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Core One Labs Announces Its Entrance into the Ketamine Space with Proposed Acquisition of Ketamine Infusion Centers of Texas – BioSpace

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VANCOUVER, BC / ACCESSWIRE / February 4, 2021 / Core One Labs Inc. (CSE:COOL)(OTC PINK:CLABF)(Frankfurt:LD62) (WKN: A2P8K3) (the "Company") a biotechnology research and development company focused in life sciences and on bringing psychedelic medicines to market through novel delivery systems and psychedelic assisted psychotherapy is pleased to announce it has entered into a letter of intent (the "Letter of Intent") dated January 20, 2021 with Ketamine Infusion Centers of Texas, LLC ("KICT"), an arms-length-party, to review a potential acquisition of KICT.

KICT is a Health and Wellness Clinic located in Woodlands, Texas that was established to address treatment-resistant depression and other mental health disorders, through the delivery of Ketamine infusion treatments. KICT aims to be known as a centre of excellence in the management of treatment-resistant depression and strives to achieve this by providing unparalleled and individualized care based on the uniqueness of eachclient. Using research-based data, KICT has created proven, effective treatment protocols that have helped patients suffering from treatment-resistant depression, as well as other mental health disorders. These include major depressive disorder, bipolar disorder, post-partum depression, post-traumatic stress disorder and obsessive compulsive disorder.

"The acquisition of KICT poses an exciting growth opportunity for Core One as we endeavour to broaden our footprint in the psychedelics as alternative medicines' market and expand our presence in medical clinics across North America. It is our first step into the leading psychedelic treatment methodology in the US which opens up a whole new market for us" stated Joel Shaker, CEO of the Company.

"KICT's history as established practitioners in this burgeoning field, and Core One's ongoing research and development in alternative psychedelic medicines and delivery methods, create a unique and international platform to address mental health. This acquisition is the first step in building our foundation and infrastructure in the US, where regulations surrounding psychedelics are shifting rapidly. Given KICT's cutting edge treatment approach and client base, Core One is positioned to take advantage of a variety of new treatment options that are going through the FDA process. Furthermore, this provides us with an impressive avenue to conduct research and clinical trials to create additional novel IP."

ABOUT KETAMINE

Ketamine is a legal drug and at a sub-anesthetic dose produces a non-ordinary state of consciousness that produces psychedelic and euphoric effects. Ketamine is showing much success in providing symptom relief for depression, anxiety, and other mental health conditions when administered in conjunction with psychotherapy.

In 2000 Yale University published the first study on Ketamine's use for the treatment of depression. Since this first study many subsequent studies have been published, providing evidence of the safety and efficacy of Ketamine, as an alternative treatment method. The use of Ketamine has been so effective that Dr. Thomas Insel, Director of the National Institutes of Health stated, "Recent data suggest that Ketamine, given intravenously, may be the most important breakthrough in antidepressant treatment in decades".

According to the World Health Organization, 300 million people worldwide have depression. 16.2 million Americans or roughly 7% have experienced depression in the past year. 10.3 million Americans have experienced an episode that has caused severe impairment including loss of jobs and relationships. Depression is the leading cause of disability worldwide. The total economic burden is estimated to be $210 billion annually.

"There are many facets of depression including bipolar disorders, anxiety disorders, and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). We all have been affected by depression in one way or another. Many of us witnessing firsthand what depression can do to a loved one, a close friend, or work colleague. Depression can create an incredible void in these individuals, yet unfortunately, depression and the field of mental health has taken a back seat in our present day culture. Unlike diagnoses such as hypertension, coronary artery disease, or diabetes, depression is not a condition that is well accepted by society and causes people with this disorder to withdraw even further away, shutting out the world around them," stated Michael Nguyen, M.D., Psy.D., Medical Director of KICT.

LETTER OF INTENT TERMS

Pursuant to the terms of the Letter of Intent, it is contemplated that the Company would acquire all of the outstanding membership interests in KICT in consideration for US$200,000, which would be satisfied through the issuance of common shares of the Company upon closing.

Completion of the acquisition of KICT is subject to a number of conditions, including, but not limited to, completion of due diligence, negotiation of definitive documentation and the receipt of any required regulatory approvals. The proposed acquisition is not expected to constitute a fundamental change for the Company, nor is it expected to result in a change of control of the Company, within the meaning of applicable securities laws and the policies of the Canadian Securities Exchange.

ABOUT CORE ONE LABS INC.

Core One Labs Inc. is a biotechnology research and technology company focused in life sciences and on bringing psychedelic medicines to market through novel delivery systems and psychedelic assisted psychotherapy. The Company has developed a patent pending thin film oral strip (the "technology") which dissolves instantly when placed in the mouth and delivers organic molecules in precise quantities to the bloodstream, maintaining excellent bioavailability. With this technology, the Company intends to further develop its IP technology to focus on delivering psychedelic molecules with an initial focus on psilocybin. Core One also holds an interest in walk-in medical clinics which maintain a database of over 200,000 patients combined. Through research and development in these clinics, including the integration of its intellectual property related to psychedelic treatments and novel drug therapies, the Company intends to work towards regulatory approval for research that advances psychedelic-derived treatments for mental health disorders.

Core One Labs Inc.Joel ShackerChief Executive Officer

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The Canadian Securities Exchange has not reviewed and does not accept responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of the content of this news release.

Information set forth in this news release contains forward-looking statements that are based on assumptions as of the date of this news release. These statements reflect management's current estimates, beliefs, intentions and expectations. They are not guarantees of future performance. The Company cautions that all forward looking statements are inherently uncertain and that actual performance may be affected by a number of material factors, many of which are beyond the Company's control. Such factors include, among other things: risks and uncertainties relating to the Company's limited operating history and the need to comply with environmental and governmental regulations. Accordingly, actual and future events, conditions and results may differ materially from the estimates, beliefs, intentions and expectations expressed or implied in the forward-looking information. Except as required under applicable securities legislation, the Company undertakes no obligation to publicly update or revise forward-looking information. In addition, psilocybin is currently a Schedule III drug under the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act (Canada) and it is a criminal offence to possess substances under the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act (Canada) without a prescription. Health Canada has not approved psilocybin as a drug for any indication. Core One Labs Inc. does not have any direct or indirect involvement with illegal selling, production, or distribution of psychedelic substances in jurisdictions in which it operates. While Core One Labs Inc. believes psychedelic substances can be used to treat certain medical conditions, it does not advocate for the legalization of psychedelics substances for recreational use. Core One Labs Inc. does not deal with psychedelic substances, except within laboratory and clinical trial settings conducted within approved regulatory frameworks.

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White punks on dope: Cannabis, psychedelics and the storming of the Capitol – The Independent

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hat do the words Baked Alaska mean to you? Maybe the name of a somewhat naff dinner party dessert made out of meringue, ice cream and sponge. It is the sort of thing that might have been served with a final flourish at Abigails party, washed down with some red wine straight from the fridge.

Thats fine as far as it goes because these days Baked Alaska signifies two other things: the name of a popular and extremely potent strain of marijuana and, finally, the online handle of one Joseph Gionet Donald Trump activist and rap musician (creator of the Maga Anthem) and one of the main instigators of the 6 January invasion of the US Capitol building.

Gionets journey into the world of the far right came via libertarianism and campaigns for the legalisation of all drugs, not just weed. Libertarianism turned out to be a gateway drug for Gionet and soon he was posting neo-Nazi memes online, possibly because Gionet is an internet businessman and such outrages tend to attract traffic and therefore advertising revenue. From there it was a short step to meeting Donald Trump, in person, having Trumps face tattooed on his forearm and launching an online news channel podcast specialising in spreading rap music and weed-flavoured conspiracy theories.

