2021 Honda Passport Changes, Specs, Release Date – The approaching 2021 Honda Passport could supply a specific type and characteristics from the modern-day crossover. This unique design was missing many years, although the organization chose to release a whole new technology of as soon as-preferred SUV. Needless to say, our company is discussing a new variation in the Passport, not necessarily typically the re-badged Honda Isuzu. 2019 variety presently underwent series design up-dates.
Consequently, 2021 Passport will not take any essential changes inside the next season of manufacturing. The design terminology continues to be just about identical, along with most of the interior capabilities. But, we might see some new deals or coloration alternatives ahead of the recognized relieve. Moreover, the actual honest crossover may reveal several things using the Honda Pilot. For instance, the powertrain is going to be similar, along with the most functions inside the engine area. 2021 Passport is going to very first within the Q4 regarding 2020, having a comparable price as being the continuous edition.
2021 Honda Passport Redesign
Exterior And Interior Design
Since we talked about inside the preliminary section, the majority of the exterior design will always be undamaged. 2021 Honda Passport helps keep all the Pilot-structured style, in conjunction with a few particular aspects. Nevertheless, the Passport is quite a bit small compared to the Pilot. However, characteristics like reduced wheelbase will offer far better off-road outcomes so that the crossover could keep outstanding scores within this component.
Also, the top portion of the motor vehicle helps keep many of the presents seem. Even though the brand new Passport will prove to add many unique specifics, including blacked grille together with particular excellent mesh styles. Also, a fender is a little remodeled, as well as the back end part tightens up somewhat. With regards to the cabin, the particular Passport helps keep a lot of the structure in the existing model.
The Passport is really a two-row crossover that provides much space and ample legroom, even during the next row. A cabin gives a general elegant, really feel, by using a modernly made dashboard and the correct quantity of substantial-good quality supplies. Nevertheless, the foundation clip could offer you much more natural products and a few distinct shade systems. But, the more fabulous trims are superb, with available natural leather covers, nicely-created doorway sections, and lots of other devices.
2021 Honda Passport Engine
Beneath the hood regarding 2021 Honda Passport, you will discover the identical engine that power the present variation in the crossover, plus the Pilot version. Nevertheless, some studies in the firm claim that the showing up Passport could quickly get a product-new drivetrain. Till the recognized affirmation of the supposition, the familiarized 3.5-liter V6 system will continue to be your best option.
This kind of mill can be associated with an enhanced 9-pace intelligent transmission plus generates 280 hp plus 262 lb-feet associated with torque. Furthermore, this driving vehicle dynamics tend to be better also, as well as the new gearbox supplies quite clean changing. The actual fuel economy can be upon a reasonable level to the portion. The V6 model results in 20 miles per gallon within the city plus 25 miles per gallon on the road. The utmost towing ability is definitely 5,000 weight.
2021 Honda Passport Release Date And Price
Brand name-new 2021 Honda Passport is going to be offered in the 2nd 1 / 2 of 2020. Any Japanese firm will broadcast a pre.-buying particular in a number of a few months. The beginning price must keep the same as the recent variation. So, an admittance-levels Passport will surely cost about $32,000.


SOLBERG SMELLS SUCCESS IN CORONA RALLY MEXICO The second leg of Corona Rally Mexico has proved to be a tough one for many of the remaining crews and although Petter Solberg continues to lead, the Subaru Impreza WRC 2005 driver had it far from...
SOLBERG SMELLS SUCCESS IN CORONA RALLY MEXICO
The second leg of Corona Rally Mexico has proved to be a tough one for many of the remaining crews and although Petter Solberg continues to lead, the Subaru Impreza WRC 2005 driver had it far from easy. The Norwegian has a 29.6 second advantage going into the final day of competition, and second and third positions remain unchanged and firmly in the hands of Peugeot drivers Marcus Gronholm and Markko Martin.
Today's second leg took in another 146.48 competitive kilometres over two identical loops of three stages and while many continued to experience brake problems, some of the leading contenders have fared far worse. Chris Atkinson, Subaru's young hotshot who shone in the opening leg, was forced to retire after knocking the front right wheel and hub assembly off in the third stage while holding fifth overall. He is, however, anticipated to re-start tomorrow under the SUPERally regulations. Francois Duval, who had climbed into third after the opening stage, was also on the sidelines but will be restarting. The Belgian damaged the Citroen's sump after hitting a rock this morning and then suffered engine failure at the start of stage 10. Dani Sola was also a casualty of the leg, the Spaniard crashing in stage 11 and unable to restart tomorrow.
"I approached a right bend in fourth gear and could see that it was cut away on the inside from the first passage this morning," said Sola . "The front wheel dropped into the hole on the inside and the back spun round and hit a bank. It flipped the car over and I rolled about 30 metres down the road and off the stage. I don't know how many times the car went over but it is badly damaged. I was in a good position and it was a stupid mistake. I'm sorry for the team because they have worked so hard for me all rally."
Petter Solberg has experienced engine problems, soaring temperatures forcing him to ease the pace at times. He has nevertheless set three fastest stage times and heads into the final leg with a comfortable lead, albeit too aware that victory is never in the bag until you cross the finish line.
"We saw on the recce that the first day was like Tarmac and that the second leg was rough, so last night we set up the car for safety and raised it a bit," said Petter. "The stages are very tricky and it's very easy to hit rocks. If you are going at 100% it can happen, and we've been quite cautious and not taken any big risks."
Marcus Gronholm, at a loss to know how else to solve his brake problems, has been carrying enough brake pads to change them himself after each stage! The Finn, who has nearly a minute in hand to his team-mate, is however on track to notch up his best result of the season and all-important points after a disappointing retirement in Sweden.
"We're fitting different brakes tomorrow but we're going to have to settle for second," said Marcus. "I need the points."
Markko Martin has little chance of catching Gronholm, but also has an almost unassailable lead over fourth-placed Toni Gardemeister. The Estonian has had intermittent brake problems and clouted a big rock in stage eight, but has now eased the pace to reach the finish.
"There is nobody close behind me now so there is no need to push so hard," he said. "When it's like that though, it's difficult to get the confidence in the car."
Toni Gardemeister has battled against the flu throughout the rally and the Finn has had a couple of punctures and then rear suspension problems in the final stage of today's leg. In his first outing in Corona Rally Mexico, he is also finding it a tricky event and taking as much care as possible not to damage Ford's lead Focus. "It is good that the day is over!" he said.
Harri Rovanpera has climbed from seventh to fifth back in Leon this evening, despite taking a 1 minute 20 second penalty for leaving first service eight minutes late. With the engine running on three cylinders, the Mitsubishi team was forced to change the Lancer WRC05's ignition system, fuel lines and ECU. Even so, the Finn upped the pace throughout the leg and holds fifth overnight.
Sebastien Loeb has also powered up the leaderboard in the Citroen Xsara WRC, moving from 14th to hold a position in the overall top six, despite acting as a road sweeper in the first loop of three stages. "This morning I would never have thought I would be back in the points tonight; it's becoming interesting again," said Seb.
Armin Schwarz is piloting the lead Skoda, but the German is down in ninth position. He too has experienced brake and handling problems, although a change of diff settings this afternoon aided his cause.
In the chase for FIA Junior World Rally Championship honours, Guy Wilks is now in a league of his own. The British Suzuki driver has more than 10 minutes in hand to second-placed team-mate P-G Andersson, who was forced out of the leg in stage 11 with a broken engine mount and ultimately a holed sump.
Ricardo Trivino still leads the Mexican crews and the Peugeot 206 WRC driver holds 13th overall.
The final leg of Corona Rally Mexico takes in just two stages, but a whopping 43% of the day's 144.96 kilometres is competitive. 62.65 competitive kilometres lay in way and the event is rounded off with the longest stage of the rally -- the 44.39 kilometre run from Alfaro to El Establo.


