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Bitcoin and the Blockchain: Financial Quagmire or Evolutionary Stampede? – Video

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Bitcoin and the Blockchain: Financial Quagmire or Evolutionary Stampede?
This lecture was part of an introductory workshop on the subject of cryptocurrenies, held at the Grenoble Ecole de Management on the 19th of February 2015. The topic of cryptocurrenies has...

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Game 5 – 2015 – Sydney Comets v Newcastle Hunters – Div 1 Youth League ( Part 1 of 2 ) – Video

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Game 5 - 2015 - Sydney Comets v Newcastle Hunters - Div 1 Youth League ( Part 1 of 2 )
Game played at Alexandria Basketball stadium at 1.00pm on Saturday 22/3/15. Sydney City Comets ( 89 ) v Newcastle Hunters ( 98 ) 20150322 114213.

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Workington Comets have healthy lead from A66 Trophy first leg

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By Liam Waite

Last updated at 13:41, Friday, 27 March 2015

Redcar Bears 36 Workington Comets 56: Workington Comets take a 20-point lead into tomorrow nights first home fixture of the season after they breezed to a 56-36 victory on a freezing cold night at Redcar.

Ricky Wells

Workington Comets used rider replacement in the place of absent No1 Kenneth Hansen in what was the first leg of the A66 Trophy.

And it was a dream start to the night and the season for the Comets as Ricky Wells and Kyle Howarth led from the gate and fought off strong resistance from Lasse Bjerre to take a maximum in the first heat.

It was the turn of debut reserves Nicki Barrett and Nathan Greaves to impress next, and impress they did with yet another maximum and Barrett finishing half a lap ahead of the pack.

A fierce contest in the third heat saw Rene Bach wind up out front but Comets veteran Rusty Harrison finished last as the scores ended up even.

And heat four was the reverse, with Redcar Bears No5 Stuart Robson taking an impressive lead but Howarth and Nathan Greaves hot on his heels to make it another stalemate.

Skipper Bach said this week that he wanted to show what he could do this season and he didnt disappoint with a sweeping pass around the outside of Matej Kus to take a second win of the night. Wells followed Kus home to make it 4-2 to the Comets in heat five and 20-10 to the visitors overall.

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Missouri Comets player charged with head butting competitor

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INDEPENDENCE, MO (KCTV) -

A Missouri Comets soccer player is accused of intentionally hurting a competitor by head butting him after a game.

The Jackson County Prosecutor's Office cited Andre O. Braithwaite, 23, of Kansas City with third-degree assault, which is a misdemeanor.

The Jamaica-born player is accused of intentionally head butting a Baltimore Blast player Patrick Healey, causing a laceration to the victim's eye. The assault occurred after a March 15 game at the Independence Events Center, which is near Interstate 70 and Highway 291.

Healey told police that after the game he was shaking hands and talking with Comets player Josh Gardner when Braithwaite approached him. Healey said Braithwaite appeared initially that he wanted to shake his hand.

"Mr. Healey advised that when he turned to acknowledge him, defendant Braithwaite grabbed his head with his hand and forcefully head butted him," according to court documents. "Mr. Healey stated that as a result of the assault, he required five stitches to close the wound."

Police said Braithwaite initially agreed to provide a statement at police headquarters, but later changed his mind. He allegedly told the detective during an initial telephone call that the game was full of emotions and his actions were "boneheaded."

KCTV5 reached out to Braithwaite on Twitter, but he has yet tor reply.

He has not directly addressed the allegations on Twitter, but he did tweet on March 23, "I never lost my way, I never turn fool when I reach at the crossroads. I never lost my way!!"

The day after the alleged assault he tweeted, "I wish that I could know the place I have yet to go, the ways I'll change, the things I'll do. I wish I could see the life that lies ahead of me."

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Arrest warrant issued for former Missouri Comets player

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An arrest warrant has been issued for a former Missouri Comets player on suspicion of third-degree assault.

Prosecutors said Andre Braithwaite attempted to cause Patrick Healey injury by head-butting him after a playoff game.

