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Leading epidemiologist Dr. John Ioannidis of Stanford University estimates that about 150-300 million or more people have already been infected by COVID-19 around the world, far more than the 10 million documented cases.
In an interview with Greek Reporter, the Greek American scientist warns, however, that the draconian lockdowns imposed in many countries may have the opposite effect of what was intended. “Globally, the lockdown measures have increased the number of people at risk of starvation to 1.1 billion, and they are putting at risk millions of lives,” he says.
It was just three months ago, soon after the onset of the coronavirus outbreak in the US, when Dr. Ioannidis wrote an article for the journal STAT excoriating the US and other countries for not conducting enough testing, and deploring how little real evidence there was of true infection rates, which he feared might soar and create widespread societal unrest.
Now, after the world has experienced approximately 490,000 deaths from the virus, Greek Reporter contacted Dr. Ioannidis to ask the professor for his opinion on several points he made in his March 17th article, and what he has observed in the fight against the virus as it has progressed around the globe.
Greek Reporter: You stated at that time, when everything seemed so very uncertain, that the evidence at that point for the number of actual infections was “utterly unreliable” and that the “vast majority” of infections were being missed. How do you think the US and other countries have progressed since then in pinning down the actual numbers of those suffering from the virus? You had said at that time “no countries have reliable data on the prevalence of the virus in a representative, random sample of the general population.” Do you still believe that is true? Which countries have performed the best in this regard?
Dr. Ioannidis: We have learned a lot within a short period of time about the prevalence of the infection worldwide. There are already more than 50 studies that have presented results on how many people in different countries and locations have developed antibodies to the virus. These numbers are anywhere between 5 times (e.g. Gangelt in Germany) and 600 times (e.g. Japan) more compared to the documented cases, depending on whether a lot or limited testing was already performed in different locations. We know that the prevalence of the infection varies tremendously across countries, but also within countries, within states, and even within population groups in the same location. COVID-19 attacks some disadvantaged and deprived communities (harder), and disadvantage and deprivation means different things in different countries. Of course none of these studies are perfect, but cumulatively they provide useful composite evidence. A very crude estimate might suggest that about 150-300 million or more people have already been infected around the world, far more than the 10 million documented cases. It could even be substantially larger, if antibodies do not develop in a large share of people who get through the infection without symptoms or sparse symptoms.
Greek Reporter: What about the 3.4 % death rate projected by the WHO at that time? What do you think it truly is at this point? At the time you had said that the population-wide Covid-19 case fatality rate of .05% was lower than that of influenza. Earlier you had also said that “reasonable estimates for the case fatality ratio for the general population vary from .05% to 1%.” (This seemed to be based on the rather small example of the Diamond Princess cruise outbreak, but that was basically all you had to work from at that point.)
Dr. Ioannidis: 0.05% to 1% is a reasonable range for what the data tell us now for the infection fatality rate, with a median of about 0.25%. The death rate in a given country depends a lot on the age-structure, who are the people infected, and how they are managed. For people younger than 45, the infection fatality rate is almost 0%. For 45 to 70, it is probably about 0.05-0.3%. For those above 70, it escalates substantially, to 1% or higher for those over 85. For frail, debilitated elderly people with multiple health problems who are infected in nursing homes, it can go up to 25% during major outbreaks in these facilities.
Greek Reporter: Are all the current figures being skewed by the complication that some jurisdictions are recording that people died OF Covid-19 when in reality they died WITH it? You had said on March 17, and this still gets lost in the noise of all the events that have taken place in these last turbulent months, that “a positive test for coronavirus does not mean necessarily that this virus is always primarily responsible for a patient’s demise”.
Dr. Ioannidis: This is still a major challenge. COVID-19 has become a notifiable disease so it is readily recorded in death certificates. What we do know, however, is that the vast majority of people who die with a COVID-19 label have at least one and typically many other comorbidities. This means that often they have other reasons that would lead them to death. The relative contribution of COVID-19 needs very careful audit and evaluation of medical records.
Greek Reporter: There is a huge amount of uncertainty each and every year just in the number of influenza deaths, and despite what you called the “successful surveillance systems” which have “long existed for influenza, the disease is confirmed in a laboratory in a tiny minority of cases.” Is this also true with Covid-19, where many people were no doubt infected and suffered only mild symptoms, thinking it was just the regular annual flu — perhaps even before January, 2020, when the disease officially landed on our shores? You gave the range then as differing a multiple of 2.5 times in trying to estimate how many people actually die every year from influenza.
Dr. Ioannidis: As above, the number of people infected with COVID-19 is far larger from the documented cases. The number of COVID-19 deaths can be both undercounted and overcounted, and the relative ratio of over- and under-counting varies across different locations. In most European countries and the USA it is more likely to be overcounted, especially if we are talking about “deaths by COVID-19”. For influenza we have a long-standing experience and the number of deaths can also be fairly well approximated based on the excess number of deaths that we record every winter, as the influenza wave sweeps around the world. For COVID-19 we are in early days, and we need to be careful to dissociate deaths from COVID-19 versus deaths that happened because of the disruption induced by lockdown.
Greek Reporter: You had earlier extrapolated 10,000 total US deaths using the Diamond Princess cruise ship analysis, using the case fatality rate among those infected, which was .3% (mid-range guess), with 1% of the US population becoming infected. As we know now, the total amount of those dying with the disease was much higher but it was still not the astronomical, exponentially huge number that some had predicted. There had been only 68 American deaths by March 16, the day before your original article was published. The most pessimistic projection in March was 40 million deaths globally — the same as the 1918 flu. What do you really think it is now, bottom line?
Dr. Ioannidis: In the STAT article, I discussed two hypothetical extremes for illustrative purposes, one with just 10,000 deaths in the USA and another with 50 million deaths worldwide. I said that our data are so unreliable that the truth could be anywhere between these two amazingly different extremes. Based on what we know now, we seem to be closer to the optimistic end of the range. In terms of numbers of lives lost, so far the COVID-19 impact is about 1% of the 1918 influenza. In terms of quality-adjusted person-years lost, the impact of COVID-19 is about 0.1% of 1918 influenza, since the 1918 influenza killed mostly young healthy people (average age 28), while the average age of death with COVID-19 is 80 years, with several comorbidities.
Greek Reporter: We had been told that we needed to “flatten the curve” — and we did so in the US, did we not? No health system was completely overwhelmed, not even in NYC, where they did not completely run out of ventilators.
Dr. Ioannidis: The predictions of most mathematical models in terms of how many beds and how many ICU beds would be required were astronomically wrong. Indeed, the health system was not overrun in any location in the USA, although several hospitals were stressed. Conversely, the health care system was severely damaged in many places because of the measures taken.
Greek Reporter: Finally, you had stated in March that, regarding lockdowns, they may be “bearable for a time, but how can policymakers tell if they are doing more good than harm?” if they are protracted. “School closures,” you stated, ”may reduce transmission rates” but may also “diminish the chances of developing herd immunity.” Even more important, perhaps, is this point you made — “One of the bottom lines is that we don’t know how long social distancing measures and lockdowns can be maintained without major consequences to the economy, society and mental health.
“Unpredictable evolutions may ensue, including financial crisis, unrest, civil strife, war and a meltdown of the social fabric.” Your thoughts, please, on how many of these things have indeed come to pass in this country as you had feared.
Dr. Ioannidis: I feel extremely sad that my predictions were verified. “Major consequences on the economy, society and mental health” have already occurred. I hope they are reversible, and this depends to a large extent on whether we can avoid prolonging the draconian lockdowns and manage to deal with COVID-19 in a smart, precision-risk targeted approach, rather than blindly shutting down everything. Similarly, we have already started to see the consequences of “financial crisis, unrest, and civil strife.” I hope it is not followed by “war and meltdown of the social fabric.”
Globally, the lockdown measures have increased the number of people at risk of starvation to 1.1 billion, and they are putting at risk millions of lives, with the potential resurgence of tuberculosis, childhood diseases like measles where vaccination programs are disrupted, and malaria. I hope that policymakers look at the big picture of all the potential problems and not only on the very important, but relatively thin slice of evidence that is COVID-19.

