Durham's deputy chief charged with deceit under Police Service Act | CBC News
Durham Region's deputy police chief has been charged with deceit under the Police Services Act as part of an investigation by Ontario's civilian police watchdog that began in 2019.The charge against Dean Bertrim is a violation of the police code of conduct and not a criminal one..The Durham Regional Police Services Board announced the charge in a news release Friday afternoon but did not elaborate on the nature of the offence.
France to put 13 on trial over alleged Macron plot
Thirteen people from far-right political circles have been ordered to stand trial for allegedly plotting to attack President Emmanuel Macron, according to legal sources.Published: 9 November 2022 16:44 CET French President Emmanuel Macron commemorating the centenary of the First World War, in Pompey, northern France, on November 5, 2018.
The Relief: Finding an Apartment. The Remorse: Living In It.
Rebecca Strassberg was fortunate.She had a deep and important relationship that lasted four years with her studio apartment in Cobble Hill, Brooklyn.I loved it on sight.It was an open layout with two huge closets and a separate, small kitchen, said Ms. Strassberg, 31, who is a branded content editor at the Hearst Corporation.
Listen here: Welcome back to our Pybites podcast.This week we talk about Loving the journey to your goal.We center our discussion about: 1. Setting Goals.2. What can you do and how can you love the process?3. Have that Confidence and discipline to achieve your goal.And self control to learn the routine and make it a habit to maintain.
'We are being ignored:' Older women struggle with rising cost of housing | CBC News
Katherine Goodes has always enjoyed her own company, but at the age of 67 she's going to be moving in with three strangers to help make ends meet.Goodes, who has worked for decades as an editor in the education sector, doesn't have significant savings, her monthly government support cheques barely cover the rent on her apartment in Oshawa and she has no prospect of retiring unless she finds a way to reduce her basic expenses.
Boaters forced from Ontario Place Marina as construction begins on controversial spa project | CBC News
Jason Wren received an email from Ontario Place Marina on Feb. 14, but he says it was anything but a sweet Valentine.Instead, it was a message telling the Toronto-based artist he would have to find a new home.Wren says he and hundreds of other people who keep their boats at Ontario Place were told "construction activities" have started and they would not be allowed to keep their boats there due to safety concerns.
Woman welcomes twins after conceiving with sperm from Facebook stranger
A mum is raising her premature twins alone after conceiving with sperm from a stranger she met on Facebook.Sarah Mangat, 34, had been single for nearly eight years when she decided to embark on solo motherhood in July 2020.She had planned to use a sperm bank but found the process 'too impersonal'' so instead found a Facebook group for sperm donors.
Woman welcomes twins after conceiving with sperm from Facebook stranger
A mum is raising her premature twins alone after conceiving with sperm from a stranger she met on Facebook.Sarah Mangat, 34, had been single for nearly eight years when she decided to embark on solo motherhood in July 2020.She had planned to use a sperm bank but found the process 'too impersonal'' so instead found a Facebook group for sperm donors.
The time George Santos tried to raise crazy money to host a simple rally for Trump
Santos was defensive about the unusually high price tag for a local event."Understand that I'm not here for personal gains or for any kind of financial gains," he said in a spring 2019 video message to the group posted on its Facebook page."All monies raised are solely for structuring this movement slash organization."
Five-year memorial for slain Mission teenager Jesus Delgado
Subscribe to our daily newsletter and have the latest stories from Mission Local delivered directly to your inbox.Read in spanish / Leer en español On Monday evening, a small crowd gathered as the air at Capp and 21st Streets filled with burning sage and the resonant sounds of Azteca drumming.
Why Consumers Participate in Online Communities [Data & Expert Insight]
For example, you can use social listening to see how consumers are talking about a new product you've launched, or you can ask consumers a question and create an interactive poll in your YouTube Community tab.According to HubSpot's State of Consumer Trends Report, 24% of social media users have actively participated in an online community in the last three months.The HubSpot report also asked consumers the most significant benefits they get from participating in online communities, and they said learning new things, gaining new ideas and inspiration, and being able to meet and interact with others with similar interests.
