It looks like we've reached an inflection point for Internet-connected televisions.
Forty-seven percent of all flat-panel televisions shipped worldwide in 2015 will have some form of Internet connectivity, up from more than 25% today, tech tracker DisplaySearch said Tuesday.
Credit the spread of home WiFi technology, which allows consumers to use wireless technology not only hook their television sets up to the Internet, but to link them to their handheld devices, said Paul Gray, DisplaySearch Director of TV Electronics Research.
More than 98 million television sets with WiFi capabilities will ship in 2015.
By contrast, four years after the introduction of the iPhone the market for smart phones has been flooded with me-too models that mix snappy web browsing, third-party mobile apps, and big touch-screens.
That formula isn't going to change this year: DigiTimes reported Tuesay that Apple is readying a new iPhone "which does not seem to have any major update from iPhone 4." (see "Why You Shouldn't Care About Apple's Next iPhone Release" for an explanation).
While the next iPhone may not melt faces, however, DisplaySearch's findings support those arguing that the time may be right for Apple may enter the market for television sets.
The television business is dominated by Asian manufacturers competiting for vanishingly low margins, so a shift towards more sophisticated devices that will need to help users manage multiple forms of media could play to Apple's strengths.
"We expect that in 2015, 35% of 46” or larger TVs in North America will be smart TVs, defined as having the following capabilities: able to retrieve content from the internet without the restrictions of a portal; intelligent search and recommendations; upgradeable by its owner; and able to network seamlessly with other devices in the home," Gray said in a statement.


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20th February 2024 – (Beijing) In a press conference held on Tuesday, a spokesperson for the Chinese Foreign Ministry expressed concerns regarding trade protectionist measures taken by the United States and Europe, asserting that such actions would not only impede their own long-term development but also hinder global progress and prosperity.
Reports have emerged that the United States is contemplating non-tariff restrictions on the import of Chinese smart cars and related components, while the European Union has initiated an anti-subsidy investigation into imports of electric cars from China.
Addressing these developments, spokesperson Mao Ning emphasized the significance of collaboration and division of labour within the automotive industry. Mao highlighted China’s impressive advancements in the sector, which have resulted in the production of cost-effective, high-quality products that benefit the global market. Notably, one in every three automobiles exported from China is an electric car, contributing significantly to the global transition towards a greener and more sustainable future.
Mao criticized the trade protectionist measures taken by certain countries against China, echoing the sentiments expressed by Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi. These measures, which transform ordinary trade activities into security and ideological issues, ultimately create barriers and hinder progress. Mao likened these actions to building “small yards with high fences” in the name of risk reduction, emphasizing that they may appear to be beneficial but, in reality, impede long-term development and undermine global progress and prosperity.
China, in contrast, advocates for solidarity, cooperation, and openness instead of division, confrontation, and isolation. The spokesperson emphasized the importance of accommodating the interests of others while pursuing one’s own development and working towards common goals. China aims to foster a world-class, market-oriented, and law-based environment for global economic and trade cooperation, making economic globalisation more inclusive and mutually advantageous for all parties involved.

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United States of Pie Cookbook
If baking and sharing homemade pies is your pleasure, this collection serves up slices of inspiration as well as essential wisdom from generations of American bakers. The United States of Pie is an irresistible compendium of more than 60 regional heirloom American pies, from long-lost recipes to classic favorites, sweetly illustrated and chockfull of time-tested tips and bakers' secrets. Author Adrienne Kane has scoured the country for the best recipes from every region, including Dutch Apple Sack Pie and Shoofly Pie from the Northeast, Hoosier Cream Pie and Persimmon Pie from the Midwest, and Southern gems such as Key Lime Pie, Quince Apple Pie and Sweet Potato Meringue Pie. Sourced from prized family collections, out-of-print cookbooks and newspaper clippings, the recipes have been tested and updated for contemporary palates and emphasize on local, seasonal ingredients. Alongside the recipes are helpful sidebars on baking tips and techniques-ranging from the best thickeners for fruit pies to why home bakers should embrace corn syrup-and an entire chapter dedicated to making the perfect pie crust. Paperback, 240 pages.


