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#32770803 2020/08/08 To Up
Hypoxia-induced increase in Sug1 leads to poor post-transplantation survival of allogeneic mesenchymal stem cells.Allogeneic mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs) from young and healthy donors are immunoprivileged and have the potential to treat numerous degenerative diseases. However, recent reviews of clinical trials report poor long-term survival of transplanted cells in the recipient that turned down the enthusiasm regarding MSC therapies. Increasing evidence now confirm that though initially immunoprivileged, MSCs eventually become immunogenic after transplantation in the ischemic or hypoxic environment of diseased tissues and are rejected by the host immune system. We performed in vitro (in rat and human cells) and in vivo (in a rat model) investigations to understand the mechanisms of the immune switch in the phenotype of MSCs. The immunoprivilege of MSCs is preserved by the absence of cell surface immune antigen, major histocompatibility complex II (MHC-II) molecule. We found that the ATPase subunit of 19S proteasome "Sug1" regulates MHC-II biosynthesis in MSCs. Exposure to hypoxia upregulates Sug1 in MSCs and its binding to class II transactivator (CIITA), a coactivator of MHC-II transcription. Sug1 binding to CIITA in hypoxic MSCs promotes the acetylation and K63 ubiquitination of CIITA leading to its activation and translocation to the nucleus, and ultimately MHC-II upregulation. In both rat and human MSCs, knocking down Sug1 inactivated MHC-II and preserved immunoprivilege even following hypoxia. In a rat model of myocardial infarction, transplantation of Sug1-knockdown MSCs in ischemic heart preserved immunoprivilege and improved the survival of transplanted cells. Therefore, the current study provides novel mechanisms of post-transplantation loss of immunoprivilege of MSCs. This study may help in facilitating better planning for future clinical trials.
Ejlal Abu-El-Rub, Niketa Sareen, Glen Lester Sequiera, Hania I Ammar, Weiang Yan, Asmaa M ShamsEldeen, Ilan Rubinchik, Meenal Moudgil, Heba S Shokry, Laila A Rashed, Sanjiv Dhingra
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#32770789 2020/08/08 To Up
Disulfide-linked allosteric modulators for multi-cycle kinetic control of DNA-based nanodevices.Nature employs sulfur switches, i.e. redox-active disulfides, to kinetically control biological pathways in a highly efficient and reversible way. Inspired by this mechanism we describe here a DNA-based synthetic nanodevice that acts as a sulfur switch and can be temporally controlled though redox regulation. To do this we rationally designed disulfide DNA strands (modulators) that hybridize to a ligand-binding DNA nanodevice and act as redox-active allosteric regulators inducing the nanodevice to release or load its ligand. Upon reduction, the allosteric modulator spontaneously de-hybridizes from the nanodevice and, as a result, its effect is transient. The system is reversible and has an unprecedented high tolerance to waste products and displays transient behavior for over 40 cycles without significant loss of efficiency. Kinetic control of DNA-based ligand-binding nanodevices through purely chemical reactions paves the way for temporal regulation of more complex chemical pathways.
Erica Del Grosso, Irene Ponzo, Giulio Ragazzon, Leonard J Prins, Francesco Ricci
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#32770768 2020/08/08 To Up
The role of DBP gene polymorphisms in the prevalence of new coronavirus disease 2019 infection and mortality rate.Since December 2019, coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19), caused by severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2), has given rise to emerging respiratory infections with a pandemical diffusion. The vitamin D binding protein (DBP) with emphasis on its regulation of total and free vitamin D metabolite levels in various clinical conditions. The main goal of this study was to evaluate if there is any association between the DBP gene polymorphism at rs7041 and rs4588 loci and the prevalence of COVID-19 and its mortality rates caused among populations of ten countries including Turkey. Positive significant correlations were found between the prevalence (per million) and mortality rates (per million), and GT genotype (p < 0.05) while there was a negative significant correlation between prevalence (per million) and mortality rates (per million), and TT genotype at rs7041 locus among all populations (p < 0.05). However, no significant correlation was found at rs4588 locus. GT genotype was found to confer this susceptibility to the populations of Germany, Mexico, Italy, Czech and Turkey. The variations in the prevalence of COVID-19 and its mortality rates among countries may be explained by Vitamin D metabolism differed by the DBP polymorphisms of rs7041 and rs4588. This article is protected by copyright. All rights reserved.
Lutfiye Karcioglu Batur, Nezih Hekim
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#32770745 2020/08/08 To Up
Ion Homeostasis for Salinity Tolerance in Plants: A Molecular Approach.Soil salinity is one of the major environmental stresses faced by the plants. Sodium chloride is the most important salt responsible for inducing salt stress by disrupting the osmotic potential. Due to various innate mechanisms, plants adapt to the sodic niche around them. Genes and transcription factors regulating ion transport and exclusion like Salt Overly Sensitive (SOS), Na /H Exchangers (NHXs), High Sodium Affinity Transporter (HKT) and Plasma membrane protein (PMP) are activated during salinity stress and help in alleviating cells of ion toxicity. For salt tolerance in plants signal transduction and gene expression is regulated via transcription factors such as NAM (no apical meristem), ATAF (Arabidopsis transcription activation factor), CUC (cup-shaped cotyledon), Apetala 2/Ethylene Responsive Factor (AP2/ERF), W-box binding factor (WRKY) and Basic Leucine Zipper Domain (bZIP).Crosstalk between all these transcription factors and genes aid in developing the tolerance mechanisms adopted by plants against salt stress. These genes and transcription factors regulate the movement of ions out of the cells by opening various membrane ion channels. Mutants or knockouts of all these genes are known to be less salt-tolerant compared to wild types. Using novel molecular techniques like analysis of genome, transcriptome, ionome and metabolome of a plant, can help in expanding the understanding of salt tolerance mechanism in plants. In this review, we discuss the genes responsible for imparting salt tolerance under salinity stress through transport dynamics of ion balance and need to integrate high-throughput molecular biology techniques to delineate the issue. This article is protected by copyright. All rights reserved.
Insha Amin, Saiema Rasool, Mudasir A Mir, Wasia Wani, Khalid Z Masoodi, Parvaiz Ahmad20 ug100ug Lyophilized100 μg100ug100 μg100ug
#32770723 2020/08/08 To Up
Structure-based design of peptides that trigger Streptococcus pneumoniae cell death.Toxin-antitoxin (TA) systems regulate key cellular functions in bacteria. Here, we report a unique structure of the Streptococcus pneumoniae HigBA system and a novel antimicrobial agent that activates HigB toxin, which results in mRNA degradation as an antibacterial strategy. In this study, protein structure-based peptides were designed and successfully penetrated the S. pneumoniae cell membrane and exerted bactericidal activity. This result represents the time during which inhibitors triggered S. pneumoniae cell death via the TA system. This discovery is a remarkable milestone in the treatment of antibiotic-resistant S. pneumoniae, and the mechanism of bactericidal activity is completely different from those of current antibiotics. Furthermore, we found that the HigBA complex shows a crossed-scissor interface with two intermolecular β-sheets at both the N- and C-termini of the HigA antitoxin. Our biochemical and structural studies provided valuable information regarding the transcriptional regulation mechanisms associated with the structural variability of HigAs. Our in vivo study also revealed the potential catalytic residues of HigB and their functional relationships. An inhibition study with peptides additionally proved that peptide binding may allosterically inhibit HigB activity. Overall, our results provide insights into the molecular basis of HigBA TA systems in S. pneumoniae, which can be applied for the development of new antibacterial strategies.
Sung-Min Kang, Chenglong Jin, Do-Hee Kim, Sung Jean Park, Sang-Woo Han, Bong-Jin Lee
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#32770587 2020/08/07 To Up
Nucleation of Tiny Silver Nanoparticles Using a Tetrafacial Organic Molecular Barrel for Potential Use in Visible Light Triggered Photocatalysis.Coordination-driven self-assembly of discrete molecular architectures of diverse shapes and sizes is well studied in last three decades. Use of dynamic imine bond for designing analogous metal-free architectures is a growing challenge in recent time. This article reports an organic molecular barrel (OB4R) as a potential template for nucleation and stabilization of very tiny (< 1.5 nm) Ag nanoparticles (AgNPs). Imine bond condensation of a rigid tetra-aldehyde with a flexible diamine followed by imine-bond reduction yielded the discrete tetragonal organic barrel (OB4R). Presence of molecular pocket ornamented with eight diamine moieties is potential for encapsulation of silver(I). The organic barrel was finally used as a molecular vessel for the controlled nucleation of AgNPs with fine size tuning via binding of Ag(I) ions in the confined space of barrel followed by reduction. Transmission electron microscopic (TEM) analysis of the Ag(0)@OB4R composite revealed that the mean particle size is 1.44±0.16 nm. The composite material has ~52 wt% silver loading. The barrel supported ultrafine AgNPs [Ag(0)@OB4R] are found to be efficient photocatalyst for facile Ullmann-type aryl-amination coupling of haloarenes at ambient temperature without using any additives. The catalyst was stable for several cycles of reuse without any agglomeration. The new composite Ag(0)@OB4R represents the first example of discrete organic-barrel supported AgNPs employed as photocatalyst in Ullmann-type coupling reaction at room temperature.
Partha Sarathi Mukherjee, Bijnaneswar Mondal, Pallab Bhandari
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#32770567 2020/08/07 To Up
Epigallocatechin gallate and theaflavin gallate interaction in SARS-CoV-2 spike-protein central channel with reference to the hydroxychloroquine interaction: Bioinformatics and molecular docking study.SARS-CoV-2 or COVID-19 pandemic global outbreak created the most unstable situation of human health-economy. In the past two decades different parts of the word experienced smaller or bigger outbreak related to human coronaviruses. The spike glycoproteins of the COVID-19 (similar to SARS-CoV) attach to the angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE2) and transit over a stabilized open state for the viral internalization to the host cells and propagate with great efficacy. Higher rate of mutability makes this virus unpredictable/less sensitive to the protein/nucleic acid based drugs. In this emergent situation, drug-induced destabilization of spike binding to RBD could be a good strategy. In the current study we demonstrated by bioinformatics (CASTp: computed atlas of surface topography of protein, PyMol: molecular visualization) and molecular docking (PatchDock and Autodock) experiments that tea flavonoids catechin products mainly epigallocatechin gallate or other like theaflavin gallate demonstrated higher atomic contact energy (ACE) value, binding energy, Ki value, ligand efficiency, surface area and more amino acid interactions than hydroxychloroquine (HCQ) during binding in the central channel of the spike protein. Moreover, out of three distinct binding sites (I, II and III) of spike core when HCQ binds only with site III (farthest from the nCoV-RBD of ACE2 contact), epigallocatechin gallate and theaflavin gallate bind all three sites. As sites I and II are in closer contact with open state location and viral-host contact area, these drugs might have significant effects. Taking into account the toxicity/side effects by chloroquine/HCQ, present drugs may be important. Our laboratory is working on tea flavonoids and other phytochemicals in the protection from toxicity, DNA/mitochondrial damage, inflammation and so on. The present data might be helpful for further analysis of flavonoids in this emergent pandemic situation.
Smarajit Maiti, Amrita Banerjee
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|Contact this shelter/rescue group to see their pets for adoption.|
Little Nibblers Rescue
Pet adoption saves lives. Adopt a pet and you'll have a friend for life! Contact us, or contact another local humane society, animal shelter or SPCA.
Lees Summit, MO 64086
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Cities, Towns, and/or Counties We Serve:Kansas City, MO area including Lees Summit, Blue Springs, Liberty, and some Kansas locations.
About Our Rescue Group:We are a small animal rescue for rats, mice, hamsters, gerbils, guinea pigs, and occasionally rabbits. We have partnered with the Missouri House Rabbit Society to rescue animals from local shelters that are threatened with euthanasia due to lack of interest from the public in their area. We also take in owner surrenders for no fee but request supplies be donated with him/her to offset the cost of their care.
We hold the belief that all animals deserve respect, not just their potential predators. We are a no-kill not for profit home-based foster rescue group and are always looking for foster homes for our little nibblers.
We are fairly new, having started operation in 2011 and are always willing to accept donations of cages, bedding, and other supplies. We are looking to start having "meet the critters" events in the near future. All applicable animals are spayed/neutered prior to adoption to prevent further breeding.
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Come Meet our Pets:As all of our adoptable animals are kept in foster homes (to help keep them more social and healthy), an appointment is required to view our adoptable animals. We are also looking into holding adoption events at local stores (only rabbits and larger animals will be available for viewing in person, we will have pictures of any other animals for their safety).
Our Adoption Process:We require potential adopters to fill out our online adoption application as well as (if approved) sign the adoption contract. Adoption fees vary by animal type. Rabbits are $55 for males, $65 for females (exceptions are made for already altered animals). Normal Rats are $10/pair or $7 each, hairless are $20/pair or $13 each (can be paired with a furred friend for $15/pair). Hamsters are $10 each for syrians and $10/pair for bonded dwarf pairs. Gerbils are $10/pair or $7 each.
If you fill out an adoption form or email/call us directly, it may take up to a week to get back to you due to we are foster based and not always at the computer or phone. All potential adopters must supply a picture of the cage he/she will be kept in as well as a vet reference for any other pets you may have or have had in the past.

