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The country of Iceland has so much variety and uniqueness to offer its visitors during a trip. From the vibrant capital of Reykjavik to the stunning natural landscapes, you will have the chance to explore it all and more.
This 5 day Iceland itinerary will give you the chance to see some of the best of the country in a short time span. Waterfalls, hikes, glacial lagoons, black sand beaches, and plenty more will be packed into your 5 days in Iceland.
In general, this Iceland itinerary will take you along the southern coast as you take in some of the top highlights and activities during your time in the country. Read on to learn more about the itinerary and how to get yourself ready for your trip.
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1) Iceland Itinerary Overview & Helpful Tips
Overall, this 5 day itinerary will focus on the Southern Coast of the country & a couple days based in Reykjavik.
It will consist of three days & two nights along the coast, before staying in Reykjavik for the final two days & 2/3 nights.
Before jumping into the itinerary though, I did want to point out some important considerations for a 5 day trip to Iceland and this itinerary in particular. In addition, you can also find some helpful tips to take into account as you go about planning your overall trip.
» One of the top considerations for Iceland is the time of year to visit.
In general, the summer months are going to bring longer days and some more optimal weather conditions. As you get closer to the winter, those days will continue to shorten and you will have less daylight to take part of activities.
Due to this, I would highly recommend taking part of this itinerary in particular during the summer and surrounding months from May to September.
This will give you the best chance to enjoy all the activities listed out and actually give you the time to do so.
It is certainly possible to go to Iceland at other times of the year, but just note that you probably will not be able to take part of every activity & attraction listed out in this itinerary.
» Although summer offers the longest daylight hours, the weather in the country can be highly unpredictable at any time of year.
Sunny days can turn to rain & clouds in an instant, so you really need to be prepared for all types of conditions. I would recommend packing accordingly for all types of weather (a topic I will touch upon soon).
» When it comes to transport around Iceland, renting a car is your best bet (particularly with an itinerary like this one).
A car rental will give you the chance to see the country at your own pace and on your own schedule. While some may opt to just do group/private day trips from Reykjavik, this can be costly and less flexible altogether.
Since this itinerary starts right off the bat heading towards attractions, you can pick up a car at the airport when you land on day 1 and return it on day 5 before you depart.
I would highly recommend checking out Rentalcars.com for potential car rental options.
By going through Rentalcars.com, you will have the chance to compare car prices among a variety of rental companies, and choose the best option for you.
» The way this itinerary is built is as if you are landing early in the morning on day 1 (and beginning the trip from there).
However, if your flight is not scheduled to land first thing in the morning, you can plan to just relax in Reykjavik for an afternoon & night before beginning this itinerary the following day.
» Note that itinerary does not go around the entirety of the Ring Road. It will just take you back and forth along the southern coast in addition to a couple day trips from Reykjavik.
You can check out the Iceland Ring Road itinerary I have up on the site that will take you all around the country if you have more time.
» For more helpful info be sure to check out the Iceland Helpful Tips article up on the site to get you prepared for your trip.
2) Iceland Weather
As mentioned, the ideal time of year to visit to get the most daylight hours is going to be those summer months. But just because there is a lot of daylight during the summer, doesn’t mean the weather is always going to be ideal.
Iceland is notorious for its constantly changing weather patterns. In a day’s time it very well may feel like you just went through all four seasons.
To give you a better understanding of the weather over the course of the year, I have included a couple screenshots courtesy of Meteoblue.
I would recommend using Meteoblue to get more accurate day by day Iceland weather forecasts. The forecasts give you a better idea of how many hours of sun to expect, amount of precipitation, and other helpful metrics.
The first chart below will show the average temperature along with the rainfall by month.
As you can see, the summer does bring those higher temperatures. Although they may be the highest temperatures, does not mean it is warm (average highs in the summer reach just the mid 50’s F).
You can also see there is quite a bit of precipitation throughout the year, even in the summer months. Although historically, the Spring/Summer months bring the least amount of rain/snow, you should always be prepared for some rainfall.
The second chart shows the amount of cloudy vs. sunny days throughout the year.
You can see that pretty consistently throughout the year over half the days of the month can have overcast weather. That is not to say the entire day will be overcast but the clouds definitely do roll in and out.
3) Packing List
Speaking of weather, it really goes hand in hand with what an Iceland packing list will look like.
As mentioned, you really need to be ready for all sorts of weather possibilities during a trip. Sun, wind, rain, and more will be frequent throughout your days in the country.
So, when you are heading off for a hike or visiting a certain attraction, don’t just plan to wear whatever your base outfit may be for the day. Instead, you very likely will need to bring along additional layers and items just in case the weather turns one way or another.
If you will be outside and away from your car for long portions of the day, be sure to take a backpack with you to carry any items that you currently aren’t wearing.
Overall, I would recommend taking a this hiking packing list I put together that has many of the items you will want to consider bringing.
The list talks about layers, which will be of upmost importance for a trip to Iceland. Below are the main layers you will want to bring along:
→ Hiking Shorts
→ Hiking Pants
→ Short Sleeve Shirt
→ Long Sleeve Shirt / Sun Hoodie
→ Mid Layer Fleece
→ Puff Jacket
→ Packable Rain Jacket
You want to be sure to bring appropriate waterproof hiking shoes along with solid hiking socks as well.
Additional packing list item recommendations include:
→ Hiking Backpack & Rain cover
→ Water Bottle & Nutrition
→ Portable Charger
→ Hat & Sunglasses
4) Renting a Car
Another main topic I wanted to cover before talking through the itinerary is renting a car. As mentioned, a car rental is going to be the easiest option when it comes to exploring Iceland in general.
You will have the ability to go at your own pace, visit the places you want to visit, and always be on your own schedule.
For renting cars in general, I would highly recommend just taking a look at Rentalcars.com. That way you can get a good understanding of the various options out there across multiple car rental companies.
Note that there are some considerations to think about when renting cars in Iceland including:
→ When choosing a car, note that there can be a mixture between Manual and Automatic options. So, be sure to choose correctly (especially if you don’t know how to drive Manual).
→ While there are unpaved roads throughout the country, basically all of the main attractions and activities on an itinerary like this will be on paved roads.
So, you will not need to worry much about getting a 4 X 4 car. However, if you are looking to extend this itinerary to include some more off the beaten path options or you are thinking about visiting in the winter time, then a 4 X 4 car will be your best bet.
→ You may also see additional add ons such as gravel protection or sand/ash protection. This will just be up to you in case you want to be insured for the variety of protections offered by the rental companies.
5) Where to Stay in Iceland
Since this is just a 5 day itinerary in Iceland, you will just need to figure out two accommodation options for your trip.
The first two nights of the trip will be spent along the Southern Coast (ideally somewhere in the vicinity of Kirkjubaejarklaustur). The final 2 nights (potentially 3), will be spent in the capital city of Reykjavik.
Below are some highly rated and reviewed options for each place:
» Feel free to take a look at the top hotels in South Iceland for more info about where to stay
» Check out some Unique Iceland Hotels to choose from if you want to enjoy some more distinctive options
6) Iceland Itinerary 5 Days Map View
Now that you have some background info about Iceland, let’s dive into the itinerary itself.
Take a look below at where each attraction on this 5 days in Iceland itinerary falls on the map.
Day 1 starts out with the blue pins and the trip then continues eastward before turning back, with each pin color indicating the attractions for a day.
Altogether you will spend 3 days / 2 nights along the southern coast and the remaining time in Reykjavik with a day trip in between.
Day 1 – Blue
Day 2 – Yellow
Day 3 – Red
Day 4 – Purple
Day 5 – Gray
7) 5 Days in Iceland Detailed Itinerary
The following is a detailed breakout of the daily attractions and activities on this Iceland itinerary 5 days route.
The remainder of this guide will go through each one of the activities and attractions.
As you are scrolling through you will find some more detailed guides linked throughout. If you would like to learn more about a particular place, feel free to check those out as well.