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Metro: Last Light Redux is an updated release of Metro: Last Light. The game runs on an updated version of the 4A Engine with performance enhancements, and the introduction of graphical effects such as global illumination and terrain tessellation. There are also new melee animations and the ability to check your watch and inventory. There are now two game modes: Survival focuses on a survival-horror similar to the original Metro 2033 with deadlier enemies, while Spartan is described as Last Light style with more focus on combat and more resources available.
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Coconuts are the fruit of the coconut palm tree, which is native to tropical regions of the world. They are widely cultivated in countries around the equator, including India, the Philippines, and Brazil. Coconuts are a versatile fruit that is used in a variety of ways, including as a source of food, drink, and oil.
The outer shell of the coconut is hard and rough, and it is covered with a layer of hairy fibers. Inside the shell is the coconut meat, which is white and fleshy, and a liquid called coconut water, which is clear and slightly sweet. The coconut meat and water can be eaten raw or used in cooking, and the coconut oil can be extracted from the meat and used for cooking and as a moisturizer for the skin.
Coconuts are a good source of nutrients, including fiber, vitamins, and minerals. They are high in manganese, which is important for bone health, and in copper, which helps with the absorption of iron. Coconuts are also a good source of healthy fats, including medium chain triglycerides (MCTs), which may have various health benefits.
Coconuts have a number of uses beyond being a source of food. The outer shell can be used to make bowls, cups, and other decorative items, and the fibers can be used to make ropes, mats, and other products. Coconut oil is also used in cosmetics and personal care products, such as shampoos, conditioners, and lotions.
Why Is It Called The Tree Of Life
Coconuts are sometimes referred to as the “tree of life” because they are an important and versatile source of food, drink, and other products that are essential for the survival and well-being of people living in tropical areas. Coconuts are a staple food in many tropical countries, and they are used in a variety of dishes and drinks. In addition, coconuts provide a number of other benefits that make them valuable to people living in tropical areas. For example, the outer shell of the coconut can be used to make bowls, cups, and other decorative items, and the fibers can be used to make ropes, mats, and other products. Coconut oil is also used in cosmetics and personal care products, such as shampoos, conditioners, and lotions.
Coconuts are also an important source of income for many people living in tropical areas. They are widely cultivated and exported to other countries, and the sale of coconut products can provide a significant source of income for farmers and other people involved in the coconut industry.
In addition to their practical uses, coconuts also hold a special cultural and spiritual significance for many people living in tropical areas. They are often associated with fertility, prosperity, and good luck, and they play an important role in traditional ceremonies and rituals.
Overall, the coconut palm is considered an important and valuable resource in tropical areas, which is why it is sometimes referred to as the “tree of life.”


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GRADY COUNTY, Okla. (KFOR) – Four different Oklahoma sheriffs were searching for an aggravated sex offender on probation, facing several felony warrants.
Johnny Simmons was released from prison in June 2020 to serve a suspended sentence as long as he registered as a sex offender and checked in with his sex offender officer.
However, according to the Grady County Sheriff’s Office, Simmons has been off the grind since June while on probation. A warrant for his arrest was issued in November 2020.
“This is your freedom that we are talking about here,” Grady County Undersheriff Phil Blevins said. “Do what you are supposed to do.”
In September 2020, Simmons was charged with Domestic Assault and Strangulation in Cleveland County. Two months later, he was charged with Failure to Register as a Sex Offender.
Tuesday afternoon, Johnston County Sheriff Gary Dodd revealed Simmons turned himself in after talking to family members. He now faces drug charges as well as larceny and failure to register in Johnston County.
“He is a habitual offender, and he hasn’t shown one ounce of wanting to get help,” Johnston County Sheriff Gary Dodd said.
Simmons had felony warrants out in four counties – Grady, Bryan, Cleveland and Johnston.
Over the weekend, Johnston County deputies found a stolen truck parked on school grounds connected to Simmons. Investigators found meth, blank checks, a printer, wallets, multiple IDs, license plates and wigs for disguise inside the truck.
“People in my county are frustrated,” Sheriff Dodd said. “I am frustrated. “People feel that criminals now are getting a slap on a wrist.”
Simmons has been in and out of prison for two decades. He has been convicted on multiple charges, including burglary, lewd acts with a child and assault and battery.
In 2018, Simmons escaped from an Oklahoma Correctional Facility in the middle of the night.
Several sheriffs tell KFOR they remain frustrated and are asking the same question: “How was Simmons even allowed on probation?”
In 2017, a Bryan County District Attorney signed off on Simmons’ sentence to allow probation after he served prison time, according to online court records.
“After we get them off the street, it’s the judicial system who needs to hold them accountable,” Undersheriff Blevins said.
According to the Johnston County Sheriff, Simmons will make his first court appearance in front of a judge next week. Then, each of the other three counties will pick him up on their own specific charges.