Online customer communities solve many tangible business problems.They can increase case deflection, lower support costs, enable distance collaboration, and connect global audiences.
How to Make a Mastodon Account and Join the Fediverse
This post is part of a series on Mastodon and the fediverse.We also have a post on understanding the fediverse, privacy and security on Mastodon, and why the fediverse will be great-if we don't screw it up, and more are on the way.You can follow EFF on Mastodon here.The recent chaos at Twitter is a reminder that when you rely on a social media platform, you're putting your voice, your privacy, and your safety in the hands of the people who run that system.
Report: Tesla used PR firm to track workers on Facebook during 2017 union push
Tesla used a public relations firm to monitor employees' social media activity at a time when some were attempting unionize, according to a CNBC report.
Deadly rabbit disease RHDV-2 found in Ontario for 1st time after B.C., Alberta cases | CBC News
Two pet rabbits infected with a highly contagious virus that's newly detected in Ontario have died, causing concern among veterinarians and pet owners.
12 far right extremists set to face trial in France over Macron attack plot
The French anti-terrorism prosecutor has recommended that 12 members of a far-right group stand trial for a planned a violent attack on President Emmanuel Macron in 2018.
French police shoot dead stolen car driver in Nice
The National Anti-Terrorist Prosecutor's Office (PNAT) said 11 men and one woman should be tried on charges of criminal association of terrorists, in an indictment signed August 18 and seen by AFP on Wednesday.
Jeremy Vine: BBC impartiality ruling exposes vilification of cyclists in my area
Jeremy Vine has said he is "grateful" for the BBC's impartiality ruling against him as he feels it has exposed the "personal vilification of cyclists" in his area by a Facebook page.
Opinion | I Thought I Was Fatherless. Then I Realized What a Father Was.
I heard my father's voice for the first time three years ago when I was 14 years old.For years, a CD had been sitting in a clear plastic case in my desk drawer, but I had never been able to get myself to play it.I would pick up the shiny disc, stare at the faded black ink that said Donor Interview, notice my distorted reflection in the silver circle, then put the CD back down.
Tis the season for Dodgers prospects!Just as the front office promised, the team has leaned on the young, up and coming core of players this season with guys like James Outman, Miguel Vargas, and Bobby Miller being called on to play big roles for the club.With so many big name prospects joining the active roster this season, it got us thinking about the biggest prospect flameouts of all time.
Four Australian Shows and Movies for Your Watchlist
The Australia Letter is a weekly newsletter from our Australia bureau.Sign up to get it by email.My media diet is admittedly pretty U.S.-centric.But as much as I love dissecting the ending of Succession or watching one juror participate in an off-the-walls trial while unaware that everyone around him is an actor, there's something unique about watching an Australian show or movie and getting a little jolt of recognition each time I see a recognizable location or hear a familiar slang word.
The Australia Letter is a weekly newsletter from our Australia bureau.Sign up to get it by email.This week's issue is written by Natasha Frost, a reporter with the Australia bureau.When Jacinda Ardern announced this week that she would be resigning as prime minister of New Zealand no later than Feb. 7, she urged pundits and voters not to look for hidden agendas or secret motives behind her decision.
In the three months since ChatGPT's November 30, 2022 release, inaccuracies about the product have been swarming throughout the solo and small law firm community.Common misconceptions include the mistaken belief that ChatGPT scrapes web content, or that OpenAI, ChatGPT's parent owns all copyright to user input and resulting output.
Arkansas woman pleads not guilty to selling over 20 boxes of stolen human body parts
An Arkansas woman has pleaded not guilty to charges she stole body parts from medical school cadavers and sold them through Facebook for $11,000.Candace Chapman Scott, a 36-year-old former mortuary services worker, is accused of selling 20 boxes of everything from human skin to skulls to a man in Pennsylvania, according to a federal grand jury indictment unsealed by a Little Rock court on Friday.
