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Netflix is making history. After releasing its first African reality television show called Young, Famous and African on 18 March, the global streaming platform will premier Silverton Siege, its first African action thriller.
The film is based on an uMkhonto weSizwe sabotage mission on 25 January 1980, which turned into a six-hour bank standoff in Pretoria’s Silverton.
It is produced by Mandla Dube, who produced the award-winning SA film Kalushi – which is also based on true events, in this case the life of the late anti-apartheid activist Solomon Mahlangu.
Silverton boasts a notable cast of Mzansi actors. Thabo Rametsi, Stephan Erasmus and the impressive Noxolo Dlamini play the trio who were involved in a mission which sparked the global Free Mandela Movement.
“You don’t have to care about the story. You’ll enjoy it,” said Rametsi, who plays “Calvin Khumalo”, the leader of the trio. “It’s a cinema experience.” Rametsi also played the lead on Kalushi as Mahlangu.
Dlamini, who plays “Terra” – who, unlike the actual MK trio, is the only woman in the group – revealed she was excited about shooting an AK-47, during a behind the scenes interview with the cast.
“So who doesn’t want to see a female shooting an AK-47. I am sorry. That’s like the hottest thing I have ever seen,” said Noxolo, who is famous for her role as Ntombi in the dance movie Jiva.
The freedom fighter trio – in real life, Wilfred Madela, Humphrey Makhubo and Stephen Mafoko – were on their way to carry out a planned MK mission to sabotage petrol depots at Watloo near Mamelodi when they realised they were being tailed by the police.
In an attempt to escape they ended up seeking refuge inside a bank – which all three MK veterans left in body bags, following an exchange of fire with the police who were trying to save the hostages in the bank, according to SA History.
The real life action thriller film will premiere on Netflix on Wednesday, 27 April, to coincide with the Freedom Day holiday.

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By Tim Smith, The Baltimore Sun
12:09 PM EDT, September 25, 2013
Well, something had to come along after all those cute videos of classical flash mobs. Maybe this project of Carnegie Hall and Ensemble ACJW will inspire the next craze -- an orchestra setting up on the street in front of a music stand with the words "Conduct Us" on it.
Midweek Madness could not resist this clip of what happened when passersby in Manhattan took the bait.
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6 Bangladeshis killed in Saudi road crash
Six Bangladesh nationals, including two siblings, were killed in a road accident in Saudi Arabia on Thursday night.
Five of the deceased were identified as Ershad Bepari, 25, his younger brother Humayun Bepari, 20, Miraz Mondol, 26, Kobbat Khan, 25, and Idris Dewan, 30.
The six Bangladeshis along with five Saudi citizens were returning to their homes from their workplace at Dammam in a microbus which collided with another bus around 9:00pm (BST). All 11 passengers died on the spot.


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Scientists have uncovered the 3-D structure of HIV, according to a study published in the Jan. 10 edition of the journal Structure, BBC News reports. Because strains of HIV vary in size and shape, scientists have found it difficult to understand its structure, the study says. Stephen Fuller, a professor at Oxford University's Wellcome Trust Centre for Human Genetics, and colleagues took several images of the virus from different angles. The team took about 100 images of 70 individual viruses and compared them using a computer program. The researchers found that the cone-shaped core of HIV is as wide as the viral membrane, and the virus has spikes on the outside that it uses when attaching to CD4+ T cells. In addition, the study finds that HIV differs from most viruses in that its membrane, rather than its internal structure, defines its size, a feature that limits the way the virus can assemble. "Identifying how the virus grows will allow us to address the formation of this important pathogen and how it accommodates its variability," Fuller said, adding that the finding could lead to the development of more effective therapies to treat HIV (BBC News, 1/24).
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Prospects of Natural Zeolites in Indonesia for Industrial Separations and Environmental Management
AbstractZeolite as well as molecular sieves are a class of aluminosilicate materials, which have found wide use in industries for separation, purification and pollution control. In the new era of nanomaterials in the 21st century, these nanoporous materials have become more widely used in separation, catalysis and environmental management, even in microelectronic and energy storage sectors. The following briefly shows the great potential of natural zeolites for some important environmental applications: CO2 removal from landfill gas and coal seam gas using Pressure Swing Adsorption (PSA) with Clinoptilolites: Natural zeolite is not only a cheaper solution to the economical storage system of methane for NGVs but it also present a safer storage medium as alternative adsorbent such activated carbon is flammable and very costly. There is also an increasing interest in indoor air quality control issues among the building industries and health organizations. It has been demonstrated that clinoptilolite is particularly effective adsorbent for odours and some volatiles in indoor environment. Another area of importantnce of natural zeolites is the solar energy application. Zeolites can adsorb water vapour and create effective cooling with solar heat as the energy to regenerate the zeolite. Systems using zeolites can be designed in such a way that combined cooling and heating can be achieved at about 40-60% efficiency. Adsorption of Nitrogen and Oxygen in zeolites for PSA application Cp zeolite deposit has about 75% of the capacity of a commercial Mordenite zeolite for air separation at 30C. The dynamics studies showed that Cp zeolite is suitable for N2 and O2 separation due to their large difference in adsorption kinetics.

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Disney Cruise Line is planning to bring a Marvel fight to the ocean, complete with stunts, special effects and pyrotechnics.
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The new show will be part of the Marvel Day at Sea, premiering the Disney Magic, according to the Disney Parks Blog.
The backstory is as follows according to Disney: “Tony Stark is throwing an exclusive gala on the high seas aboard the Disney Magic. The occasion: unveiling the latest Stark Industries technology.
The flashy celebration is in full swing and the party is abuzz as Super Heroes like Captain America, Black Widow and Hawkeye make their grand entrances to join Tony Stark, who is dressed for the occasion in his Iron Man suit. Of course, powerful new technology is a beacon for evil and plans quickly go awry.”
This is when Loki and his henchmen invade the ship. So, there is also a need fore more heroes to join in, such as Thor, Black Panther, Spider-Man and Doctor Strange. Even Star Lord, Gamora and Groot will “join this ultimate confrontation of Super Heroes and Villains.”
Marvel Day at Sea premieres on select 7- and 8-night Disney Cruise Line sailings from New York this fall, and returns on select 5-night Western Caribbean cruises from Miami in early 2018.


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Thursday marks the beginning of a three-week gauntlet to the nonleague portion of its schedule for the Edison High football team.
For starters, the Servite Friars come calling on the Chargers in an intriguing 7 p.m. matchup at Orange Coast College. It's the first game in two weeks for the Chargers who were idle a week ago.
Servite, meanwhile, has been anything but idle the past two weeks. Since falling in its opener to Las Vegas Bishop Gorman, the Friars have scored impressive victories over CIF Southern Section ranked opponents, Long Beach Poly and La Mirada.
Edison Coach Dave White said his team will have to play its best game Thursday. It will be one of the tougher showdowns of the season for the defending CIF Southern Section Southwest Division champion Chargers.
Edison (2-0) was idle last week and hasn't played since Sept. 5 when it shut down Los Angeles Garfield, 14-0.
Servite has responded nicely from its 41-17 season-opening loss Aug. 30 to Bishop Gorman. The Friars went out the next week and knocked off Long Beach Poly, 31-24, and last week won, 38-14, at La Mirada.
The Friars (2-1) are ranked No. 6 in the Pac-5 Division.
White has seen Servite up close: he was in attendance for both the Poly (No. 7, Pac-5 Division) and La Mirada (No. 8, Southeast Division) games.
"They are good," White said of the Friars. "Their quarterback [Travis Waller] is scary. "He's like a (UCLA quarterback) Brett Hundley/(San Francisco 49ers quarterback) Colin Kaepernick. He's a very, very good runner and thrower. They are very balanced on offense and have been putting up a lot of yards and points.
"Defensively, it's a typically tough Servite team. They aren't very big but they are fundamentally sound."
Waller is coming off a 15-of-18, 179-yard, two-touchdown performance at La Mirada. He is averaging 154 yards passing per game.
White said the bye week afforded his team to do several things.
"It's nice to get a jump on getting ready for Servite," he said. "We're getting a little bit healthier, too, but we aren't at full strength."
The Chargers will be without three key starters. Two-way player Jake Favreau, who starts at receiver and defensive back, injured his knee in the Sept. 5 win over Garfield. They are without two of three starting linebackers as senior Josh Marks is out due to injury, and Dylan Sneed, a team captain, is out with a torn ACL which he incurred during preseason two-a-days.
"It's a big blow to not have Dylan [Sneed] out on the field, or with his leadership," White said. "That's why we talk to our guys about being ready to step up when needed, and we need a few guys to do that.
"I'm excited for this game. It's Servite and Edison, and it's always a fun game."
Next week, Edison goes up against Mater Dei, the No. 3 team in the Pac-5 Division. In two weeks, they conclude nonleague play against San Clemente.
Thursday at Cap Sheue Field at Huntington Beach High, Fountain Valley looks to bounce back from its first loss of the season when the Barons play host to Wilmington Banning at 7 p.m.
Fountain Valley won its first two games but came up short Friday in a 24-17 home loss to Trabuco Hills. Fountain Valley had battled back from deficits of 14-3 and 17-10 to pull even (17-17) with the Mustangs through three quarters. Trailing 24-17, the Barons had a potential, late scoring drive ended on a fumble inside the Trabuco Hills 35-yard line.
Sophomore kicker Jonah Mack scored on a 34-yard field goal to give Fountain Valley its only lead (3-0), junior receiver Ryan Finley scored on a 77-yard pass play from senior quarterback Travis Hood, and senior safety Jacob Church returned an interception 30 yards for a touchdown to tie the score (17-17) midway through the third quarter.