Day 1 – Southern Coast Part I
Either coming right off the plane from Keflavik or from Reykjavik, grab your rental car and begin the drive out east. The next 3 days will be spent exploring the southern coast of Iceland. There are so many different types of natural beauty to experience and I am sure you will enjoy it all.
Reykjadalur Hot Springs
Your first stop of the day will be the Reykjadalur Hot Springs.
This hike will take you through the mountains and valleys of Iceland and will have you end up swimming in a natural hot spring river! The hike itself is about 1.5 hours round trip and is a great way to get introduced to the Icelandic landscape.
» If this sounds like your kind of day then check out the Reykjadalur Hot Springs Hike guide for a more in depth review
After a couple hours of hiking make a stop at Urridafoss, one of the many waterfalls you will encounter along your trip.
It is known to be the most voluminous waterfall in Iceland. Pretty fascinating site and not crowded at all, as its not one of the main attractions you will find.
You can then head on over to the black sand beach of Reynisfjara. Here you can walk the beach, hang out on the limestone cliffs and take in some amazing views of the southern coast. Once all down exploring the beach area, stop by town of Vik for some lunch.
It is a nice small town where you can find some restaurants and also grocery store to pick up some essentials. You can also get in a nice viewpoint from the church at the top of the town.
One important thing to note is that main towns can be very far apart from one another. So if you see somewhere you would like to eat or add some gas to the tank you should do it sooner rather than later as you won’t know when the next opportunity will be.
Next up is Laufskalavarda. Here you will find thousands of small rock piles all around this small hill.
Apparently building one these rock piles gives you good luck as you continue your adventures around the country of Iceland. As it is the beginning of your journey it could be a good idea to make one of your own.
End the day at one of the most picturesque places of the entire trip – Fjadrargljufur Canyon. Hike up along the side of the canyon taking in the views and some great pictures.
You can get some amazing views both all the way towards the top of the trail and bottom of the trail. Enjoy the last attraction of the day before heading to your hotel or guesthouse nearby.
Day 2 – Skaftafell and Jokulsarlon
The second day of the trip will focus on Skaftafell National Park and the Jokulsarlon Glacier Lagoon. These are two just stunning places to visit, making this a fun filled and action packed day.
Skaftafell National Park
After a much needed sleep wake up bright and early to head out to Skaftafell National Park. Here you will have two main options to choose from – hiking in the national park on your own or heading on a glacier hike as part of a guided tour.
There are plenty of hiking trails to choose from in the national park ranging from just around an hour to full day hiking options.
The Guide to Hiking Skaftafell National Park will go over what you need to know to hit the trails.
Taking part of a Skaftafell Glacier Hike will have you experiencing what it is like to hike on ice. There are also several options to choose from ranging from a couple hours on the glacier to a full day activity. I put together a Skaftafell Glacier Hike Guide for you to learn more.
» If you are interested in the glacier hike you can book a Skaftafell Glacier Hike Tour in advance to reserve your spot!
Jokulsarlon Glacier Lagoon
After a morning/afternoon of hiking grab some food back by the visitor center and relax for a bit. After the break continue your day towards some glacier lagoons. Take a quick stop at the smaller Fjallsarlon lagoon before heading to Jokulsarlon.
You have the option to tour the lagoon on a zodiac type of boat or a larger amphibian one where you are with more people and higher up from the water.
The smaller boat is a really great time with just about 8 people in the boat with your driver.
→ Make sure to book in advance especially if you are opting for the smaller boat.
Your boat driver will give you a tour of the lagoon, answer your questions and even let you take a huge piece of ice from the water. They will then drive the boat towards the back of the lagoon where ice cliffs will be breaking off every few minutes.
After about 45 minutes the boat will head back to land, where you will then depart Jokulsarlon.
Before or after your trip on the lagoon, don’t miss out on the nearby Diamond Beach to check out the glacial ice washed up on shore. From there it is time to head back to your hotel for the night and prepare to drive westbound on day 3.
Day 3 – Southern Coast Part II
It is now time to turn around a head back to Reykjavik but not before hitting some more southern coast attractions along the way.
While you may have passed by some of these attractions on day 1, you can now spend the time actually visiting them.
The first stop will be back closer to Vik at Dyrholaey which is the large peninsula with its well known arch. You can walk around to different view points and get a look at the waves crashing nearby.
Next up is the waterfall Skogafoss and is one that you cannot miss. It is a massive waterfall with a staircase off to the side, which you can walk up to the top of.
Getting too close to the bottom of the waterfall will most likely result in getting wet so be careful when trying to get the best picture.
After hanging out at the bottom, climb up the staircase to get a view from the top. For a real epic hiking opportunity you can continue you way along the Skoga River.
Depending on your interest level, you can take part of just a short section of trail or head out for a multi hour adventure. The entire route will be too long to fit into this particular itinerary, but you can still can a pretty great sense of what the hike is all about.
» For an in depth overview of this hike check out the Guide to Hiking Skogafoss
Seljalandsfoss & Gljufrabui
Once done with some hiking, head on over to Seljalandsfoss which is only about a 30 minute drive from Skogafoss.
This waterfall is unique in that you can actually walk it in a 360 degree view even getting behind the waterfall. Spend some time taking pictures at different angles and walking all the way around.
Here you will also find a lesser known waterfall called Gljufrabui. Walk about ten minutes north of Seljalandsfoss along the path following the signs.
Through a narrow rock corridor lies the waterfall, where you will most likely get a bit wet as you are literally inside of a cave.
It is quite a unique experience being inside this rock as the waterfall comes down behind you. After you spend some time down low, follow the path to the top of the waterfall, where you can climb the small ladder to get a view from above.
After visiting these couple of waterfalls it is then driving to Reykjavik, where you will be basing yourself for the remainder of the trip.
Day 4 – The Golden Circle
It is time to make your way around one of the more well known parts of Iceland – the Golden Circle. The Golden Circle includes five main stops and you can decide to visit all the attractions or focus more time on certain ones.
Since this is a more standard day trip from Reykjavik, you will find some of these places a but more crowded. Get an earlier start to the day to beat the crowds and enjoy these locations on your own.
» Check out the complete guide to Iceland’s Golden Circle for an in depth review of what it all entails.
Stop #1 – Thingvellir National Park
The first stop of the day will be Thingvellir National Park. Thingvellir offers the opportunity to hike, snorkel between tectonic plates and wander around an incredible setting.
Depending on your interest level, you may just want to take a short walk around the area, opt for a longer hike, or even take part of the unique snorkeling opportunity.
Since there are so many diverse options to choose from, some people may just spend a hour here while others can spend a full day here.
Stop #2 – Bruarfoss
If you have the time and are up for a 2 hour round trip hike you can head over to Bruarfoss. A bit more of a hidden gem, Bruarfoss is a majestic blue colored waterfall that is sure not to be missed.
In the past, it was easy enough to just drive to the waterfall. However, in order to visit this one of kind waterfall today, you must park your car and opt for the longer hike.
If this is something you want to take part of, just be sure to understand your timing for the day in order to fit in the rest of the Golden Circle attractions.
Stop #3 – Geysir
Ever seen tons of water getting shot up a hundred feet in the air? Well now is your chance. At the Geysir geothermal area you will be able to see things like this happen:
Stop #4 – Gullfoss
One of the most powerful and wide waterfalls that Iceland has to offer, Gullfoss offers amazing views from all different angles.
Stop #5 – Kerid Crater
Last but not least is Kerid Crater – a massive formation with a lake down below to hike around and enjoy before ending your time around the Golden Circle.
Note that it might be easier to add the Blue Lagoon on the way from or to the airport since the Lagoon is not too far away from Keflavik.
It just depends on the timing on your fights to figure out what will work out best. You can also opt to move the lagoon to day 5 before/after you explore Reykjavik.
Next up comes the most relaxing portion of the trip and that is the Blue Lagoon. Make sure to buy tickets in advance so when you get there you can walk right in and enjoy.
