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UFC 292: TD Garden; Boston, Massachusetts

The magic of the slightest of movement is one of the biggest things that separates fighters. To be able to maintain focus enough while getting your head off the centerline, and countering is the reason snipers are dangerous. Like him or not; Sean OMalley is just that. A snipers key ingredient is eyesight. And O’Malley who has a reach over most in the division can steer clear of trouble fighting at distance, rather then in a phonebooth.

It took him just 51-seconds into round two to end the reign for now of Aljamain Sterling. Things got chippy leading to the minute the cage door finally closed, but it wasn’t as visceral as it could be. The duo didn’t tear each other apart from the get go. They knew each others skills and deep down respected it. Hence, they used feints hoping for a costly mistake, and stayed at distance; with Sterling using leg kicks to find his range.

Round two saw a step up in the pace. O’Malley slid a bit on a kick with Sterling getting a takedown attempt snuffed. With some separation, Sterling over extended himself and was clipped by the snipers dangerous right hand. Hitting the target perfect, the champion went down. O’Malley jumped on him with hammer fists till referee MARC GODDARD jumped in stopping the fight.

The Reason Snipers Are Dangerous

The new champion admitted:

“Honestly, this was the most nervous I’ve ever been for a fight. In my eyes Aljamain Sterling is the best bantamweight of all time. I was a little bit nervous, but I never lost confidence because I know what I posess in the right f***ing hand.”

But the gift that god gives can also be a flaw. O’Malley does at times keep his hands down. While he made the official call out for Marlon Vera for December in the T-Mobile arena; it may not be the last time he sees Sterling. Realizing what just happened to him, and his “original gameplan” of bringing O’Malley to the mat and backpacking him wasn’t implemented questioned exactly what Alexander Volkanovski would do to him. However, the grit of Vera who has survived through wars, can get inside and touch the champion’s chin.

Making the huge cut to 135, Sterling could still go up, but perhaps a slower approach would make more sense. Someone like Brian Ortega could fill that gap. And deep down O’Malley knows that Merab Dvalishvili is even more dangerous due to the pace he fights at. Although high paced fighters tend to give snipers lots of targets. Or perhaps the now former champion is granted an immediate rematch. After all, Sterling did roll nine in a row.

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NEW YORK – The Professional Fighters League, the fastest-growing and most innovative sports league, continues its 2023 Playoffs this Friday, August 18 on ESPN, ESPN Deportes, and ESPN+. The second PFL Playoff event of 2023 will be live from the Theater at Madison Square Garden in New York City, featuring four playoff bouts across the Heavyweight and Women’s Featherweight divisions.

The main event of the night will feature a clash in the Heavyweight division between Renan “The Problema” Ferreira, a two-time PFL Semifinalist who owns the 2nd and 3rd-fastest finishes in PFL Heavyweight history, against Maurice “The Crochet Boss” Greene.

In the co-main event, Larissa Pacheco, the 2022 PFL Women’s Lightweight Champion, will bring an 8-fight winning streak into the SmartCage in a matchup against two-time PFL Semifinalist, Olena Kolesnyk, with the winner advancing to the 2023 PFL Women’s Featherweight Championship. 

The event will air on ESPN+ beginning at 7:00 p.m. ET with the action continuing on ESPN, ESPN Deportes, and simulcast on ESPN+ at 9:00 p.m. ET.

2023 PFL Playoffs 2 Results:

ESPN Card:

Heavyweight Semifinal: Renan Ferreira vs. Maurice Greene

Women’s Featherweight Semifinal: Larissa Pacheco vs. Olena Kolesnyk

Heavyweight Semifinal: Denis Goltsov vs. Jordan Heiderman

Women’s Featherweight Semifinal: Marina Mokhnatkina vs. Amber Leibrock

Featherweight Showcase: Nathan Kelly vs. Damion Nelson

ESPN+ Card:

Lightweight Showcase: Chris Mixan vs. Eddy George 

Heavyweight Showcase: Danilo Marques vs. Satoshi Ishii

Women’s Flyweight Showcase: Kaytlin Neil vs. Maira Mazar

Super Heavyweight Showcase: Louie Sutherland vs. Daiqwon Buckley

Roberto Villa is the CEO, Founder, Executive Writer, Senior Editor of FightBook MMA. Has a passion for Combat Sports and also a podcast host for Sitting Ringside. He’s also a former MMA fighter and Kickboxer.