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New exhibition to recall Denmark’s worst ever maritime disaster – The Post – The Copenhagen Post – Danish news in english

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Stornoway sounds both stormy and cosy: exactly the place youd like to hide away in to avoid a hurricane. But for the survivors of the SS Norge disaster on 28 June 1904, the Hebridean town off the northwestern coast of Britain was salvation: their refuge after days, and in some cases a week, at sea in one of the few lifeboats available.

READ MORE: Watch out for the big rock: Remembering Denmarks greatest maritime disaster

Later this spring, the 5,000-plus residents of the capital of Lewis and Harris, the largest island of the Hebrides, will be treated to a display of around 20 panels documenting the fateful final voyage of the passenger ship that had disembarked from Copenhagen for New York six days earlier.

When you consider that the ship sank after running aground on the uninhabitable island reef of Rockall, which is 460 km off the west coast of Scotland, its a miracle than anyone survived whatsoever.

Denmarks worst maritime disasterThe exhibition will open a window into the history of a maritime disaster that was hugely overshadowed by the sinking of the Titanic eight years later. Of the 727 passengers and 68 crew aboard the DFDS vessel, only 168 survived a death toll of 627.

Of the 75 Danish passengers and 54 crew onboard, only 21 and 16 survived a total death toll of 92, which is unsurpassed in Danish maritime history. A far heavier death toll was sustained by Norway, which had scheduled stops on the voyage at Oslo and Kristiansand. Out of 296 Norwegian passengers, 225 perished.

Most of the other victims were young Russians, Poles, Swedes and Finns, all travelling to America in search of relatives or a new life. Only seven people aboard were over the age of 60, according to the Bergen-based historian Per Kristian Sebak.

Important not to forgetThe exhibition Titanics Predecessor, A Catastrophe forgotten by History close to the Hebrides will consist of ten double-sided pull-up banners.

After its debut week in the centre of Stornoway, it will tour the village halls of the islands, including one in Butt, from where the last signal was sent to the ship.

The Western Isles Community Society, the organisers of the exhibition, explained to CPH POST that it is important not to forget this sad event and [that] we are happy to circulate this information to the countries from whom these passengers came.

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We Are The Union’s Fresh Fruit for Rotting Punk Rock Stars takes aim at aging, once-political punks – Brooklyn Vegan

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We Are The Union take aim at veteran punks who abandon their antiestablishment ethos with age on their Dead Kennedys-referencing new song, "Fresh Fruit for Rotting Punk Rock Stars." Vocalist/guitarist Reed Wolcott explains:

This song is probably going to get us into some trouble. Though its original title, Punk Rock is an Oligarchy, was swapped at the last minute in favor of the Dead-Kennedys-Retweeting-Mitt-Romney-inspired Fresh Fruit for Rotting Punk Rock Stars, the meaning of the song remains the same. For a community supposedly built on antiestablishment ethos, when it comes to the endless battle with white supremacy, abolishment of the police, trans rights, and, truthfully, most of the social issues facing us all today, I look around and see too many of my teenage heroes remaining quiet and unhelpful at best. At worst, I see them standing fully on the wrong side of history. If the words that shaped our worldview as young punks in the early 2000s ever meant anything, the time is now for the people who wrote them to show up, take accountability, and get to work. But from former Sex Pistols wearing MAGA shirts to overwhelmingly white male festival lineups, one cant help but wonder: was punk rock all just a way to sell us god damn t-shirts?

It's a message that resonates very strongly right now, and it comes through loud and clear in this catchy, anthemic, sarcastic punk rock song. The Chris Graue-directed video stars Reed in clown face paint with people throwing fruit and vegetables at him, and to match the $100 worth of food that was wasted in the video, the band will be donating $100 to Watts Powerhouse Food, which provides "access to medical and dental, food, and education to children and families in the Grape Street neighborhood of Watts in Los Angeles."

The song hits streaming and Bandcamp on Friday (2/5) at midnight Eastern, and since this Friday is one of Bandcamp's monthly fundraisers, WATU will be donating 100% of Bandcamp proceeds on Friday to Mutual Aid Network Los Angeles, "a grassroots community initiative that is organizing and redistributing supplies, services, emergency cash assistance, and additional resources to the Los Angeles community."

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Did Ohio States 2017 recruiting class live up to the hype? – Land-Grant Holy Land

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There is no doubt that Urban Meyer changed the culture of Ohio State recruiting when he arrived on campus in 2012. In the seven years he was at the helm, the Buckeyes hauled in top-five nationally-ranked recruiting classes six times, with the lone outlier the 2015 class which finished seventh overall. While the 2018 group was the programs best ever class points-wise with 26 commits totaling 317.06 points, Meyers finest work really came in 2017, where Ohio States 21 commits averaged a 94.59 player rating the highest in school history.

As we all know, while recruiting is the lifeblood of a college football program, the work does not stop there. Not every five-star prospect pans out, and the ability to develop players is what makes teams like Ohio State stay a step ahead of places like Georgia and Texas who recruit at a similar level. Collecting talent is important, but getting the most out of that talent is what matters most. Now that four years have passed since they began their careers in Columbus, how did the 2017 group actually pan out on the field?

The top-rated player in the 2017 class for Ohio State exceeded even the most lofty of expectations for the star defensive end. One of the best defensive players the program has even seen, Young accumulated a casual 30.5 sacks and 40.5 tackles for loss in three seasons with the Buckeyes, including a 16.5-sack campaign as a junior despite missing two games because of dumb NCAA rules. He is now the runaway favorite to win NFL Defensive Rookie of the Year after being selected No. 2 overall by the Washington Football Team in the 2020 NFL Draft. Not too shabby!

Like Young, Okudah more than accomplished everything you would expect from the nations No. 1 cornerback in the cycle. His stats don't jump off the page at you, only collecting three career interceptions, but that is because opposing quarterbacks were simply too scared to throw his way. He was the absolute definition of a lockdown corner, and his impressive efforts in Columbus earned him the No. 3 overall selection in the 2020 NFL Draft.

Brownings career at Ohio State likely wasnt as stellar as it could have been, to little fault of his own. The Buckeyes had a logjam at linebacker with Tuf Borland and Pete Werner occupying two starting spots for what felt like a decade, and while Browning was the most physically gifted of the three, he had to wait his turn. Still, he showed flashes of what made him such a highly rated recruit whenever he got the chance to play. Browning has a dynamic skillset, adept at rushing the passer off the edge as well as showing strong coverage abilities this past season as a full-time starter. Hes projected as a late second or third-round draft pick this April.

Had Wade elected to declare for the NFL Draft following the 2019 campaign, he would have been a consensus first-round pick. However, after a shaky season following his move to outside corner in 2020, Wades draft stock has taken a hit. In the slot, Wade was incredible, locking down everyone over the middle and even showcasing his athleticism on very effective corner blitzes. Unfortunately, he struggled on the outside, and his efforts attempting to cover DeVonta Smith in the national title game certainly did not help his case. The talent is clearly there, and hopefully whichever NFL team picks him up can help him re-find the player he was in 2019.

Davis is another guy who could've elected to go pro a year ago, but decided instead to come back and chase a national title. While the team wasnt quite able to help him accomplish that goal, Davis is still one of the top players at his position in the upcoming NFL Draft. Interior offensive linemen arent as valued as tackles at the next level, but Davis is certainly worth using a high selection on if a team is looking to secure one of its guard spots for the foreseeable future. One of the most consistent players on Ohio States offensive line the past two seasons, Davis will be starting in the NFL next year.

