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No COVID-19 deaths reported in South Dakota Tuesday. The total remains 2004.
Active cases in Brookings County decrease by seven and fall to 14. Total cases increase by three to 4223. There have been 37 deaths in Brookings County and there are 4172 recovered cases. The ever hospitalized number is at 161. The County is in the “moderate” community spread category.
Statewide, active cases fall below 500, decreasing by 74 to 448. Total cases increase by 75 to 124,023. There are 121,571 recovered cases. Current hospitalizations decrease by 15 to 41.
Fifty-four percent of the state has received at least one dose of a COVID-19 vaccine. Some 647,044 vaccinations have been administered in the state to 347,952 people. A total of 26,151 doses have been given in Brookings County to 14,311 people.
The latest information can be seen at the South Dakota Department of Health website.
May 25, 2021

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Are you looking for a great way to have fun and relax after a long day? Unblocked Games WTF offers the perfect solution in Getaway Shootout. This fast-paced game is sure to get your heart racing and put a smile on your face. With its simple yet addictive gameplay, Getaway Shootout is sure to become a favorite of gamers of all ages.
What Is Getaway Shootout?
Getaway Shootout is an online shooting game developed by Unblocked Games WTF. It is a fast-paced, action-packed game that features a variety of different levels. Players must complete each level by shooting their way through hordes of enemies. With its simple controls, the game is easy to learn and fun to play. As players progress through the levels they will be able to unlock new weapons and upgrades to improve their skills.
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Getaway Shootout offers a range of features that make it an enjoyable and rewarding experience. The levels are designed to be challenging, but not impossible. Players can choose from a variety of different weapons to use in the game, including shotguns, rifles, and pistols. There are also a variety of upgrades that can be unlocked as players progress through the levels. These upgrades can improve the player's accuracy and damage, as well as give them access to special abilities.
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The graphics in Getaway Shootout are quite good, especially considering the game is available for free. The game features 3D visuals that are vibrant and colorful. The sound effects and music add to the atmosphere and make the game more exciting. The sound effects are also quite realistic, adding a layer of immersion to the experience.
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Getaway Shootout is incredibly easy to pick up and play. The controls are simple and intuitive, and the game is designed to be enjoyable for players of all skill levels. The objective is simple: the player must shoot their way through the levels and survive until the end. Along the way, the player can collect power-ups and upgrades that will help them in their mission.
Getaway Shootout is designed to be highly replayable. The levels are randomly generated and different each time, ensuring that players will never get bored. The game also features a range of different weapons and upgrades that can be unlocked, allowing the player to customize their experience and replay the game multiple times. The game also features daily challenges that can be completed to earn rewards.
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Xiaomi Mi A2, the second Android One phone from the Chinese brand in India, was launched in the country yesterday. While the first Mi A2 flash sale is planned for August 16, fans have the opportunity to order the device in advance from today, August 9th. Although it is called a pre-order sale, it will be quite similar to a flash sale in nature if the company has a limited stock of pre-sale it has held in the past. The Xiaomi Mi A2 price in India remains the same for both pre-orders and flash sales, as the company does not offer any special advantages for pre-booking the device except for early shipping.
Xiaomi Mi A2 Pre-Order Details
The pre-order sale of Mi A2 will only be continued until Xiaomi receives bookings for all units it has in stock – while this means that there is no official end date for the pre-bookings, but it is still likely that the sale will take place within a few minutes. As with other Xiaomi pre-bookings, today’s pre-sale of Mi A2 requires buyers to make full payment for the mobile device online, as there is no COD delivery. Pre-orders can be placed on both Mi.com and Amazon.in at 12:00 am IST.
Xiaomi Mi A2 Specifications
The dual-sim (Nano) Xiaomi Mi A2 runs stock Android 8.1 Oreo, and as part of Google’s Android One program is certified to provide an optimized Android experience and timely updates. The company promises ‘minimally preloaded apps.’ The smartphone has a 5.99-inch full-HD + (1080×2160 pixels) screen with an aspect ratio of 18: 9 and a pixel density of 403ppi. It is protected by 2.5D curved Gorilla Glass 5. The Mi A2 is powered by an octa-core Snapdragon 660 SoC (four cores clocked at 2.2 GHz and four cores clocked at 1.8 GHz) in combination with 4 GB or 6 GB RAM.
The Xiaomi Mi A2 has a dual rear camera, with a 12-megapixel Sony IMX486 sensor in the primary camera, with 1.25-micron pixels with a f/1.75 aperture. It uses a 20-megapixel IMX376 sensor as a secondary camera on the back, with 2-micron pixels, 4-in-1 Super Pixel technology, and f/1.75 aperture. The setup of the reversing camera also has a flash module. At the front, the Mi A2 carries the same 20-megapixel sensor, complete with a soft-light flash module.
Xiaomi is looking for various ‘AI Camera’ functions, including Portrait mode (available on the front camera), Beauty Mode 4.0 and face recognition. There is also a ‘Smart Lens Selection’ function, which selects the right rear sensor based on the lighting conditions. The smartphone also offers electronic image stabilization (EIS) for video recording. As we said, the Xiaomi Mi A2 is available in two built-in storage options – 64 GB and 128 GB – depending on the purchased variant.
Connectivity options on the Mi A2 include 4G VoLTE, Wi-Fi 802.11ac (dual-band, 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz), Bluetooth v5.0, GPS / A-GPS and a USB Type-C (v2.0) port. There is no 3.5 mm headphone jack on the phone. It carries a fingerprint sensor on the rear panel, while other sensors on board include an accelerometer, ambient light sensor, digital compass, gyroscope and motion sensor. The Xiaomi Mi A2 has a 3000mAh battery that supports Quick Charge 4.0, but the smartphone comes with a regular 10W charger in the box. It measures 158.7×75.4×7.3mm and weighs 168 grams.
Xiaomi Mi A2 Price
Xiaomi Mi A2 price in India is Rs. 16,999 for the variant with 4 GB RAM and 64 GB storage space; the basic 32 GB storage model is not launched in India, as Gadgets 360 had reported earlier. The company also said during the launch event in India that the 128 GB storage space and 6 GB RAM of the smartphone will be released in the country at a later date. This means that you only have one variant today to order in advance.


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Writers' Association Publishing House and HC 100 project will release a new book to celebrate the 100th
HCM CITY — Poems and literary works by late writer Hoang Cầm, a leading poet in revolutionary literature during the 1950s and 1960s, will be featured in a special project called Hoang Cầm 100 Năm (Hoang Cầm - 100 Years).
The project, launched in HCM City this week, aims to celebrate the poet's life 11 years after his death. It will collect, record and release works by poet Cầm, as well as documents and articles about the artist’s life and career.
The project will help readers, cultural researchers and writers learn more about Cầm’s works. Young writers are encouraged to send their creations related to Cầm to promote the project via the email firstname.lastname@example.org
“Through our project, we hope readers, authors, poets and artists in theatre, music and movies, can work together to learn about and introduce Vietnamese poetry and Cầm in particular,” said Bui Hue Chi, one of the project’s makers.
Chi is working with the artist’s family to run the project.
Cầm was born in 1922 into an intellectual family in Thuận Thanh District in the northern province of Bắc Giang.
He began writing poetry at the age of eight and his poems were first published when he was 14. He graduated from senior high school in 1940 and began his career as a writer and translator.
At the beginning of the war against the French, he joined the National Salvation Youth Union, a group of patriotic young men and women operating under the leadership of the Viet Minh (League for the Independence of Viet Nam).
He joined art and literature activities to serve the resistance movement between 1944 and 1950. In 1952, he worked as the head of the Military Art & Music Troupe in Ha Noi.
He was a founding member of the Viet Nam Writers' Association in 1957. In 2007, he was awarded the State Prize for Literature and Arts.
His famous works include poems Ben Kia Song Đuống (The Other Side of Đuống River) and La Dieu Bong (Love Leaves), and the dramatic play Kiều Loan (Ms Kiều Loan), which highlight themes about the country, women and love.
Ben Kia Song Đuống is used in textbooks for high school students.
Kiều Loan has been adapted into plays and cheo (traditional opera) staged by leading theatres in Ha Noi and northern provinces, including the Viet Nam Drama Theatre and Ha Noi Cheo Theatre.
For his contributions, Cầm was honoured with the State Award for Literature and Arts, the highest award in Viet Nam. VNS