Featuring Vaughan Williams’ masterly and intensely personal Five Mystical Songs, this album reflects on the sources of inspiration of some of his sacred choral works, alongside gems of 19th- and early-20th-century English church music. Often setting the poetry of the King James Bible, the finely spun melodies and sensitivity to word-rhythm of composers from S. S. Wesley to Herbert Howells result in a uniquely British form of expression.
The 37 songs in this recital, written by 27 composers – male, female, English, French, Swiss, German, Romantic, modern and contemporary – bear witness to the richness of Shakespeare’s works to which this recital is dedicated.
Folk Songs from the Eastern Counties is is the third in a series of four albums recording all 81 of the folk songs in English that Ralph Vaughan Williams arranged for voice and piano or violin. 57 of the 81 songs have not previously been recorded in these arrangements.
SOMM Recordings is pleased to announce Birdsong, a fascinating crossgender exploration of art songs associated with the female voice by baritone Roderick Williams, accompanied by pianist Andrew West. The recital features signature songs from the height of Romanticism by Brahms and Clara and Robert Schumann alongside a more recent quartet of sensuous songs by Sally Beamish. In his revealing foreword, Williams recalls having his choice of Brahms’s Sapphische Ode refused by competition organisers because it was “a woman’s song”. Returning recently to the work prompted him to question why some songs are considered gender specific. Birdsong is his response.
This album represents the culmination of what leading British baritone Roderick Williams described as ‘a dream come true’. It features premiere recordings of his orchestrations of songs by Vaughan Williams and other composers associated with him and is released to commemorate those who perished in WWI.
Edward Cowie is one of the most individual and notable voices in contemporary music and considered by many to be the greatest living composer directly inspired by the natural world. He has worked for over 40 years writing music in response to landscapes and the voices of creatures. In this new cycle of 24 ‘sonic portraits’ of different British birds from 4 distinctive habitats, Cowie has drawn even closer to composing music that not so much imitates nature, but that – after much study and extensive field-work – has led to new music with highly original treatments of the relationships between the bird singers and where and how they sing. This album will be followed in early 2022 by a companion (music for flute and piano) featuring birds of Australia entitled ‘Where Song was Born’.
These works by Robert Saxton were written between 2013 and 2019 and represent his continuing journey of exploration in modal and harmonic structures; complex in structure but creating no jarring modernist difficulty for the listener. A mix of orchestral, chamber and vocal works, it features top performers including world-renowned baritone Roderick Williams and equally famous (and now film star) Clare Hammond. Robert Saxton received early guidance from Benjamin Britten and studied with Elisabeth Lutyens, Robin Holloway and Luciano Berio among others. He has received commissions from the BBC (TV, radio and Proms) and many prominent ensembles. Until retiring in 2021 Robert was Professor of Composition at Oxford University and is a Research Fellow of the Royal Academy of Music.
English pianist Roderick Chadwick has recorded the second volume in a series which presents Books 2 through 5 of Messiaen’s “Catalogue d’oiseaux” coupled with works which are linked either in style or subject matter. This follows the well-received issue in October 2020 of the first volume, entitled ‘La Mer Bleue’ which included Book 1 of the Catalogue.


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"Villon's Wife" depicts the life of a novelist and his wife, who sticks with him despite his debts, alcoholism and affairs with other women.
- Based on Osamu Dazai's novel ‘‘Villon no Tsuma’’ which was inspired by 15th century French poet Francois Villon.
- Kichitaro Negishi won the best director award at the 33rd Montreal World Film Festival for "Villon's Wife".
- Related titles (based on Osamu Dazai's novels):
- Shayo (2009)
- Pandora's Box | Pandora no hako (2009)
- Villon's Wife | Viyon no tsuma (2009)
- No Longer Human | Ningen Shikkaku (2010)
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I’ll qualify this the way I do my other theatre reviews by saying that I have absolutely no experience at that kind of thing and mine is just the average imperssions of a punter in the stalls.
With that in mind I had a thoroughly brilliant, brilliant evening at the Abbey’s new production of The Comedy of Errors last night. The staging is sparse but perfect for the play, the cast are great with Charlie Bonner’s Antipholus of Syracuse the stand out for me coming a close whisker in front of his foil for the evening, Peter Daly’s Dromio and the whole couple of hours rattles along so that you’re breathless by interval and wanting more by home time.
Shakespeare wasn’t made for the attention spans of the 21st century. Miss thirty seconds and the whole flow of what you’re seeing can start washing past you like rapids, unlike some TV where you can miss thirty minutes and still get the gist, and you can’t condense him into 140 characters or less (although I’m sure somewhere, someone is doing this as I type).
As in any truly good production of the greatest writer the world has ever known, here, the words are the real stars. Seeing them as dry on the page is never the same as seeing them played from the heart or the gut by someone who knows their craft. This might not seem so special:
Tonight, it brought a soft and entirely unexpected tear to my eye, just as this might not seem so hysterical:
Marry, sir, she’s the kitchen wench and all grease;
and I know not what use to put her to but to make a
lamp of her and run from her by her own light. I
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Poland winter: if she lives till doomsday,
she’ll burn a week longer than the whole world.
Tonight it nearly brought the house down. Definitely one to go and see.
I’m sure given the amount of us there last night there’ll be more on The Culch later on…