Once you get there you can drop your stuff off in a locker and head outside in what is probably pretty cold weather. But don’t worry because once you are inside the Blue Lagoon all is well.
The temperature of the water is very soothing and relaxing, and there are definitely spots warmer than others. You can buy yourself a few drinks and wade/walk around the lagoon.
You can probably spent 2+ hours there altogether just relaxing your bodies after all the exploring that has been done.
Day 5 – Reykjavik
There really aren’t too many different sites to see in Reykjavik but definitely enough to keep yourself busy for a day.
Stroll through the city center as you walk down the main street Laugavegur, and then to the harbor area.
Stop by the Harpa opera house, a really modern piece of architecture with many different areas to explore and a glass like structure throughout. Then walk further along the water to the viking ship known as the Sun Voyager. It is really just a silver statue but still pretty neat spot to check out.
Then make your way to the main church – Hallgrimskirkja. Spend the few dollars to head to the top of the church and see the view of the entire city of colored houses beneath you. You can see all the way to the opera house and beyond.
→ Learn more about the capital in the One Day in Reykjavik guide up on the site
That will be your last stop on an amazing trip to Iceland before making your way to the airport later in the day or the next morning.
If you rather spend your final day hiking and exploring nature, you can also opt for the day trip to the Glymur Waterfall instead.
Hope you enjoy your 5 days in Iceland! If you have any questions or comments feel free to add them in below.
Also be sure to check out the other Iceland itineraries and guides for more helpful content about the country.
Have fun out there and safe travels!

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Expedeon AG: Expedeon AG announces outcome of Annual General Meeting 2019
PRESS RELEASE 10 July 2019Expedeon AG announces outcome of Annual General Meeting 2019Shareholders approve all management proposals
Heidelberg, Germany and Cambridge, UK, 10 July 2018 - Expedeon AG (Frankfurt: EXN; ISIN: DE000A1RFM03; Prime Standard) today announced that the Annual General Meeting (AGM) held in Heidelberg yesterday, July 09, 2019, approved all management proposals. The participating shareholders represented 37.44% of the total share capital of about 51.56 million shares; all proposals were carried with a minimum Yes vote of 95.2% of the votes present.
"With a first-ever positive EBITDA, 2018 was the most successful year in Expedeon's history to date. Our Q1 results confirmed the positive trend. Fundamental to this progress has been the acquisition strategy over the last years, through which we have built an exciting technology platform underpinning our ongoing R&D activities. Based on a pipeline full of innovative products, our primary focus is now on organic growth and building added value for our customers, investors, and shareholders alike," said Dr. Heikki Lanckriet, CEO of Expedeon. "Our goal is translating this progress into long-term sustainable success. The strong support at yesterday's Annual General Meeting gives us great confidence looking forward to the coming months and years, reaffirming that we are on the right track for the remainder of 2019 and the years to come."
The AGM approved the discharge of the members of the Supervisory Board and the Management Board for fiscal year 2018 and the appointment of Ernst & Young, Mannheim, Germany as auditors for the fiscal year 2019.
Also, the AGM approved the authorization of the stock option plan 2019, as well as the establishment of a new contingent capital (Contingent Capital 2019) in order to fulfill the stock option plan 2019.
Mr. Hansjörg Plaggemars was elected as a new member of the supervisory board by the AGM. Mr. Plaggemars will follow Dr. Cristina Garmendia Mendizábal who had stepped down as chair and resigned from the supervisory board in April 2019. In its constituent assembly after the AGM, the supervisory board elected Mr. Joseph Fernandez as its new chair. Expedeon's supervisory board consists of six members: Mr. Joseph Fernandez (Chairman), Mrs. Pilar de la Huerta, Dr. Trevor Jarman, Mr. Peter Llewellyn-Davies (Audit Committee Chair), Mr. Tim McCarthy, and Mr. Hansjörg Plaggemars.
Moreover, the AGM approved the transition of bearer shares into registered shares as well as the corresponding changes to the statutes and other alignments.
Furthermore, the AGM resolved the capital increase out of company funds by partially transforming the capital reserve into original capital according to §§ 207 ff. AktG and the subsequent reduction of the increased original capital for the purpose of the termination of the nascent amount in the capital reserve fund according to § 272 Abs. 2 r. 4 HGB subject to the regulations of the statutory capital decrease according to §§ 222 ff. AktG.
The AGM voting results for each agenda item will be published today in the Investors section of Expedeon AG website.
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Publisher : Materials Today: Proceedings, Volume 26, p.720-723 (2020)
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Keywords : Antibacterial property, Block copolymers, Drug delivery, Emulsification, micelle
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Abstract : The self-assembly nature of pluronic triblock copolymers have been exploited by materials scientists in the field of drug delivery. We have used Pluronic P123 block copolymer to load an antibiotic drug Amoxicillin and have analyzed the drug loading efficiency. The amphiphilic nature and micellization of Pluronic P123block copolymer was efficiently utilized and the morphology of drug loaded block copolymer is analyzed in detail and correlated with the loading efficiency. Moreover this study also focuses on the antimicrobial activities of the amoxicillin loaded Pluronic P123block copolymer. It is seen that the micelle serve as excellent payloads for the delivery of the most common drug amoxicillin.
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The Private Election Grants Didn’t Help Biden
If anything they helped Trump, an analysis of state election results show.
In their effort to prove that Donald Trump really won the 2020 election, Republican legislators in many states have proposed—and in 14 states so far have enacted—laws that would add obstacles to early and absentee voting. Wisconsin Republicans have proposed such laws as well.
Among these are Assembly Bill 173 and Senate Bill 207, which are aimed at restricting private donations to improve the administration of elections. As discussed in a previous Data Wonk column, these bills were triggered by a series of grants to help fund the 2020 election including hiring additional poll workers, purchasing ballot scanning machines and ballot drop boxes, and rental and cleaning expenses for polling places.
Wisconsin’s 2020 spring election was a disaster. Photos of long lines at Riverside High School and other Milwaukee polling places got national attention. Aiming to avoid contracting COVID-19, a huge number of voters switched from in-person voting to absentee ballots. For the same reason, many poll workers, often retirees, decided to sit out the election. Personal protective gear, including masks, was in short supply.
There was great concern that the coming November election would repeat the same set of problems, but on a much greater scale. Government funding for the upcoming election seemed well short of what was needed. The CTCL grants aimed at addressing the issue.
The chart below shows the twelve Wisconsin cities that received the largest CTCL grants. Arguably, both in Wisconsin and nationally, large cities had the greatest challenge in conducting safe elections. In Wisconsin, most of the grant money went to the five largest cities—Milwaukee, Green Bay, Madison, Kenosha, and Racine. The requests from these five cities were likely strengthened by their promise to work together and share experiences. The chart below shows the twelve largest grants, according to a survey by the conservative Wisconsin Institute for Law & Liberty (WILL).
Altogether, about 200 of Wisconsin’s more than 1850 cities, towns, and villages applied for a grant and received at least a promised $5,000.
Most election agencies in Wisconsin did not apply. In Milwaukee County, for example, only West Allis joined Milwaukee in applying for a grant. Presumably, the other cities, towns, and villages believed they had sufficient resources—or perhaps passed for political reasons.
One might expect that the response to the donation from Zuckerberg, Chan, and others, whatever one thinks of Facebook, would be to praise their support of democracy. That’s the spirit of the following quote from APM Reports (affiliated with American Public Media):
On the right, however, the predominant view seem to be that the CTCL grants were aimed at helping the Biden campaign. As the earlier Data Wonk column described, those claiming a partisan motivation include the Thomas More Society, which had sued Vice President Mike Pence in an attempt to force him to throw the election to Trump, and the MacIver Institute, which argued that the mayors of Wisconsin’s five largest cities violated Wisconsin’s open meetings law by talking with each other.
