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Inorganic Chemicals Market – Industry Trends, Outlook, Regulatory Bodies & Regulations and Key Market Players
Inorganic chemicals are a combination of two or more elements other than carbon. Carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide, carbides, carbonates, and cyanides are exceptions, as these are inorganic chemicals despite having carbon. Rising demand for inorganic chemicals in the fertilizers industry is expected to be one of the prime factors driving market growth. Moreover, due to stringent government regulations and stagnant economy in the developed countries of North America and Europe, the market is estimated to fuel growth of the market in emerging economies of Asia Pacific and Middle East. Cheap labor costs in countries such as China and India, makes these the preferred production hubs for global manufacturers. This helps reduce the overall cost of production of inorganic chemicals. Increasing environmental consciousness and implementation of stringent regulations influences market players to switch technology shifting and producing environment friendly products.
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Inorganic Chemicals Market Outlook – Surge in Demand for Ammonia for Agricultural Application Augmenting Market Growth
Population explosion witnessed over the last five decades has put considerable strain upon the already stretched thin agricultural sector. Moreover, rapid urbanization led to steep fall in farmland which force down the farmer for duel cultivation, characterized by large volumes of fertilizers being used to maintain optimum soil fertility. Nitrogen-based fertilizers are widely used by farmers, as it is easily available, cost-effective, and rather effective in increasing fertility of the soil. This in turn is expected to fuel the inorganic chemicals market during the forecast period. Ammonia is also used for cold storage and food preservation in the food & beverages industry. Moreover, the explosive manufacturing industry uses ammonium nitrate in bomb manufacturing. Asia Pacific is expected to be one of the most lucrative markets of manufacturers of inorganic chemicals, due to strengthening of the economy and strong agricultural base in China, India, and South East Asian countries.
Inorganic Chemicals Market Challenges – Fluctuating Crude Oil Price and Stringent Government Regulations
Fluctuating prices of crude oil and natural gas is expected to significantly dampen growth of inorganic chemicals market. Crude oil and natural gas are the basic building blocks of numerous inorganic chemicals industry. Moreover, the Frank R. Lautenberg Chemical Safety for 21st Century Act upon Toxic Chemicals and Chinese State Environment Protection Administration and General Administration of Custom has enforced strict regulation upon import and export of certain hazardous chemicals and pesticides. These are few challenges for inorganic chemical manufacturing company during the forecast period.
Inorganic Chemicals Market – Regulatory Scenario:
February 24, 2004, U.S. Department of State enforce the Rotterdam Convention as an international treaty designed to facilitate informed decision-making by countries with regard to trade in hazardous chemicals.
January 01, 2006, The State Environment Protection Administration and the General Administration of Custom of China, In order to strictly prevent illegal export of toxic chemicals and earnestly improve the implementation of the Rotterdam Convention on the Prior Informed Consent Procedure for Certain Hazardous Chemicals Pesticides in International Trade and the Stockholm Convention on Persistent Organic Pollutants.
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June 22, 2016, the Frank R. Lautenberg Chemical safety for 21st century act updated the 1976 toxic substances control act, which allows EPA to protect the people of US from toxic chemicals.
Key players in the inorganic chemicals market include Akzo Nobel, BASF SE, Bayer, The Dow Chemicals Company, DuPont, Evonik Industries, Formosa Plastics, Ineos, LG Chem, LyondellBasell Industries, Mitsubishi Chemicals, Sabic, The Royal Dutch Shell, Sinopec, Sumitomo Chemicals. Strategic mergers and acquisitions is the new trend in the industry. For instance, BASF SE and Avantium on March 15, 2016, collaborated to establish production and marketing of furandicarboxylic acid and PEF based. Moreover, May 10, 2016, BASF SE launch new cross linking and water based dispersion coating product.
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A mechanical failure at the sewer plant in Clatskanie has led to partially treated wastewater discharges into the Clatskanie River, west of town.
A statement from the City of Clatskanie said a sweep arm failed at the wastewater treatment plant and partially treated wastewater is being intermittently discharged.
The Oregon Department of Environmental Quality was notified of the situation and is advising city officials to help address the problem. City Manager Greg Hinkelman said it was the first time the sewer plant had suffered a failure of this nature.
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Healing With Cannabis
As a new NJ medical marijuana patient it can be difficult navigating the ins and outs of your newly prescribed medicine. This resource provides a brief timeline of cannabis use, how to use your medicine, and any possible side effects.
Cannabis is a plant with origins tracing back to ancient times. It has been used as medicine long before prohibition! Here’s a good video that goes through almost everything:
4000 BC: Pan-p’o village
China considers cannabis one of its “five grains” and farms it as a major food crop.
1000 BC: Atharva Vedas & Ayurverdic Medicine
Cannabis is described as a “source of happiness”, “joy-giver”, and “bringer of freedom” in these Hindu religious texts. At this time, cannabis was smoked at daily devotional services and religious rituals.
This open religious use of cannabis encouraged people to explore its medical benefits. It was used to treat a variety of ailments such as epilepsy, rabies, anxiety, and bronchitis.
900 BC: Assyrians
Evidence that they used cannabis for both recreational and medicinal purposes.
207 AD: Hua T’o
First recorded physician to use cannabis as an analgesic.
1025 AD: Avicenna
“Avicenna’s Canon of Medicine” states that cannabis is an effective treatment for gout, edema, infectious wounds, and severe headaches.
Napolean brought cannabis from Egypt to France, where it was studied for its use in treating tumors, cough, and jaundice.
1839-1900: William O’Shaughnessy & Medical Cannabis
This Irish doctor introduced cannabis to western medicine and concluded that it had no negative medicinal effects.
1914: Harrison Act
Drug use is declared a crime in the United States
1970: Schedule 1 Classification
Cannabis is categorized as a schedule 1 drug and listed as having “no accepted medical use.”
Medicinal cannabis is slowly being legalized through the United States, with recreational use following behind.
Using Your Medicine
Different doses and cultivars can have varying effects on different people.
How to Use Medicinal Cannabis
Dosage is perhaps the most important factor in maximizing benefits and minimizing adverse effects from cannabis. Dosing with cannabis is not the same as with most other therapeutic agents like Tylenol or NyQuil. Some patients only need as little as 1mg while others use up to 2,000mg daily.
With most medicine, increasing your dosage results in stronger therapeutic effects and a higher likelihood of adverse effects; this is described as a monophasic dose-response relationship. For the most part, cannabis does not seem to follow this relationship. Instead, some patients who increase their dosage to very high levels find additional therapeutic effects not found at lower doses, but most patients do best around their lowest effective dose. Nonetheless, it is comforting to know that it is impossible for a person to consume a lethal dose of cannabis (a typical human would have to consume over 20lbs at once).
Follow the instructions of your prescribing physician. Generally, begin with a small & measured amount and slowly increase the dosage by the same amount until the desired effect is achieved. This is how you find your “therapeutic window.”
This is the window between your lowest effective dose and the dose at which you start to experience adverse effects. Regular users develop a wider therapeutic window because most people develop a tolerance to unwanted effects faster than to therapeutic effects.
Bi-directional effects are when the same compound has opposite effects on different people. This is often seen when giving Benadryl to children. Instead of the typical sleepy side effects, they often get energized and excitable.
A dose of cannabis may help anxious people people relax, but that same dose may make non-anxious people anxious. This can also vary strain to strain because the different levels of cannabinoids and terpenes in a cultivar contribute to its medicinal effects. Healing with cannabis is a very personal process unique to each individual, and it’s important to carefully experiment to find what works best for you.
Overall, Cannabis is Safe
If you dose too much too fast, there are a few possible side effects
Most of the possible adverse effects from cannabis are due to consuming too much THC. If you’re very sensitive to THC, try cultivars that have a smaller THC:CBD ratio. This is because CBD mitigates many of the potential side effects of too much THC.
Don't drive or operate machinery when using marijuana. Marijuana may cause:
A disconnected state (dissociation)

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Cartoon Network today unveiled a first look at character artwork featuring the original arbiters of girl power; Blossom, Bubbles and Buttercup from the all-new series, The Powerpuff Girls.
What’s new, what’s returning for another season, what is still left to be aired and what’s not coming back?
Momentum and growth across all screens are driving Cartoon Network into the 2015-16 Upfront. Powered by number one shows and breakout new series, Cartoon was the only top kids network to see ratings growth in 2014.
Cartoon Network gives… and takes. Starting Monday, regularly scheduled repeats of Steven Universe return to the line-up, two weeks they were removed.
Starting today, Cartoon Network will no longer air repeat episodes of Steven Universe.
It was a downward trend for 33 of the top 40 cable TV networks in 2014 with total day, total viewers. All but one of the networks we cover was down year-to-year.
Christine Cavanaugh, voice actress well known for her roles as Chuckie Finster in Rugrats, Dexter in Dexter’s Laboratory and Oblina in Aaahh!!! Real Monsters, has passed away at the age of 51.
For the Nielsen 2014 ratings year, Disney Channel’s original movie Zapped ranked at the most watched kids channel program.
Cartoon Network and Boomerang are back on DISH Network today.
Yesterday, Dish Network Chairman Charlie Ergen made comments regarding the Turner networks (not including TBS and TNT) that have been removed from the satellite company.
The new CGI animated series Sonic Boom, starring Sonic the Hedgehog, will premiere Saturday, November 8 on Cartoon Network.
Starting this Saturday, Cartoon Network will roll-out new Halloween specials as well as air a few older favorites.
As of midnight on October 21, Dish Network has failed to reach an agreement with Turner Broadcasting for networks including Cartoon Network and Boomerang.
Turner Broadcasting System, Inc. has secured the network television premiere windows for The Walt Disney Studios’ upcoming releases Cinderella and The Jungle Book.
DHX has signed a deal with Sony Pictures Animation to expand the blockbuster film franchise Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs into television with a brand-new adaptation.