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Malware equipped with data stealing capabilities reported targeting Android mobile devices: Dhotre
Dhotre said the government has taken a number of measures to check malicious apps and enable users to protect their mobile phones, including sending alerts and advisories about threats, vulnerabilities and malware affecting mobile phones along with countermeasures.
New Delhi: A malware named 'BlackRock', equipped with data stealing capabilities, has been reported targeting the Android mobile devices, Parliament was informed on Thursday. "It (BlackRock) can steal credentials from more than 300 apps like email clients, e-commerce apps, messaging/social media apps, entertainment apps, banking, financial apps etc," Minister of State for Electronics and IT Sanjay Dhotre said in a written reply in the Rajya Sabha.
The Indian Computer Emergency Response Team (CERT-In) has published an alert on this virus in July 2020 on its website as well as Cyber Swachhta Kendra, and alerted the users regarding precautionary measures to be taken to ward off the virus, he added.
The government has operationalised the Cyber Swachhta Kendra to enable detection and cleaning of malicious code, he said adding that this centre operates in close coordination and collaboration with internet service providers (ISPs) and the industry.
In response to a separate query, Dhotre said the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has set up an ombudsman's scheme namely "RBI Ombudsman for Digital Transactions" to deal with complaints against the mobile wallets, mobile payment and online fund transfer for protection of the customers.
"As per information made available by the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT), a total of 49 complaints regarding frauds in online shopping has been received till date," he added.
Responding to a question on steps taken to encourage development of Indian apps, Dhotre said a total 6,940 entries were received under Digital India Aatma Nirbhar Bharat App Innovation challenge.
"Best 24 apps were selected in nine categories- Business (Fintech and Agritech), eLearning, Entertainment, Games, Health, News, Office and Work from Home, and others," he added.


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“SpeakBeasty” Episode 162: “Henrietta Has the Tea”
On this episode of SpeakBeasty, hosts Ann, Lizzie, and Marjolaine dive into a chunk of scenes from Fantastic Beasts: The Secrets of Dumbledore.
The section of the film analyzed in this episode starts with the tea ceremony at the German Ministry of Magic and ends at the Hog’s Head with a conversation between Albus and Aberforth Dumbledore. During this section of the film, it’s clear that Albus has always believed in the power of words, but it turns out they don’t work very well on Vogel. What could Albus have told Newt to tell the German Minister that might have gotten better results?
After a rousing “Main Discussion,” Lizzie and Marjo face off in a round of “Battle of the Beasts.” Who will come out victorious?
This week’s podcast question is “What do you think Dumbledore should have said to Vogel to change his mind?” Send us your thoughts and theories at SpeakBeasty@gmail.com, or reach out to us on Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram!
You can find our show on Patreon, where supporters are treated to bonus content, exclusive merch, and early episode releases, among other perks.


Today I made my first CSS artwork. It was a coffee mug. And thinking of sharing this with all, I am writing this post. I consider it a journey because it is very different from writing CSS for styling websites.
I styled a lot of websites using CSS but never made a CSS artwork. Whenever I saw any artwork on Twitter shared by the dev community I thought about the difficulty in making it. I thought that there might be a lot of work went into it and a lot of CSS knowledge that I still don't have. But today I found an article on dev.to that helped me in starting and making my first CSS artwork. It contains the link to some important websites that you will need.
I saw many artwork codepens and the second thing that my eyes saw was the length of code. This made me upset.
But today I just made a folder in my documents folder and opened VS Code and made two files: index.html and style.scss.
Yea, I use SCSS and not CSS as SCSS makes writing CSS a lot easier. But then when I was going to start typing HTML, I started wondering about the thing that I was going to create.
Then I opened FIGMA, design tool that I use. And made a new file. Then I started designing the coffee mug that I saw in the above mentioned article. I didn't copy the code or referred to the code, but instead used my prior CSS knowledge. I made a design with element hierarchy.
Then I made the div for the cup, that I took as the base for making the art. And began styling it. It took me some time to style the cup but subsequent elements took no time. The artwork was ready in an hour's time.
I was feeling great after completing it. I got my lost confidence, that was really needed. I posted it on codepen and then shared it on Twitter as well with the community that appreciates it.
If you have even a little knowledge about CSS, then just start making it. It will teach a lot of things during the journey. The best experience can be gained by doing it and not reading other's experience. Take this post as a motivation for you to start making your own CSS artwork.