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27 writers share £47,000 worth of awards at Northern Writers’ Awards
The winners of the 2021 Northern Writers' Awards, sposored by Northumbria University, have been announced this week, with 27 writers receiving awards worth over £46,000 to enable their new writing in progress, across forms including prose, poetry and television.
This year almost 2,000 writers from across the North entered the awards, a record-breaking number of applicants for England’s largest writer development programme.
Founded by New Writing North in 2000, the Northern Writers’ Awards exist to recognise talent and foster new work towards publication or broadcast, offering support to writers at all stages of their careers, including mentoring, developmental opportunities and cash awards to buy time to write.
Based in Newcastle upon Tyne, New Writing North celebrates its 25th anniversary in 2021 and champions writers and readers through a diverse range of projects, including the recently-announced A Writing Chance initiative with Michael Sheen.
The Northern Writers’ Awards are sponsored by headline supporters Arts Council England and Northumbria University along with a host of publishing, media and higher education partners including Channel 4, Hachette Children’s Group and the University of York.
Professor Katy Shaw, Professor of Contemporary Writings and Faculty Director of Partnerships at Northumbria University, said: “For more than a decade, Northumbria has been the proud sponsor of The Northern Writers’ Awards, which profiles the best new talent in writing from our wonderful North of England.
"Our sponsorship of this year’s awards comes at a particularly special time. The events of the last year have made us acutely aware of how much we rely on writing – in novels and plays, and on tv and film – for our entertainment and wellbeing and to bring us together in shared experiences at times when we are physically far apart.
"Today, we need culture and the arts more than ever. This year's Northern Writers’ Awards winners show how the next generation of creative talent has the potential to help us re-frame a post-pandemic world and better understand ourselves and our society.
"We look forward to following their writing and careers in the years ahead and offer our warmest congratulations and elbow bumps to all the winners of 2021.”
Judges for this year’s awards included the writers Cathy Rentzenbrink and Jacob Ross, who judged fiction and narrative non-fiction categories, and poet Andrew McMillan, a previous Northern Writers’ Award winner for his debut poetry collection, physical, who judged the poetry categories.
The Northern Writers’ Awards have an unrivalled reputation for identifying some of the country’s best unpublished writing. 2021 has already seen several acclaimed titles published by previous Northern Writers’ Awards winners, including The Biscuit Factory by James Harris (Hachette Children’s Group), The Muslim Problem by Tawseef Khan (Atlantic); The Lightning Catcher by Clare Weze (Bloomsbury Children’s); Diamond Hill by Kit Fan (Dialogue); and Castles from Cobwebs by J.A. Mensah (Saraband).
Other previous winners include the crime writers CJ Cooke and Mari Hannah; short story writers Carys Davies and Angela Readman; and poets Phoebe Power and Vidyan Ravinthiran.
The awards also support aspiring television writers through a successful partnership with Channel 4 which is now an established pipeline into writing for television and has discovered new writers including Jayshree Patel, Taiba Amla and Luke Delaney.
The 2021 Northern Writers’ Awards in full
Hachette Children’s Novel Award
Andy Ruffell - Harrogate
NorthBound Book Award
Adam Farrer – Manchester
Channel 4 Writing for Television Awards – Bonafide Films
KB Jacobs – Stockton on Tees
Channel 4 Writing for Television Awards – Lime Pictures
Lucy Burke - Manchester
Northern Writers’ Awards for Fiction and Narrative Non-Fiction
CD Rose – Calderdale
Patricia Grace King - Durham
Northern Writers’ Awards for Poetry
Harry Man – Middlesbrough
Suzannah Evans – Sheffield
Northern Debut Awards for Fiction
Gareth Hewitt – Ormskirk
Sarah Brooks - Leeds
Rob Schofield – North Yorkshire
Andrea Badenoch Fiction Award
Harminder Kaur - Hull
Northern Debut Awards for Poetry
Amelia Loulli – Penrith
Jade Cuttle – Doncaster
Katie Hale – Penrith
The Sid Chaplin Award
Gary Evans – North Shields (winner)
Greg Forrester – Sunderland (highly commended)
Northumbria University Student and Alumni Award
Shaun Wilson - Cumbria
The Word Factory Award
Amy Stewart - York
TLC Free Reads Scheme
Katharine Goda - Durham
M.B. Shah – Bradford
Sarah Corbett – Hebden Bridge
Young Northern Writer Award
Megumi Hoshiko – Wirral (winner, Year 7-9)
Lily Tibbitts – Amble (winner, Year 10+)
Connie Schoales – Northumberland (highly commended, Year 7-9)
Jennifer Mabbott – Manchester (highly commended, Year 10+)
Matthew Hale Award
Lacey Williamson – Barnsley
Will Mackie, Senior Programme Manager (Writing and Awards) at New Writing North, said: “We’re thrilled to announce the winners of the 2021 Northern Writers’ Awards and look forward to supporting these writers through the varied elements of our programme. Our nurturing approach to working with writers gives them the opportunity to enrich their craft and make meaningful connections to the publishing and broadcasting industries. The Awards have an extraordinary track record of not only identifying talented writers based in the North but also of helping to develop work-in-progress into exciting and adventurous finished books.
"We are massively grateful to our partners for their continued support. Each one of them contributes to deepening and diversifying the rich portfolio of opportunities that we offer. We believe strongly that collaborations between the literature sector, publishers and broadcasters are needed more than ever in such uncertain and challenging times.”
Northumbria is a research-rich, business-focused, professional university with a global reputation for academic excellence. Find out more about us at www.northumbria.ac.uk --- Please contact our Media and Communications team at email@example.com with any media enquiries or interview requests ---


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Happy New Reading Year!!
I’ve been thinking about my goals for 2019 since early December. I get quite excited about them and tend to have too many. My 2018 goals did fairly well but I learned a few things about myself which means the goals will have to change a bit.
I still want t do a reading prompt style challenge and a GoodReads challenge, but I also need to limit my book buying and my ARC requesting.
So without further ado, let’s see what I’ve come up with:
2019 Bookish Goals
GoodReads: 85 books
The Ultimate Home Made Reading Challenge
Buy max 2 books a month (24 books for the year)
Request max 2 ARCs a month (24 books a year)
Let me explain:
I did 112 books in 2018 which is a new ultimate record for me. I think by keeping it high I will have to challenge myself but also know that its possible. Previous years I’ve only managed around 40 books, so I did exceptionally well this year. I also want to do more writing this year. I originally put 100 books as my goals but considering the amount of writing ideas I currently have I lowered my reading goal to 85 to have the time to write. 85 books should be ok 😳
The Ultimate HomeMade Reading Challenge
This is something I made up and you can find that post here. I made it because all other reading challenges had a handful of challenges I didn’t like or found annoying or something. Making my own, I could make sure I only had a challenge I wanted and liked. I incorporated some specific prompts about series to make sure I finish those series I still struggling to finish. I could have made a separate goal about the series but I didn’t, I included it here. The same could be said about diverse books and a well-rounded reading year, but again I’ve created some very specific reading challenge prompts which tackles these books. I will do blog posts with TBRs and suggestions to the different prompts, and also I’ll do a review of the challenge in June and at the end of the year as always.
Buying only 2 books a month
Now with this one, if I don’t buy two books one month I can roll it over to the next month. Also, these books are books I’ve bought myself with my own money. They do not include gifts, free books or if someone buys me books. It’s a way for me to put a limit on myself. In 2018 I bought a lot of books, of which I’ve only read 2 or something. I need to learn that I don’t always read the books I buy. Hence the book buying limit.
Only request 2 books a month
This is similar to the book-buying limit, but ARCs are free and very very tempting but you don’t always get approved for the request you’ve made. Also limiting myself to only 2 requested a month will make me really evaluate if I want to read that book or not. I could have made it 2 ARCs a month but you never know if you will get approved for a book or not. Having 2 requests are more challenging and demanding. I will include my requests in every monthly wrap-up so I can keep track of them.
What do you think? Do you think I can do this?
What are your goals for 2019?