Kanye West And Pastor Joel Osteen Going On Tour To Save Souls
(AllHipHop News) Kanye West is reportedly taking his Sunday Service choir on tour alongside the famed pastor and televangelist Joel Osteen.
The pair recently performed together at Joel's Lakewood Church in Texas and, according to TMZ, they're plotting to take the show on the road across the U.S.
The publication reported the 42-year-old rapper and Joel, 56, are planning to host sermons in Los Angeles, Miami, New York, Chicago, and Detroit.
It comes after reports emerged the pair have booked New York's Yankee's Stadium for May 2nd, 2020 - which will apparently be the first stop on the jaunt - before the duo take over the Guaranteed Rate Field in Chicago sometime in September, 2021, as well as L.A.'s Dodger Stadium sometime that same year.
In November, the Jesus is King star helped the pastor fill his 16,800-seat, non-denominational Christian megachurch, and the resulting three-hour videos amassed over 4.8 million views across social media platforms.
Kanye's wife Kim Kardashian recently gushed over her husband's performance with his new pal, calling the set "amazing" and "so major."


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HomeFacebookTwitterMinnesota EconomyHealth CareFamiliesGovernanceEducationEmployee FreedomWhen a high school slides downhill from pre-eminence to mediocrity, one symptom is violence. A school that no longer stands for high standards has a harder time maintaining control over its more unruly students. Such violence may be racial in nature, but that shouldn’t be a surprise in a school where students have been taught from kindergarten that the most important thing about them is the color of their skin, and that members of some races are relentlessly oppressed in 21st century America–even the ones privileged enough to attend, for example, Edina High School. A school whose highest purpose is stimulating racial conflict can hardly pretend to be shocked when racial conflict turns to violence.
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The mainstream media is in a dilemma. What to do when a black woman verbally attacks Islam on twitter?Oh, I know! don’t identify the attacker as black, call her a white supremacist. Readers will presume she is a snow-white, rebel-flag-toting, pickup-driving redneck. Until they are found out to be liars, of course. But by then who cares, the story will have been read a million times.
In 2014, the Obama administration promulgated a “guidance” to America’s public schools that threatened federal investigations and litigation against schools where black students are disciplined (e.g., by suspension) more often, on a pro rata basis, than white students, on the ground that such numerical discrepancy is evidence of discrimination. Many schools responded by adopting discipline quotas, which meant in practice that after a certain number of students of a particular race had been suspended, teachers and administrators were helpless to enforce any kind of discipline in classrooms.

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§ 29. Mr. PATRICK MEEHAN
asked the Secretary to the Treasury whether Sir George Holmes, the Chairman of the Board of Works (Ireland), is about retiring; if so, can he state the date on which his retirement will take place; can he say whether Sir George Holmes has accepted the new superannuation scheme; and what retiring allowance he is at present entitled to?
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Sir George Holmes is retiring in October next on reaching the age limit. He was not entitled to adopt the provisions of the Superannuation Act, 1909, being over sixty years of age at the date of the passing of the Act. His application for superannuation has not yet been received by the Treasury.


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Is the new Atkins diet good for you?
The Atkins Diet says that its eating plan can prevent or improve serious health conditions, such as metabolic syndrome, diabetes, high blood pressure and cardiovascular disease. In fact, almost any diet that helps you shed excess weight can reduce or even reverse risk factors for cardiovascular disease and diabetes.
Why is the Atkins diet controversial?
The Atkins diet and similar low-carbohydrate diets could have other deleterious effects as well. The high protein of a low-carbohydrate diet could lead to hyperuricemia (leading to joint pain and gout) and hypercalcuria (leading to kidney stones, hypocalcemia, and osteoporosis).
What are the dangers of the Atkins diet?
Has side effects: Eating a very low-carb diet like Atkins can cause electrolyte imbalances, constipation, dangerously low blood sugar and kidney problems.
Is Atkins 20 or 40 better?
With Atkins 20, you start by eating only 20 net carbs per day and eventually add more carbs (and food options) as you move through its four phases. This plan is recommended for people who have 40 or more pounds to lose. With Atkins 40 you can eat, you guessed it, 40 net carbs per day.
Which is Better Atkins or keto?
Atkins and keto are both low-carb diets that may benefit weight loss, diabetes management, and heart health. Their main difference is that you gradually increase your carb intake on Atkins, while it remains very low on the keto diet, allowing your body to stay in ketosis and burn ketones for energy.
What is the success rate of the Atkins diet?
One review of 10 studies compared 7 popular diets and found that Atkins was most likely to result in significant weight loss after 6–12 months. Plus, 75% of the studies indicated that Atkins may be effective for long-term weight loss ( 3 ).
Is Atkins diet expensive?
It’s kind of expensive. Atkins, by virtue of making you eat fresh, non-processed food, is a pricey diet to maintain.
Is keto or Atkins better?
Both require a significant reduction in calories from carbohydrates and encourage a person to get their calories from fats. The keto diet puts greater restrictions on the source of calories. The Atkins diet starts very restrictive but becomes less so over time, allowing a person to eat a greater variety of foods.
Can I drink vodka on Atkins?
The Bottom Line Certain types of alcohol are low-carb or carb-free and can fit into a low-carb diet. These include light beer, wine and pure forms of liquor like whiskey, gin and vodka. However, it’s best to stick to no more than 1–2 drinks per day, as excessive intake may slow fat burning and cause weight gain.
Can you eat as much as you want on Atkins?
The Atkins diet is a low-carb diet, usually recommended for weight loss. Proponents of this diet claim that you can lose weight while eating as much protein and fat as you want, as long as you avoid foods high in carbs.
How many carbs are you allowed on Atkins?
You eat only 20 grams of Net Carbs daily. That’s significantly less than the FDA recommendation of 300 grams of carbohydrates daily. The goal of phase 1 is to rev up your body’s ability to burn fat. And because you lose the most weight during this phase, it is designed to motivate you to stick with the diet.
What are the new Atkins?
A typical New Atkins menu consists of greens, seafood, eggs, butter, bacon, cream, meat, cheese, olives, olive oil , and non-starchy vegetables. Just like with the original, the updated version asks you to avoid dried fruit, added sugar, refined carbs, juices, grains, and most snacks or sweets.
What is Dr Atkins diet plan?
The Atkins diet was created in 1972 by Dr. Robert Atkins. The Atkins Diet is a plan for monitoring the amount of carbohydrates and protein that are eaten every day, with the purpose of reducing body fat and increasing energy.
What is the Atkins diet program?
The Atkins Diet is a popular low-carbohydrate eating plan developed in the 1960s by cardiologist Robert C. Atkins. The Atkins Diet restricts carbs (carbohydrates) while emphasizing protein and fats. The Atkins Diet has several phases for weight loss and maintenance, starting out with a very low carbohydrate eating plan.