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Local developer GrayStreet Partners has dropped out of its contract to purchase the Oasis Mexican Cafe property at 210 McCullough Ave., and thus has pulled its request to demolish the 1873 structure, said Peter French, GrayStreet’s director of development. San Antonio resident Douglas Hair owns the property.
GrayStreet was “unaware the building was historic,” French said in a text message to the Heron.
Oasis cafe’s owners are now planning to buy the building, refurbish it, and revamp the menu and hours of operation, said Armando Garcia, who operates the family business.
The city’s Office of Historic Preservation (OHP) is no longer pursuing to designate the structure as a historic landmark, OHP spokesperson Ximena Copa-Wiggins confirmed in a text message. When asked why, Copa-Wiggins did not respond.
The potential sale of the property was first reported last month by the San Antonio Express-News.
The article describes the structure as a “salt-box style” home built in 1873 by Ross Kennedy for the Duffey family, in the Irish Flats neighborhood that was populated by Irish and German immigrants. In a brief interview this week, Garcia described the middle portion of the current structure as historic.
On Mar. 13, 1989, the building was considered for historic designation by a city entity called the Board of Review for Historic Districts and Landmarks, but it didn’t pass, according to OHP documents.
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Dimensional Insight Announces Customer Western Maryland Health System Decreases Acetaminophen Costs 78% with Diver Platform
WMHS uses analytics in its pharmacy to reduce drug costs and determine efficacy of medications
Burlington, Mass. – February 5, 2018 – Dimensional Insight, a developer of analytics and data management solutions for complex and highly regulated industries, today announced that its customer, Western Maryland Health System (WMHS), based in Cumberland, Md., is using Dimensional Insight’s Diver Platform in its hospital pharmacy to reduce costs and improve patient outcomes. With Diver, WMHS has been able to greatly reduce its yearly cost of IV acetaminophen as well as test the efficacy of other medications.
WMHS is a rural hospital that serves patients in Maryland, Pennsylvania, and West Virginia. It implemented Dimensional Insight’s Diver Platform in 2012 to help better navigate the state of Maryland’s new value-based reimbursement model. With Diver’s help, Western Maryland greatly enhanced its position on key quality indicators in just two years, peaking at 1st in the state after starting out as 46th out of 46 hospitals.
The hospital continually looks for ways to use Diver to make positive changes in operations and patient care. After the cost of the IV form of acetaminophen jumped 250% to $35 per vial, WMHS decided to use Diver to determine whether the drug actually produced better outcomes than the oral version of the drug did, justifying the increased cost.
After examining various surgical procedures, patient lengths of stay, and number of opiates given, WMHS found no significant difference in patient outcomes with IV acetaminophen. As a result, Western Maryland sharply decreased the amount of the drug that it purchased, reducing its spending by 78% over two years, from nearly $250,000 in FY15 to just over $55,000 in FY17.
“It was an easy sell for us because when you deal on the theory that your oral medication works as well as your IV, you don’t need to spend $35 per dose when you can get it for pennies,” says Surender Kanaparthi, director of pharmacy services at Western Maryland Health System, and the lead on this project.
Next, the hospital decided to test the non-formulary drug Entereg, which might increase the pharmacy budget but decrease overall cost of care for patients with major intestinal surgeries. The hospital tested Entereg for about six months on 30 patients, while keeping all other variables the same. After analyzing the results in Diver, the hospital found that patients on Entereg had shorter lengths of stay and less readmission than other patients. That resulted in a cost savings of $112,000 over 6 months.
Moving forward, WMHS is trying to identify disease states that have higher than expected lengths of stay, which are areas where improvements can make a big difference in clinical outcomes and/or spending. With Diver, the hospital can analyze how it is managing these patients and modify protocols and order sets according to what’s working or not working.
“Our senior leadership is very supportive in expanding use of Diver to all other departments because they see the value that it brings throughout the organization,” says Colby Lutz, business intelligence analyst at Western Maryland Health System. “Our hospital is committed to improving quality for patients while decreasing the cost of care, and Diver helps us do that.”
To learn more about how Western Maryland Health System is using Diver, please visit: https://www.dimins.com/case-studies/decreasing-acetaminophen-costs/
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Two teenagers deal with their shattered family-life in a small California coastal town. Through a series of fragmented memories, one encounters sexuality and abuse, murder and suicide, truth and lies. Their lives so suddenly connect without anyone ever realizing the shared desire in their search for fulfillment. Written by Harpreet DehalRead More »

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A police and crime commissioner who bowed to pressure and resigned yesterday over the Rotherham abuse scandal may be censured for giving misleading evidence under oath to a parliamentary inquiry, it can be revealed.
Shaun Wright, who was responsible for children’s services in the South Yorkshire town from 2005 to 2010 when hundreds of children suffered “appalling” abuse, stands accused of overstating the scale of support that he received from MPs and the public after the scandal broke.
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Tomorrow a public procurement will be announced for the construction of the tunnel "Zheleznitsa" of Struma Motorway. The procurement will be divided into three lots - one for the construction of road facilities, asphalt works for 2 km before the tunnel and the underground facility itself, announced the Minister of Regional Development Nikolay Nankov.
In front of representatives of the business in Blagoevgrad, central and local government Minister Nankov talked about the completion of the highway, which will give new opportunities for development.
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The Huracán Performante was first unveiled to the world in Geneva last month. This vehicle combines new lightweight technologies, active aerodynamics with aero vectoring and a new set-up of chassis, AWD system and further improved 5.2-liter V10 engine which produces 631hp.
The Lamborghini Huracán Performante made its premieres in Asia.
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The Lamborghini Huracán Performante is said to be the result of the Italian carmaker’s innovations.
Alongside the Huracán Performante, the Raging Bull brand also brought its new Aventador S, the latest model in the Aventador family, to Shanghai. This sports car is powered with a 6.5-liter V12 engine delivering up to 730hp and 5,500 Nm of torque.
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This paper presents the opportunities, advantages and limitations of e-participation portals automated monitoring system (AMS) in social and political research. The system was initially developed in 2013 to analyse petitioning and voting dynamics of the Russian e-petitions portal – the Russian Public Initiative – and then was further expanded. In the paper the architecture and working principles of the system are described. It is argued and exemplified that the data collected automatically from e-petition portals can be used to advance research in several areas: media and PR effects on political participation, issue salience, as well as factors of voting behavior and online political engagement.


