impressed this morning. Bank of Ireland customers who didn’t have their salaries paid into their accounts as expected this morning are being told they will get paid today, but maybe not all at once. Ulster Bank was having issues with its mobile banking service. WHAT’S THE STORY?1. HORRIBLE to report that the ceasefire between Israeli forces and Hamas has collapsed within a few hours. Israel claims Hamas shot rockets and 27 were then killed by Israel shelling. Source: An Garda Síochána/Twitter Operation Safer Roads Waterford. Learner Driver stopped for speeding. No L plates & unaccompanied. Summons to issue. pic.twitter.com/CSXt8GmZEP— An Garda Síochána (@GardaTraffic) July 31, 2014 4. THERE has never been a better day to slow the hell down. Speeding drivers face extra penalty points from today. Source: Love Leitrim/Twitter Source: iReport 2014 via EnarIreland.org6. LEITRIM Council has passed an emergency motion to stop a mining firm from drilling in Belcoo, Co Fermanagh – protestors claim this is the first step to full-on fracking in the area. Communities from both sides of border assembled outside Leitrim Co Emergency meet #belcoo @Frack_Off @BANfrackingNI pic.twitter.com/V78vyNlpy8— Love Leitrim (@love_leitrim) July 31, 2014 5. THERE were over 100 incidents of racism in Ireland reported to the European Network Against Racism in the first three months of this year alone. Young black African men were the most frequent targets of such racist abuse. Catch up on the rest of today’s stories> read more

Facebook Twitter: @NeosKosmos Instagram La Trobe University in Melbourne will be holding an Open Day this Sunday 5 August for prospective students.It will provide an opportunity for students and their parents to explore the campus, gain information on the available courses and what paths they offer for future development.There will be the opportunity to speak to academics, alumni and current students attending classes.Potential students can also learn about the University’s exchange program with overseas institutions and the invaluable experience of studying away from home.One of the courses that is on offer at La Trobe is the study of Modern Greek, which anyone interested can learn more about by speaking directly to the instructors Stavroula Nikoloudis and Dimitri Gonis, who will be at the TLC, room 314-315 next to the library.Should visitors wish to enrol for studies at La Trobe University, they will be able to submit an early application on the day, through the Aspire hub.For more information on attending the open day visit latrobe.edu.au/openday/visit read more

Now Playing Up Next The upcoming 3/5 WWE NXT live event in Columbus, Ohio sold out the first day tickets went on sale in the 2,200 seat LC Pavilion arena according to a new report this week. This was considered a big success for WWE as they were not selling low priced tickets as they do for NXT live events held in Florida. The show runs during the weekend of the Arnold Fitness Expo and is the first NXT live event being held outside of Florida.Source: The Wrestling Observer NewsletterRecommended videosPowered by AnyClipSeth Rollins Defends WWE On Two Separate OccasionsVideo Player is loading.Play VideoPauseUnmuteDuration 0:30/Current Time 0:03Loaded: 100.00%0:03Remaining Time -0:27 FullscreenUp NextThis is a modal window.Beginning of dialog window. Escape will cancel and close the window.TextColorWhiteBlackRedGreenBlueYellowMagentaCyanTransparencyOpaqueSemi-TransparentBackgroundColorBlackWhiteRedGreenBlueYellowMagentaCyanTransparencyOpaqueSemi-TransparentTransparentWindowColorBlackWhiteRedGreenBlueYellowMagentaCyanTransparencyTransparentSemi-TransparentOpaqueFont Size50%75%100%125%150%175%200%300%400%Text Edge StyleNoneRaisedDepressedUniformDropshadowFont FamilyProportional Sans-SerifMonospace Sans-SerifProportional SerifMonospace SerifCasualScriptSmall CapsReset restore all settings to the default valuesDoneClose Modal DialogEnd of dialog window.Replay the list Now Playing Up Next Seth Rollins WhatsApp Roman Reigns is in Remission Now Playing Up Next Now Playing Up Next Twitter Kurt Angle Videos Articles Cesaro Google+ 9/13 NXT Live Results: Cocoa, FL (Dain vs. Kushida, NXT North American Title Match) Videos Articles Ronda Rousey On WWE: I Love This Job, But I Dont Need It Now Playing Up Next Seth Rollins Defends WWE On Two Separate Occasions Adam Martin RELATED ARTICLESMORE FROM AUTHOR Ronda Rousey Highlighting WWEs Problems Pinterest Videos Articles WALTER and Kassius Ohno set to compete at EVOLVE 135 and 136 Live Events Facebook Joan Jett Set To Perform Ronda Rouseys Entrance At WrestleMania 35 NXT Highlights: Johnny Gargano addresses NXT future, Baszler vs. Ripley, Pete Dunne in action read more