The first player on this list not to make an impact at Ohio State, Grimes was a victim of the Buckeyes incredibly deep room of wide receivers. The former four-star prospect did have himself a nice career at Florida, catching 97 passes for over 1,400 yards and 14 TDs in three seasons with the Gators, and now enters the NFL Draft as a likely mid-to-late round selection.

Dobbins put together an incredible career at Ohio State right from day one, rushing for over 1,000 yards in each of his three seasons in Columbus, including a 1,400-yard campaign as a freshman. Dobbins best season came in his final stint with the Buckeyes, where after finally getting the chance to be the teams true RB1, the junior ran for over 2,000 yards with 21 TDs. He was selected in the second round by the Baltimore Ravens, and all he did was break the franchise record for TDs by a rookie with nine. * extremely Gus Johnson voice * J.K. ALLLLLL day.

Despite being recruited as a guard, Myers was Ohio States starting center for the past two seasons, and like his fellow 2017 classmate Davis, was one of the anchors of the offensive line. The combination of Davis and Myers up the middle created huge holes for running backs like Dobbins and Trey Sermon to virtually walk right through, and their pass-blocking kept a clean pocket for Justin Fields to toss the rock all over the field with ease. Myers isnt as highly regarded as Davis in NFL Draft circles, but some have going around the third round.

Martell transferred out after it was clear he was not going to win the starting quarterback job at Ohio State, and hasnt really a home since. The artist formerly known as Tathan spent the past two seasons at Miami, but is back in the transfer portal once again as of earlier this week. Despite capturing the heart of Bill Landis, Martell has not quite panned out at the collegiate level but theres still time!

Pryor spent three seasons at Ohio State, but it was clear in the 2019 season that he had fallen out of favor in the depth chart. He played in 10 games in 2018, registering 31 total tackles and one interception, but wasnt quite consistent enough to play significant snaps for the Buckeyes. He spent this past season with the Fighting Irish, where his playing time wasnt much better. He recorded eight tackles and a sack in South Bend in limited appearances.

Nobody had a crazier year in 2020 than Garrett, who after catching COVID in the offseason and being shot in the face less than a month away from the start of the season put together one of the best campaigns of any defensive player on Ohio States roster. With four tackles for loss, two sacks and a pick-six, Garrett was huge for the Buckeyes up the middle when it came to stopping the run and applying pressure on the opposing QB. He has elected to use the extra free year of eligibility to return next season, where he will look to further improve his NFL Draft stock.

Sheffields Ohio State career was a bit of an odd one. Originally a five-star prospect in the 2015 class, the former track athlete signed with Alabama before transferring to Blinn College, where he spent two seasons before transferring to Ohio State in 2017. Sheffield spent two seasons with the Buckeyes, registering 75 total tackles and a pair of interceptions, and entered the 2019 NFL Draft where he was selected with the No. 111 overall pick by the Atlanta Falcons. Sheffield has played in 29 games with 20 starts for the Falcons over the past two seasons.

White looked like he was on the verge of a breakout career for Ohio State in 2018. Finishing the year with 46 total tackles and a pick, the safety was named defensive MVP of the Rose Bowl against Washington. Heading into his junior year, it seemed like he was destined for the Buckeyes new Bullet role under Greg Mattison. Unfortunately, for whatever reason that never materialized, and Whites playing time shrunk drastically before he decided to transfer to Rutgers. He put together a nice season with the Scarlet Knights in 2020, amassing 38 total tackles with an interception and a forced fumble.

Harris was a promising member of Ohio States wide receiver room, but an injury in his freshman year held him to only three games in his first year on campus. It looked as though he was in line for an increased role the following year, but the emergence of Chris Olave dashed those dreams, and he elected to redshirt his sophomore season. Despite being one of the most veteran receivers on the roster heading into 2020, the talents of guys like Olave, Garrett Wilson and a boatload of highly-touted recruits after him made it nearly impossible for Harris to touch the field.

Williamson has been another guy that has had a tough time cracking the depth chart in his time at Ohio State, but he finally got a chance to play significant snaps in 2020. After an achilles injury to Cam Brown against Penn State, Williamson became the teams starting slot corner for much of the regular season. It wasnt until the Big Ten title game that he began playing more as a safety, functioning as the teams second-high DB alongside Josh Proctor. Williamson has chosen to use the free year of eligibility and return for another season, where it is unclear what his role will be.

Riep was dismissed from the football team after he and fellow DB Jahsen Wint were charged with kidnapping and rape in March of 2020.

Cage has not gotten a ton of playing time in a room that has featured a bunch of talented defensive tackles, but that will almost certainly change heading into 2021 with the departure of Tommy Togiai to the NFL Draft. In his limited role this past season, Cage had five total tackles with half a sack. It is entirely possible that he could earn a starting job next season opposite Haskell Garrett, as the position will likely be between he and Antwuan Jackson.

A multi-year starting linebacker at Ohio State, Werner did a little bit of everything for the Buckeyes. He amassed 185 tackles in over his four seasons in Columbus, with 16 tackles for loss and four sacks as well as four forced fumbles. Werner was one of the teams most consistent tacklers, and was athletic enough to rush the passer, play in man coverage, and even drop back as a safety. He is an intriguing NFL prospect, as it is kind of up in the air as to whether or not his skillset will translate to the next level. However, as the fourth-lowest rated player in the 2017 class, he had himself a great collegiate career.

Munford certainly could have tested the NFL Draft waters, but he has elected to come back for another season at Ohio State. The Buckeyes offensive tackle tandem was phenomenal this season, as both Munford and Nicholas Petit-Frere allowed very little off the edge. Playing through injuries the past few seasons, Munford was finally healthy in 2020, and put together his most impressive campaign to date. He now looks to finish his degree and further improve his draft stock in year five.

Same issues as Jaylen Harris, but even lower on the totem pole. Gardiner caught one pass for Ohio State in 2019, and that will likely be the only reception of his Buckeye career. Brian Hartlines wide receiver room is way too loaded with four and five-star talents for the former three-star wideout to really ever see the field.

Recruiting rankings are obviously not kind to kickers, but Haubeil had a great run as Ohio States starting boot as the lowest-rated player in the 2017 class. Haubeil never missed an extra point as a member of the Buckeyes, finishing a perfect 146-of-146. He was 28-of-35 overall on field goals, with his career long an impressive 55-yarder against Northwestern in less than ideal conditions in 2019. Haubeil battled a groin injury and missed some time in 2020, but he will now look to establish himself on an NFL roster.

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Global Internet Banking Market 2020 Size Share Upcoming Trends Segmentation And Forecast To 2026 NeighborWebSJ – NeighborWebSJ

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Govt That Spies Has Insatiable Appetite – KMJ Now

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The makers of our Constitution undertook to secure conditions favorable to the pursuit of happiness. They recognized the significance of mans spiritual nature, of his feelings, and of his intellect. They knew that only a part of the pain, pleasure and satisfactions of life are to be found in material things. They sought to protect Americans in their beliefs, their thoughts, their emotions and their sensations. They conferred, as against the Government, the right to be let alone the most comprehensive of rights, and the right most valued by civilized men.Justice Louis D. Brandeis (1856-1941)

When Justice Louis D. Brandeis referred to the right to privacy as the right to be let alone, it was 1928. He was dissenting in a U.S. Supreme Court opinion called Olmstead v. United States, 277U.S. 438 (1928), in which federal agents tapped the telephone lines of Roy Olmstead and others and recorded their conversations about importing alcohol into the U.S. during Prohibition.

