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Tuesday, June 7, 2016

7 things to know now: Kimbo Slice dies; Clinton nomination; Tropical Storm Colin

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Here"s a roundup of news trending across the nation and world today.

What to know now:

1. Clinton nomination: Hillary Clinton has clinched the Democratic presidential nomination, according to several media outlets, making her the first woman in American history to become the presumptive nominee of a major political party. Surveys of the voting intentions of superdelegates unpledged Democratic convention delegates put Clinton over the number she needed to win the nomination at this summers convention. Bernie Sanders supporters are crying foul, saying nothing is set in stone until superdelegates vote at the convention. According to the AP, Clinton has 1,812 pledged delegates and 572 superdelegates for a total of 2,384 delegates. You need 2,383 delegates to be named the Democratic nominee.

2. Kimbo Slice dies: Mixed martial arts star Kimbo Slice has died at age 42. Slice, whose given name is Kevin Ferguson, died in a South Florida hospital late Monday. No cause of death has been given, however foul play is not suspected.

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3. Super voting day: Its another Super Tuesday when it comes to presidential primary voting. With California as the biggest prize, voters in six states will be casting ballots. The states going to the polls in the Democratic race today are California, New Jersey, North Dakota, Montana, New Mexico and South Dakota. On the Republican side, the same states minus North Dakota will be voting. Anyones guess on voter turnout as both Donald Trump and Hillary Clinton are now seen the as presumptive candidate of their respective parties.

4. No charges: Police say there will be no charges against the family of a boy who made his way into a gorilla enclosure at the Cincinnati Zoo last month. The incident ended with an endangered lowland gorilla named Harambe being shot and killed. The enclosure has been modified and the gorilla exhibit is to be reopened Tuesday.

5. Ryans plan: Speaker of the House Paul Ryan is set to unveil a Republican task force plan to implement work requirements for welfare and food stamp recipients, and to cut out layers of bureaucracy in federal assistance programs. Democrats are criticizing the proposals.

And one more

Tropical Storm Colin made landfall in Florida Monday. The storm, with 50 mph winds, dropped up to 10 inches of rain in parts of the state. Colin has moved across the state and back into the Atlantic Ocean. The National Hurricane Center says the storm should move near and parallel to the coast of the southeastern United States. However, it"s important to note that the strongest winds and heaviest rains are well removed from the center."

The Atlantic Daily: Stanford Rape Case, Gorilla Controversy, John Oliver"s Debt Giveaway

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What Were Following: TheSexual-Assault Case in California

The case of a 20-year-old former Stanford student who received a six-month jail sentence for sexually assaulting an unconscious woman has ignited public outcry in the U.S. The victims statement to her attacker was circulated online over the weekend, and has pushed the case to the forefront of a national conversation about rape. Sexual-assault advocates say the outcome shows why many victims dont report their assaults or go through trials that could end in sentences that, in this womans case, are widely considered to be a slap on the wrist.

The Debate Over Harambe: The deathof a gorilla at an Ohio zoo this monthhas raised a host of questions: How coulda parent let her 3-year-old son climb into the animals enclosure?Couldnt zoo officials have just tranquilized Harambe? Why do we still have zoos, anyway? Much of the blame for the incident has beenplaced on the mother, but Ohio officials have announcedthey wont charge her with any crimes, saying witnesses described her as being attentive that day.

The Oprah of Late-Night Comedy:On his show last night,Last Week Tonight hostJohn Oliver investigatedhoweasy it is for predatory companies to purchase peoples debt from a bank and hold it over their heads. To demonstrate how easy that is,Oliver started a company online for $50,bought $15 million worth of unpaid medical debt for just $60,000,and then announced he wouldforgive it all.He called it the largest one-time giveaway in television history, trumping Oprah Winfreys $8 millioncar giveaway in 2004.

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As a Republican, short of setting yourself on fire, there is no better way to draw attention to yourself than to criticize fellow Republicans. U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell, in his new book

I strive to show people as much of the behavior as possible, and when you have an animal whos generating hundreds of volts of electricity, you have some fun options.Ken Catania, who studies eels

When you have these conversations with people about whether theres sexism in the industry, and you have a lot of people doubting you, you start collecting evidence.comedian Sara Schaefer on the male-dominated stand-up industry

Evening Read

Michael Graziano on a new theory that explains how consciousness evolved:

Theories of consciousness come from religion, from philosophy, from cognitive science, but not so much from evolutionary biology. Maybe thats why so few theories have been able to tackle basic questions such as: What is the adaptive value of consciousness? When did it evolve and what animals have it?