Twitter Adam Martin RELATED ARTICLESMORE FROM AUTHOR Google+ Comments are closed. Pinterest New WWE Network seriesWWE has posted a clip of a new WWE Network series called “WWE Straight to the Source” hosted by RAW and Smackdown Live commentator Corey Graves.In the clip, Roman Reigns talks about things being different for The Shield right now versus when the group first debuted on WWE television five years ago.You can check out clip below courtesy of WWE.NXT stars on getting main roster call upTim Fiorvanti of ESPN.com is featuring interviews with Ruby Riott, Liv Morgan, Sarah Logan, Sonya Deville and Mandy Rose about being called up from NXT to join the WWE main roster in the last few weeks on RAW and Smackdown Live.Ruby Riott:“For a long time before I got signed, I didn’t feel like a girl like me would ever be able to work for the WWE because I look so different. Then I got to the Performance Center and then I still kind of had that feeling. [But then] I debuted for NXT about two months after I got there, and ever since, I’ve been involved in matches with some of the most incredible women I’ve ever stepped foot in the ring with.”Mandy Rose:“Ever since Tough Enough, and getting put on Total Divas right away, it was kind of like I never stopped. I was like, ‘Okay, now I need to get to the Performance Center.’ I needed to train and get the wrestling down. Once I started training at the Performance Center, getting in the groove of the schedule, and really getting used to that, I really loved it because I’m big with routine.”Liv Morgan:“When I arrived at the Performance Center, I was 20 years old. So I was like the baby of the building. I definitely wasn’t mature as I should have been. Definitely wasn’t as responsible as I should’ve been. But they were really patient with me.”Sonya Deville:“I think, right before the show in San Antonio, I had gotten word that I would be going to Raw and SmackDown, but of course, didn’t think anything of it. I just said, ‘Oh, maybe I’m just going to hang out or whatever. Seems like a cool opportunity.’ As the days unfolded, you hear rumors and you hear things flying around. You don’t wanna believe anything until it’s set in stone, because it’s the entertainment industry at the end of the day and things change. Come Monday, around 3:00, 3:30, I found out what I was doing. I think I’m still in disbelief. I don’t know if it’s really set in yet.”Sarah Logan:“That was my dream ever since I was a little kid watching wrestling with my grandma. That was the moment in my life I always worked for. When it’s there, you start questioning if you’re ready to make that step. Are you ready to have your life change forever? When you’re out there and the lights are on you, you have to feel at home. I felt like that was where I was supposed to be.” WALTER and Kassius Ohno set to compete at EVOLVE 135 and 136 Live Events U have your own network & control all of your contentThis is the best that you can doThis is the “Depression Era”WWE has lost it’s passion 1 COMMENT 9/13 NXT Live Results: Cocoa, FL (Dain vs. Kushida, NXT North American Title Match) WhatsApp theshoebox503 December 3, 2017 at 8:09 pm NXT Highlights: Johnny Gargano addresses NXT future, Baszler vs. Ripley, Pete Dunne in action Facebook read more

A 19-year-old Vancouver man was booked and released Friday at the Skagit County Jail after Washington State Patrol troopers arrested him and accused him of driving 121 mph on northbound Interstate 5.Bail of $10,000 was posted for Mitchell Peter Cozzi at about 8:30 p.m. Friday at the Skagit County Jail in Mount Vernon, a jail deputy said Sunday. The deputy did not know who posted the bail nor when Cozzi would make a court appearance on accusations of suspicion of reckless driving and attempting to elude police. Cozzi was booked into the jail at 12:30 a.m. Friday and released after bail was posted.At about 10:30 p.m. Thursday, a Washington State Patrol trooper in northern Skagit County clocked a 2003 Lexus heading north on I-5 traveling at 121 mph, Trooper Heather Axtman told The Bellingham Herald. The pursuing trooper activated their lights near the Whatcom County line, but the driver refused to yield and the pursuit ended at milepost 246 when the Lexus began passing others on the shoulder.Two other troopers picked up the car coming into Bellingham at milepost 250 and tried to stop it, but the driver exited at Lakeway Drive, where another trooper was waiting and had set up spike strips along the off-ramp, Axtman, a state patrol spokesperson, told the Herald. Cozzi was taken into custody without incident, Axtman said. read more

Release: Bahamas Ministry of Tourism & Aviation Facebook Twitter Google+LinkedInPinterestWhatsApp Facebook Twitter Google+LinkedInPinterestWhatsApp#Bahamas, January 16, 2018 – Nassau – The Bahamas Ministry of Tourism and Aviation traveled to New York City Jan. 10-11 to meet with editors at top-tier media outlets.  The delegation visited just in time to raise the profile of The Islands Of The Bahamas with journalists as they move into peak season for winter getaway and Caribbean coverage.  The first quarter of each year is a crucial time to reach potential travelers who are seeking inspiration for spring break and summer vacations.The Minister of Tourism, Hon. Dionisio D’Aguilar and Director General, Joy Jibrilu briefed journalists at the Wall Street Journal, Town & Country, Associated Press, Condé Nast Traveler, Travel + Leisure, People, Skift and CNN on new developments throughout the destination, new ferry service, and airlift.  These publications reach a broad audience of potential travelers to The Bahamas including upscale and luxury travelers, via their interests in travel, news and entertainment.  