They did so without search warrants.

On the basis of the tapped conversations, Olmstead and his colleagues were convicted of conspiracy to violate federal law.

The Supreme Court upheld their convictions.

The issue in the case was whether the Fourth Amendments prohibition of searches and seizures without a warrant issued by a judge based on probable cause of crime includes surveillance.

When Brandeis dissented in Olmstead, telephones were novel and not in widespread personal use. It would be 39 years before the Supreme Court accepted Brandeis dissent as properly encapsulating the understanding of the Framers when it characterized surveillance as a search.

Stated differently, the language in the Fourth Amendment, which unambiguously prohibits the government from engaging in warrantless searches and seizures, was not interpreted so as to characterize government surveillance as a search until 1967, when the Supreme Court accepted Brandeis rationale.

Since then, it is commonplace that the government needs a warrant to engage in surveillance.

The warrant is a constitutional bulwark against fishing expeditions, and it requires the courts to defer to privacy.

I offer this brief constitutional history so as to address the abuse of the Fourth Amendment, and the consequences of that abuse.

Two weeks ago, the Defense Intelligence Agencyan arm of the Pentagon and one of 16 federal entities that spies on Americans acknowledged publicly that it uses commercial software to monitor the movements and conversations of those on whom it has chosen to spy.

And because it does so without warrants, it spies on whomever it wishes.

It claims that the language of the Fourth Amendment which protects the right of all people to be secure in their persons, houses, papers and effects only restrains law enforcement and does not restrain the balance of the government.

Yet, the whole purpose of the Bill of Rights is to recognize that personal liberty stems from our humanity. When Thomas Jefferson wrote the Declaration of Independence, he referred to our rights to life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness as inalienable from our human nature, and as gifts of the Creator.

The Bill of Rights, too, articulates that our rights are natural. The Ninth Amendment expressly commands that the enumeration of certain rights such as the freedoms of religion, speech and press shall not be construed by any government to deny or disparage other rights retained by the people.

Among the rights retained by the people never given away to the states or the federal government and thus protected by the Ninth Amendment, and since 1967 by the Fourth, is the right to privacy.

The Olmstead decision focused narrowly on whether listening to someones telephone conversations without a warrant is as unconstitutional as rummaging through the persons papers and effects without a warrant.

Brandeis understood that true happiness can only come from the exercise of personal liberty, and James Madison understood this when he wrote the Fourth Amendment.

This understanding, as recognized by the courts today, is that the right to privacy protects intellectual activities, beliefs, thoughts, emotions, sensations, and private communications about them.Who could be happy under a state of surveillance? Privacy is natural there are things we all do that are none of the governments business. Surveillance is totalitarian. It is the manifestation of the tyrants wish to know all about a potential opponent.

The whole purpose of the Bill of Rights is to keep the government at bay off the peoples backs, as Justice William O. Douglas wrote thereby protecting our natural state of freedom so that we can pursue happiness.

The Declaration of Independence underscores, and the Bill of Rights protects, the right to pursue happiness for individuals, not for governments.

Who can be happy while being observed by the government?

A watched person changes behavior and loses liberty on account of being watched.

The liberty to make unfettered choices, the right to shake a metaphorical fist in the tyrants face, the personal power to ignore what the government expects are all dissipated.

A watched person hesitates to exercise freedom.

The more the government gets away with surveillance without warrants, the more people will accept the servitude it brings.

Personal freedom is the unfettered power to exercise natural rights without the approval of the government or the consent of any other person. It is the means to happiness.

Yet, because we live in a society in which we need the governments permission to do nearly anything, is it any wonder that the government wants to know everything about us?

The government that spies continuously has large ears and insatiable eyes.

And on its face there is no smile.

Judge Andrew P. Napolitano, a graduate of Princeton University and the University of Notre Dame Law School, was the youngest life-tenured Superior Court judge in the history of New Jersey. He sat on the bench from 1987 to 1995. He taught constitutional law at Seton Hall Law School for 11 years, and he returned to private practice in 1995. Judge Napolitano began television work in the same year. He is Fox News senior judicial analyst on the Fox News Channel and the Fox Business Network. He is the host of Freedom Watch on the Fox Business Network. Napolitano also lectures nationally on the U.S. Constitution, the rule of law, civil liberties in wartime, and human freedom. He has been published in The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, the Los Angeles Times, and numerous other publications. He is the author of five books on the U.S. Constitution. Read Judge Andrew P. Napolitanos Reports More Here.

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No-knock search warrants began in Wisconsin, Rep. Myers wants to end them here – Wisconsin Examiner

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Rep. LaKeshia Myers (D-Milwaukee) has introduced a new bill to prevent the use of no-knock search warrants by Wisconsin law enforcement. The bill was named Breonnas Law after Louisville, Kentucky EMT Breonna Taylor, the 26-year-old who was killed during such a raid in March 2020.

It is most appropriate for us to begin Black History Month 2021 by introducing Breonnas Law, Myers said in a press statement. Breonna Taylors life was taken while she was in the comfort of her own home, through the use of a no-knock warrant. While Taylor was not the subject of the warrant, her life was mercilessly ended through no fault of her own. It is because of this that we call on Wisconsin legislators to end the use of no-knock warrants.

Wisconsin became the first state to authorize no-knock search warrants in 1997. Since their introduction, no-knock raids have created controversy around police transparency and use of force.

No-knock warrants are harmful to civilians and law enforcement officers alike, said Myers. Milwaukee police officer Matthew Rittner was killed in the line of duty while his tactical unit executed a no-knock warrant in February 2019. Because of a no-knock search warrant, a wife lost her husband, Milwaukee lost a police officer and a child lost its father.

These searches are being reconsidered at the federal and state levels. In Congress last session, Senate Republicans wanted to track their use, while a Democratic House bill, endorsed by the Congressional Black Caucus would have banned them on a federal level in drug cases and withhold federal policing grants to states that permit them in drug cases.

In 2020, a package of Juneteenth bills on police reform was forwarded by Gov. Tony Evers, Lt. Gov. Mandela Barnes and the the Legislative Black Caucus. It included a similar bill that prohibits no-knock search warrants issued under state law by requiring a law enforcement officer who is executing a search warrant to identify himself or herself as a law enforcement officer and announce the authority and purpose of the entry, before entering the premises.

The Legislature did not take any action on these bills, instead forming a study committee that continues to meet but has not come out with its recommendations.

Myers new bill, as described in her co-sponsorship memo accompanying it, requires that a law enforcement officer executing a search warrant must, before entering the premises, identify himself or herself as a law enforcement officer and announce the authority and purpose of the entry. Under the bill, a law enforcement officer may execute a search warrant only between the hours of 6 a.m. and 10 p.m. unless a judge authorizes the execution of the search warrant at another time for good cause.

Given the increased focus on police reform and no-knock search warrants in particular the Wisconsin Legislative Council put out an Information Memorandum on the practice in Sept. 2020, reviewing its complicated relationship with the Fourth Amendment and case law. As a result, the no-knock search warrant, a product of the War on Drugs, is being reconsidered. The Fourth Amendment to the U.S. Constitution giving citizens the right to be protected against unlawful search and seizure is replicated in the Wisconsin Constitution.

