Life Insurance: October 2019

Thursday, 31 October 2019

Quotation of the Day: What Recovery? Life on the Edge

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Memphis Clerk Sentenced to 22 Years for Killing Teenager Who Stole Beer

By BY MIHIR ZAVERI from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/2NsQe8h

Toronto’s City of Tomorrow Is Scaled Back Amid Privacy Concerns

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Quotation of the Day: What Recovery? Life on the Edge

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Memphis Clerk Sentenced to 22 Years for Killing Teenager Who Stole Beer

By BY MIHIR ZAVERI from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/2NsQe8h

Toronto’s City of Tomorrow Is Scaled Back Amid Privacy Concerns

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'End human rights abuse' in mental-health hospitals

Report reveals "terrible suffering" of people with autism or learning disabilities detained in hospitals.

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7-Year-Old Girl in ‘Critical Condition’ After Being Shot While Trick-or-Treating in Chicago

(CHICAGO) — A 7-year-old girl out trick-or-treating in a bumblebee outfit was critically injured Thursday night during a shooting on Chicago’s West Side.

Fire Department spokesman Larry Langford says the girl was shot in the lower neck area Thursday and was taken by paramedics to Stroger Hospital. Chicago police say a 30-year-old man was shot in the left hand and taken to a nearby hospital in good condition.

The Chicago Tribune reported that police said the girl was dressed as a bumblebee. The girl’s father screamed, “My little girl’s been shot,” according to Lalia Lara, who works in a cellphone store.

Lara told the newspaper she held the girl’s hand and pressed against her chest to stop the bleeding. “She was looking at me, and I was calling her name, ” Lara said. “I have kids — I would go crazy if something happened to my kids.”

Authorities say the man and girl were walking along a street in the Little Village neighborhood when a man in a group of males drew a gun and fired at the victims.

In a tweet, Chicago police spokesman Anthony Guglielmi says the girl, who was out with her family for Halloween, is believed to be an unintended victim.

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Climate change 'making mountaineering riskier'

Thinning ice and snow cover is leading to more rock-falls and landslides.

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Whirlpool 'silenced customers' amid tumble dryer fire scare

MPs criticise the maker's use of non-disclosure agreements and its response to tumble dryer fires.

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BBC NEWS

Ghana has declared 2019 the 'year of return' and is encouraging the African diaspora to visit the country, but why are some deciding to make it their new home?

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Thinning ice and snow cover is leading to more rock-falls and landslides.

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Hundreds of Koalas Feared Dead in Australian Wildfires

(CANBERRA, Australia) — Conservationists fear hundreds of koalas have perished in wildfires that have razed prime habitat on Australia’s east coast.

Port Macquarie Koala Hospital President Sue Ashton said she hoped wildlife carers would be allowed to begin their search of the fire zone for survivors on Thursday. The fire was started by a lightning strike on Friday in a forest in New South Wales state, 300 kilometers (190 miles) north of Sydney, and has since burnt 2,000 hectares (4,900 acres).

Two-thirds of that area was koala habitat, Ashton said.

“If we look at a 50% survival rate, that’s around about 350 koalas and that’s absolutely devastating,” Ashton said of the death toll. “We’re hoping it’s not as bad as that, but because of the intensity of the fire and the way koalas behave during fire, we’re not holding out too much hope,” she added.

Koalas climb high into trees during wildfires and survive if the fire front passes quickly below them.

The koala colony was particularly heathy and genetically diverse, Ashton said. Koalas prefer coastal forests, which are being cleared for suburban expansion. Increasingly isolated koala colonies have become inbred and diseased.

Australia’s wildfire season has made a particularly early and devastating start in the southern hemisphere spring due to above-average temperatures and below-average rainfall that has left much of the east coast in drought.

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Yes, Mitt Romney’s Grandson’s Dressed as ‘Pierre Delecto’ For Halloween

Political enthusiasts had some scary-good Halloween costumes this year, but the most “delectable” among them might have been that of Sen. Mitt Romney’s grandson, Thomas, who dressed as Pierre Delecto.

Romney’s eldest son, Tagg Romney, took to Twitter Thursday morning with pictures of his son Thomas’s version of the look. The costume included a tuxedo, beret, mustache, sunglasses and a name-tag that read “Pierre Delecto” directly underneath a crossed-out “Mitt Romney.”

Thomas as #PierreDelecto and Joe as Nacho. World beware. pic.twitter.com/3SstDeyvwb

— Tagg Romney (@tromney) October 31, 2019

Pierre Delecto was the name of the ‘private’ Twitter account Romney had, for years, been using for social media snooping and self-promotion, before it was recently uncovered by Slate reporter Ashley Feinberg. After the Utah Republican dropped hints about the account’s existence to the Atlantic’s McKay Coppins, Feinberg was able to identify the alias by parsing through the accounts Delecto followed (specifically, Romney family members with only a small Twitter presence themselves), as well as how often the account said nice things about Romney.