But it could also hinder Republicans, should it allow the conservative base of the GOP to place ObamaCare at the center of its 2014 and 2016 strategy to hold the House, take back the Senate and win the White House. Though a repeal of ObamaCare is the No. 1 issue that energizes and unites the Republican Party, allowing it to be a reason to turn away from immigration reform would also hurt the GOP in the long run. Eventually, Republicans have to run on what the party is for instead of what it stands against.
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Did you know that being a part of a community with shared interests and goals automatically increases our feelings of self-worth, motivation, and creativity?
There is power in belonging.
Are you also aware that the same benefits of belonging — and more — are multiplied when attending group therapy sessions?
Group therapy provides a convenient safety net on which to build our strength as individuals while discovering a common bond as part of a larger community. For many who are on the fence about individual therapy, group therapy provides a more comfortable and satisfying bridge to healing.
Beating isolation, learning coping skills from a diversity of peers, and being held accountable are 3 of the main reasons to register for a group therapy workshop near you. Let’s explore these in more detail:
1. BEAT ISOLATION: Sitting in session with others who are authentically and courageously sharing their journeys to mental wellness, is always a distinct reminder that you are NOT alone. This is called the principle of universality. Yes, each person does come with his or her own unique circumstances, but, through continued group therapy sessions, the struggle is shared. This opportunity to truly connect with others in a facilitated and safe space reduces the frequency of self-imposed alienation and builds a solid sense of self-worth.
2. LEARN COPING SKILLS FROM A DIVERSITY OF PEERS: Have you ever had one of those moments where you spend the entire day struggling to figure something out and when you finally ask for assistance the other person quickly offers you the solution? This is because they were able to approach the experience with new eyes and a fresh perspective. One common reason is that the person also encountered a similar situation. Again, don't think that you are alone.
In exchanging support with participants with different personalities and backgrounds, the same happens in a group therapy session. Through a constant loop of feedback and connection, members act as sounding boards and mirrors to their peers. Participants consequently develop and strengthen communication, socialization, relationship, and coping skills by modeling the successful behavior of both peers and facilitators!
Those who attend group therapy sessions are often better equipped to relate to themselves and find it easier to take risks while managing their moods and triggers in a healthy manner.
3. BE HELD ACCOUNTABLE: We all know it’s easier to wake up every day at 4:00 a.m. and go to the gym with a partner than it is to do it solo. Working with a compassionate group of individuals as invested in your wellness journey as they are in theirs, will reinforce the commitment and motivation that everyone needs to be successful.
Why not give group therapy a try? We’re always better together!
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2seok (194 2seok fanfics)
So basically I found this page with different writing prompts and I will be writing one shots of all of them. This is Jin centered because he is my bias and simply because yeah. I might write other ships such as vkook, Yoonmin, or jikook.
Jin is dating Namjoon, but little does he know the rest of his friends also have feelings for him.
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After 2 years of Hansung's death the almighty decided to reincarnate him for saving his hyung and a new generation of Hwarang will begin *insert Even If I Die It's You*. Follow the adventures of seven childhood friends through their journey of being a hwarang. Would they still be the same after not seeing each other for a long time? Would their destiny and fate be different this time around?
Jin has a crush on Hoseok, and the younger man knows it. Hoseok also has a crush on Jin, but Jin doesn't know that. Can the power of alcohol bring the two together?
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BTS short stories but it's jincentric cuz mah boi Seokjin deserves more love
Guys! I will make horror one shots with BTS as characters. Feel free to request anything including pairings... Nah! That's silly! I'm a jinxbts shipper so don't expect any ships. This story includes: -Horror -I'm not sure if it's scary horror -Cheesy horror -Romantic horror XD -All about horror, ghosts, and stuff.
Hoseok must make a choice. A choice that changes everything.
Even though Hoseok has a girlfriend, he's been flirting with his best friend and roommate, Seokjin. Seokjin is not okay with this, considering he has feelings for the younger. Seokjin's only question is - "Why is he doing this to me?"
Jin wakes up in a train with no memory of how he got there, what he was doing there or where he is heading. Right then, a familiar guy sits beside him and introduces himself as his bestfriend, telling him they are on their way back to their hometown. Except it would be something they would never do, ever. T

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"Why did I choose Jenn Edden? Aside from being intrigued about kicking sugar in 21 days and learning to live a life anxiety free? I chose Jenn because of her no-nonsense approach. Tough love. And identifiable personality. She is a mom, wife, sister, daughter. She creates a sisterhood for you and she is real! I related to her being a sensitive woman, so I first bought the book: Woman Unleashed! A very important book which requires you to DO THE WORK! Her mantra,”the way out is through”. I knew that Jenn was unlike any other “coach” out there. She listens, takes notes and walks you through it. There is no magic pill. She wants you to have a game plan, to show up and be your authentic self. Jenn knows there will be challenges, fears, and triggers to confront. She guides you to face the challenges and fears and gives you a powerful toolbox! I am learning to be compassionate with myself, to open to my hardships and grasp them so that I can fully detox the sugar from my life. Jenn is not a “diet”, Jenn is a life coach. She guides you to shine and clear so you can become the unstoppable woman you want to be! "
"Every week a new lesson will be delivered right to your inbox and you have the week to absorb the information + implement the 2 action items….just enough to keep your proactive and not overwhelmed! This course is totally online! You have access to a private Facebook Group to ask me specific questions as they come up. To me, this is the best part of the whole program! Like minded women learning from eachother! Each week you get prompts from me to keep you accountable, proactive + moving forward. Nothing makes me feel more crazy then feeling unproductive !"
"It's been only 5 weeks, and I don't want sugar! I am unleashed! Thank you Jenn for coaching me out of my comfort zone. You had me had hello on our first call and group training! You are a powerhouse! You gave me back the power that I had lost! You deliver! I am shedding weight! And working out again.Thanks Girl! You have my back! "
"Jenn is in a class of her own. Her personality is warm, funny, motivational and authentic. She has changed my life in a way that no other resource has done. I have struggled with sugar addiction, disordered eating, low energy swings and unfulfilled career dreams. Jenn has positively impacted all of these areas of my life. For years, I have gone to therapists, eating disorders specialists, nutritionists, trainers, addiction counselors, naturopathic physicians, energy work professionals, and acupuncturists. I have read books, articles, attended workshops and seminars. All of this experience has given me a tremendous knowledge base. In my own role as healer ,I have helped many people create more balanced, healthy and fulfilling lives. Yet, my own progress in these areas has often been slow and disappointing. Jenn was able to change my perspective, my behavior and my goals. I am excited to see how my future unfolds. Jenn knows how to connect what the head knows to what the heart feels and needs."

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Cooley Law School in Auburn Hills will be the new home for thousands of legal texts that belong to Oakland County.
The school is holding a ceremony Monday to celebrate the occasion. The collection is more than a century old and was renamed in 1976 to honor former judges Clark Adams and Philip Pratt.
The collection will be available to the public. It had been kept at the Oakland County courthouse in Pontiac.
County Executive L. Brooks Patterson and Cooley President Don LeDuc will be among the guests at the ceremony.


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Research assistant and PhD student at the Freie Universität Berlin, Germany
11/2018 - 11/2019
Internship and master thesis at Salzgitter Mannesmann Forschung GmbH, Germany
10/2016 - 03/2019
Graduate student in Material Science at the Georg-August Universität Göttingen, Germany
Thesis: “Dilatometric studies on the influence of the hot rolling process and cooling on the microstructure of high strength microalloyed steels.”
Supervisors: PD Dr.-Ing. Helmut Klein, Dr.-Ing. Ingwer Denks
10/2013 - 10/2016
Undergraduate student in Material Science at the Georg-August Universität Göttingen, Germany
Thesis: “Texture and microstructure analysis of ferritic steels”
Supervisors: PD Dr.-Ing. Helmut Klein, Dr. Heidrun Sowa
Current research interests
With an increasing effort to acquire renewable energy sources, an effort is being made to fuel powerplants with biomass instead of coal. The change of the fuel source, however, presents new challenges to the materials used in the powerplants. Since biofuel contains a significantly larger amount of H2O and Cl2 than coal does, different chemical reactions take place, rendering the usually protective Fe-Cr steels ineffective. This causes major degradation of the steel, making frequent replacements necessary.
The goal of my project is to understand the fundamentals of this hot temperature corrosion in wet and/or chloride bearing atmospheres.
Information gained through SEM, XRD and Synchrotron radiation will be used to develop a corrosion model, describing the growth kinetics of the resulting corrosion layers and how the initial chemical composition influences the corrosion.
Deutsche Forschungsgemeinschaft (DFG): „Degradation and protection phenomena of high alloyed Fe-Cr alloys in hot, multi-component gas systems“
Kingsbery, P., Stephan-Scherb, C. (2022). Effect of KCl deposits in high-temperature corrosion on chromium-rich steels in SO₂-containing atmosphere. Materials and Corrosion. https://doi.org/10.1002/maco.202112901