Zanu PF may find itself in a fix after announcing male candidates in its list for the Matabeleland North provincial council while the constitution states that only female candidates are eligible.
The ruling party published its list of 10 candidates in Matabeleland North which included about five males while in Bulawayo the party submitted an all-female list.
In an earlier communique, the party’s National Political Commissar, Dr Mike Bimha, advised each province in Circular 2 of 6/2023 on June 14, 2023, to elect ten candidates, five female and five male, despite a 2021 constitutional amendment that states only ten women should be on the party list.
Although the qualifying age for provincial and metropolitan candidates is 21 years old, the Zimbabwe Electoral Commission (ZEC) has also advised political parties to adhere to this ‘only female requirement,’ as specified in the Constitution of Zimbabwe Amendment Act Number 2, promulgated in 2021, where men were barred from participating in the proportional representation election for the ten provincial or metropolitan council members.
The Constitution of Zimbabwe Amendment Act, Number 2 repealed Section 268 and 268 of the 2013 Constitution and replaced them with a new Section 268, encouraging female involvement while prohibiting men from serving on provincial or metropolitan councils.
The amended Section 268(1) of the Constitution now states: “There is a provincial council for each province and metropolitan council for each metropolitan province, consisting of: (a) a chairperson of the council, elected in terms of section 272; and (b) the mayors and chairpersons, by whatever title they are called, of all urban and rural local authorities in the province concerned; and (c) ten women elected by a system of proportional representation referred to in subsection (3).
Section 268(2) of the Constitution, as amended, provides: “A woman is qualified to be elected to a provincial or metropolitan council in terms of subsection (1)(c) if she is qualified for election as a Member of the National Assembly”.
While Section 268(3), as amended, stipulates: “Elections to provincial and metropolitan councils must be conducted in accordance with the Electoral Law, which must ensure that the women referred to in subsection (1)(c) are elected under a partylist system of proportional representation— (a) which is based on the votes cast for candidates representing political parties in the province concerned in the general election for Members of the National Assembly; and (b) in which women with disabilities are included”.
Political analyst and former cabinet minister, Professor Jonathan Moyo, acknowledged there was “confusion” on whether the new position in the 2021 constitutional amendment was “intentional, or a drafting mistake, or a typo, or even an act of God.”
He emphasised that Zimbabwe’s Constitution is non gender discriminatory, but the revised Section 268 discriminates against men in the election of members of the provincial or metropolitan council through proportional representation.
Prof Moyo said this was an urgent issue that required either attention, clarification or understanding keeping in mind that the Constitution is the primary and supreme law of the land, whose amendment involves a long and involved process of lawmaking.
“Because the provision that the 10 members of the provincial or metropolitan council elected by proportional representation must be women only is in the Constitution itself, it means that ‘the anomaly’ would not have been ‘corrected’ by or under the Electoral Amendment Act that Parliament failed to pass before the gazetting of the election proclamation on May 31, 2023,” he explained.
Prof Moyo noted that what should be ‘corrected,’ if need be, is the Constitution, through an amendment.
“So, in the final analysis, it may turn out that section 268(1) of the Constitution of Zimbabwe, as amended in 2021, is truly historic and gender progressive, whether intentionally or by mistake!” he summed.


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EXCLUSIVE / In a draft European Council statement seen by EURACTIV, EU member states regret that the UK will leave the Union, but “are ready for the process that now will have to follow”.
The document states that the first step will be the adoption of guidelines for the negotiations by the European Council.
European Council President Donald Tusk is set to publish draft guidelines for chief negotiator Michel Barnier by the end of this week after UK Prime Minister Theresa May formally requests the split today.
“These guidelines will set out the overall positions and principles in light of which the Union, represented by the European Commission, will negotiate with the United Kingdom,” the statement underlines.
The guidelines for Barnier will probably limit the scope of the upcoming talks to the terms of the divorce and not include a future trade relationship with the UK, according to sources.
EU citizens, businesses first
The European Council notes the bloc will act “as one” and that its first priority should be to “minimise the uncertainty caused by the decision of the United Kingdom for our citizens, businesses and member states”.
“Therefore, we will start by focusing on all key arrangements for an orderly withdrawal,” it says.
“We will approach these talks constructively and strive to find an agreement. In the future, we hope to have the United Kingdom as a close partner,” the paper stated, adding that should the negotiations fail, the Council would make sure that the “European Union is ready for such an outcome even though we do not desire it”.
The European Commission’s chief Brexit negotiator warned last week of serious repercussions for both Britain and the EU if the divorce talks fail without a deal being agreed.
Michel Barnier said that more than four million EU citizens in the UK, and British expats in the bloc, would face uncertainty over their futures. He raised the prospect of long queues of lorries at Dover if customs controls are reintroduced if Britain leaves without a Brexit deal.
EU officials have repeatedly said they want Britain to agree an exit fee about €60 billion before they turn to negotiating a trade deal May is seeking.
President Tusk has convened an EU summit on 29 April. Barnier, however, is not expected to actually start talks with London until mid to late May, leaving Britain short of time to get a good deal before it leaves the EU in March 2019.