Sen. Romney confirmed the account was his soon after Slate‘s exposé. “C’est moi,” he told Coppins.

He seemed to find the costume as funny as the rest of the Internet did. “Out of the will!” Romney tweeted about Thomas in jest.

Great costumes! Thomas, #OutOfTheWill! https://t.co/ta6aJqfYq3

— Mitt Romney (@MittRomney) October 31, 2019

As President Donald Trump is ensnared in a formal impeachment inquiry, and a record number of Democrats seek their party’s nomination for the 2020 presidential election, there were plenty of costume alternatives for those outside of the Romney bloodline: a Sen. Kamala Harris campaign staffer dressed as her 2020 rival Sen. Cory Booker, many donned whistles to represent the government employee who filed an anonymous complaint that jumpstarted Trump’s impeachment woes, and one Pete Buttigieg staffer used a red peacoat and gavel to impersonate House Speaker Nancy Pelosi.

So nice of you to stop by our HQ for Halloween, @CoryBooker! pic.twitter.com/Xu1dpkqAoo

— Kamala Harris (@KamalaHarris) October 31, 2019

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New Threats Put Wildfire Fighters’ Health on the Line

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New Threats Put Wildfire Fighters’ Health on the Line

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The area is one of the most biodiverse regions in the world, and a popular tourist destination.

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Brazil wildfires: Blaze advances across Pantanal wetlands

The area is one of the most biodiverse regions in the world, and a popular tourist destination.

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Maids for sale: How Silicon Valley enables online slave markets

Domestic workers have been illegally sold via Instagram and other apps on Google and Apple's stores.

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The Papers: Trump's 'derailing' words and voters' sign-up rush

Many of Thursday's front pages focus on the US president's "extraordinary" election intervention.

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N.B.A. Suspends Joel Embiid and Karl-Anthony Towns 2 Games for Fighting

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See the Paperwork: Trump Changes Residence to Florida

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Trump, Lifelong New Yorker, Declares Himself a Resident of Florida

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Wednesday, 30 October 2019

BBC NEWS

Shuri Castle, in Okinawa, was built 500 years ago in the Ryukyu Dynasty and is a World Heritage Site.

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Your Move, Facebook

By BY KARA SWISHER from NYT Opinion https://ift.tt/2BW1jcJ

Your Move, Facebook

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Bronze Age monument discovered in Forest of Dean

The previously unknown site was found after a laser survey of woodland in the Forest of Dean.

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Private breastfeeding spaces are increasing in the US, including in train stations and supermarkets.

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Zipporah Kuria's father Joseph Waithaka was one of 157 people killed when a Boeing 737 Max crashed in March.

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Banksy: Behind-the-scenes photos 'show artist at work'

A book from Banksy's former agent contains photos said to be of the artist - but none show his face.

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Miatta says she was forced to fight when she was 14 and can't remember how many people she's killed.

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John Bolton summoned to Trump impeachment inquiry

He likened an alleged White House proposal to Ukraine to a "drug deal", witness testimony says.

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Canadian province to introduce 'values test' for immigrants

An example question would be: "In Quebec, men and women have the same rights, true or false?"

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How to Eat Alone (and Like It)

By BY JESS MCHUGH from NYT Smarter Living https://ift.tt/31WLbCt

Georgia Plans to Purge 300,000 Names From Its Voter Rolls

By BY NICHOLAS CASEY from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/2WrdJ5X

Stick to Sports? No Way. Deadspin Journalists Quit en Masse.

By BY MARC TRACY from NYT Business https://ift.tt/31YbsQz

Hundreds of U.S. Troops Leaving, and Also Arriving in, Syria

By BY ERIC SCHMITT AND HELENE COOPER from NYT World https://ift.tt/331hmlz

Iraq Prime Minister Pressed to Quit as Protests Clog Streets

By BY ALISSA J. RUBIN from NYT World https://ift.tt/2pqzoyQ

BBC NEWS

Lawrence VanDyke broke down when asked whether he was biased against LGBT people.

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BBC NEWS

The US comedian shared the video of his recovery after a severe car accident in September.

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How to Eat Alone (and Like It)

By BY JESS MCHUGH from NYT Smarter Living https://ift.tt/31WLbCt

Georgia Plans to Purge 300,000 Names From Its Voter Rolls

By BY NICHOLAS CASEY from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/2WrdJ5X

Stick to Sports? No Way. Deadspin Journalists Quit en Masse.

By BY MARC TRACY from NYT Business https://ift.tt/31YbsQz

Hundreds of U.S. Troops Leaving, and Also Arriving in, Syria

By BY ERIC SCHMITT AND HELENE COOPER from NYT World https://ift.tt/331hmlz

Iraq Prime Minister Pressed to Quit as Protests Clog Streets

By BY ALISSA J. RUBIN from NYT World https://ift.tt/2pqzoyQ

Breastfeeding suites increasing in popularity in the US

Private breastfeeding spaces are increasing in the US, including in train stations and supermarkets.