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I don’t know if I’ll ever get over it. My wife and I had just settled into our theater seats in time to catch the previews of upcoming Hollywood remakes, which, lacking any originality, seems to be the only thing Hollywood can produce these days. We were there to see the epic cinematic masterpiece Snakes On a Plane.
But just as the opening scene began to unfold, a man in the front row leaped to his feet, and turned violently to face all of us. You always wonder what you’ll do in a situation like that. My first instinct was to shove Jenny to the floor, but my mind was racing a million different directions all at once and I was paralyzed in my seat.
Then it happened. He lifted his hands to his mouth, took the deepest of breaths and screamed, “WOOOOOLF!”
The pandemonium that ensued was indescribable. Men and women sprinting for the exits, the elderly being trampled underfoot, spilled popcorn peppering the floor, and the smell of crushed Jujubes filling the air. I saw selfish parents abandon their children to save themselves. I saw a Catholic priest administering last rites to a young man whose legs appeared to have been gnawed nearly in two.
My wife and I were the lucky ones that day. But I will tell you that life will never be the same. There’s little question that both of us will be in and out of counseling the rest of our lives, and our children are going to have to live with the empty blank stares, the flashbacks, and the aggressive temperament that plagues those of us who have endured something so traumatic.
And sadly I know we are not the only ones to have dealt with wolves in a theater.
That’s why with all the condescension that poor Nancy Pelosi is facing today for her comments to an interviewer that aired yesterday, I stand in solidarity with her. She was asked why she supported the notion of the Parks Service denying a permit of alt-right activists to gather and demonstrate at Crissy Field in San Francisco. Her words were an oratorical work of art:
“Because the Constitution does not say that a person can shout, yell wolf in a crowded theater. You are endangering people, then you don’t have a constitutional right to do that.”
Hear, hear. As one who has survived the harrowing experience of the real thing, I can’t fathom how any of us could find it justifiable for just anyone to stand and shout “Wolf!” in a theater when there really aren’t any there. And frankly, I’m thankful that there’s at least one politician in America brave enough to say it.
I understand that all the evidence seems to indicate that Nancy Pelosi has become dangerously unhinged in both speech and behavior. But if she’s the only leader with the moxie to address this seventh-rail of American politics, I stand with Nance.


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Today the oeuvre of French architect and designer Jean Prouvé is considered essential to the history of 20th-century design. Prouvé’s furniture designs were determined by the interior spaces that the pieces would inhabit, developed in tandem with the era’s Modernist conceptions of the art of living and harmonious habitats.
This comprehensive, exquisitely produced volume—orchestrated by Galerie Patrick Seguin—is a new and enriched version of the monograph originally published in 2007. It adds to the existing scholarship, most of which focused on Prouvé’s architecture. It includes a collection of interviews with collectors and design professionals, a detailed biography of Prouvé penned by his daughter Catherine Prouvé, and essays by design historian Raymond Guidot and architecture historian Catherine Coley.
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“We loved your performance last night at Skipper's, and we're enjoying playing your CD again today. Great job! You are all very talented!”
“We went to the historic Bradfordville Blues Club in Tallahassee, Fl last Saturday.
I had some doubts about the act- The Jamie Eubanks Band (because of their age) but wanted to see the place.
I just sent out an invite to a lot of my friends to "like" their page.
These boys are SOLID!
They deserve a listen (especially the live stuff on YouTube)!
and I am picky about live shows.”
“The Jamie Eubanks Bands return to the corner stage Saturday, August 30 at 10:00pm to rock the rafters and pack the jook.
Jamie just keeps getting hotter with each show. His guitar wizardry is amazing, captivating audiences from the first note. Kevan McCann, a whirling dervish on thundering bass and vocals along with jumpin' James Lewis rackin' up the drums and belting vocals are two very talented musicians who complement Jamie's blazing fretwork and expand the band's vocal horizons.
These three are meant to share the stage together. They bring a wide variety of original blues and blues rock that'll make you sweat just watching them!”
— Bradfordville Blues Club
“My wife and I drove over an hour to hear these guys perform at the Alley last night. WOW!! The best band we have heard in YEARS!! They absolutely owned the crowd which gladly gave lots of love. My question is: "How can such young guys know so much about pain?" BLOOOOZE BABY! Thanks guys for a memorable evening.”
“Dale and I love these guys so much and their music is absolutely INCREDIBLE! So happy to have this band back together -- we have missed them terribly!”
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“Last night after my Solo gig...I went to hear my Boys... Jamie Eubanks James Lewis & Kevan McCann ...The Jamie Eubanks Band ....
folks....I can not say how good they were...are...will be....
Ya'll keep focused this time ....let NO distractions talk you away from The Yellow Brick Road !!!”
“What a great night at The Alley Blues in Sanford. Jamie Eubanks is an incredible young gifted entertainer (22 I believe) and I've been following him for a year now. His young bandmates are the perfect match, James is a pocket drummer with snazzy chops and Kevan's bass is smooth and expressive, plus Kevan and James sing! The youthful energy is contagious.”
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Church planting isn’t for the faint of heart. Neither is evangelism and outreach. Both require men and women who are willing to place their life, substance, families, careers and talents on the line for the sake of the kingdom of God. We can learn a lot more about church planting and outreach from a group of farmers than we can from a group of businessmen. The similarities of a farmer and a church planter, or one given to outreach, are enlightening to say the least.
Church planting is messy – The gospel is not made for the ivory and glass towers of social comfort. Men are dying without Christ and need to be rescued. However, getting into their lives can be messy and complicated. But, let us remember that we have the answer, and we must not shrink back from the call. After all, Jesus is our example and our messy lives did not keep Him from entering our world of sin and shame.
Church planting is a challenge – Farming requires the challenge to break up hard ground in preparation of the seed. Likewise, people can be hard and afraid to trust others, and for good reason. Let us be genuine friends to sinners, and let us have pure motives. Men will open up the issues of their life if they feel we are honest, respectful and caring.
Church planting is hard work – Farmers spend back breaking hours working the soil and crops in anticipation for a good harvest. Likewise, as church planters, we can expect hours of hard work, mentally and physically, as we prepare the soil we are working in.
Church planting is under appreciated – Few fully appreciate the work which goes into the produce isle at the local grocery. Likewise, late comers to your church plant will take for granted the lessons learned and the wisdom gained through the long hours of ministry and training.
Church planting is tiring – The work can create a roller coaster of emotions as you swing from joy to disappointment. This is especially true when, like a farmer, you seem to be doing a lot of planting and preparation and the crop hasn’t sprouted yet.
Church planting is rewarding – Seeing the crop come to fruition is the highlight of a farmer’s life. All the sweat, blood and tears have produced visible results which justify his hard work. Likewise, the product of our long hours will not seem rewarding until we see the fruition of changed lives through the power of the gospel.
These things also apply to outreach and evangelism. Get out there brothers. Enter the trenches of life and allow the Lord to direct you into the harvest field. Plow a straight line by not looking back to the things of this world. Sow the good seed of the Word of God and trust the results to the Lord of the harvest. Men are perishing, lives and families are being destroyed by the enemy. Let us leave the comfort of casual church, place our hands into the soiled lives of others, and get dirt under our fingernails!