The Baltimore Blast had just beaten the previously undefeated Comets in the playoffs when, according to court documents, Braithwaite approached Healey as if they were going to shake hands. Braithwaite is accused of grabbing Healey's head with his hands and forcefully head-butting him.

Healey said he needed five stitches to close a wound near his eye.

Police said Braithwaite initially agreed to come to police headquarters to discuss what he called "boneheaded" actions taken after an emotion-filled game, but he later canceled the meeting.

He also posted a statement on his Facebook page, talking about his love for soccer. He said he never played the game for money, but played for self-fulfillment and joy.

The Comets released Braithwaite after the incident.

Baltimore Blast owner Ed Hale said he welcomes news of the warrant, but he's not satisfied. He said he'd like to see the Comets' ownership held responsible for Braithwaite's actions.

"We feel like they are culpable for their players and coaches and we are going to at least look at civil damages and a criminal action if possible," Hale said to KMBC 9 News.

Braithwaite was not home when KMBC 9 News went to his home Thursday. The team's owners did not immediately respond to comments about Hale's statement.

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National Psoriasis Foundation backs bill to lower treatment cost

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PORTLAND, Ore., March 26, 2015 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Americans with chronic diseases like psoriasis and psoriatic arthritis may be better able to afford vital medication to effectively manage their conditions, thanks to bipartisan legislationthe Patients' Access to Treatments Act (PATA)introduced in Congress yesterday.

The legislation, introduced in the U.S. House of Representatives by Reps. David McKinley (R-WV) and Lois Capps (D-CA), aims to lower out-of-pocket costs for systemic and biologic drugs, which are used to treat chronic and disabling diseases like psoriatic disease, rheumatoid arthritis and lupus, and cancers like leukemia and lymphoma. These drugs are often placed on "specialty tiers," where a portion of the total cost of the drug is passed on to patients, called a coinsurance.

Learn more about PATA and its impact on people with psoriatic disease: http://www.psoriasis.org/pata-info.

Specialty drugs for psoriasis and psoriatic arthritis cost millions of Americans upwards of $1,500 to $5,000 per month in out-of-pocket costs. According to a 2015 study examining the economic burden of psoriasis, total direct costs of the diseasesuch as medical expenses from doctor's appointments and treatments--can cost upwards of $8,000 per person annually.

PATA will improve treatment adherence and health outcomes for chronic diseases by making medically necessary medication more accessible. In a recent National Psoriasis Foundation survey, more than 22 percent of respondents said cost was a barrier to accessing the treatments they need to manage their disease and avoid health complications.

"Psoriasis is a painful, chronic, noncontagious autoimmune disease without a cure, costing our society up to $135 billion annually. Up to 30 percent of people with psoriasis develop psoriatic arthritis," said Randy Beranek, National Psoriasis Foundation president and CEO. "Access to safe and effective treatments is the number one challenge for our community. PATA will lower out-of-pocket costs on needed medications so millions with psoriatic disease can better manage their condition."

As part of the Coalition for Accessible Treatments a partnership of 32 patient and provider organizations that created the PATA legislation the National Psoriasis Foundation fights for fair and affordable access to treatments for millions of Americans with psoriasis and psoriatic arthritis. These are serious, systemic autoimmune diseases with a profound physical, social, psychological and financial burden.

Psoriasis, the most common autoimmune disease in the country, increases people's risk for heart disease, heart attack, stroke and early death. Treatment with systemic and biologic drugs can reduce a person's risk for these comorbidities. Additionally, treating psoriatic arthritis early and effectively can prevent irreversible joint damage.

To learn more about the Patient's Access to Treatments Act and urge your member of Congress to support this legislation, visit http://www.psoriasis.org/pata-info.

About the National Psoriasis FoundationNational Psoriasis Foundation (NPF) is the world's largest nonprofit serving those with psoriasis and psoriatic arthritis. Our priority is to provide the services people need to take control of their condition, while increasing research to find a cure. In addition to serving more than 2.1 million people annually through our education and advocacy initiatives, NPF has funded more than $11 million in psoriatic disease research grants and fellowships. Learn more at http://www.psoriasis.org or call 800.723.9166. Follow us on Facebook and Twitter.

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