Exposure across multiple outlets and interests is key to inspiring consumers early in their vacation-planning journey to ensure The Bahamas is considered.Media outreach on behalf of The Islands Of The Bahamas has already secured the destination valuable placement on Condé Nast Traveler’s, ’18 Best Places to Travel n 2018’ and Travel + Leisure’s ’50 Best Places to Travel in 2018’, but the competition for visibility never stops.“The Bahamas communications team is in constant pursuit of exposure for our destination in these top publications.” said Minister D’Aguilar.  “The opportunity to speak to these editors directly and share our news is important, but to share some of my favorite experiences around the islands; people and places that are must-sees is also valuable in nurturing media interest.”Numerous outlets are planning updates on the Caribbean following the dramatic hurricanes of 2017.  The Bahamas delegation was able to emphasize that The Bahamas is open for business directly with these editors.  The Bahamas should appear in upcoming travel coverage in Travel + Leisure featuring the region, as well as, Associated Press syndicated coverage.“Ending 2017 with The Bahamas included in two coveted lists of best places to travel in 2018 was very rewarding,” said Joy Jibrilu, Director General.  “Promoting our islands is truly an ongoing mission so we were very committed to calling on editors directly to begin this new year and maintain the marketing momentum we built over the past months.”The Ministry of Tourism has already been very busy hosting writers from the U.S., Canada and the U.K. and those stories are being published just in time to fill the marketplace with Bahamas messages.  The team is using digital tools to promote those stories to an even larger, targeted audience increasing the reach of these stories and the return on their investment. Related Items: read more

Manchester United interim manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer says he’s looking forward to his first game at Old Trafford as they prepare to host Huddersfield on Wednesday night.Solksjaer took charge of his first game at Cardiff City last weekend as United strolled to a 5-1 victory, and he’s now relishing the prospect of playing in front of the Old Trafford crowd.“Of course you try to keep your emotions in check because I’m there to do a job, I’ve got to be focused,” Solksjaer told Sky Sports.“It’s not easy and I don’t think it will be easy, but I’m looking forward to it and we should look forward to playing at Old Trafford.”Maguire says United need to build on today’s win George Patchias – September 14, 2019 Harry Maguire wants his United teammates to build on the victory over Leicester City.During the summer, Harry Maguire was referred to as the ultimate…United fans unveiled a banner for the Norwegian boss at the Cardiff City Stadium on Saturday, and Solksjaer was delighted with the gesture.“They’re the best fans in the world,” he said.“Of course I already have my history at the club, but to see that banner is special. I just hope in the next five months I’ll do a good enough job for them to keep singing my name when someone else gets in there.“You can never set the bar too high because they set the standards. The players that play for this club have high standards to live up to.” read more

PORTLAND — A Portland employee is suing the city, claiming she was sickened by a co-worker’s scented fragrance.The lawsuit from Bureau of Maintenance worker Julie Reynolds seeks $50,000 in damages.She has a condition called “multiple chemical sensitivity” that can be triggered by the smell of perfume or hand lotion.Reynolds says she was sickened after an exposure in 2011 and could not return to work for several days.A lawyer for the city told KGW it would not comment on the lawsuit. read more

LAUDERDALE LAKES, FLA. (WSVN) – Authorities have arrested a man days after, they said, he sexually assaulted a schoolgirl and attempted to abduct another one in Lauderdale Lakes.Broward Sheriff’s Office detectives are concerned that they have not found all of suspect Kevin Smith’s victims. Officials took Smith into custody on Tuesday. He is being charged with sexual battery, sexual assault with a weapon and kidnapping.Officials said the first victim, who is between 12 and 18 years old, was walking to school in the area of Northwest 31st Avenue and 41st Street, Feb. 24, when Smith approached her in a red Mitsubishi Montero.“He grabbed her at knifepoint, dragged her into his vehicle, where he sexually assaulted her,” said BSO spokesperson Keyla Concepcion. “After the sexual assault, he told her she could leave the vehicle, which she did, and told her not to look back.”Three days later, deputies said, Smith tried to abduct a second girl who was also walking to school, just before 8 a.m. However, this victim fought her attacker.“This young girl had a cellphone in her hand, which she used to strike him in the face,” said Concepcion. “That’s the only reason that she managed to get away from him.”She ran and called police. The next morning, officials managed to catch Smith in the red SUV in the same area where the assaults happened. That’s when they made the arrest. Area resident Kenicha Watson said she is relieved Smith is behind bars. “I was feeling kind of scared about it, and I was thinking of the safety of my children,” she said.