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Mecca was a holy site for as long as the Arabs had any memory of the place, and whatever the surmises regarding the origin of that sanctity, the Muslims traced the holiness of its sanctuary back to Adam who was directed there and built a cube-like house (kacba) directly beneath an identical structure in heaven. Adam’s Kacba was destroyed in the Flood, but at a later date Abraham too was directed to Mecca where he and his son Ishmael raised anew the foundations of the Holy House (Quran 2: 127). Mecca was taken over by pagans in the generations after Ishmael and idolatrous practices introduced there, though without entirely obliterating what the Quran calls the “religion of Abraham” (2: 135). In the early fifth century CE Ishmael’s descendents returned to Mecca under the name of Quraysh, themselves now pagans, and took control of the city. They brought prosperity, probably by associating bedouin pilgrimage to the shrine with the opportunity for trade at the local fairs.
This was the Mecca into which Muhammad was born ca. 570 CE: a town set down in a hot and inhospitable mountain defile, a settlement whose crude mud houses were prey to destructive flash-flooding during the occasional downpours in the vicinity. And in its midst was the Kacba, a ramshackle construction that the Quraysh rebuilt and roofed during the early manhood of Muhammad. Around the Kacba was an undefined open space that was regarded as taboo (haram) and in which a great many idols were set up. The Meccans were not sympathetic to Muhammad’s divinely-dispensed “warning”; indeed, the reaction to his preaching was so hostile that in 622 he was forced to leave his native city and migrate to Medina (q.v.). It took him eight years to force the Meccan Quraysh into submission, and in 630 the Prophet re-entered Mecca in triumph, cleansed the sanctuary of its idols, and reinstated the “religion of Abraham” in its pristine vigor. But he did not remain; Medina was now his home.
What Mecca gained in purity, it lost in commercial prosperity –the trade routes of the new Islamic empire did not pass through Western Arabia– and the town descended to provincial status. Henceforward its chief resources derived from endowment income, gifts of the faithful to the shrine and its overseers, and the annual pilgrimage (hajj) that the Quran obliged every Muslim to perform once in a lifetime (2: 196-198). With the seats of imperial power removed elsewhere, Mecca returned to the control of its local aristocracy, now constituted of those who could claim descent from the Prophet through Ali and Fatima. These were the ashraf (sing. sharif), and one or other of their number ruled Mecca and the Hijaz, with a nod of obeisance toward a distant caliph or sultan, from the tenth century onward.
on God and man.Mecca reentered the commercial life of the Islamic empire under the Mamluks (1250-1517), when trade quickened between Indian and other eastern ports and newly prosperous consumers around the Mediterranean. This eastern trade passed through the Red Sea on its way to Egypt, and Mecca shared in both the wealth and danger of the enterprise, the latter arising from European newcomers in eastern waters, the Portuguese who from their Indian bases had begun to cast covetous eyes upon the Red Sea lands. The task of defending Islam’s Holy Land fell to the Ottomans, who had wrested the guardianship of the Hijaz from the Mamluks in 1517. They were successful: the ports of India remained in the grip of the Portuguese, but the Europeans were turned from the Red Sea.
Though the center of international Muslim pilgrimage, Mecca was early on closed to outsiders, and though for long periods non-Muslims were even banned from entering Arabia, they were increasingly active in the affairs of Mecca in the nineteenth century. In the 1830s cholera appeared in Europe, an occurrence linked to Hajjis returning from Mecca, and European pressure forced the Ottomans to cooperate in a number of international conferences regulating sanitary conditions in and en route to Mecca. The slave trade too, which the British in particular opposed, directed European attention toward Mecca, which was still an emporium for African slavers. Finally, increasing numbers of pilgrims were colonial subjects of the British, Dutch and French, and reports of their mistreatment by the Grand Sharif quickly reached the ministries of Europe. By the late nineteenth century most of the European powers had established consuls in the port city of Jidda to lodge complaints with the Sharif, some forty-five miles distant in Mecca.
In November 1914, when the Ottomans joined the war against the Allied Powers, the Sharif was Husayn ibn Ali, and the British were already testing his allegiance to the Turks. Ottoman rule in the Hijaz was neither agreeable nor very profitable for their subjects, and so the Sharif armed with with British encouragement and funding, declared an armed revolt against the Turks in June 1916. Mecca soon fell to the Sharifians, and the city became self-governing for the first time since the days of the Prophet. Later Husayn proclaimed himself king of the Hijaz, and though his ambition to head a independent Arab state in the Fertile Crescent was never fulfilled, he held onto his throne until 1926, when the Hashimite kingdom was brought to an end by Ibn Sacud and his Wahhabi “Brethren.”
In 1926 Mecca was still very much a medieval town of narrow streets, crumbling buildings –most of the endowments had long since dried up– and a sterile economy. The Saudis brought relief from the capricious rule of Sharif Husayn, but it was not until the oil revenues of the Fifties had their effect that the city began to change its face. In 1956-1957 the shrine was greatly enlarged, pilgrimage facilities were improved and the city underwent rapid growth. Today Mecca is a modern city, though still transformed by the annual pilgrimage, which in the age of flight now brings enormous numbers of pilgrims to Islam’s holiest place.
Burckhardt, John Lewis. Travels in Arabia, London 1829; rp. New York 1968. A sharp-eyed and judicious Anglicized Swiss visitor to Mecca describes the city early in the nineteenth century.
Burton, Richard F. A Personal Narrative of a Pilgrimage to al-Madina & Meccah, originally published 1855; rp. of third, memorial edition of 1893, New York, 1964. The celebrated British soldier-adventurer makes the pilgrimage in disguise in the mid-nineteenth century.
Firestone, Reuven. Journeys into Holy Lands. The Evolution of the Abraham-Ishmael Legends in Islamic Exegesis, Albany, 1990. Muslim traditions on the partriarchal origins of Mecca.
Hurgronje, C. Snouk. Mekka in the Nineteenth Century, translation by J. H. Monahan of C. Snouck Hurgronje, Mekka, vol. 2, Aus dem heutigen Leben (1889) Leiden, 1931. Photomechanical reprint 1970. A Dutch Orientalist resident in Mecca describes everyday life there in the 1880s.
Long, David. The Hajj Today. A Survey of the Contemporary Pilgrimage to Mekkah, Albany, 1979. An analysis of the effects of the modern pilgrimage on Mecca.
Ochsenwald, William. Religion, Society and the State in Arabia: The Hijaz under Ottoman Control, 1840-1908, Columbus, 1984. A detailed analysis of nineteenth century Ottoman rules of the Holy Cities and the Hijaz.
Peters, F. E. Mecca and the Hajj. A Documentary History, 3 vols., Princeton, 1993. A collection of the narrative sources dealing with Mecca and the pilgrimage experience from the beginning to the 1920s.
Peters, F. E. The Last Caliph. A Literary History of the Life and Times of Husayn ibn Ali, Sharif of Mecca and King of the Hijaz, New York, 1993. Mecca under the last Hashimites.
Rutter Eldon. The Holy Cities of Arabia, 2 vols. 1928; reprinted as 1 vol. London & New York, 1930. An eyewitness account of Mecca and the pilgrimage during the first years of Saudi sovreignty.
A Shicite Pilgrimage: The Journey of an Iranian Notable to the Holy Cities of Arabia through Iran, Russia, the Ottoman Empire and Egypt, edited, translated and annotated from the Original Nineteenth Century Persian Manuscript of the Safarnameh of Mirza Mohammad Hosayn Farahani, Austin, 1990. Mecca and the Hijaz through Shicite eyes late in the nineteenth century.

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|Known for||Vancouver Luxury Zone, Little Ginza|
Alberni Street is a road in Downtown Vancouver, British Columbia, once considered a nondescript commercial street. In the 2010s, the street transformed into a centre for fine restaurants and high-end luxury retail stores. Beginning with a flagship store for De Beers diamonds that opened in 2013, Alberni Street and its environs are now home to the majority of luxury brands in Vancouver, including Burberry, Escada, Tiffany & Co., Hermes, Louis Vuitton, Christian Dior, Gucci and Ferragamo. Several high-rise condominium buildings have been constructed along the street as well.
Alberni Street is especially popular with wealthy tourists from Asia who are drawn to the street while staying at nearby luxury hotels such as the Hotel Vancouver, the Sutton Place Hotel, the Paradox Hotel Vancouver and the Shangri-La Hotel.
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- Remy Scalza, "Vancouver's Mini Rodeo Drive: Alberni Street", Inside Vancouver, August 21, 2010.
- Peter Meiszner, "Vancouver’s version of Rodeo Drive taking shape on Alberni Street", Global News, April 2, 2014.
- Chuck Chiang, "Vancouver's Alberni Street transforms into upscale retail hotspot", Vancouver Sun, February 25, 2016.