Foragers around the world hunt for wild mushrooms to bring their earthy, nutty, meaty flavors to the table.But every so often, people mistake a potentially lethal variety for the edible ones.A mushroom called the death cap Amanita phalloides and dozens of related species containing the same toxin, alpha amanitin, account for the vast majority of mushroom-poisoning deaths.
What lies beneath: meet the real life metal detectorists
Set up Roman Found on Instagram We almost started it as a joke in the garden during lockdown.My cousin, Ellie, bought a metal-detector for herself and then I got my hands on it and she never got it back!It was something fun to do when we really couldn't do a lot.I'd always had this interest in history since I was a young child as I grew up metal-detecting with my dad.
To Make Art She Believed In, a Woman Needed to Live on Her Own
When Roxana Kadyrova first moved to New York at age 24 nearly a decade ago, she felt an overwhelming sense of loneliness.Coming from Moscow, she'd always enjoyed the thrill of being in a new place all on her own, but this time was different.Her English wasn't very strong then, so language became another barrier to connection.
17 Best SEO Facebook Groups You Should Definitely Join in 2023
Are you on the hunt for the best SEO Facebook groups that aren't full of spam?When you search Facebook for "SEO" and filter by groups, a ton of groups come up... but they're not all as good as they seem.Many are filled with spam, requests for link exchanges, and the admins are non-existent.
It's time to kick our $200 billion addiction to disposable kid's clothing
Lily, who is one, stains every single outfit she wears with spit-up.And Ella, who is seven, appears to spend much of her time rolling around in mudat least from what I can gather from the clothes in her laundry hamper.Given how quickly they destroy or outgrow their clothes, it just doesn't seem worth investing in durable, high-quality clothing for them.
Chicago man created viral AI image of Pope Francis while high on mushrooms
Photos of Pope Francis wearing a stylish, white puffy coat took over the internet last weekend.But, after the initial bewildered reactions over the apparent fashion sense the leader of the Catholic Church had suddenly revealed, internet users were hit with a twist.The images were generated by artificial intelligence.
Creating UX/UI case studies is a crucial part of showcasing your design skills and demonstrating the impact of your work to potential clients and employers.In this article, I will share my personal approach to creating compelling and effective UX/UI case studies.From conducting user research and defining the design problem to presenting the design solutions and demonstrating the impact, I will walk you through the process step-by-step.
French court convicts three far-right activists over plot to stab Macron
The three men, part of a Facebook group known as the Barjols, were convicted for conspiracy to commit a terrorist act after the court heard how they discussed using a ceramic knife to stab Macron in 2018 at a World War I commemoration.Jean-Pierre Bouyer, a 66-year-old former mechanic, was handed the longest sentence of four years in prison, with one year suspended, far below the maximum jail term for the offence of 10 years.
Three men convicted of far-right plot to stab Emmanuel Macron
A French anti-terror court convicted three people on Friday over a plan to attack President Emmanuel Macron after a trial that put the spotlight on a radical far-right online group.The three men, part of a Facebook group known as the Barjols, were convicted for conspiracy to commit a terrorist act after the court heard how they discussed using a ceramic knife to stab Macron in 2018 at a first world war commemoration.
Ovarian cancer survivor becomes world's first turbine bagger'
For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails An ovarian cancer survivor has become the world's first turbine bagger after walking thousands of steps to tick off all the turbines at one of the UK's largest windfarms.
1984 FLEER UPDATE DWIGHT GOODEN In 1990 I started a Dwight Gooden collection.Previously, my interest was all about collecting complete sets and that's still very much my priority.But, given all of the various card manufacturers that were around then, it seemed reasonable to have a single-player corner in my collection.