The Attention Schema Theory (AST), developed over the past five years, may be able to answer those questions. The theory suggests that consciousness arises as a solution to one of the most fundamental problems facing any nervous system: Too much information constantly flows in to be fully processed. The brain evolved increasingly sophisticated mechanisms for deeply processing a few select signals at the expense of others, and in the AST, consciousness is the ultimate result of that evolutionary sequence. If the theory is rightand that has yet to be determinedthen consciousness evolved gradually over the past half billion years and is present in a range of vertebrate species.

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News Quiz

1. Research has found that __________ in Africa, Asia, and Europe are dying after consuming an anti-inflammatory drug.

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2. The U.S. Navy banned __________ for its sailors in Japan.

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3. Ukraine said aFrenchman arrested last month with a large stockpile of explosiveswas planning to attack __________.

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Reader Response

A retired school teacher recalls his experience at the Trump rally in San Jose, California, that turned violent late lastweek:

Five or six protestors were ejected. A few who put up a little bit of resistance were pushed by security. I stood by the side exit and was able to videotape them with my iPhone as they were pushed out the door. A couple times, it seemed somewhat excessive.

They didnt like my taping and thought I was with the press, so I got escorted to the press section, which was nice for a little bit because I got a clearer shot of Trump. But more protestors where getting ejected, so I returned to the side exit to catch on video any manhandling.

They didnt like that, and so they ordered me to leave the building. I refused and showed them I had a ticket and my only recording device was the iPhone, which was allowed. They called over more security to show they meant business and then they started to put their hands on me.

I dont think anybody has gotten physical with me since I was junior highwhich was quite a long time ago.

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Mark Zuckerberg hacked, pins and needles explained, $70,000 camera dropped, space bounce house explored, koala diplomats dispatched.

Answers: vultures, alcohol, euro 16

Source: http://www.theatlantic.com/newsletters/archive/2016/06/the-atlantic-daily-stanford-harame-john-oliver/485891/

Style Notes: Kate Moss and Daughter Cover Vogue; Maisie Williams Rewrites Fashion Headline

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Kate Moss and 13-Year-Old Daughter Lila Grace Cover Vogue Italia [Instagram] Mother-daughter Vogue covers appear to be trending. In March of this year, Cindy Crawford and her 14-year-old daughter, Kaia Gerber posed together for Vogue Paris. Now, Kate Moss and her 13-year-old daughter Lila Grace are showcasing their incredible genes for June"s "Love" issue of Vogue Italia. The fresh-faced pair were photographed by Mario Sorrentifor the black-and-white portraits.

Maisie Williams Rewrites Headline [Twitter]Game of Thrones star Maisie Williams took to Twitter to rewrite the headline of an article from The Daily Mail in order to illustrate her priorities. The 19-year-old posted a photo of the original title ("Unveiled: Game of Thrones actress Maisie Williams goes braless in sheer lace dress and quirky headpiece at charity masquerade ball") along with her alternative: "Game of Thrones actor, MaisieWilliams, helps raise thousands at a Summer Masquerade Ball for @NSPCC." Well played, Maisie.

Jenny Slate Models for New L.A. Label Day Space Night [Elle] Comedienne Jenny Slate showed off her modeling chops for L.A.-based brand Day Space Night in a new summer-friendly campaign. Founders/designers Samantha Margherita and Kris Chau sent samples to Slate shortly after launching in November 2015 and then invited her to model for their latest collection after receiving positive feedback. The resulting photos show Slate looking serene and bare-faced in a lush backyard garden. Major summer feels.

Kate Upton Signs with Next Models[WWD] Model-turned-actress Kate Upton has signed with Next Models. For acting contracts, she is still represented by WME and LBI Entertainment. Upton began her career at age 16 with IMG Models, however she left the agency in 2014.

Source: http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/style-notes-kate-moss-daughter-900075

UPS Integrad Driver Training Facility Opens in Cologne, Germany

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NEUSS/COLOGNE, June 07, 2016 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) --

UPS (NYSE: UPS) announces the opening of Europes first UPS Integrad site, a next generation driver training facility, in Cologne, Germany. The facility will train UPS drivers to hone their skills in safety, customer service and efficiency. Frank Sportolari, president of UPS Germany, and Hermann Grhe, Germanys Federal Minister of Health, recently attended a ceremony to inaugurate and tour the site.

The new UPS Integrad facility will prepare UPS drivers to serve customers safely and efficiently, by using a teach me, show me, let me approach. Drivers will learn the UPS driving and service methods, will be shown how the methods work, and will then practice them in a realistic, hands-on fashion. UPS Integrad training uses a mixture of 3-D computer simulations, webcast learning modules, and traditional classroom instruction to complement activity in a controlled environment in order to reinforce safety, delivery and customer service training.