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Ratatouille is a classic one pot celebration of summer vegetables. Although it’s a simple recipe, with humble ingredients, it’s all about timings and getting the vegetables cooked just right. Spongey, undercooked aubergine is the reason many people don’t like it. Aubergine should be silky and soft, and almost melt in the mouth and then it’s absolutely stunning! Serve with some good bread and a glass of red. We often add a drained tin or two of white beans or lentils to this summer stew to boost the protein and make it an even heartier meal.
Why not make a double or triple batch and get some in the freezer for a busy day? You could even blend some for a quick summery soup or a flavoursome pasta sauce.
Ingredients (serves 4-6)
4 tbsp olive oil
2 red pepper
4-6 tomatoes (or 12 cherry tomatoes, or a couple of tins of chopped tomatoes)
6 cloves of garlic – peeled and diced
3 tbsp red wine vinegar
salt and pepper to taste
basil to taste
Pre-heat your oven to 200C.
Chop the aubergine and peppers into bite sized pieces. Put them in a deep roasting dish and drizzle with the olive oil.
Season well with salt and pepper, mix with your hands to evenly coat the vegetables in the seasoning. Then put the dish in the oven to roast for 20 minutes.
After 20 minutes, remove the dish from the oven and add the courgettes and tomatoes, also cut into bite sized pieces.
Add the garlic, red wine vinegar and a little more salt and pepper. Mix well and return to the oven for another 20 minutes or until everything is well cooked.
Stir through lots of freshly torn basil and serve in bowls with fresh bread. Or it’s lovely with pasta or potatoes. Bulk it out and add protein with a drained tin of white beans or green lentils.
We are in the midst of a classic courgette glut on the farm. Next week we’ll add some free courgettes to all the boxes, we hope you enjoy them. Expect lots of courgette recipes to come your way. We’d love to know your favourite courgette recipes too please! Let us know in the comments or over on our community Facebook group. I’ll start us off with this super simple salad. It’s so easy to make (just a matter of combining raw courgettes with a lemony dressing, then scattering over some toasted hazelnuts) and oh SO delicious! I have this salad often this time of year as a side to pretty much any meal, or it’s brilliant stirred through freshly boiled pasta or bulked out with a drained tin of lentils.
Did you know, our organic hazelnuts come in compostable bags?
Courgettes (2 small or 1 large)
2-3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
the juice of half a small lemon (have you tried our new season verdelli lemons?)
1 small garlic clove, crushed
salt and pepper to taste
a handful or two of hazelnuts, toasted in a dry pan then roughly chopped
Using a potato peeler, slice the courgettes into delicate, thin ribbons. For ease, slice them directly over a serving platter or large salad bowl.
Make the dressing by stirring together the olive oil, lemon juice and crushed garlic with a pinch of salt and pepper.
Drizzle the dressing over the courgette ribbons. You could toss the salad now to evenly coat the ribbons with the dressing, or just leave it drizzly.
Then toast the hazelnuts in a dry frying pan until nicely coloured. Tip them onto a board and carefully chop them up a bit to make them go further through the salad.
Scatter them over the dressed ribbons and finish the salad with a little sprinkle of flakey sea salt. We LOVE Achill Island sea salt for exactly this type of dish.
Enjoy as is as part of a salad buffet or alongside a BBQ. Or make it a light, refreshing meal by tossing through some freshly boiled pasta or a drained tin of cooked green lentils.

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Whisper it: the Godfather of Heavy Metal is turning down the sound. Lemmy from Motorhead, rock 'n' roll's king of speed, with his infamous weakness for amphetamines, an autobiography called White Line Fever, and claiming more than 2,000 notches on his bedpost, is slowing down the pace.
In two months' time, on Christmas Eve, Ian Fraser "Lemmy" Kilmister, known for album titles such as Overkill, Bomber and Everything Louder than Everyone Else, will be eligible to collect his free bus pass.
Thirty years after the band released the pulsating heavy rock classic "Ace of Spades", Lemmy has re-recorded the song at half the tempo as a blues number – and sanctioned it for a commercial.
After the painful sights of Johnny Rotten in a tweed jacket advertising butter and Iggy Pop flogging insurance, television viewers will get to make up their minds on the new, languid version of "Ace of Spades" this Sunday. Lemmy will be seen supping a glass of French lager instead of his usual Jack Daniel's, as part of an advertising campaign for Kronenbourg 1664 titled "Slow Down the Pace". The track, on which Lemmy plays harmonica, will be made available for download from the beer brand's website.
"Ace of Spades" has not been re-recorded before. It features Lemmy's two Motorhead bandmates, Phil Campbell and Mikkey Dee, who both appear in the TV ad jamming in a bar close to Lemmy's home in Los Angeles, but which has been dressed to give the impression of rural France.
Matt Doman, creative director at the advertising agency BBH, admitted Lemmy "was quite challenging but really because he's very protective of the track. We spent a rollercoaster of a day with him in the recording studio."
At the start of November, Motorhead will touch down in Britain as part of a (non-acoustic) international tour. This Saturday, at the National Film Theatre in London, a documentary about his life will get its UK premiere at the London Film Festival. Lemmy, which took three years to make, celebrates the rocker's daily consumption of two packets of Marlboro Reds and a bottle of Jack Daniel's. In the film, the Foo Fighters frontman, Dave Grohl, makes the observation: "More than any other rock musician, he's the baddest motherfucker in the world." In heavy metal circles, that is praise.
Lemmy has appeared in advertisements before, notably a fleeting appearance in a 2001 commercial for Kit Kat, where he was seen playing a violin. Lucas Bergmans, senior brand manager for Kronenbourg 1664, said Lemmy was the ideal focus for a campaign aimed at male lager drinkers aged between 35 and 49. "The challenge was to find a well-known music artist famous for particularly fast rock tracks and get them to perform at a much slower pace."
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August was a stellar month for online casinos in New Jersey. In total, regulated online casinos in the state generated $25.89 million in gross revenue, which was a jump of more than $3 million compared to July. In comparison, real life casino, Bally’s in Atlantic City was in negative territory during August after falling 10.7% to $18.7 million. Therefore, with online casinos accessible on phones, at work and even on vacation, can they ever live up to the real thing?
The mindset of a gambler
The psychology of gambling has been studied for many years, with many researchers concluding that most gamblers are driven by the prospect of a life-changing win. While, economists cite profit as the leading reason why gamblers head to the casino, Griffiths & Delfabbro’s study revealed that showing off following a win or making a successful bluff also plays a factor in gambling activity. Of course, this is easier when surrounded by other gamblers in a casino, however, greater satisfaction may be received with loved ones at home. However, it’s the brain’s response to gambling that plays a key role in why gamblers take the actions that they do. When something good happens, such as a win, the brain sends pleasure signals via neurotransmitter chemicals around the body which puts gamblers on a high and thus persuades them to invest more time and money.
Offers convenience & flexibility
The online gambling market has grown steadily since 2009, according to Statista. By 2020, the market is expected to be worth $59.79 billion. Having interviewed a number of online gamblers, Psychology Today states that most cite convenience as a leading reason as to why they choose an electronic casino over one made of bricks and mortar. The flexibility that comes with online casinos benefit players, however, it can have consequences for the casino owner. The distractions of everyday life mean that gamblers aren’t always fully committed to the game, meaning they’re more likely to jump ship when winnings are slow, thus revenue is impacted. But, gamblers gain as there’s greater opportunity to save their cash and walk away.
Feeling the atmosphere
Despite online gamblers stating that online casinos offer greater value for money, a larger variety of games and anonymity, more than one-third of Americans visit casinos each year, according to the AGA. There’s no denying that the atmosphere in a land casino is one that can’t be replicated on an online casino. Professor Karen Finlay, who has studied the psychology of gamblers since 2004 states that casinos work hard to create an environment which encourages individuals to “stay and play”. Her research has revealed that relaxing and opulence surroundings can keep even those who don’t usually gamble to stay. Meanwhile, she states that “Gamblers report feeling like the space is a ‘refuge’ and their stress levels are reduced,” which can only benefit the emotional wellbeing of those who gamble.
The number of land based casinos have dwindled in recent years, largely due to the rise in online casinos. Online casinos come packed with various benefits including being more convenient and offering flexibility to individuals. However, the atmosphere that physical casinos offer may provide an all round better sense of achievement.