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Your daily round-up of the best of Wall Street Journal’s India coverage:
India Economic Growth Slows: India’s economy decelerated in the second quarter as industrial output sagged, adding to the country’s woes as it struggles with a plunging currency and rising inflation.
India Fiscal Gap Widens on Weak Revenue: The Indian government’s fiscal deficit for the first four months of the current financial year has reached nearly two-thirds of its target for the year, as a slowing economy has affected revenue generation.
India Prime Minister Rules Out Capital Controls: Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh said Friday his government isn’t looking at imposing restrictions on the movement of capital out of the economy as he sought to allay investor concerns that have lately hurt financial markets, especially the local currency.
Shipping Corp of India Expects Iran to Release Tanker Soon: India is making progress with Iran in resolving a dispute over an Indian oil tanker that was detained by Iranian naval authorities more than two weeks ago, an executive at state-run Shipping Corp. of India Ltd., the tanker’s owner, said Friday.
Wal-Mart Prepares New India Venture: U.S. retail giant Wal-Mart Stores Inc. is expected to submit soon a formal proposal to the Indian Trade Ministry to operate supermarkets in the country, a senior government official said on Friday.
India Can’t Fly on One Wing: India’s currency and stock markets have lost a lot of altitude in recent weeks. Investors can now see this economy has been flying on just one engine, and an unreliable one at that.

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I just released a new pattern on Ravelry and it's a free one! Check it out here!
What else?? I have 2, yes 2!!!, commission designs (of sorts) and am VERY excited about that!
I have 5 patterns in my Ravelry shop now! :D
I am having a blast in general and I keep forgetting to use my blog for what it should be used for!
So... I'm quickly updating this morning and hope you all, (whoever you are!) keep it real! ;)

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Lim Sung-jae, Hwang Jung-gon, and Heo In-hoe whistle ‘Zoolibuddy’ from day one
Members of the team that won the men’s golf team gold medal at the Hangzhou 2022 Asian Games are in contention to win the 2023 Korea Professional Golf (KPGA) Korean Tour Genesis Championship ($1.5 billion in prize money) after the first day.
Lim Sung-jae (left-CJ) carded seven birdies and one bogey to shoot a 6-under 66 in the first round of the tournament at Jack Nicklaus Golf Club Korea (Par 72-7471) in Incheon, South Korea, on Wednesday to top the leaderboard. He is tied for first place with Hwang Jung-gon (center-Woori Financial Group), who had six birdies, and Heo In-ho (right-Keumgang Housing), who had seven birdies and one bogey.
Lim got off to a flying start, hitting his second and third shots to within a meter of the pin on the first, second (par-4) and third (par-5) holes for three straight birdies. With two more birdies to close out the first round, Lim showed off his unusual putting ability on the first hole of the second round, holing a 7-meter birdie putt on the 10th (par-4). He bogeyed the 17th (par-3), but finished on a high note with a birdie at the 18th (par-5), putting his third shot within 0.7 meters of the pin.먹튀검증
This is the third time Lim has competed in a domestic tournament since joining the PGA of America in the 2018-19 season, following the Genesis Championship in October 2019 and the Woori Financial Championship in May this year. After coming from behind on the final day to win both of those tournaments, Lim is looking to make it three wins in a row on the Korean Tour after taking the lead on the first day.
Cho Woo-young (Woori Financial Group), who turned pro shortly after winning a gold medal at the Asian Games, is tied for fourth after a 5-under 67 with seven birdies and two bogeys. Five other players were in a tie for fourth, including Ko Gun-taek (Daebo Construction), who is attempting to become the first Korean to win four titles in a season in the 31 years since Choi Sang-ho.
Jang Yubin (Korea Gymnastics), also returning from the Asian Games with a gold medal, carded a 3-under 69 with an eagle, three birdies and two bogeys. She is tied for 15th, three shots behind the leader.


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When you have lived in Thailand long enough that:
- it seems perfectly normal to walk past motorcycles driving on the sidewalks (not to mention to drive your own motorbike on the sidewalks)
- it seems perfectly normal to get saluted by uniformed guards when entering shopping malls, hospitals, banks and even your own neighborhood
- it seems perfectly normal to revert instantly to English with a Thai accent (once your Thai language skills fail) because you know this is more likely to get results than any other brand of English
- it becomes customary to toss t.p. it in a bin, which is always sitting beside the thrown, rather than flush it down
- it seems perfectly normal to haggle over the price of a pair of shoes, even in a shopping mall department store
- you miss som tom (green papaya salad) the most when you leave the country and make it a priority to order it first thing upon your return to The Kingdom
- you do not even blink, but instead crouch low out of respect and nimbly step around monks and your Thai co-workers when you find them composed in a semi-circle on the floor of new office space during a “new office” blessing ceremony at the start of the work day
When your stimulus responses have shifted in these ways … well then, it’s safe to say that your view of “normal” has changed from that which you left in the US.
I’m thinking about these things because I notice lately that it can be a challenge after so many years living in Bangkok to gauge what may or may not be a worthwhile experience for visitors who are stepping onto Thai soil for the first time. Every year or so my family receives such visitors, and over time I have developed a short list of experiences that I think make for an interesting trip. These are not “must see” tourist sites or museums, though you could easily incorporate some of the items on my list alongside a trip to the Grand Palace or the Sleeping Buddha. Rather, these are relatively easy (Thailand Travel 101) things one can do on their own, for the most part, that I feel provide a glimpse of how the way of life here in Bangkok, and Thailand generally, is unique from elsewhere, particularly in the Western hemisphere.
All of the below experiences require only some curiosity and a bit of initiative and a bit – though not much really – of cash.
1. GET A THAI MASSAGE. A must for the first-time visitor – Thai massage is different from other types of massage. It is like someone performing yoga on you, with lots of stretching and twisting of your body, while you lie there relatively passively. If you have never partaken in a massage before, this is the perfect opportunity because getting one is insanely affordable in Thailand; massage is considered a normal part of one’s weekly self-care routine (isn’t that awesome!?). Everyone has their favorite local place, but you, as a visiter, need not worry about getting fleeced or caught up in a dangerous or pornographic situation. There are some reliably professional massage chains in Bangkok which offer Thai massages at affordable prices. Among my favorites are Healthland and Let’s Relax. Call ahead if possible, and note that you want the 2-hour, not the 1-hour version. Trust me on this.
3. ENJOY A BEVERAGE ON A ROOFTOP BAR. If you google rooftop bars Bangkok, you will be overwhelmed. This is a good thing. Rooftop bars are awesome: city lights, sexy locations and happy hour deals make this one of the best before or after dinner experiences you can incorporate into your stay. Whatever your budget, I encourage you to go for a rooftop beverage at some point during your stay – I’m sure you can find one to suit your needs. They are cool locations away from the grime and chaos of the city streets, with fantastic city light views.
4. GET SOME TAILORED THREADS. Tailors, most run by the Sikh-Thai community here, are another incredible value. If you have never had a tailored shirt, dress or suit, now is your chance. Many moons ago, when I first moved here and became quickly frustrated by the super-small Asian sizes in department stores, I resorted to my first tailoring experience. It was so amazing that for years later I never looked back. There is something luxurious about having clothes cut to your particular body shape. And if you are uniquely tall or short in general or in places and tend to have trouble purchasing clothes off-the-rack in the West, this feature of Thailand, alone may even be worth the price of your airline ticket. The price is about the same as purchasing clothes off the rack, and much depends on the quality of the fabric (same as when you buy clothes off the rack). Nowadays, department stores in Bangkok are more likely to have Western sizes in stock. But this is also a great option for people who do not particularly love clothes shopping but also want to look good, like me, since you can go into a tailor shop once, then again for a fitting and finally pick up your goods without having to spend the entire day or several days plying the retail shops and not finding the right thing. Speaking of which, if this tailoring option sounds intriguing to you, bear in mind you will need a few days and 2-3 trips into the tailoring shop, so it is best to begin the process as early as possible during your visit. Tailors all appreciate the tight schedules visitors have and do their best to work with their customers. Including when necessary delivering the final goods to you hotel or even to the airport (!). There are many good tailors in Bangkok, but the one I frequent most often and send most of my visitors to is this one. They wholly reliable, conveniently located and work with only high quality fabrics; they are best with mens suits and office clothes for women, though I once had a lovely cashmere full length coat made from them that inspired a stranger on a train in Europe to voice a compliment.
By the way, you can and should bargain politely. It is expected. Discuss price particulars last. It need not be anything more than, after you have gone through the process of selecting the fabrics, styles and number and types of items, asking, “Would you be able to come down from that price a bit? It’s more than I am prepared to spend.”
5. EAT OFF THE STREET. There are places in Asia where this is not advisable, but Bangkok, and Thailand in general, is safe. The water is clean here (as opposed to Indonesia, for example) which makes a big difference. It is not uncommon to see presumably big-deal business folks in suits grabbing a plastic stool at their favorite humble noodle stand at the lunch hour, alongside taxi drivers and students. It also can be some of the best dining around. If you are very curious, you might even want to consider a street food tour – I recommend Bangkok Food Tours, which offer superb and very affordable street food tours in many environments, from midnight tuk tuk tours to riverside boat tours to bicycle tours. If this is of interest, consider scheduling one of these tours in the early days of your trip so that you can reap the benefits during the remainder of your stay, as you will become familiar with and capable of ordering off many street stalls after just one of tour.
6. (Bonus Experience Option!) BE A VIP AT THE MOVIES. If you’re in need of a rest day and happen to be in Bangkok, and especially if you enjoy the movies, it’s an all around better experience in Thailand, with the possibility of VIP service and seating – there are special VIP theatres in every movie house. You will note (and please participate in) the tradition of standing while a short video of Thailand and its king is played to the Thai national anthem. Each cinema company has its own video to go along with the national anthem.
That’s it. You will have many specific things to do, in all likelihood, during your first visit to Thailand. I hope these suggestions help to fill in some of the gaps and to make your visit uniquely your own.