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Knock-and-announce requirements before police forcibly enter a persons home called the announcement rule in Wisconsin date back centuries to British common law, but exceptions to the rule have been carved out, including the no-knock search warrant, the memo states. Further, it notes, a 1995 case determined knock-and-announce was not a rigid, blanket rule, so no-knock searches are allowed as an exception that takes into account countervailing law enforcement interests.

The Wisconsin Professional Police Association Executive Director Jim Palmer has been quoted by multiple media outlets, as being open to reconsideration of no-knock warrants by police and by lawmakers. He told NBC-15 he doubts his group would fight for the warrants, as they are not used frequently in Wisconsin and can be dangerous for both police officers and residents.

Body camera use by law enforcement has made the public increasingly aware of no-knock search warrants, as more people are able to see footage of the technique in action.

The bills namesake, Taylor, was killed as law enforcement carried out a series of raids across the Louisville area. Police claimed they announced themselves when the raid began. Taylors boyfriend, Kenneth Walker, however, said officers did not do so, and he thought someone was breaking into their home as they slept. After a shot was fired by the boyfriend, wounding one officer, other officers fired numerous shots into the apartment, killing Taylor.

One of the detectives involved, Brett Hankison, was fired in June for wantonly and blindly firing his weapon, according to his termination letter. Taylors death brought to light the use of such raids, and place-based policing strategies that targeted areas being gentrified by the city.

As the state that created no-knock warrants, Wisconsin has the responsibility to be the state to end their use, Myers said. When you know better, you must do better, and this is a step in the right direction.

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When Joe Biden and Kamala Harris were sworn into office, it marked the first time in American history that Californians held two of the three highest offices in the federal government. No, President Biden is not from the Golden State, but Vice President Harris and Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi both hail from the Bay Area. And with Attorney General Xavier Becerra holding a key cabinet position, officials from California now have a sizable role in influencing the Biden agenda.

The incoming administration is rightly prioritizing economic relief and Covid-19 vaccine deployment. On other issues, they'll have to navigate narrow Democratic majorities in Congress, in which some progressive policies could be nonstarters. To avoid gridlock, these high-ranking Californians can identify policies with broad, bipartisan support, perhaps taking a page out of their home state's playbook.

In recent years, California has become a national leader on privacy rights. Oakland, San Francisco, and Santa Clara County, among other municipalities, have spearheaded strong local laws to oversee governmental use of people's private information and data.

Gaps in privacy protections remain, however, and top Californians in Washington, D.C. can help plug them at the federal level. This is especially true of the "smart city" programs sprouting up across the country. These programs enable local governments to collect troves of personal data with few safeguards in place to prevent it from being mishandled or abused. For example, my organization, Oakland Privacy, closely monitors a data-sharing protocol deployed by the Los Angeles Department of Transportation (LADOT) called Mobility Data Specification (MDS).

MDS is a massive data-collection system that LADOT spent millions developing. It requires mobility companies to provide the city with real-time location data for their vehicles, including each rider's origin, route and destination. Such granular data makes it easy to identify and track riders, and can reveal sensitive personal information with just a handful of data points. LADOT hasn't provided a concrete reason for requiring this individualized information over safer alternatives, like aggregated data, nor did it seek public input before adopting the system. Department leaders were even discovered using an encrypted messaging service to communicate with each other while developing MDS.

Real-time, re-identifiable data like the kind collected through MDS is particularly ripe for abuse. This could range from law enforcement accessing the data to perpetuate harmful surveillance practices against communities of color, to a city employee using it to stalk a former partner. These are grave consequences, which is why the American Civil Liberties Union and the Electronic Frontier Foundation are suing Los Angeles to halt MDS for violating the Fourth Amendment.

But Los Angeles isn't alone in overlooking privacy rights. In Pasadena and in Long Beach, police used automatic license plate readers and shared the data with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, despite pledging not to. In San Diego, the city deployed "smart streetlights" to supposedly monitor traffic, but they were used by police more than two dozen times to surveil Black Lives Matter protestors. Examples like these undercut California's standing as the pacesetter in securing privacy rights and reinforce the need for a smart cities solution that incorporates strong local oversight and federal protections.

Efforts to build so-called smart cities are not limited to Californiathey're popping up nearly everywhere, from Seattle and Chicago to Columbus and New York. With their impending influence over multiple levers of power in Washington, D.C., our Bay Area leaders should spearhead legislation that reins in misguided smart city programs. High-profile members of both parties have already signaled their interest. Such opportunities do not come around often, and California officials now have the chance to make their presence known on this important issue.

Tracy Rosenberg is the Advocacy Director for Oakland Privacy, a nonprofit watchdog group that works to defend the right to privacy and enhance oversight regarding the use of surveillance.

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Is Americas Approach to Cannabis Racist? Study Shows Its Worse Than You Think – GreenState

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A recently published study showed that Black people are 3.6x more likely to be arrested for marijuana possession than white people in the United States, and the gap is growing. The research, conducted by the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) and compiled by Joslyn Law Firm between 2010 and 2018, suggests War on Drugs racism still permeates cannabis law enforcement, even though 1 in 3 Americans now live in a state where marijuana is legal.

RELATED:Will Cannabis Become Legal in 2021?

The difference between white and Black marijuana arrests rose by over 300% in 20 U.S. counties between 2010 and 2018, according to the study. In Carter, Tennessee, racial disparity in this department increased by 977%, making Black people 14x more likely to be arrested for marijuana than whites in 2018.

Of the 49 states reporting (Florida did not contribute to this study), the state with the highest racial disparity was Montana, where Black people were almost 10x more likely to be arrested for marijuana than white people. Kentucky, Illinois, Iowa, and West Virginia followed close behind, with the chance of arrest for Black people above 7x what it was for white people.

Two of these states have since legalized recreational marijuana, indicating that the issue has little to do with overall attitudes toward marijuana use in these states. Cannabis became legal in Montana this November, and Illinois legalized it January, 2020.

Recreational marijuana is illegal in Kentucky, Iowa, and West Virginia. Though West Virginia has a medical marijuana program now, it had not gone into effect during the time this data was collected.

RELATED: Where is cannabis legal in the United States? (Medical marijuana and CBD included)

The states with the lowest racial disparities in cannabis arrests were Colorado, California, and Oregon. Recreational cannabis has been made legal in each of these states within the years this data was collected.

Brian Joslyn, Owner of Joslyn Law Firm, said areas of the country with the highest racial disparity in marijuana arrests also tend to record vague and bizarre reasons for other charges against Black people.

All too often I see suspicious police reports that justify traffic stops and detentions of black people with suspicious justifications ultimately leading to a search and seizure of their persons. Its these kinds of suspicious justifications that I rarely see as much when the individual is white, Joslyn told GreenState. I believe the data clearly shows that black people are being targeted by police. It would be impossible to suggest otherwise.

Every year, roughly 700,000 marijuana-related arrests are made in the U.S, meaning this problem is effecting thousands of people every day.

Joslyn said he believes legalizing marijuana would only be the first step in erasing racial prejudice from cannabis charges, since law enforcement would continue to unlawfully detain and search a disproportionate number of Black people for drug impairment or other violations of cannabis law. Therefore, he believes a kind of deep clean of law enforcement around the country to be imperative for racial justice.

RELATED: The Difference Between Cannabis Legalization and Decriminalization, and Why it Matters

What needs to occur are policy changes within the police departments that train and instruct officers to only pull over or detain individuals for well-established violations of law, Joslyn said. In addition, all officers should be equipped with both cruiser cams and body cams so their arrests can be reviewed and verified, and our state legislatures need to further work to protect individuals Fourth Amendment rights through the passage of laws that would raise the standards for law enforcement to search ones persons or property.