Recently, WILL has joined the fray in favor of the proposition that the grants were intended to help the Biden candidacy. The title of their paper summarizes this argument: “Finger on the Scale.”
Certainly, the grants helped Wisconsin’s largest cities to offer a safe and easy vote, but did they also help Joe Biden? In 2020 almost everywhere in Wisconsin both candidates got more votes than in 2016. Overall, however, as the next graph shows, Biden got 18% more votes than Hillary Clinton, while Trump got 14.6% more in 2020 than in 2016. The difference was enough for Biden to win.
Of the five largest Wisconsin cities, the result was mixed. Trump’s percentage improvement was better than Biden’s in three cities—Milwaukee, Racine, and Kenosha. In two—Madison and Green Bay—Biden’s percentage increase exceeded Trump’s. Put the total votes from the five cities together and it’s a wash. Biden’s vote increase was 8.4% compared to 8.6% for Trump.
Why then did Biden win the election, improving his margin by 4,500 voters compared to Clinton? The answer lies in the rest of Wisconsin, outside the five cities, where grant amounts, if not zero, were much less. Biden’s vote total went up 21.5%. Trump also got more votes then in 2016—but only by 15.1%. If the aim of the grants was to help Biden win, they failed.
WILL’s report takes a different tack. It includes tables that appear to summarize regression results. The independent variables are the increase in the Trump and Biden vote between 2016 and 2020.
The proposal advanced by Republican legislators and WILL would require that any private grant to governments be distributed across the state on a per-capita basis. This could scare away any grant related to election administration, by removing any assurance to the donor of how the grant would be used. Judging from the present Legislature’s willingness to ignore the purpose of federal grants, a donor might reasonably conclude that a grant intended to improve elections would instead be applied to reducing taxes.
That said, it is likely that interest in election grants will greatly diminish in the future. The CTCL grants were a response to an emergency—a dangerous pandemic and the switch by many voters to absentee ballots as a response. Unless there is a resurgence of COVID-19 or some variant, Wisconsin’s elections administrators are likely to muddle through without any private funding.
- Senator Agard Statement on Senator Knodl’s Continued Relitigation of the 2020 Presidential Election - State Sen. Melissa Agard, Senate Democratic Leader - Aug 29th, 2023
- Report Calls For Criminally Charging State’s Fake Electors - Henry Redman - Dec 19th, 2022
- Vos Withdraws Subpoenas, Ends Gableman Probe - Henry Redman - Aug 30th, 2022
- Judge Blasts Gableman Probe, Deleted Records - Henry Redman - Aug 17th, 2022
- Vos Fires Gableman, Ends Election Probe - Shawn Johnson - Aug 14th, 2022
- Judge Orders Gableman To Pay $163,000 In Legal Fees - Rich Kremer - Aug 2nd, 2022
- Prosecute 2020 Fake Electors, Advocates Demand - Erik Gunn - Aug 1st, 2022
- Trump Calls For Nullification of Wisconsin’s 2020 Election - Henry Redman - Jul 12th, 2022
- Legal Fight Over Gableman Probe Keeps Growing - Shawn Johnson - Jun 30th, 2022
- Back In the News: Fake Elector Scheme Dogs Ron Johnson - Bruce Murphy - Jun 28th, 2022
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Researchers at the Case Western Reserve School of Medicine say that the drug bexarotene – commonly used against skin cancer – can help address early-stage Alzheimer's disease. The substance acts on neural plaques made from beta amyloid proteins.
In all patients suffering from this neurodegenerative form of dementia, huge amounts of this molecules conglomerate in the brain, forming solid structures called plaques. These irreversibly destroy neurons, leading to cognitive impairment and, eventually, death.
In a study conducted on unsuspecting lab mice, investigators determined that rodents displaying the earliest signs of Alzheimer's had a lot to benefit from receiving bexarotene. The drug acts directly on reducing amyloid concentrations in the brain.
The fact that this molecule has a lot to do with the development of dementia is one of the few certainties that experts have about Alzheimer's. Now that they've found results that are so encouraging, the CWRU team is bound to continue investigating this chemical.
One of the most interesting aspects of the new work is that mice with high amyloid levels that got bexarotene experienced a reduction in their protein levels of 25 percent in just 6 hours. Additionally, a proportional increase in cognitive functions was also recorded.
All the mice the team used in this research were models for Alzheimer's, meaning that they were genetically engineered to develop the condition. The fact that the onset of dementia was prevented, and in some cases even reversed, is a critical discovery.
“The data we provide here really suggest that Alzheimer's could be, in the early stages, a reversible disease,” CWRU PhD student in neuroscience and study autor, Paige Cramer, explains. The scientist was also the author of the research paper, LiveScience
The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has already certified bexarotene for human use in treating a form of cancer called cutaneous T-cell lymphoma.
Details of the new investigation were published in the February 10 issue of the top journal Science.
Unlike past approaches to treating Alzheimer's, the new one does not go after the amyloid plaques themselves. It attacks the source of the problem, which is the initial, high concentration of beta amyloid in neural tissue.

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The letter for the king
Book - 2015
On the night of his final vigil before being knighted, Tiuri answers a request to deliver an urgent letter to a distant kingdom across the Great Mountains--a journey that will threaten his life and teach him the true meaning of what it is to be a knight.
- Adventure fiction
Action and adventure fiction
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- Item Description
- "First published in the United Kingdom in 2013 by Pushkin Press."--Title page verso.
Originally published as: De Brief voor de koning, in 1962.
- Physical Description
- 517 pages : illustrations, map ; 22 cm
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Cancer survivor advises men to get checked for testicular cancer
Steve Larson, 35, an active and healthy father of three from Eau Claire, Wisconsin, was digging out from a snowstorm last year when he later began developing symptoms of what he thought was a hernia. The pain subsided, so he didn’t immediately get it evaluated, but when the discomfort in his groin area returned, he knew it was time to see a doctor.
“Getting checked out for a hernia is how it started, the pain associated with that,” says Steve, who works in customer service and support at Jamf. “They did some scans. I met with the urologist, who suspected that it was not a hernia, and that’s when they saw a mass on one of my testicles.”
That mass — roughly the size of a large grape — turned out to be cancerous and sent Steve on a journey he never saw coming. He exercised regularly. He didn’t smoke. He had no family history of cancer. The news simply stunned him.
“I was definitely very shocked and surprised at first. No one expects that,” he says. “But what was comforting was the confidence that my care staff had from the beginning.”
Steve remembers his team informing him of his diagnosis — stage 2 testicular cancer — in a calm, pragmatic manner and stating the facts. One of those facts stuck with him.
“If you want to be diagnosed with cancer, this is what you want to be diagnosed with because of survivability. It’s basically always treatable,” he recalls them saying.
A HIGHLY TREATABLE CANCER
Sandeep Basu, M.D., a hematologist-oncologist at Mayo Clinic Health System in Eau Claire, confirms testicular cancer is a highly treatable and, in many cases, curable cancer. He points to professional cyclist Lance Armstrong and Olympic figure skater Scott Hamilton as two well-known examples of young, healthy men who are testicular cancer survivors.
Dr. Basu recalls Steve as being positive and upbeat from the beginning, and he applauds his attitude and outlook on the situation.
“Having a cancer diagnosis kind of shakes a person’s world, but he took it in stride,” Dr. Basu says. “He was very matter of fact and never let it get to him.”
Shortly after his diagnosis last May, Steve underwent his first surgery, which involved removing the testicle where the mass was hiding. In July, he had a second surgery called retroperitoneal lymph node dissection, or RPLND, to remove nearby at-risk lymph nodes.
“A lot of the common cancers, certainly testicular cancer, can move,” Dr. Basu says. “It may start out in the testicle but then travel through the lymphatic channels to the lymph nodes and lymph glands, and these are mainly in the abdomen. In RPLND surgery, we basically go in and clean out all the potentially affected lymph nodes from the abdominal cavity.”
Dr. Basu likens this surgery to weeding a garden.