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A couple of months ago I had a new customer in my shop who ordered an armload of ribbons and trims. Her name was Posie. Isn't that a great name? Her spirit and enthusiasum (even through the internet) was infectious, and I couldn't help but think "Now why doesn't this gal live next door?"! She was recently back, and like your very best girlfriends, left me with a smile. This time I asked more about her shop and what she did with these goodies she was aquiring, she told me about her lovely bags. I buzzed on over to her shop http://www.craftsbyposie.etsy.com/ and took at look at her wares. She does the most amazing collaberations of new and vintage items to make heirloom quality bags. I asked her to drop me a line when she used some of the new trims she bought from me so I could see them in her creations. She recently sent these photos to me, and I was just blown away! I saw no traces of the raw ribbons and trims she purchased from me in this glorious victorian inspired bag. After reading further in her description I was able to pick them out, but it surely proves that artistic vision has no limits. I have seen many beautiful things in my minds eye when looking at the same lovely trims but never have I seen them in this beautiful light. Thank you Posie for sharing your inspiration with me :o)
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I sell these amazing fluffy wool felt flowers, in a rainbow of colors, in my shop. I have used them on clothing, hair clippies, aprons, and many other pretty petal crafts. I recently had a customer of mine purchase them and excitedly exclaim "they will make beautiful jewelry!" I had visions of 70's style flower power chokers and brooches. Kelly over at http://www.pinkbuffalo.etsy.com/ came back over for a visit to my shop and mentioned she had some of the jewelry up in her shop. I had to jump on over a visit.........I was shocked! These were GORGEOUS chic necklaces, earrings and hair accessories! They are classy, elegant and very hip. she has an eye for color and the ability to mix the most unexpected elements to come up with the freshest designs! Three dimentional with lush colors these jewelry pieces are sure to stun! Head on over to check her out and be sure to tell her I sent ya!


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The newest highly popular and addictive ball game (Zuma or Luxor Style) has come to the app store!
"Possibly the best Zuma-like game ever on iOS"
"Fun and I love it!"
1. Fully designed for iOS.
2. 54 exciting levels offering you an unforgettable gaming experience.
3. New Zuma gameplay: slide from side to side, or switch to another pad for smarter shots.
4. 6 powerful power-ups like Blast and Rainbow.
5. One touch game control, simple and intuitive.
6. Beautiful eye-catching and awesome Retina display graphics.
7. Appealing music and excellent sound.
More In The Future:
1. Many more levels will be released regularly in future updates.
2. Exciting and difficult challenge mode.
3. More powerful power-ups.
Last, a big THANK YOU goes out to everyone who has played Montezuma Loops 2018! THANK YOU!
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Ratings and Reviews
Fun game then gets glitchy in higher levels
This game used to enjoyable but as I got to level 9 there were noticeable changes to the game, it starts to get glitchy. Got as far as 9.5. The game starts getting at glitchy at about 9.2 with the rate of the shooting balls slowing down significantly but the chain is still going fast so keeping up is nearly impossible. Shooting balls through holes they connect to the closest chain even though there is more than enough room for the ball to go through, holes closing up when they aren’t supposed to, color combination on the chain is wonky and many times the warning sound is already beeping before I am able to get rid of color chains. Having to start from the beginning of the level instead of where I left off is no fun especially when I passed some hard levels.
Glitchy, buggy and infuriating
Sometimes when you throw a similar color ball on the other end of the gap and it closes, even though there are 3 balls now it won’t blow up the chain. Also, if you want to keep trying a level that’s not the first in the series you have to go back and do the whole level. If you pause the game, go to work, and try to pick it back up afterwards, you have to start over. If you want to bring more lives with you to a tough level, you can go back and beat earlier levels but then can’t jump to the one you want to beat once you have accrued enough life. It’s so frustrating that I and my boyfriend have gotten frustrated enough to delete the game only to reload it at a later date. Fun game but needs some tweaking to make it actually enjoyable.
So hard to play and enjoy at certain point
This game is so high pace and requires that I do the levels that I’ve practically mastered at a certain point. I feel like there should be some changing of what balls should be provided at a certain point. There are some balls that are absolutely useless and will ensure a loss of a life and if I try and tossing them it still ends up with a loss. This NEEDS to be fixed. There should also be some tips in the menu to help the player. These are some reasons why I gave it one star, also because it’s an overall frustrating game. I beat Montezuma in the past and it was nowhere near as impossible as this is, it was actually possible and enjoyable.
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The Co-Existence of Design and Marketing
Design and marketing
The role of design can be in many different formats. Primarily, it is to tell the unique story of a brand and keep helping to build the brands credibility. Design is more than just a logo or visuals. It’s about being the gel that connects your brand to your business and more importantly, the customers themselves. It then has to catch the attention of the right prospect and hold it. Depending on the goals of your campaign and your target audience. Many companies tend to outsource a design agency in order to help optimise their marketing development goals.
A good design is the face of your brand and business. Having established a good design you can aim to see an increase in CRO as it speaks volumes on your brands professionalism. Strategic content will encourage leads to become customers, and in a marketing aspect; graphic design acts as a visual piece to guide your customers through your intended message. Remember that people form judgements very quickly. Therefore, it is important that they feel a connection with your brand as soon as they see it.
Instead of putting everything you want to say in black and white, integrate photography, visuals, or graphic representations to support your message and speak for you. A picture can get your message across quicker and be more enjoyable for your audience than a big chunk of written text.
Good designs can also bring in more potential leads. An example of this would be a CTA in form of graphics. This will grab the users attention and help bring them along the journey to becoming a customer. Providing strategic graphic elements will improve customer experience and your website. In addition, if a websites design is poor how can you expect to sell your products and push marketing campaigns.
How can they work together?
Potential customers need and want to trust you before buying from you. How can you expect them to if your brand is not looking credible through either its design or marketing? Therefore, using the right design, especially with powerful marketing efforts; can help influence more conversions, and ultimately improve your ROI!
Marketing and design go hand in hand, without one, the other will fail.

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African press review 21 August 2018
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Nigeria's political foes preach peace on the Eid-al-Adha Muslim holiday. And the arrest and detention of Uganda's rising politician sparks demonstrations in Kampala.
We begin in Nigeria, where the country's leaders have seized upon Tuesday’s Eid-al-Adha celebrations to send messages of peace and dialogue.
Their action comes after weeks of rising political tensions marked by massive defections from the ruling APC party by top lawmakers, including the Senate President Bukola Saraki, to join the opposition ahead of next year's general elections.
Premium Times reports that Saraki denounced on Monday the so-called actions by so-called selfish politicians undermining Nigeria’s democracy, and urged pilgrims performing this year’s hajj pilgrimage to pray for the country’s unity.
“Nigeria is passing through a difficult phase of nation-building occasioned by economic challenges, rising insecurity and threats to our corporate existence as a nation by the uncertain political atmosphere by actions of selfish politicians,” Saraki said in a statement.
In another message to Nigerians published by several newspapers, the former vice president Atiku Abubakar, along with the ruling APC, urge Nigerians to imbibe the lessons of love, sacrifice and peaceful coexistence.
Nigeria’s problems aren’t due to diversity but rather the attitude of citizens towards one another, Abubakar is quoted as saying.
For its part, the enlarged PDP opposition alliance appeals to Nigerians to join hands and pray that the nation gets the right leadership.
Several Nigerian papers also lead with the polarizing trial of 112 pro-Biafra women arrested over the weekend while staging a peaceful protest in Owerri.
Vanguard reports that one of the women, who is pregnant, broke down in court while recounting the beatings she allegedly received from police during the protest. She was then rushed to an undisclosed hospital.
According to the paper, the women stand accused of belonging to the outlawed separatist group IPOB (Indigenous People of Biafra) and are charged of conspiring to commit treason.
Zuma trial opens
In South Africa, the big story making rounds in the papers is the opening of the highly anticipated judicial commission of inquiry into the “state capture scandal” that led to former President Jacob Zuma's removal from office.
Mail and Guardian reports that as the trial opened in Parktown on Monday, South Africa's deputy Chief Justice Raymond Zondo defined the scope of the inquiry as well as the officials he intended to call. He is heading the commission.
Acting chief procurement officer Willie Mathebula was expected to appear Tuesday before the commission as the first witness to give testimony, according to Pretoria News.
M and G reports that Mathebula‚ who has been at Treasury for the last 15 years‚ will give details about the government’s procurement systems.
The Sowetan reports that at the opening of the trial, Zuma’s lawyers and legal teams acting on behalf of those implicated in the scandal asked for more time to peruse documentation that will help them to prepare their defence.
In related news, Times Live says it is able to report that Zuma’s former trusted and powerful adviser Lakela Kaunda has been named as the fixer of a meeting between a state capture whistleblower and the infamous Gupta family.
The Ugandan Daily Monitor has an explosive interview with pop star-turned-politician Bobi Wine about the circumstances surrounding his arrest and detention over the stoning of President Yuweri Museveni's convoy.
Bobi Wine told the newspaper that soldiers broke into his room on the night of the incident and hit him with an iron bar on the head, and “pulled his genitals until he lost consciousness”.
According to the Monitor, the lawmaker only woke up in Gulu and realised he was pissing blood as he waited to be airlifted to the Makindye Military Barracks in Kampala.
The newspaper reports that Museveni issued a statement yesterday saying Bobi Wine had no head and chest injuries and did not sustain any damages to his internal organs.
Meanwhile, Kenya's Standard leads with news that Ugandan police and soldiers closed off parts of Kampala for several hours on Monday firing teargas and gunshots into the air to break up protests over Bobi Wine's arrest.
The publication holds that the arrest and detention of the popular MP, a vocal critic of the long-serving president, has angered many in Uganda and led to protests in the capital.