Expensive, Treacherous, Beautiful: The Battle Over Dirt Roads
As a girl growing up in the late 1970s, Heather Uhlar spent many happy hours riding her pony along the dirt roads in her hometown, Chatham, N.Y., stopping here and there to swim in a creek or amble through rolling pastures flecked with asters and goldenrods.Even then, she understood that Chatham's dirt roads were something wonderful.
Body found in San Juan Capistrano believed to be that of missing 94-year-old woman
The body of a 94-year-old woman who went missing last week was found along the San Juan Creek in San Juan Capistrano near where she was last seen, according to the Orange County Sheriff's Department.The body was discovered at about 11:30 a.m.Monday in the area where authorities had been searching for Shirley "Jean" Airth, who was last seen leaving her home in the 32000 block of Via Buena Dec. 18 at about 5 p.m., according to a news release from the Sheriff's Department.
Pot rescue: the Spaniards who rush to save abandoned houseplants
Whether running errands on the outskirts of Seville or winding through the southern Spanish city's narrow maze of streets, their eyes dart over rubbish bins, dumpsters and sidestreets.At the first sight of a clutch of abandoned green shoots or forsaken flowers, they spring into action, snapping photos and uploading them to social media.
Fancy a festive dip? The best outdoor Christmas swims in the UK
Modern life has almost eradicated mass uprisings of cheer almost, but not quite, as there's nothing like a group roar into a freezing sea to remind us that life is good.Communal swims have a slightly different feel depending on the day they take place Christmas Day swims are a rare chance to commune with your tribe (which may be different from your actual family) and may inspire a little joy for the rest of the day.
Bangladeshis, Argentina's biggest fans, gear up for final
Millions of people in the South Asian country support Argentina, which will take on France in Sunday's championship game in Qatar.Dhaka, Bangladesh Adnan Imam, a resident of Dhaka, is an ardent fan of Argentina's football team.As he prepares to watch Sunday's World Cup final between Argentina and France, he has resorted to superstition to help his team win.
Listen here: Welcome back to our Pybites podcast.This week we talk about the relatively stressful times we live in and hence the need to focus on what YOU can control.We center our discussion around 5 tips: 1. Setting boundaries.2. At work ask for personal development time to skill up. 3. Ask for more responsibility where appropriate (but don't burn yourself out).
The Hidden Cost Of Pursuing A Higher Salary - PyBites
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This week we talk about a "taboo" topic: the pursuit of chasing the bigger paycheque.We reflect on the (hidden) cost of this and what to take into consideration.
School board proposes banning furries after rumors of litter boxes in schools spread
A school board in North Carolina considered a proposal to ban furry costumes in schools after they say they received numerous complaints about students dressing up as animals and using litter boxes in school restrooms.Jeff James, superintendent of Iredell-Statesville Schools, said that he's spent hours responding to emails and messages on social media about the rumor.
School board proposes banning furries after rumors of litter boxes in schools spread
A school board in North Carolina considered a proposal to ban furry costumes in schools after they say they received numerous complaints about students dressing up as animals and using litter boxes in school restrooms.Jeff James, superintendent of Iredell-Statesville Schools, said that he's spent hours responding to emails and messages on social media about the rumor.
Fascist Proud Boys intimidated school board meeting over a 4-inch rainbow Pride flag
A member of the neo-fascist group Proud Boys showed up on Monday to a Missouri school board meeting after local conservatives complained about a seventh-grade teacher who hung a small four-by-four-inch Pride flag in her classroom.
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Top 10 Tips When Booking Your Olivia Cruise - San Francisco Bay Times
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For nearly five decades, Olivia's mission has been to provide safe and celebrating spaces for lesbians and LGBTQ+ women.And today, that mission continues.
Boston police warn returning students about spiked drinks
They should check their body for marks and bruises and see if their clothes are disheveled.If someone believes they have been raped, they should not urinate, shower, wash their hands, brush their teeth, eat, or drink before going to a hospital or crisis center to preserve as much potential evidence as possible.