“The first thing we want to do is go ahead and pull it out. That’s what the surgery does,” he says. “But then even after the weed’s out, we want to make sure none of the spores from the dandelion plant have floated off in the breeze and landed elsewhere in the garden. Oftentimes, we don’t know if that’s happened, but we want to make sure and we like to do ‘preventive spraying.’ That’s what chemo is. We’re trying to do a little clean out of the whole body in case there are any hidden cells.”
CURED AND CONFIDENT
Following his second surgery, Steve underwent nine weeks of chemotherapy and is now considered cured.
“I’m doing really well,” Steve says. “There are a few lingering side effects that are normal. They’ll hopefully sort themselves out over the course of the next six months, but my hair’s back, my beard’s back and I‘m doing good.”
He says he’s forever thankful to his medical team for their excellent care.
“Through the whole journey, it was always a posture of not if you’re going to be cured, but how are we going to cure you?” he says. “It was a very confident and positive outlook from day one. My faith and friends were also a source of strength and peace along the way.”
Steve’s equally positive attitude prompted his medical team to select him as a featured patient at the “Home Run for Life” event at the July 12 Eau Claire Express game. Steve, who says he’s honored to have been selected, also views it as an opportunity to raise awareness for other men in his demographic to listen to their bodies.
“It’s OK to go see your doctor,” he says. “Don’t be a tough guy. Get it checked out.”
Dr. Basu agrees.
“A lot of times men maybe try to blow it off or are a little bashful about certain parts of the body, but the thing of it is to do exactly what he did,” he says. “If there is any doubt, seek out some kind of medical attention. This is one of those cancers where timely intervention makes a difference between cured versus not.”

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Welcome to a literary latte!
When it comes to the end of June/middle of July, The Mid Year Freakout Tag consumes my WordPress reader and honestly? I’m not mad about it because it’s my favourite type of post to read! I love seeing everyone getting excited about the books they’ve read and loved this year, and so this year… I thought I’d actually do the tag myself!
This year I am absolutely smashing the GoodReads challenge which makes me so happy! Not just because I’m overachieving (but also that) but because it demonstrates how much I’m loving reading at the moment. I tend to go through phases of either not reading/blogging or being obsessed with both and right now I’m in the latter phase which is the best.
I’m flying through my tbr right now.
My average rating is also 3.06 which is pretty good. The first half of the year started off with a lot of 2.5/3 star reads which has brought the average down, but this latter half has been incredible and I’ve had so many 4/5 star reads!
01 Best Book You’ve Read So Far in 2021?
I have two new books for this one because I couldn’t pick between them and they are Malibu Rising and The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo by Taylor Jenkins Reid.
Even though I’d heard so much about Taylor Jenkins Reid, I went into The Seven Husbands with zero expectations and was so so pleasantly surprised. It was absolutely incredible and definitely one of my all-time favourite reads. It’s filled with the most amazing cast of iconic characters in 1960s Hollywood, and the writing was just so atmospheric and immersive – I can’t recommend this enough.
And then, Malibu Rising follows the family of Mick Rivas, one of the 7 husbands. The Riva siblings honestly have the most beautiful dynamic and my heart absolutely broke for them so many times. The story alternates between the siblings in the 1980s and their mother/father in the 60s, and I adored both perspectives. Again such atmospheric writing and each and every character just felt so real and complex.
02 Best Sequel You’ve Read So Far in 2021?
A few days ago I binge read the first three volumes of the Heartstopper graphic novels by Alice Oseman and they were so much better than I could have anticipated! I’d never tried a graphic novel before but I had seen this series mentioned so often that I couldn’t not try them.
Nick and Charlie just had the cutest relationship and I think it captured the British secondary school experience so well too.
I can’t wait to get to volume 4 honestly because this was just adorable and I flew through them in a couple hours.
03 New Release You Haven’t Read Yet But Want To
Even though I’ve only read one book from Rachel Lynn Solomon (The Ex Talk), I can already tell that she’ll be an auto-buy author for me and We Can’t Keep Meeting Like This is no exception! I bought this as well as Today, Tonight, Tomorrow a few days ago and I’m so excited to pick up both of them. This one also features cover art from one of my favourite artists, Caitlin Blunnie (Liberal Jane on Instagram), which was how I initially found out about it. It sounds super cute and I can’t wait!
04 Most Anticipated Release for the Second Half of the Year
If you read the review I wrote for These Violent Delights (the first ever on my blog – meaning the book was amazing) then you’ll know I am SO EXCITED to get to Our Violent Ends, which releases in November! You can read my full review but it was such a beautiful read with stunning writing, a fast-paced plot as well as a lovers-to-enemies-to-lovers-to-enemies romance.
I’m so looking forward to reading the sequel!! I need more Benedikt and Marshall right about now.
Honourable mentions also go to:
- When Night Breaks (the sequel to Where Dreams Descend in the Kingdom of Cards series, which was a 4.5 star read for me that I flew through last year) by Janella Angeles.
- Like a Love Song by Nina Moreno (fake dating celebrities – sign me right up)
- Battle Royal by Lucy Parker (baking competition for royalty, rival (businesses) to lovers YES)
- Our Way Back to Always by Nina Moreno (ex-childhood friends and a bucket list!)
05 Biggest disappointment?
The Shadow & Bone trilogy by Leigh Bardugo was definitely my biggest disappointment of the year because I kind of hated it? A lot of people told me that the trilogy wasn’t as good as Six of Crows and Crooked Kingdom (my all time favourite books) so my expectations were already kind of low, but this just wasn’t for me. I didn’t care about the characters (even the Darkling who, for a while, was Bookstagram’s favourite villain), the plot wasn’t that interesting and I ended up just getting a little confused. Book 1 I did actually give 3.5 stars but book 2 was a 2.5 star read and I didn’t even get to book 3 because I DNF’d.
06 Biggest surprise?
Easily The House on the Cerulean Sea by T.J Klune. When I picked this up I had seen a few people mention it in various book lists but I had absolutely no idea what it was about and chose it on a whim one day when browsing Amazon. Thankfully, that whim paid off because it was so so good!!
Such a beautiful found family, atmospheric writing, impeccable world building and the sweetest slow burn romance. Can 100% see myself picking this up again in the future because I adored it.
06 Favourite new author (debut or new to you?)
Honourable mention goes to Taylor Jenkins Reid who might be my new favourite author (see above), and also Rachel Lynn Solomon who I can’t wait to read more from.
But for this prompt I’m going to go with an author I haven’t mentioned and that’s Sarah Suk.
I read Sarah’s debut Made in Korea earlier in June and flew through it. It was such a sweet book but I loved the complexity to the characters, which isn’t always seen in such a light-hearted contemporary. It also features the rival businesses to lovers trope which is one of my all time faves. This was such a sweet read and I can for sure see myself rereading this one. I’m definitely looking forward to seeing more from the author (her next release is a co-authored book coming 2022).
06 Newest Favourite Character
Honourable mentions again can go to Nina Rivas (Malibu Rising), Evelyn Hugo, (The Seven Husbands of…) and all the children from the House on the Cerulean Sea, but another new fave character (who technically isn’t a new fave) is Maverick Carter in Concrete Rose.
The Carter family dynamic is what constantly draws me back to one of my favourite books, The Hate U Give, and so it was so amazing to read more from these characters in the prequel. Seeing young Lisa and Maverick grow together (and almost not together) was amazing and I just love how Angie Thomas manages to weave harder-hitting topics into her novels whilst also creating such a heartwarming read. 10/10 recommend!
08 Book that made you happy?
Question 07 was a book that made you cry and because I haven’t cried yet this year (about a book), I skipped that prompt! Next up though is a book that made you happy and for me that’s Counting Down With You by Tashie Bhuiyan. I’d seen the romance in this one hyped up a lot over on book tok and so my expectations were high – thankfully, it didn’t disappoint. Karina and Ace had the sweetest relationship and I just loved how they grew together and encouraged each other to face their challenges and fears. The portrayal of Karina’s anxiety, for me, felt so realistic too – mental health conservations need to be normalised and I think representation in books is an amazing way to do so. I’ve also tried the counting down method myself and it has helped me a little bit so there’s that!