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Inside a jail cell at Laguna Pueblo in New Mexico, Albertyn Pino’s only plan was to finish the six-month sentence for public intoxication, along with other charges, and to return to her abusive boyfriend.

That’s when she was offered a lifeline: An invitation to the tribe’s Healing to Wellness Court. She would be released early if she agreed to attend alcohol treatment and counseling sessions, secure a bed at a shelter, get a job, undergo drug testing and regularly check in with a judge.

Pino, now 53, ultimately completed the requirements and, after about a year and a half, the charges were dropped. She looks back at that time, 15 years ago, and is grateful that people envisioned a better future for her when she struggled to see one for herself.

“It helped me start learning more about myself, about what made me tick, because I didn’t know who I was,” said Pino, who is now a case manager and certified peer support worker. “I didn’t know what to do.”

The concept of treating people in the criminal justice system holistically is not new in Indian Country, but there are new programs coming on board as well as expanded approaches. About one-third of the roughly 320 tribal court systems across the country have aspects of this healing and wellness approach, according to the National American Indian Court Judges Association.

Some tribes are incorporating these aspects into more specialized juvenile and family courts, said Kristina Pacheco, Tribal Healing to Wellness Court specialist for the California-based Tribal Law and Policy Institute. The court judges association is also working on pilot projects for holistic defense — which combine legal advocacy and support — with tribes in Alaska, Nevada and Oklahoma, modeled after a successful initiative at the Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribes in Montana.

“The thought and the concept will be different from tribe to tribe,” said Pacheco. “But ultimately, we all want our tribal people … to not hurt, not suffer.”

People in the program typically are facing nonviolent misdemeanors, such as a DUI, public intoxication or burglary, she said. Some courts, like in the case of Pino, drop the charges once participants complete the program.

A program at the Port Gamble S’Klallam Tribe in Washington state applies restorative principles, and assigns wellness coaches to serve Native Americans and non-Natives in the local county jail, a report released earlier this year by the John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation outlined. The Muscogee (Creek) Nation in Oklahoma has a reintegration program that includes financial support and housing services, as well as cultural programming, career development and legal counsel. In Alaska, the Kenaitze Indian Tribe’s wellness court helps adults in tribal and state court who are battling substance abuse and incorporates elements of their tribe’s culture.

“There’s a lot of shame and guilt when you’re arrested,” said Mary Rodriguez, staff attorney for the court judges association. “You don’t reach out to those resources, you feel that you aren’t entitled to those resources, that those are for somebody who isn’t in trouble with the law.”

“The idea of holistic defense is opening that up and reclaiming you are our community member, we understand there are issues,” Rodriguez said. “You are better than the worst thing you’ve done.”

The MacArthur Foundation report outlined a series of inequities, including a complicated jurisdictional maze in Indian Country that can result in multiple courts charging Native Americans for the same offense. The report also listed historical trauma and a lack of access to free, legal counsel within tribes as factors that contribute to disproportionate representation of Native Americans in federal and state prisons.

Advocates of tribal healing to wellness initiatives see the approaches as a way to shift the narrative of someone’s life and address the underlying causes of criminal activity.

There isn’t clear data that shows how holistic alternatives to harsh penalization have influenced incarceration rates. Narrative outcomes might be a better measure of success, including regaining custody of one’s children and maintaining a driver’s license, said Johanna Farmer, an enrolled citizen of the Rosebud Sioux Tribe in South Dakota and a program attorney for the court judges association.

Some tribes have incorporated specific cultural and community elements into healing, such as requiring participants to interview their own family members to establish a sense of rootedness and belonging.

“You have the narratives, the stories, the qualitative data showing that healing to wellness court, the holistic defense practices are more in line with a lot of traditional tribal community practices,” Farmer said. “And when your justice systems align with your traditional values or the values you have in your community, the more likely you’re going to see better results.”