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The Texas House approved supplemental funding while a S.C. legislative committee passed a bill with $75 million in new spending for that state's Medicaid program.
The Associated Press: House Approves $4B Bill To Close Medicaid Deficit
The Texas House approved a supplemental spending bill Thursday to close a $4 billion budget deficit for Medicaid. The move was an important step toward balancing the current budget after lawmakers in 2011 failed to set aside enough money to pay for the program, which provides health care for the poor and disabled. The state will run out of money for Medicaid in March, and the measure now goes to the Senate for consideration (Tomlinson, 2/21).
The Associated Press: House Ways and Means Advances Spending Bill
The (S.C.) House budget-writing committee has advanced a spending plan that includes $75 million for Medicaid initiatives designed to improve residents' health. House Republicans have repeatedly refused Democrats' efforts to expand Medicaid eligibility under the federal health care reform act. The budget proposal that advanced Thursday to the House floor contains what Ways and Means Chairman Brian White calls an overhaul of the program (Adcox, 2/21).
Meanwhile, efforts to cut back spending in Illinois are running into trouble --

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Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Guyana, December 15, 2016
Twenty-four participants from a number of Government Ministries and Departments yesterday graduated from a four-month course in Chinese Language and Culture. Held under the joint auspices of the Foreign Service Institute of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Confucius Institute of China, the course was organized as part of efforts to continue to build the capacity of the public service. Facilitator was Ms. Connie Zhu, language expert of the Confucius Institute.
Ms. Connie Zhu (third from right front row) flanked by course participants
DPI, GUYANA, Tuesday, October 17, 2017 Chief Medical Officer (CMO) Dr. Shamdeo Persaud disclosed that the Georgetown Public Hospital Corporation (GPHC)’s maternal program, that covers the prenatal and obstetric units, has been receiving positive responses. On Thursday last, the CMO explained that...

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The piece has been wheelthrown and the opening measured carefully to fit the cork and pump. They are slip decorated with dragonflies, flowers or butterflies. These decorations are hand-painted, carefully waxed and then the mug is dipped in the main glaze color. This dispenser has 3 grooves running around the bottle to create depth on the surface. They are fired twice in an electric kiln and then their bottoms are sanded until smooth to complete the process.
* There can be slight variations in shape, size or color due to the handmade, small batch, artisan crafted nature of the piece 🙂 This means you will have a unique, one of a kind treasure!
Free product returns must be arranged on defective or damaged items. Returns must be unused and returned in original condition and packaging. If item is neither damaged or defective when it arrives, return postage may be at the purchaser’s expense, to be determined on a case by case basis 😊

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|I proceeded to Sanmotoonge 산모퉁이 after lunch.|
I noticed some changes along the way, such as this new restaurant.
|I thought this was interesting, 고진감래 苦 盡 甘 來. |
Surprisingly, 재 also mention about 고진감래 when we met up the following day.
|Will I reach here if I had advanced further up to the peak of Inwangsan??|
I don't know.
|Much to my surprise, I reached Sanmotoonge 산모퉁이 in about 5-10 mins. |
It felt so much faster as compared to my first visit.
|I am back ^^|
|나의홍차 라떼와 초코치즈 ^^|
My Black Tea Latte and Choco Cheese.
|I took the seat on the third storey. |
Didn't really like the place this time becos the place was too packed when I reached.
|After my tea break, I moved on to Baeksasil Valley.|
I turned to my left as I came out from Sanmotoonge 산모퉁이.
Errmmm....somehow..I never got there and before I realised it, I was already at the main road ㅠㅠ ㅠㅠ
|Following the sign....|
|A guest house.|
|Happened to be a filming ground as well?|
|Still following the sign...|
|Happily admiring the surroundings as I walked down the slope...|
|The residents have to walk up and down the slope everyday..|
|It was down slope all the way..|
|Before I know it, I have reached the main road!|
Where is the valley?!
I have missed Baeksasil Valley ㅠㅠ ㅠㅠ
괜찮습니다. I will proceed to my next stop, Kyobo at Gwanghwamun.
|The red dot indicates the current bus stop ie 하림각.|
I took 7022 from Gyeongbokgung Station.
Should I take the same bus back to the station??
|This building is located opposite the bus stop where I took my bus.|
One bus came along. I checked the directory and quickly board the bus.
|The bus ride was very fast.|
About 10 mins to reach 경복궁역 Gyeongbokgung Station.
This bus stop is opposite the bus stop where I took 7022 to Buam Dong.
|Saw Popeyes after I got off the bus.|
|The way down to the subway station.|

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Remnant II Free Download PC game in a pre-installed direct link with updates and DLCs from Steam-repacks.
Remnant II Direct Download
Remnant II is the sequel to the best-selling game Remnant: From the Ashes that pits survivors of humanity against new deadly creatures and god-like bosses across terrifying worlds. Play solo or co-op with two other friends to explore the depths of the unknown to stop an evil from destroying reality itself. To succeed, players will need to rely on their own skills and those of their team to overcome the toughest challenges and to stave off humanity’s extinction. A mix of methodical and frenetic ranged/melee combat returns with cunning enemies and large scale boss battles. Choose specific gear and weapons to optimize for the different biomes and battles ahead. Bosses will bring high-level players to team up to overcome the challenge and try to obtain the biggest rewards Players can travel alone or with friends as a team through strange new worlds and beyond, overrun by mythical creatures and deadly foes while trying to stay alive.
There are multiple worlds to explore with different types of creatures, weapons, and items. Utilize and upgrade discovered items to take on tougher challenges. Branching quest lines, augments, crafting, and loot rewards will test the resolve of even the most hardened players in dynamically generated dungeons and areas. Playthroughs will feel challenging, varied, and rewarding as players succeed against unrelenting odds. Various stories are woven throughout the different worlds, encouraging exploration and multiple revisits Expanded Archetype system provides players with unique passive bonuses and stunning powers. Multiple Archetypes can be unlocked during play, leveled up, and equipped together for a variety of play styles. Remnant’s use of procedural generation is a novel idea: each player’s campaign will follow the same structure, but the precise layout of the world can see some considerable variation, along with the scenarios and bosses that inhabit it.
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Level design and exploration, however, are miserable as a result: in the name of making the experience malleable, to feel ‘different’ every time, the building blocks that make up the playable space are tragically basic and lifeless: there’s almost nothing of interest to see or find, no hidden, enticing side routes, no intention behind enemy placement and, although they’re built this way to aid in creating unique campaigns, they’re so simple that they have the opposite effect; the procedural generation degrades Remnant to a corridor simulator with a semi-random boss at the end of each one. Furthermore, as almost everything is up to RNG, there’s very little in the way of guaranteed loot and your build, for the most part, comes down to simply using what you find, regardless of whether or not you want to; there’s every chance that you’ll never find a weapon that suits you, or create a build that fits your desired playstyle.
- Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
- OS: Win 10
- Processor: Intel Core i5-7600 / AMD Ryzen 5 2600
- Memory: 16 GB RAM
- Graphics: GeForce GTX 1650 / AMD Radeon RX 590
- Storage: 80 GB available space
- Click the Download Here button above and you should be redirected to GamesDatabase.
- Wait 5 seconds and click on the grey ‘download now’ button. Now let the download begin and wait for it to finish.
- Once the game is done downloading, right click the .zip file and click on “Extract to” (To do this you must have 7-Zip or winrar, which you can get here).
- Double click inside the Remnant II folder and run the exe application.
- Thats all, enjoy the game! Make sure to run the game as administrator and if you get any missing dll errors, look for a file named All In One Runtimes.exe run this and install it.