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2023 Women In Tech Conference
Thursday, September 14, 2023 (8:00 AM - 5:00 PM) (MDT)
Colorado’s tech community is powered by women leaders who are dedicated to empowering their teams, organizations, community, and beyond. The Women in Tech (WIT) Conference celebrates and supports our unique community.
Now in its 13th year, the WIT Conference is a retreat-style event celebrating women across technology. This sell-out conference attracts 650+ talented female-identifying tech leaders to hear from a variety of dynamic speakers and engage in meaningful discourse on technology trends, leadership, and the opportunities and challenges facing women building a career in tech.
More details & pricing info to come!
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The Bobcats defense took a lot of criticism in the early portions of the 2018 season. Week after week passing games were tearing apart the Ohio defense. The secondary couldn't tackle, and the inexperienced line and linebacking core struggled to put pressure on the quarterback. They allowed multiple record-setting performances to opposing wideouts and offenses. The atrocious start defensively in non-conference play spoiled the reputation of the Ohio defense for 2018.
That reputation, however, gets better and better when looking at their performance in the MAC. Ohio only allowed 20.9 points a game to MAC teams, good for second in the conference. The Bobcats also finished 3rd in yards allowed within conference play. A huge reason for this improvement was the play of the defensive line.
The young unit grew in front of our eyes, finishing with a Pro Football Focus (PFF) overall grade of 87.6 overall as a unit, that was 2nd in the MAC and 18th in the FBS. PFF also says the Bobcats had the best defensive line against the run in the MAC, with a PFF grade of 89.7. However, they only ranked 6th in the conference in rushing the passer with a PFF grade of 74.0
But who returns for Ohio? And how did they perform last year? Let's look at the PFF grades for the significant returners on the Ohio front.
Will Evans - DE - RS Jr - 6'2 250 - PFF Grade: 81.8
Evans is the most talented returnee on the Ohio defensive line, and his grade in 2018 reflects that. Evans recorded six tackles for loss and two sacks a season ago for Ohio. Evans was the premiere pass rusher on a team that struggled to rush the passer at times. If Ohio wants to be an above average pass rush in the MAC, which would help out an already talented secondary, Evans will have had to make that next step towards elite. He certainly has the talent for it, and is close to wreaking havoc all over the MAC.
Sam McKnight - DE - RS Sr - 6'3 235 - PFF Grade: 78.9
In the traditional statistics, McKnight actually performed right along with Evans. The Cleveland Heights native recorded two and a half sacks and five tackles for loss. His PFF Grade also isn't too far behind the talented Evans. McKnight even struggled with injuries through the 2018 season according to The Athens Messenger. Despite all this McKnight is listed as a backup behind both Evans and Amos Ogun-Semore by The Athens Messenger. Ohio tends to run a deep rotation on the line, so McKnight will see plenty of snaps in his final season as a Bobcat.
Amos Ogun-Semore - DE - RS So - 6'5 235 - PFF Grade: 72.0
Perhaps the most intimidating man of the unit the young Ogun-Semore was impressive in his freshman season. He logged two and a half sacks and started twelve of Ohio's thirteen games. Ogun-Semore has the raw potential to be a dominant pass rusher in the MAC. He's long at 6'5 and his athleticism will only improve in the Ohio program. If he can just add consistency to his game he can be a really special player for the Bobcats.
Cole Baker - DT - SR - 6'2 280 - PFF Grade: 71.6
I am a big fan of the first two seasons of the show Last Chance U that featured East Mississippi Community College. This automatically makes me a big fan of Cole Baker who is an alum of the famed "Scooba Tech". Although Baker wasn't featured in the show, he did win a national championship with the Lions. He had his moments in his first season of division 1 football; forcing a fumble and recording four tackles for loss. The Bobcats lost Kent Berger and Andrew Payne inside to graduation, putting Baker in a crucial spot in maintaining the Bobcats run defense. Baker and RS Sr Brian Arp will anchor the inside of Ohio's defensive line as a collection of sophomores develop in the rotation. Baker should be a reliable run stopper for the Bobcats.
Ohio lost the biggest strength of its surprisingly elite 2018 defensive line in the run stoppers Berger and Payne. But, they had depth at their position and return tons of potential on the outside. Ohio will need a more consistent pass rush in 2019 if they want to elevate the defense to an elite level. They need guys who can get to the quarterback without assistance from stunts and blitz packages. But, even if the pass rush isn't greatly improved, I expect Ohio to have a sturdy defensive line capable of making plays.

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Suffolk singer Ed Sheeran has announced his engagement to girlfriend Cherry Seaborn.Read the full story ›
Framlingham Castle in Suffolk is set to re-open Friday 16 June, following a comprehensive programme of visitor improvements and conservation.
The castle’s workhouse has been closed since the winter when the project started.
The new refurbishments include a new exhibition space, a café and a shopping area.
For more information on Framlingham Castle click here.
Two friends took ten months to walk six thousand miles to Kathmandu - enduring terrible weather, hunger and a broken foot along the way.Read the full story ›
Ed Sheeran has edged closer to a chart record as his hit single 'Shape Of You' held on to the number one spot for an 11th week.Read the full story ›
Suffolk singer-songwriter Ed Sheeran continues to dominate the UK music scene as he reigns supreme throughout the album and singles charts.Read the full story ›
English Heritage are taking advantage of scaffolding that's been erected at Framlingham Castle and stuck a 6 metre slide onto itRead the full story ›
Suffolk singer Ed Sheeran has released the video for his chart-topping single 'Shape of You'.
It features the star taking part in a wrestling match - dressed in an inflatable sumo suit.
Sheeran recently returned to music following a year-long hiatus, and he currently holds both the number one and number two spots in the Official Singles Chart.
He described his other single, 'Castle on a Hill', as a "love song for Suffolk". The video was filmed in his hometown of Framlingham.
He recently revealed announced the dates for his upcoming world tour, which will include 14 dates in Britain and Ireland.
Suffolk singer Ed Sheeran is taking his local council to a planning appeal after plans for a huge new garage were rejected.Read the full story ›
Ed Sheeran joked about getting his face "cut open" as he showed off a scar on his cheek during his first official performance of the year.Read the full story ›
A puppy has made a remarkable recovery after swallowing a toy windmill.
The young labrador was treated in Framlingham, Suffolk.
The vet who treated him said it was the "most bizarre" item he'd ever removed from an animal.
"He'd chewed the sails off and had somehow been able to swallow the remainder.
"He was OK - a little bit dribbly but otherwise fine. He didn't appear to be in much pain, just a little bit bewildered."
The puppy had to undergo surgery to remove the toy - and was kept in the vets for two days before being reunited with his owners.


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6-Hit Day For Mixson Leads Hoboken Softball Past Snyder
Six hits from Nyasia Mixson helped lead the way for Hoboken over Snyder 23-16 on Wednesday. Mixson singled in the first, doubled in the second, singled in the third, singled in the third, singled in the fifth, and singled in the seventh.
The base paths were crowded in this high-scoring game. Hoboken collected 27 hits and Snyder had nine.
Hoboken Softball 2018 took the lead for good with nine runs in the third inning. In the third Mixson singled on a 0-1 count, scoring one run, Zoe Mattessich reached on a dropped third strike, Aniya Walker singled on a 3-2 count, scoring two runs, Faith Effinger singled on a 1-1 count, scoring two runs, Bianca Figueroa singled on the first pitch of the at bat, scoring one run, Mixson singled on the first pitch of the at bat, scoring one run, and Mattessich singled on a 1-0 count, scoring one run.
Hoboken launched two home runs on the day. Viton went deep in the sixth inning. Aiyana Peoples had a homer in the second inning.
Hoboken had 27 hits in the game. Mixson, Viton, Mattessich, Walker, Peoples, and Effinger each had multiple hits for Hoboken. Mixson went 6-for-7 at the plate to lead Hoboken Softball 2018 in hits. Mattessich led Hoboken Softball 2018 with two stolen bases, as they ran wild on the base paths with seven stolen bases.