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Builds Patent Portfolio for Crude Oil Decontamination and Upgrading Process Technology
Malta, New York – February 28, 2013 – Auterra Inc., a clean energy company, has received notice of allowance on a number of patents for its FlexDS upgrading process technology. Auterra’s proprietary FlexDS process provides energy-efficient technology for oil producers and refiners to improve the quality of their oil and oil products. The process uses oxidation to remove sulfur and other impurities from a variety of heavy oil feed streams.
“Our FlexDS oxydesulfurization process technology provides the sulfur conversion, selectivity and recycle streams required for commercialization,” said Kyle Litz PhD, Chief Technology Officer for Auterra, Inc. “It addresses all of the quality related attributes needed to be a true upgrading technology.”
Auterra has been developing the clean energy technology for the past three years, and will have over 15 US patents filed to cover the chemistry and process by mid of 2013. It currently has 6 US patents awarded, with 9 more in process. Internationally Auterra has filed over 50 patents on the oxydesulfurization process technology. Auterra has developed its innovative patent portfolio centered on catalyst and process technologies for the decontamination and upgrading of heavy and sour crude oil and oil distillates.
“Most truly unique inventions come from small companies. Auterra has proven this to be true,” said Arlen L. Olsen, patent attorney and partner with the intellectual property law firm Schmeiser, Olsen & Watts LLP. “They have discovered a novel solution for a major oil industry need – an efficient approach for dealing with lower quality crude oil. It’s unusual and highly valuable for a small company to have developed such a robust patent portfolio to protect their technology.”
There have been numerous attempts to use oxygen instead of hydrogen to remove sulfur in oil processing. Commercialization of oxydesulfurization process technology has needed to address problems of sulfur conversion, oxidant selectivity, oxidant cost, and sulfone management. The FlexDS oxydesulfurization technology addresses these, provides energy saving benefits and is compatible with current oil industry processes based on hydrogen desulfurization.
“Oxidative desulfurization is an attractive alternative to hydrodesulfurization technology due to its lower energy requirement for the removal of refractory sulfur species, such as dibenzothiophene, from heavier petroleum streams.” Litz stated.
Last year Auterra announced the completion of a strategic investment and joint development agreement with a Canadian oil sands producer for the commercialization of the upgrading process technology.
About Auterra Inc.
Auterra Inc is a clean energy company, specializing in catalyst and process technology for the purification and upgrading of crude oil and oil distillates. Auterra is located in Malta, NY at the Saratoga Technology + Energy Park (STEP). STEP is the nation’s first park dedicated to renewable and environmental-friendly, clean energy technologies.
For information you can find us at www.AuterraInc.com or call 518.899.9600.


I purchased this rocket to use for a small field L2 certification flight, and it was perfect.
The kit is by far the largest I’ve built and the experience was wonderful. The laser cut plywood parts were made from excellent quality wood, and the fit was perfect after sanding just enough to remove the laser burn marks from the edges. This kit appears to be updated some older build threads found on the internet from >5 years ago. This kit includes some really cool features including the MMAS (multiple motor adapter system) and the RNWS (removable nose weight system). The kit includes instructions for these two new features which I needed since I didn’t have experience with anything like this before. The instructions make it very easy to assemble these features on the rocket. Note that the kit includes the mount for a 54mm motor. If flying a different size motor, just by the MMAS adapter for the size you want. The MMAS adapter just slides in the back and is retained with 4 screws. It is very slick and easy to change.
I built mine fairly heavy including lots of epoxy on the fin can (built the fin can outside the rocket then installed it into the airframe) and fiberglassed airframe tubes. I also purchased an extra length of 7.5″ coupler tube to allow doubling the airframe the entire length of the rocket (from upper motor mount ring to nose cone shoulder). Flight weight came in at 17.2 pounds and I hit 741 feet with a J350W. It was plenty of height for a complete recovery system deployment and very clearly visible the whole flight. The included LOC 78″ chute lowered my heavily built rocket onto the field with no damage. I did use a chute release on this chute to delay opening until 500 feet (didn’t have to wait long) and it worked nicely even on this large chute.
I really enjoyed building this kit and highly recommend it if you’re looking for something to use for an L2 cert on a small field.