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COURTESY OF PRAIRIE FARMS
The nation's best new dairy product of the year was invented right here in metro St. Louis.
Prairie Farms' Milk Snack bars are being pitched as a new take on chocolate cake — "America’s first refrigerated snack cake bar to combine chocolate cake with a real whole milk crème filling." You've probably seen them being promoted on billboards around town; they look kind of like a Little Debbie and kind of like an ice cream bar.
There's a reason they're getting such a big push; editors and readers of Dairy Foods Magazine
say they're exceptionally tasty. The editors reviewed all the new products featured in the magazine or on its website in 2017, a list of hundreds. When they culled it to ten favorites and opened things up for online voting, Milk Snack bars not only made the cut, but also scored the No. 1 spot
The competition was fierce. Milk Snack bars not only beat mochi-flavored treats made in LA but also Vermont-based Cabot Creamery's pre-cut, cracker-size cheese squares in a resealable container. The dairy crowd apparently takes its new products seriously; the website garnered more than 3,000 votes.
Prairie Farms, which is based in Edwardsville, Illinois, introduced the snack bars in October. The company boasts that the bars "have a short, simple ingredient list and do not contain artificial colors or preservatives." Oh, and they're also reportedly delish.
“We are honored to have our new Milk Snack bars chosen as the Best New Dairy Product in 2017,” Rebecca Leinenbach, Prairie Farms' vice president of marketing and communications, said in a press release. “We have led the industry with innovative products for 80 years, and we are raising the bar once again. Prairie Farms Milk Snack bars take snacking to a new level and give consumers permission to indulge in chocolate cake – anytime, anywhere. Not only are Milk Snacks America’s first, they’re America’s best!”
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A warm welcome to the leadership that gets results section of the web site.
Is your leadership not producing the results you anticipated? Do you find yourself pushing your team members perhaps a little too hard as a result?
Don’t Push Ask Questions
Perhaps, instead of pushing, you need to take a step back and start asking questions. Why are results not as expected? How does your team feel about the work or projects they are tasked with? Are they as passionate and as bought in to the work as you are? Do they clearly know and understand your vision for the future? Spend time simply observing, does the body language and mood of your team tell you anything?
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You need to be a little curious about how things are actually being perceived. How does your team view you as a leader? How do you view yourself as a leader? Do the views match? Do you need to learn or update some of your leadership skills? Do you need to change any of your behaviors? Questioning enables you to learn and get to the root of what is going on with your team.
Be Open With Your Team
Communicate often and clearly. Pushing your team harder is rarely the best answer. Most people will naturally give 110% if they understand the importance of the work that they are doing and the work has a close match with their individual skill-sets.
Listen, watch, question, mentor, coach, guide and learn from your staff. Be careful when applying pressure, it can either back fire and reduce motivation or result in a stressed team of employees.

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Ramleela, Dussehra, Durga Puja allowed in Delhi with restrictions
The Delhi Disaster Management Authority (DDMA) on Wednesday decided to allow Ramleela, Dussehra and Durga Puja celebrations this year in public places but with a set of restrictions. However, the authority is yet to issue an order regarding the decisions taken in Wednesday’s meeting.
Organisers will have to ensure number of people do not exceed total number of seats in a venue, no stalls and fairs are set up, there is 100% mask compliance, and separate entry and exit points are provided for, apart from a few other restrictions that the Authority will soon notify in a Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) document, said three officials aware of the matter.
DDMA also decided to consider phased reopening of remaining classes in schools (nursery to class 8) after the festive season, said two of the three officials mentioned above. They added that in its first meeting after Dussehra, the authority will take a call on reopening schedule and regulations for resumption of remaining classes for in-person learning.
“In wake of the upcoming festive season, Delhi Police and the District Administration will ensure Vividh (various) appropriate behaviour enforcement and take care that gatherings during the festive season are strictly in compliance with the laid down SOPs that include no standing crowds, separate entry and exit points, appropriate social distancing for seating, no activities (like fares, stalls and giant wheel etc) that attract crowds in violation of social distancing and onus on organisers for ensuring SOPs are followed,” said a senior official in Raj Niwas who was present in Wednesday’s meeting.
Last year, the DDMA prohibited Durga Puja committees to organise public celebrations. Ramleela committees were asked to go for live streaming. Burning of effigies in Dussehra was allowed in a few locations with restrictions on maximum size of crowds.
Arjun Kumar, general secretary of Luv Kush Ramleela committee, said: “We met government officials several times in the past few week and assured them that we will ensure all safety regulations are followed. We are happy that the government has trusted us. However, we will continue to live stream the Ramleela in social media and we have tied up with cable operators too.”
Robin Bose, general secretary of the Durga Puja committee in Kashmere Gate, said: “We will ensure that all regulations are strictly adhered to. Safety of people comes first. We hope that the process of taking permission from the police and sub-divisional magistrate’s office is expedited too.”
Another official in the executive council of DDMA, who was present in Wednesday’s meeting, said, “It was also decided today that phased re-opening of remaining classes in schools will begin after the festive season. Modalities regarding that, as in which set of classes will open when, what rules would apply, etc, will be chalked out in the first DDMA meeting after Dussehra on October 15.”
Dr Jugal Kishore, head of the community medicines department in Delhi’s Safdarjung Hospital, said: “The government should focus on vaccinating all teaching and non-teaching staff and start schools at the earliest. Cities and states across the world are doing that now. Schools are necessary for well-being of children. Aa far as festivals are concerned, people should not let their guards down just because it is allowed. They should wear masks and avoid crowded places.”
Currently, schools and coaching centres in the city are allowed to hold in-person physical classes for students in class 9 and above.Delhi’s lieutenant governor (L-G) Anil Baijal is the chairperson of DDMA. Chief minister Arvind Kejriwal is its vice chairperson.
Professor Nilofar Khan, who has 30 years of teaching experience, has been appointed as the first woman vice-chancellor of the University of Kashmir, officials said on Thursday. The order of appointment was issued by Lieutenant Governor of Jammu and Kashmir Manoj Sinha in his capacity of being the chancellor of the university. She will be replacing Professor Talat Ahmad, who completed his second tenure as the V-C of the university which began in August 2018.
Given the spike in terror attacks in Jammu and Kashmir and threats issued by various terror outfits, the upcoming annual Amarnath Yatra starting June 30 to the cave shrine at 13,000ft in south Kashmir is going to be a litmus test for the government. One of the most revered Hindu pilgrimages in India, the yatra is resuming after two years.
Jammu divisional commissioner Ramesh Kumar along with additional director general of police, Jammu, Mukesh Singh, handed over an appointment letter and ex gratia to the family of Rahul Bhat, a migrant Kashmiri Pandit government employee who was gunned down in the Valley recently. A financial assistance of ₹5 lakh was also handed over to the family. Jammu deputy commissioner Avny Lavasa had also accompanied Kumar.
Following the conviction of banned JKLF chief Yasin Malik by a Delhi court in a terror funding case on Thursday, wife of late Squadron Leader Ravi Khanna, Shalini Khanna, said she was confident of getting justice for Yasin Malik. “Bad deeds lead to bad outcomes,” said the 70-year-old, while demanding Malik be sent to the gallows. Squadron leader Khanna was shot 27 times with an AK assault rifle.
The Jammu and Kashmir Police on Thursday claimed to have solved the Baramulla grenade attack case on a liquor shop with the arrest of four Lashkar-e-Taiba terrorists and a terror associate. The police identified the four militants as Shahid Showkat Bala, Safeer Ahmad Mir, Moh Maroof Saleh and Faisal Shaban Gojri, all residents of Baramulla while their associate Hatif Ahmad Sofi was from Arampora.