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4th AWLN INTERGENERATIONAL RETREAT FOR ECONOMIC EMPOWERMENT, SUSTAINABILITY AND FINANCIAL INCLUSION
African Young Women Lead-Mobilizing Partnerships and pathways for Economic Empowerment, Sustainability and Financial Inclusion
The Young Women Leaders’ Caucus (YWC) of the African Women Leaders Network (AWLN) in collaboration with the African Union Youth Envoy’s Office, the Women, Gender and Youth Directorate, with the support of the AU Office of the Special Envoy on Women, Peace and Security and UN Women, is organizing the Fourth African Women Leaders’ Network Intergenerational Retreat (IGR) themed, "African Young Women Lead-Mobilizing Partnerships and pathways for Economic Empowerment, Sustainability, and Financial Inclusion." The Intergenerational Retreat is hosted so far each year, as one of AWLN principles, by a Head of State. This year, the retreat will be hosted by H.E. Samia Suluhu Hassan, President of the United Republic of Tanzania, AWLN pioneer and Champion of Women in Trade under the AfCFTA. The retreat will also welcome the presence of H.E. Sahle-Work Zewde, President of the Federal Republic of Ethiopia, whose unwavering leadership and mentorship has been a cornerstone of young women’s leadership. The AWLN Young Women Leaders’ Retreat is also co-led by the AWLN elders and Pioneers, namely, Catherine Samba Panza, Former President of the Central African Republic, H. E. Dr H.E. Dr. Ameenah Gurib-Fakim, Former President of the Republic of Mauritius and H.E. Dr. Joyce Banda, Former President of the Republic of Malawi. In the same vein, the Deputy Secretary-General, H. E. Amina Mohammed, has also been a strong support system to the movement and to young women mentorship initiatives (YWMI). Therefore, as part of the pioneers’ group, the Elders will share their expertise with the Young Women Leaders and entrepreneurs, highlighting and underscoring their roles in the transformative process of moving women and girls from limited power, voice, and choice at home and in the economy to having the skills, resources, and opportunities needed to compete equitably in markets as well as the agency to control and benefit from economic dividends. The co-mentorship and co-leadership nature of the AWLN IGR, make it a unique tool. The women of Africa, including young women, have showcased their resilience, recovering from the effect of COVID-19 and the related shadow pandemic. Economically, they are amongst the hardest hit, being in the informal sector and heavily impacted by unpaid care work. To free the women of Africa from the shackles of poverty and to build back better, the young women of AWLN are emphasizing the need to implement policy frameworks such as the AfCFTA. To this effect, the 2022 IGR will discuss strategies to attain young women’s economic empowerment. In line with its annual planning, the AWLN’s first, second and third Intergenerational retreats occurred respectively, in August 2019, December 2021 and November 2021 under the patronage of the President of the Republic of Kenya, H.E. Mr. Uhuru Kenyatta and the Former President of the Republic of Liberia and Patron of the AWLN, H.E. Ms. Ellen Johnson Sirleaf. Strong commitments were made to continue to intentionally unite the leaders of the Network- young and senior women leaders, to be more inclusive in all aspects of decision-making and build a sustainable, innovative and cross-generational mentorship structure. This year, the Retreat will build on the previous three Retreat and further the mission and goals of the AWLN intergenerational ‘co-leadership’ and ‘co-mentorship’.
As the world slowly recovers from the harsh effects of the COVID-19 pandemic, it is increasingly evident that women, including young women and those in the informal and care sectors, have been disproportionately impacted. As a primarily marginalized group, women had to overcome existing barriers to business which were exacerbated by the pandemic’s effect on society and the economy, worldwide. The economic regression and the downward trend of all the achievements have been felt in all corners of the continent.
While women have been battling the scourges of our society and mobilizing to fight hunger and extreme poverty, many institutions, including UN Women and the African Union, have been at the forefront, advocating for gender equality and empowerment in Africa. The AU initiatives, such as the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA), created in May 2019, have provided an impetus to women through trade channels. AfCFTA entered into force with a timely and ambitious initiative to bring 55 African Countries' economies together to form the world’s largest trading bloc of more than one billion people, with a Gross Domestic Product (GDP) worth USD 3.4 trillion.
The agreement creates the foundation for a single continental market for goods and services with the free movement of persons and investments. The AfCFTA aims to positively impact on the continent's macroeconomic environment and poverty reduction efforts which will be of benefit to women and youth in informal trade, farming, SMEs, SSMEs, and those self-employed. The potential positive effect of AfCFTA in empowering the women workforce in Africa and the possibility of increasing opportunities for unskilled labor in Africa is tremendous; it will indeed bolster the socio-economic welfare of women on the continent.
Women in Africa face disproportionate barriers to financial access and sustainability and more must be done to narrow the gap and aid in the eradication of poverty and existing inequalities. Viable collective efforts by leaders and other critical actors at decision-making levels are needed to mobilize the financial literacy of women and girls, credit advances, and management of funds. It has been demonstrated over the years that financially knowledgeable women generally make better financial judgments and more objective assessments of their creditworthiness.
As the youth represent a large population of the African continent, it becomes more pressing to factor in young women, when speaking of women's economic empowerment. We must recognize that including Young African Women in the AfCFTA is imperative and should be intentional from all levels. The agreement envisages bridging the gender gap and highlighting the significant transformational impact young women hold, in building the continent’s economy and eradicating poverty. Young women will need access to Intergenerational co-leadership within the AfCFTA to have access to training opportunities and information on trade networks, entrepreneurship, financial inclusion, and other opportunities and to maximize the benefits of the Agreement.
To that effect, the fourth IGR is convened under the theme: "African Young Women Lead-Mobilizing Partnerships and Pathways for Economic Empowerment, Sustainability and Financial Inclusion."
The Fourth IGR will serve as a stepping-stone and opportunity to build and strengthen synergy and advance the young women’s initiatives under the Economic Empowerment Pillar of AWLN. It will be an opportunity to engage with the Champion of the AfCFTA, H.E. Samia Suluhu Hassan, President of the United Republic of Tanzania, and AWLN Elder to propose youth-led initiatives and galvanize support towards implementing the mission of the champion.
Specifically, the Retreat will aim to:
1. Identify areas of synergy within AWLN National chapters and expand the position of the Young Women Leaders Caucus at the national level
2. Propose concrete actions for Young women's contributions in making AfCFTA work for women through access to trade training opportunities, information on trade networks, business mentorships, national workshops, funding, and community engagements.
3. Identifying technical and funding needs and gaps in advancing young women leadership and propose a pathway for AWLN YWLC's contribution to the implementation of AfCFTA
4. Identify regional and national partnerships with existing organizations with a similar and shared vision and financial institutions, such as the AFDB, to promote young women’s economic empowerment
5. Follow up on agreed recommendations and call of action from the past three Intergenerational Retreats to identify and actively pursue funding mechanisms, seek pledges and opportunities for multi-year funding to support the overall caucus work.
The retreat will take place from 2-4 December 2022 in Zanzibar, United Republic of Tanzania. Attending will be young and seasoned women leaders and the government of the Republic of Tanzania. The opening session and plenaries will be held in a hybrid format.


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Outraged residents demand action to end toxic algae bloom
Residents express concerns in Martin County Commission chambers
Fired-up citizens took local elected officials on the Treasure Coast to task Tuesday morning.
Hundreds showed up at a special meeting at the Martin County Commission chambers to demand something be done to get rid of the toxic blue-green algae that's polluting local waterways.
Within the past few days there have been reported algae blooms in the St. Lucie River in Martin County, prompting officials to close beaches to swimmers and to post warning signs.
Eileen Samuel, who lives in the area, was one of the dozens of people who spoke at the special commission meeting.
"We have got to work, you've got to be working on this 24/7 like everybody's life depends on it," she said.
Samuel and the majority of the other speakers want commissioners to know they're tired of seeing blue-green algae in their waterways and they want something to be done about it now.
"It's an environmental crisis, it's a health crisis, it's an economic crisis and we know how to stop it. You need to call Tallahassee. You need to email. You need to get up there. You need to get to Tallahassee (to say) these locks have to be closed today," Samuel said.
One speaker told commissioners the Lake Okeechobee discharges are not the only problem. She said the lake discharges and the nutrient problems have to be worked on concurrently.
John Vanilla, the boat captain at the Environmental Study Center in Jensen Beach, said the algae is so bad, part of the summer camp curriculum at the study center had to be canceled.
"It has just caused major dilemmas for my boss and I," Vanilla said. "We had to scramble to try and get (a) number of different things going for the kids because it's all water-based the river, the boat. We have to cancel things and scramble, and try and find alternatives."
The program teaches students from kindergarten through seventh grade about the environment and green algae was the subject of the day.
Gov. Rick Scott said he's already doing projects to try and solve the problem.
"But again the state does not have any control of the discharges of Okeechobee so we've had a rainy season they are discharging and the feds have got to start putting up their money," Scott said.
Commissioners agreed to draft a declaration of disaster and to send letter to the governor, South Florida Water Management District, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and the Department of Environmental Protection to sit down for a public meeting to address the issue.