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It is almost November, which means it is time for National Novel Writing Month. This year I will be focusing on the script and panel descriptions for my graphic novel project in 30 days. Wish me luck! (For more information on NaNo, click here)
Check out the first chapter of my graphic novel Ashes: The Graphic Novel here and here.
Check out my first published comics at The Odd Ducks, “Memory: A Comic based on the thoughts of Lynda Barry” and “Louhi Steals the Sun and Moon,“based on the Kalevala. And here is the latest letter I received from Theresa.
I made it to 5,673 words. Thank goodness for word sprints on Twitter and prompts to get the juices flowing. And of course, Chai Latte for fuel.
And so National Novel Writing Month of 2015 begins. Tip for next year: clean house in October, and not wait till November 1st. I made it to 2,232 words. I did several writing sprints.
Since 2008 I’ve chosen a word to dominate my goals for the year. Create was my word for 2015, but I would like it to also be my word for 2016, along with Cultivate. I’ve tracked my goal progress for the last two years on this blog. It has helped me see how I’m doing …
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I joined the International Union of Mail-Artists. Check out my profile here. I will be assisting Theresa Williams with The Letter Project. For information on how to participate, click here.
I had a great time at the Grand Rapids Zine Fest. My Table. While in Grand Rapids, I visited three bookstores, Argos Book Shop, Redux Books, and Schuler Books & Music. I enjoyed my gluten-free sushi and creme brulee at Rockwell Republic.

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And most importantly, she’ll stop growing as an individual, and would end up as a boring extension of you.
And that’ll leave you annoyed, and leave her more confused than ever about why you’re distancing yourself from her.
The relationship could start out perfectly, but within a few dates, you may find that she’s more eager to go out with your friends and have a nice time together than cozy up with you on a romantic date.
And as time goes by, once she’s used you as a stepping stone and doesn’t need you anymore, she may even start to ignore you or pick flaws all the time.
Bad partners don’t just create problems in a relationship, they give love a bad name. It is bad experiences, and most importantly, the people involved that leave us upset or broken.
Every time someone has a bad relationship, they blame love for it, or they mentally convince themselves that they’d never fall in love again. [Read: The 20 kinds of lovers in the world and your compatibility with them] Bad girlfriends and bad experiences I’ve been in quite a few relationships, and if you ever find yourself stuck in a relationship where it’s just not working out, it’s easier to end it and just move on *if it’s still the early stages of the relationship*.
She talks about how bad her work is, how sad her life is, and how depressed she always is.
If your girlfriend can’t ever just see the bright or happy side of anything, she’s probably too negative.
And she may believe that being seen around you could open a lot of doors for her.
[Read: 15 easy but effective first date tips to charm the girl in no time] But if you still feel uncomfortable with her on the second date, perhaps you’re better off looking for someone else.
15 types of bad girlfriends who’ll make your life hell If you’re on a date with a girl or have started dating a girl recently, keep an eye on these 15 types of girlfriends who’ll make your life a living hell.
And a girlfriend who’s possessive would always feel insecure each time you meet another girl, even if it’s just a friend.
And before you know it, both of you would be fighting every time you go out or meet anyone. There are a few girls who see you as a great guy who could introduce her to a better world.


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Vigrahapala II (960 – 988 CE) was the successor to the Pala king Gopala II in the Bengal region of the Indian subcontinent, and tenth ruler of the Pala line reigning for 22 years. He was succeeded by the famed Mahipala.
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During his reign, the Pala Empire was reduced to Bihar. From the east of Bengal, the Chandra king, Kalyanachandra conquered the Kamboja capital in Gauda as well as Kamarupa. These conquests were a fatal blow which severely weakened the Kamboja Palas, laying the groundwork for the Pala resurgence under his successor, Mahipala.
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- # of books read: 13
- audiobooks listened to: 2
- graphic novels read: 3
- total page count: 3,954
- year total page count: 44,234
Lots more reading this month! Especially since I hardly wrote anything! Did some editing and wrote a couple of chapters, but otherwise I’ve been busy reading…
I’m not sure how my coworker heard about Paperbacks from Hell before I did, but I was quite excited for a book about horror paperbacks from the author of Horrorstor and My Best Friend’s Exorcism. Turns out I had read a bunch of these and had a couple sitting on my TBR pile. Gotta love a book about books 🙂
The Scarlet Pimpernel is a classic that’s been on a TBR list in the back of my brain for a long time, and this year’s Nanowrimo novel drove me to pick it up. It takes place during the French Revolution, and while it didn’t help much with my novel, it was a good adventure story.
I saw this one on Dawn Kurtagich’s Instagram and decided that I needed to read it. Thornhill is a ghost story that is told in two parts: the novel part, that of a girl’s diary years ago; and the graphic part, of a girl who has just moved in near the abandoned Thornhill orphanage, which is told only in images. The effect is haunting and won’t be soon forgotten.
I was so, so excited for The Becoming of Noah Shaw! I loved the Mara Dyer series so much that I think it would be impossible for this to live up to that. It was strange seeing Mara from an outside perspective, and I had forgotten what a jerk Noah was. But I do love this world, so I’ll be eagerly awaiting the next book!
Nevernight keeps popping up on the book sites I follow. I hadn’t actually read a review or summary of the book, however… yet the title made me curious enough to download it. I can’t say I would recommend reading via ebook, because there are footnotes, and it took me a long time to get used to the author’s style. The world is quite rich, and I ended up really enjoying it. Hopefully I’ll be reading book #2, Godsgrave, next month!
A friend from college had recommended Lamb and Christopher Moore in general way back when, and I’ve had this book sitting on my shelves for literally years. I brought it along to read while on vacation in the Azores, because it was almost Christmas and I couldn’t find The Twelve Frights of Christmas (I’m afraid I got rid of it!). It was definitely amusing and somehow actually taught me more about the Bible…
The artwork on the cover of Erased convinced me to pick up this manga. As you know, I don’t read a whole lot of manga, but this was a cool story. Man occasionally relives seconds of his life until he changes something that saves lives, but when his mother is murdered he forces himself to go back to his childhood to prevent the murder of one of his classmates. When I checked this out of the library, I thought this was a 2-book series that was complete, but turns out there are five volumes and counting…
Another book I just kept seeing, Milk and Honey is the only poetry collection I read this year. Some of the poems really blew me away with their truth. Others not so much…
I thought I would never win a Goodreads giveaway again, and I’m so happy it was this book. Josh Malerman’s first book, Bird Box, is one that has stayed with me. Unbury Carol (out in April 2018) was another unique thriller, taking place in the Wild West.
- Best Overall: Unbury Carol
- Best Audiobook: Feed
- Goriest: Nevernight
- Fastest Read: Louis Undercover (1 day)
- Slowest Read: Born at Midnight (13 days)
The full list (links take you to my Goodreads reviews):
- The Scarlet Pimpernel by Baroness Orczy
- Paperbacks from Hell by Grady Hendrix
- Feed (Newsflesh #1) by Mira Grant (audiobook)
- Thornhill by Pam Smy (graphic novel)
- The Becoming of Noah Shaw (The Shaw Confessions #1) by Michelle Hodkin
- Nevernight by Jay Kristoff
- Her Fearful Symmetry by Audrey Niffenegger
- Lamb: The Gospel According to Biff, Christ’s Childhood Pal by Christopher Moore
- Louis Undercover by Fanny Britt (graphic novel)
- Erased, Volume 1 by Kei Sanbe (graphic novel)
- Unbury Carol by Josh Malerman (ARC)
- Milk and Honey by Rupi Kaur
- Born at Midnight (Shadow Falls #1) by C.C. Hunter (audiobook)