UPS customers expect superior service from their driver, said Frank Sportolari, president of UPS Germany. UPS Integrad curriculum teaches drivers safe, efficient work methods that are designed to enhance that service.

One of the training sites notable features is an outside course designed to mimic a small town called Neustadt, with real streets, traffic signs, sidewalks and simulated businesses as well as home delivery and collection points, providing drivers with realistic situations they would encounter in their daily activity. These include safe driving and parcel handling procedures, alternating delivery scenarios and attention to detail. UPSs integrated delivery network requires a single driver to handle all types of packages air, ground, domestic, international, commercial, and residential.

Separate classes focus on training-the-trainer for driver supervisors so that they can instruct the drivers at regular intervals in their local UPS centers. Supervisors are shown how to guide and teach their employees, and impart the necessary skills.

Both new as well as experienced UPS drivers in Germany will receive UPS Integrad training and this facility will also be the training ground for UPS drivers from other European countries. UPS Integrad curriculum teaches the same methods used by UPS Circle of Honor members an elite group of more than 8,700 active UPS drivers who have driven without experiencing an avoidable accident for 25 years or more.

UPSers in Europe can now benefit from the proven success we continue to have in the U.S., said Joe Finamore, UPS vice president of Global Leadership and Talent Development. With UPS Integrad training we are building on an ongoing commitment to bring UPS drivers the very best training available and developing them into tomorrows Circle of Honor members.

UPS Integrad curriculum was conceived in 2005 when UPS was awarded a $1.8 million grant from the U.S. Department of Labor to study how young people learn in an increasingly digital world. Incorporating the results from that study, UPS collaborated with the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), Virginia Tech and the Institute for the Future to build a next generation training facility, the first of which opened in 2007 in Landover, Maryland.

To date, more than 7,500 drivers and over 1,500 driver supervisors have completed UPS Integrad training at the seven existing U.S. training locations.

UPS (NYSE: UPS) is a global leader in logistics, offering a broad range of solutions including transporting packages and freight; facilitating international trade, and deploying advanced technology to more efficiently manage the world of business. Headquartered in Atlanta, UPS serves more than 220 countries and territories worldwide. The company can be found on the web atups.com and its corporate blog can be found atlongitudes.ups.com. To get UPS news direct, visitpressroom.ups.com/RSS or follow @UPS_News.

Dan Cardillo404-828-7123pr@ups.com

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It"s mostly sunny in the DMV this week

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If you"re enjoying the lower humidity, you"re in luck! The rest of the week will feel delightful!

Another cold front is approaching from the west today. Highs this afternoon will reach the low 80s with comfortable humidity and a refreshing breeze. The cold front may squeeze out a spotty shower, but more likely than not, it will be dry where you are. Behind the front, tomorrow, highs will only reach the low to mid 70s with breezy winds and a stray shower.

The rest of the week remains dry and comfortable with sunshine, low humidity, and highs around 80 degrees.

This weekend is looking pretty nice. Temperatures will climb back into the low to mid 80s. As a warm front lifts north, a few thunderstorms may develop Saturday afternoon. At this point, some storms could be on the stronger side, but it"s still too early to tell. Sunday will be dry and breezy, but still warm.

- Breezy the next two days

- Spring-like temps (highs in the 70s) midweek

- Humidity remains low

- Warmer by the weekend

TODAY: Partly cloudy. Warm and breezy with low humidity. Spotty shower possible.

Highs: 80-85

Winds: NW 10-15 mph

TONIGHT: Partly cloudy. Comfortably cool.

Lows: 55-61

Winds: NW 5-10 mph

WEDNESDAY: Partly cloudy and breezy. Cooler with a passing shower possible.

Highs: 72-76

Winds: NW 10-20 mph

Source: http://wjla.com/news/local/its-mostly-sunny-in-the-dmv-this-week

Monday, June 6, 2016

Brock Turner deserves county jail, not state prison

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Former Stanford swimmer Brock Allen Turner, left, arrives with family and his lawyer Mike Armstrong, back center, at the Santa Clara County Superior Courthouse in Palo Alto, Calif. (Karl Mondon)

Santa Clara County Superior Court Judge Aaron Persky will have to perform a legal incantation Thursday if he follows a probation recommendation and sentences Brock Turner to county jail rather than state prison. Persky should do it. Turner doesn"t belong in prison.

The former Stanford swimmer, 20, was convicted of three felony charges in late March in connection with the sexual assault of an unconscious woman outside a fraternity party on campus in January, 2015.

Turner was rightfully convicted. I wrote a column earlier this year praising the two Stanford students, both from Sweden, who interrupted the assault and chased the drunken athlete down.