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Donald Trump is gearing up to launch his latest business failure, a new social media network called Truth Social.Since he can’t actually promote the site on Twitter or Facebook himself after being banned from the platforms for inciting last year’s insurrection on the U.S.
Capitol, the ex-president is relying on his eldest son to do it for him.“Time for some Truth!!!” Don Jr. tweeted yesterday, along with a screenshot of what appears to be his dad’s first post on site, which reads: “Get ready!
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This was a busy Halloween, as the 31st marked the first birthday of my son Kai (how fast that went!), but I managed to squeeze in my annual Horrorthon. Ken Hart of Goodman games fame and my old friend James were on hand as I pulled out my box of horror DVDs and warmed up the DVR.
This year's selection:
The "Living Doll" episode of the Twilight Zone
"My name is Talky Tina..." I've always found dolls creepy as all get-out, and this episode was no exception, especially the chilling finish. Telly Savalas, sans lollipop, plays a great heel in Eric Strater, yet you almost feel sorry for the guy by the end, trapped as he is between a marriage on the edge of collapse and a sinister doll. June Foray provided the voice for Tina. I think the earliest occurrence of the dreaded doll-on-the-stairs trick I can recall was in an old Ray Bradbury story—I can't remember the name but it was during that period in the late 1940s when Bradbury wrote some fiendish stories about killer babies and such.
I recall many, many years ago crawling into the cubbyhole on the upper floor of my parents' home looking for something. It was our version of an attic. It was dark, dusty, and cramped. I was flat out on my stomach, pulling myself forward and ever-deeper with my hands in quest of that elusive item. I came across one of my sister's dolls, a heavy model with metal eyelids that opened and closed. Unbeknownst to me, the doll was made to work with a magnetic "wand"—if you waved the wand the metal eyelids flapped open, and if you touched the wand to the doll's chest the doll's arms would close and "hug" you.
As I neared the doll I stumbled across the wand and, not knowing what it was but curious, palmed it. Moments later I came face-to-face with the doll in the narrow cubby and as I tried to push it out of the way, my hand (still clutching the wand) touched its chest... The doll's eyes popped open and its arms closed around my hand in a tight embrace. To say I popped out of that cubby like a cork from a champagne bottle is about right. Only later did I figure out what had happened. Brrr.
The Simpsons TreeHouse of Horror III (which, by no coincidence, in part mocks the TZ episode above)
A great counterpoint to the evening's other chills!
"Eater" episode of Fear Itself
This episode concerned a policewoman who is part of a skeleton crew in a dingy precinct watching over a cannibalistic serial killer they are holding overnight. The environment was suitably frightening, but the episode quickly devolved into pretty standard fare. The stupid behavior of the protagonist didn't do much to generate sympathy.
As killer alligator movies go, this wasn't horrendous, but the character development was sorely lacking. Why should I care about these people again? Because two of them flirted a bit? That said, the alligator effects were pretty good! I also thought the scenic shots of Australia—clearly taken on location—were fabulous and added greatly to the feeling of puny humans in the great wilderness.
"New Year's Day" episode of Fear Itself
This was a rather tame version of the standard speed zombie / rage zombie theme wherein a woman awakens after a long New Years party to a very changed country. I liked the way the flashbacks revealed glimpses of the evening before and the ending helped save the episode for me. At the heart of this was a really good idea.
Many thanks to my fellow film watchers for an enjoyable evening. Here's to next year!


On July 9th, 2012, the American Bar Association published a story about fraud in adoption subsidies. According to the report, hundreds of millions of the $2.5 billion paid in adoption subsidies may have been collected by adoptive parents who do not support their adopted children.
The likely scenario, according to this report, is that an adopted child is no longer living with his or her adoptive parents. There are many reasons for this; for example, in the case of divorce, a child may be living with a parent in a state that is not paying the subsidy, or a a child may not be living in the home because he or she ran away or were kicked out by his or her parents.
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Available data suggest that the number of adopted children who do not live with their adoptive parents until they turn 18 is significant. Nina Williams-Mbengue, program director at the National Conference of State Legislatures, found that 10-25 percent of pre-adoptive placements disrupt before adoption proceedings are finalized, and 10-15 percent of adoptions dissolve after they are finalized. Some practitioners believe that the numbers are much higher.
The ABA directs the blame on the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services which prohibits states from investigating possible adoption subsidy fraud. Furthermore, states are not allowed to suspend or reduce the adoption subsidy payments "without the concurrence of the adoptive parents."
However, federal laws allow for states to investigate and/or request proof of support that they are not allowed to do for adoptive parents receiving adoption subsidies. Therefore, relatives that qualify for relative guardianship assistance for becoming legal guardians to relative children may have their subsidies withheld or reduced if the state discovers they are not supporting a child.
For more about this issue, read the report here.


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James Gun uses his signature style to bring us a film thats a fun ride from begining to end. This film improves on the first massively. The casting choices here are spot on. Like I've said before Robbie as Harley is a genius casting choice, she was made for the role. She brings to life this character using her own style. Melchior as Ratcatcher to Elba as Bloodsport I think no one was misscast. I'm not a huge fan of Cena but even he was really good as Peacemaker, and brought a lot of flare to his character. This has got me really excited for the TV show.
The song choices here worked really well unlike the first film, and that made the viewing experience even more beautiful and enjoyable. This film is emotional at times, funny the jokes really do land, the gore was amazing, and the fight sequences were fun to watch. Really enjoyed the storyline, and thought Starro made a grea villian. Honestly nothing to complain about.
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I won’t copy your message as it’s already there.
Looks like the topic has been resolved anyway, but to answer your post.
You will see that I was very “Careful” not to get into the realms of stating actual tyre pressures for the MX5, or indeed any other car.
I was also very careful not to quote or copy what you (or indeed any one else) has stated, as we probably all have a slightly different opinion, (as you say) on matters.
Likewise, I was not getting into an argument as indeed that is really pointless and unnecessary, merely giving my opinion.
Forums are designed exactly for this purpose to debate and indeed give opinions whether we agree with them or not as everyone is entitled to one.
The odd PSI’s here and there will “probably” make no real difference.
What people actually do is indeed a matter for them.
As you will know tyre pressures are set at cold/non use for a reason as when the car gets driven the tyres heat up, (friction) the air expands (if indeed air is used see below) and the pressures rise to the optimum pressure for the car as set by the manufactures.
These “hot” pressures will vary depending on the actual structure of the carcass and the materials used to construct it.
It matters not whether the vehicle is in Finland or California, the actual principles will be the same.
I was merely stating what is common knowledge across the board regarding road tyres including cars, caravans, motor homes, HGV’s or whatever regarding serious over inflation and indeed serious under inflation. HGV tyres “Tend” to shred because they over heat due to low tyre pressures perhaps as a result of a slow puncture as just one example.
Likewise, as you say getting into a debate about what race cars actually run is a mine field and perhaps again pointless as it depends on the type of racing.
As an example, F1 use Nitrogen in the tyres too as this maintains stable PSI and temperature throughout the “race conditions” for many reasons.
Currently, Pirelli instruct the F1 teams to run minimum pressures. Again, as an example, 21PSI Front and 21PSI Rear for the 2021 French GP, so much much lower than the racing you have mentioned.
F1 pressures are imposed to limit the grip of the tyre and the stresses imposed upon its structure, (for obvious reasons). Running below that will increase the contact patch of the tyre, (as I stated before) ie there will be more rubber on the road and therefore more available grip.
BUT “may have” negative points in other areas (remember we are talking race tyres here).
If motorcycle racers had too high pressures the contact patch would be decreased and 9 times out of 10 they would crash.
It’s just impossible to compare across the board.
Anyway, that’s enough really thanks for the input and all the best.