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Redefining Our Tribe
This 4th of July, surrounded by loved ones in celebration of our past, I wondering with uncertainty about the road ahead for our nation and reflected on redefined tribal connections that can positively shift our future. In today's socio political landscape where gender, racial, sexual orientation, immigrant and religious inequality persist, the need to understand, empathize and connect with people who are different than us is more critical than ever. Our tribes, the people we choose to have in our corner, help build our sense of identity and connection. These human, and sometimes purely social, connections can also form limiting and dangerous echo chambers if kept within tight circles. I deeply believe that we can, and we should, redefine those relationships, and expand our sense of community, to build deeper empathy and awareness of our shared realities.
My father has a tribe like no other. This group of men are deeply rooted in their early beginnings in Northern Manhattan, a community largely consisting of Dominican immigrants. They even go by the nickname "The Terminators" after the name of their softball team from decades ago. Whenever they're together celebrating life happenings, which is often, you are likely to hear them chant the moniker that has become synonymous with their identity. An identity forged through a lifetime of friendship - marriages and divorces, births and deaths, failure and success, and everything in between. Their lifelong commitment to each other, and by extension the wives, partners and children they have nurtured, is a beautiful symbol of loyalty and love.
Deeply appreciating the value of these strong bonds, I have sought to build a tribe of my own, albeit with a broader reach. My tribe, aside from my family, consists of childhood friends from the Dominican Republic and the US; teachers, mentors and advocates who have stood by and up for me over the years; career colleagues, and the extended family I have made throughout my travels. This tribe has grown over the years in number and complexity. Stretching across almost every continent and walk of life, my tribe represents not just who I am but where I've been. They have each taught, inspired, stretched and challenged me. And through them my sense of self and social consciousness has expanded.
In addition to the deep respect I hold for my Dominican and Puerto Rican heritage, I also honor Hindu, Islam and Jewish traditions. I advocate for LGBTQ equality, and celebrate the wins of Danish, Latin American, Indian and American creators alike. And in honor of my tribe, I raise awareness of the profound impact of race, power and privilege in our daily lives.
As a human resources executive who leads through people and culture practices, I often encourage business leaders to expand their tribes, in corporate speak "networks". I draw on my experiences to help them draw on theirs, to build empathy and awareness, to forge deeper connections with those unlike them. This is work - it takes time and dedication. To redefine and expand your tribe you must venture outside the known and comfortable to the shared and complex. It means seeking to reach understanding, especially when there is disagreement. It means admitting what you don't know and being proactive about building new racial muscle. It means lending your privilege even when it hurts to admit it's the principal driver of your success. It means being a better leader. And it means practicing inclusion each and every day.
I firmly believe we must expand our tribes because our shared realities require us to connect beyond our immediate circles. We must redefine what our corners look and feel like because our communities and corporations will thrive when we seek to understand each other, honor our differences, and works towards equity and equality together. And we can do so with the same unwavering commitment shown by my father's Terminators, and our nation's founding fathers, while making space for more to join, celebrate in and enrich our expanding circles.


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In vitro effect of curcumin in combination with chemotherapy drugs in Ph acute lymphoblastic leukemia cells.
Santana-Bejarano, Uriel Francisco
Brukman-Jiménez, Sinhue Alejandro
Barba-Barba, Cesar Cenobio
Corona-Rivera, Jorge Román
COMBINATION drug therapy
Oncology Letters; Jun2019, Vol. 17 Issue 6, p5224-5240, 17p
Philadelphia chromosome-positive acute lymphoblastic leukemia (Ph+ ALL), is characterized by the t(9;22)(q34q11) that generates the BCR-ABL protein with uncontrolled tyrosine kinase activity. Recently, a connection between BCR-ABL signaling with NF-κB activation mediated by CK2 has been hypothesized. Approximately 95% of patients with Ph+ ALL have the BCR-ABLp190 isoform, which causes aggressive leukemia with a high rate of chemotherapy resistance. Therefore, the use of compounds that could improve the efficacy of chemotherapy drugs is of particular interest. Curcumin is an active chemical in turmeric with antineoplastic potential; it regulates protein-kinases by modulating downstream molecular pathways. The present study evaluated the effect of curcumin in combination with the chemotherapeutic drugs vincristine, imatinib and daunorubicin in the human OP-1 cell line. Several doses of the chemotherapy drugs were examined, and the effects were evaluated following 12, 24 and 48 h of exposure. The interaction between the chemotherapy drugs and curcumin was determined by the dose-effect curve, which generated a combination index (CI); these data were represented in isobolograms. In addition, the individual effect of each drug was compared with its effect in combination with curcumin on cell viability, apoptosis degree, NF-κB activation and gene expression changes. The present study observed that curcumin potentiates the efficacy of vincristine and imatinib, generating an additive/synergistic effect in a dose- and time-dependent manner. These combinations significantly increased the apoptosis degree, decreased the activation of NF-κB and the expression of its regulated genes. Conversely treatment with daunorubicin + curcumin combination produced an antagonistic/additive effect in a dose-dependent manner, and this combination significantly increased the apoptosis degree. However, this effect seems not to be associated with NF-κB activity, as no significant changes were observed in its activation or in the expression of the genes that it regulates. The results of the present study demonstrate that curcumin may be used as an adjuvant agent for chemotherapy in patients with Ph+ ALL. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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Eto’o stuns Stamford Bridge - What Italy’s papers say
The Sport Review takes a look at the Italian media’s reaction to Inter Milan’s 3-1 aggregate success over Chelsea in the first knockout round of the UEFA Champions League.
“La Notte Perfetta”
La Gazzetta dello Sport ran this headline, ‘The Perfect Night’, in the wake of Inter’s victory at Stamford Bridge. The manner of the win and the style of play which the Italians produced in the second leg was described by the Italian daily paper as ‘Interissma’ - so Inter-like.
Valerio Clario describes the ‘surprisingly dull’ Chelsea and commends the attacking approach of Inter. ‘Special Inter’ knocked the London club out of Europe thanks to the inspirational Wesley Sneijder and the clinical Samuel Eto’o.
Indeed Calrio asks ‘who will stop Mourinho now?’ He suggests that Eto’o deserves an Oscar for ‘Best Actor’ as his scorching shot sealed their passage into the quarter-finals with Mourinho taking over the role of director. The Italian writer likens the performances of Lucio and Samuel to burly bodyguards.
This installement is finished for now but Calrio claims that the sequel will be even better.
Corriere dello Sport describes the ‘triumph of Inter’, hailing the victory as ‘the masterpiece of Jose Mourinho’. Both Samuel Eto’o and Wesley Sneijder receive praise with the Dutch international described as once again ‘the man of the match’ for I Nerazzuri.
His ‘magic’ helped create the chance for his Cameroonian team-mate, sending the 3,000 travelling fans into a state of delirium. The result means ‘Italian football is breathing a sigh of relief’ as they will have a representative in the last eight following the exits of AC Milan and Fiorentina.
Tuttosport speaks about memorable display from Inter with a five-star performance from Eto’o and credits Jose Mourinho for his ‘courageous’ tactics. The paper points out that the Portuguese manager ‘risked everything for everything’.
An ‘imprecise’ Chelsea defence saw Terry and Alex as the guilty ones for allowing Eto’o to snatch the winner and failing to match the outstanding defensive displays by Lucio and Samuel. The article suggests that Inter will await the quarter final draw on Friday fearing no-one.