“It could have been my daughter, you know what I’m saying?” said one man as he put his hand on his little girl’s shoulder.A boy also disapproved of the suspect’s actions. “I would say this is not right. He should come back from where he came from and stop doing what you’re doing,” he said.“My first thought was, ‘Is she OK?’ My heart went out for her. I know she must have been traumatized,” said Remy. “Probably didn’t want to leave the house, and I know her parents were probably worried sick, like, ‘How did this happen to my daughter?’ One of my really close friends has gone through this, so it pained my heart to know somebody at Boyd Anderson went through the same thing.”As Smith sits in jail, those who knew him are realizing they may not have known him at all. “I can’t believe it,” said Prophett.Smith is currently being held at the Broward County Jail on a $300,000 bond.Detectives are urging other possible victims to come forward. Speaking in bond court on Wednesday, a prosecutor said the second victim provided investigators with a description of the suspect and his vehicle. “She then identified Mr. Smith as the assailant in a double-blind photo array,” he said.Detectives apprehended Smith after spotting a vehicle matching the description given by the victim near the location where both attacks took place.The incidents took place near Boyd H. Anderson High School, but officials have not specified whether or not the victims are students there.This is Smith’s ninth arrest since 2000, but to those who knew him as their barber, he was friendly to those he encountered. “He used to cut my hair. I was in shock,” said Andre Prophett.“Every time I walked past, I see him and his friends talking, cutting hair, so I was very shocked to hear that,” said a woman who lives in the area.Students reacted to the news, Thursday, as they walked to school in Lauderdale Lakes. “Now, it’s like taking a fun thing away from the children because somebody wanted to do what they wanted to do,” said student Katherine Remy. “It wasn’t right.”“After school, people walk home, and they wouldn’t feel safe to be able to walk around their neighborhood without no worries,” said student Redarius Metayer. “Anything could happen to anybody’s daughter or even son. You never know what this man was capable of. I feel that it was real messed up that he did that, and now he’s gonna be in jail for a long time, and I hope he does.” “I feel like if they do go through anything like what she went through with that same man, they should come out and get their justice,” said Remy. “Maybe it’ll make them feel better, get some closure. It’s always good to get closure if you’ve been through a traumatic event like that.”If you have any information that could help investigators, call Broward County Crime Stoppers at 954-493-TIPS. Remember, you can always remain anonymous, and you may be eligible for a $3,000 reward.Copyright 2019 Sunbeam Television Corp. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed. read more

Jessie Reyez took some time to tell us about her single “Apple Juice” and what it’s like drawing from Canadian and Colombian music backgrounds. British songstress Freya Ridings gave us the inside scoop on her breakout hit “Lost Without You” and struck a pose for a few photos after her Lolla set. Email Chicago rapper Valee chopped it up with us on his latest GOOD Job You Found Me, his single “Womp Womp,” touring with Pusha T, and the relationship between boredom and creativity. Provo, Utah’s sparkle rock quartet The Aces visited our tent backstage to talk about their stellar debut album, When My Heart Felt Volcanic, and breakdown their irresistible video for “The Last One.” Backstage At Lollapalooza 2018 With The Recording Academy | Photo Gallery Follow us to Chicago for one of the summer’s biggest and best festivals as we take you behind-the-scenes with all your favorite artistsNate HertweckGRAMMYs Aug 3, 2018 – 9:29 am Lollapalooza marks the apex of the summer in music each year, descending upon Chicago’s Grant Park for four full days of performaces from artists spanning many genres. We are on-the-ground backstage at the festival to give you an inside look at the action. Latin GRAMMY-winning children’s artist Mister G brought some sunshine into our tent before their fun Friday Kidzapalooza set. New Orleans alternative R&B-soul collective Tank And The Bangas came through to talk about their meteoric rise since winning NPR’s Tiny Desk Contest and tell us about their latest single, “Smoke.Netflix.Chill.” Wes Period came through to tell us what he’s up to on tour with Kesha and Macklemore, dish about his pair of new singles, and describe that feeling you get at Lollapalooza. The loud and lovely Lizzo swung through to hype up her Lolla set, open up about her time on Rupaul’s “Drag Race” and tease a super secret upcoming project. GRAMMY-nominated children’s hip-hop group Alphabet Rockers visited us to discuss the empowering messages of their music, their lastest album Rise Shine #Woke and what they’re working on next. From Who Killed Matt Maeson to The Hearse, we talked getting personal on his pair of stellar EPs with singer/songwriter Matt Maeson. Chicago’s DJ Taye paid us a visit to reveal his feelings on playing his first Lollapalooza. He also broke down his trippy single “Trippin'” and posed for a few snapshots. Up-and-coming singer/songwriter duo twins Carly and Martina popped in to see us and discuss songwriting collaborations, the recording process, their rapidly growing popularity, and more. Austin’s one-man band, Mobley made an appearance after his Lolla set to show us his sleek style in our portrait studio.  