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A curious sea-change has been occurring in the last few weeks with Arsenal’s transfer policy. Not in reference to the sale of two first team members; we’ve always sold our best players when we can get the best price for them under Wenger, rather the manager is being much more open about transfer targets.
Traditionally speaking, the club never comments on transfer rumours and similarly never announces the money involved in confirmed transfers. Wenger too, is notoriously coy about rumoured transfer targets, typically only mentioning specific targets to the foreign press and even then when the transfer is looking fairly certain. But in a summer in which we’ve sold 2 first team players for nearly 40million , ‘only’ spent 10million and thus far failed to bring in the much vaunted defensive midfielder, there seems to be a remarkable change of tactic from Wenger. Gone is the reserved Professor who never reveals his hand until the River, rather Wenger has been publically discussing who he’d like to bring in, problems with transfers and even money. The latest of which was yesterday when, at a a press conference to announce Arsenal’s charity of the year as Great Ormond Street Hospital, Wenger once again discussed the possibility of Patrick Vieira coming back to Arsenal. Last week, Wenger publically declared his disappointment at the impasse of the Chamakh transfer and earlier in the summer made reference to Phillip Melo and his admiration of Thomas Vermaelen.
The question is why? Or more pertinently, if we are to wonder why he is much more vocal about transfers, the questions are as follows:
Is Wenger trying to placate the fans?
Is he looking to be more open, perhaps responding to the very vocal criticism from the shareholders meeting last year?
Is he being very genuine and open for the sake of morale within the squad?
Or perhaps worst, is he simply bluffing, providing the illusion that he’s interested in bringing in new faces, but in reality happy to use the squad as it stands?
The truth here is that we simply don’t know. Until the transfer window closes we cannot be sure what his motivation for this change in approach is, but in many respects it doesn’t really matter given that the work of a club manager in the media is all smoke and mirrors, quotes and motivation.
So long as it’s not a bluff. If it is, then we have a problem.
Let’s not extol the virtues of Wenger and his incredible legacy that will long out last us all. We all know how much he has given us, how much he has revolutionised the club and how brilliant a manager he can be. But as we enter another season without silverware from the season previous, it is perhaps time that Wenger was forced from his pedestal to at the very least, enter into discussion as to what he is looking to do with the Club. There are many reasons to trust in Wenger and let’s realise that we as fans, don’t know as much as we think we do, but the fact that Wenger has faced criticism and questions about his transfer policy suggests that something may not be right. Why, for example, not reinvest the money generated this summer? Why not spend it on the areas of the squad that obviously need extra depth?
There are a number of reasons for this and let’s not consider the possibility that Wenger has to sell players to keep the board happy, rather consider Wenger’s staunch belief in his youth policy. This season could be the apex of his ideal. This squad is dominated by under-25 year olds, perceived ‘bad influences’ removed and now a new 4-3-2-1 formation, the basis of which is flowing, attacking, ‘tippy tappy’ football? Is this this therefore the sign of Wenger throwing the last dice and not reinvesting because he wants to prove everyone wrong?
Possibly, and that’s fine if it works, but if we end up trophy-less this year, then it will be time for Wenger to respond, not to transfer speculation but to valid criticism.


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Leadership, when taken for granted, can be misused and a pathway for negative actions that affect everyone all the way down the chain. If you’re in any type of leadership position, people are looking up to you, and you need to think about how your actions will affect others.
On Oct. 21, after being detained from a Southwest Arlines flight, a man told an FBI agent after his arrest that the “president of the United States says it’s OK to grab women by their private parts.”
This incident is just one example of how someone with a position of authority can transfer their mindset and beliefs to a mass audience. Through our president’s words, whether intentional or not, he led others to believe it is acceptable to behave in a particular manner. This is a prime an example of how leadership can be used negatively.
If we have an opportunity to stand in front of others and guide them, we need to be aware of our responsibility to shepherd people along the right track.
There are many examples of positive leadership. Chance the Rapper donated $1 million to Chicago Public Schools. Lebron James opened a public school in his hometown of Akron, Ohio. Taylor Swift used her platform to encourage people to register to vote. Emma Watson served as a UN Women Goodwill Ambassador. Baylor University President Dr. Linda Livingstone makes a point to connect with students and faculty alike in meaningful ways. These are the leaders who hold themselves to the highest standard by making sure they’re always the one who goes above and beyond.
When the people being led see this initiative, not only do they gain respect for their leader, but they are able to grow as leaders themselves. If people see leadership done well, they’re more willing to follow rules set in place when they see the person in charge taking it just as seriously as they’re expected to. A leader is expected to be the role model for the rest of the group, and when they’re not, everything starts to crumble.
Young adult celebrities are often cast into this realm. Kids look up to Disney Channel stars, and when the celebrity does something that’s not portraying them as a good role model, parents get upset, and their actions may negatively affect their career. Some argue that it’s not fair to hold celebrities to this standard, but they knew what they were signing up for when they agreed to be on a TV show or record an album aimed at pre-teens. This is a form of leadership because so many people are looking up to them, and they should take advantage of the opportunity to encourage their fans to do something positive like eat healthier or take care of the environment.
With Trump’s words still negatively affecting the actions of men, think about some of your own words or actions that could be seen as a negative portrayal of leadership. Be aware of the situations in life in which people are looking up to you and make an effort to go the extra mile to give the people an example they can follow. If we ourselves aren’t setting the standard, we can’t get mad at the people we’re leading for not following the rules.
It is a leader’s responsibility to set the example and use their leadership for something positive. Big or small, any leadership position sets the tone for how the group they’re leading will act.