U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. Chris Bogdan has said the F-35 Lightning II joint strike fighter program continues to move forward to address current flight restrictions and other challenges, DoD News reported Wednesday.
Lisa Ferdinando writes Bogdan indicated the F-35 development program is scheduled for completion by the latter half of 2017.
“What we’re trying to do right now is work toward that very large $50-plus-billion contract and turn that into a modernization program,” Bogdan told reporters at a roundtable event.
The report said ongoing updates to the Lockheed Martin-built fighter jet include a heavy/light weight switch and a head-restraining device to support pilot safety in case of ejection from the aircraft.
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On the surface, nootropics– also called smart drugs– sound like something out of a science fiction movie. They are drugs designed to improve creativity, focus, energy, alertness, and problem-solving skills without any medical indication (meaning, without being prescribed for a specific medical condition). The concept is alluring: you take a pill and suddenly you're able to think clearer and accomplish more. It sounds too good to be true, but is it?
In pop-culture, these drugs are often associated with tech entrepreneurs and students. It's not uncommon, especially on college campuses, to hear about folks illegally abusing medications like Adderall during exam season, but that's not necessarily what we're talking about. Adderall is a prescription drug designed to treat ADHD, meaning that it's created with an intended medical indication. Instead, let's take a look at drugs like Aniracetam, Oxiracetam, Lion's Mane, and Huperzine A. These are readily available for purchase and are often branded as substances you can take to increase your alertness and other mental faculties.
Nootropics comprise a billion-dollar industry in the United States as folks are quick to try to increase their productivity and output while decreasing their effort. Even though some folks swear by them, research is a bit mixed. For starters, very few nootropics have been approved by the FDA as substances that are shown to increase mental acuity. Research around the efficacy of nootropics shows mixed results at best, making it difficult to validate whether or not they're entirely effective.
So, let's start by taking a look at what we do know about nootropics.
Nootropics, also called smart drugs, are drugs, substances, or medicines created with the aim to improve the cognitive functions of healthy subjects in particular memory, attention, creativity, and intelligence (intended as problem-solving ability) in the absence of any medical indication (Frati, Kyriakou, et al 2015).
Common over-the-counter nootropics include Aniracetam, Oxiracetam, Lion's Mane, and Huperzine A. While there is some evidence to indicate that these substances have a positive effect no mental faculties, they are not approved by the FDA and most studies promoting their functionality are not controlled, double-blind tests.
Nootropics are designed to stimulate your brain's production, uptake, and release of key neurotransmitters that are associated with learning, memory, focus, and mood.
As explained by Suliman, Taib, et al.,
Natural nootropics have been disclosed to stimulate the release of dopamine, uptake of choline, cholinergic transmission, function of α-amino-3-hydroxy-5-methyl-4-isoxazole propionate (AMPA) receptor, turnover of phosphatidylinositol, and activity of phosphatase A2 . Some of the natural nootropics act as a positive allosteric modulator for acetylcholine or glutamate receptor . The release of neurotransmitter  and the increase activity of neurotransmitter  induced by natural nootropics facilitate the long-term potential (LTP) and improve synaptic transmission.
Nootropics come with a plethora of possible side effects. Most commonly, nootropics can cause elevated heart rate, insomnia or trouble sleeping, elevated blood pressure, and blurry vision.
In a 2017 article for Vice, writer Sam Nichols tested five of the internet's most commonly promoted nootropics and compared them against his baseline mental performance. While his results did little to affirm the effectiveness of nootropics, he did point out that the side effects aren't discussed enough and the negative effects outweighed some of the benefits that he experienced. Chief among his concerns with the side effects was the fact that most of the substances he tested made it difficult for him to sleep at night when following the recommended dosage. Additionally, some of the substances tested left him feeling hungover the next day– if you've ever tried to focus or work while hungover, you know that that's the exact opposite of "increased mental acuity."
In my opinion, no.
Based upon the research available to us, it seems that the positive effects of nootropics are somewhat minimal. On top of that, because nootropics aren't regulated and approved by the FDA, it can be difficult to know for-sure what you're actually buying. Brands love to embrace "proprietary blends" that mask compound ratios and leverage the placebo effect. Many of the readily available nootropic substances on the market are just caffeine that is fortified with proprietary herbal or chemical blends.
For better and more sustainable results, try getting adequate rest, being hydrated, practicing mindfulness, and having a good ol' cup of coffee. You may respond well to nootropics or be particularly susceptible to the power of suggestion, but given the side effects, the cons seem to outweigh the benefits.
Perhaps I'm old-fashioned, but I see focus and personal development as being similar to getting in shape. While you may be able to medicate or leverage supplements to shortcut some of your progress, if you want sustainable, long-term results, there's no alternative to putting in the work. You can't abuse your body and mind repeatedly and then expect a pill to remedy your shortcomings.
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One of the few people to be directly mentioned in the primary text of the 12-Step program Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) was William James. James, who is often considered one of the forefathers of psychology and a great contributor to modern addiction recovery in its early stages, discussed what it means to slowly recover rather than have an instantaneous “spiritual awakening.” This is one of the ways we approach treatment at The Phoenix Recovery Center.
Rather than rush a critical experience, we prepare our clients for the next steps of long-term recovery. The idea of “growth” is paramount at our recovery center. While initially turning the corner of reducing dependence from active addiction is essential, working on the root causes of one’s addiction is just as important.
At The Phoenix Recovery Center, we have the ability to not only present an unmatched rehab environment, but also have the programs in place to help our clients move on from our doors and into society. From here, our clients will be able to take the next right steps rather than step back into their old dangerous and detrimental behaviors.
Planning for Long-Term Recovery
William James also touted the importance of focused forward momentum in life and not dwelling on the past. He once stated, “Acceptance of what has happened is the first step to overcoming the consequences of any misfortune.” We believe that this declaration applies directly to our philosophy at our recovery center.
Our goal is not simply to help our clients “get sober.” We believe that when the focus is on sobriety rather than recovery, it can have unfortunate consequences down the road. What do we mean by “recovery rather than sobriety?” What we mean is that alcohol or substances are a symptom of the overall disorder.
We feel that treating the root causes that underly the behavior of addiction is critically important to long-term recovery. Yes, our state-of-the-art recovery center can get our clients sober, but if there is no plan to stay sober in a healthy and fulfilling way, then the chances of relapse can be relatively high.
Life After Treatment at The Phoenix Recovery Center
One of the primary tenets of recovery in 12-Step programs is “one person in recovery helping another.” We believe in this philosophy as well. Patients at the Phoenix undergo personal, individualized treatment, as well as group therapy to help them find peers and stay motivated through the recovery process.
But what do the next steps of a healthy life look like after leaving The Phoenix Recovery Center? The first step is determining a healthy living situation. Whether in a sober living facility or a healthy home environment, being around people who also care about recovery is crucial to maintaining sobriety.
One of the next steps is also making sure that the client has the tools and resources to stay connected to the recovery community. Whether through a 12-Step program, recovery companionship, or individual or group therapy, relating to others who specialize in addiction recovery or have been through it themselves can be incredibly helpful.
Maintaining a Healthy Recovery
To quote William James again, “Success or failure depends more upon attitude than upon capacity successful men act as though they have accomplished or are enjoying something. Soon it becomes a reality. Act, look, feel successful, conduct yourself accordingly, and you will be amazed at the positive results.” After leaving our recovery center, it is all about taking the next right action.
Understanding and avoiding the “people, places, and things” that can trigger craving and relapse is one of the best ways to maintain a healthy long-term recovery. Before leaving our recovery center, we try to impart what those things look like to each of our clients. We feel that taking a uniquely individualized approach to each of our clients also greatly increases their chances of recovery.
No one’s addiction journey is the same, and no one’s recovery should be the same, either. While it may seem contradictory, we try to impart that having an individual plan that involves the help of others is a great way to approach long-term recovery.
Utilizing Recovery to Help Others
Many people that enter a recovery center for alcohol or substance use disorder feel ashamed of their past behavior. This is understandable, as the life of active addiction can take us to negative places that we once thought unthinkable of going to.
However, after going through our treatment program, we hope that our clients understand that their personal story, which used to bring them shame, can now be used as their greatest asset in helping others. This is the amazing cycle of unified recovery.
James also said, “The greatest use of a life is to spend it on something that will outlast it.” This is why our primary purpose is to help our clients recover because we know that a life saved at our recovery center is also an opportunity to save many lives we will never see.
We understand that recovery does not end once a client leaves our care. That is why we make it a point to focus on the steps after the initial treatment program. Whether it is a sober living house, acquiring a recovery coach, or entering a group program, we can help get you where you need to be. For more information, call The Phoenix Recovery Center at (801) 438-3185.