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Federal appeals court allows reporters to sue SWAT officer who tear-gassed them during Ferguson protests – JURIST

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The US Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit ruled Thursday that a SWAT team member must face First Amendment and battery claims from reporters he tear-gassed while they were covering public unrest in Ferguson, Missouri, after the fatal shooting of Michael Brown in 2014.

SWAT team member Michael Anderson claims that the reporters had been ordered to disperse before he deployed the tear-gas. He also asserts that there wereprojectiles launched from the reporters area, leading him believe that there was an imminent threat to safety. He claims that he had arguable probable cause to believe that the reporters were refusing to disperse, obstructing officers performing their duties, and interfering with officers in a way that impacted officer safety. If this mistaken belief was objectively reasonable, Anderson wouldreceive qualified immunity.

However, in its opinionthe Eighth Circuit implied that this version of the facts is blatantly contradicted by video footage from the reporters, Ash-har Quraishi, Marla Cichowski, and Sam Winslade of the Al Jazeera America news network, as well as at least three other videos. The ruling affirms the US District Court for the Eastern District of Missouris decision todeny Andersons motion for summary judgment and allow the plaintiffs to proceed:

The videos confirm the reporters version of the facts. They do not show dispersal orders or flying projectiles. They do not show orders to turn off the lights before the tear-gas. Rather, they show a peaceful scene interrupted by rubber bullets and tear-gas.Anderson presumes disputed facts in his favor, which this court cannot do because he moved for summary judgment. Taking the facts most favorably to the reporters, Anderson did not have arguable probable cause to use the tear-gas.

The video also contradicts Andersons claim that the Al Jazeera reporters were not engaged in activities protected by the First Amendment. The video supports the reporters claim that they were singled out by Anderson. A reasonable officer would have understood that deploying a tear-gas canister at law-abiding reporters is impermissible, the court said.

The court also ruled in favor of the plaintiffs regarding their state-law battery claims, noting that it was possible that Anderson acted with more force than [was] reasonably necessary to disperse the reporters, given that they were not engaged in unlawful activity.However, the court denied the reporters Fourth Amendment claims because it has not been clearly established that tear-gassing amounts to a seizure.

The Eighth Circuit remanded the case to the district court for further proceedings.

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TIPA and PerfoTec collaborate to create compostable packs that extend shelf-life – Packaging Europe

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Compostable packaging producer TIPA and shelf-life extension specialist PerfoTec have partnered to offer compostable packaging that reportedly extends the shelf-life of fresh produce.

TIPA and PerfoTec say that their solutions, which utilise laser microperforated compostable films, have been found to extend the shelf-life of fruit, vegetables and flowers by up to two times.

According to TIPA, its compostable packaging performs like a conventional plastic, but decomposes in compost back into the soil with no toxic residue, microplastics or other pollutants. The company also says that its solutions mesh with existing industry machinery and manufacturing practices.

Meanwhile, PerfoTecs patented High Precision Laser Technology facilitates longer shelf-life by adapting the permeability of food packaging.

TIPA predicts that the growing market share for alternatives to conventional plastic, like compostable films, will be a key contributor to the growth of the global flexible packaging market. The size of the market is expected to increase from $160.8 billion to $200.5 billion by 2025.

PerfoTecs CEO, Bas Groeneweg, said: After months of trials with this film, we realised that TIPAs compostable film combined with PerfoTecs patented laser perforation provided the best shelf-life for fruits, vegetables and flowers by far. It provides longer shelf-life and freshness which means fewer quality losses, less food waste and cost savings for producers and retailers.

Partnering with TIPA to create compostable packaging that can outperform conventional plastic is a hugely exciting step forward for sustainable packaging. Were delighted to be playing our part in the stride against quality losses, food waste and plastic pollution.

Ayellet Zinger, VP of sales for TIPA, added: In combining our technologies, TIPA and PerfoTec form a synergistic partnership that optimises flexible packaging for produce.

We have created an exceptional product that extends the shelf-life of fruit, vegetables and flowers with a protective and fully compostable film that decomposes just like the product its packaging. TIPA and PerfoTec bring huge added value for flexible produce packaging, reducing food and packaging waste, and providing solutions for the future of sustainable packaging.

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University and grower together research strawberry technologies – hortidaily.com

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Building on its 163-year tradition of innovation, Oppy is set to conduct two independent trials exploring the viability of new technologies that aim to further advance strawberry production practices by offering solutions to persistent issues faced by the industry.

The premier grower, marketer and distributor of fresh produce from around the world will work with the University of California, Santa Cruz on the first of the trials, a USDA-funded research project that aims to test a systems-based approach to pest and disease mitigation. The study will explore alternative treatments to mitigate pervasive and detrimental soil-borne pathogens during strawberry cultivation, includingFusarium oxysporumandMacrophomina phaseolina.

Were extremely excited to be working on finding solutions to challenges facing the strawberry industry as a whole, Oppys VP of Categories, Berries and Greenhouse Jason Fung said. Oppys participation in this research project has the potential to be transformative, as most soilborne pathogens are lethal to strawberry crops, so any improvements in reducing this will have a tremendous impact on our business on multiple fronts.

The second trial aims to improve operational efficiencies in strawberry cultivation through a robotic harvester. Oppy and its partners will examine if the new harvester can assist in solving some of the industrys difficulties with labor scarcity, which have only been amplified during the pandemic. The trial will determine if robotic picking is more efficient and cost-effective than traditional methods, as well as assess the harvesters ability to select fruit based on specific standards, and understand which varieties work best with this machine.

Automation in agriculture has been catapulted into the spotlight thanks to the unique challenges posed by the pandemic, Oppys Senior Manager of Insights and Innovation Garland Perkins said. By assessing the first ever commercially available robotic harvester for strawberries, Oppy has once again taken a leading role in exploring the future of our industry. Engaging with our stakeholders across the supply chain is necessary for the success of these trials, and reflects the collaborative approach that is essential for innovation.

Oppy has placed a renewed focus on innovation over the past few years, investing in numerous trials of a wide range of technologies and across categories. These include shelf life extension, varietal development, automation and more.

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Chrome is blocking The Great Suspender, heres how to get your tabs back – The Verge

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Google has apparently blocked The Great Suspender extension from Chrome, with existing users now receiving a message that it has been disabled because it contains malware. Its also been removed from the Chrome Web Store, with any links to it now leading to a 404 page. Some are worried about losing their tabs, but Reddit users have found a way to recover them (via XDA-Developers Mishaal Rahman).

The Great Suspender was a hugely useful extension minus the malware, at least for keeping your browser running smoothly. The tool would automatically shut down tabs that you hadnt looked at for a while, replacing them with a blank gray screen. Return to the tab, and you could click to reload back to where you were. Given Chromes tendency to hog much of a computers memory, the extension was a simple way to keep your browser moving a bit faster, without actually forcing you to close old tabs.

If you used the extension and are looking to get your tabs back, the steps are simple, if a bit tedious. If the tabs were open, you can go to them and click into the URL bar. There will be a ton of text that looks something like this:

chrome-extension://klbibkeccnjlkjkiokjodocebajanakg/suspended.html#ttl=%22Dawn%22%20Dario%20Marianelli%20(Pride%20%26%20Prejudice)%20Piano%20solo%20%26%20Tutorial%20-%20P.%20Barton%20-%20YouTube&pos=0&uri=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RJXGLl_sEDU

At the end will be the address for the page you were on. Deleting everything before the URL and hitting enter will bring the page back to life.