Self-described as “writer by nature, rapper by craft,” Chicago’s femdot. came through to give his reaction to playing at Lolla and talk about what’s happening in his city’s hip-hop scene right now. Photo Gallery: Backstage At Lollapalooza 2018 backstage-lollapalooza-2018-recording-academy-photo-gallery Nashville singer/songwriter Anderson East sat down with us to discuss the quick and dirty recording process of his raw new album Encore. Twitter Rising superstar Billie Eilish took a moment to chat with us about her success this year, her new Beats 1 radio show, and what fans can expect from her debut full-length album. Fierce and fabulous British rock duo BONES took the time to talk with us about their undeniable song, “Creature,” their unmistakable visual aesthetic and their rush of excitement for upcoming tour dates in the States with the likes of Stone Temple Pilots, Bush, The Cult, and Palaye Royale – lookout, U.S.A.! The boys of rock torch-bearers Greta Van Fleet stopped by to tell us about the makings of their latest single, “When The Curtain Falls,” and dish on their highly anticipated debut full-length before hamming it up for our cameras. Pale Waves hung out with us to talk about their latest EP and upcoming album and their experience on tour with The 1975. Canadian electro-funk duo Chromeo stopped in before thier Sunday set to tell us about their new album, Head Over Heels, and its highly danceable lead single “Must’ve Been” featuring DRAM.  From making songs in her bedroom to taking the Lollapalooza stage, Clairo remained cool, calm and collected backstage, opening up about her debut EP Diary 001, her lates collab with Cuco, “DROWN,” and keeping a level head in the storm of success she’s experiencing. Sasha Sloan swung through for a quick picture and a chat about living an artist’s life in Los Angeles. Catch her on the road in a town near you soon! Cleveland blues rockers Welshy Arms paid us a visit. The group released their debut full-length album, No Place Is Home, earlier this year. Fresh off the Lollapalooza stage – and a trip across the Atlantic – Rusko dropped in to share some of his magic and discuss how he’s infusing his music with glorious ’90s vibes.  Soulful pop singer/songwriter Bazzi swung through to tell us about the story he tells with his debut full-length album, COSMIC. Hot off Perry’s Stage, Ekali stopped by to talk about how out-of-control the crowd was for his Lolla set and where his musical wild ride is taking him next. We linked up with morgxn to hear the inspiration behind his transformational album, Vital, and breakdown “Carry The Weight” and “Home.” GRAMMY nominee James Bay opened up about his musical transformation during our interview with the British singer/songwriter. He also told the story behind “Pink Lemonade” and revealed his three favorite hobbies outside of music. Larkin Poe came by to say hi after their incredible Lolla set and tell us about hitting the road with Keith Urban. Firey and soulful, Dorothy posed for our cameras backstage at Lolla. Her latest album, 28 Days In The Valley, showcases her one-of-a-kind show-stopping voice and authenticity. Norweigian producer LIDO stopped in for a quick pic and to chat about his many upcoming project. His list of past credits include Halsey, Portugal. The Man, Ariana Grande, and more. Wallows dropped in to talk about Lolla kicking off their run of festival dates and let us in on the making of their delightful DIY video for (deep breath…) “Under The Streetlights In The Winter Outside Your House.” Dubliner Dermot Kennedy sat down with us to talk about his latest projects, working with Mike Dean and the benefits of being a well-traveled artist. What So Not stopped in before his set to tell us about his dazzling debut full-lenght album, Not All The Beautiful Things, and reveal the neon green head of hair under his hat for our cameras. News Facebook Chicago-raised, New York-based soul-pop artist John Splithoff came by to chat about playing his hometown’s biggest stage, singing the National Anthem at pro sports games, and his latest EP, Make It Happen. We also saw GRAMMY-nominated Chicago-based children’s singer/songwriter Justin Roberts. Roberts recently testified in front of the Senate Judiciary Committee on behalf of music creators in support of the Music Modernization Act.  GoldLink surprised us with a visit after running into his friends, Tank And The Bangas, outside our tent. The Washington D.C.-born rapper took a minute to pose for a quick photo. Our interview with mighty dance duo Galantis was crashed by Max, the artist featured on their new collaboration “Satisfied.” The trio talked about working together and had some fun in our portrait studio. Boston pop visionairy Emilia Ali hung out with us backstage and smiled big for our cameras after her Lolla set. For more from Lollapalooza 2018, check out our official recap.Catching Up On Music News Powered By The Recording Academy Just Got Easier. Have A Google Home Device? “Talk To GRAMMYs”Read more read more