But probation officials, who see hundreds of less remorseful defendants, had it right. Turner should be given six months in county jail. He is not, as the prosecution has it, "a continued threat to the community."

Why do I say that? The probation people cite his lack of a criminal record and what they see as genuine remorse. His attorneys have argued that the ex-swimmer has a record of real accomplishment.

"I would give anything to change what happened that night." Turner wrote in a statement to probation authorities that was quoted in a defense brief. "I can never forgive myself for imposing trauma and pain on (the victim)."

Severity

Nobody should be confused about the severity of this case for him. For the rest of his life, Turner will have to register as a convicted s*x offender. That effectively closes many career avenues. It"s a permanent blight.

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Deputy District Attorney Alaleh Kianerci, has urged the judge to disregard the probation recommendation, saying, "the fact that the defendant preyed upon an intoxicated stranger on a college campus should not be viewed as a less serious crime than if he were to assault a stranger in downtown Palo Alto."

In the abstract, Kianerci is right. We should not give people breaks because they go to Stanford. But it is hard to judge this case apart from its context. And that context has messy elements that a summation of the charges misses.

Turner met the victim at a party at the Kappa Alpha fraternity. Both were drunk: The woman was so drunk that she does not remember what happened. On the stand, she acknowledged having blacked out on several previous occasions while drinking.

At some point, the two lay down on the ground near a trash bin, where Turner assaulted the woman, who was unconscious when the Swedish students came upon the scene. He was convicted of assault to commit rape of an intoxicated woman, sexually penetrating an intoxicated person with a foreign object, and sexually penetrating an unconscious person with a foreign object.

Culture of drinking

You don"t have to buy Turner"s story that he so was drunk himself that he did not realize she had passed out. But it"s hard to review this case without concluding that it has roots in a culture of campus drinking, the unindicted co-conspirator here.

And that brings me to my final point. Because of a long history of ignoring sexual assaults on campuses, particularly by athletes, we have become more vigilant about prosecuting them. And that is commendable.

But there is a temptation to see the Turner case as a chance to send a message, rather than to weigh all the messy human elements involved.

Judge Persky should find, in legal terms, that there are "unusual circumstances" here and give Turner a county jail term. His conviction stands as warning enough. We don"t need the last pound of flesh.

Scott Herhold is a Mercury News columnist. Contact him at 408-275-0917 or sherhold@bayareanewsgroup.com. Follow him at Twitter.com/scottherhold.

Online readers" letters: Brock Turner sentencing controversy

Editorial: The sentence was too light

Ex-Stanford swimmer sentenced to 6 months in jail

Editorial: Conviction shows more needed to stop campus s*x assaults

Turner convicted of sexually assaulting unconscious woman

Source: http://www.mercurynews.com/scott-herhold/ci_29966203/brock-turner-deserves-county-jail-not-state-prison

Equatorial Guinea says Schlumberger walked away from Fortuna project

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CAPE TOWN, June 6 (Reuters) - Equatorial Guinea"s energyminister on Monday said Schlumberger (LSE: 0CT7.L - news) had walked awayfrom the country"s Fortuna floating liquefied natural gas (FLNG)project but he also said he was confident it would besuccessful.

Fortuna, Africa"s first deep-water independent floatingliquefied natural gas project, is one of a number planned whenenergy prices were higher. The offshore field is expected toproduce 2.2 million tonnes per annum.

Oil and gas explorer Ophir Energy (Other OTC: OPGYF - news) in April said ithad ended talks with Schlumberger over the U.S (Other OTC: UBGXF - news) . company"supstream participation in Fortuna.

Energy minister Obiang Lima said he was confident theproject would go ahead and be successful, with Equatorial Guineataking an equity stake via its state-owned companies.

"Some people were a little bit hesitant after Schlumberger (Hanover: SCL.HA - news)left but the problem with Schlumberger is that they wanted tomonopolise everything and we don"t want that," Lima toldReuters on the sidelines of an oil and gas conference in CapeTown.

"Some people thought they left because the project was notprofitable. That is not the case - it was because they wanted todo everything and we cannot allow one service company to doeverything," he said.

Schlumberger was not immediately available to comment.

Ophir said it was talking to a range of equity investors, aswell as gas buyers, to help to finance the project.

"We"ve done all the work in a very difficult environment todeliver a very investable project, (including) bringing down thecapital costs of first gas by half to what they were 12 monthsago, to $450 million, which is huge," Bill Higgs, Ophir"s chiefoperating officer, said. (Reporting by Wendell Roelf; Editing by Ed Stoddard and JaneMerriman)

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