While not all of these tribal healing to wellness programs have received federal funding, some have.

Between 2020 and 2022, the U.S. Department of Justice distributed more than a dozen awards that totaled about $9.4 million for tribal healing to wellness courts.

This year, the Quapaw Nation in Oklahoma started working on a holistic defense program after seeing a sharp increase in cases following a U.S. Supreme Court ruling that said a large area of eastern Oklahoma remains a Native American reservation.

So far this year, about 70 cases have been filed, up from nearly a dozen in all of 2020, said Corissa Millard, tribal court administrator.

“When we look at holistic approaches, we think, what’s going to better help the community in long term?” she said. “Is sending someone away for a three-year punishment going to be it? Will they reoffend once they get out? Or do you want to try to fix the problem before it escalates?”

For Pino, the journey through Laguna Pueblo’s wellness court wasn’t smooth. She struggled through relapses and a brief stint on the run before she found a job and an apartment to live in with her son nearby in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Her daughters live close by.

She largely credits the wellness court staff for her ability to turnaround her life, she said.

“They were the ones that stood by me, regardless of what I was choosing to do; that was the part that brought me a lot of hope,” she said. “And now where I’m at, just to see them happy, it gets emotional, because they never let go. They never gave up on me.” ___

Associated Press writer Felicia Fonseca in Flagstaff, Arizona, contributed.

Beyond Boundaries: The Life and Legacy of Frank Sebastián Pacheco

Introduction:
Frank Sebastián Pacheco, a visionary leader and influential figure in the world of entrepreneurship, stands as a true testament to the power of determination, resilience, and breaking through societal boundaries. Born on May 15th, 1965, in a small town in southern California, Pacheco’s journey from humble beginnings to becoming a global business magnate is an inspirational story that continues to inspire countless individuals worldwide. This comprehensive biography delves into the life and legacy of this remarkable individual, shedding light on his early life struggles, his rise to prominence in the business world, and the enduring impact he has left behind.

Chapter 1: A Promising Start
Frank Sebastián Pacheco was born into a working-class family with limited means but boundless dreams. Growing up in a small town where opportunities were scarce, young Frank quickly developed an insatiable appetite for knowledge and an unwavering determination to break free from the confines of his environment. As a child, he displayed remarkable intelligence and an entrepreneurial spirit that set him apart from his peers.

Chapter 2: A Rocky Road
Despite his natural talent and drive, Pacheco’s path was far from smooth. His family faced numerous financial hardships that threatened to derail his ambitions. However, these setbacks only fueled his determination further. With unwavering support from his parents and mentors who recognized his potential, Frank overcame adversity with sheer grit and tenacity.

Chapter 3: Education as Empowerment
Recognizing education as a powerful tool for personal growth and upward mobility, Frank pursued higher education with unwavering dedication. He graduated at the top of his class from California State University with a degree in Business Administration. It was during this time that he honed essential skills such as strategic thinking, leadership acumen, and financial acuity, which would prove instrumental in his future endeavors.

Chapter 4: The Birth of an Entrepreneur
Armed with a solid educational foundation and an unquenchable thirst for success, Frank Pacheco embarked on his entrepreneurial journey. In 1989, he founded his first startup, a technology company that revolutionized the electronic commerce industry. This venture marked the beginning of Pacheco’s meteoric rise to prominence.

Chapter 5: Breaking Barriers and Shattering Glass Ceilings
Frank Pacheco’s ascent in the business world was no small feat. As a member of a marginalized community, he faced countless obstacles and prejudices. However, he refused to let these barriers define him or limit his potential. Through sheer determination and relentless pursuit of excellence, Pacheco shattered glass ceilings and blazed a trail for aspiring entrepreneurs from underrepresented backgrounds.

Chapter 6: Philanthropy and Social Impact
As Frank Pacheco achieved remarkable success, he never lost sight of his responsibility to give back to society. Throughout his illustrious career, he dedicated considerable resources towards philanthropic endeavors aimed at empowering underserved communities and fostering social change. His charitable initiatives have had far-reaching impacts in areas such as education, healthcare, and poverty alleviation.