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Marés does not stop offering delicious alternatives for a restful stay. Breakfast is CONTINENTAL and served at the table or Continental in take away collected at the restaurant. Here you will be served bread, cakes, cheese and ham selection, Fresh Fruit, Hot, fruit juices and cafeteria. Free extras available only in the restaurant: yogurt, cereals, fruit, soy milk, gluten-free bread, lactose-free yogurt).
Mandatory table reservation at check-in, siting: 7:30 am, 8:45 am, 10 am at night for the half-board dinner service will be served from a careful Fixed Menu with a choice between Soup and Starter, Meat, Pasta or Fish, Sweet or Fruit Dessert .
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EACH VIAL CONTAINS 2MG OF CJC 1295
Supplied for Research Purposes Only
This information and product is provided for research purposes only. We do not provide any advice on the usage of these products as UK Law prevents this. Customers should check the legality of this product in their own country prior to purchase.
Benefits and uses:
Increased protein synthesis contributes to increased lean body mass.
Amplification of the Growth of Muscle
Densification of the bone tissue
Enhanced Capabilities of the Immune System
Enhanced Capabilities of Thinking and Remembering
Increased Quantities of Collagen Produced
A greater reduction in body fat
Enhanced Capacity for the Repair and Regeneration of Cells
CJC-1295 encourages slow-wave deep sleep, which is responsible for the maximum level of both muscle growth and memory retention and rejuvenation.
150 mcg twice daily
What is CJC-1295?
The compound known as CJC-1295 is a synthetic analogue of the hormone known as GHRH, which stands for growth hormone releasing hormone. It has been discovered to be highly effective in increasing the secretion of growth hormone and IGF-1, without having a detrimental effect on the pulsatility of GH secretion.
Because of its increased specificity as a GHRH, CJC-1295 is frequently coupled with ipamorelin in clinical trials. Increases in growth hormone secretion are produced by this peptide, just like those produced by other peptides in its family; however, this peptide does not cause an increase in hunger, nor does it cause an increase in cortisol, acetylcholine, prolactin, or aldosterone. When coupled with ipamorelin, it has been discovered that this particular peptide is extremely well tolerated and produces optimal results.
HOW CJC-1295 ACTS IN THE BODY
CJC 1295 has several positive effects on the body, including the following:
Growth hormone secretion and IGF-1 levels have both increased, but there has been no accompanying rise in prolactin.
CJC 1295: GHRH & DAC
The hypothalamus is responsible for the production of GHRH, also known as growth hormone releasing hormone. This causes a pulsatile release of growth hormone (GH) from the pituitary gland, which is caused by its pulsatile release from the hypothalamus. The half-life of GHRH is only a few minutes, which is quite a short amount of time. Half-life is defined as the amount of time needed to remove half of the drug from the blood. The shorter the half-life, the more quickly the chemical is eliminated from the body, which in turn results in the substance having less of an impact on the body.
The active section of GHRH consists of the first 29 amino acids in the protein. They are offered for sale as a synthetic peptide that goes by the name Sermorelin. Additional modifications were made to sermorelin in order to shorten its half-life to thirty minutes. This is referred to as the CJC 1295. The CJC-1295 formula underwent additional modification when the DAC (Drug Affinity Complex) was incorporated into it. Because DAC binds to albumin, which is a blood protein, the half-life of the compound is extended to eight days. It is known by the name CJC 1295 + DAC. CJC 1295 can also be compounded into a non-DAC form, which simulates a more natural physiologic GH surge each night.
Because the DAC only binds to albumin for a longer period of time, patients only need to receive injections once or twice per week rather than daily. However, because to the extended half-life and generally constant blood level, the GHRH receptor is subjected to an unnaturally continual stimulus for the release of GH from the pituitary gland. This is not physiological. This may result in a decrease in the GH pulse amplitude, which in turn will lead to a reduction in the activation of GH tissue.
Using CJC 1295 Without Risk
If you are taking a long-acting CJC molecule, it is recommended that you take a "hormone holiday" of three months every three to six months in order to give your pituitary gland time to "recover." During the holiday season, the combination of CJC 1295 and DAC is replaced by sermorelin.
The so-called "hormone holidays" may also help reduce the possibility of acquiring GH resistance. This resistance, also known as insensitivity, could be the result of the formation of antibodies that bind to and inactivate GH, or it could be the result of a decrease in the number of GH receptors present on tissues (down-regulation). These are purely theoretical concerns at this point because no extensive research over extended periods of time have been conducted to shed light on the issues.
Injection site reactions (such as irritation, erythema, induration, discomfort, and itching), headache, diarrhoea, vasodilation (such as flushing, warmth, and transitory hypotension), nausea, and abdominal pain are all potential adverse events to CJC-1295.
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This Weeks Devotion
THE FEEDING OF THE TWO
My wife and I had only been married two or three months when, in the middle of the night, we both woke up and realized that we were hungry. No fast food available in that era and certainly no grocery stores open. How were we going to make it through the night? My new wife, being a PK (Preachers kid), said that God would provide. I wasn’t a believer at that time but we went to church every Sunday and I played the part of the Christian husband, mostly because her father was the preacher of our church. How would God provide us with food at two in the morning? I was, at the least, skeptical.
We turned the kitchen light on and looked around. There were two potatoes on the counter and a few slices of bread. Opening the fridge, we found three eggs.
She sliced the potatoes while the skillet warmed up. Then we put the sliced potatoes in the skillet. When they were almost done I cracked the eggs into the skillet and scrambled them with the potatoes. I pulled the two slices of bread into pieces and added them too. Why not? Go for the gusto!
We ended up with a poor mans hash that was delightfully delicious. The whole time we ate our gourmet meal she had this smile on her face that should have told me what was coming. After we finished the hash we were full and nothing left in the skillet.
Her smile had now become a silly grin and I had to ask her, “Why the grin?” Now she was laughing and asked, “Well. Was I right? God provided the potatoes, eggs, and bread didn’t He?” Then we both laughed.
We had poor mans hash once a month to celebrate the occasion.
“…………..and from your bounty, God, you provided for the poor. ” Psalm 68:10 NIV