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Letter from WSC ([Blenheim Palace] on the notepaper of 35A Great Cumberland Place) to "Mamma" [Lady Randolph Churchill] enclosing a letter [not present] from Colonel [William Cornwallis-]West which he instructs her to destroy. He discusses speaking engagements in Scotland and an invitation from the Scottish Conservative Club; his fondness for Pamela [Plowden, later Lady Lytton]; the progress of ["The River War"] and ["The Anglo-Saxon Review"]. In a postscript he comments that he does not think that she will marry George [Cornwallis-West] due to family pressure.
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The Safe Operating Area (SOA) of a battery is a critical concept that defines the operational limits within which a battery can function safely and reliably. It encompasses a range of parameters, including voltage, current, temperature, and environmental conditions, that, if exceeded, may compromise the integrity, performance, and safety of the battery. In this guide, we will delve into the key aspects of battery operation, outlining the specific parameters that define the battery SOA. By understanding and implementing best practices for battery management within these parameters, users can ensure the safe and efficient operation of their battery systems.
What is Battery SOA (Safe Operation Area)?
Safe Operating Area (SOA) refers to the defined range of voltage, current, and temperature conditions within which a battery can operate without sustaining damage. In the context of a Battery Management System (BMS), the primary objective is to guarantee the safe operation of a battery pack. Detecting and preventing thermal runaway is crucial to avoiding potential mishaps. The BMS plays a pivotal role by continuously monitoring various battery parameters, optimizing power usage based on the gathered data, and simultaneously ensuring the safety of the battery pack. The SOA is a critical concept, establishing the permissible limits for voltage, current, and temperature, and the BMS utilizes this information to safeguard the battery pack by identifying and addressing issues such as overheating and implementing effective thermal management strategies.
The battery SOA for Li-ion cells is determined by considering the operational range in terms of temperature, voltage, and current. In the case of Li-ion cells, the acceptable operating temperature spans from -20℃ to 60℃, and the safe operating voltage typically ranges from just below 2V to approximately 4V. Charging/discharging current rates for most Li-ion cells typically fall within the range of 0C to 20C, contingent on battery chemistry. It is noteworthy that discharging current limits often exceed the corresponding charging limits. However, these charging/discharging rates are also constrained by the operating temperature.
The depiction of the SOA primarily involves delineating boundaries based on temperature and voltage. Deviations from the specified voltage boundaries—either too high or too low—can result in degradation, such as dendrite formation and anode dissolution. Elevated temperatures may lead to battery breakdown, heat release, and eventual thermal runaway, while excessively low temperatures can induce cathode damage, short circuits, or lithium plating.
Therefore, to ensure the batteries are operating within SOA, there are 3 key protections are needed: overcharge and over-discharge protection, over-current protection, and temperature protection.
3 Protection Methods To Ensure Safe Operation Within SOA
- Potential Impacts
- Li-ion cells face rapid deterioration and the risk of ignition when subjected to overcharging beyond specified voltage thresholds.
- Most Li-ion cells are susceptible to damage when charged or discharged beyond designated voltage limits.
- Protective Measures
- Safeguard against cell voltage dropping below a set limit by halting discharge currents or prompting a cessation.
- Mitigate the risk of cell voltage surpassing prescribed limits by halting charge currents, ensuring the safety of all Li-ion cells.
- Potential Implications
- The lifespan of Li-ion cells diminishes when subjected to very high discharge currents or excessively rapid charging.
- Li-ion cells can sustain damage if exposed to high pulsed currents for extended periods.
- Safeguard Measures
- Restrict charge currents from surpassing predefined limits, considering cell voltage, temperature, and prior current, either by reducing the current or halting it directly.
- Ensure discharge currents do not exceed specified limits, employing the protective strategy outlined above.
- Potential Outcomes
- Drastic reduction in lifespan if Li-ion cells are discharged beyond a certain temperature range or charged outside an even narrower temperature span.
- Risk of thermal runaway and ignition if cells surpass a safe temperature threshold.
- Protective Measures
- Proactively prevent a cell’s temperature from surpassing a defined limit by directly halting battery currents, requesting cessation, or initiating cooling measures.
Key Parameters of SOA
Understanding the following fundamental parameters of battery safe operating area is essential.
The voltage of a lithium-ion cell must be kept within specified limits to avoid damage. The maximum voltage is typically around 4.2V. Exceeding this can cause plating of metallic lithium, electrolyte decomposition, and other issues. The minimum voltage is around 2.5-3.0V. Discharging below this threshold can lead to copper dissolution, active material loss, and capacity fade. Staying within the upper and lower voltage limits is critical for safe operation and longevity.
Like voltage, battery current must also be constrained. The maximum discharge current relates to heating and power capability. Drawing too much current can lead to overheating. Cells are rated for a certain continuous and peak discharge current. The maximum charge current is also important. Too high of a charging current risks lithium plating, especially at low states of charge. Most lithium-ion batteries have a specified maximum charge current, often around 1C (the current to fully charge in 1 hour).
Lithium-ion batteries perform best within a moderate temperature range, typically 0°C to 45°C. Operation outside this window can impair performance and accelerate aging. Cooling systems like air or liquid cooling help regulate temperature during operation. Heating systems preheat cells prior to charging in cold environments. Staying within the operating temperature range helps maximize service life.
Moisture, dust, and other contaminants can degrade lithium-ion batteries over time. High humidity facilitates corrosion and dendrite growth. A sealed enclosure protects cells from dirt, debris, and splashing water. Periodic inspections check for any signs of physical damage or moisture ingress. Careful consideration of the operating environment is key to ensuring optimal battery life and performance.
Importance of Understanding and Maintaining SOA
- Safety: Operating a battery outside its designated SOA can lead to hazardous conditions, such as overheating, chemical reactions, and even the risk of fire or explosion. Adhering to the SOA is crucial for preventing accidents and ensuring the well-being of both individuals and the surrounding environment.
- Performance: Staying within the specified SOA promotes optimal performance and efficiency. Deviating from these guidelines may result in a decline in battery capacity, increased internal resistance, and a shortened overall lifespan.
- Reliability: By operating a battery within its designated SOA, users can maintain the reliability of their energy storage systems. This is particularly significant in applications where consistent and dependable power is essential, such as medical devices, telecommunications, and critical infrastructure.
- Cost Efficiency: Adhering to the SOA helps avoid premature wear and tear, reducing the need for frequent replacements and minimizing overall operational costs. This is especially pertinent in large-scale applications where battery replacements can be a significant financial burden.

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It’s never a bad time to speak with your financial professional about changes in your situation.
Have A Question About This Topic?
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Assess whether you are running “in the black” or “in the red” each month.

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Broker channel vital to both home buyers and lenders, top broking group says
Brokers with Australian Financial Group (AFG) finished 2021 on a high, with residential lodgements up 24% over the same period in 2020.
The company lodged $24.6 billion for the three months to December, according to AFG CEO David Bailey (pictured).
“AFG brokers have navigated the challenges presented by the latest wave of disruption caused by the pandemic to help their customers secure new homes, upgrade their existing homes or take up opportunities to save by refinancing their existing home loans,” Bailey said. “Residential lodgement volumes across the final three months of 2021 increased in Victoria, Queensland, South Australia, and Western Australia, while activity in New South Wales slowed marginally during the quarter. The national average mortgage size has increased to $624,000. Pleasingly, the loan-to-value ratio has dropped once again to now be sitting at 68.7%.”
When comparing buyer types, AFG found that investors rose to 26% in Q2 of fiscal 2022, from 21% in the same period last year. Investors’ share of the mortgage market has hovered in the 20%-30% range for the past four years.
“Refinancers have been active, up from 22% to 25% on the same period last year – however, down from highs of 27% and 26% through the balance of 2021,” Bailey said. “The percentage of homeowners looking to upgrade their home is climbing once more, with upgraders now representing 43% of the market. First-home buyers, however, have dropped to 13%, down from 22% in the same period last year.”
Read next: AFG adds non-bank to its lender panel
In what Bailey called “a sign of a healthy level of competition,” Australia’s non-major lenders saw their market share rise to 46.5%. Non-major lenders’ largest market share was recorded in Q2 of fiscal 2020, when it hit 46.9%.
“Conversely, the big four banks and their associated brands were down from 57.31% last quarter to 53.55%, their second-lowest market share recorded in the past 10 years,” Bailey said.
ANZ and the Commonwealth Bank group posted the biggest drops, with their market shares falling 2.02% and 3.36%, respectively. The Westpac Group’s market share rose from 15% to 15.48%, driven by subsidiary brands Bank of Melbourne, Bank SA and St George, while Westpac itself dropped from 8.36% to 7.95% for the quarter. National Australia Bank’s market share was up from 10.69% to 11.83%.
After suffering at the beginning of the housing boom, lender turnaround times for full approval have stabilised at an average of 21.8 days for the past two quarters, according to AFG. The broking group also said that the recent fixed-rate frenzy appears to be receding.
“Australian home buyers’ brief romance with fixed-rate products, fuelled by the short-term funding advantages provided to the ADIs, appears to be waning, with the number of people choosing to fix their interest rates falling from 38.2% in the prior quarter to $34 for Q2 FY22,” Bailey said.
Bailey also stressed the importance of the broker channel to Australian home buyers.
“With brokers now writing two-thirds of all home loans in Australia, these results clearly demonstrate the value of the channel to home buyers,” he said. “By driving competition between lenders and providing a vital distribution network for lenders without branches, brokers deliver options for consumers – and consumers clearly value that choice.”


text: CEO Club Pakistan is organizing the most anticipated event of Pakistan’s Business Community “CEO SUMMIT Islamabad” and the launch of best-selling book “100 Performing CEOs, Leaders & Companies of Pakistan 2020-2021” embracing hundred success stories of Pakistani CEOs working on national or international level, surmounting all the difficulties and casting a softer image of Pakistan on the global spectrum. Message Communications is a strategic partner of this CEO SUMMIT. Furthermore, CEO Club Pakistan will launch the ninth edition of “100 Best Performing CEOs & Companies of Pakistan 2019” and distribute among the top CEOs, Entrepreneurs, Business Leaders & Women of Substance of Pakistan. This event has already created waves in the business elite in Pakistan and is now being launched on a global level. The magnum event of the business world will also be stream online to more than hundred countries and reached to the world by social media. CEO Club Pakistan continuously strived hard to bring stature and prestige to Pakistani business bigwigs on the global landscape. It has contributed its share for mushrooming the book culture the country. It also provided networking platform for the attendees of the event.