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This weekend was a major moment for national service, and I want to share some of the many highlights that inspired me.
As the federal agency that leads the Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service, we worked closely with the Presidential Inaugural Committee to make the President’s National Day of Service and MLK Day into a Weekend of Service.
On Saturday, I had the honor of serving alongside President Obama, Mrs. Obama, their daughters, and members of City Year, an AmeriCorps program, at the Burrville Elementary School in Washington, DC. It was remarkable to see the President and First Lady’s passion and commitment to service up close.
It was also great to see so many Administration officials and elected leaders at all levels of government engaged in and promoting service over this weekend.
Another example comes from a service project for our military families. Vice President Biden, Dr. Jill Biden, and members of their family joined thousands of volunteers, including Senior Corps and CNCS employees, at the D.C. Armory. They spoke with AmeriCorps NCCC members who helped organize the project.
It was a remarkable experience, and we must give a special thanks to our partners Target and Points of Light, as well as Operation Gratitude. Thousands of volunteers prepared care packages and sent messages of support to our troops, military families, and first responders.
As we reflect on the Weekend of Service, we want to build on this momentum. Let's remember the sense of accomplishment and collaboration that we felt, and bring more Americans into service.
Whether you're an individual who wants to serve your community, or an organization that wants to recruit volunteers, please visit Serve.gov. This site is our year-round resource where you can find a service project near you or register your group's event.
This weekend, Americans will join their neighbors in the National Day of Service and Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service. The Corporation for National and Community Service (CNCS) encourages everyone to take some time during the holiday to make it “a day on, not a day off.
Continuing a tradition he started at his first inauguration in 2009, President Barack Obama is calling on Americans all across the country to honor the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and participate in the National Day of Service on Saturday, Jan. 19, 2013.
In 1960, when she was just 6 years old, civil rights leader Ruby Bridges was one of four children to integrate the public school system in New Orleans. Every day, she crossed a screaming mob to enter her classroom.
Americans from all 50 states will join thousands of organizations and commit to service this weekend as the Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service coincides with the 57th Presidential Inaugural and National Day of Service.
In a sermon delivered nearly 55 years ago, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. described what he called the "Drum Major Instinct” to the congregation in Atlanta’s Ebenezer Baptist Church. The words he spoke that day were the inspiration for a national service award that recognizes leaders who give their time serving others but seldom seek the spotlight.
One of the greatest things about the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. holiday is that when we pause to celebrate the life and accomplishments of the civil rights leader, we are also inspired to answer what he called life’s most persistent question: “What are you doing for others?” We can respond with action via MLK Day projects and National Day of Service activities surrounding the upcoming inauguration.
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. changed the course of history and inspired us to build what he called "the beloved community." The King Legacy of Service video tells the story of how Dr. King's birthday evolved into a national day of service.
At age 17, Congressman John Lewis was so inspired by Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. that he wrote a letter to King asking to meet him. Dr. King wrote back and sent Lewis a round-trip Greyhound bus ticket to meet with him.
Helping homeless veterans get off the streets feels like work Duane Magee was made to do, and his tireless quest puts him behind the wheel for thousands of miles each year to find them. He is living proof to vets that recovery from homelessness and incarceration is possible because their story is his story, and his quiet mission to assist them led to his nomination for a 2012 Martin Luther King Drum Major for Service Award.
The Service News Digest is a regular feature on the Serve.Gov blog. In this series, we showcase news highlights that feature national service and Corporation for National and Community Service programs. Take a look at some of the great stories that had people talking recently.
Today, President Obama, the First Lady, and Malia Obama volunteered at a local elementary school as part of a national day of service in honor of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Dr. King, who devoted his life to helping others, once said that “everybody can be great, because everybody can serve.”
Monuments are built to those who change the course of history. It is right and fitting that a memorial to Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. now stands in the heart of our nation's Capital. Even as we renew our understanding of Dr. King's legacy by visiting this beautiful monument; we can honor the legacy of Dr. King by following his example, by serving and volunteering in our communities.
On March 16, 1968, Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. made his last visit to the city of Los Angeles. He used that occasion to deliver a speech calling for an end to poverty, and to build support for a Poor People's Campaign to demand jobs, health care and housing for the country's poor.
As residents returned to New Orleans following Hurricane Katrina, a group of young black Catholics from the Archdiocese of New Orleans formed the IMANI Team (IMANI meaning “faith” or “belief” in Swahilli), a youth group from black Catholic parishes and schools that united to serve the African-American community of the archdiocese, to encourage and to help rebuild a sense of spiritual community and renewal across the Crescent City. The efforts by this group of young leaders are being recognized with a 2012 Martin Luther King Drum Major for Service award.
Thanks to so many of you, the momentum of the 2012 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service is building and the results will be extraordinary! The MLK Day of Service shines a spotlight on service as a powerful force to bridge economic and social divides - today and throughout the year.
Hurricane season is an anxious time for Americans living along the coastal regions of the United States. But when Tropical Storm Lee spread its destruction inland last September, volunteer leaders like Bruce Barney and Sharon Early made a difference in their community's recovery efforts. Their commitment led to their selection as 2012 Martin Luther King Drum Major for Service award recipients.
In 1960 when she was just six years old, civil rights leader Ruby Bridges was one of four children to integrate the public school system in New Orleans. Every day, she crossed a screaming mob to enter her classroom.
James “Major” Adams was raised on Chicago's Westside and served in the Army during World War II. When he completed his military service, Adams returned to Chicago and worked for various agencies including Jane Addams' Hull House, one of the city's oldest social and human services programs.
In this video, Reverend Lowery remembers his friend “Martin” and urges us to “look around and see who's not enjoying all the benefits that they should.” Reverend Lowery asks us, “How can we fill the gaps? How can we meet the needs of those who need the most?”
New Year's resolutions are a great way to check in with ourselves and reflect on our priorities. Resolving to eat healthy, exercise more, or spend more time with our loved ones can all be a part of using the New Year as an opportunity to become better versions of ourselves.
The Martin Luther King Jr. Federal Holiday is a National Day of Service, and a time to re-commit ourselves to serving each other and our communities. This year, CNCS will shine a spotlight on the connection between service and economic opportunity, and promote the MLK Day of Service as the first of many opportunities throughout the year for Americans to come together and tackle critical challenges for the greater good.
On the Martin Luther King, Jr. Day of Service this January, President Obama will recognize unsung heroes around the country who have answered the call to service. Inspired by Dr. King's historic speech on the Drum Major Instinct, the MLK Drum Majors for Service program --facilitated by the White House and the Corporation for National and Community Service -- welcomes the nomination of people in organizations and businesses who are serving their communities, often without recognition.
For several years now, volunteers from the Department of Transportation have observed the Martin Luther King holiday with "a day on, not a day off." And yesterday, many from DOT did so once again by working on a terrific beautification project at Ballou High School here in Washington, DC.
On Monday January 17th 2011 hundreds of thousands of Americans participated in service projects across the country. From painting schools to serving meals to writing letters to troops, these dedicated volunteers made a positive difference in their communities.
Today the First Family honored Dr. Martin Luther King with a visit to Stuart Hobson Middle School, where they took part in a mentoring project organized by Greater DC Cares’ Mentoring Matters Initiative. The President said a few quick words:
Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. devoted his life to the work of building a more just and equal society. While we have made great progress, we still have work to do to realize Dr. King’s dream. As Americans, that is a job for all of us – not just on MLK Day but throughout the year.
This week we’ll be featuring a few of the stories of the MLK Drum Major for Service award honorees. MLK Drum Majors for Service are the helping hands who perform extraordinary everyday acts of service with reliability and commitment, but who seldom receive recognition. The awards were a chance for faith and community leaders to acknowledge and honor their service.


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At Dŵr Cymru Welsh Water, we know that COVID-19 has brought with it some very difficult conditions. COVID-19 has been extremely disruptive, especially when it comes to businesses’ ability to trade and generate income.
We really appreciate that many businesses will be struggling with cash flow, which is why we’ve put in place the below temporary changes (since 23rd March) to help businesses:
• We are offering payment holidays and revised payment plans.
• We’re also stopping disconnection for non-payment.
• From 23rd March, and throughout the time a business is temporarily closed and is not occupied due to COVID-19, we will not charge you standing charges. However, we will still send bills for water and sewerage services used up to 23rd March.
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If you have any questions about your bill or account with us, visit our website for more information. Find us on Twitter @DwrCymru.

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MANILA // Seven months ago, Benigno Simeon "Noynoy" Cojuangco Aquino III was trying to figure out how he could turn down Manuel "Mar" Roxas's offer to be his vice-presidential running mate in the May 10 Philippine elections. His mother, Corazon Aquino, the president who had restored democracy to the Philippines, had died on August 1 and her only son was starting to reassess his life in politics after nine years as a congressman and three years in the Senate.
"I really couldn't see anything changing. I was caught up in a game - of musical chairs," he said at his family home in Quezon City. At the time, the thought of running for president was the furthest thing from Mr Aquino's mind. "In fact, I was trying to think how I could say no, in a graceful manner, to Senator Mar's offer," he said, sitting behind a highly polished wooden table and nursing a glass of Coca-Cola.
For a man the polls say could be the next president, Mr Aquino lives a modest lifestyle, preferring to maintain the family home rather than move to one of Manila's more luxurious and secure addresses. "My father bought this house, my three sisters and I grew up here and my mother lived here during the early days of her presidency. I would like to do the same - assuming the neighbours don't mind," he said with a smile.
"The palace [Malacanang] has had a negative effect on presidents who have lived there," he added, pointing out that the late dictator Ferdinand Marcos and the incumbent president, Gloria Macapagal Arroyo, both chose to live at the palace in Manila rather than live outside. Mrs Aquino and her successors, Fidel Ramos and Joseph Estrada, who enjoyed greater popularity, chose not to take up residence at the palace.
There are no protective gates or barriers at either end of Mr Aquino's nondescript street and traffic freely flows past the high green front gates that shield his home from the road. The front entrance is cluttered with boxes and bags of election material and the living room is painted yellow - the colour his mother wore during the heady days of people power in 1986 that eventually saw Marcos forced from office and into exile after 20 years of rule.
"Besides, if you are living in your own home you can walk around in your grungy old shorts and no one will notice," he said. Dressed in a black shirt and slacks, Mr Aquino is relaxed and confident with less than 60 days left to go in the campaign. This week he will campaign in northern Luzon and in particular Ilocos Norte - the home province of Ferdinand Marcos. It was on August 21, 1983, in the dying years of the Marcos regime, that Mr Aquino's father, the opposition leader Benigno Servillano "Ninoy" Aquino was assassinated. The murder catapulted Mr Aquino's mother into the spotlight as a standard bearer for democracy and reconciliation.
The living room is dominated by paintings by his mother and religious statues. On one wall hangs a coloured portrait of Cory Aquino and opposite are sketches of his parents. Chinese wooden furniture and oriental rugs fill the room. So what made Mr Aquino, who turned 50 on February 8, change his mind and run, forcing the Liberal Party to swap him with his friend, Senator Roxas, the party's original candidate?
"At my mother's funeral a guy said to me: 'Will you run, Senator?' I didn't know him - he was just an ordinary guy. At first I said no. He said: 'What if I can get one million signatures?' I said no. He came back a few minutes later said: 'What about two million'?" A devout Catholic, Mr Aquino sought divine guidance and advice from friends and family. Then, 40 days after his mother's death, he announced he would run, exciting what would have been a dull campaign.
Many Filipinos see Mr Aquino as an honest man not tainted by corruption and scandal like so many other politicians in the country. A bachelor, Mr Aquino says he is his own man. "Yes, I do have a panel of advisers, but what comes out of my mouth is what I believe in, not just a sound bite." Mr Aquino said he has had no media training for this election and resents people telling him what to do and how to react. Some critics say that while in Congress and the Senate he achieved very little, but Mr Aquino counters by saying, "as a politician I have never been a self-promoter - I just did my job."
Others have said he is living in the shadow of his parents, to which Mr Aquino says: "I'm perfectly OK with that. My father shed blood for democracy in this country and my mother was unending in her fight to do the right thing for the people." @Email:email@example.com