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Tuesday, 29 October 2019

Missing woman search end a 'relief and curse'

No items connected to Leah Croucher were found in a lake during a two-week search, police say.

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White House Ukraine Expert Sought to Correct Transcript of Trump Call

By BY JULIAN E. BARNES, NICHOLAS FANDOS AND DANNY HAKIM from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/2BUttVr

Sony to Shut Down PlayStation Vue, a Cable Alternative

By BY THE ASSOCIATED PRESS from NYT Business https://ift.tt/34ecRUW

Asthma carbon footprint 'as big as eating meat'

Seven in every 10 inhalers prescribed in England contain propellants harmful to the environment, researchers say.

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Gatwick trial cuts plane boarding time by 10%

The airport operator is experimenting with new sequences to get passengers on planes quicker.

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Why New York Can’t Pick Up Its Trash

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Why New York Can’t Pick Up Its Trash

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Toyota’s Support of Trump Emissions Rules Shocks Californians

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Toyota’s Support of Trump Emissions Rules Shocks Californians

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Woman Who Oversaw Robberies Targeting Asians and Indians Gets 37 Years in Prison

By BY MARIEL PADILLA from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/369Aa3Q

72 British Lawmakers Condemn ‘Colonial’ Coverage of Meghan

By BY ALAN YUHAS from NYT World https://ift.tt/2BRnK2I

House Passes Resolution Recognizing Armenian Genocide

By BY CATIE EDMONDSON AND RICK GLADSTONE from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/2Nq4qPo

Despair for Many and Silver Linings for Some in California Wildfires

By BY THOMAS FULLER, JULIE TURKEWITZ AND JOSE A. DEL REAL from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/32WbkCw

Can the Nationals and Astros Turn This World Series Into a Classic?

By BY TYLER KEPNER from NYT Sports https://ift.tt/2NnCk7r

Woman Who Oversaw Robberies Targeting Asians and Indians Gets 37 Years in Prison

By BY MARIEL PADILLA from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/369Aa3Q

72 British Lawmakers Condemn ‘Colonial’ Coverage of Meghan

By BY ALAN YUHAS from NYT World https://ift.tt/2BRnK2I

House Passes Resolution Recognizing Armenian Genocide

By BY CATIE EDMONDSON AND RICK GLADSTONE from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/2Nq4qPo

Despair for Many and Silver Linings for Some in California Wildfires

By BY THOMAS FULLER, JULIE TURKEWITZ AND JOSE A. DEL REAL from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/32WbkCw

Can the Nationals and Astros Turn This World Series Into a Classic?

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George Papadopoulos, a Key Figure in the FBI’s Russia Probe, Seeks Rep. Katie Hill’s California Seat

LOS ANGELES — George Papadopoulos, a former Trump campaign aide who was a key figure in the FBI’s Russia probe, filed paperwork Tuesday to run for the U.S. House seat being vacated by Democrat Katie Hill.

Papadopoulos didn’t immediately comment, but on Sunday he tweeted, “I love my state too much to see it run down by candidates like Hill. All talk, no action, and a bunch of sellouts.”

Hill, whose district covers Los Angeles County, announced her resignation on Sunday amid an ethics probe into allegations she had an inappropriate relationship with a staff member.

She’s admitted to a consensual relationship with a campaign staff member, but denied one with a congressional staff member, which would violate U.S. House rules. She’s called herself the victim of revenge porn by an abusive husband she is divorcing.

Papadopoulos, meanwhile, was a key figure in the FBI’s Russia probe into ties between Russia and the Trump campaign. That investigation began after revelations that Papadopoulos had learned in 2016 from a Maltese professor that Russia had “dirt” on Hillary Clinton in the form of thousands of emails. He then used that connection to try to set up a meeting between President Donald Trump, then a candidate, and Russian President Vladimir Putin.

Papadopoulos eventually pleaded guilty to lying to the FBI and cooperated in special counsel Robert Mueller’s investigation. He was sentenced in fall 2018 to 14 days in prison.

He enters a field of at least three other Republicans and one Democrat. The other Republicans are Navy veteran Mike Garcia, bank executive Angela Jacobs Underwood and Mark Cripe, who works for the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department. Former Republican Rep. Steve Knight, who lost the seat to Hill in 2018, is also considering running.

The seat was the last Los Angeles County seat to be held by Republicans before Hill’s victory and was one of seven Democrats flipped last year.

State Assemblywoman Christy Smith is the only Democrat in the race so far. She quickly criticized Papadopoulos on Tuesday.

“If he pled guilty to lying to the FBI – how do we know he’ll tell us the truth?” Smith tweeted. “We deserve someone from our community serving as our voice – not (Trump’s) wannabe political hack!”

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