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1970 Massachusetts: Chicago Performs “25 or 6 to 4”
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Bill Graham Presents The Fillmore at Tanglewood
Chicago was part of the roster of rock acts Bill Graham presented on July 21, 1970 at Tanglewood in Lenox, MA. Before this performance happened, it has quite an interesting backstory.
Joe Cocker was slated to headline it but he backed out. A few weeks prior to the event, Graham stated that he’s 90% sure Jimi Hendrix would show up on the July 21st show and step in for Cocker. Because of his busy schedule, Hendrix couldn’t make it and there were those who said it was him who suggested Chicago. Besides, Hendrix was in awe of Terry Kath.
Graham took a risk by inviting Chicago since at the time, they had a string of hits but they weren’t as big as Cocker or Hendrix. Chicago previously performed for Graham’s Fillmore East show and was more than excited for a repeat. They eventually became the last-minute headliner.
Chicago didn’t disappoint. In fact, they exceeded expectations with their epic performance. This particular live version of “25 or 6 to 4” is nothing short of spectacular. From Kath’s guitar work to Peter Cetera’s vocal performance, it’s hypnotic especially when Kath rips through a face-melting solo that’ll leave you breathless and wanting for more.
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Archive - Feb 9, 2012 - Sports Article
Poised and in perfect position, Maiden senior wrestler Richard Kerekes aims to become the schoolâs first state wrestling champion.
Kerekes, pronouned Kur-Kus, is 34-0 on the mat this season for the Blue Devils.Â
His undefeated record earned him the Catawba Valley 2A wrestler of the year award.
Maiden coach Sean McGovern said a change in Kerekes started last year when he lost in the finals of the CVAC tournament.
Thursday night was unpleasant for two of Catawba Countyâs wrestling teams, as Newton-Conover and Fred T. Foard exited the dual team state playoffs.Â
Tied 28-28 after all wrestlers had competed, Piedmont (37-0) defeated Newton-Conover (41-3) in a tiebreaker.
It was the third-straight year Piedmont eliminated the Red Devils in the 2A dual team western regional finals.
Piedmont had already defeated N-C once this year, a 35-31 decision at the annual Red Devil Duals in December.
ATLANTA â North Carolina State is starting to feel like it can surprise some folks in the Atlantic Coast Conference.
After avenging last month's home loss to lowly Georgia Tech, the Wolfpack are ready to take on the big boys.
C.J. Williams scored 15 points, including a four-point play, and C.J. Leslie stepped up in the second half to carry N.C. State to a 61-52 victory over the Yellow Jackets on Thursday night.
CHAPEL HILL â Harrison Barnes shook off his nagging ankle injury and a series of undersized defenders to help No. 5 North Carolina take charge in the second half. He just couldn't finish off No. 10 Duke.
Barnes scored 19 of his 25 points after halftime for the Tar Heels in their 85-84 loss Wednesday night. Barnes, who sprained his left ankle against Wake Forest last week, missed all four of his shots in the first half but went 8-for-12 in the final 20 minutes.
The two-time defending South Atlantic League champion Lenoir-Rhyne softball team opened its season in style Wednesday, taking both games of a doubleheader against Belmont Abbey.
âWeâll take the wins,â said L-R coach Shena Hollar. âI donât think they were pretty. We played at their pace. It was a very slow game. We like to get in, get out and get on. We didnât do that. This is something to work on. For the opener, weâll take two âWâs.ââ
In game one, sophomore Haily Jarman connected on a grand slam home run to put the Lady Bears (2-0) ahead.


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By "Radical" Russ Belville on September 29, 2011
For the ninth time, the Obama Administration uses internet technology to solicit questions from the people on public policy.
Once again, marijuana legalization dominates the process.
By "Radical" Russ Belville on August 26, 2011
Urb Thrasher interviews Tommy & Kevin from The Accused live ay Seattle Hempfest; Danny Danko grow live Q&A; music by The Accused.
By "Radical" Russ Belville on August 16, 2011
I was so inspired that I decided to make a video compilation of Candidate Obama and President Obama’s “greatest hits” on the issue of marijuana legalization. If you don’t like the graphic reality of what the war on a medicinal house plant is doing to average Americans in their homes, you may not want to watch.
By "Radical" Russ Belville on July 28, 2011
The president who is a Constitutional law professor, who reveres scientific inquiry, and has some personal experience on the issue seems to have no problem perverting the Bill of Rights, rejecting science, and locking up or forcing into rehab people just like him who smoked a joint.
Posted in ACTIVISM, GOVERNMENT, LAW ENFORCEMENT, SCIENCE | Tagged Administrator Michele Leonhart, Barack Obama, Bush Administration, climate change, Decriminalization, federal government, medical marijuana program, netherlands, New York Times, Obama Administration, Washington | 5 Responses
By "Radical" Russ Belville on July 11, 2011
When taxes, budget, and jobs top the Twitter ranks, it is because Twitter has its finger on the pulse of American political concerns. But if it is marijuana legalization, it is only because a small fringe stoner element is disproportionately represented online. Considering the standard set by the drug war for ignoring the simplest explanations, defying the most basic logic, and burying contradictory science, Twitter’s silencing of the legalization scream is really no surprise.
By CannaBob on May 16, 2011
The American Civil Liberties Union is asking the Obama administration to clarify its policy on medical marijuana following apparent inconsistencies in recent months. In a letter to Attorney General Eric Holder, the ACLU sought assurance the government would keep its promise not to arrest and prosecute workers who are complying with the law in states where medical marijuana is legal.
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By "Radical" Russ Belville on May 4, 2011
(Bloomberg BusinessWeek) Last week, the top federal prosecutor in Colorado sent a letter to legislators saying pot regulations could put state employees at risk of federal prosecution. Tom Raynes, executive director of the Colorado District Attorneys’ Council, said the letter from John Walsh, the top federal prosecutor in Colorado, shows the federal government is running [...]
By "Radical" Russ Belville on May 3, 2011
Mr. Obama reveals the true intention is to stifle the development of any viable legal cannabis distribution industry. By sending threat letters to Rhode Island and Arizona, states that have created clear and unambiguous laws for medical cannabis providers to follow, it is obvious that Mr. Obama isn’t opposed to medical cannabis, per se, but terribly opposed to medical cannabusiness.
By CannaBob on February 16, 2011
A project championed by the late Rep. John Murtha (D-PA) got the axe in the fiscal year 2012 budget proposed by President Barack Obama on Monday.
The National Drug Intelligence Center is slated to receive 43.2 percent less money in 2012, going from a budget of $44 million to just $25 million.
By "Radical" Russ Belville on February 14, 2011
So how has President Obama shifted those resources to shrink demand? How have we gotten resources on the drug treatment end of it without automatically resorting to incarceration?
Treatment dollars went up from 40.3% to 40.7% of the overall $25 billion drug control budget. That’s a shift of 0.4%. I suppose it is a step in the right direction, but at this rate it will be 2036 before treatment is even given an equal focus as incarceration.