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Weather you have a comfortable lunch or a glamorous dinner: In the BERGRESORT SEEFELD****S the quality of the dishes as well as the variety of the wine cellar convinces you. In the lovely established restaurant or at the sunny terrace you can order culinary pleasures of plain fare or international dishes.
A good reputation has also the large wine cellar where 120 wines from all around the world are stored. To find yourself the suitable wine accompany to the menu we have a Sommelier in our restaurant. Surely you’ll find a wine after your fancy.
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It has been announced that Hair & Beauty are still able to operate!
So YES, we are still open!
We will be operating under the guidelines of the Australian Department of Health and the World Health Organisation and their recommendations for minimising the spread of COVID-19.
Our strict practices include:
—Being vigilant with hygiene standards ensuring all surfaces, machines and products are cleaned with a high-grade disinfectant spray.
—Ensuring our therapists wash their hands with soap and water before and after performing treatments.
—Using disposable beauty applicators, bed rolls, gloves, paper towels and other supplies for all services.
—Adhering to local and state health requirements relating to sterilising reusable instruments.
If your unsure please give us a call or contact us online via our website!
To help reduce the possible spread of COVID-19, our salon team members are implementing the following additional measures:
—All high customer contact areas including the reception areas, eftpos machines, iPads, and treatment rooms will be cleaned on a regular basis using an appropriate disinfectant. —High touch point areas include doors, door handles, the counter, the waiting area, cabinets, treatment beds and pillows.
—There will be hand sanitiser at the front counter and in each of the treatment rooms (where supply is available).
—Salon team members may request all customers to use the hand sanitising gel supplied and to please cover coughs/sneezes and dispose of tissues appropriately.
—Our Standard Operating Procedure for all treatments is for all team members to wear disposable gloves for each treatment or service undertaken.
If you have recently returned from Overseas and/or are experiencing any cold or flu like symptoms, we would ask that you isolate yourself by way of a home quarantine. Even though you may not have any symptoms, you may be a carrier and may be contagious for up to 14 days.
If at any time you develop a fever, a cough, sore throat or shortness of breath within 14 days of travel or have had contact with a person with confirmed coronavirus, you should immediately isolate yourself from other people. Contact your GP or your emergency department or call the Health Direct helpline on 1800 022 222 and seek medical attention as soon as possible.
If you have an appointment with us, and are experiencing any symptoms or believe you may have been in close contact with the virus, please contact us and we will reschedule your appointment at your convenience.
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Hemp oil has restorative and nutrition value, and it can be both used externally as well as ingested. Research is currently being conducted on pinpointing how exactly these compounds present in hemp oil help in bringing down inflammation and alleviating pain, particularly because hemp oil appears to work even when other medications do not.
Many people claim that they have cured their depression, anxiety, OCD, and many such diseases by using marijuana. However, it is not required to follow the same method to get the same results, especially if one wants to steer clear of the illegal route and say no to having an altered state of mind. There have been several studies over the past few years affirming that CBD, the biochemical substance present in hemp oil, is full of nutrition, vitamins, and minerals, and has proved beneficial in getting relief from stress and anxiety. Some researchers, in fact, say that hemp oil may be the most advantageous compound for human body as well as mind.
Ongoing investigations have demonstrated that cannabinoids have good anti-inflammatory properties. This implies that hemp oil will have an immediate and direct effect on any inflammation based health problems, for example, joint pain due to arthritis, rheumatoid joint inflammation, osteoarthritis and some more.
Consuming hemp seeds along with the application of hemp oil can help the arthritis patients get relief faster, as the nutritional value increases. To elaborate, you get nutrition by consuming the hemp seeds and get relief from pain through external application of the hemp oil.
Hemp Oil is helpful in treating Arthritis Pain
Hemp oil is characterized with a low percentage of THC. THC is the biochemical substance that cause the mind-altering "high" state that everyone keeps talking about. Hemp oil has extremely low measures of THC (
NEW DELHI , Jan. 2, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — Hemp oil is extracted from the plant called "Cannabis Sativa". Despite the fact that it is a similar plant from which marijuana (hemp’s infamous cousin), people have finally started realizing its benefits. The difference between the two is especially crucial for those who want to keep any mind-altering substances at bay; on that note, it is important to note that hemp is the non-mind-altering version of the cannabis plant.
Bottom line is, if you want some of the inflammatory management benefits of Cannabis sativa oil, but are against consuming CBD, using hemp-based cosmetic products or hemp oil for pain is a fantastic choice. It is natural, available and legal everywhere, and it literally has only benefits, with zero side effects.
As the research indicates, pain and inflammation can be effectively treated with both hemp oil and CBD oil. More than that – chronic inflammation in its many forms appears to be root cause of most chronic health issues plaguing the modern world today. This goes both for somatic and neurological conditions.
How Can You Use Hemp Oil for Pain?
Specifically to this topic, CBD interacts with the endocannabinoid system, one of the key endogenous systems regulating pain sensation, which has modulatory actions at all stages of pain processing. The interaction of CBD with this system creates analgesic (pain relief) and anti-inflammatory effects.
In fact, due to its high nutritious value and ability to moisturize without clogging pores, hemp oil has been used for decades as a dietary supplement and for making cosmetic products. Hemp oil has also been shown to be very beneficial for the cardiovascular system, the brain, and the skin, among other organs.
CBD oil is basically hyper-charged hemp seed oil. The second most present cannabinoid in cannabis plants, cannabidiol (CBD), has a plethora of health benefits, some of which have been widely scientifically validated, while others are undergoing research as we speak.
Pharmacognosy Review: “Plants used to treat skin diseases.”
While the cannabis plant has high THC levels (up to 28%), the hemp plant’s THC concentration does not exceed 0.3%. Thus, products derived from the hemp plant are unlikely to create a “high” and are mainly used for medicinal purposes.
A dermatology study found that oral consumption of hemp seed oil improves symptoms of atopic dermatitis, also known as eczema. Researchers attribute these results to the fatty acids found in hemp seed oil.
Amounts and Dosage
Cannabis and Cannabinoid Research: “A Review of Hemp As Food and Nutritional Supplement.”
Experts agree that this 3:1 fatty acid ratio is ideal for health benefits in humans.
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EuropeanJournal of Lipid Science and Technology: “Physiochemical studies of hemp (Cannabis sativa) seed oil using enzyme-assisted cold-pressing.”


