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OTTAWA — A former chairman of the federal advisory panel on firearms says he found the committee to be a well-meaning but ultimately pointless exercise because members were not allowed to do their own research.Jack Major, a retired Supreme Court judge, says he wrote twice to Public Safety Minister Ralph Goodale about the need to hear witnesses and gather facts on gun-related issues, but got no reply.In an interview, Major says he felt he wasn’t serving any purpose and the committee was effectively being told what the government had already decided to do on the firearms file.Major’s comments come a day after vice-chair Nathalie Provost resigned from the committee in frustration over lack of federal action to restrict assault-style rifles.A spokesman for Goodale says the committee examined all elements of last year’s gun bill before its drafting and provided valuable insights to the government.Major says committee members might have been briefed on the legislation, but were not involved in deciding or recommending what the bill should say.The Canadian Press
In Arsenal’s latest training session at the club’s London Colney training centre, exclusive footage shows Arsène Wenger talking through new tactics for the festive season – and it’s all for Save the Children’s Christmas Jumper Day!Video: Arsenal Team Cross And WeaveArsène Wenger has revealed his festive knitting tactics to support Save the Children’s Christmas Jumper Day and can be seen showing off his expert woolly skills with a grin on his face.On seeing Rob Holding’s disastrous three-armed red jumper, the manager puts his head in his hands in despair before claiming: “You don’t have to make your own sweater to make the world better. On Friday 15th December, join us and swap your kit for a knit.”This year is the fifth year Arsenal is supporting Save the Children’s Christmas Jumper Day. Arsenal has fully embraced the woolly revolution, with players swapping their kit for a knit for a special squad photo and adopting new knit-names including Theo “Woolcott”, “Sweater” Cech, Aaron “Lambsey”, Jack “Woolshere”, “Gra-Knit” Xhaka and Héctor “Baa-llerin”.By signing up, swapping your kit for a festive knit and donating to Save the Children’s Christmas Jumper Day on Friday 15 December, you’ll help the world’s forgotten children have a brighter future.To help raise additional funds for Save the Children’s Christmas Jumper Day, Arsenal Football Club has created a range of exclusive festive Arsenal knits for all the family, which each carry a 20% donation of the RRP to Save the Children:Men’s Arsenal Christmas Jumper RRP £35· Ladies Arsenal Christmas Jumper RRP £30· Junior Arsenal Christmas Jumper RRP £25· Infant Arsenal Christmas Jumper RRP £20· This year, the Club is also launching its very first Christmas Jumper for Dogs (RRP £15) as well as a Baby Christmas Sleepsuit (RRP £15) – so even pets and little ones can join in!The Arsenal Christmas Jumpers are available from ArsenalDirect.com and from the Club’s three superstores (while stocks last.)The Arsenal Foundation has been supporting Save the Children as its global partner since 2011 and has raised more than £2million to support the charity’s life-saving work. Most recently the Club has worked with Save the Children to build football pitches for vulnerable children in Jordan, Somalia and Indonesia.Make the World Better with a Sweater!For more information about Save the Children’s Christmas Jumper Day and to sign up visit ChristmasJumperDay.org.Facebook – www.facebook.com/ChristmasJumperDay.Twitter and Instagram – @savechildrenuk #ChristmasJumperDay
Mohali: Chris Gayle’s absence at the top of the order did have an impact as Kings XI Punjab could only manage a par-score of 166 for 9 against Delhi Capitals in an IPL encounter here Monday. With the ‘Universe Boss’ ruled out due to back injury (lat strain), KXIP batsmen despite being good at times could never really take the Delhi bowling apart. Save David Miller (43 off 30 balls) and Sarfaraz Khan (39 off 29 balls), other batsmen didn’t have a good day against the trio of Chris Morris *(3/30), Kagiso Rabada (2/32) and young Sandeep Lamichhane (2/27 in 4 overs). Morris was the pick of the bowlers, removing KXIP’s last-match hero KL Rahul (15) with an inswinger as he played across the line. Also Read – Puducherry on top after 8-wkt win over ChandigarhSam Curran (20, 10 balls) promoted up the order did hit a couple of lusty blows but Lamichhane got him with a flipper. Mayank Agarwal went for a non-existent single and couldn’t beat Shikar Dhawan’s direct throw at the non-striker’s end. Miller and Sarfaraz however didn’t get bogged down as they added 62 in 6.4 overs carrying out a recovery process from 58 for three. While Miller attacked Lamichhane hitting him for a six over long-on, Sarfaraz played his now patent “closed eyes scoop shot” over keeper’s head. But lamicchhane had the last laugh as he edged one to Rishabh Pant behind the stumps while Miller offer the Capitals skipper an easy skier trying to hit Morris out of the park. In the end, Madeep Singh (29 no off 21 balls) took the team past 160-run mark.