Barrels are pictured at the refinery of Austrian oil and gas group OMV in Schwechat, Austria, October 21, 2015 (representational image).Reuters fileOil prices went under the psychological $50 a barrel mark on Thursday on the back of a supply glut offsetting some of output cut efforts from the Organisation of the Petroleum Exporting Countries.The West Texas Intermediate for March Delivery was trading at $49.70 a barrel on the New York Mercantile Exchange on intra-day trade, following a fall of over 5 per cent at close of trade on Wednesday.Crude oil stocks in the US surged last week an all-time high to 528.4 million barrels.Last ANovember, major oil producers agreed to cut output as a response to the global supply glut that had been pushing down prices for nearly two years.In early December, oil producers outside the Organisation of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC), led by Russia, agreed to reduce output by 558,000 barrels per day (bpd). This came in the wake of the 13-nation OPEC cartel’s November 30 decision to cut output by 1.2 million bpd for six months effective from January 1.This is the first time since 2001 that OPEC and some of its rivals had reached a deal to jointly reduce output to tackle the global oil glut.Oil prices had earlier fallen by more than 50 per cent in less than two years, from levels of over $120 a barrel.”The US inventory build-up in the last one month has been quite big..US shale production has been building up for some time. But, yesterday’s (Wednesday) build up was a huge one, which triggered a sell-off,” T. Gnanasekar, Director Commtrendz Research and Fund Management told BTVi in an interview.”Anything below $50 a barrel, OPEC may consider a production cut…looks like crude would be supported at around $50,” he added. read more

Ward 8 leaders and residents say the late Theresa Howe Jones was a force for good in the ward and had a motherly touch. Jones, 84, the advisory neighborhood commissioner for single-member district 8D07 in Ward, 8 died July 10, according to 8D Chairperson Olivia Henderson.Theresa Jones, a political and civic leader in Ward 8, recently passed away. (Courtesy Photo)D.C. Council member Trayon White (D-Ward 8) praised Jones for her work and advocacy. “I was both shocked and saddened to learn of the sudden passing of a giant in Ward 8, the late Theresa Howe Jones,” White said in a statement. “I have known Mrs. Jones for most of my life and considered her to be a mentor and friend. As I got older and involved in making a difference in our community, I also began to recognize and appreciate Mrs. Jones as a colleague and confidant.”White, elected to the council in November 2016, said Jones was “always fair and balanced in her counsel to me” and could be “quite critical.”“However, her criticism was always given from a heart of love, compassion. and dedication to improving the plight of all Ward 8 residents,” the council member said.Jones was a lifelong District resident and worked as the executive director of Chase Incorporated and Liaison at the United Planning Organization and was employed at the Southeast Neighborhood House. She served on boards such as the Anacostia Economic Development Corporation and the Smithsonian’s Anacostia Museum, and was active with the United Black Fund. Jones was elected as the commissioner for 8D07 from 2004-2008 and from 2012 until her passing.Former D.C. Council member Sandy Allen, who served on the District’s legislative body from 1996-2005, told the AFRO Allen was “a Ward 8 pioneer.”“She was a mother to everybody,” Allen said. “I knew her when I was a little girl and she and my mother would work in the community. She was strong in her commitment to Ward 8 and the city.”Allen said that Jones was helpful to her constituents and residents of the ward, and wouldn’t hesitate to help people in need. “If you needed a bag of food, she could tell you where to go to get that,” she said. “She was a rock and will truly be missed.”The executive committee of the Ward 8 Democrats, one of the District’s leading political clubs, in a statement, extended its condolences to the family and colleagues of Jones. “A former delegate to the Democratic National Convention, Mrs. Jones was instrumental in drafting the Ward 8 Democrats bylaws and securing our charter from the D.C. Democratic State Committee,” the statement said. “Her passion for D.C. statehood, having served as a delegate to the DC Statehood Constitutional meeting in 1982, led to D.C. voting rights being included in the Ward 8 Democrats platform since the beginning, and it is a legacy that we are proud of today. And just two years ago, we were proud to honor and recognize her outstanding legacy by bestowing her with a lifetime achievement award.”Charles Wilson, president of the Ward 8 Democrats, praised Jones as having “accomplished so much and mentored many people.”