BusinessTechnologyWorldNationalMedia & CultureMillennial MoneyOpinionSportsLuxury Newsletter Signup National By Suman Varandani @suman09 03/21/18 AT 4:45 AM A street drug, known as KD, mixed with bug spray has sparked concerns in Indianapolis as medics say they are seeing a spike in overdoses. The drug, reportedly has a "zombie-like effect," and contains high concentrations of pyrethroids.This drug variation of KD can be found in different forms — marijuana, spice, tobacco, even banana leaves — but all of it is laced with a heavy-duty bug spray, like Raid. The mixture is then smoked.“We find people passed out with it still in their hand. That is how fast it has an effect on them,” said Indianapolis Fire Department Cpt. Chris Major. “We describe it as being like a zombie. They cannot talk to us... Their movements are slow and lethargic, a lot of drooling and a loss of function. We find them with their clothes … [Read more...] about Drug Mixed With Bug Spray, Producing Zombie-Like Effect, Sparks Concern
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National Conference on Legal Education in the 21st Century: Challenges, Concerns and Reforms
Date: January 28, 2017Venue: VIT School of Law, VIT University, Chennai Campus.Theme: Legal Education in the 21st Century: Challenges, Concerns and Reforms Sub-Themes Suggestive: Curriculum development in legal education Techniques for law school teaching Role of legal education in legal reforms Imparting professional training to law students Continuing legal education and revamping of law courses Programme based learning in law Global interaction and collaboration of legal education Entry of foreign law firms in India Role of Judiciary in shaping legal education Contribution for practicing lawyers in legal education Important Dates: Last Date for submission of Abstract: 10-12-2016 Confirmation of Abstract: 11-12-2016 Last date of submission of Full paper, Demand Draft and Registration form: 18-01-2017 For more information visit website, click here. … [Read more...] about National Conference on Legal Education in the 21st Century: Challenges, Concerns and Reforms
Bernie Sanders political group sees 2nd departure, sparking concerns about racial tensions
A second top official of Our Revolution, a group inspired by U.S. Sen. Bernie Sanders, resigned Wednesday after complaining the group was insensitive to Latinos, a report said. (Associated Press) A second founding board member of a progressive group inspired by U.S. Sen. Bernie Sanders’ failed 2016 presidential run resigned Wednesday, raising concerns of a racial strain within the organization, a report said. Our Revolution former co-vice chair Catalina Velasquez, an undocumented immigrant and transgender activist, said she left the group because it was insensitive to Latino and immigrant issues. The departure fueled worries of tension between Latinos and African-Americans within the group, Politico reported. “For the past month, we have been fighting divisive narratives targeting immigrants and pinning us against other oppressed peoples,” Velasquez wrote in a letter she posted on Twitter. “I have faced this with little to no support from … [Read more...] about Bernie Sanders political group sees 2nd departure, sparking concerns about racial tensions
Will Dominic Raab’s resignation spark a chain reaction?
Brexit Secretary Dominic Raab's resignation will prompt fears Theresa May could lose more ministers in the coming hours. Mr Raab has failed to publicly back the agreement since it was struck earlier this week.In his resignation letter, he said he cannot support the deal because of the implications for Northern Ireland and also because of the so-called backstop, which would be triggered if no agreement on the future trading relationship can be reached.He wrote: "Above all, I cannot reconcile the terms of the proposed deal with the promises we made to the country in our manifesto at the last election. This is, at its heart, a matter of public trust." It follows a vow from Mrs May on the steps of Downing Street that the agreement she has struck is the best the country could hope for.Mr Raab is understood to have made his views clear during a five hour Cabinet meeting in Downing Street on Wednesday night where he called on the Prime Minister to go back to Brussels and look for better … [Read more...] about Will Dominic Raab’s resignation spark a chain reaction?
After meeting Trump, Kim Kardashian could spark criminal justice reform: Kennedy
By Lisa Kennedy Montgomery Published May 30, 2018 White House FOXBusiness Facebook Twitter Comments Print video Kim Kardashian may be using her brand for good: Kennedy FBN’s Kennedy on Kim Kardashian’s meeting with President Trump. Superfluous porn star and cultural gadfly Kim Kardashian is using her ubiquity for good as lil’ Kim summit week rolls on. Continue Reading Below Mrs. Kanye is employing her considerable digital heft to throw her weight behind the presidential pardoning of a 63-year-old grandmother who's rotting in prison for a first-time drug offense. Of an augmented backside as Kim is keeping up with Jared Kushner's pet project, releasing non-violent offenders from their immoral cages through prison reform. It is not unusual for celebrity appendices to champion popular and lost causes to seem selfless and human, both qualities that hardly apply to the Kim we've grown to know and sometimes loathe. Alice Johnson … [Read more...] about After meeting Trump, Kim Kardashian could spark criminal justice reform: Kennedy