Share72 Tweet Email4 By Associated Press 17,136 Views Apr 4th 2017, 7:51 AM File photo 33 Comments AN AIRLINE PILOT who was so drunk he appeared to pass out in the cockpit before takeoff has been sentenced to eight months in jail in Canada.Miroslav Gronych, 37, pleaded guilty last month to having care and control of an aircraft while he had a blood alcohol level three times the legal limit.The Slovakian pilot was escorted off a Sunwing Airlines plane in Calgary on New Year’s Eve before a flight scheduled to end in Cancun, Mexico.The court heard that when Gronych got on the plane, he struggled to hang up his coat, was slurring his words and was staggering. The court was also told the co-pilot suggested Gronych should leave the plane, but he eventually returned to the cockpit, sat down and appeared to pass out with his face resting on the window.Judge Anne Brown also banned Gronych from flying for one year after his release. She noted he has been in treatment for alcoholism, has abstained from drinking since the event and has been “thoroughly shamed”.The court heard that Gronych, who is married and has two young children, has lost his job.The defence had asked for a three to six-month sentence while the prosecution asked the judge to give Gronych one year in jail.Bottle of vodkaProsecutor Rosalind Greenwood said she was happy with the sentence, stating: “It is a clear message to pilots that if you drink alcohol and you fly a plane, you’re going to be met with a period of incarceration.”His defence lawyer told the court last month that Gronych couldn’t sleep the night before his flight and felt like he was coming down with a cold. He took a couple of shots of vodka and a Tylenol, and planned to wake up in time to let people know he wouldn’t make the flight.He didn’t set an alarm and was awakened by a call asking him where he was, his lawyer said. He drank the rest of the bottle of vodka and left for the flight.When police arrived, they found his pilot’s wings were pinned upside down. They smelled alcohol on his breath and he couldn’t stand up straight.Sunwing, a low-cost Canadian carrier, has said it has a zero tolerance policy on crew members consuming alcohol within 12 hours of going on duty.Read: Donald Trump donates part of salary to National Park ServiceRead: An idea for An Post? New Zealand’s postal service starts delivering KFC http://jrnl.ie/3322864 
File photo Image: Shutterstock/Emilian Danaila Pilot in Canada jailed for showing up to work drunk and passing out in cockpit Miroslav Gronych was three times the legal limit when due to fly a plane to Mexico. Short URL Tuesday 4 Apr 2017, 7:51 AM Image: Shutterstock/Emilian Danaila Tweet thisShare on FacebookEmail this article
Marcelo has fired a huge warning to Florentino Perez by telling him that if Cristiano Ronaldo is to leave in the summer then so will he, reports Don BalonAfter helping Real Madrid secure their third Champions League trophy in a row after their 3-1 win against Liverpool, Ronaldo hinted that the final in Kiev could be his final game for Los Blancos.“It was beautiful to be at Real Madrid,” said the Portuguese.The 33-year-old has since been strongly linked with moves out of Spain with Paris Saint-German and his old club Manchester United believed to be the favourites to land his signature.
Fiorentina owner: “Ribery played better than Ronaldo!” Andrew Smyth – September 14, 2019 Fiorentina owner Rocco Commisso was left gushing over Franck Ribery’s performance against Juventus, which he rates above that of even Cristiano Ronaldo’s.But now Marcelo has reacted and has sent Perez a big warning promising him that should he allow Ronaldo to leave, then he will follow him out of the Santiago Bernabeu.The duo have build a strong friendship in their nine years playing together at Real and Marcelo is determined to ensure that his good friend remains at Madrid.Now Perez has assured the Brazil international that he has no plans to allow the five-time Ballon d’Or winner to leave.
The Wolverhampton Wanderers defender has yet to appear in the starting eleven of his country, even after playing regularly in the English Premier LeagueMatt Doherty believes he needs to keep working hard to show Republic of Ireland manager Martin O’Neill that he deserves to be on the starting eleven.The Wolverhampton Wanderers defender has yet to appear in the starting eleven for Ireland, instead, he has been subbed in from the bench in three occasions.But he’s been playing in the English Premier League regularly, and he feels he will soon deserve a chance for the first-team.