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IN.LINE HARNESS $35 – $42
Front-clip harnesses are often recommended for managing a dog who pulls; attaching the leash in front of the dog’s chest helps disrupt his straight-ahead pulling by shifting his chest and shoulders to the side. But a front-clip harness can be successful at this only if the whole harness doesn’t slide sideways on the dog when he pulls, and many front-clip models do. Also, those with designs that cross the dog’s chest horizontally are known to interfere with the dog’s shoulder movement.
The in.Line Harness solves these problems with a unique feature we haven’t seen anywhere else: a cleverly designed front connection point (seen in inset photo) that tightens on only one side of the front of the harness when pulled; it also helps prevent the whole thing from sliding out of place under pulling pressure.
The in.Line has a second D-ring leash attachment on the padded back, so it can be used with a double-ended leash (connected in front and back) or just on the back like a regular harness. The underside of the harness is also padded for comfort and to help secure its ergonomic position.
Another nice feature: The receptacles for the girth strap buckles are positioned on top of the back pad and made with a plastic shield that prevents a long-coated dog’s hair from getting caught in the buckles as you are trying to fasten them.
The in.Line harness comes in five sizes (XS to XL) and two colors. – N.K.

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Ferrari really is working on a hybrid car, says company CEO Amedeo Felisa. Turbos and biofuels are also being looked at as alternatives. The hybrid concept will debut in America later in the year.
In the near future we might not speak of petrolheads but perhaps of electroheads or batteryheads. The world is changing and doing so fast. Signs are there for all to see and when a brand like Ferrari starts harping on about emissions and uses words like "E85" then you know for sure that the world of automobiles will never be the same again.
In recent months rumours of a Ferrari hybrid have been circulating, culminating in the leaking of a schematics that was reportedly proof that Maranello is working on a hybrid 4x4 system. Sceptics, as sceptics ought to, shunned this supposed development and swore that Enzo himself would rise up against such a thing. Now Ferrari CEO Amedeo Felisa has confirmed that other powertrain solutions besides the company's famed V8s and V12s, are being investigated by its engineers.
These solutions would include technologies like hybrids. Turbocharging is also on the cards but would, according to Felisa, still allow Ferraris to rev high. Biofuel is also an option since "the ECU in the California can already adapt to E85, so the know-how is there". More than any other model this car is ready to meet 2014 Euro emissions regulations, but one model will just not be enough.
About this hybrid then. When would the faithful Tifosi see something tangible like a concept car on that front?
"Not at Frankfurt," said Felisa, "but shortly thereafter, probably at an American show." Smells like the Los Angeles Auto Show in December.
We can't help but wonder if Enzo appreciates these latest developments.

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Encyclopedia of the Jewish Diaspora: Origins, Experiences, and Culture, Volum 2
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iKON Thanks Fans On 2nd Debut Anniversary And Hints At Upcoming Comeback
iKON is celebrating their second anniversary since debut!
On September 15, the members relayed a message through YG Entertainment, saying, “We can’t believe it’s already been two years since our debut. We’ve made it this far thanks to all the love and support everyone’s been giving us. We genuinely want to thank you all.”
“Every now and then, we watch videos of our debut concert and get overwhelmed with excitement. We will always try to be a humble and hard-working group,” they added.
iKON also hinted at a potential comeback, saying, “We’re working day and night to release our new music as soon as possible. Please wait a little longer.”
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We have no idea what breeds have mixed together to make St Nick SO fluffy! He has black and brown shading but then tan shading by his eyes.
He is approx 8 weeks old and is coming along in his house and crate training as much as an 8 week old pup can....minimal! He can sit on command though!
Happy and outgoing in between numerous naps each day, Nick is sure to bring lots of laughter and frustration to any home brave enough to consider adding a puppy to their home.
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Russian drones launch multiple attacks on Kyiv amidst NATO summit
Russia carried out a series of drone attacks on Kyiv and other regions for the second consecutive night, coinciding with Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelenskyy’s scheduled meeting with NATO leaders. The onslaught involved at least 15 drones, prompting Ukraine’s air defense systems to engage in repelling the aerial assault in the hours leading up to the high-level NATO gathering.
Ukrainian Air Force officials confirmed that they successfully intercepted and destroyed 11 of the Iranian-made Shahed drones, which were launched by Russia in the early hours of Wednesday morning. “A difficult night… The enemy attacked our area with ‘Shaheds,'” shared Ihor Taburets, the military head of the Cherkasy region southeast of Kyiv, via the Telegram messaging app. Two individuals sustained injuries during the attacks, and a non-residential infrastructure facility caught fire, although the exact number of drones targeting Cherkasy and Kyiv remains unknown.
Serhiy Popko, the head of Kyiv’s military administration, acknowledged that the air assault occurred on the “504th day of the full-scale invasion of the Russian Federation into Ukraine.” This marked the continuation of Russia’s previous drone strikes on Kyiv and other locations carried out in the early hours of Tuesday morning, utilizing Iranian Shahed drones.
The Institute for the Study of War (ISW), a Washington, DC-based think tank, revealed that the Ukrainian military reported shooting down a significant number of drones, specifically 26 out of 28 Shahed 131 and 136 drones. Analysts at ISW believe these attacks were likely a “demonstrative response to the 2023 NATO Summit” that commenced in Vilnius, Lithuania, on Tuesday.
In addition to targeting Kyiv, Russian drones also attacked port infrastructure and a grain terminal in the Odesa region, according to Ukrainian military commanders. The ISW pointed out that these strikes on port facilities coincide with the first day of the NATO summit and might be an attempt to dissuade NATO members from providing further military assistance to Ukraine. The ISW further speculated that Russia’s actions could be a warning to Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, who played a crucial role in brokering a prisoner exchange agreement. The return of five Ukrainian Azovstal commanders to Kyiv on July 7, as supported by President Erdogan, has reportedly drawn displeasure from the Kremlin.
Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov voiced dissatisfaction, stating that Moscow had not been informed about the decision to repatriate the Ukrainian commanders from Turkey, as per the agreement. This displeasure, coupled with the drone attacks, suggests that Russia is employing various tactics to exert pressure and influence the ongoing conflict in Ukraine.