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– April 2020 – Okta, Inc. entered strategic partnerships with leading endpoint protection and management providers VMware Carbon Black, CrowdStrike, and Tanium. The new integration partnerships provide a broad set of device risk signals to the Okta Identity Cloud, enabling enterprises to combine endpoint risk detection with user identity to deliver unparalleled access security. Made possible through the new Okta Verify application and the Okta Devices Platform Service, these integrations pave the way to enhanced risk analysis and access decisions in a Zero Trust environment.
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Transcending the Nine Heavens - Chapter 47 Great Acting!
Du Shi Qing was going to treat the Iron Cloud Nation’s emperor’s sickness while Tie Shi Cheng was going through his most difficult time.
“Senior Du, not only did you save my father’s life, you even offered treatment free of charge to we poor peasants. Furthermore, you even gave us a tael of silver before you left! My family is greatly indebted to your kindness!”
When the young man saw that Du Shi Qing still trying to recall the event, his eyes lit up and he grew even more excited. “My parents were not very well off back then. The future of our family was grim. Our lives depended entirely on the tael of silver you gave us. Senior Du, your kindness is greater than the Heaven and Earth. You are our saviour!”
“I see.” Du Shi Qing seemed to recall fragments of events like this but his memory was hazy and he had no significant impression of any of them. He seemed to remember the incident only after the young man reminded him of it. He had treated countless people in his entire life. Such a piece of memory would have been nebulous even if it remained in his memory.
However, such an expression of gratitude on the road was indeed rare. But at least, it made him feel more satisfied with himself.
“My late father spoke of this incident many times. He told me to find you to repay your kindness when I grow up. Just before my father passed away, he said his only regret was being unable to repay this kindness.”
The young man was in tears, “Thank you, Heaven. I have finally found Senior Du. He has also agreed to meet me so that I can show my gratitude. My late father would certainly be happy to know this.”
The young man cried as he talked. His eyes turned puffy and his nose became runny.
“It’s enough. I have felt your father and your gratitude.”
Du Shi Qing was also becoming sentimental. He continued, “The past is the past. Your father…has already passed away?”
“Yes. Three years ago, he faced an unfortunate incident when hunting for tigers in the mountain.” The young man said hoarsely.
“That’s a pity. I am sure your father was a heroic man!”
In fact, Du Shi Qing did not really remember who the man’s father was. He merely pieced the description of the man together to conceive a man that he thought he saved once. He figured it was probably an impecunious man whom he had saved and who had not forgotten his kindness. This man had asked his son to find a way to repay the physician and even made it his final wish on his deathbed. Furthermore, he must have been a heroic person to be “hunting tigers”.
This man was a good person for sure.
Suddenly, Du Shi Qing suddenly felt he had done a really good deed. Although he could hardly remember the incident, this young man still displayed such immense gratitude towards him. This could hardly be a lie.
“It seems Senior Du has remembered!” The young man exclaimed excitedly, “My name is Chu Yang. I met you that year too, Senior Du!”
“Time passes by really fast. You are all grown up now!” Du Shi Qing stroked his beard and smiled. Surely, there was no place for skepticism towards a young man like him. In fact, Du Shi Qing felt as if he had just met the child of an old friend. Sighing, he said, “If your father could see your accomplishments today, he would certainly be very proud of you.”
“I hope so. I started learning martial arts with my master six years ago.” Chu Yang said hesitantly. With a look of embarrassment, he stuttered, “Oh my, I finally get to meet Senior Du in real person today. I have also learned that Senior Du is on a long journey towards Iron Cloud Nation. Although my skills are limited, I would wish to escort Senior Du there. I promise I will do everything I can to assist you.”
“You don’t really have to do that…” Du Shi Qing replied hesitantly.
“Will Senior Du not give me a chance to repay your kindness?” Chu Yang said sadly, “I know I am not very strong but this is my wish. I really hope to fulfil my father’s final dying wish. Please allow me to protect you till you reach Iron Cloud Nation!”
After Chu Yang said this, all doubts seemed to be cleared. The eight guards’ attitude towards Chu Yang had also changed. One of the guards patted Chu Yang’s shoulder and said, “My boy, did you say your skills are lacking? The three of us couldn’t even stop you.”
Chu Yang said humbly, “That was because you all went easy on me. Knowing that I was just a young man, you all have chosen not to go full force. Otherwise, I would have been sliced in half already.”
The guards laughed.
Although they knew they had not gone easy on the young man earlier, it was true that they did not go all out on him. Gradually they became more fond of this young man.
He did not forget the kindness of others and he was adamant about fulfilling his father’s last wish. With a resilient attitude and a set of strong principles, a faithful and filial person like him would certainly be well-liked by everyone.
“Well, if you insist, you can follow me. Once we arrive at the Iron Cloud Nation, I will find you some good opportunities for you to further your career.” Smiling at Chu Yang, Du Shi Qing finally agreed.
The eight guards also smiled happily. At a moment when Iron Cloud Nation was so badly in need of Du Shi Qing, a simple referral by him would make almost anything possible. If Du Shi Qing were to speak for this young man, a bright future would surely await him!
“I dare not accept this offer. I have no interest in fame and glory.” Chu Yang said quietly, revealing a hint of dissatisfaction, “Once Senior Du is safe in Iron Cloud Nation, I will take my leave. Although I don’t have many accomplishments, I am really not interested in Jiang Hu affairs. It is best for me to stay out of the way. I want to avoid losing my head.”
How could Chu Yang not know Du Shi Qing’s final test? Chu Yang deliberately acted like he detested fame and fortune. He also pretended to hide his distaste towards such tangible rewards.
When Chu Yang finished, even the carriage driver became more at ease. Shaking his head, Du Shi Qing laughed, “Very well. In that case, please follow me.”
Chu Yang expression turned from one of distaste to one of triumph. He jumped excitedly and exclaimed, “Thank you, Senior Du!”
Seeing such a genuine and honest man, Du Shi Qing laughed. Little did he know that this “genuine, kind, honest, filial and faithful” young man was actually on the verge of throwing up.
It had never even crossed Du Shi Qing’s mind that the “repayment of kindness” and “fulfilment of a father’s dying wish” were lies. Chu Yang did not even know his own background, let alone the rest.
Nevertheless, Chu Yang had successfully completed the first part of his plan. He had managed to infiltrate the group and this would grant him access to the highest level of power in the Iron Cloud Nation.
Initially, Chu Yang had additional plans. However, this group was the key to everything. As long as Du Shi Qing’s poisoning of Tie Shi Cheng was not exposed, he would still be of great use to Tie Bu Tian.
Once Du Shi Qing’s group had developed a good impression of Chu Yang, this crucial step could be considered accomplished.
He once thought of changing his appearance before embarking on the mission. On a second thought, he realized his body would still leave traces of clue about his identity. That would not be ideal. It was easier to enter the Iron Cloud Nation using his true identity.
The identity of an expelled disciple of Beyond the Heavens Sect – Chu Yang!
In just one day, Chu Yang had formed strong ties with the eight guards. They ate and drink happily together. However, Chu Yang still felt a questioning gaze constantly directed at him. He knew that that the driver of the carriage was not truly convinced by him.
Although Chu Yang did not know that the driver’s fighting abilities, he could feel that the man was hiding something. He was certainly not just an ordinary old man. He was probably not weaker than the seniors at Beyond the Heavens Sect.
He was the true protector of Du Shi Qing. He could probably subdue a thousand soldiers and ten thousand horses on his own.
While Du Shi Qing and the eight guards had no suspicions toward Chu Yang, only the carriage driver never truly trusted him.
In the afternoon two days later, the group finally arrived in a small town. A rumour was spreading around, “Beyond the Heavens Sect has announced that their disciple, Chu Yang, of Purple Bamboo Garden had killed his senior brother Shi Qian Shan. Because of his crime, he was expelled from the sect! From now on, he is no longer a disciple of Beyond the Heavens Sect!”
When they heard the news, Du Shi Qing’s group was extremely surprised.
“Chu Yang, are they referring to you?”
Chu Yang’s face fell. It was full of unspoken grievances. His eyes stared blankly and he appeared lost and confused.
“What happened? How did you get expelled from the sect?” Du Shi Qing frowned, “Judging by your personality, this is not possible!”
Chu Yang’s expression remained cold. His hands subconsciously crushed a tuft of grass beside him. After a moment, he opened his mouth to explain, “My junior sister… we were engaged… but…”
He did not finish his sentence. There was no need for any verbal explanation. The look of pain on his face and his trembling hands already said it all. His expression spoke a thousand words.

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Schools Under Hold and Secure in Mississauga While Police Investigate Reports of Suspect Armed with Knife
Published May 17, 2017 at 4:27 pm
Two schools and a YMCA are under hold and secure in Mississauga.
Peel police recently announced that St. Sofia, Havenwood PS and Williamsport YMCA are all under hold and secure following reports that a person armed with a knife is in the area.
Police are in the area investigating.
UPDATE: A male is in custody. The hold and secures have been lifted.
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Internships in Politics & Government During a Global Pandemic
Pitfalls and Advantages
Applying, interviewing, and succeeding in an internship in politics or government has always been stressful. But the last year during a global pandemic led to extra challenges and anxiety.
“Going from sleeping to eating to class to work all in one small space is not great,” Carter Yost, a University of Minnesota first-year undergraduate explains.
Mark Racchini, a political science major, laments the fact he couldn’t stop thinking about how eye contact and body language came across during video conferences. “I was subconsciously thinking about it during the entire interview.”
And interns are missing out on “West Wing moments” where you walk and talk through the hallways, coming up with solutions to big problems.
But for those willing and able to look, internships during these challenging times can be just as fulfilling as before. “The only reason I could work, go to school, and accept this internship with the media team of the DFL Caucus at the State Senate was the pandemic,” undergraduate Kylie Smith contends. “I wouldn’t have physically been able to move between meetings and school.”
And Yost was able to carefully curate the visuals during Zoom interviews. “Being able to present yourself in my own element has been nice in some ways,” Yost says. “I’m able to control things I wasn’t able to before.”
Gaining Academic Credit for Real-World Experience
The students in the Department of Political Science are lucky to have a long-standing internship program led by Director Paul Soper. And by taking POL 3080, students can earn academic credit while pursuing internships.
The majority of internship students work at the state legislature, like Yost and fellow first-year Cassie Sohr. Working for Senator John Hoffman, Yost and Sohr have taken on projects and assignments that are making a difference at the legislature and with constituents. One key project focuses on passing Senate Bill 1570, which would enhance the workplace rights of Minnesotans with disabilities. Yost and Sohr took a 58-page task force memo and distilled the most important parts into two pages that will now allow co-authors to highlight the impacts of the bill and persuade legislators and constituents of the benefits of passing the legislation.
Sohr appreciates “how much this project has allowed me to learn so much about the bill process.”
Yost enjoys the combination of the theoretical and the practical that the internship course combines. “Returning to the reading and rooting my understanding in that content has been really cool.”
Not all POL 3080 students intern at the legislature. Racchini works in the governor’s office, where he works on judicial appointments from start to finish. Smith is part of the media team of the DFL caucus. Because of the students’ variety of internships, Professor Soper is able to shape the internship course to each student’s advantage and benefit. “Professor Soper tailored a textbook specifically for my internship,” Smith says, “so I can get the most out of the course to further my career goals.”
Racchini appreciates how much individual responsibility Soper allows. “Our work is very much on our own time. I like the responsibility he gives us,” Racchini adds.
Because Smith was able to register for four internship credits through POL 3080, she could also work for the front office of the department and coach mock trial at her old high school while still gaining valuable experience as an intern with the DFL caucus. Smith has combined skills in writing and design to produce week-in-review articles for the DFL caucus; work on websites, pamphlets, and digital business cards; and create social media posts to honor present and historic Black Minnesota State Senators.
Kindling an Interest
Many students currently interning had their interest in American politics sparked by taking Professor Kathryn Pearson’s classes on congressional politics or campaigns and elections. Smith began her undergraduate career interested in international relations and global politics but needed to cancel a study abroad program due to the pandemic. Learning what goes into campaigns through Pearson’s lectures and working on engaging assignments led Smith to the internship she has now and has reshaped the honors thesis topic she is working on.
Racchini also took one of Pearson’s classes and called it “fantastic.” He says, “I encourage anyone who is remotely thinking about getting an internship, especially in the governor’s office, to apply and see what happens!”