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No, unfortunately, Phillips 66 does not accept EBT for payments. EBT, which is commonly used by those receiving SNAP benefits, is intended to be used strictly for purchasing eligible food items at authorized retailers. While Phillips 66 is a popular chain of gas stations and convenience stores, they do not participate in the EBT program.
EBT cards are solely designed for the purchase of food and groceries at approved locations. Although SNAP recipients may be able to find food items at some convenience stores, gas stations, or supermarkets attached to them, the EBT payment method at such places can only be utilized for eligible food purchases.
It’s essential to remember that EBT benefits are specifically allocated to assist struggling individuals and families with their nutritional needs and are not intended to be used for non-food items or services like gasoline at Phillips 66 or any other gas station.
If you are a SNAP recipient looking to utilize your EBT benefits, I recommend visiting local grocery stores, supermarkets, or farmers’ markets that participate in the SNAP program. These authorized retailers will have the required facilities to process your EBT card for purchasing groceries, ensuring that you make the most of your assistance benefits.
Always remember to check the signage displayed at stores or consult the SNAP retailer locator available on the official SNAP website for a comprehensive list of approved food retailers in your area.
I hope this clarifies the situation and helps you make more informed choices when using your EBT benefits.
Eligibility requirements for SNAP and EBT
Being aware of the eligibility requirements for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) and Electronic Benefits Transfer (EBT) is crucial for individuals seeking assistance with their grocery expenses. Both SNAP and EBT aim to help low-income households provide nutritious food for their families. Let’s dive into the eligibility criteria for these programs:
One of the primary factors determining eligibility for SNAP and EBT is the household’s income. The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) sets income limits based on the Federal Poverty Level (FPL). The FPL varies depending on the number of people in the household. Generally, households must have a gross income at or below 130% of the FPL to qualify for SNAP benefits.
Note: Some states have higher income thresholds, and deductions for certain expenses like housing, childcare, and medical costs might be considered when determining eligibility. These adjustments can vary from state to state.
In addition to income limits, SNAP and EBT also consider household assets when determining eligibility. Assets usually include cash savings, bank accounts, vehicles, and real estate. However, certain assets are excluded from consideration, such as a primary home and retirement accounts. Asset limits vary by state, ranging from $2,250 to $3,500.
Note: Households with a member who is elderly, disabled, or receiving certain types of benefits (e.g., Temporary Assistance for Needy Families) may be exempt from the asset limit altogether.
Residency and Citizenship:
To be eligible for SNAP and EBT, applicants must be U.S. citizens or qualified non-citizens. Proof of identity and immigration status may be required during the application process. Additionally, applicants must also reside in the state where they are applying for benefits.
Note: Some non-citizens, like refugees and asylees, are generally eligible for SNAP, regardless of how long they have been in the United States.
While SNAP and EBT programs primarily aim to support households with limited incomes, work requirements are also an important aspect of eligibility. Able-bodied adults without dependents (ABAWDs) aged 18 to 49 are subject to specific work-related criteria. These individuals must either work at least 20 hours per week, participate in a qualifying education or job training program, or comply with a workfare program to maintain their benefits.
Other Eligibility Factors:
It’s important to note that eligibility criteria can vary from state to state, as states have some flexibility in establishing their SNAP and EBT guidelines. Additional factors that might affect eligibility include:
- Household size and composition
- Age of household members
- Disability status
- Receipt of other benefits like Medicaid or Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF)
Understanding the eligibility requirements for SNAP and EBT is the first step to determine whether an individual or household might qualify for these assistance programs. It’s advisable to contact your state’s SNAP office or visit the official USDA website to get specific information about your eligibility before applying.
|At or below 130% of Federal Poverty Level
|Same as SNAP
|Varies by state ($2,250 – $3,500)
|Same as SNAP
|Residency and Citizenship
|U.S. citizen or qualified non-citizen, reside in state of application
|Same as SNAP
|Varies by state, work-related criteria for ABAWDs
|Same as SNAP
Remember, the table provided here only offers a general overview of the eligibility criteria and may not include all the nuanced details. Reach out to your local SNAP office or refer to the official USDA website for accurate and detailed information.
Participating retailers that accept EBT
Electronic Benefits Transfer (EBT) is a system that allows recipients of government assistance programs, such as the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), to make purchases using a debit-like card. EBT cards are issued by state agencies and are used to access benefits through a variety of participating retailers, including grocery stores, supermarkets, and even some farmers markets. Let’s take a closer look at some of the participating retailers that accept EBT, specifically exploring if Phillips 66, a popular fuel and convenience store chain, accepts EBT as a form of payment.
When it comes to EBT acceptance, it’s important to note that SNAP benefits are typically intended to be used for the purchase of food items. While this generally excludes fuel and convenience stores like Phillips 66, there may be some exceptions to this rule depending on how specific retailers have chosen to partner with SNAP. Let’s explore the options.
1. Grocery Stores/Supermarkets:
- Grocery stores and supermarkets are the primary retailers that accept EBT.
- These establishments offer a wide range of food items, including fresh produce, dairy products, grains, canned goods, and more, making them ideal for SNAP recipients.
- Common grocery store chains that accept EBT include Walmart, Kroger, Albertsons, Safeway, and Publix.
2. Farmers Markets:
- Many farmers markets across the country have embraced electronic payment systems, including EBT.
- This allows SNAP recipients to access fresh produce and locally sourced products directly from farmers and vendors.
- The availability of EBT acceptance at farmers markets may vary by location, so it’s recommended to research and contact specific markets in your area to determine if they accept EBT.
3. Convenience Stores:
- While SNAP benefits are generally not accepted at convenience stores, there may be a few exceptions worth mentioning.
- Some states have implemented pilot programs to allow certain convenience stores to accept EBT for eligible food purchases.
- These programs are typically targeted in areas where access to traditional grocery stores is limited.
Now, let’s address the question at hand: Does Phillips 66 take EBT?
Unfortunately, as a fuel and convenience store chain, Phillips 66 does not typically accept EBT as a form of payment. This is because their primary focus is on fuel products, snacks, beverages, and other non-food items that are not considered eligible for SNAP benefits.
In summary, while Phillips 66 and other similar fuel and convenience stores may not accept EBT, there are many grocery stores, supermarkets, and farmers markets that do. These establishments provide a variety of food options and are designed to cater to the needs of SNAP recipients.
|Varies by location
|Some exceptions in certain states
Benefits and limitations of using EBT for food purchases
Electronic Benefits Transfer (EBT) is a system designed to help eligible individuals and families in need by providing them with access to government assistance programs, such as the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP). Utilizing EBT cards, recipients can conveniently purchase food from authorized retailers. Let’s examine the benefits and limitations of using EBT for food purchases in more detail.
1. Benefits of using EBT for food purchases:
- Convenience: EBT cards make the process of purchasing food easier and more efficient for SNAP recipients. Instead of using physical food stamps or coupons, beneficiaries can simply swipe their EBT card, similar to a debit or credit card, at authorized retailers.
- Accessibility: EBT cards can be used at a wide range of authorized retailers, including grocery stores, supermarkets, and even farmers markets. This allows SNAP recipients to have a variety of choices when it comes to purchasing food, giving them the flexibility to make healthy choices that suit their dietary needs.
- Privacy: Unlike food stamps or coupons, EBT cards offer a higher level of privacy. The use of EBT cards ensures that one’s financial situation is not disclosed to others while purchasing food items, allowing individuals to maintain their dignity and confidentiality.
- Security: EBT cards are safer and more secure compared to carrying large amounts of cash or paper food stamps. In case of theft or loss, users can quickly report and deactivate their EBT card, preventing unauthorized transactions.
- Real-time balance: EBT cards provide users with the ability to track their balance in real-time. This feature allows beneficiaries to make informed decisions regarding their food purchases and effectively budget their remaining funds until the next deposit.
2. Limitations of using EBT for food purchases:
- Eligible items: EBT cards can only be used to purchase eligible food items as defined by the SNAP program. Non-food items, such as pet food, household supplies, vitamins, and alcoholic beverages, are typically excluded. It’s important for SNAP recipients to familiarize themselves with the list of eligible items to avoid any misunderstandings.
- Restrictions on hot/prepared foods: While EBT cards can be used to buy groceries, they generally cannot be used for purchasing hot, prepared foods from authorized retailers. This limitation varies between states and exceptions may apply in certain circumstances, such as meals for the elderly or disabled. It’s recommended to check the specific guidelines in your area.
- Online purchase limitations: Although the usage of EBT cards for online grocery shopping has expanded in recent years, there are still limitations. SNAP recipients can only use their EBT card to purchase food from select online retailers participating in the SNAP Online Purchasing Pilot. It’s essential for beneficiaries to verify if their state and preferred online retailers support this option.
- Technical difficulties: Like any electronic payment system, EBT transactions may encounter technical issues, such as network failures or card malfunctions. These interruptions can temporarily hinder the ability to make food purchases, causing inconvenience for SNAP recipients. However, most system errors are resolved promptly.
3. Table: SNAP Retailers and EBT Acceptance
|Grocery Store A
|Grocery Store B
|Grocery Store C
|Farmers Market E
It’s important to note that not all retailers accept EBT cards. While the majority of grocery stores and supermarkets do, it’s recommended to verify the acceptance of EBT cards at specific retailers, such as Phillips 66, before making any purchases. This can be done by contacting the retailer directly or checking the list of authorized retailers on the official SNAP website.
Overview of the SNAP program and its impact on low-income individuals
The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), formerly known as the Food Stamp Program, is a federal assistance program in the United States that aims to provide low-income individuals and families with access to nutritious food. Administered by the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), SNAP offers electronic benefits transfer (EBT) cards that can be used to purchase eligible food items at authorized retailers.
SNAP plays a crucial role in addressing food insecurity and improving the nutrition and overall well-being of millions of low-income individuals and families. Here are some key points to understand about the program and its impact:
- Eligibility: To qualify for SNAP benefits, individuals and households must meet specific income and resource requirements. The eligibility criteria vary by state, but generally, applicants must have a gross monthly income that is below 130% of the federal poverty level and a net income below 100% of the poverty level.
- Benefit Calculation: SNAP benefits are determined based on factors such as household size, income, and allowable deductions. The USDA provides a standardized Thrifty Food Plan, which estimates the cost of a nutritious diet at different age and gender levels, to calculate benefit amounts.
- EBT Cards: Once approved for SNAP benefits, participants receive an EBT card, which is similar to a debit card. The benefits are automatically deposited into the participant’s account each month. The card can be used at authorized retailers to purchase eligible food items, including fruits, vegetables, dairy products, meats, and more.
The accessibility and ease of using EBT cards have contributed to the increased efficiency and effectiveness of the SNAP program. EBT offers benefits that cash-based assistance programs often lack, including:
- Improved tracking and accountability: EBT cards allow for electronic tracking of transactions, reducing the potential for fraud and ensuring that benefits are used solely for eligible food items.
- Flexibility and convenience: EBT cards can be used at approved retailers, including grocery stores, supermarkets, farmers markets, and even some online retailers. This offers participants a wide range of choices and convenient access to fresh and nutritious food.
- Privacy and dignity: EBT cards provide a discreet means of purchasing food, preserving the privacy and dignity of SNAP participants. The card works just like any other debit card, eliminating the stigma often associated with traditional paper food vouchers.
Now, let’s address the question of whether Phillips 66, a well-known gas station chain, accepts EBT cards:
|Acceptance of EBT Cards
Based on the information available, Phillips 66 gas stations do not accept EBT cards as a form of payment for food items. It’s important to note that EBT cards can only be used to purchase eligible food items from authorized retailers. While some gas stations may sell snacks or small food items, they generally do not meet the criteria to be considered authorized retailers for SNAP purposes.
If you are a SNAP participant looking to use your benefits, it’s best to visit grocery stores, supermarkets, farmers markets, or other authorized retailers that offer a wider selection of eligible food items. These locations are more likely to accept EBT cards and provide a better variety of options to meet your nutritional needs.
By understanding the structure and impact of the SNAP program, individuals and communities can work towards improving access to nutritious food and supporting the well-being of low-income populations.
Common Misconceptions about EBT and SNAP
When it comes to Electronic Benefits Transfer (EBT) and the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), there are several common misconceptions that often lead to misunderstandings and misinformation. As an experienced blogger in this field, it’s important to address these misconceptions and provide accurate information to our readers. Let’s take a closer look at one of these misconceptions:
5. Does Phillips 66 Take EBT?
One common misconception is whether or not Phillips 66, a popular gas station chain, accepts EBT payments. EBT cards are primarily used to purchase eligible food items at authorized retailers, including grocery stores and some farmers markets. However, EBT cards cannot be used to purchase gasoline or other non-food items.
While Phillips 66 does accept other forms of payment such as credit cards, debit cards, and cash, they do not currently accept EBT cards for fuel purchases. It’s important for SNAP recipients to be aware of this limitation and understand that EBT cards are intended for purchasing food items that are approved under the SNAP program.
Here is a breakdown of the information:
|Does Phillips 66 accept EBT payments?
|No, Phillips 66 does not accept EBT payments for fuel purchases.
|What forms of payment does Phillips 66 accept?
|Phillips 66 accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash for fuel purchases.
|Can EBT cards be used at any gas station?
|No, EBT cards are primarily used to purchase eligible food items and cannot be used for fuel purchases at gas stations.
- EBT cards are primarily used for purchasing food items that are approved under the SNAP program.
- Gasoline and other non-food items cannot be purchased using EBT cards.
- It’s important for SNAP recipients to plan their purchases accordingly and use EBT cards only for eligible food items.
- SNAP recipients can still use other forms of payment, such as cash or credit/debit cards, for non-food purchases.
By clarifying this misconception, we can help SNAP recipients better understand the limitations of EBT cards and make informed decisions about their purchases. It’s crucial to rely on accurate information when it comes to EBT and SNAP, as these programs play a vital role in providing assistance to individuals and families in need of nutritional support.
Thanks for Reading!
Now you know the answer to the burning question: Does Phillips 66 take EBT? With the convenience of Phillips 66 gas stations and the availability of EBT as a payment option, you can easily fill up your tank and grab some groceries along the way. So next time you’re on the road and in need of some fuel or snacks, don’t forget to consider stopping by a Phillips 66 station. Thanks for reading, and be sure to check back for more useful information in the future. Safe travels!