HEBER CITY, Utah, Aug. 12, 2021 (Gephardt Daily) — The public is being asked to be on the lookout for a missing 14-year-old boy.
“Please keep an eye out for our son, Riley,” says a Facebook post from a family member Thursday “He left our home in North Heber City on a light blue bike yesterday around 12 noon.”
Riley was wearing a dark green, long sleeve T-shirt and necklaces when he went missing. He might be wearing a tan/brown North Face baseball cap and could be in a black hoodie.
Anyone who sees Riley is asked to call Heber City Police at 435-654-3040.


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Latest Technology News from the TechTarget Network
Monday, April 22, 2013
- ATA president-elect on accountable care, telemedicine benefits
ATA President-Elect Ed Brown discusses the benefits of telemedicine and its future in accountable care organizations.
- ATA: Providers turn to telemedicine services for faster communication
In this Q&A, ATA President-Elect Ed Brown discusses how telemedicine services are being adopted for chronic care, faster stroke care and education.
- Big data analytics firm offers insights into the U.S. Latino consumer
Luminar's Franklin Rios explains how his company is using Hortonworks' Hadoop distribution to deliver insights about the Latino community.
- What healthcare CIOs need to know from Verizon data breach report
Verizon's report on data breaches covers all industries, but says healthcare's focus should be on laptops, thumb drives, credit card data.
- Dell DX Object Storage Platform dumped in favor of software-only model
Dell no longer selling its DX Object Storage Platform as integrated bundle; will make Caringo CAStor object software available as download.
- Five best practices for successful cloud backup
Even though the cloud can help speed disaster recovery, you still need to do proper backup of your cloud data and applications.
- Trusted platform module aids Windows mobile device security
Keeping data safe in mobile devices is the Holy Grail for preventing corporate data loss.
- Product Spotlight: Global compliance services for mobile productivity
In this Product Spotlight, learn about two global compliance services created to boost mobile productivity and enforce compliance for on-the-go employees.
- Amazon promises to lower AWS cloud pricing
The race to the bottom in pricing for cloud services will continue, as Amazon, Microsoft and other providers undercut one another.
- #Compliance: Twitter buzzing about CISPA cybersecurity bill
Social media has been buzzing of late about the House passage of CISPA, as opponents argue the cybersecurity bill is a huge hit to consumer privacy.
- Parallels Management Suite for SCCM lets you manage Mac hypervisors
Parallels Management Suite for SCCM can help IT manage Mac computers and the client hypervisors that many of them run on in virtualized environments.
- Verizon data breach report 2013: Data shows need for risk awareness
Verizon's annual breach report indicates outsiders still cause most breaches, and despite no one-size-fits-all defense, better risk awareness can help.
- Verizon DBIR 2013: Damage caused by simple attacks, slow detection
Verizon's 2013 breach report shows most breaches are caused by a select few attack types, and the majority of breaches aren't detected for months.


Senate delays motion for Faculty Senate appointment
The Student Senate delayed a motion to appoint Computer Science professor Chris Carothers to Faculty Senate Tenure and Promotion Committee Representative as they did not have enough information about the candidate.
The original results for the position, which were collected during GM Week, was revealed to be a three-way tie, but two of the winners were not eligible to serve and the other refused the offer. The names of the winners were not revealed during the meeting. As Carothers had previously served as a committee representative, he offered to fill the vacancy.
Graduate student and Grand Marshal Caitlyn Bennett elaborated that although the position is supposed to be elected, it would not be feasible to hold another student-wide vote for the position. Therefore, the Senate would act as a representative for the student body and decide whether to appoint Carothers instead.
The discussion was split into two parts: the first half examined the situation, while the second half examined Carother’s suitability as a committee representative.
During the first half of discussion, Elections Commission chairperson Evan Wadley ’23 remarked that it was a “weird precedent” to choose Carothers for the position without looking at the candidates who lost during GM Week. Bennett replied that Carothers was chosen because he had experience as a committee representative and was interested in taking the position.
Class of 2023 Senator Alex Patterson ’23 motioned to delay the appointment until next week, but it did not pass. During the motion to delay, Class of 2025 Senator Philip Paterson ’25 asked if there was a time constraint on the appointment; Bennett replied that the Faculty Senate wanted a result by September 23.
Community Relations Committee chairperson Talulah Patch ’24 motioned to close the queue for discussion, which passed with a majority.
During the second half of discussion, Graduate Senator Alexander Lutsevich noted he felt “a bit worried” about appointing someone he never met to a representative position, but would be open to hearing from Carothers directly or reaching out to candidates who lost during GM Week. Patch observed that Carothers’ willingness to volunteer for the position made him a strong candidate.
Patterson remarked that he could not vote in good faith for someone who circumvented the natural voting process. “Even though it’s a single [GM Week] vote, every single vote, I believe, matters,” Patterson said.
Lutsevich commented that the Senate does not have enough information about Carothers to make an informed decision about the appointment.
Paterson expressed that “it’s not really a vote” if the Senate felt pressure to appoint Carothers by Friday. “This feels like it was shoved onto us,” Paterson said, suggesting that the Senate needs more information about who ran for the position during GM Week.
Patterson motioned for a 10 minute recess to look over the Faculty Senate bylaws for clauses about succession, which passed.
After the recess, Bennett concluded that there was no information in the Faculty Senate bylaws regarding succession. By voting on the appointment, the Senate is thus “creating a new procedure to then be codified in [the Faculty Senate] bylaws,” Bennett said.
Class of 2023 Senator Olin Ryan ’23 motioned a call to question, which would halt discussion and shift immediately into voting procedures; this motion failed. Class of 2024 Senator Austin Jefferson ’24 then motioned to close the discussion queue, which also failed.
Graduate student and Student Life Committee chairperson Zach Barringer noted that there is “some urgency beyond just an arbitrary deadline” as the position in question is responsible for reviewing and approving tenure. These responsibilities will “impact students for the next 40-50 years,” he said. Barringer then asked Bennett if she believed Carothers was suitable for the position or if Carothers was just the only candidate she was aware of. Bennett replied that Carothers’ willingness to volunteer himself for the position indicated that he was a good fit.
Lutsevich motioned to table the discussion until next week with the expectation that Carothers is present during the next Senate meeting. The motion passed with a majority.
The Faculty Senate Tenure and Promotion Committee Representative is an elected position held by a full-time professor and is responsible for deciding which faculty members get tenure or a promotion.
This meeting was held on September 21. The Student Senate meets Wednesdays in the Student Government Suite at 8 pm.