“Even if you didn’t ask for advice, she was going to give it anyway,” Wilson said in a statement. “She was such a presence in Ward 8 and her passing creates a void that will be missed.”Jones’s demise creates a vacancy in her single-member district. District law states that the 8D commission must declare the vacancy in an official manner and the D.C. Board of Elections would set up a date for petitions to fill Jones’s position in a special election.District law states that a special election will take place if there are two or more candidates for the 8D07 position. If there is only one candidate and that person has met all of the requirements of being a commissioner for 8D07, then they will be appointed to the position by the 8D commission and would serve until January 2019.On July 20, Jones’s body will be viewed from 6-9 p.m. at the Frazier Mason Memorial Funeral Homes, Good Hope Road in S.E. and on July 21 until 11 a.m. at the Our Lady of Perpetual Help Roman Catholic Church, Morris Road, S.E. The service will start at 11 a.m. at Our Lady of Perpetual Help.D.C. Council member Anita Bonds (D-At Large) confirmed to the AFRO that she will be attending the funeral. Bonds said she sent a condolence letter to the Jones family.“TJ was the best,” Arrington Dixon, former chairman of the D.C. Council, told the AFRO. “She will be missed but her presence and legacy in the community will always be felt and appreciated. My sympathies to her family.” read more

Fish oil may burn fat faster than those fat-burning pills leading to an efficient weight loss in overweight or obese people in their 30s and 40s, Kyoto University researchers reported.Fish oil activates receptors in the digestive tract, fires the sympathetic nervous system and induces storage cells to metabolise fat.Fat tissues do not all store fat. So called “white” cells store fat in order to maintain energy supply while “brown” cells metabolise fat to maintain a stable body temperature. Also Read – ‘Playing Jojo was emotionally exhausting’Brown cells are abundant in babies but decrease in number with maturity into adulthood. A third type of fat cell — “beige” cells — have recently been found in humans and mice, and have shown to function much like brown cells. Beige cells also reduce in number as people approach middle age and without these metabolising cells, fat continues accumulating for decades without ever being used. “We knew from previous research that fish oil has tremendous health benefits, including the prevention of fat accumulation. We tested whether fish oil and an increase in beige cells could be related,” said senior author Teruo Kawada. Also Read – Leslie doing new comedy special with NetflixThe team fed a group of mice fatty food, and other groups fatty food with fish oil additives. The mice that ate food with fish oil, they found, gained five-10 per cent less weight and 15-25 per cent less fat compared to those that did not consume the oil. The team also found that beige cells formed from white fat cells when the sympathetic nervous system was activated, meaning that certain fat storage cells acquired the ability to metabolise.“People have long said that food from Japan and the Mediterranean contribute to longevity, but why these cuisines are beneficial was up for debate. Now we have better insight into why that may be,” explained Kawada in a paper which appeared in the journal Scientific Reports. read more

Steeler players are fed up with what they believe is a false media narrative that long-time linebacker James Harrison had been wronged by the organization when he was cut. Several former teammates are now speaking out, and aren’t being bashful when describing Harrison as a bad teammate who was asking for it.Center Mike Pouncey wasn’t shy when explaining why Harrison wasn’t the victim in this:#Steelers C Maurkice Pouncey just slammed James Harrison, saying he ruined his legacy in Pittsburgh by joining #Patriots. @937theFan pic.twitter.com/kpCeSHaMN4— Josh Rowntree (@JRown32) December 27, 2017 Advertisement Linebacker Bud Dupree’s comments to 93.7 The Fan regarding Harrison were even more scathing.  On Harrison’s split from the organization:“It feels like he went to the Patriots just to spit in Coach Tomlin and Mr. Rooney’s face. That’s all it was to us. Like basically you spit on your teammates, you spit on us because the whole season you’ve been shown as someone different than what you were supposed to, so-called, be to us, other than a leader.”“He made it clear to us early [that he didn’t want to be here]. We try to look at Deebo as a mentor, as the O.G. of the team. We all tried to give him a chance just to be the leader and be the person that, before we got here, the Steelers portrayed him to be. Just coming in to it, you see James Harrison and because he’s this great player you try to follow his footsteps.” On Harrison’s viral workout videos. Not a fan:“It’s not that we don’t choose to work out like [Harrison works] out. The strength coaches, they won’t even allow us to lift how he lifts. He’s in the weight room, making all those videos before practice, calling us out. Now you’re making them look at us, like, so me and T.J. aren’t supposed to be playing? That’s just how we feel.” Dupree also snarked about the idea of Harrison giving up team secrets, because he wasn’t often present in positional meetings.