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My oh my does Portland have quite the fabulous pride-filled week ahead of it, and lucky us, it’s one of our favorite weekends! Really. It’s like a holiday… so, HAPPY PRIDE!!
- 6.14: Tonight is a very special night for the Q Center and the Gay & Lesbian Archives of the Pacific Northwest (GLAPN): Queer Heroes Northwest celebrates the opening of their exhibition at the Q Center. The Queer Heroes NW project is a local movement to honor LGBTQ pioneers and leaders that were nominated by the greater LGBTQ community online during Pride month. The reception will be held in the Aaron Hall Gallery from 5:30-8PM. After the Q Center, the exhibition will be hitting the road so catch it while you can!
- 6.14: Join the sweaty and fierce fun at the 1 year Anniversary and Pride Kick Off at Queerlandia! There’s a $5 cover, but who cares- that’s inside is priceless; plus, $1 of all admissions is donated to Bradley Angle’s LGBTQ Survivors of Domestic Violence Program. There will be performances by DJ Hold My Hand, Chelsea Starr, Dazzle Punch and many more accompanied by scandalous vendors and a fabulous photobooth. You’d be crazy to pass a photobooth up! Dance the night away at Embers from 9PM-2AM. Sounds like a party you won’t want to miss.
- 6.15: Pride Week just keeps the parties coming! On Friday at the Leftbank Annex, the annual dance party fundraiser, Gaylabration, will be kicking off at 9:30PM. This year, there’s THREE DJ’s bumping beats for your dancing pleasure: DJ Skiddle, DJ Chris Cox and DJ Vize. Tickets are $25 Pre-sale and $35 at the door, but if you feel like a VIP, it’s $100. A portion of the night’s proceeds support Basic Rights Oregon and their fight for LGBT Equality. What’s better than dancing the night away AND building good karma?
- 6.16: Here’s something for everyone to enjoy. The Portland Gay Men’s Chorus will be performing their Summer of Love: Music of the Beatles show at the Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall this Saturday from 7:30-10PM. These men are sure to remind you that “All You Need Is Love” during their evening serenade. Since this is an Official PrideNW event, It’s the one and only night PGMC is performing their lovely number, so you might want to grab a ticket while you still can!
- 6.16-6.17: Pride Northwest is back and we couldn’t be happier to have them. There are a number of events taking place this weekend during the Portland Pride Festival & Parade at Tom McCall Waterfront Park. Take a look at their schedule to get the full scoop! Just make sure that you don’t miss the Portland Gay Pride Parade starting at 11:30AM on Sunday!
- 6.20: Following Pride Weekend, Basic Rights Oregon is throwing Rice, Beans and Collard Greens, an all ages dance party for Queer and Trans Peope of Color, and their friends and families. The rager will be held at Holocene from 8:30-11PM and there is a $5 cover, but no one will be turned away for lack of funds. There will be a bar for those 21+. All are welcome so show your support and dance your heart out.
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- Red Dress: ReDEMPTION announced that they raised more than $15,000 from this year’s event. Not only was the Red Dress Party a blast, but it brought the organization’s total charitable contributions to $252,000!
- In honor of Gay Pride Month, SOHITEK Gallery is hosting a queer group art show, F**king Gay, addressing the stereotypes, assumptions and ambiguity surrounding the LGBTQ community. Go take a peek at their post-Pride Parade party this Thursday or at some point this month- it’s a definite must see.
- We all knew pop-star Ke$ha was a proud supporter of the LGBTQ community, but who she was a minister. She performed a commitment ceremony for her close friends in Malibu, Calif last weekend. Nothing beats a celeb with a passion for equality and love for all.


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US: World Food Prize president circulates letter supporting biotechnology
It also expresses appreciation for the theme and honorees of this year's World Food Prize.
The event, which will be held in Des Moines in mid-October, is unfortunately being criticized in some NGO activist circles for honoring three leaders in agricultural biotechnology research.
This letter serves a similar purpose as that which was signed last year and sent to the President supporting the role of ag innovation in feeding the world.
Public opinion surrounding GMOs seems to be slowly shifting, and this is just another step on the road to increasing public knowledge and consideration of the great potential of this technology.
To read the letter click here.
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Other news in this sector:
- 2023-11-29 New partnership to explore weed species cultivation indoors
- 2023-11-29 “There is still a high demand for additional square meters for cultivation"
- 2023-11-29 Smooth transition for greens to Yuma in 2023
- 2023-11-28 Tomato yields decrease in Morocco as the weather gets colder
- 2023-11-28 Fresh Select overcomes challenges to lead innovation in salad and leafy greens industry
- 2023-11-28 First expansion of allotment greenhouse Houten
- 2023-11-28 "Delayed bell pepper plantings this season could lead to less watermelon being planted in spring"
- 2023-11-27 "Challenging weather conditions for lamb's lettuce sowing"
- 2023-11-27 “Berries are booming in Canada”
- 2023-11-27 "Intensive greenhouse horticulture and extensive organic horticulture are a perfect match"
- 2023-11-27 Webinar: 4 common grower problems solved with digital agronomy
- 2023-11-24 "Showcasing how to grow food in harshest conditions"
- 2023-11-24 Benin: Climate-resilient vegetable varieties thrive in local conditions
- 2023-11-23 A plea for government support in Russian vegetable seed production
- 2023-11-22 Strategies for maximizing your greenhouse efficiency in winter
- 2023-11-22 US (NY): Governor Hochul inaugurates new indoor food production system in East Buffalo