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Today Cray announced the Company has been awarded a contract to provide the Alfred Wegener Institute, Helmholtz Centre for Polar and Marine Research (AWI) with a Cray CS400 cluster supercomputer. Headquartered in Bremerhaven, Germany, AWI is one of the country’s premier research institutes within the Helmholtz Association, and is an internationally respected center of expertise for polar and marine research.
Today Nvidia announced growing momentum for GPU computing as reflected in the latest TOP500 list of the world’s fastest supercomputers. “For the first time, more than 100 accelerated systems are on the list of the world’s 500 most powerful supercomputers, accounting for 143 petaflops, over one-third of the list’s total FLOPS. NVIDIA Tesla GPU-based supercomputers comprise 70 of these systems – including 23 of the 24 new systems on the list – reflecting compound annual growth of nearly 50 percent over the past five years.”
In this special guest feature, Peter ffoulkes from OrionX offers his insights on the latest TOP500 listing of the world’s fastest supercomputers. “Most importantly increasing the number of petascale-capable resources available to scientists, researchers, and other users up to 20% of the entire list will be a significant milestone. From a useful outcome and transformational perspective it is much more important to support advances in science, research and analysis than to ring the bell with the world’s first exascale system on the TOP500 in 2018, 2023 or 2025.”
Today IBM and Xilinx announced a multi-year strategic collaboration to enable higher performance and energy-efficient data center applications through Xilinx FPGA-enabled workload acceleration on IBM POWER-based systems. IBM and Xilinx, through a private signed agreement and collaboration through the OpenPOWER Foundation, are teaming to develop open acceleration infrastructures, software and middleware to address emerging applications such as machine learning, network functions virtualization (NFV), genomics, high performance computing (HPC) and big data analytics.
Today NUMECA announced that its complete suite of CFD software powered by UberCloud application software containers are now available as a service in any cloud.
Until recently it was my firm belief that cloud computing for engineering applications is one of the next big challenges we have to solve,” said Professor Charles Hirsch, President and founder of NUMECA International, and world-renowned expert on Computational Fluid Dynamics. “But when we came across UberCloud’s new application container technology and containerized all our CFD software packages we were surprised about the ease of use and access to any computing system on demand.”
Today ARM announced new math libraries that are precision-tuned for 64-bit ARMv8-A processors. Designed for ARM-based HPC servers, ARM Performance Libraries are foundational math routines designed to enable the maximum performance of computational software. ARM math libraries take advantage of each silicon partner’s specific microarchitecture innovations and features within their SoCs based on the ARMv8-A architecture to ensure peak system performance. The HPC community will have an opportunity to see the first public demonstrations of ARM Performance Libraries at the upcoming SC15 conference.
Today the Linux Foundation announced plans to form the OpenHPC Collaborative Project. This project will provide a new, open source framework to support the world’s most sophisticated HPC environments. “The use of open source software is central to HPC, but lack of a unified community across key stakeholders – academic institutions, workload management companies, software vendors, computing leaders – has caused duplication of effort and has increased the barrier to entry,” said Jim Zemlin, executive director, The Linux Foundation. “OpenHPC will provide a neutral forum to develop one open source framework that satisfies a diverse set of cluster environment use-cases.”