This is just another one that I can see myself rereading, especially as it features two of my fave romance tropes – tutoring the ‘bad boy’ and fake dating (just want them to happen IRL now please & thank you).
09 Favourite book to movie adaptation?
As someone who is not a film person, I’ve only seen one adaptation this year and that’s the third instalment of the To All The Boys trilogy – ‘Always and Forever‘ over on Netflix. Whilst film 1 remains one of my all time favourites, they seemed to deteriorate after that and the final film wasn’t my favourite unfortunately.
10 Favourite review?
I’ve only actually written one review this year (hopefully there will be more to come though!) and that’s this one of These Violent Delights by Chloe Gong – a 5 star favourite of the year.
11 What Books Do You Need to Read by the End of the Year?
Besides from the new releases mentioned above, a few books on my tbr for the second half of the year are:
- Daisy Jones and the Six by Taylor Jenkins Reid (this is the last book from this author that I keep seeing hyped everywhere so I need to add this to the list! It’s not centred with the same cast of characters though unfortunately).
- Loveless by Alice Oseman (has been hyped and features theatre nerds so yes please. Also asexual rep which I’ve not read in a book before!)
- Legendborn by Tracy Deonn (demons and demon hunters hello)
- To Kill A Kingdom by Alexandra Christo (only just added this one today but it sounds amazing – siren princess turned human + human prince who hates and hunts sirens. Sold.)
I really hope that you enjoyed reading through this post and maybe found some new recommendations because I definitely recommend the favourites I mentioned! Especially The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo and Malibu Rising which were absolutely incredible and I will continue to shout about forever.


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Looking for new books to close out your summer reading. Check out these August 2020 releases that are filled with noteworthy historical fiction and attention-grabbing thrillers.
In this spellbinding tale from Danielle Steel, a princess is sent away to safety during World War II, where she falls in love, and is lost forever.
As the war rages on in the summer of 1943, causing massive destruction and widespread fear, the King and Queen choose to quietly send their youngest daughter, Princess Charlotte, to live with a trusted noble family in the country. But no one predicts that in the coming months she will fall deeply in love with her protectors’ son.
She longs for a normal life. Far from her parents, a tragic turn of events leaves an infant orphaned. Alone in the world, that child will be raised in the most humble circumstances by a modest stable manager and his wife. No one, not even she, knows of her lineage. But when a stack of hidden letters comes to light, a secret kept for nearly two decades finally surfaces, and a long lost princess emerges.
A gripping new psychological thriller from S.J. Watson, the New York Times bestselling author of Before I Go to Sleep, in which a documentary filmmaker travels to a sleepy fishing village to shoot her new film and encounters a dark mystery surrounding the disappearance of a local girl.
Blackwood Bay. An ordinary place, home to ordinary people. It used to be a buzzing seaside destination. But now, ravaged by the effects of dwindling tourism and economic downturn, it’s a ghost town—and the perfect place for film-maker Alex to shoot her new documentary. But the community is deeply suspicious of her intentions. After all, nothing exciting ever happens in Blackwood Bay—or does it?
Atlanta, Georgia. Present day. A young woman is brutally attacked and left for dead. The police investigate but the trail goes cold. Until a chance assignment takes GBI investigator Will Trent to the state penitentiary, and to a prisoner who says he recognizes the MO. The attack looks identical to the one he was accused of eight years earlier. The prisoner’s always insisted that he was innocent, and now he’s sure he has proof. The killer is still out there.
As Will digs into both crimes it becomes clear that he must solve the original case in order to reach the truth. Yet nearly a decade has passed—time for memories to fade, witnesses to vanish, evidence to disappear. And now he needs medical examiner Sara Linton to help him hunt down a ruthless murderer. But when the past and present collide, everything Will values is at stake.
A missing patient is a hospital ward’s worst nightmare — until even more disappear.
To Senior Midwife Lucy Ryuan, pregnancy is not an unusual condition, it’s her life’s work. But when two kidnappings and a vicious stabbing happen on her watch in a university hospital in Manhattan, her focus abruptly changes. Something has to be done, and Lucy is fearless enough to try.
Rumors begin to swirl, blaming everyone from the Russian Mafia to an underground adoption network. The feisty single mom teams up with a skeptical NYPD detective to solve the case, but the truth is far more twisted than Lucy could ever have imagined.


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The new song is culled from his recently released extended play (EP) titled “Barnabas,” which contains seven tracks, including his previous smash song “Lie.”
Kizz Daniel has had a great year thus far, with popular songs like as “Currently,” “Flex,” “Wedding Day,” and “Lie.”
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This attractive mini Aztec backpack features blue and orange Aztec print allover, brown faux leather trim, top flap with magnetic snap and drawstring pull, decorative buckle, and antique gold hardware.
Interior Capacity: Medium
Canvas and Faux Leather
Interior: one zipper pocket
Exterior: two open pockets and one top flap pocket
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Donald Trump avoided paying potentially hundreds of millions of dollars in taxes in a way even his own lawyers considered questionable, according to a report.
The New York Times said the manoeuvre may also explain how the Republican presidential candidate posted a one-year loss of more than $900m a few years later, enabling him to avoid paying federal income taxes for perhaps 18 years.
At issue is how billionaire property tycoon Mr Trump was able to cancel hundreds of millions of debt as his casino empire in Atlantic City went broke in the early 1990s.
Cancelled debt is generally treated as taxable income, meaning Mr Trump would have owed the Internal Revenue Service significant money on debt that his creditors forgave.
The newspaper said it obtained documents from 25 years ago showing Mr Trump essentially traded the debt relief for nearly worthless “partnership equity” to avoid any tax liability.
In practice, the strategy was almost identical to a tax move that was already outlawed, but differed in minor details. Mr Trump’s own lawyers advised him the IRS would be likely to find it improper if he were audited, the paper said, and Congress explicitly outlawed the manoeuvre in 2004.
Mr Trump’s Democratic White House rival Hillary Clinton, then a New York senator, was among those who voted to close the loophole.
Hope Hicks, Mr Trump’s spokeswoman, told the Times that its reporting “suggests either a fundamental misunderstanding or an intentional misreading of the law”.
She said Mr Trump did not think taxpayers “should file returns that resolve all doubt in favour of the IRS”.
Meanwhile Mr Trump plunged into his final-week sprint to election day by unleashing a harsh new attack against Mrs Clinton in Michigan, a state that has not favoured a Republican for president in nearly 30 years.
His message was welcomed by supporters, but his location frustrated anxious Republicans who fear their nominee is riding his unorthodox political playbook too long – even as Mrs Clinton’s developing email problems offer new political opportunity.
“Her election would mire our government and our country in a constitutional crisis that we cannot afford,” Mr Trump declared in Grand Rapids, pointing to the FBI’s renewed examination of Mrs Clinton’s email practices as evidence the former secretary of state might face a criminal trial as president.
National polls show a tightening race but with more than 23 million ballots already cast through early voting, it is unclear whether Mr Trump has the time or capacity to dramatically improve his standing over the next week in states like Michigan, where few political professionals in either party expect a Republican victory on November 8.
Mrs Clinton, defending herself from the new FBI examination, focused on battleground Ohio, a state Mr Trump’s team concedes he must win.
“There is no case here,” she insisted. “Most people have decided a long time ago what they think about all this.”
Later Clinton campaign manager Robby Mook decried what he called a “blatant double standard” following a CNBC report that FBI director James Comey opposed releasing details about possible Russian interference in the US election because it was too close to election day.
Mr Comey issued a letter to congressional leaders on Friday about the FBI’s renewed interest in Mrs Clinton’s email.
The FBI declined to comment on Monday.