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Two robbers bag 50 years imprisonment in Delta
The Chief Judge of Delta State, Justice Marshall Umukoro, has sentenced two men to 50 years imprisonment with hard labour for robbery.
In his judgment yesterday in Àsaba, Umukoro said the prosecution was able to prove a three count charge of conspiracy for armed robbery and robbery against the accused persons, Monday Majevuaye and Ereva Oteshola.
The Chief Judge, however, held that the prosecution was unable to prove the charge of armed robbery against the accused persons as the witnesses were unable to say whether the accused persons were carrying arms or not.
He said that the victim and other witnesses were unable to prove in their testimonies before the court that the accused persons were the ones who robbed them of their Honda car and other belongings in Warri in 2011.
Umukoro said: “From the totality of evidence before the court, the accused persons are found guilty of a three count charge of conspiracy for armed robbery and robbery and they are sentenced to 25 years in jail each, with hard labour and the sentence will run consecutively starting from the day of arrest.”
According to him, the accused persons were sentenced to five years imprisonment each for count one, ten years each for count two and ten each for count three.
Umukoro said the sentence would serve as deterrent to others as incidences of car snatching have become too rampant.
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Join us this Saturday at 10 am for a Nature Craft. We will be making pine cone bird feeders. At 2 pm we have a Flying Squirrels program. Visitors will learn all about these nocturnal squirrels and also have a chance to make a flying squirrel nest box. Nest boxes are one per family and on a first come, first serve basis. You may also call ahead and reserve a box. Sunday at 11 am is our Sunday Nature Program. We hope to see you this weekend and happy holidays!


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The sexy babe Sunny Leone, who had ventured into Bollywood after being an adult film industry superstar for more than a decade, has been constantly seen in Bollywood flicks, like Raees where she was seen shaking a leg with Baadshah Shahrukh Khan, besides also starring as the lead in films like Mastizaade.
Now, the actress has bagged an important role in an upcoming Bollywood flick, Sunny Leone will be seen playing a cameo as a bar owner Baby Narula, and will also be seen shaking a leg, with Punjabi Superstar Diljit Dosanjh, in his upcoming movie.
This movie will have Kriti Sanon as the female lead, while Sunny's role has been considered to be a commercial boost for the movie. Sunny Leone, who was earlier seen in Telugu movies like Current Theega and PSV Garudavega, will be seen next in Tamil in the historical drama Veeramadevi.
Do You Know? This is the Only Sai Pallavi Movie which never got 'U' Certificate Sai Pallavi is on a hunt for choosing challenging roles. After a blockbuster like ‘Fidaa‘ and the immense craze that she had earned, she is going to make her very first Tamil debut. Don’t expect Sai Pallavi to a be a normal glam girl.
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The Presidency noted in a statement issued in the Kenyan capital, Nairobi, that the additional funding keeps fuel prices in the East African nation unchanged for the next one month
Kenyan President Uhuru Kenyatta has increased the country’s fuel subsidy funding by $141 million to stem rising inflation, his office said.
The Presidency noted in a statement issued in the Kenyan capital, Nairobi, that the additional funding keeps fuel prices in the East African nation unchanged for the next one month.
“It is notified that the president has today authorized an additional fuel subsidy of 141 million dollars to cushion Kenyans from a further increase in prices,” the statement said.
The cost of a liter of diesel will thus remain at $1.18, petrol at $1.35, and kerosene at $1.07.
The president said the high fuel prices pose a significant challenge to the country’s households and collectively the economy. Inflation stands at a five-year high of 7.9 percent, according to the Kenya National Bureau of Statistics.
The subsidy has ensured the country’s fuel prices remain the most affordable in the east and central Africa region, according to the government.
There have been three big shocks to the Kenyan economy, he says. It started with COVID. Then the war in Ukraine sent oil prices soaring. And now there’s a historic drought and an election season, which, in Kenya, tend to be violent and contentious and bad for the economy.
Complaints about inflation are a common refrain these days. Kenyans are seeing things they haven’t seen in decades. In April, there was a fuel shortage that kept cars off the streets, and at the moment, getting U.S. dollars has become difficult and that makes buying imports harder and often more expensive. And the government has a history of being hands off. Kenyans are left to fend on their own.
On the streets, Kenyans joke that cooking oil is so valuable, you need an armed escort when you score a liter. The mama mbgoas, the ladies who sell vegetables on the streets, say even the price of potatoes is up. Jane Nyeri says the potatoes come to Nairobi on trucks, and those trucks need increasingly expensive fuel.
This is Kenya’s version of the cost-of-living crisis, brewed in the aftermath of the Covid-19 pandemic which wrought havoc on the tourist industry – the country’s biggest earner of foreign currency – and exacerbated by the war in Ukraine which has disrupted the supply of food and fertiliser and caused fuel prices to soar.
Inflation pushed 71 million people into poverty
A staggering 71 million more people around the world are experiencing poverty as a result of soaring food and energy prices that climbed in the weeks following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, the United Nations Development Program said in a report.
The UNDP estimates that 51.6 million more people fell into poverty in the first three months after the war, living off $1.90 a day or less. This pushed the total number globally at this threshold to 9 percent of the world’s population. An additional 20 million people slipped to the poverty line of $3.20 a day.
In low-income countries, families spend 42 percent of their household incomes on food but as Western nations moved to sanction Russia, the price of fuel and staple food items like wheat, sugar and cooking oil soared. Ukraine’s blocked ports and its inability to export grains to low-income countries further drove up prices, pushing tens of millions quickly into poverty.
“The cost of living impact is almost without precedent in a generation… and that is why it is so serious,” UNDP Administrator Achim Steiner said at the launch of the report.
The speed at which this many people experienced poverty outpaced the economic pain felt at the peak of the pandemic. The UNDP noted that 125 million additional people experienced poverty over about 18 months during the pandemic’s lockdowns and closures, compared with more than 71 million who hit poverty in just three months after Russia’s invasion of Ukraine in late February.
“The speed of this is very quick,” said George Molina, UNDP chief economist and author of the report.
Among the 20 countries hit hardest by inflation are Haiti, Argentina, Egypt, Iraq, Turkey, the Philippines, Rwanda, Sudan, Ghana, Kenya, Sri Lanka and Uzbekistan. More people in these countries, some of which have been roiled by political turmoil like Sudan and Sri Lanka, are facing poverty, according to the UNDP. In countries like Afghanistan, Ethiopia, Mali, Nigeria and Yemen, the effects of inflation are felt deeply by those already at the lowest poverty line.
The total number of people living in poverty, or are vulnerable to poverty, stands at over 5 billion, or just under 70 percent of the world’s population.
In Ghana, where the daily minimum wage is just $1.80 a day, people are struggling under the weight of inflation. Albert Kowfie, a 27 year-old security guard in Accra, Ghana, said a loaf of bread costs the equivalent of over $2 and commuting to work costs another 20 cents.
“It means that by the end of the first week (of work), everything is gone,” he said, expressing frustration at the government for not doing more to alleviate the burden. “I don’t answer my mother’s calls anymore because I know she needs help since she is not on any pension, but what can l do?”
Another U.N. report released Wednesday said world hunger rose last year with 2.3 billion people facing moderate or severe difficulty obtaining enough to eat — and that was before the war in Ukraine.
There is a need for the global economy to step up, Steiner said, adding that there is enough wealth in the world to manage the crisis, “but our ability to act in unison and rapidly is a constraint”.


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In 1565 when Don Pedro Menendez de Aviles first founded a new city on the coast of Florida he would never guess that the city he named St. Augustine would become the ""Nations Oldest City"" in the United States.
My connection to beautiful unique and historical St. Augustine is through Loves Art Emporium that carries my art. One sunny brisk day during my show I went outside for a breath of the fresh salt air. I took a stroll down the street lined with many little shops and restaurants and a beautiful little park down the middle. On the corner of the street the oldest established cathedral stood in stately majesty. I was so enchanted with all the beauty that surrounded me.
Suddenly I heard a man shouting! As I turned my head I wondered... who woud dare to break the peacefulness of this lovely day? Then what I saw brought a smile to my heart. Some elderly folk in a horse-drawn carriage were mockingly scolding a flock of pigeons who were busy nibbling at the crumbs on the street-- completely oblivious to the fact that they were blocking the carriage What a lovely moment in front of a gallery called "Loves."
Is not this gentle love between all forms of life the sustaining power that has made the ancient city thrive and prosper for over four centuries?


text: Super mature... yet you spelled the (da), laugh (laff) and me (m3) wrong. Being mature has nothing to do with being able to play certain games over others. I'm going to assume you think that since you can play mature games that it would seem childish or nerdy to play a game like pokemon, well I'll just tell you that I'm 14 going to be 15 and I'm perfectly fine with wanting to play pokemon. Hell when I went to pick up gta 5, I pre ordered pokemon x that same day. The cashier was pretty chill about it so I'm pretty sure he was going to play it as well. Remember most people who work at gamestop do play games themselves aswell so I doubt they'd care what you play.