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The large home on Pendland Street has always belonged to the Waverley family, and the garden behind it has always been the domain of the Waverley women. The lone apple tree drops magical fruit, and the herbs and flowers are known to affect in strange ways any who eat them.
Claire Waverley has been the home’s only occupant for 10 years, and has built a life around her successful catering company and a solid sense of control and routine. But her wayward sister’s return to Bascom throws Claire’s order into chaos, and the old Waverley magic begins to assert itself in all kinds of strange and exciting ways.
Can Claire avoid the future to which her family’s magic seems to be pushing her? Can her sister Sydney find safety and make a new life for herself and her daughter? And will the apple tree ever stop dropping hints?
All kinds of wonderful
As in every other Allen novel I’ve read, the magical aspects are not unusual, but rather just part of the book’s world. It can be a little strange at first if you’re not expecting it, but go with the flow and it’ll pull you in and set you down somewhere lovely.
One of the things I like most about Garden Spells is that just about everyone is Bascom is magical in some way or another. Claire’s cousin Evanelle has the gift of anticipation (giving Claire a lighter the day before she needs it, and a new set of sheets just before Claire’s sister arrives in town), Clark women are notorious for being great in bed, Hopkins men marry older women, etc. Most of the plot points are a result of the interactions of these gifts.
The story is lighthearted and dark by turns, with great characters, dashes of romance, and plenty of talk about food. Another great novel by a great writer.
Okay, I’m officially hooked. Which Allen novel should I read next?


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Apple has unveiled a new line of iPhone smartphones. Pre-order for them in Russia will be available from September 22.
As reported on the company's website, the cost of the iPhone 13 for Russian buyers starts at 79.9 thousand rubles, the iPhone 13 Pro will be 20 thousand rubles more.
The most budgetary novelty was the iPhone 13 mini – for it you will have to pay from 69.99 thousand rubles. The highest price for the iPhone 13 Pro Max is from 109.99 thousand rubles.
The new models will go on sale from September 24th.
The new iPhone 13 features a larger battery and a more secure display. The iPhone 13 and iPhone 13 mini have an A15 Bionic processor. The diagonal of the gadgets is 6.1 and 5.4 inches, respectively. At the same time, the cutout for the camera, the so-called “bangs”, has become smaller.
The screen size of the Pro version is 6.1 inches, while the Pro Max is 6.7 inches. The screen refresh rate reaches 120 Hz.


Flames vs. Blackhawks Prediction
There’s only one game on the NHL schedule on Monday night, which will take place in Chicago when the Blackhawks host the Flames at 7:30 p.m. ET. Will the Flames cash as a road favorite?
011 Calgary Flames (-145) at 012 Chicago Blackhawks (+125); o/u 5.5
7:30 p.m. ET, Monday, December 13, 2021
Calgary Flames DFS Spin
Jacob Markstrom made 23 saves during Saturday's 4-2 loss to the Boston Bruins. This now marks the third straight game in which Markstrom has failed to pick up a win. In this matchup, he allowed four goals on 27 shots to post a save percentage of .852. A loss in this game drops Markstrom's record down to 10-6-5.
Chicago Blackhawks DFS Spin
Jonathan Toews scored his second of the season Saturday. All of a sudden Toews is a scoring machine as he potted his first of the season on Thursday after not scoring in his first 25 contests. Toews scored at the 1:53 mark of the first to give Chicago the early 1-0 lead but the Blackhawks eventually lost 5-4 to Toronto. He has 11 points in 27 games this season.
Flames vs. Blackhawks Betting Prediction
The road team is 5-1 in the last six meetings between these two teams, while the Flames are 8-2 in their last 10 games against the Blackhawks and are 4-0 in their last four games in Chicago. The Flames are also 5-2 in their last seven road games and are 4-1 in their last five games as a road favorite. On the other side, the Blackhawks are 9-21 in their last 30 games as an underdog and are 4-9 in their last 13 games as a home dog.
NHL BETTING PREDICTION: CALGARY FLAMES -145


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Many times we have said that the Israeli fashion designers are definitely one of the best when it comes to designing wedding dresses. Today, we are adding one more bridal collection to the list as a proof to this statement. Below, you will be able to see the wedding dresses from the new 2016 bridal collection by Idan Cohen. Believe me, you will fall in love with all of these dresses.
Idan Cohen is one of Israel’s most celebrated Evening and Bridal Wear designers. He was born and raised in Lod, a city that is considered conservative and religious, with six younger brothers and one big dream: to go out into the world, to design dresses and to become a fashion brand. To realize his dream Cohen went on to study at the London prestigious fashion school Marangoni. After graduating he came back to Israel and in 2011 opened up his own studio, that rapidly became a success.
Cohen is committed to celebrating the female form in all silhouettes. Embellishments and intricate hand-beading bring light to his work and to the women who wear his collection. Plunging necklines, exaggerated slits and cut outs provide line and height to form. Television hit shows, like the Housewives of Tel Aviv, has chosen him to design for their stars and many celebrities like Niki Minaj, Kelly Osbourne, Laverne Cox, Taryn Manning, Christina Milian wear his designs, for their special events and their high profile weddings.
Idan Cohen’s 2016 Bridal Collection is a synonym to femininity, sophistication and sensuality. This collection consists of exquisite gowns that are handmade using luxurious materials, but what really leave me speechless are the details. Rich lace embroidery, pearls and crystals decoration and bulk flower appliqués.
So, do you imagine yourself getting married in one of the above dresses by Idan Cohen? Tell us in the comments and don’t forget to stay up to date with the content of Fashionsy to find many other such stunning bridal collection by the worldwide famous fashion designers.