THIS third-generation Carens – available to buy from Rodgers of Plymouth – is a belter, with stylish exterior lines, a practical interior, great build quality and solid engineering. It's an easy recommendation, especially in 114bhp 1.7-litre CDTi diesel form.
People don't tend to buy compact MPVs for the way they drive but if Kia can differentiate the Carens in that regard as well, it has to be good for sales. So the Carens was unveiled with three available powerplants. First up is the 133bhp 1.6-litre GDI direct injection petrol unit with a decent 165Nm of torque. Then there are the two CRDi diesels – two versions of Kia's acclaimed 1.7-litre 'U2' oil-burner generating 114bhp with maximum torque of 260Nm maximum torque, or 134bhp and 330Nm of torque. The pokier of the two offers the option of a six-speed auto gearbox. Kia's MDPS electric power-assisted rack-and-pinion steering features a combined torque/angle sensor to protect against side wind gusts. The steering wheel is adjustable for both height and reach. Kia's FlexSteer system, offering three levels of weight and assistance – is standard. The suspension has MacPherson struts at the front and a coupled torsion beam with trailing-arms at the rear, and the brakes are up to the mark, with discs all round, anti-lock, electronic brakeforce distribution and emergency brake assist as well.
Most potential customers we spoke to thought this Carens was one of the best-looking small MPVs on the market. Many also detected a hint of Ford styling in the rear three-quarter view. The front end is instantly recognisable as a Kia with that distinctive 'tiger nose' grille. There are LED front running lights, an all-LED tail light cluster and chrome accents around the glasshouse.
The rear of the car looks dynamic thanks to a sloping roof line which allows better views from the back, but does come at a slight penalty in terms of rear headroom.
This third-generation Carens now deserves its moment in the limelight. With smart styling, a practical interior, great build quality and a range of clean, modern engines like the 114bhp 1.7-litre CRDi diesel we tried, it deserves your full attention. Overall, Kia's rivals are going to have their work cut out. The South Korean brand's buyers have high expectations these days but we suspect the Carens isn't going to disappoint.


This project was on I-5 between Stanwood and Smokey Point. Beginning in July 2014, WSDOT contractor crews replaced the southbound Stillaguamish River bridge deck and some of the steel frame under the deck. During the deck replacement, I-5 was reduced to two lanes in each direction near the bridges and shared the northbound Stillaguamish River bridge. Southbound traffic used crossover lanes built in the median on each side of the bridges. The crossover lanes were used for about four months. When work was completed, I-5 was restored to three lanes in each direction on separate bridges.


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Katrina Kaif and director Ali Abbas Zafar have great bonding with each other. Both of them have done films like Mere Brother Ki Dulhan, Tiger Zinda Hai and Bharat.
It is reported that Ali is making his next film with Katrina. The theme of the film will be based on the superhero and Katrina will be seen in the lead role in this film.
That means viewers will be able to see Katrina becoming a superhero. Katrina will be seen doing such a role for the first time. Perhaps Katrina wants to give something new to her fans.
Katrina will start taking training for stunts as conditions are normal. Zee Studios will produce it.

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In the wake of its pullout from the deal that would have given it control of six major US ports, United States President George W. Bush, worried that relations with our allies in the Middle East would suffer as a result of the fact that Americans are terrified of Arabs, has decided to make amends to the UAE. While the ports deal caused a political firestorm, the President is hoping that his latest idea, the ceding of control of Abu Ghraib Prison to Dubai Ports World will meet with far less resistance from the American public in general and Congress in particular. He may just be right.
Initial reactions from the same members of the Senate and the House of Representatives who raised such a ruckus about Arab guys running American ports seem to bear out the President’s theory. Representative Landrieu G. Grabber (R. Sand Flats, AL.) said, “Look son, I understand that we have to show our President that we support him, but there was no way could have supported them Emirs running our ports after we’ve spent the last five years telling our constituents that you just can’t trust them Arabs. We would’ve looked just plain stupid. On the other hand, all them pictures of torture and abuse from Abu Ghraib don’t haven’t seemed to have had any effect on the President’s standing in my district.”
Congressman Land Grabber went on, ” So, since no one in America cares we do to Arabs, it makes sense that no one will care what Arabs do to each other either. Let Dubai Ports World take over the prison if it helps the President. But for God’s sake, can’t he just ban cameras from there or something?”
Democrats, hoping that Ports World fiasco would have given them ammunition to use against the President in the months leading up to the mid-term elections but were disappointed by the UAE pullout are now completely flummoxed by the new announcement. One New York Senator, whose name has been withheld due to Presidential aspirations said, “Fuck, the little shit pulled it out again.”
Public reaction seems to be positive as well. The Reverend Festus P. Hyman of the Church of the Five Cent Redemption in Billings, Montana, a normally strong supporter of Mr. Bush who recently had been worrying that his trust had been miss-placed was wildly enthusiastic. “While I and my congregation abhor torture in any form and at any time, except for Abortion doctors and any woman evil enough to have been raped and gotten pregnant and still not wanting to keep the baby of course, we do recognize the need wrap a wet towel around a terrorists face or hit them with a cattle prod if it will help the fight for Freedom. The problem was those pictures of our women soldiers being the ones to it. If they were Godless Arabs torturing other Godless Arabs, well


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There is lack of clarity between the meanings of the terms abuse and misuse as far as drugs and prohibited substances are concerned. These terms are often used interchangeably in the non-medical realm. There is, however, a thin but clear difference between these two words.
According to Barret (2008), prescription misuse has many definitions based on the type of drug prescription, uses without prescription, and intentional use to achieve intoxicating effects. Generally, drug misuse is the inappropriate use of either prescribed or non-prescribed medications. This usually applies where a drug is used for therapeutic purposes only, and not for elation or amusement. For example, taking more than the prescribed dosage of medication, once or repeatedly, is considered misuse. The same also applies to under-dosage. Most commonly misused drugs are include psychoactive drugs such as Vicodin and cannabis that cause mental and emotional effects on the user.
On the other hand, drug abuse is a deliberate and repetitive use of medication to achieve results that are completely different from their original and approved uses. Commonly abused drugs include cocaine and opioids. Non-therapeutic uses of heroin, cocaine and other narcotics that are considered drug abuse include leisure, ecstasy and pleasure.
National Institute on Drug Abuse (2007) describes drug abuse prevention as a set of actions aimed at preventing substance abuse, and mitigating their harmful effects on health and social well-being. It further suggests that drug abuse prevention consists of actions aimed at ‘lowering both substance supply and substance demand’. This objective is based on the assumption that a reduction in availability and accessibility to such drugs will consequently reduce the chances of abuse. Sulkunen (1976) highlights the ‘continuous shifts between periods of increasing and decreasing abuse of substances’. He further proposes that effective prevention mechanisms can ‘modify this trend, generate or reinforce the downward shift or help diminish the rising trend’.
According the National Drug Control Strategy, drug abuse and addiction is considered as a brain disease rather than a moral failing that can be identified, treated, controlled and prevented. To achieve this, four basic principles have been identified and serve as a blueprint for reducing and controlling drug abuse and its consequences. Firstly, the Strategy recognizes the need to prevent drug use before it even begins through various mechanisms such as creation of awareness and education. Secondly, expansion of access to medical treatment for people struggling with addiction is an integral component in reducing drug demand. Reformation of criminal justice system to protect public safety, while breaking the cycle of drug use, crime and incarceration, make up the third principle. Finally, continual support to individuals in recovery from drug abuse constitutes the fourth principle.
The need for an integrated strategy in combating drug abuse has led to the joint effort of several organizations in the quest of reducing and preventing drug abuse. The Department of Justice and Equality’s role is primarily concerned with drug supply reduction. The National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA) plays a significant role in addressing the most fundamental questions about substance abuse by designing and developing novel scientific-based approaches to drug abuse treatment and prevention. It also supports public education and research dissemination initiatives on drug abuse prevention strategies. Homeland Security deals with enforcement of prohibited substances laws and regulations. It investigates and apprehends violators of controlled drugs regulations at both the interstate and international levels.
Barret, S. P., Meisner, J. R., & Stewart, S.H. (2008). What Constitutes Prescription Drug Misuse? Problems and Pitfalls of Current Conceptualizations. Curr Drug Abuse Rev1, 3, 255-62.
National Institute on Drug Abuse. (2007). Drug Abuse Prevention. Retrieved from: http://www.drugabuse.gov/publications/topics-in-brief/drug-abuse-prevention
Sulkunen, P. (1976). Drinking Patterns and the Level of Alcohol Consumption. An International Overview. In R.D. Gibbins, Y. Israel & H. Kalaw (Ed.), Research advances in alcohol and Drug problems, 3, (pp. 223-281). New York: Wiley.