Amid the attacks and counter-attacks, the race for the White House remains at its core a test of a simple question: Will the conventional rules of modern-day campaigns apply to a 2016 election that has been anything but conventional?
For much of the year, Mrs Clinton has pounded the airwaves with advertising, assembled an expansive voter data file and constructed a nationwide political organisation that dwarfs her opponent’s.
She and her allies in a dozen battleground states have more than 4,800 people knocking on doors, making phone calls and otherwise working to support her candidacy.
Mrs Clinton’s numbers, as reported in recent campaign filings, tripled those of Mr Trump and the national and state Republican parties.
The New York businessman over the past year has largely ignored the key components of recent winning campaigns, depending instead on massive rallies and free media coverage to drive his outsider candidacy.
This week he is devoting his most valuable resource – his time – to states where polls suggest he is trailing Mrs Clinton by significant margins.
Mr Trump had two rallies on Monday in Michigan, a state that last went for a Republican presidential nominee in 1988. The day before, he appeared in New Mexico, which has supported the party just once over the last three decades.
And today, he is due to appear with running mate Mike Pence in Wisconsin, which has not backed a Republican for president since Ronald Reagan’s re-election in 1984.
“It makes no sense to me,” Republican pollster Frank Luntz said of Mr Trump’s strategy. But Michigan-based Republican operative Saul Anuzis described the state as “a creative opportunity” for Mr Trump.
“The demographics in Michigan are perfect for Trump,” Mr Anuzis said of the state’s large white working-class population. “That doesn’t mean he’ll necessarily win here.”
Overall, more than 23 million votes have been cast, far higher than the rate in 2012, according to Associated Press data. That represents nearly 20% of the total votes expected nationwide, if turnout is similar to 2012.
In all, more than 46 million people – up to 40% of the electorate – are expected to vote before election day.
In Colorado, Democrats lead Republicans by three percentage points in early voting, reversing a trend in the past two elections in which Republicans led in early voting and large numbers of Democrats voted on election day.
In swing state Iowa, Republicans trail Democrats in early voting as well, though by a smaller margin than four years ago. Both parties are well behind where they were four years ago.
Meanwhile, some Republicans are sceptical that the FBI’s renewed interest in Mrs Clinton’s emails will erase the Democrat’s advantage.
“It would take something like an indictment to turn it into a dead heat,” Republican pollster Whit Ayres said.
As for Trump’s charge that a Clinton election might prompt “a constitutional crisis,” the Justice Department’s office of legal counsel said in 1973 that criminally prosecuting a president would unconstitutionally undermine the executive branch.
A 2000 memo reached a similar conclusion, but presidents can, however, face civil lawsuits.

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The Ichthys LNG Project is ranked among the most significant oil and gas projects in the world. The Ichthys LNG Project is a Joint Venture between INPEX group companies (the Operator), major partner Total, CPC Corporation Taiwan and the Australian subsidiaries of Tokyo Gas, Osaka Gas, Kansai Electric Power, JERA and Toho Gas. Located about 220 kilometres offshore in Western Australia, it involved some of the largest offshore facilities in the industry, a state-of-the-art onshore processing facility and an 890 km pipeline uniting them for an operational life of at least 40 years.
BAM Clough JV were awarded the design & construct contract for the Module Offload Facility based on their design of using flat web sheet piles for a cellular structure in place of the more traditional designs in Australia of a land backed wharf or a deck on pile structure. J Steel and ArcelorMittal provided early budget pricing to BCJV & were subsequently invited to tender for the flat web sheet piles when the head contract was awarded. J Steel was awarded the contract for fabrication & supply of the sheets in January 2013 based on it’s capability to meet all the project design, quality and delivery requirements.
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“This Is What It Means to Say Phoenix, Arizona” by Sherman Alexie
- What genre is this text?
- Give a brief plot synopsis in 50 words or five points.
- Identify the other literary elements in the story.
- What problems are the characters dealing with?
- Is there one main conflict or problem in the story?


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High-power output in a circular TEM00 beam has been achieved from a semiconductor laser. The design allows, through series combination, scalable powers as high as 20 W; such a compact, efficient device would be valuable for applications in optical communications and optical storage. The optically pumped vertical-external-cavity surface-emitting laser (VECSEL), conceived by Aram Mooradian and designed with coworker Mark Kuznetsov while at Micracor Inc. (Acton, MA), operated continuous-wave (CW) at a wavelength near 1004 nm with output powers of 0.69 W in a TEM11 mode, 0.52 W in a TEM00 mode, and 0.37 W coupled to a single-mode fiber. The developers claim all these results to be record levels.1
Erbium-doped fiber amplifiers (EDFAs) in optical communication systems require 0.l-0.5 W of CW optical pump power in single-mode fiber; conventional semiconductor lasers, such as edge-emitting lasers, wide-stripe lasers, and vertical-cavity surface-emitting lasers (VCSELs) have various disadvantages in either beam profile or output power. Optically pumped semiconductor (OPS) VECSELs combine the approaches of diode-pumped solid-state (DPSS) lasers and semiconductor quantum-well (QW) VCSELs, drawing on the advantages of both.
The OPS-VECSEL device uses an external spherical mirror as the output coupler of the cavity, producing a cavity length of about 20 mm. About 1-2 W of output from a commercial multimode diode laser was pumped onto a strain-compensated multiple-quantum-well indium gallium ar senide/gallium arsenide phosphide/gallium arsenide (InGaAs/ GaAsP/GaAs) wafer structure, which converted the pump power to the circular fundamental transverse mode with a beam diameter of about 100-110 µm. The OPS-VECSEL, with pump laser and accompanying optics, fits within a 3-cm-long package, is tunable, and can be modulated at much higher speeds than a DPSS laser. Significantly, the output power of the OPS-VECSEL can be scaled to the multiwatt range by using multiple pumps and gain elements in series.2
"This represents a milestone demonstration," said Mooradian, now at AMTEK (Winchester, MA). "For the first time you`re able to operate a semiconductor laser like a more-common run-of-the-mill laser that has a high-quality, round Gaussian beam coming out of it. With this multiple-bounce approach it`s possible to scale that up with a circular beam to power levels that were just not possible before," all in a laser with a head size that would fit into the palm of a hand. The OPS-VECSEL is comparable to a DPSS laser but with a higher efficiency—71% of the 0.52 W of TEM00 output was coupled into an uncoated single-mode fiber, an amount that could be improved to as much as 80% by antireflection-coating the fiber and improving lens transmission.
Coherent Inc. (Santa Clara, CA) has acquired Mooradian`s patent on optically pumped semiconductor lasers and is working to bring the OPS-VECSEL technology to the marketplace (see Laser Focus World, June 1997, p. 133). Coherent expects to have laser sources to pump EDFAs deployable for the cable TV market in about a year, according to Jean-Michel Pelaprat, director of Coherent`s Commercial Business Unit, also, potentially, praseodymium (Pr)-doped fiber amplifiers (PDFAs), which require pump energy at 1017 nm. Products for the telecommunications market need Bellcore qualification, which would take an additional 12 to 18 months, according to Pelaprat.
1. M. Kuznetsov et al., IEEE Phot. Technol. Lett. 9, 1064 (1997).
2. A. Mooradian, US Patent #5,131,002.


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“ The character development in this novel was stunning, leaving no man behind (even the most minute of characters had development paragraphs so you could understand their motive.) The majority of this novel is a chase (there are a few flashbacks stuck in for dramatic effect) but even with the immense amount of detail, (for example, explaining how the hero was planning each physical step he would take,) the flow never stalled. John O'Dowd delivered an action packed fight to stay alive from cover to cover, and as an added bonus left the reader to their own assumption in the final chapter. (This is usually annoying, but this time it was brilliantly fitting)
If you are an adrenaline junkie and enjoy the thrill of a well thought out chase then this is most definitely worth the cash.