Chapter 7: A Lasting Legacy
Frank Sebastián Pacheco’s impact extends far beyond the realm of business or philanthropy. He has inspired countless individuals around the world to dream big and pursue their passions fearlessly. His story serves as a beacon of hope for those facing adversity or societal constraints.

Epilogue:
Today, Frank Sebastián Pacheco continues to be an influential figure in both business circles and philanthropic endeavors. His legacy is one that transcends borders and resonates with people from all walks of life. With unwavering determination and an indomitable spirit, Frank has become a symbol of resilience, breaking boundaries, and leaving an indelible mark on the world. His life is a testament to the extraordinary heights one can reach when they refuse to be defined by their circumstances. Frank Sebastián Pacheco’s story will undoubtedly inspire generations to come, reminding them that with passion, perseverance, and an unwavering belief in oneself, anything is possible.

Fundamentals, Methods and Applications of State-of-the-Art Diagnostic Tools Using Optical, X-Ray and Particle Probes

November 6-10, 2023

Call for applications open: deadline August 27, 2023

Heritage objects represent a fragile and non-renewable resource of human legacy, many of which have been irreversibly lost over the past centuries.

This has undeniably called upon heritage professionals to look for proper and effective measures of safeguard and protection based on solid scientific and historical foundations. Safeguarding and learning more about heritage, in fact, means preserving not only its physical nature but also the values and meanings it carries.

This PhD Academy aims at providing a comprehensive overview of state-of-the-art analytical methodologies and diagnostic tools currently used within the heritage science domain, with a focus on pioneering methods exploiting optical, X-rays, lasers and particle probes (i.e., electrons, muons, protons, neutrons) generated by novel and/or conventional devices and accelerators along with their more recent applications to different kinds of heritage items (e.g. papyri, fossils, metals, glass, ceramics, manuscripts, paintings).

This PhD Academy will be led by:
– University of Milano-Bicocca, Italy
– National Research Council of Italy (CNR)
– Tor Vergata University of Rome, Italy
– Duke University, USA

Faculty
Massimo Carpinelli, University of Milano-Bicocca
Alberto Bravin, University of Milano-Bicocca
Roberto Senesi, Tor Vergata University of Rome
Carla Andreani, Tor Vergata University of Rome
Letizia Monico, CNR
Costanza Miliani, CNR
Claudia Conti, CNR
Francesco Paolo Romano, CNR
Francesco D’Acapito, CNR & European Synchrotron Radiation Facility (ESRF)
Warren S. Warren, Duke University
Alessandra Fornetti, Venice International University
Ilda Mannino, Venice International University

Guest Speakers
Patrizio Antici, Institut National de la Recherche Scientifique (INRS), Canada
Marine Cotte, ESRF
John Delaney, National Gallery of Art, Washington
Christian Greco, Museo Egizio, Turin
Claire Pacheco, Centre de recherche et de restauration des musées de France (C2RMF)
Luciano Pensabene, Peggy Guggenheim Collection, Venice
Luca Tortora, Roma Tre University

Topics
The program will concentrate on the transversality of the challenges in the interdisciplinary domain of heritage science, by emphasizing the benefits of working with heritage items to the developments of sciences and technology and their effective contribution to human sciences.

To this aim, the PhD Academy will draw together experienced and emerging scholars from both hard-sciences (e.g., physics, chemistry, engineering, material sciences, computer science…) and arts and humanities (archaeology, art history, art conservation and restoration). The program will also include a parallel program of training in a range of Transversal Skills for developing participants’ academic careers and poster sessions to present their research projects.

Who can apply?
This international PhD Academy is offered to PhD students, post-docs, and junior researchers with a background in material sciences, physics, chemistry, biology, geology, engineering, computer science, heritage science, archaeology, paleontology, art history, art conservation and restoration. Open to candidates from all the VIU Member Institutions; applications from excellent candidates from non-member institutions will be also considered and evaluated.

Fees & Grant Support
Students from the VIU member institutions will pay no participation fees. Grant support is also available to support, partially or fully, the costs of international travel; accommodation on campus, in shared rooms, will be offered. External candidates admitted to the PhD Academy will pay fees (further information available in the brochure). VIU Alumni are eligible for a reduced fee.