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30 June 2010 12:46 [Source: ICIS news]
By Pearl Bantillo
SINGAPORE (ICIS news)--Thailand's Integrated Refinery & Petrochemicals Complex (IRPC) is proceeding with its own expansion plans as a proposed merger with its sister company under the PTT umbrella has stalled due to legal and technical issues, its top company executive said on Wednesday.
"It [the delay] is not really affecting our plan. Both companies have their own plans and since this is a friendly merger we are still following our respective plans," IRPC CEO Pailin Chuchottaworn told ICIS in an interview.
IRPC, which is 38% owned by southeast Asian energy and petrochemicals major PTT, was due to be merged with another PTT affiliate - PTT Aromatics - by the fourth quarter of this year, but the timetable was pushed back to early next year.
IRPC has a four-year budget of $1.4bn for the projects, which includes expansion of its acrylonitrile, butadiene and styrene (ABS), propylene and lube base oil capacities, he said.
The company was currently in the process of bidding out the contractors for the ABS and propylene project. Construction works could begin this year, he said.
IRPC has petrochemical operations within Rayong province, but outside the controversial Mab Ta Phut site so it escaped the legal environmental problems hounding PTT and its other affliates.
Meanwhile, the company was pursuing the development of two green industrial estates in the province and should be able to sell land in the 7,000-rai (11.2m square meters) estates in six months' time, said Pailin, citing that inquiries from Japanese investors had started coming in.
Pailin said IRPC was looking at a "reasonable" performance in the second quarter after a strong financial showing in the first quarter, when net profit surged 49% year on year to Baht (Bt) 2.42bn, with sales doubling to Bt55.25bn.
"This year could still be a good year for us, like last year," he said.
The April-to-June performance may not come in as strongly as in the March quarter, largely due to a big decline in oil prices in May, Pailin said, adding that the volatility of oil prices could still mar the bright demand prospects for petrochemicals for the rest of the year.
"I think this [volatile oil prices] is going to be a big challenge for us. On the demand side, I think it's going to be okay," he said.
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my recreation time, which hasn't been much, has had me rereading a lot
of Shakespeare's writings. Perhaps, it's my inclination toward English
history or just that artistic side which peers its head out from time to
tome. Never the less, William has seemed to be a help of late.
"I suppose, one
reason I enjoy Shakespeare so much is because of understanding the motivation
beneath his work. He sought not to please the world around him...a very
dangerous world at the time I might add -- but rather, he sought to teach
the world of itself. He wrote comedically of incestuous kings, and heated
romances. He wrote tenderly of chauvinistic men who dominated the opposite
gender. And when you were done seeing his play or hearing his song or poem,
you left the theater with your tears well drained or your belly full of
laughs, yet more importantly...you left with a hidden message in your heart.
Back at the palace, the king secretly considered himself a little more
rationally. Lovers in tryst, thought more deeply about their treasured
affections. And once home, men would treat their wives a little more tenderly.
Shakespeare was anointed, just as we all are in desire to protect our gifts.
a precious gift. The curiosities which fill our hearts regarding life,
love, even God...are all based from that place. I'm not speaking philosophically,
but rather, from the nature of which we truly are. That probably sounds
esoteric... doesn't it? Sadly, we tend to lose our innocence as life proceeds.
Some of it goes through hurts experienced, other times through accidents
of fate, and perhaps saddest of all, we lose much of it as we take on the
wisdom of the world. We all want to be informed and thus, we gradually
lose our naiveté, just as the world in whole is gradually losing
its naiveté. Of course, we see it through as growing wiser, more
sophisticated ...more aware."


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TRETORN DEBUTS FALL CAMPAIGN FEATURING ANDRÉ 3000 BENJAMIN
Swedish footwear and outerwear brand Tretorn has debuted its fall 2017 international advertising campaign featuring André 3000 Benjamin, a globally known American singer, songwriter, actor, and style icon, as the face of the brand.
To commemorate the 50th anniversary of the brand’s iconic Nylite style, Tretorn has partnered with artists from around the world to express themselves on the ultimate blank canvas: the Nylite sneaker. As the headlining artist in the Nylite50 artist series, André 3000 Benjamin brings his distinctive style and artful character to the campaign.
The fall collection launches several new styles including updates to the classic Tretorn silhouette. Fall trends include metallic, distressed, and velvet designs. André 3000’s debut design collaboration is slated to drop exclusively at ComplexCon this November and will launch in stores and online in spring 2018.
“Tretorn Nylite’s are a true classic sneaker, they have been part of my life since I was a teenager and are still a staple in my shoe rotation today,” said Benjamin. “It’s great to be part of the brand’s 50th anniversary campaign and celebrate Nylite’s iconic heritage. My capsule, which will drop later this year, will pay homage and put a new twist on the classic style.”
“André 3000 Benjamin is a multi-faceted artist and the embodiment of a true style icon,” added Natasha Fishman, EVP of Marketing for ABG and owner of the Tretorn brand. “With his personal connection to the brand and an artist known worldwide for his unique form of self-expression, he is the ideal partner for the fall campaign and as the headlining artist in the Nylite50 series.”


VIENTIANE, April 23: Pakistan and the People's Democratic Republic of Laos agreed on Friday to cooperate in maintaining peace and stability in southeast Asia, south Asia and other regions for promotion and preservation of international peace and security.
A joint statement issued here at the conclusion of Prime Minister Mir Zafarullah Jamali's visit to Laos said both countries reaffirmed their commitment to implement the purpose and principles of the UN charter in their bilateral relations and to contribute to peaceful settlement of conflicts and disputes around the globe.
The two sides undertook to further strengthen and develop friendly relations and mutually beneficial cooperation in political, economics and trade fields.
It may be recalled that Mr Jamali paid an official visit to Laos at the invitation of Bounnhang Vorachith, the Prime Minister of Laos, from April 21-23. During his stay, Mr Jamali called on President of Laos Khamtay Siphandone.
During meetings, both sides agreed to exchange ministerial visits to further strengthen relations. They also agreed to cooperate on issues of mutual concern in the UN and other international/ regional fora and set up mechanisms of mutual consultation and cooperation by arranging annual bilateral meetings between two foreign ministries.
To facilitate bilateral interaction both countries agreed to conclude agreements on abolishing visa requirements for diplomatic and official passports. In trade matters, both sides expressed keen desire to diversify content of their bilateral trade, including direct trade. In this context, they agreed to initiate a consultative process for arriving at preferential/zero tariff arrangements.
These steps should gradually lead towards arriving at a free-trade agreement.
MOUs SIGNED: Pakistan and People's Democratic Republic of Laos signed on Friday three memorandums of understanding for setting up a business forum, combating terrorism and holding consultations and cooperation between their foreign ministries.
Prime Minister Zafarullah Jamali and his counterpart Bounnhang Vorachith were present at the signing ceremony. Speaking on the occasion, Mr Vorachith said Laos supported Pakistan's entry to the Asean Regional Forum. He said Laos would look into opening an embassy or consulate in Pakistan.
Mr Jamali said Pakistan would soon appoint a honorary consul-general in Laos and later a consulate or embassy.
EU PACT HAILED: Prime Minister Zafarullah Jamali has expressed satisfaction on the ratification of the Third Generation Agreement by the European Union Parliament on Thursday.
The prime minister said: "This step would lead to further strengthening of cooperation between Pakistan and the European Union." He said the EU was an important partner and Pakistan had an excellent record of cooperation in many areas with the EU states. -PPI/APP