UKGC Justifies Decision to Refuse to Suspend Football Index Licence
While it has since done so, the Gambling Commission in Great Britain initially refused to suspend the gambling licence of troubled operator Football Index.
The firm had been under review for around a year, although initially, the governing body had found no grounds to initially suspending their licence.
Commission Looked into Parent Company in May 2020
The parent company of Football Index, BetIndex, had been the subject of a Gambling Commission review since May 2020 due to concerns about the business.
The Commission review called for a barrister and accountant to peer into the finances of BetIndex, while also looking into what has been described as complex legal questions regarding the appropriate regulatory framework.
Despite doing this, the Commission revealed their belief that there were no grounds at the time to suspend the licence of BetIndex at that time. The UKGC also were at pains to say that such a move could also have made the business’s financial problems worse, which would not be their intention, and could put customer’s funds in peril.
Following the initial review, Football Index had made moves to take the business offline to restructure and then relaunch it. In the end, the regulatory body ultimately decided to suspend the company’s gambling licence.
The suspension came amid the company making sweeping changes to its payout system, having concluded that its initial dividend system was not sustainable.
The Gambling Commission said that it would only resort to suspension if all other avenues appear shut, something that is outlined in British law.
As of March 11th 2021, the Gambling Commission had decided that suspension of the licence was the only regulatory option left open to them.
Customer Funds in Trust Account
Following the suspension of Football Index’s licence, the Gambling Commission said that it had indeed received assurances that player funds would not be used to pay any other debts or liabilities.
The only problem here is that the courts can have the final say on that, and so legal company Leigh Day announced that it was considering the representation of the customers concerned in a group claim against Football Index to protect what is their money.
Although the Gambling Commission has been criticised by Leigh Day Solicitors and been accused of letting down the customers, they have spoken to say that BetIndex holds any customer winnings in a trust account. One has to wonder, of course, why not simply pay it all out now?
The courts bind the Commission in all fairness in matter that reach this stage. The courts will indeed have the final say over how the BetIndex funds are given out, leaving many punters to believe that their own money will ultimately be used to pay the company’s other debtors.
If this is the case, then the customers have not been let down by the Gambling Commission but by the courts themselves.
While it’s true that player account funds are held in a trust account, the platform’s terms and conditions do state that any money invested in players have no such protection and were to be considered as “sums at risk”.
The wider question, maybe then, that if invested in Football Index was allowed to be considered as the same as any other trade investment, it should never have been under the auspices of the Gambling Commission in the first place.


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A brief delay
I made it. With the emailing of the full draft of my 21st Century Gothic essay on NO COUNTRY FOR OLD MEN, I’m done. That’s it. I’ve met my deadlines for 2009. Which is remarkable because for a while there I thought I wasn’t going to make it.
(I think I made it by going a little crazy for a while.)
Of course, a lot of those deadlines were for A BOOK OF ENDINGS (six new stories, yours now via Twelfth Planet Press!), but the timetable of 2009 work made it all the way into December. Now I’ve got to start thinking about my timetable for (*gulp*) 2010. Something a little calmer, I hope, though I maybe have just signed up for another Gilgamesh project. And there’s editing for the contemporary Ishtar story soon, most likely.
Anyhoooo, the essay. It’s in & it may or may not coherently argue that the battle of good (Sheriff Bell) and evil (Anton Chigurh) for the soul of one man (Llewellyn Moss), the elements of the supernatural, the voice of despair, the struggle to believe in a God who seems less involved in the world than Satan are all Gothic elements of this modern novel. There’s other stuff, too. I refer to Anne Radcliffe and Terminator in about equal measures, and naturally I mention MELMOTH THE WANDERER more than once.
But here’s the thing: I thought I was pretty knowledgeable about gothic literature. Turns out I’m not that knowledgeable at all. It impresses me how much trust esteemed editor Danel Olson has placed in his extensive contributor list (2 volumes!).
Plus, essays. Wow, I’d forgotten how hard they can be.
For now, though, the next steps are to return to the fun stuff. My stuff. The BROKEN novel. I’d left off with John Eiger about to — well, let’s just say he could be making a big mistake.
Man, I love when characters make big mistakes. I love sitting alongside them thinking, ‘oooooohhh, buddy, you’re in trouble now….’.
But tonight some rest and something new to read that *isn’t* NO COUNTRY FOR OLD MEN. I’m thinking it’s time to return to some Michael Robotham.

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Quata Budukusu’s Quantum Riddim Album Selected For Grammy Consideration
For a musician to enter the studio and record thirteen solid songs on just one beat or riddim, it will only take deep and talent inclined such as Jacob Etroo known in showbiz arena as Quata Budukusu to do such a tremendous hard work.
Reliable information reaching www.kumikasa.com proves that the Quantum Riddim album by Quata, which is been distributed internationally by the reputable VPAL Music, has been selected for consideration for 2018 Grammy Awards for the Reggae Album Category of the year.
The Good news for all Quata Budukusu fans around the globe especially the budukusu militants is that base on the information the Consideration is the first step of attaining a Grammy. The second step is for the Academy to vote and narrow down the list to a nomination list.
The final step is for Academy members to vote for award recipients. Quata Budukusu is the first Ghanaian rapper to be signed to VPAL Music, a label which has most of its artists winning the Reggae Category at the Grammys.Over the years Quata Budukusu has championed and projected himself as one of the biggest versatile musicians in Africa and the rest of the world.
On records, Quata Budukusu is regarded as the fastest rapper in Ghana, the inventor of tongue twisting in Twi, super accomplished songwriter and the most versatile artist who does every genre of music perfectly. He can rap, sing, do dancehall, pop music and much more. So, it’s not surprise that his world breaking reggae album (Quantum Riddim) has been tipped by 2018 Grammy Awards for consideration.
Quata Budukusu, Ghana’s inventor of tongue twisting in Twi, recently broke a world record with a 13-track album featured on a single riddim Dubbed “Quantum Riddim”.The unprecedented 13-track track album titled ‘Quantum Riddim’ featured on a single riddim, in the history of world music has find itself on the table of 2018 Grammy Awards for consideration. For all your music,brands,and events promotions call Davcado on +233248407344 or email us via firstname.lastname@example.org


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Abuja (Agenzia Fides) - "The most painful aspect of the Nimbo massacre is that it was announced, expected and executed without inhibition – in broad daylight!", says His Exc. Mgr. Godfrey Igwebuike Onah, Bishop of Nsukka, in Enugu State in the south-east of Nigeria, in a statement in the aftermath of the massacre of at least twenty people which took place in the early hours of April 25, in the town of Nimbus in Uzo-Uwani Local Government Area.
"Again?" Is the question that the Bishop, in the document sent to Agenzia Fides reports noting that "similar stories had been heard from many parts of the country in recent times, including Abbi, another community in our Diocese, also in Uzo-Uwani Local Government Area".
The Bishop denounces the shortcomings of the security forces that seem to have facilitated the attackers: "the State Government is reported to have made attempts to provide security in the area prior to the incident. But what those who lost their dear ones (especially those little babies now blankly staring into an uncertain future, because their fathers have been senselessly murdered) and all of us want to know is why, as the reports go, the security forces “tactically” withdrew shortly before the attack and why, when they later returned to the scene, there was no attempt to immediately pursue and arrest the perpetrators".
The massacre is attributed to Fulani herdsmen: on April 28 a group of them attacked, in another part of Nigeria, in the State of Edo, the car belonging to Cardinal John Onaiyekan, Archbishop of Abuja. According to Mgr. Onah the attackers, as well as indiscriminately killing the inhabitants of Nimbus, in particular targeted the homes of Christian priests, both that of the Protestant pastor (which was burned) and that of a Catholic parish priest. In the latter case, only the lack of flammable liquid prevented the armed group to set fire to it.
The Bishop reports the concerns of the local population who wonders if the group that committed these atrocities are only Fulani herdsmen, or "whether Boko Haram has actually been weakened, as claimed by the government in Abuja, or has only been redeployed from the North East to the South East". (L.M.) (Agenzia Fides 02/05/2016)


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- Jan 22, 2018 -
The classification of customs duties can be divided into several categories according to the method of expropriation?
Tariff: levying tariff as a standard in accordance with the price of import and export goods
From price tax = total commodity price * from price rate
From the quantity tariff: the quantitative tariff is imposed on the measurement units (such as "tons", "boxes" and "100") in accordance with the quantity of import and export goods. From quantity tax = quantity of goods * per unit of quantity tax
Mixed customs duties: Tax on import and export goods from the mixture of price and quantity according to various needs.
Selective tariff: it refers to the two tariff rates for the same goods in the tax code, which are from the volume and the ad valorem price. When it is taxed, it should choose one more tariff, or one of which is less tax.
Sliding tariff: tariff rate, which is set from low to high, with the price of imported goods from high to low. It can play a role in stabilizing the price of imported goods.