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- Former president of Colombia
Bogota (AFP) - Colombian President Juan Manuel Santos ordered a definitive ceasefire with the FARC rebels Thursday after the two sides reached a historic deal to end their half-century conflict.
With Colombia now gearing up for a decisive referendum on the deal on October 2, Santos ordered a ceasefire from Monday, ending hostilities that have killed hundreds of thousands of people and forced millions to flee their homes.
"The armed conflict with the FARC has ended," he said in an address from the steps of Congress to applause from a crowd waving large paper cutouts of white doves.
He was there to formally present the 297-page peace accord concluded Wednesday by negotiators from the government and the Marxist guerrillas of the Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia (FARC).
The fate of the accord, hashed out in nearly four years of arduous negotiations in Cuba, now comes down to a yes-or-no vote.
Santos, who has staked his legacy on the peace process, faces a tough political battle to win the referendum.
His top rival, former president Alvaro Uribe, is leading a campaign to vote "No" to the deal, arguing his successor has given away too much to the FARC.
Santos -- who is still due to sign the accord before the referendum, along with FARC leader Timoleon "Timochenko" Jimenez -- wasted no time in launching the "Yes" campaign.
He told voters the referendum would be the most important election of their lives.
Opinion polls are mixed on how Colombians will vote.
The accord will take effect only if the "Yes" camp wins a majority while gathering at least 4.4 million votes -- 13 percent of the electorate.
The government's chief negotiator, Humberto de la Calle, warned there was "no room to renegotiate" if voters reject the deal.
"After nearly four years here with the FARC, it's time to decide," he said in Havana.
- Tough road ahead -
Other obstacles to peace remain.
The government is still fighting a smaller rebel group, the National Liberation Army (ELN), whose ongoing kidnappings have derailed efforts to open peace negotiations.
And it will have to come up with the money to finance rural infrastructure projects and other carrots offered to the FARC, at a time of economic slowdown.
US President Barack Obama, who called Santos Wednesday to congratulate him on the "historic" news, acknowledged the tough road ahead.
"Even as we mark the end of an era of war, we recognize that the work of achieving a just and lasting peace is only beginning," he said Thursday.
UN Secretary General Ban Ki-moon and EU foreign affairs chief Federica Mogherini also hailed the deal, but also warned of the challenges ahead.
Obama vowed continuing support for Colombia, a key ally in the US war on drugs.
Washington has spent more than $10 billion on a joint anti-narcotics strategy called "Plan Colombia" -- recently rebooted as "Peace Colombia" by Obama.
- Half-century of conflict -
The conflict began with the founding of FARC in 1964, when leftist guerrilla armies were fighting to sow revolution throughout Latin America.
Over the years, it has killed an estimated 260,000 people, uprooted 6.8 million and left 45,000 missing.
Along the way, the fighting has drawn in several leftist rebel groups and right-wing paramilitaries. Drug cartels have also fueled the violence in the world's largest cocaine-producing country.
Now, 25 years after the Cold War, Colombia's civil war is the last major armed conflict in the Americas.
The peace accord comprises six separate deals, covering justice for victims of the conflict, land reform, political participation for ex-rebels, disarmament, fighting drug trafficking, and the implementation and monitoring of the accord.
Under the deal, the FARC will begin moving its estimated 7,000 fighters from their jungle and mountain hideouts into disarmament camps set up by the United Nations, which is helping monitor the ceasefire.
The FARC will then become a political party.
Special courts will be created to judge crimes committed during the conflict.
An amnesty will be granted for less serious offenses. But it will not cover the worst atrocities, such as massacres, torture and rape.
Those responsible for such crimes will face up to 20 years in prison, with lighter sentences if they confess.

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SNB brings FX industry to its knees
In 2011, the Swiss National Bank (SNB) introduced the exchange-rate peg, which capped the value of the Swiss franc at 1.20 per euro. However, on Thursday 15th January, the SNB suddenly announced that it would no longer hold the franc at a fixed exchange rate with the euro. What followed was global turmoil, which brought many FX brokerages to their knees.
In order to understand why the SNB suddenly decided to uncap the franc against the euro, we first have to look at the recent history of the currency. Many investors consider the Swiss franc, along with US sovereign bonds, as a “safe haven” asset. Furthermore, the Swiss government is generally viewed by investors as secure and unlikely to make waves in the markets. As a result many investors from all over the world flocked to the franc. The knock-on effect of this was an increase in the value of the currency, which is exactly what the Swiss government did not want, as exports comprise 70% of GDP. To combat this and bring down the value of the currency, the SNB decided to create more francs and use them to buy more euros. This in turn caused the value of the franc to fall relative to the euro, whilst simultaneously amassing the SNB a foreign-currency reserve in the region of $480 billion.
With this in mind, we ask ourselves: (why did the SNB make their recent decision?) According to numerous reports, the leading reason was to prepare for the European Central Bank’s introduction of “quantitative easing”, with discussions being held this Thursday on its implementation. This would require the purchase of government debt from Eurozone countries, which would affect the value of the euro. A possible result would be the SNB having to print additional francs to maintain the cap they put in place in 2011. Additional reasons have been put forward: Some commentators have argued that there was growing political discontent at the vast foreign-exchange reserve which the SNB had amassed, highlighting that it could potentially lead to hyperinflation. Second, due to the euro depreciation in 2014, the franc (being pegged to it) also suffered, losing 12% of its value against the dollar and 10% against the rupee.
What happened to the markets?
Following the announcement the franc surged against the euro by 41% against the euro on January 15th (the biggest gain on record) climbing by at least 15% against more than 150 other currencies.
The devastating effects on financial institutions were felt globally. The most well-known casualty so far has been Alpari UK, which entered into insolvency in the immediate aftermath and has since closed its doors. According to sources at the firm, the SNB’s decisions created “exceptional volatility and extreme lack of liquidity” and left the firm exposed to huge losses. Other notable casualties included FXCM, the largest U.S. retail-foreign exchange broker, who were left with customers owing them $225 million and have since entered into a financial agreement with Leucadia, the holding company of Jefferies Group LLC. IG markets took a £30 million hit, whilst Excel Markets and Global Brokers NZ ceased operations.
Losses were not just felt amongst the FX community. Global Tier 1 institutions, mutual funds and hedge funds all suffered losses, with Marko Dimitrijevic’s Everest Capital Global Fund being completely wiped out.
Since the announcement the markets have begun to stabilise, with the euro rising 2.5% to 1.01 francs on Friday 16th January. However, the true ramifications of this decision are still to be felt, with the Swiss economy and their own financial institutions likely to bear the brunt for the foreseeable future. UBS has already downgraded its forecast for Swiss growth in 2015 from 1.8% to 0.5% and many Swiss banks have already voiced their fears over money flowing to other countries. KPMG, brought in to run Alpari UK, have already stated that they have received inquiries from potential buyers, with aim of preserving the business and jobs as far as possible. However, the lasting impact of the SNB’s decision will not be known for many months to come, but may well be vindicated and ultimately praised if quantitative easing has the desired effect on the Eurozone economies which the ECB are hoping for.comments powered by Disqus


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Don’t Forget About Dessert!
Here is my motto: Life Is Short,Eat Dessert First.
Celebrate National Dessert Day, October 14th, by indulging in a decadent sweet treat at the end of your meal, or perhaps anytime!
Most desserts are loaded with sugar, and so many sinful, but delicious ingredients.
The National Day Calendar website states that,
“Desserts can be from a list of many things including cakes, cookies, jello, pastries, ice cream, pies, pudding, candy and fruit.”
Throughout the years,desserts have drastically changed from simple creations to elaborate souffles and multi-layered cakes.
“The very first desserts required minimal effort or preparation since ancient cultures were more focused on the nutrition in foods in order to survive.”
Does anyone ever really need an excuse to indulge in a sinful delicious dessert? All of you people with a sweet tooth, this is your day, go and celebrate!