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Co-creation is about synergy between interdependent professionals. It is a high performance way of collaboration, based on presence, agility and a seamless flow of ideas, information and activities.
The success strategy: Work together, be powerful and smart. We inspire each other and we proactively align towards achieving sustainable results. We can discuss this factor using the following success markers: Who knows what, Proactive alignment, Seamless flow, Inspire each other and Improve together
33% of all team members are aware of the knowledge and experience of others. This awareness enables group intelligence and the ability to solve challenging problems. Especially in multidisciplinairy teams this awareness is important and results from high quality interaction, communication and team learning.
Focus on people, purpose and overall goals. Establish an overview of the required expertise and your taks at hand.
These questions might trigger your awareness:
Use techniques for:
A survey among 500 + professionals shows that we are mostly dissatisfied (45% neutral, 38% dissatisfied) about well-timed and coherent alignment of activities. This lack of alignment costs extra energy (switching between tasks, starting up again) and blocks the flow of activities. In many cases the cause of poor alignment is a poor collectieve context or insufficient quality of communication.
Start with a proactive attitude. Use forward thinking to find actions or issues that interrelate with others.
Apply methods for:
Research shows that one of the biggest dissatisfiers in teamwork is the lack of a natural workflow. Waiting for others, who seem not to be able to complete their actions, reduces the task cohesion as well as the social cohesion in a group. It is mainly caused by an insufficient shared context or poor communication.
Balance, focus and alignment foster the experience a flow state. Balance is a personal feeling that arises from determination, setting the right priorities and a certain rhythm and regularity in the way we work and rest.
Use methods for
Reseach shows that opinions are devided ((27% unsatisfied, 28% satisfied). It is heavily depending on the context (type of work, social cohesion, culture) whether a high level of interaction and inspiration is a driving factor for successful outcomes. On the other hand however the lack of inspiration is the major cause of a communication shut down that triggers the break down of the social cohesion in the group.
Inspiration is the result of enjoying the work and having a sense of contributing to others. Being aware of your own purpose or experience sparks inspiration.
Foster openness in the team and spent sufficient time together in order to create a deeper level of understanding.
Create a culture of respect, appreciation and feedback.
Find answers to simple questions: What inspired you during our meeting? What energizes us?
Celebrate the ‘small achievements’ and appreciate the contribution of other team members.
Focus on purpose and contribution:
Survey results show that improving together is not the highest priority at work (31% satisfied, 45% neutral, 24% unsatisfied). Not everybody has a personal drive to improve in a team setting, but if the setting is right, this might stimulate the behaviour. High performing teams need professionals that are inspired by collective improvement to cope with the challenges ahead.
Most people find it easy to accept feedback for improvement when received within the context of a proper relationship and common goal.
An active attitude stimulates this context. You could ask yourself:
Ask others for feedforward (what do you feel I could improve in the future?)
Every team member has a unique way of working. Give feedback, find new ways and share expectations.
Use the closing of a meeting to learn together and find small improvements for the next meeting or conversation.
Set up reflection-meetings with others (customers, experts).


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Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
Quartet in D major, K.499 “Hoffmeister”
Quartet No. 2 “Intimate Letters”
Ludwig van Beethoven
Quartet in C sharp minor, Opus 131
The Pražák Quartet has been an audience favourite for 30 years; they provided the core of the concert series celebrating the Fiftieth Anniversary of the Friends of Chamber Music in 1998. And now this group, that brings us the best of the burnished string sound of the Bohemian tradition, play a farewell concert of Mozart, Janáček and Beethoven, music that allows us to revel in their special sound and feeling.


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2017 - 2018 Club Year
Since the McLean Community Center is still closed for renovations,
we will continue to meet at the McLean Governmental Center:
McLean Governmental Center, Community Room B
1437 Balls Hill Road
McLean, VA, 22101
Winter and holidys are upon us and that should bring a galore of photographic oppurtunities. I am sure we will have a good show in our next competition.
Last month, Stan Byshe gave a talk on photpographing subjects in motion which was very well received by the audience.
For the month of December, lets have two events:
- a member show and tell
- a member led photo editing presentation using photoshop, lightroom etc.
For the show and tell, members can bring their work in digital media or print and give a little presentation around inspiration for that picture and challenges in shooting. Members may also solicit critique from the audience.
For the photo editing presentation part, I would need to know who all would like to participate. I will then send a couple of pictures, straight out of the camera in jpeg format, for you to edit the way you like it. Then you will present your editing to the club. You may take questions from the audience around your editing.
I am sure you all will participate and make this as interactive as it can be.
Please notify me by Sunday, December 10th if you wish to participate: firstname.lastname@example.org
A gentle reminder that your $30 membership fee is now due (only $15 for students). Mail your checks to:
- Dave Mercer, Treasurer
5906 Merritt Place, Falls Church, VA 22041
Better yet, bring your check with you at the meeting.
December meeting date, time and location:
Date: December 13th
Time: doors open at 7 PM
Location: McLean Governmental Center, 1437 Balls Hill Rd, McLean, VA 22101
See you all soon,
McLean Photography Club


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Fadakar describes Norway as a a selfish country that treats the poor like animals. He also writes that Norwegian society is rotten and is particularly concerned that the Progress Party (FrP) has taken over the government power, writes VG.
As a response, Norwegian journalist and author Åsne Seierstad and Bergens Tidende culture editor Hilde Sandvik wrote that the Swedish social media expert and journalist has created a wrong image of Norway.
They accused Fadakar of bringing disjoint quotes from different Norwegian politicians to verify his claims.
One of the strongest criticism came from Norwegian author Aslak Nore.
– I have rarely seen a less intelligent social commentator than this Swedish @ ehsanfadakar. What an ignorant idiot crown” , tweeted Nore to her more than 26,600 followers on Wednesday night.
The Swedish journalist reacted strongly to the claims:
– We are sitting here on network TV and works for online newspapers, but do they ask not trust what you read online, he said to VG.
He also rejected the claim that he misquoted out of context.
– I do not need to defend myself, but I have many friends in Norway and I have been in Norway many, many times, he says.
By reminding FrP politicians’ previous statements on immigration issues, he suggests that racist are in Norwegian government.
– We have also racists in Sweden, but their racists are in government, says Fadakar.
After the controversial criticism, Swedish journalist and social media expert has received thousands of emails from Norwegians.
Talking to VG, Fadakar said If he had not done that, they would never have had the debate about racism in the Norwegian government and everyday racism in Norway.
Aftonbladet journalist also says that he is concerned of how Norwegians handle criticism from the outside so badly.
Aftonbladet reported that they invited FrP leader Jensen and other members of the party to participate in debate but none of them had an opportunity to join.
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The Government said last night it will make recommendations to the Scottish Procurator Fiscal about whether to prosecute Shell, as its inspectors began to investigate what went wrong on the Gannet Alpha platform's pipeline.
Hugh Shaw, the Government's representative for maritime salvage and intervention, said he believed the leak was now "under control", though it is still leaking around one barrel per day into the sea.
He became involved in the operation on Friday night, three days after the leak started, when it became clear there was "potential for significant pollution".
Officials have now set up an operations control unit in the North Sea with Government advisers and technical experts, as Shell battles to seal the off the leak once and for all.
Shell's costs are continuing to mount as it is still working with underwater robots and surveillance flights to monitor the leak, which is thought to have spilt around 1,300 barrels into the sea.
The well was immediately shut in, after the spill was spotted by a helicopter on Wednesday morning. However, there is a hole in the pipeline itself, which contains around 4,500 barrels.
Shell is working to stop this amount from getting into the sea.
It is looking at sending divers down to fix the leak but weather conditions have not been good enough so far.
Mr Shaw said. "My role is to monitor and approve Shell's response to the spill to ensure that it is dealt with as quickly and as safely as possible, and with minimum impact on the environment.
"Based on the latest intelligence that I have, my view is that the oil leak is under control and has now been greatly reduced as validated by remotely operated vehicle footage and Government aerial surveillance flights.
The priority now and over the coming days is to completely halt any further leakage in what is a complex environment.
"Although the spill was deemed as significant, our information is still that the oil is not expected to reach the shore, and that it will be dispersed naturally.
Inspectors from the Department for Energy and Climate Change and the Health Safety Executive are beginning to look into the causes of the accident. Their report will be submitted to the Scottish Procurator Fiscal who will make a final decision on whether to prosecute Shell.
Milford Haven Port Authority was given a £4m fine for the Sea Empress oil tanker spill, which polluted miles of beaches in west Wales in 1996.