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The Royal United Services Institute (RUSI) this week published a 40-page report on Russia adapting its financial and trade strategies to mitigate the effects of western sanctions. In addition to the sanctions evasion methodologies Russia has adopted after it invaded Crimea in 2014 and the resulting sanctions, including selling assets to close associates and family members and import substitution, Moscow is taking a page out of Iran’s playbook and is now gravitating toward other heavily sanctioned countries and organizations to learn additional mitigation strategies and establish mutually beneficial trade relationships.
- Russia is now obtaining restricted key microchips and electronics at pre-invasion levels, as Moscow improves its strategies to circumvent sanctions. European companies are selling to third countries, which in turn resell the goods to Russia.
- Russia’s second-largest bank, VTB, last month opened an office in Tehran. The two countries have begun connecting their financial systems to facilitate transactions outside the global SWIFT payment system.
- Russian wineries such as Abrau-Durso continue to obtain supplies from Italy and France through third-party countries. Customs data show that Abrau-Durso continued importing corks from Corticeira Amorim via Turkey after the EU embargo went into effect last year, with customs declarations reflecting the change from Portuguese firm Amorim Cork to the Turkish logistics company Mepline Logistics, based in Istanbul.
Although Russia’s economy—ranked 11th in the world—is bigger than Iran’s, Moscow is studying Iran’s strategies for dulling the effects of western sanctions, especially as Russia works to obtain key parts and technologies needed to sustain its defense sector and war machine and struggles to sell its energy—a key revenue generator. Studying Iran’s sanctions evasion methodologies and assessing how they can be adapted for an economy Russia’s size can help augment our ability to analyze Russia’s possible next strategies to circumvent western restrictions.
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Compliance and Due Diligence
Ukraine’s envoy to the UN, Sergiy Kyslytsya, at a UN Security Council Meeting accused Russia of destroying Ukraine’s Khakhovka dam this week. Kyslytsia noted that Russia has been in control of the dam for more than a year, and that it was physically impossible to blow it up by shelling, accusing Russia of blowing it up with mines. Ukraine is seeking additional sanctions against Russia over the incident—specifically the Russian missile industry and the nuclear sector.
OFAC this week sanctioned seven individuals and one entity for conducting influence operations to destabilize Moldova. Treasury says the malign influencers are part of a global disinformation operation that targets not just Ukraine, but also the United States, the Balkan countries, the EU, and the UK. The entity is a porcelain and ceramics manufacturer in Kaluga, Russia, linked to Alexey Losev, who has also been designated for conducting reconnaissance in Moldova in an effort to weaken the government.
Treasury this week sanctioned several entities based in China/Hong Kong and one Mexican centro cambiario (exchange house). The latter is linked to the Jalisco New Generation Cartel (CJNG) and launders drug proceeds, moving money between Mexico and the United States. Exchange houses in Mexico are often used by cartels to move illicit proceeds, and many are owned or controlled by the cartels, especially those close to the US border. The entities in China and Hong Kong are part of a network that’s linked to Iran’s ballistic missile program that conducts financial transactions and facilitates the procurement of sensitive parts and technologies.
OFAC last week sanctioned two individuals and two entities for helping Iran’s censorship efforts. Technology company Arvan Cloud—a key partner of the Iranian regime that helps block information in the country and works with Iranian intelligence services—and two of its senior employees have been sanctioned. ArvanCloud Global Technologies—Arvan Cloud’s Dubai-based affiliate—has also been designated.
The EU this week sanctioned nine Russian individuals under its Global Human Rights Sanctions Regime for sentencing outspoken Kremlin critic Vladimir Kara-Murza to 25 years in prison on politically motivated charges and false allegations. The individuals include the Deputy Minister of Justice of the Russian Federation responsible for enforcing the “foreign agents” legislation, Russian judges and other members of the judiciary, and a senior Russian prison official responsible for the poor treatment of Kara-Murza, endangering his health.
The European General Court this week dismissed the lawsuit of sanctioned Belarussian oligarch Alexander Shakutin who sued to have sanctions imposed against him in 2020 removed. Shakutin is in construction, agriculture, and machine-building and is among the nearly 200 individuals sanctioned by the EU for the repression of protests following the sham elections in 2020.
The crypto industry continues to fight OFAC’s sanctions on Tornado Cash, with the Blockchain Association and the DeFi Education Fund becoming the latest industry advocates to file an amicus brief in support of Coin Center’s lawsuit against Treasury over the designations. The groups claim the software is not owned by anyone, and that OFAC “conjured” up a “person” so it could impose sanctions against the crypto mixer.
The State Department on Friday sanctioned former Haitian Prime Minister Laurent Lamothe for “significant corruption,” alleging that he misappropriated at least $60 million from the Haitian government’s PetroCaribe infrastructure investment and social welfare fund for private gain. The State Department says Lamothe’s direct involvement in the management fund as a public official also contributed to the current instability in Haiti.
Former Royal Canadian Mounted Police deputy commissioner, Peter German, last week highlighted the money laundering risks associated with the lack of transparency in British Columbia about who owns or controls commercial fishing licenses, quota, and vessels in Canada. He also stressed that the lack of transparency about ultimate beneficial owners of fishing licenses and quotas makes them vulnerable to exploitation by state actors, transnational criminal organizations, and money launderers.
The SEC this week sued crypto exchange Binance and its CEO Changpeng Zhao (CZ), alleging multiple securities violations. The SEC also says that Binance used two US banks—Silvergate Bank and Signature Bank, both of which failed this year—to move billions of dollars around the world. In its lawsuit, the SEC says that Binance officials, including CZ, moved hundreds of millions, and in some cases billions, of dollars through the regional banks to accounts associated with companies in places like Kazakhstan, Lithuania, and the Seychelles—risky jurisdictions often used by illicit actors to launder money. AML experts say that the large, rapid transfers (as well as the risky jurisdictions) should have raised red flags.
European consumer advocate organizations have filed a complaint with EU consumer protection agencies calling for social media platforms to toughen crypto advertising rules and require networks, such as YouTube, TikTok, and Twitter to ban influencers from promoting crypto. The EU’s new Markets in Crypto Assets (MiCA) regulation requires that crypto providers obtain a license to advertise in EU countries, and the parallel Digital Services Act imposes extra constraints on large online platforms. But the Bureau Européen des Unions de Consommateurs believes more stringent measures are needed.
Fraud and Abuse
A Florida resident and dual citizen of the United States and Turkey this week pleaded guilty to running an extensive, multi-year operation to traffic in counterfeit Cisco networking equipment. Onur Aksoy ran at least 19 companies and approximately 15 Amazon and 10 eBay storefronts that imported from suppliers in China and Hong Kong tens of thousands of low-quality, modified computer networking devices with counterfeit Cisco labels, stickers, boxes, documentation, and packaging. Aksoy generated more than $100 million via this fraud.
Mohamed Ali Hussein and Lul Bashir Ali have pleaded guilty to exploiting a federally-funded child nutrition program during the COVID-19 pandemic, admitting to knowingly and willfully conspiring to participate in a fraudulent $250 million scheme to obtain and misappropriate funds intended as reimbursements for the cost of serving meals to underprivileged children. Hussein and Ali enrolled their companies, Lido Restaurant and Somali American Faribault Education, in the Federal Child Nutrition Program and then submitted fraudulently inflated invoices for reimbursement in which they claimed to be serving thousands of children per day.
A federal judge in Argentina yesterday dismissed all charges against Vice President Cristina Fernández de Kirchner in a money-laundering case known as the K Money Trail, marking the second time she has been cleared of corruption charges before reaching trial. Businessman Lázaro Báez and others were sentenced to 10 years in prison for laundering $55 million on behalf of Fernández’s family via false invoices for public works in the same case.
A former Austrian bank chief wanted in the United States for his alleged role in the Brazilian Odebrecht corruption scandal lost his bid to halt his extradition from the UK. Peter Weinzierl, the former CEO of Meinl Bank AG, unsuccessfully argued in a London court that he was “lured” to the UK by a CIA agent and arrested on “fabricated charges.” The Odebrecht SA corruption scheme involved hundreds of millions of dollars in bribes funneled to officials to win business across Latin America. Federal prosecutors say Weinzierl and another official helped move about $170 million from accounts in New York through Meinl Bank to offshore shell accounts.
An NGO that distributes cash aid in Africa, GiveDirectly, has suspended all its active operations in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, where at least $900,000 was allegedly stolen by staff or former workers. The individuals involved in the fraud stole SIM cards that impoverished households were meant to use to receive mobile money transfers from the nonprofit organization.
Former minority owner of the Minnesota Vikings, Reginald Fowler, this week was sentenced to more than six years in prison and ordered to forfeit $740 million and pay $53 million worth of restitution for a cryptocurrency scam that defrauded the bankrupt Alliance of American Football league. Fowler in 2018 established Global Trading Solutions and began working with Crypto Capital and other companies, lying to banks that were reluctant to process crypto transactions in order to open accounts that were used to process cryptocurrency transactions without the banks’ knowledge.
More than three dozen individuals on Friday were sentenced for their involvement in a large-scale fraud and money laundering operation that targeted individuals, corporations, and financial institutions throughout the United States. The defendants used business email compromise schemes, romance fraud scams, retirement account scams, and other frauds, to steal more than $30 million from numerous victims.
Seventeen listeners of the evangelical Christian radio host Dave Ramsey are suing him for $150 million, alleging that he played a role in promoting a timeshare-exit company that did not get them out of their contracts. The Timeshare Exit Team allegedly paid Ramsey as much as $30 million from 2015 to 2021 to endorse the company, which collected $200 million from clients.
Six people this week were arrested and charged with wire fraud and money laundering in a scheme to steal millions of dollars in federal COVID aid intended for the unemployed, rental assistance, and small businesses. The hundreds of fraudulent applications for government aid resulted in more than $3.3 million. Paradise Williams led the fraud scheme, creating fake documents and coaching her accomplices how to pose as landlords and tenants needing rental assistance.
A Maryland postal clerk has pleaded guilty to conspiracy to commit bank and wire fraud stemming from her involvement in a scheme to create counterfeit checks, using intercepted information obtained while she was employed by the Post Office. Breanna Cartledge would access USPS money orders and individuals’ mail, acquiring personal information and images of money orders and checks to create fraudulent checks and steal from victims’ accounts.
New data published by the London Police indicates that “courier fraud” has resulted in the loss of nearly $16 million in the past year. In courier fraud scams, perpetrators pose as authority figures, including police officers and bank officials, to gain the trust of their often-elderly and vulnerable victims via email or telephone calls. After trust is established, the criminals will claim that there has been fraudulent activity in the victims’ bank accounts, employing high-pressure tactics to create a sense of urgency and force victims to comply with their demands, such as withdrawing substantial amounts of money and placing it in envelopes or bags for the fraudsters, posing as dispatch couriers, to pick up.


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Yesterday I was given a guided tour of the building site that was and will be MAC. It’s all looking exciting. Here are some spy photos.
This is looking down from a place that didn’t exist before over a bridge that links the first floor theatre foyer to the first floor of the Hexagon building. Down there will be the new combined bar and cafe area which will the social heart of the building.
The facilities are going to be so much better than those of the old building. I can’t wait for it to open, to start playing there and seeing stuff there.