There was an arrogant 2nd in command who had trouble walking, a girl who hated beans, boxing ring mishaps, miscalculated sleep cycles, and one hell of a torture scene that has now left me afraid of thermometers (even if I'm not a guy.)
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About Cynthia St. Pierre
Cynthia St. Pierre is an Emotional Release Therapist and Clinical Hypnotherapist who uses a healing technique to remove trapped emotions and identify the underlying root causes of illness, disease, and negative patterns that prevent individuals from living a happier, more fulfilled life.
Life’s challenges can bring up difficult emotions that, if held onto, can become trapped and escalate in impact, leading to chronic illness, long-term depression, anxiety, soul loss, and more. Cynthia uses Emotional Release Therapy or Hypnotherapy to help individuals address emotions related to health issues and inherited trauma patterns in their family lineage.
Through this technique, she guides and helps individuals heal the emotions that keep them sick or stuck, breaking the chains of negative patterns and disease that have affected their family for generations. Cynthia’s goal is to help individuals live a happier, healthier, and more abundant life by releasing the emotions that make them sick and breaking these chains for themselves and future generations.
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Understanding: Empathy is the cornerstone of my practice. It involves the ability to understand and share the feelings of others, fostering a deep connection and trust between myself and those I aim to help. Through empathy, I create a safe and compassionate space for healing.
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Cocoa futures jumped to a 10-month high on speculation that dry weather may hurt crops in West Africa and Southeast Asia. Sugar fell.
While rains are forecast in northern parts of Ivory Coast, the world’s top cocoa producer, and Ghana, the second-largest, southern areas of the two nations will stay dry in the next 15 days, according to MDA Information Systems Inc.
“More rain is needed in southern growing areas” in West Africa, Jack Scoville, a vice president at Price Futures Group in Chicago, said in a report. “There is still talk about El Nino, and that it could harm crops next year in western Africa and Indonesia as it develops.”
Cocoa for December delivery rose 1.4 percent to close at $2,691 a metric ton at 12:05 p.m. on ICE Futures U.S. in New York, the ninth gain in 10 sessions. Earlier, the price reached $2,707, the highest for a most-active contract since Nov. 8.
“Trends are up” for prices amid strong demand and a lack of supply, Scoville said yesterday in a telephone interview.
In the week ended Aug. 28, hedge funds and other large speculators increased bullish bets to the highest since March 2011, data from the U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission showed on Aug. 31.
Raw-sugar futures for delivery in October dropped 0.7 percent to 18.87 cents a pound in New York.


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Main House:- Bedrooms: 2- Bathrooms: 2- Square Footage: 1,415 sq ftGuest House:Square Footage: 580 sq ftLake Access:The property offers access to Lake Beaver Dam through an public easement, providing residents with recreational opportunities and beautiful lake views.Lake Beaver Dam:Lake Beaver Dam, located near Claypool and Silver Lake, Indiana, is a picturesque lake known for its recreational opportunities. It is an all sports lake with wake hours from 1-4pm. Residents of the area can enjoy various water activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. Overall, the area around Claypool and Silver Lake offers a serene and nature-oriented lifestyle. It is an attractive destination for those who appreciate the tranquility of small-town living and enjoy outdoor activities near the lake.
Check out this 3 bedroom (possible 4th, no egress window), 2 bathroom ranch with finished basement. Located across from Lake Hoffman with forever unobstructed lake views. Never will you find a lot like this located around this lake. Sitting on just over 1 acre, this home sits directly on 3 lots combined! 300 ft of frontage! Sit on your front porch and enjoy the water, or chill out on the peaceful re-painted back patio (backs to farmland). When you aren't enjoying Lake Hoffman, you can play volleyball w/ full set up on the left hand of the property providing ton of fun and friendly competition. Walking through the home you will notice newer kitchen appliances (all 1 year old). 3 living areas including a TV den on the main level. Huge main bedroom with gas fireplace. Do you have an ELECTRIC VEHICLE??? The 2 car garage is equipped for 2 EV's with a designated Tesla charging station. There is no HOA, but the lake association is only $25/Year for access and Lake Hoffman boat ramp access.
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No surprise, rebound relationships may always end very quickly. It is crucial to recognize that hurried relationships are often not healthy or sustainable. They can emotionally damage both people involved and lead to further hurt and rejection. It is important to take the time to heal and process your emotions after a breakup before jumping into a new relationship. However, if you're the reboundee, it can be more confusing to know if you're in a rebound situation. So, we compiled for you everything we know about rebound relationships and some signs that you should look out for.
Five Things Breakups Are Great For
What is a rebound relationship?
A rebound relationship occurs when someone starts a new relationship soon after a breakup without being emotionally healed from the previous one. Rebounds are often emotionally confusing, and members can be unsure of what they want and still be heavily emotionally engaged with the past.
Is a rebound relationship healthy?
While no one is perfect and not everyone has to be 100% healed to move on, entering a rebound relationship can make it difficult to form new and healthy emotional attachments. It's important to remember that ending a relationship is still considered a loss, and you need to deal with it in a healthy manner. So, you must take time and space to reflect on yourself after a relationship ends and focus on physical, mental, and emotional healing. You should also look for support from friends and family, and you can seek professional help if needed.
What Is the Difference Between a Break and a Break up in a Relationship?
Signs of a Rebound Relationship
Recent breakup: Rebounds occur when a person gets out of a serious relationship very recently and is inspired by unhealed wounds from the previous relationship.
Comparing to an ex: When someone is still working through their previous relationship, they may have a hard time being fully committed to a new one, and they may subconsciously compare their new partner to their ex, which can cause many issues in the new relationship. This proves that they are still dealing with unresolved feelings from their previous relationship.
Fear of commitment: When someone has recently gone through a breakup, this can cause them to be hesitant or even fearful of committing to a new relationship. They may be afraid of getting hurt again or may not be emotionally ready to fully invest themselves in a new relationship, and this can cause them to avoid commitment or to only commit to the relationship on a superficial level.
Rapid pace: When someone has recently ended a relationship, they may be eager to get back to the intimate state of their previous relationship. This can cause them to want to speed up the dating process and move quickly into a new one.
Just Like Love, There Are Apology Languages
How to avoid rebound relationships?
Focus on your recovery from the previous relationship: It is an important step in healing and moving on. Taking up a new hobby, joining a gym, and enjoying the company of friends and family are all great ways to move on from the pain of the breakup and start building a new life for yourself.
Don’t rush into dating: You have to give yourself the time to heal and to identify the reasons why a relationship ended before jumping into a new one. Breaking up can be a traumatic experience, and it's important to give yourself time to process your emotions and work through any unresolved issues before starting a new relationship.
Don't distract yourself: Using a new partner as a way to distract yourself from the pain of the breakup can cause problems in the new relationship. So, it's important to slow things down. If you find yourself treating your new partner as a shoulder to cry on, then you should consider the person as a friend or companion rather than a romantic partner. This can help you shift your focus away from your past relationship and allow you to build the new one on a strong foundation.
Gain insight into the reasons why your relationship ended: It's necessary to take the time to reflect on your past relationships and to think of all the problems that contributed to ending the relationship. By understanding this, you will be able to avoid many relationship issues in the future. This may involve working on your own emotional intimacy and communication skills, setting healthy boundaries, and being more selective in your choice of partners.
Become comfortable with being alone: This is an important part of personal growth and emotional resilience. All relationships may eventually come to an end, so you have to be able to find peace and fulfilment in being alone. Learning to enjoy your own company, taking care of your own interests and hobbies, and building a strong support network of friends and family can all help you feel more at ease with being alone. This can also make you more confident and self-assured in your future relationships. Additionally, you have to remember that being alone doesn't necessarily mean being lonely, and it's all about the value of solitude and self-reflection.
It is important to take the time to heal and gain perspective on your past relationships before jumping into a new one. By doing so, you will be able to build a healthy and fulfilling relationship in the future based on mutual trust, respect, and emotional maturity.
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