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For decades, many universities and colleges have served as brainwashing institutions for the radical Left.
A number of unhinged commencement addresses recently went viral on social media.
And jaws hit the floor after a law school graduate delivered this one horrifying manifesto.
This horrifying graduation speech exposes the brainwashing that happens at hundreds of universities across the nation
Most American colleges and universities are compromised with left-wing radicals who use their positions of authority to brainwash impressionable young minds.
However, a young law student took things to a whole new level at the commencement ceremony for the City University of New York (CUNY) in a speech that turned heads all around the nation.
Last week, Fatima Mousa Mohammed took the stage at graduation and announced that “I come to you all from the rich soil of Yemen, raised by the humble streets of Queens,” before adding that “I chose CUNY School of Law for its articulated mission as one of the few legal institutions to recognize that the law is a manifestation of white supremacy that continues to oppress and suppress people in this nation and around the world.”
“Systems of oppression created to feed an empire with a ravenous appetite for destruction and violence,” she continued. “Institutions are created to intimidate, bully, censor, and stifle the voices of those who resist.”
Additionally, she addressed the recent death of Jordan Neely by referring to it as the “murder of black men like Jordan Neely by a white man on the MTA.” She also condemned “Palestinian political prisoners like HLF in U.S. prisons.”
These radical and aggressive statements turned heads all across the nation, with many condemning her divisive remarks.
The CUNY chapter of Students and Faculty for Equality (SAFE) posted a video of the speech with the caption, “here in its entirety is the vitriolic, evil, antisemitic @CUNYLaw commencement address from Jew hater Fatima Mohammed. Unimaginably, it is even worse than last year’s hate spewed by Nerdeen Kiswani. No wonder CUNY Law, under state investigation, tried to hide this video.”
Other groups have displayed similar outrage over what many deem to be hateful and anti-Semitic remarks.
Fatima Mousa Mohammed’s speech reveals how extreme many modern graduates have become
Instead of inspiring her fellow graduates, Fatima Mousa Mohammed decided to use her speech to spread hatred and division.
However, this is less than surprising given the extent to which American institutions of higher learning are compromised by the extreme Left.
These hateful remarks from Mohammed show how brainwashed many of America’s future leaders are, which is nothing short of horrifying.
In many classrooms across America, students are learning about subjects ranging from Critical Race Theory to radical gender ideology.
This type of brainwashing puts America’s future at risk.
Patriot Political will keep you up-to-date on any developments to this ongoing story.


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A rally for voting rights outside the Texas State Capitol, July 2021 (Eric Gay/AP)
The US Justice Department is suing Texas over a plan to redraw districts, which could diminish the ballots of Black and Latino voters.
Attorney General Merrick Garland said Monday that the redistricting plan violates Section 2 of the Voting Rights Act, under which voters cannot be denied equal access to the political process based on their race or ethnicity.
Many observers consider the Texas plan, adopted by the Republican-controlled legislature in October, as gerrymandering — the manipulation of district boundaries to favor one party.
In early November, the Justice Department sued Texas over its law restricting voting rights, including for those who do not speak English, people with disabilities, older voters, and those who live outside the US.
Texas is one of a series of states with Republican legislatures and governors who have passed the restrictions after the 2020 election in which President Joe Biden defeated Donald Trump.
But the latest Department lawsuit highlights another process to tilt states into the long-term control of one party, in the redistricting process that occurs once each decade. This year 17 states have completed Congressional maps this year, and more are expected to do so before spring.
In Texas, some districts with a significant proportion of minority voters have been eliminated. Other voters have been moved into rural, predominantly white areas. In one case, some voters in Dallas will cast ballots for a district whose center is 100 miles away.
Associate Attorney General Vanita Gupta summarized that the Texas plan’s “discriminatory intent…denies Black and Latino voters the equal opportunity to participate in the election process”.
Texas’s Trumpist and Republican Attorney General Ken Paxton used Twitter to denounce the Justice Department’s lawsuit:
The Department of Justice's absurd lawsuit against our state is the Biden Administration's latest ploy to control Texas voters. I am confident that our legislature's redistricting decisions will be proven lawful, and this preposterous attempt to sway democracy will fail.
— Texas Attorney General (@TXAG) December 6, 2021
The lawsuit is unlikely to have any effect before mid-term Congressional next November. In the last decade, courts took years to decide litigation over Republican-led redistricting in Pennsylvania, North Carolina, and other states, ordering revision of the boundaries.
The Justice Department’s task has been made more difficult by the Supreme Court’s weakening of the 1965 Voting Rights Act in recent years. Unlike in previous decades, states do not have to submit voting maps for prior clearance by the Department.
In 2019, the Supreme Court weakened the legal grounds for challenging voter maps. The conservative majority ruled that partisan gerrymandering cannot be challenged in federal court.
In July, in a case involving Arizona’s restrictions on voting rights, the Supreme Court voted 6-3 to further limit the Voting Rights Act. The six conservative justices ruled that the Act can only block restrictions when they effectively prevent minority voters from casting a ballot at all.
The Supreme Court has also removed the capacity to sue states under the Voting Rights Act in federal court. Instead, the Justice Department’s lawsuit has been filed in El Paso, Texas, with any appeal would going through a 5th Circuit dominated by conservative judges.


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Preheat the oven to 400 degrees. Wash and scrub each potato and then lightly oil and salt each one. Use a fork to poke a few holes in the potatoes and then transfer them to a large baking sheet. Bake the potatoes for 40 minutes. Remove the potatoes from the oven and set aside for about 15 minutes to cool. Turn the oven heat up to 450 degrees.
Meanwhile, heat 1 tablespoon oil in a small skillet over medium heat; add the shallots and saute for about 5 to 6 minutes, or until shallots are soft. Season shallots lightly with salt to taste.
Transfer the shallots to a large mixing bowl and add in the crab and pesto; mix ingredients well. Set pesto-crab mixture aside.
Cut each cooled, cooked potato in half lengthwise and use a teaspoon to gently scoop out the insides, leaving about 1/8-inch potato on the skin walls. Transfer half of the baked potato insides to the bowl with the crab and pesto mixture and mix well and transfer the other half to a bowl for later use (I like to make mashed potatoes with the remaining other half.) Brush the potatoes all over with olive oil, inside and out, and season the insides with salt.
Place the potato skins face down on the baking sheet and bake for 10 minutes. Turn the potatoes over on the skin side and bake for another 10 minutes. Remove from oven.
Load the inside of the potatoes with the crab-pesto-potato mixture. Return the potatoes to the oven and bake for 5 more minutes. Transfer the potato skins to a serving platter and garnish with parsley. Serve warm or at room temperature.
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Roads to Happiness. Traffic Infrastructure in Southeast Europe, Hegemonic Discourse, and its Challenges
Traffic infrastructure has played a central role in Southeast Europe’s political discourse for almost two hundred years. Roads, canals, and later railways were intimately linked with the enlightened absolutist promise of enabling “the pursuit of happiness” (in English liber-alism), “Glückseligkeit” (in Austrian cameralism), or “refah” (in Ottoman reformism). provide for both, began to inform Habsburg policy as of the eighteenth century and became pop-ular in the Ottoman Empire, its breakaway provinces and successor states, by the 1830s. And also, for almost two hundred years, the promise of infrastructure development and its failures have provoked resistance and Eigen-Sinn (self-interested adaptations), both on the epistemic level and in direct action. The conference will address the relationship of traffic infrastructure to power and its impact, among others, on discourse, culture, and everyday life in Southeast Europe from 1800 until the recent past.
Please find more informatione in the detailed workshop programme linked on the right-hand side of this page.

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