Vidic: “Ronaldo is the most professional footballer I’ve seen” Andrew Smyth – September 14, 2019 Nemanja Vidic opened up on how a 21-year-old Cristiano Ronaldo’s professionalism left him stunned at Manchester United.“I’ve been around the squads since 2016, but I’ve only picked up three caps coming off the bench for a few minutes towards the end,” Doherty said as echoed by The 42.“I’d like to have a lot more caps and a few more starts. Sometimes your face doesn’t fit and mine doesn’t at the moment.”“I know he’s said he would like me to attack more. Maybe I’ll do that. When I first joined up it was my defense that was the problem. Now it’s my attacking. Maybe my face just doesn’t fit,” he concluded.
FORT LAUDERDALE-HOLLYWOOD INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT, FLA. (WSVN) – A flight bound for Fort Lauderdale was grounded in California, Monday, due to a passenger’s disruptive behavior.The pilot was forced to return the gate after the passenger allegedly tried to open the emergency exit, causing the slide to deploy.The passenger was removed by police while the other passengers were placed onto another flight.Copyright 2019 Sunbeam Television Corp. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed.
Erramanzil: Noted handicrafts and social activist Dr Chikka Devadas was awarded with Edire Chenna Keshavulu Memorial handicrafts award here at Engineering Chief Panchayatraj Bhavan on Monday. The programme, presided by Meka Ravindra, was organised by literary organisation Telugu Sahithya Vaibhavam. Telangana Sahithya Academy president Nandini Sidda Reddy was the chief guest of the programme. Also Read – With 61 feet high, Khairatabad Ganesh claimed to be tallest idol in India Advertise With Us Nandini, along with All India Sahitya Parishad president Dr S Chennappa, Dr Nageshwar Rao and Shankar, presented the award, cash reward and certificate of appreciation to Dr Devadas. Speaking on the occasion, Chikka Devadas said the award has increased his responsibility as social activist. He dedicated the award to handicrafts artistes. Dr Bheempally Prashanth, Senadhipathi and others were present on the occasion.
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Nach Baliye 9 ex-couple Aly Goni and NatashaInstagramNach Baliye 9 has been managing to keep the audience glued to their TV screens with not just the mind-blowing dance acts by contestants but also the on and off chemistry between the ex-couples.The latest buzz is that Aly Goni and Natasha Stankovic had a fight before getting into the Nach Baliye 9 stage and that affected their performance. Until now, the Yeh Hai Mohabbatein actor and his ex-girlfriend had been delivering powerpack performances, however, the latest act turned out weaker as compared to their previous performances.A report in the Times of India said that Aly and Natasha put up a unique act (to be aired in the upcoming weekend), wherein Aly was a pirate and Natasha – a mermaid. While both of them tried their best to impress the judges, it was evident that there was a disconnect between them. This didn’t go unnoticed by the judges Ahmed Khan and Raveena Tandon, who had always been impressed with their choreographing and perfect pairing. The judges remarked about the disconnect while awarding them points for the week.A source told the daily, “Before the performance, Aly and Natasa seem to have got into an argument. It was clearly evident that their chemistry was off this time around. They were seen fumbling while executing certain steps. The judges too saw that and the ex-couple accepted that there was a certain disconnect. Another unique thing about the act was that Natasa danced while wearing a pair of rollerblades which is by no means an easy feat.”While this is the first time when Aly and Natasha made news for their alleged fight, Madhurima Tuli and Vishal Aditya Singh have been the most talked-about ex-couple on Nach Baliye 9.Their animosity has been visible from the premiere episode itself. In the opening episode, Vishal used harsh words for his former ladylove in front of producer Salman Khan, who sternly told him to be respectful towards Madhurima on the show. And in the latest episode, they had a major showdown when Madhurima had revealed that Vishal had told her that he would slap her and she reciprocated by saying that she would slap him twice. Nach Baliye 9Twitter
Two fishermen were killed as a trawler capsized in the Meghna river in Lalmohan upazila of Bhola early Thursday, reports UNB.The deceased were Kabir, 35, son of Md Hossain, and Rasel, 20, son of Foyezullah of Fatemabad in the upazila.Md Humayun Kabir, officer-in-charge of Lalmohan police station, said the fishing trawler with 14 fishermen sank in the river around 5:00am due to stormy weather.All but two managed to swam ashore, he said, adding that divers salvaged the trawler around 11:00am and recovered the bodies from it.