As a use to journalists, Facebook sent around information on how a 2016 possibilities have finished during “engagement” over a final month — how many millions of people have finished an rivet to a politician’s Facebook, and how many engages those people finished did.
Here are a numbers.
“Oh ho!” we say. “Look during all that engagement!” And maybe: “Clinton is series one, and she is winning and therefore there is a association here! Also, Trump!”
Or maybe you’re like, “OK, what does this tell us?”
That is what we am like (as a kids say).
We can review a information from Facebook to how a possibilities have fared in polling over a same time period, that will maybe give us a improved clarity of a application of these numbers. We can tract how most a check numbers have altered contra how most improved or worse any candidates’ engages are than everybody else’s.
Giving us this.
There appears to be a attribute between a series of people articulate about a claimant over a final month and how that claimant has fared! Maybe, then, articulate about a claimant on Facebook is related to polling increase! Now, this creates sense, generally, as people get vehement about possibilities and wish to worry their friends and family with their newfound crushes. (“Sam Johnson is in a attribute with Ben Carson.”)
If we demeanour during a association between a candidates’s Facebook rendezvous and their polling change, it’s indeed sincerely strong. There’s a 0.61 r-squared between a series of interactions and a change in a polls, suggesting a couple between a two. (Editor’s note: Philip is a nerd.) Maybe Facebook can be predictive!
But something else happened over a final month: Joe Biden announced that he wouldn’t run for president. That meant that his decent-sized bottom of support went elsewhere, mostly to Hillary Clinton and Bernie Sanders who, as a usually dual big-name Democrats in a race, also got a lot of interactions.
If we take a Democrats out of a mix, a association between interactions and check numbers collapses. That decent 0.61 r-squared is now a 0.22 — and a closer to 1 we get, a stronger a correlation. You can see a problem above. Jeb Bush and Carly Fiorina saw large polling drops though didn’t have terrible communication numbers. So maybe Facebook isn’t predictive after all.
We can even loop in another metric: Interactions per person. Maybe if people are prone to correlate over and over, a claimant has some-more support.
Nope. Pre- and post-excluding Democrats, a numbers here are about a same as for interactions on a whole. Ted Cruz and Ben Carson have some-more intent fans, though that’s all we learn.
So because does Facebook send these numbers around, if they don’t unequivocally tell us anything about a candidates? Because Facebook is in a business of removing us to use Facebook, not in a business of presaging domestic campaigns. They only wish media outlets to cover a Facebook numbers, essay about how …


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Elizabeth Warren has made a campaign of promising nearly every identity group in existence some form of monetary handout. Whether it’s race, age, or socioeconomic background, she’s got something for you. From reparations for the descendants of slaves to paying off student loans of millennials.
The media have taken this as a sign of just how serious of a candidate she is. You see, she has “plans” and that’s what really matters here. The fact that her plans are mostly nonsensical, not possible, and sometimes even harmful don’t play into the equation.
Well, Warren isn’t done yet. She’s got a new string she’s pulling on.
It wasn’t until marriage equality became law that gay & lesbian couples could jointly file tax returns—so they paid more in taxes. Our government owes them more than $50M for the years our discriminatory tax code left them out. We must right these wrongs. https://t.co/OZQcfVilSs
— Elizabeth Warren (@ewarren) June 23, 2019
And it wasn’t until last year that the standard deduction was doubled, allowing me to keep more of my money. Does the government owe me reparations for their unfair tax practices before that?
Tax laws change. Certain groups who didn’t get benefits end up getting benefits down the road. Others may have them taken away. In the case of gay marriage, the country decided that the traditional definition of such and it’s purpose under tax law no longer applied.
Ok, I’m not here to relitigate that, but that’s hardly a case for paying gay people who weren’t married at the time tax refunds based on the idea that they otherwise would have been married. How do you prove that? Can any two gay people just claim they were a couple pre-gay marriage to get some of the $50M we supposedly owe them?
This is the problem with reparations of any kind. They sound good emotionally to certain political persuasions, but they are completely impractical. Warren’s claim in that tweet is unworkable on so many levels that it’s not even worth discussing.
But instead of calling her out for shameless pandering, we are told by the media at large that she’s a genius with so many ambitious “ideas.” No one has even bothered, though, to ask Warren how she’s going to pay for all these giveaways and you can bet MSNBC won’t at the first debate.
Politics isn’t kindergarten. You don’t get praise simply for smearing paint on enough sheets of paper. If someone has lots of ideas but they are bad ideas, then they deserve to be treated as such.
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Rustic, humble yet magnificent in the way every component comes together, the food native to Penang is unrivalled in all aspects. Whether it’s stir-fried and brimming with heady aromas of wok hei, soupy or saucy, there really isn’t anything quite like it
This is nothing like the hawker fare we’re used to, we assure you. From the iconic char koay teow to the humble nasi kandar, we bring you some of our personal favourites whenever we visit this island off the mainland of Malaysia. Disclaimer, we’re well aware that we missed out on a few but then again, we only had 2 days. READ ON
The perks of having locals take you around their city are aplenty, especially when our travel itinerary is no longer confined to what the media covers and what the guidebooks mention. We are lucky that our born-and-bred Malaysian friends have very kindly taken us around their UNESCO World Heritage-listed hometown, Penang
Similar to most Southeast Asians, Malaysians’ way of greeting revolves around the question of “have you eaten yet”. Needless to say, food is a way of life here—something that Singaporeans can resonate with. Penang’s street food has been ranked as world-class and we wholeheartedly agree. We had the best plate of char kway teow at Penang and there is no turning back.
From Bangkok Lane Mee Goreng to Pitt Street Koay Teow Thng, here are five local dining destinations—Penangite natives frequent—you should eat at the next time you visit Penang.
Penang is a modern Asian city that still preserves the traditional and historical elements of its past. With its buzzing cafe scene in Penang, travellers are often amazed by the myriad of cafes there—some exude an alluring old-world charm while others are more modern in terms of decor and food.
Whether you are looking for a chill time with your girlfriends, a great Instagrammable spot for photos or just simply savouring great food with freshly-brewed coffee, Penang’s dynamic cafe culture has it all.
This list of gorgeous cafes in Penang will turn your Instagram followers green with envy. Now it’s time to up your Instagram feed with these amazing Insta-worthy cafes you never knew exist in Penang! READ ON
Beyond anything else, Penang is known to be a food paradise with some of the best street food in Southeast Asia (we may be biased). Even tourists would have heard of the famous Hokkien Mee, Penang Char Koay Teow and Curry Mee.
So much has been said and written about Penang’s amazing street food but what most people may not be aware of, are the different local desserts they can find in Penang as well. Aside from the well-known Cendol, there is still an array of sweet treats to try when you are there.
For all you sweet tooths out there who are visiting Penang soon, here are 9 Local Desserts In Penang You Must Try. READ ON
A cafe by day and bistro by night, SHINISE is where you can get hearty food, live music, coffee, beer and baked goods all at one destination. The vintage cafe is housed in a pre-war heritage building centrally located in George Town, Penang.
Their food menu is inspired by Western eats but the creative minds behind the team at SHINISE has incorporated local influences in certain dishes to turn it up a notch. As such, visitors can expect to see fusion creations on their dining table that are mostly priced below RM30/ S$10.
Bird’s nest is a valuable Chinese tonic that is said to provide plenty of health benefits and improve your body’s immune system. This is the reason why it is highly sought after by the Chinese who use it to enhance their health.
We came across 92 Armenian, an upscale vintage cafe in Penang offering various types of bird’s nest delicacies such as their signature Bird Nest Egg Tart and other desserts. While some may think that is excessive, we are rather impressed with the team’s creativity and how they reshape the way we think of this traditional Chinese tonic.
Gone are the days where travelling leisurely is reserved for the wealthy. Vacations need not be extravagant and Singapore’s closeness to other Southeast Asian cities have equipped us with the privilege to frequent weekend travels. Why stay at home when you can venture out? Furthermore, Malaysian state Penang is only an 85-minute flight away from Singapore!
After spending a week in Georgetown, Penang, it dawned upon us that a getaway at this UNESCO World Heritage City is really a lot more affordable than what most people think – especially when you would be travelling without having to compromise on comfort. Starving yourselves is absolutely unnecessary and it helps that Penang’s street food is incredibly cheap.
From exploring Ernest Zacharevic’s street art, sampling Penang’s famous assam laksa to riding a trishaw, here is How You Can Travel To Penang For A 3D2N Trip With S$250 (All-Inclusive).
Penang is a food haven visited not just by the locals living in other parts of Malaysia but also tourists from abroad. Penang has seen a significant increase in tourists who make a special trip there just to indulge in delicious Penang street food.
But apart from eating, what else can you do there? In the past decade or so, the Malaysian government has been putting in extra effort to turn Penang into a place of interest with plenty of activities for everyone.
And if you are on a budget trip, here are 7 Free Things To Do In Penang. READ ON