During the past week there have been four vehicular fatalities within Scott County, and another one outside of the county, in Pearl, involving a former member of the Forest Police Department and Scott County Sheriff’s Office.
On Monday, September 18, there was an accident on Highway 35, north of Forest, involving an 18 wheeler log truck and an SUV at about 11:30 a.m. The Scott County Sheriff’s office received the call to the accident at 11:34. The driver of the SUV, Thomas Lofton was ejected from his vehicle and killed instantly. Lofton’s truck and the 18 wheeler struck head-on. Lofton was taken to Lackey Memorial Hospital and pronounced dead upon arriving. The driver of the log truck suffered no significant injuries. The scene was worked by Mississippi Highway Patrol.
On Tuesday, September 19, the Scott County Sheriff’s Office was called to a vehicular accident near Raytheon on Highway 80 between Forest and Lake. The accident involved one vehicle, a log truck, which struck the railing of one of the narrow bridges on the strip of Highway 80 where the accident occurred, and the truck veered off the road into the trees. Scott County Coroner, Joe Bradford said, “Witnesses reported that the log truck’s trailer, which was empty, clipped the railing.” The truck struck a large tree and the driver was killed on impact. The truck caught fire and thus the identity of the driver has yet to be confirmed as Highway Patrol is awaiting DNA results to make a positive ID.
On Wednesday, September 20, former member of the FPD and Sheriff’s Office, Joseph Lee was involved in an accident on Interstate 20 outside Pearl at about 3 a.m. which took his life. Lee, 65 years old, was driving an 18-wheeler when he struck a MDOT truck and flipped upside down. Sheriff Mike Lee said that he and Joseph Lee were partners during their time with the FPD. Lee said, “We were partners on patrol for two years. He was a good man.”
Sheriff Lee and Coroner Bradford both said that they had seen Joseph Lee only days before his death.
The last fatal accident of the week involved two fatalities and occurred on Thursday, September 21. Two men were killed in the accident, Corley McCorkley of Louisville and Mikel Dywaine Ray of Forest. McCorkley was 39 and Ray was 51. The wreck occurred north of Morton at about 8 p.m. on Highway 13. Sheriff Lee said, “It was a head-on collision between a SUV and a mini-van.”
The Coroner’s Office told The Times that McCorkley was a passenger in the van and that Ray was the SUV’s driver.
Lee said that two occupants of the van, carrying chicken farm workers, were air-lifted to UMC while the rest were taken by ambulance to Scott Regional Hospital. Lee said, “There were a total of nine people in the mini-van.”
Lee expressed his gratitude to the responders to these accidents in the county this week. Lee said, “Each of these wrecks involved MHP, local fire departments, volunteer fire departments, and local EMS. I want to thank them for the help in each of these incidents.”


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The Age of Spiritual Machines, by Ray Kurzweil (New York: Viking, 1999). In Context #2
And There Was Light, by Jacques Lusseyran, 2nd edition (New York: Parabola Books, 1998). NF #92.
Breaking Down the Digital Walls: Learning to Teach in a Post-Modem World, by R. W. Burniske and Lowell Monke (Albany, N.Y.: State University of New York Press, 2001). NF #126.
The Closed World: Computers and the Politics of Discourse in Cold War America, by Paul N. Edwards (Cambridge, Mass.: MIT Press, 1996). NF #41.
Computer: A History of the Information Machine, by Martin Campbell-Kelly and William Aspray (New York: BasicBooks, 1996). NF #26.
Darwin’s Doubt, by Stephen C. Meyer (New York: HarperCollins, 2013). A Sectarian Quarrel? Intelligent Design and Neo-Darwinism.
Developmental Dynamics in Humans and Other Primates: Discovering Evolutionary Principles through Comparative Morphology, by Jos Verhulst, translation by Catherine Creeger (Ghent NY: Adonis Press, 2003). Hardcover, 413+17 pages, $39.95. In Context #10
The Dynamic Heart and Circulation, edited by Craig Holdrege, translations by Katherine Creeger (Fair Oaks CA: AWSNA, 2002). NF #140
Eco-Geography: What We See When We Look at Landscapes, by Andreas Suchantke (Great Barrington MA: Lindisfarne, 2001). Paperback, 256 pages, $18.95. In Context #7.
Endless Forms Most Beautiful: The New Science of Evo Devo, by Sean Carroll (New York: W. W. Norton, 2005). NF #171
The End of Education: Redefining the Value of School, by Neil Postman (New York: Alfred A. Knopf, 1995). NF #9. Reviewed by Lowell Monke.
Enough: Staying Human in an Engineered Age, by Bill McKibben (New York: Henry Holt, 2003). Hardcover, 275 pages, $25. NF #144
Expecting Adam, by Martha Beck (New York: Random House, 1999). NF #102.
Failure to Connect: How Computers Affect Our Children's Minds--for Better and Worse, by Jane Healy (New York: Simon and Schuster, 1998). Hardcover, 336 pages plus index. $25. NF #89.
Flesh and Machines: How Robots Will Change Us, by Rodney Brooks (New York: Random House, 2002). NF #146 and NF #149.
The Flickering Mind: The False Promise of Technology in the Classroom and How Learning Can Be Saved, by Todd Oppenheimer (New York: Random House, 2003). NF #151.
Genetics and the Manipulation of Life: The Forgotten Factor of Context, by Craig Holdrege (Hudson, New York: Lindisfarne, 1996). Softcover, 190 pages, $14.95. NF #31.
The Geography of Nowhere: The Rise and Decline of America's Man-Made Landscape, by James Howard Kunstler (New York: Simon & Schuster, 1994). Softcover, 303 pages, $13. NF #105.
Goethe's Way of Science: A Phenomenology of Nature, edited by David Seamon and Arthur Zajonc (Albany NY: State University of New York Press, 1998). link
Life on the Screen: Identity in the Age of the Internet, by Sherry Turkle (New York: Simon & Schuster, 1995). Reviewed by Lowell Monke (NF #9) and Sue Barnes (NF #14).
Mephistopheles' Anvil: Forging a More Human Future, by John Alexandra (Spring Valley, N.Y.: Rose Harmony Publications, 1996). Hardcover, 337 pages plus preface. NF #106.
The New Physics and Cosmology: Dialogues with the Dalai Lama, edited by Arthur Zajonc (Oxford: Oxford University Press, 2004). In Context #12. Hardcover, 262 pages.
Of Moths and Men, by Judith Hooper (New York: W. W. Norton, 2002). Reviewed by Craig Holdrege. In Context #8. Hardcover, 408 pages.
One River: Explorations and Discoveries in the Amazon Rain Forest, by Wade Davis (New York: Simon and Schuster, 1996). Paperback, 537 pages, $16. NF #141.
The Organism, by Kurt Goldstein (New York: Zone Books, 1995; originally published in 1939), reviewed by Craig Holdrege. In Context #2
Plastic Words: The Tyranny of a Modular Language, by Uwe Poerksen, translated by Jutta Mason and David Cayley (University Park PA.: Pennsylvania State University Press, 1995). Hardcover, 116 pages plus preface. NF #58.
The Revolution Wasn't Televised: Sixties Television and Social Conflicts, edited by Lynn Spigel and Michael Curtin (New York: Routledge, 1996). Chapter by Thomas Streeter is reviewed in NF #47.
Technology and the Character of Contemporary Life: A Philosophical Inquiry, by Albert Borgmann (Chicago: University of Chicago Press, 1984). NF #64 and NF #65.
Water: A Natural History, by Alice Outwater (New York: HarperCollins, 1996). Hardcover, 212 pages plus preface. $23. NF #52.
Why Things Bite Back: Technology and the Revenge of Unintended Consequences, by Edward Tenner (New York: Alfred A. Knopf, 1996). Hardcover, 341 pages, $26. NF #37.
The World Is Flat: A Brief History of the Twenty-First Century, by Thomas L. Friedman (New York: Farrar, Straus, and Giroux, 2005). Not the entire book, but an excerpt published in the New York Times Magazine is reviewed. NF #163.