Reddit user avatar_ENG also discovered you can still get those tabs back by searching your Chrome history. Its basically the same process as above: you search for the extensions ID, klbibkeccnjlkjkiokjodocebajanakg, then open the tabs and remove the junk. It may be an annoying process, but its better than losing any work or incredible memes you had open.

Neither Google nor the developers of the extension immediately responded to a request for comment.

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‘It weighs on you’: extension on the federal student loan freeze is a temporary relief for local graduates – WQAD.com

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The freeze was supposed to expire on Jan. 31, but was extended to the end of September by the Biden administration.

DAVENPORT, Iowa Faith Boyd graduated last year from St. Ambrose University with a degree in exercise science. While she's been going back to school this semester to finish a Spanish degree thrown off track by the pandemic, the months since her first graduation have become a painful reality filled with debt.

"I am currently $37,000 in debt," she said. "I always hear 'wow, you're really low end, you did really good!' And I'm like, 'yeah, it's good when you think about it that way, but then at the end of the day when you think about how our loan system actually runs, it's like man... you're gonna be paying that for what feels like for life."

Even with scholarships and grants, Boyd says loans stacked up quickly and now it's a heavy burden to bear. Still, she tries to stay positive.

"You have to have a light heart about it otherwise I don't think you'll be able to see an outcome for it," laughed Boyd.

She says the Biden administration's extension to freeze student loans is a temporary relief, but she knows the payments will eventually restart.

"I was supposed to start paying January 6 and I did not have a plan. It kind of hits you really quick after college," she said.

Federal student loan collections have been paused since last March and are now extended until September. That means federal borrowers don't have to make payments right now, and now interest is accrued.

What it doesn't mean, is loan forgiveness.

"It's very much a give and take right now, as always with politics," said Boyd.

As the pandemic continues, those with student loans are some of the hardest hit by covid's economic fallout. It's estimated that by next year, the amount of outstanding student loan balance in this country is expected to rise to $2 trillion.

And for local students like Boyd, it can seem like an impossible battle.

"Do I want to pursue my education, do I want to do the things that I set my heart for and be in debt for the rest of my life," she questioned. "Or do I finish what I have now, work out with what I have now?"

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Tips from Wheeling firefighters that could save your life – WTRF

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Wheeling, WV (WTRF)- With fridge weather approaching, be extra careful when youre stuck at home.

Its that time of year when structure fires are more common. Even the Wheeling fire department can attest to this.

The National Fire Protection Association says 2 in 5 fires in the winter are caused by space heaters.Most of them can caused injury or even a fatality.

So if youre using an extra space heaters or something supplemental like that, Wheeling fire officials remind you to be careful. Fire officials say an electric space heater should only be plunged directly into a wall. That means no extension cords or power strips. You dont want to overflow a circuit.

Also, keep your space heaters at least 3-feet apart from other object all just to be extra safe.

If youre having trouble with your heating devices, have them serviced by a qualified technician. Be aware of when you use space heaters. When you leave the room or if you leave the house, make sure you shut those off, unpluge them Common sense goes a long way. Be cautious. Be careful.

Wheeling fire officials add its also a good idea to have a working smoke detector and carbon monoxide detector.

If you have kids, fire officials say you could even practice an at-home fire drill.

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Saunders College of Business expands research with Jewish Senior Life partnership – RIT University News Services

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Rochester Institute of Technologys Saunders College of Business has announced an extension of its unique partnership with Jewish Senior Life, a Continuing Care Retirement Community based in Rochester, N.Y. Over the next five years, the Jewish Senior Life Innovation Collaborative will support the development of research materials to explore how new technologies may impact and improve the lives of seniors, including supporting research stipends and resources for students.

TekHub, a technical support offering for senior residents in Jewish Senior Lifes independent living residence, The Summit at Brighton, kicked off the partnership in March 2020. Residents make appointments with Noah Wallace, a fourth-year computing security student from Rochester, N.Y., who was instrumental in developing the initiative. Wallace assists with technology inquiries ranging from best practices in password protection to Roku troubleshooting and accessing family Zoom calls. These interactions are then recorded and analyzed to identify common questions, challenges, and successes, allowing RITs Saunders College to create innovative solutions to address often encountered challenges.

Theres a cycle going on where we observe, learn, and help, said Victor Perotti, Benjamin Forman Collaborative Research Professorship in Saunders College, who leads the RIT students in this research. Then we take what weve learned and feed it back into the system to try to improve the overall technology literacy and technology confidence in that community. Some of these solutions come in the form of resident-wide webinars, while other challenges require more extensive solutions.

Initial research suggests that technology challenges seniors face today are not primarily due to physical limitations, such as vision or hearing loss, as previously believed. Rather, challenges stem from lack of awareness or education.

Wallace explains, When presented with smart devices, which have been around for over a decade now, residents still dont have the fundamentals to interact with the technology. The generation that grew up with smart devices gradually became accustomed to needing precise tapping, advanced swiping, and having to navigate cluttered menus; but these skills were never taught to the seniors who have just began to use these new devices. Theres a vast contrast between their knowledge and that of someone who has been using devices like iPads or smartphones their whole life.

Once theyre taught how to use the device, the research suggests, seniors do not return for additional help.

The work were doing with Saunders College is critical to the well-being of our residents, especially during the pandemic when technology is crucial in maintaining connections with loved ones, said Jewish Senior Life President and CEO Michael King. Were thrilled to continue to build upon this successful collaboration to improve the lives of aging people within our community.

Over time, the Jewish Senior Life Innovation Collaborative will expand to include applied analytics work, machine-learning capabilities, and even robotics with help from RITs Kate Gleason College of Engineering. The ultimate goal is to improve the mental and physical health of seniors through technology.

Our goal is to help the whole community have a better relationship with technology and enjoy all the rewards that come with that. Things like better social connections, better health, and access to things they wouldnt otherwise have access to, said Perotti. Jewish Senior Life is an exceptionally innovative organization and therefore a superb partner for this.

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Oppy Continues Pioneering Research With Two Trials for Innovative Strawberry Technologies – PerishableNews

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Building on its 163-year tradition of innovation, Oppy is set to conduct two independent trials exploring the viability of new technologies that aim to further advance strawberry production practices by offering solutions to persistent issues faced by the industry.

The premier grower, marketer and distributor of fresh produce from around the world will work with the University of California, Santa Cruz on the first of the trials, a USDA-funded research project that aims to test a systems-based approach to pest and disease mitigation. The study will explore alternative treatments to mitigate pervasive and detrimental soil-borne pathogens during strawberry cultivation, includingFusarium oxysporumandMacrophomina phaseolina.

Were extremely excited to be working on finding cutting edge solutions to challenges facing the strawberry industry as a whole, Oppys VP of Categories, Berries and Greenhouse Jason Fung said. Oppys participation in this research project has the potential to be truly transformative, as most soilborne pathogens are lethal to strawberry crops, so any improvements in reducing this will have a tremendous impact on our business on multiple fronts.

The second trial aims to improve operational efficiencies in strawberry cultivation through a state-of-the-art robotic harvester. Oppy and its partners will examine if the new harvester can assist in solving some of the industrys difficulties with labor scarcity, which have only been amplified during the pandemic. The trial will determine if robotic picking is more efficient and cost-effective than traditional methods, as well as assess the harvesters ability to select fruit based on specific standards, and understand which varieties work best with this machine.