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GRIFFITH police have moved to relieve fears the city could be under another spate of break-ins similar to the epidemic earlier this year.
Throughout December, January and February, an unprecedented number of homes across Griffith were targeted in a string of break and enters, forcing council to collaborate with police to introduce a raft of measures to stop the crime.
In recent weeks, dozens of reports of cars and homes being broken into have filtered into police sometimes as many as seven in one weekend.
Last weekend, four break and enters were reported to police including two in the Lake Wyangan-Nericon area where another home was broken into.
The most serious offence took place between 3pm and 11.45pm on Saturday, while a Noorilla Street resident was away from their home.
During that time, vandals broke in and caused extensive damage to the interior walls and doors of the house.
Police attended and photographed the scene and a crime scene examination will also be conducted.
Also over the weekend, between 5pm and 10.40pm on Friday, a Bringagee Street resident left his house locked.
When he came home, the man discovered the front door had been forced open.
Inside, a number of rooms had been disturbed and items including two DVD players, DVDs, jewellery and alcohol had been stolen from the home.
Also on Friday, thieves entered a home in Boorga Road at Lake Wyangan between 8am and 5pm and stole jewellery and electronic items.
Around the same time, a home in West Road at Nericon was broken into and jewellery, a guitar and a television were stolen.
Griffith Police Inspector Stuart Gair said measures were in place to target people committing these crimes and police were making property offences a priority.
However, Inspector Gair called on locals to assist police wherever possible, and to look out for their neighbours.
"People need to be mindful of security and make sure they lock their homes and cars," Inspector Gair said.
"These sorts of crimes are a possibility anywhere and they're certainly not going unnoticed.
"If anyone sees someone acting suspiciously, they need to report it to police immediately.
"It comes down to gut instinct, people know who's supposed to be in their neighbourhood and you can tell by a person's behaviour if they're acting suspiciously."
Anyone with information on any of the break ins that occurred over the weekend is urged to contact Griffith Police on 6969 4299 or Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.

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Ritz-Carlton enters Ras Al Khaimah through agreement with RAK National Hotels
“We are proud to partner with RAK Hospitality Holding and RAK National Hotels and look forward to introducing The Ritz-Carlton to Ras Al Khaimah,” said Sheikh Ahmed bin Saud bin Saqr Al Qasimi, Chairman of the RAK Hospitality Holding and RAK National Hotels and Alex Kyriakidis, President and Managing Director, Middle East & Africa, Marriott International.
The management agreement goes into effect on Dec. 15. The beach property will close for renovations while the desert property will remain open.
“We have seen an increasing appetite amongst travelers for immersive escapes in emerging destinations and our Ras Al Khaimah properties will offer travelers -- both regional and international -- the chance to enjoy the unique landscape, indigenous customs in tranquil environments,” Herve Humler, president and COO at Ritz-Carlton, said. “The locale, which represents the culture and traditions of the indigenous community will transport visitors to an off-the-beaten track journey for that truly authentic experience.”


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Animal rights organisation Animal Aid has long campaigned for the introduction of mandatory CCTV in UK slaughterhouses. Animal Aid has secretly filmed inside 13 randomly chosen slaughterhouses and found that 12 of them were violating animal welfare laws; so it seemed clear that stricter regulation was needed. Without transparency, animal abuse can continue unabated.
Mandatory CCTV in slaughterhouses has also received widespread support, from 200 MPs, the Farm Animal Welfare Committee, the British Veterinary Association (BVA), the Food Standards Agency (FSA), the Green Party, and the SNP.
The campaign has now paid off, as CCTV will now be compulsory in all slaughterhouses, as part of Environment Secretary Michael Gove’s plans to bolster the UK’s reputation as a global leader on animal welfare. Gove said:
…these measures provide a further demonstration to consumers around the world that our food is produced to the very highest standards.
Meanwhile, BVA President Gudrun commented:
Mandatory CCTV in all areas of slaughterhouses will provide an essential tool in fostering a culture of compassion that could help safeguard animal welfare…
However, while I welcome any measure which aims to prevent the worst forms of animal abuse, I do not believe this new legislation will prevent animal cruelty.
‘Culture of Compassion’?
The BVA President argues that this new measure will foster a “culture of compassion”, but this seems like a huge stretch of the meaning of the term ‘compassion’. These cameras will let vets have unrestricted access to footage of every slaughterhouse in England. Does this increased transparency mean that animals will live a painless life until the moment of painless slaughter?
No, not really.
While this recent piece of legislation may see a welcome decrease in abattoir workers beating, throwing and stomping on animals, boiling chickens alive, using improper stunning methods and leaving truckloads of animals to suffocate or freeze to death, animals will still suffer in all the ways that are warranted by our ‘compassionate’ animal welfare regulations. Animal Aid director Isobel Hutchinson concedes:
although this development is a huge step forward, we urge the public to remember that even when the law is followed to the letter, slaughter is a brutal and pitiless business that can never be cruelty-free.
Chickens will still be debeaked without anaesthetic, pigs will still have their genitals, teeth and tails removed without anaesthetic; male chicks will still be gassed or ground up alive, cows will have their calves removed from them, and livestock of all kind will be confined in cramped, filthy and unnatural industrial sheds. Stunning can still fail, leading to painful deaths. And CCTV will not be placed in the vehicles in which these animals are transported, and in which they suffer prolonged periods of cold, overcrowding, exhaustion, dehydration and stress. In addition, there won’t be CCTV cameras installed in dairy and egg factory farms, since the legislation applies to slaughterhouses only.
The government, BVA, FSA and the media would have you believe that these cameras will prevent animal cruelty, but the truth is, they won’t. How can we claim to have a ‘culture of compassion’ when factory farms still exist?
The Problem With the Animal Welfare Perspective
I don’t oppose this legislation. However, I do think it creates a false impression that compassion for animals – as the BVA President believes – means improving how animals are exploited, rather than standing resolutely against animal exploitation from the outset.
The animal rights philosopher Gary Francione argues that measures like this promote the myth of ‘humane slaughter’. Furthermore, rather than actually protecting the interests of animals, he says that measures to improve animal welfare, in fact, have the opposite effect, since it implies animal exploitation can be justified: animals just have to be exploited in the right kind of way. As an animal rights advocate taking an abolitionist approach, he thinks the animal welfare movement further promotes the myth of ‘happy exploitation’. In this way, the animal welfare approach may extend the culturally sanctioned practice of animal cruelty, with gradual reductions in animal suffering along the way, but never categorically calling for an end to it (because this is considered ‘unrealistic’ or ‘impractical’).
But with previous culturally sanctioned practices that we now deem wrong on principle and always, can we comfortably apply the welfarist approach? Can we really argue that an abolitionist approach to slavery was unrealistic and impractical? Slavery isn’t acceptable once the treatment of slaves is ‘improved’. We can apply this reasoning to any abhorrent act and see why the welfarist approach doesn’t sit well. This is not to make a moral equivalency between human and animal exploitation necessarily, but only to point out that a compassionate approach to the exploitation of any sentient being should involve an effort to alleviate suffering as far as possible.
CCTV cameras will not stop animals from suffering unnecessarily. One can only hope that enough vets will watch footage of these factory farms to realise – as many people who do who watch such footage – that the lives destined for these animals cannot justifiably be funded and perpetuated.
By drawing on the lessons from history, and looking at cases where the interests of humans and animals have been fought for, it seems clear that the protection of rights is the most morally defensible and effective way to reduce suffering.


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