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By Brendan Nordstrom
Bases loaded and no outs.
Eddie King Jr. had reached base on a walk. Brandon Stahlman dropped a hit in shallow left field in a nine-pitch at-bat. Owen Carapellotti then dropped down a perfect bunt single.
“Carapellotti with that sac bunt set the whole inning up,” manager Kelly Nicholson said.
Harwich sounded the alarms. Sean Hard had thrown three innings of scoreless baseball. However, Mariners head coach Steve Englert pointed to left field, calling for a bullpen arm.
The game wasn’t a pitcher’s duel — it was a pitcher’s battle.
The Firebirds hadn’t scored a run throughout the game’s first eight frames, but the energy was at an all-time high. With over 3,000 fans at Eldredge Park standing and screaming, it felt exactly like what it was — playoffs in Orleans.
While everyone in the Firebirds dugout was rowdy, Orleans right-handed starter Greysen Carter was standing on the top step of the dugout with the most energy of everyone. Carter opened the playoffs with a six-inning outing where he struck out eight and the only blemish being a solo home run.
“I’m there screaming, trying to help everyone out just to get behind all of our hitters,” Carter said.
The Firebirds had a new test in Harwich reliever Cole Roland, who was dealt an unfortunate hand. However, he didn’t let the pressure get to him — to start.
Colin Tuft struck out on a checked swing in a long, competitive at-bat. Jo Oyama, the team’s most reliable hitter, also couldn’t handle the curveball, striking out on five pitches.
Bases loaded and two outs.
The dream the Firebirds had constructed had quickly withered into a nightmare. The dugout ready to erupt, the bullpen waiting with bated breath, the dreams were nearly crushed.
Then, Justin Rubin chopped a ball into the ground. The ball found a spot past Roland in no man’s land, and the game was tied.
Jack Penney stepped into the box. He was given a 3-1 count as Roland appeared rattled. Penney took the fifth pitch — a breaking ball — but it clipped the inner half of the plate to make the count full. The next pitch, Penney didn’t take.
It was hit softly off the bat — high enough and far enough that everyone knew what had happened at the sound of wood on leather. The dugout quickly emptied, the bullpen came sprinting in and the Orleans faithful jumped in celebration.
The Orleans Firebirds (1-0 ORL) had walked it off in game one of their opening-round matchup against the Harwich Mariners.
“There was nothing to change,” Nicholson said. “There was no pep talk, nothing. Like, let’s just go play, and it’s all about preparation and being consistent with our thoughts and our actions.”
These two teams played each other just four days ago, and it ended the exact same way. The Firebirds earned a 2-1 walk-off victory against Harwich, and it served as a study session.
“They probably got information on us, and we got information on them,” Nicholson said. “We thought we were very prepared coming into this series.”
Flamethrower Greysen Carter was dominant to start, mixing his speedometer-breaking fastball with a deadly slider and the off-speed.
“I think everyone in the whole stadium knows what’s coming,” Carter said about his fastball. “So, I just tried to get my off-speed in there, and it worked out toward the later end.”
He struck out eight in six innings of work — the most punchouts by any Firebirds pitcher in an outing.
Carter began his day with a 1-2-3 inning before running into trouble in the second. With two outs, Carter allowed a pair of softly hit singles, but he escaped with yet another strikeout. Carter also walked a batter in the third with two outs, but he again escaped unharmed. He then sat the Mariners down in order for the fourth and fifth inning, marking his longest outing of the summer.
On the other side, Harwich started right-handed sidearm thrower Blake Purnell. Purnell struggled with control in the first inning, walking Jack Penney and hitting Matt Halbach with a pitch. However, Purnell induced a flyout to end the inning scoreless.
Purnell gave up his first two — and only two — hits of his outing in the third on a Colin Tuft infield single and a Penney hard-hit single to center field. Yet, Purnell induced weak contact to escape the jam.
Going into the sixth inning, it felt as if the first team to break the deadlock would go on to win.
Harwich shortstop Ali Camarillo, who had flashed the leather throughout the game, led off the frame with a solo shot to deep left-center field. Camarillo scored Harwich’s only run in the game on Monday between these two teams on a solo home run.
“Tip the cap to that,” Carter said. “I left the fastball there, and he timed it up. You just got to tip the cap, and that was a good hit.”
That’s all Harwich could scratch across as Orleans right-handed reliever Matthew Watson was dominant in his three innings of work. Watson took the Mariners down in order twice, while escaping a first-and-third jam in the eighth.
“Outstanding, three shutout innings in a playoff game,” Nicholson said. “He threw strikes, his breaking stuff was good, he’s super poised.”
In pitcher’s duels, runs come at a premium. Every hit, base runner and runner-in-scoring position is that much more important.
Harwich relieved Purnell with right-handed reliever Sean Hard, who struck out five in his outing.
The Firebirds had King on first to start the seventh inning thanks to a single hit up the middle. King successfully took second, and an errant throw gave him third. However, back-to-back strikeouts cost Orleans as Jo Oyama’s groundout ended the frame with no runs.
“It’s good pitching. This is what playoff baseball in the Cape should be,” Nicholson said. “This was just a typical Cape game.”
Now, the Firebirds were down to their final three outs of the game. And the pitcher’s battle had a winner.
The battle may had been won, the war rages on. The Firebirds look to finish the job tomorrow at Whitehouse Field in Harwich at 5:30 p.m. Ivran Romero will be on the mound for Orleans.
“You’re never gonna hear me give a pep talk. This team doesn’t need it,” Nicholson said. “They come ready to play every night.”


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With Fire and Sword (Polish: Ogniem i mieczem) is a historical novel by the Polish author Henryk Sienkiewicz, published in 1884. It is the first volume of a series known to Poles as the Trilogy, followed by The Deluge (Potop, 1886) and Fire in the Steppe (Pan Wołodyjowski, 1888), also translated as Colonel Wolodyjowski. The novel has been adapted as a film several times, most recently in 1999.
With Fire and Sword is a historical fiction novel, set in the 17th century in the Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth during the Khmelnytsky Uprising. It was initially serialized in several Polish newspapers, chapters appearing in weekly instalments. It gained enormous popularity in Poland, and by the turn of the 20th century had become one of the most popular Polish books ever. It became obligatory reading in Polish schools, and has been translated into English and most European languages.
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British workers are embracing the festive season and all that comes with it, according to new research. A survey by interiors etailer Furniture123.co.uk has revealed that the British workforce is prepared to kit out their desks and offices in style this Christmas, and many have already.
Two thirds of workers will decorate their office or place of work this winter, with Christmas trees and fairy lights topping the poll as the festive decoration British businesses are most likely to display. 27% of workers are also likely to cover their desks in tinsel and more than one in three will blast the festive tunes from radios.
Christmas jumpers will begin to flood workplaces, as around a quarter of us have confessed plans to spread cheer around the office if they aren’t already. 22% of the UK workforce are already listening to Christmas music in the office, and 9% even began playing Christmas music in October.
The data revealed that workplaces are more likely to embrace the festivities the further north you go; Scottish employees are most likely to embrace Christmas at work, while workers in Londoners are the least likely.
“It’s fantastic to see the number of businesses that are embracing the festive season with music, parties and Christmas jumpers,” said Mark Kelly, marketing manager at Furniture123. “It’s understandable that in some places of work, decorating the office or wearing a Christmas jumper isn’t an option, but there are a number of ways to bring the festivities to the workplace which everyone can get involved in.
“Christmas is a wonderful time of year, and has the ability to boost morale, so it’s good for companies to spread some cheer in the place where the majority of Britons spend most of their time.”


DFG SPP 1835: RESIST arrives in phase two
The second phase of the DFG SPP 1835 CoInCar started – and we return with our follow-up project RESIST II.
Functional safety of fully automated and autonomous vehicles is one of the main challenges of the upcoming years. A fully automated vehicle must not only remain in a safe driving state under ideal conditions, but also in the event of unforeseen situations. The use of cooperatively interacting strategies further complicates ensuring sufficient resilience against these unforeseeable situations and unexpected disturbances. To qualify a vehicle with fully automated driving functions in accordance with ISO 26262, it currently has to complete one billion test kilometers on the road.
The aim of this project proposal is to advance a significant portion of the application to a simulation-based verification process instead of real test drives in order to enable early resilience evaluation. The advantages over real driving is the possibility of exploring a wide variety of environmental conditions in their variety of parameters in order to uncover specific borderline situations in addition to considerable time and cost savings. Cooperative perception methods and their resilience evaluation under varying environmental conditions and sensor influences are to be researched.
Read more about our project on the project page.