Automation in agriculture has been catapulted into the spotlight thanks to the unique challenges posed by the pandemic, Oppys Senior Manager of Insights and Innovation Garland Perkins said. By assessing the first ever commercially available robotic harvester for strawberries, Oppy has once again taken a leading role in exploring the future of our industry. Engaging with our stakeholders across the supply chain is necessary for the success of these trials, and reflects the collaborative approach that is essential for innovation.

Oppy has placed a renewed focus on innovation over the past few years, investing in numerous trials of a wide range of technologies and across categories. These include shelf life extension, varietal development, automation and more.

About Oppy

Growing, marketing and distributing fresh produce from around the globe for more than 160 years, Vancouver, BC-based Oppy discovers and delivers the best of the worlds harvest. With over 50 million boxes of fresh fruits and vegetables grown on every continent moving through its supply chain annually, Oppy offers popular favorites from avocados and berries to apples and oranges year-round, alongside innovative seasonal specialties. Over the years, Oppy has introduced North Americans to a number of items across its diverse produce range, including Granny Smith, JAZZ and Envy apples, as well as green and gold kiwifruit. Go to oppy.com to learn more.

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Cliffs CEO asks for Walz’s help to save Hibbing Taconite – Duluth News Tribune

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Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz wrote a letter to U.S. Steel Corp. and Cleveland-Cliffs Inc. on Monday urging the companies to ensure the continued operation of both Minntac and Hibbing Taconite into the future. And the following day, Lourenco Goncalves, chairman, president and CEO of Cleveland-Cliffs, responded.

"As the majority owner and manager of the Hibbing Taconite joint venture, Cleveland-Cliffs continues to advance options for mining beyond the current reserve base of five years, including acquisition of lands adjacent to Hibbing Taconite," Goncalves wrote.

Cliffs owns a smattering of land at the never-completed Mesabi Metallics mining facility in Nashwauk. The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources also has been encouraging U.S. Steel and Arcelor Mittal to provide Hibtac with access to the neighboring Carmi Campbell Reserve. That land is currently leased by U.S. Steel's Keetac facility, DNR Assistant Commissioner Jess Richards reported late last year.

Unless Hibbing Taconite gains access to additional mineral reserves, Goncalves has warned the operation, which employs about 750 people, will be forced to close in about five years.

Cleveland-Cliffs CEO Lourenco Goncalves talks about the company during a Northland event in 2019. (Steve Kuchera / File / News Tribune)

Goncalves said Cliffs and U.S. Steel representatives engaged in fruitless talks regarding gaining access to the Carmi Campbell Reserve from August 2019 to December 2020.

"The unsuccessful negotiations with U.S. Steel were a very important part of our decision to acquire land in Nashwauk, in order to provide us with the mine life extension we need at Hibbing Taconite. If Cleveland-Cliffs controls Nashwauk, not only Hibbing Taconite will be saved, but we would also have the opportunity to build a direct-reduction plant on the site, creating the basis of a future steel mill in Nashwauk, locally supplied with HBI (hot briquetted iron)," he wrote.

Goncalves went on to say that he would appreciate any assistance the state can render "in convening the parties to work quickly toward facilitating a viable option with the Carmi Campbell leases" as soon as possible.

Amanda Malkowski, a spokeswoman for U. S. Steel, responded to Goncalves' missive, with an emailed statement.

"U.S. Steel recognizes the importance of Hibtac and all iron mining operations to the communities, employees and businesses on the Iron Range," she said. "We have and will continue to work collaboratively with the governor and the Iron Range legislative delegation to seek a workable solution that will benefit all concerned stakeholders."

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Hummingbird Resources pleased with fourth quarter performance – ShareCast

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The AIM-traded firm said its current bank loans were scheduled to be fully repaid in the second quarter of 2021.

It said it had cash of $11m at the end of the quarter, up from $9m three months prior, with total bank debt standing at $13m, down by $6m during the quarter, with a gold inventory value of about $4m.

The board reported a total recordable injury frequency rate of 0.82, exceeding its target of a rate lower than 2.5 for 2020.

A total of $2m was received from the Mali government as part payment for their acquisition of an additional 10% stake in Yanfolila, as announced on 2 February 2017.

On the production front, 22,012 ounces of gold was poured in the quarter, broadly in line with the 24,722 ounces poured in the third quarter, with full-year production for 2020 standing at 101,069 ounces of gold .

The company reported an all-in sustaining cash cost (AISC) on gold sold in the quarter of $1,496 per ounce, up from $1,283 per ounce in the third quarter, as its full-year AISC came in at $1,147 per ounce.

A total of 24,285 ounces of gold was sold in the fourth quarter, at an average realised price of $1,862 per ounce.

Looking ahead, Hummingbird issued 2021 production guidance of between 100,000 and 110,000 ounces of gold, with an AISC of $1,250 to $1,350 per ounce on gold sold.

Its production profile would be weighted towards the second half of the year, with part of the KE pit to be mined out in the period, and a focus to move to the Komana West pit, where higher grades were lower in the orebody and were not expected to be accessed until the late part of 2021.

Mali development capital expenditure of $7m was planned for 2021, focussing on the Gonka, SW and KEUG deposits for future production, including the haul roads to SE and SW currently under construction.

The companys exploration and mine life extension budget in Mali was doubled to $10m, focussing on SE drilling and permitting to increase the confidence of current geology, and expand on the existing resources of around 62,000 ounces, as well as KEUG drilling and permitting requirements, to be finalised with a view to be in production by 2022.

It expected KEUG to contribute to the base load production profile for the firm at greater than three grams per tonne, with the mine life potential looking to be extended with the current year's exploration and drilling programmes.

The budget would also be used for SW follow-up drilling of high-grade zones identified in 2020, to further increase current resources of around 138,000 ounces, as well as initial green field exploration drilling at the Diaban target, and further metallurgical work at the Kabaya South deposit.

Updated company mineral resources estimate models would be released at the end of the first quarter, and were expected to be updated annually to capture the progress of each years' programmes.

Hummingbird was also undertaking pre-development, optimisation and exploration planning in Guinea, focussing on the ongoing pre-development work to de-risk and optimise the project, including completion of front-end engineering and design, and the contract tendering process.

Exploration planning was ongoing for programmes to increase confidence and the extent of the current resource base of around 1.18 million ounces at three grams per tonne.

A number of high-priority targets had been identified to focus on at the key deposits KK and KnK, the board said.

Finally, Hummingbird aid Junction Contract Mining was expected to be appointed as the mining contractor at Yanfolila in Mali, on similar terms to the current contractor, whose contract was ending this year.

2020 has been a challenging year in which to operate and many of these logistical challenges remain, said chief executive officer Dan Betts.

However, Hummingbird ends the year in a solid net cash balance sheet position, with a strong internal growth pipeline including the development of Kouroussa and the exciting 2021 exploration and drilling campaign at Yanfolila ahead of us.

We have a more modest 2021 production outlook which we believe is achievable and will establish a solid footing for the company as we generate circa $70m of project level EBITDA at current gold prices.

Betts said its pre-development plans at Kouroussa continued, with its confidence of the exploration and mineral resource growth potential increasing the more work it did on the project.

Additionally, we are excited about the progress at our Dugbe Gold project in Liberia with earn-in partners Pasofino.

I believe the foundations are set for 2021 to be a strong year for the Company as we capitalise on the organic growth opportunities ahead of us and continue to progress towards our goal of being a multi-asset, multi-jurisdiction producing resources company.

At 1304 GMT, shares in Hummingbird Resources were down 9.05% at 28.65p.

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