“I didn’t see him in meetings, so I don’t know if  he knows the plays or not.”According to a report from ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler, when Harrison did attend team meetings, he would often sit in a recliner and snore while Joey Porter would teach.Among ways Harrison tried to get himself out of Pittsburgh, one team source said Harrison was known to sleep in a recliner chair during position meetings and snore loudly while Joey Porter would teach.— Jeremy Fowler (@JFowlerESPN) December 28, 2017Dupree also spoke to NFL Sirius XM Radio, and said Harrison was all about himself:Hear what @Steelers LB Bud Dupree told @BobPapa_NFL and @87ed about the relationship James Harrison had with some of the younger players on the team. **Audio** pic.twitter.com/zF0L3ukaYN— SiriusXM NFL Radio (@SiriusXMNFL) December 28, 2017This move has been characterized as a big win for New England, but it sounds like addition by subtraction in Pittsburgh. read more

Feature | August 05, 2019 | Dave Fornell, Editor Most Popular Radiology and Radiotherapy Topics in July 2019 August 5, 2019 — Here is the list of the most popular content on the Imaging Technology New (ITN) magazine website fr read more News | Radiation Therapy | August 15, 2019 First Patient Enrolled in World’s Largest Brain Cancer Clinical Trial Henry Ford Cancer Institute is first-in-the-world to enroll a glioblastoma patient in the GBM AGILE Trial (Adaptive… read more Related Content News | Proton Therapy | August 06, 2019 IBA Signs Contract to Install Proton Therapy Center in Kansas IBA (Ion Beam Applications S.A.) recently signed a contract and received the first payment for a Proteus One solution… read more News | October 04, 2013 RaySearch receives Chinese regulatory approval For RayStation News | Radiation Therapy | August 02, 2019 Varian Showcases Cancer Care Systems and Software at AAPM 2019 Varian showcased systems and software from its cancer care portfolio, including the Identify Guidance System, at the… read more News | Radiation Oncology | July 31, 2019 Laura Dawson, M.D., FASTRO, Chosen as ASTRO President-elect The members of the American Society for Radiation Oncology (ASTRO) elected four new officers to ASTRO’s Board of… read more News | Patient Positioning Radiation Therapy | August 15, 2019 Mevion and C-RAD Release Integration for Improved Proton Therapy Treatment Quality Mevion Medical Systems and C-RAD announced the integration between the C-RAD Catalyst PT and the Mevion S250i proton… read more News | Patient Positioning Radiation Therapy | August 07, 2019 Qfix kVue One Proton Couch Top Validated by Mevion Medical Systems Qfix and Mevion Medical Systems announced that a special version of the kVue One Proton couch top is now both validated… read more Following radiation, the bone marrow shows nearly complete loss of blood cells in mice (left). Mice treated with the PTP-sigma inhibitor displayed rapid recovery of blood cells (purple, right). Credit: UCLA Broad Stem Cell Research Center/Nature Communications News | Proton Therapy | August 08, 2019 MD Anderson to Expand Proton Therapy Center The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center unveiled plans to expand its Proton Therapy Center during a… read more RayStation treatment planning systemRaySearch Laboratories AB has received regulatory market approval by the Chinese regulatory agency CFDA for RaySearch’s treatment planning system RayStation. The approval means that RayStation can now be sold on the Chinese market.Since November 2011, RaySearch is represented on the Chinese market by the distributor Kang Li Da Trading Corporation, based in Beijing. Kang Li Da has so far been active in pre-marketing activities and in the regulatory process to get CFDA approval. Now when market approval has been secured Kang Li Da will be fully responsible for marketing, sales and service for RayStation on the entire Chinese market.China is one of the largest radiation therapy markets globally with approximately 1300 radiation therapy clinics. There is a strong focus on improving healthcare so the radiation therapy sector is growing very rapidly and the number of clinics is expected to increase to 2,000 in less than five years.For more information: www.raysearchlabs.com FacebookTwitterLinkedInPrint分享 The MD Anderson Proton Therapy Center expansion is expected to be completed in 2023. Rendering courtesy of Stantec. The top piece of content in July was a video interview explaining how Princess Margaret Cancer Center is using machine learning to create automated treatment plans. This was a hot topic at the American Association of Physicists in Medicine (AAPM) 2019 meeting in July.  News | Radiation Therapy | August 16, 2019 Drug Accelerates Blood System’s Recovery After Radiation, Chemotherapy A drug developed by UCLA physician-scientists and chemists speeds up the regeneration of mouse and human blood stem… read more Catalyst PT image courtesy of C-RAD News | Brachytherapy Systems | August 14, 2019 Efficacy of Isoray’s Cesium Blu Showcased in Recent Studies August 14, 2019 — Isoray announced a trio of studies recently reported at scientific meetings and published in medica read more read more