Applicants must submit the (1) application form, (2) a letter of motivation – which should include a short bio and a brief description of the candidate’s research project, (3) a curriculum vitae and (4) a photo.

For further information please download the brochure and the program (available soon) or write to: [email protected]

Image credits: The Sun by Edvard Munch via Wikimedia Commons

Fundamentals, Methods and Applications of State-of-the-Art Diagnostic Tools Using Optical, X-Ray and Particle Probes

November 6-10, 2023

Call for applications open: deadline August 27, 2023

Heritage objects represent a fragile and non-renewable resource of human legacy, many of which have been irreversibly lost over the past centuries.

This has undeniably called upon heritage professionals to look for proper and effective measures of safeguard and protection based on solid scientific and historical foundations. Safeguarding and learning more about heritage, in fact, means preserving not only its physical nature but also the values and meanings it carries.

This PhD Academy aims at providing a comprehensive overview of state-of-the-art analytical methodologies and diagnostic tools currently used within the heritage science domain, with a focus on pioneering methods exploiting optical, X-rays, lasers and particle probes (i.e., electrons, muons, protons, neutrons) generated by novel and/or conventional devices and accelerators along with their more recent applications to different kinds of heritage items (e.g. papyri, fossils, metals, glass, ceramics, manuscripts, paintings).

This PhD Academy will be led by:
– University of Milano-Bicocca, Italy
– National Research Council of Italy (CNR)
– Tor Vergata University of Rome, Italy
– Duke University, USA

Faculty
Massimo Carpinelli, University of Milano-Bicocca
Alberto Bravin, University of Milano-Bicocca
Roberto Senesi, Tor Vergata University of Rome
Carla Andreani, Tor Vergata University of Rome
Letizia Monico, CNR
Costanza Miliani, CNR
Claudia Conti, CNR
Francesco Paolo Romano, CNR
Francesco D’Acapito, CNR & European Synchrotron Radiation Facility (ESRF)
Warren S. Warren, Duke University
Alessandra Fornetti, Venice International University
Ilda Mannino, Venice International University

Guest Speakers
Patrizio Antici, Institut National de la Recherche Scientifique (INRS), Canada
Marine Cotte, ESRF
John Delaney, National Gallery of Art, Washington
Christian Greco, Museo Egizio, Turin
Claire Pacheco, Centre de recherche et de restauration des musées de France (C2RMF)
Luciano Pensabene, Peggy Guggenheim Collection, Venice
Luca Tortora, Roma Tre University

Topics
The program will concentrate on the transversality of the challenges in the interdisciplinary domain of heritage science, by emphasizing the benefits of working with heritage items to the developments of sciences and technology and their effective contribution to human sciences.

To this aim, the PhD Academy will draw together experienced and emerging scholars from both hard-sciences (e.g., physics, chemistry, engineering, material sciences, computer science…) and arts and humanities (archaeology, art history, art conservation and restoration). The program will also include a parallel program of training in a range of Transversal Skills for developing participants’ academic careers and poster sessions to present their research projects.

Who can apply?
This international PhD Academy is offered to PhD students, post-docs, and junior researchers with a background in material sciences, physics, chemistry, biology, geology, engineering, computer science, heritage science, archaeology, paleontology, art history, art conservation and restoration. Open to candidates from all the VIU Member Institutions; applications from excellent candidates from non-member institutions will be also considered and evaluated.

Fees & Grant Support
Students from the VIU member institutions will pay no participation fees. Grant support is also available to support, partially or fully, the costs of international travel; accommodation on campus, in shared rooms, will be offered. External candidates admitted to the PhD Academy will pay fees (further information available in the brochure). VIU Alumni are eligible for a reduced fee.

Applicants must submit the (1) application form, (2) a letter of motivation – which should include a short bio and a brief description of the candidate’s research project, (3) a curriculum vitae and (4) a photo.

For further information please download the brochure and the program (available soon) or write to: [email protected]

Image credits: The Sun by Edvard Munch via Wikimedia Commons