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People with disability who are in receipt of DSP are experiencing and facing additional, unforeseen costs in this time of crisis, which is causing significant levels of distress and anxiety, and only serving to further entrench DSP recipients into poverty.
It is well recognised that 50% of people with disability already live in poverty so additional costs at this time are ‘tipping people with disability over the edge.’
Currently, less than 10% of the population of people with disability in Australia are supported by the NDIS and are therefore unable to access and pay for the additional supports and services they may require during this unprecedented crisis.
Our organisations are receiving large volumes of calls and contacts from people with disability who are confused and distressed by the exclusion of DSP recipients from the Coronavirus Supplement of $550 per fortnight.
We urgently ask that the Australian Government act swiftly to include DSP recipients in the Coronavirus Supplement to ensure that people with disability are not further disadvantaged by the impact of the Coronavirus.
We also take this opportunity to reiterate that the Australian Government must immediately suspend all mutual obligation and work for the dole requirements, particularly for people with disability.
We are also concerned at the ongoing lack of access to the My Gov website (and NDIS portal) and strongly recommend that the Australian Government urgently address this issue, which is having a serious impact on people with disability, their families, and support persons.
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Disabled people & Carers need the $550 COVID-19 supplement
'Australian Greens disability spokesperson Senator Jordon Steele-John has called on Minister Ruston to urgently extend the COVID-19 supplement payment, announced as part of the government’s second round of stimulus, to disabled people receiving the disability support pension and to carers who receive the carer support payment.
“Minister Ruston has been given extraordinary powers up until the end of this year which enable her to introduce measures to ensure that Australians who receive income support can get through this crisis.
“The poverty rate amongst disabled people is extremely high compared to the rate amongst the rest of the population and we face significant barriers to entering the workforce. Now we are also dealing with extra costs for transport and medical supplies, as well as personal protective equipment to keep us safe.
"That’s why I’m imploring Minister Ruston to use those powers immediately to extend the coronavirus supplement to Australians who receive the disability support pension and the carer support payment.
“On Monday we saw government acknowledge they had left students on Youth Allowance, AuStudy and ABStudy out of their stimulus package and rectify it immediately. They need to do the same with the DSP and the carers support payment.
“Australia's peak disability organisations have called on the Minister to urgently reconsider this decision because many services disabled people rely on are being closed or withdrawn, adding to the expenses people are already facing.
"It is unacceptable that disabled people have been excluded from this stimulus package and the Greens are calling on Minister Ruston to act urgently to ensure that people in our community who are at risk can access the COVID-19 supplement to help them get through this crisis."


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As promised, here are the monosyllabic titles of Chuck Palahniuk:
I suppose Doomed and Damned are technically only one syllable too. But they are longer words, and don't go with the four to five letter titles I chose. Plus, I've already read these books, and I haven't read Doomed or Damned. Like my Vonnegut Fortitude and DeLillo White Noise pieces, these are personal projects, not commissioned by anyone. I've been a big fan of Chuck Palahniuk's writing for a long time, and lately I've been having a good time basing personal projects around books and stories. These are strictly for fun, and exercising the creative muscles that tend to atrophy if they're not flexed in new and different ways than they're used to working.
Choke, from the overview: "Victor Mancini, a medical-school dropout, is an antihero for our
deranged times. Needing to pay elder care for his mother, Victor has
devised an ingenious scam: he pretends to choke on pieces of food while
dining in upscale restaurants. He then allows himself to be “saved” by
fellow patrons who, feeling responsible for Victor’s life, go on to send
checks to support him. When he’s not pulling this stunt, Victor cruises
sexual addiction recovery workshops for action, visits his addled mom,
and spends his days working at a colonial theme park."
My idea for this one came fairly quickly. Using the fork prongs to double as legs, positioned in a very suggestive manner, dawned on me almost immediately.
Rant, from the overview: "A high school rebel who always wins (and a childhood murderer?), Rant Casey escapes from his small hometown of Middleton for the big city. He becomes the leader of an urban demolition derby called Party Crashing. On appointed nights participants recognize one another by such designated car markings as "Just Married" toothpaste graffiti and then stalk and crash into each other. Rant Casey will die a spectacular highway death, after which his friends gather testimony needed to build an oral history of his short, violent life. Their collected anecdotes explore the possibility that his saliva caused a silent urban plague of rabies and that he found a way to escape the prison of linear time..."
This image took a bit longer to get to. I was going back and forth on which themes or bits of the story to reference for a while. I was pretty much stuck on the "biohazard" symbol, and wanted to include it in some way. I finally noticed that it looks a lot like a steering wheel, and made a great vehicle (pun intended) for implying Rant's involvement in Party Crashing- and the fact that he may or may not have used his car as a way to time travel into the past.
Snuff, from the overview: "Cassie Wright, porn priestess, intends to cap her legendary career by
breaking the world record for serial fornication. On camera. With six
hundred men. Snuff unfolds from the perspectives of Mr. 72, Mr. 137, and
Mr. 600, who await their turn on camera in a very crowded green room.
This wild, lethally funny, and thoroughly researched novel brings the
huge yet underacknowledged presence of pornography in contemporary life
into the realm of literary fiction at last."
This idea also came fairly quickly. I was initially toying with images of movie cameras, clapperboards, boom mikes, and beds. Then I started thinking about how the 600 men were waiting in line for their... uh, turn, thought about "take a number" tabs, and how they almost look like the droopy tip of a condom. If you're not familiar with the book, Mr. 600, a former porn star himself, shaves his pubes.
I've heard Chuck Palahniuk's writing described as minimalist. He has a utilitarian way of constructing his prose. I wanted this series to reflect the simplicity and minimalism of his writing style.

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Joaquin Phoenix is already getting praise for his work in his new movie “Joker” but he is not the most proud of this outtake!
While Phoenix was on with Jimmy Kimmel recently, they took a look at a clip where Phoenix seems to get pretty upset when the cinematographer accuses him of being a prima donna, and calls him “Cher.”
Things get real awkward from there when Phoenix looks real embarrassed but plays it off in the most strange, confused kind of way and it goes on for a whole two minutes!
Now we’re not entirely convinced Phoenix didn’t know about it beforehand because he seems to be trying a little too hard to play along as genuinely surprised by the clip making it out there.
It’s all just super weird but maybe he’s just still in that “Joker” mindset!


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A very quiet yet potentially explosive consultation to amend the Estate Agents Act 1979 has been under way and ends this Friday. If it goes through, as seems likely, it would actively encourage consumers to bypass traditional agents completely.
The proposal, by the Department for Business Innovation & Skills, is that businesses such as online sites that act simply as 'passive intermediaries offering a limited, low-risk service' to buyers and sellers should be outside the scope of the Act.
Passive businesses are defined as those that for example, allow for exchange of information about properties for sale between sellers and prospective buyers and provide a means for them to communicate with one another.
But the proposal has sent alarm bells ringing among the very few people who knew about the consultation, which was never apparently notified to any of the trade press, and certainly not to EAT, despite much having been made of the Government's red tape challenge.
If it goes through, then a model for non-traditional agents able to operate outside the scope of legislation would, say the critics, put thousands of industry jobs in danger and, more importantly, also put consumers at risk.
It would also open the door for supermarkets such as Tesco to enter the fray, as it did before with a £199 cut-price model that was at that time judged to have to comply with the Estate Agents Act.
Indeed, the stated intention of the proposal is to open up the estate agency market to new business models.
Interested bodies and individuals are being asked to submit their views but have only until Friday this week to do it.
Among the questions being asked is whether there would be any beneficial or detrimental effects on consumers, and whether there could be any unintended consequences. This is obviously a vital issue for the whole industry and we ask you to post your comments below.
Views can be emailed to: email@example.com
The consultation can be seen here link here

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