A German film-maker and his assistant visiting a refugee camp in Bangladesh Thursday were ‘beaten by Rohingyas’ who suspected they could be human traffickers, police said.The refugees became wary after three Germans and their Bangladeshi assistant started giving gifts to children and women at Kutupalong, the world’s largest refugee camp, at Cox’s Bazar on the Myanmar border, local police chief Abul Khair told AFP.The Germans, who were not identified, then led several of the Rohingya towards a car.”One of the Germans and their Bangladeshi fixer were beaten. The army and police had to rescue them,” Khair added.”The German needed first aid. He is now fine. The Germans said they came to the camp to make a short film,” according to Khair who said police believed they were mistaken for human traffickers.”It is a case of misunderstanding,” he said and no arrests were made.About one million Rohingya live in camps around Cox’s Bazar district, most of whom fled a military crackdown in Myanmar in August 2017.Police say traffickers have been increasingly active in the camps in recent months, seeking to lure Rohingya to pay for the dangerous boat journey to Malaysia.
Kolkata: Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Monday held a coordination meeting for the 43rd International Kolkata Book Fair (IKBF), which kicks off at Salt Lake Central Park on January 30, 2019.”Books are our pride and are intrinsically linked with our culture. Instructions have been given to all concerned departments to ensure that all measures stay place to ensure smooth conductance of IKBF,” Banerjee told reporters at the state Secretariat Nabanna. Also Read – Rain batters Kolkata, cripples normal lifeThe fair that will be inaugurated by Banerjee on January 30, will have Guatemala as the theme country for 2019. “We will not allow any meeting or gathering which is political in nature inside the fair grounds. The fair will be limited strictly to books and cultural exchanges,” said a senior official of the Publishers and Book Sellers Guild, which organises the fair every year. The official added that circulars will be handed over to every single publisher to ensure that no rallies or meetings of political nature are held in the Mela ground. Also Read – Speeding Jaguar crashes into Mercedes car in Kolkata, 2 pedestrians killedThere will be a total of 650 stalls and around 200 stalls for little magazines. UK, USA, Russia, China, Japan and Vietnam, apart from 11 Latin American countries and Bangladesh, will participate in the fair. It may be mentioned that the state Transport department has made excellent arrangement for buses to ensure that the people visiting the book fair face no trouble. This year there will be better arrangement and the elaborate plan for the same is being chalked out by the department. Meanwhile, the department of Public Health & Engineering (PHE) was instructed to have adequate arrangement of potable drinking water at the fair ground. The state Information & Cultural Affairs department will look after the publicity aspect, while Kolkata Police, in coordination with Bidhannagar City Police, will ensure foolproof security arrangement and at the same time, streamline traffic movement. The last edition of the fair recorded around 2.2 million visitors and books worth Rs 22 crore were sold. The 6th Kolkata Literature Festival, a highlight of the book fair, will be held from February 7 to 9. The event will be a collaboration of writers, directors, historians, authors and theatre personalities. Iran is scheduled to participate for the first time in the book fair, which will conclude on February 10. Apart from Banerjee, state Education minister Partha Chatterjee, state PWD minister Aroop Biswas, state Urban Development and Municipal Affairs minister Firhad Hakim, state Fire minister Sujit Basu and Bidhannagar Mayor Sabyasachi Basu also attended the meeting, along with senior officials of different departments.
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Dad slams ‘disgusting’ hospital window Punter found hiding in bushes Get the biggest Daily stories by emailSubscribeSee our privacy noticeThank you for subscribingSee our privacy noticeCould not subscribe, try again laterInvalid EmailDisgruntled traders say their customers are being caught up in traffic chaos due to roadworks in the area. Cadent began digging up Davenport Street, in Middleport, in April this year to replace the existing iron mains with tough plastic pipes. Temporary traffic lights were set up to allow the new pipes to be fitted in the ground which, once complete, will not need replacing for another 80 years – according to the gas distribution company. These roadworks began in the same month Stoke-on-Trent City Council was forced to close nearby Newcastle Street in order to demolish a row of ‘unsafe’ shops. The council reopened Newcastle Street on June 7 but traffic problems will still remain as the Cadent works could take until August to complete. 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Driver named following fatal collision Police search for missing woman Roadworks outside Wayne Walker in Longport Rachel Walker, of Wayne Walker Quality Meats in Davenport Street, said: “The roadworks are causing a lot of problems for local businesses in the surrounding area. “And its affecting access for the customers. “On top of the roadworks, we’ve had the closure of Newcastle Street and the widening of the A500 making the traffic on Porthill roundabout a lot worse. “It’s taking customers around 45 minutes to get here. “Now Newcastle Street has reopened and because they’ve moved the traffic lights, it has eased off. But we don’t know how long this will last for. “Highways should get involved to get it done quicker.” Want to keep up to date with the latest traffic and travel news?Each day Stoke-on-Trent Live journalists bring you the latest news on the roads and railways across Stoke-on-Trent, North Staffordshire, South Cheshire and further afield to help keep you on the move. For the very latest updates on roads including the M6, A500, A50 and more, visit our dedicated traffic and travel news channel here. We also run a live news feed each weekday, which you can access on our website’s homepage from 7am to 9pm from Monday to Friday. And for more as-we-get-it updates on the roads across the region and beyond, join The Sentinel’s traffic and travel Facebook group here. Sara Noori, manager of neighbouring business, Central Frozen Foods, approached the council to raise concerns. Sara said: “We have a lot of deliveries going out from here and a lot of restaurants who come to collect. “We went to the council and told them we’re losing business from it because people won’t sit in traffic for that long. “They will wait if they’re desperate, but it’s just making it difficult for people to get here. “We didn’t get much notice about it either, if we had known we could have given the customers more warning and we still don’t know how long they are going to be there for.” Cadent described the scheme as a ‘major project’. A spokesman said: “Essential work to upgrade ageing gas mains in Davenport Street is well underway and currently on track. “The work is part of a multi-million investment in future-proofing the gas network across the West Midlands region. To safeguard staff, there are temporary traffic lights near the roundabout at Davenport Street and Newcastle Street. Read MoreUtility giant says sorry to residents after SIX weeks of roadworks leave them unable to park outside their own homes “To help reduce the impact on traffic, the traffic lights are manned during rush hour. A lane closure is also in place until the end of June in Davenport Street. “Drivers are advised to leave extra time for their journeys, especially at rush hour.” Craig Horrocks, who heads up Cadent’s gas mains replacement programme in the West Midlands, said: “This is a major project in Stoke-on-Trent to ensure people continue to enjoy safe and reliable gas supplies to heat homes, cook meals and fuel businesses for decades to come. “Some 85 per cent of homes in Stoke-on-Trent are heated by gas so plays an important role in keeping people warm. Davenport Road is a key route into the city and we’d like to thank people for their patience while we carry out this essential work.” Read MoreTop stories on StokeonTrentLive
Here’s hoping that the creative among us get over to Playa Avellanas on Dec. 14. There will be a sand art (Arte en Arena) contest with a $500 prize. Sign up beforehand at Educarte and Waldorf Schools. The money from the inscriptions will benefit Centro Educativo Chorotega in Avellanas. Call 2653-0948 for more info.For those interested in body decoration, meet Diego Monge, who has a new studio in Plaza Tamarindo A-08 for tattoos, body piercing, microdermabrasions, scarification and more. Hours are Monday-Saturday 9 a.m.-6 p.m. For appointments, call 8820-7691.Tish Tomlinson, the lovely proprietor of popular restaurant Dragonfly Bar & Grill is back, and she has reopened the place with a selection of new flavors and tastes for the new season. Check it out on Facebook Dragonfly Bar & Grill.The Tamarindo Church is participating in a food drive to help local families in need. There is a collection basket in the church (located on the road to Villareal), where items can be placed. They need rice, beans, salt, oil, coffee, corn flour, spaghetti, tuna, cereal, oatmeal, powdered milk, bath soap, bleach, toilet paper and toothpaste, as well as clothing and shoes. For details, call 2653-0045 or 8895-0410 or email valeriesfoods@yahoo.com.The Tai Chi Chuan class has returned to SER Om Shanti Studio. Once again taught by Betto Romano, the martial art class with origins in Tao, takes place each Tuesday at 4 p.m. Reach Betto at 8327-7353 or bettoromano@hotmail.com. -Ellen Zoe Goldenellenzoe@aol.com Facebook Comments No related posts.
Sponsored Stories The conference is organized by Limmud FSU, a group that supports and reinforces Jewish education and identity.(Copyright 2012 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed.) 0 Comments Share Top Stories CHISINAU, Moldova (AP) – Some 400 Jews have gathered in the former Soviet republic of Moldova for a festival to celebrate the Jewish heritage of the former Soviet countries.Artists, scientists and musicians from Israel, the United States and the former Soviet republics will attend the four-day conference, which began Thursday in this country of 4.1 million with a population of 20,000 JewsMore than 60,000 Jews died during the Holocaust in Moldova, killed by the Nazis and on the orders of Romanian fascist wartime leader Ion Antonescu. Thousands of Jews emigrated to Israel after 1948, including Israeli Foreign Minister Avigdor Lieberman, who was born in Chisinau. Moldova was formerly part of Romania, but the Soviet Union took control of it in 1944. Think Tank analyzes the second round of Democratic debates Quick workouts for men
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