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The North Atlantic Current and Evlanov Sea-basin (NACES) MPA covers 600,000km2 of ocean and protects one of the most important concentrations of migratory seabirds in the Atlantic. The site was identified from seabird tracking data through a collaborative analysis led by BirdLife International, and represents the first ever marine protected area on the High Seas designated on the basis of tracking data.
Many seabird populations in the Atlantic have undergone widespread declines, including Atlantic Puffin Fratercula arctica and Northern Fulmar Fulmarus glacialis. While breeding colonies in the North-East Atlantic are generally afforded good protection, their at-sea foraging areas remain poorly known and protected (Ramirez et al., 2017), particularly in the High Seas – areas beyond any countries’ jurisdiction. Tracking data (animal-borne devices collecting location data) provide a considerable opportunity for identifying important marine areas that can inform area-based management.
In 2016, BirdLife International led a collaborative analysis to address an identified gap in the network of marine protected areas in the North Atlantic, under a regional mechanism to protect the marine environment of the North-East Atlantic, known as the OSPAR Convention. BirdLife International sought collaboration with researchers via the Seabird Tracking Database to gather all relevant seabird tracking data that overlapped with the OSPAR Maritime Area. Following a workshop with data holders to discuss the analytical approach, over 2,000 seabird tracks were analysed, which revealed an Important Bird and Biodiversity Area (IBA), now known as the NACES MPA.
The NACES MPA is a major foraging hotspot and is estimated to be used by up to 5 million birds throughout the year, travelling from a minimum of 56 colonies across 16 countries in both the North and South Atlantic. Twenty-one different species have been tracked to the site, including boreal breeders such as Arctic Tern Sterna paradisaea, Long-tailed Jaeger Stercorarius longicaudus and Cory's Shearwater Calonectris borealis that use the site as a staging area to fuel their trans-equatorial migrations. By contrast, South Polar Skua Catharacta maccormicki, Great Shearwater Ardenna gravis and Sooty Shearwater Ardenna grisea migrate up to 13,000 km from the Southern Hemisphere to spend their winter at the site. Many of the seabirds travel huge distances to forage in the MPA, with some using it year-round, which suggests that the food availability in the area is consistently high.
Information on the importance of the site and a proposal to designate it as a marine protected area was first presented to the OSPAR Commission in 2016 by BirdLife International, who are an Observer to the Convention. The proposal passed through three full meeting cycles, underwent a range of edits and revisions, and finally gained the support of all Contracting Parties. On the 1st October 2021, the NACES MPA was officially designated by the OSPAR Commission, making it the first MPA on the High Seas to be identified from tracking data.
Negotiations on a new global governance framework for the High Seas – known as the BBNJ Agreement – are well underway, with a fourth session of negotiations scheduled for March 2022. Once finalized, this Agreement will provide a much-needed mechanism for holistic protection of the currently poorly protected High Seas. Under this forthcoming Agreement, there is a significant and unique opportunity for the NACES MPA to act as an exemplar for the application of tracking data for conservation outcomes, alongside furthering the protection of migratory marine species.
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Ramirez, I., Tarzia, M., Dias, M. P., Burfield, I. J., Ramos, J. A., Garthe, S., & Paiva, V. H. (2017). How well is the EU protecting its seabirds? Progress in implementing the Birds Directive at sea. Mar. Policy, 81: 179–184.
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I’m not a typical pet owner. I tend to think of them as animals my kids really wanted and um, kind of annoying at times. Especially in the morning when they want food and trip me… or I’m stumbling in a dark house barefoot and one has been sick. YUCK.
But, I do love the way they tend to come around when they know you feel bad or maybe they do and they need a hug. Truth is, I say I’m not a typical pet owner…yet, I love my cats. I do.
It never becomes more apparent to me than when they’re ill.
Saber has been ill to the point it has been scaring us. My son is 13 years old, 6’2″and the first thing he did when he got home today was search out Saber–who was still at the vet’s . This one is a solid member of this family and my son was five when we found him.
So, we had a blood panel done and didn’t find the problem, but he has been running a high fever, had a few other issues. So, the vet did an antibiotic injection, a steroid injection and we’re on the watch for 24hrs. Upon returning home, Saber ate a little and drank a little. That’s more than he’s done for a couple of days.
So, what is this post about other than boring all the non-cat lovers who read this? Watching my pets the last few days has been something of a revelation for me. In the beginning, we had this.
Saber had been with us seven years at this point and the introduction of this energetic and overly-loving ball of fluff wasn’t a good thing in his opinion. Poe has adored Saber from the second he laid eyes on him. He attacks him constantly, tries to cuddle and after some time, Saber gave in. He kind of lays back and lets the little one groom him sometimes, but the best thing is Poe makes him play. They run and jump and chase and then when Saber has had enough, he bitch-slaps Poe until he goes away. Seriously. It’s pretty funny.
So the last few days, Poe has hovered around Saber like crazy. Today, Saber was at the vet’s all day. We brought him home and this is what I see.
Saber feels so bad, he isn’t grooming himself. Poe takes care of that.
Then… he just lays back and offers a paw for comfort.
I’m such a baby. This made me tear up big time. That little cat annoys us to death. He gets into everything, runs into walls sometimes, climbs everything… and he gets stuck in things. He’s not the sharpest knife in the drawer–and yeah, a writer using a cliché–but my husband even calls him BB because he says that’s the size of this cat’s brain.
But this little, crazy cat sure does have a lot of love and he offers it unconditionally. 🙂

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Royal Bank of Scotland issued a further apology as it said it had resolved a glitch which delayed around 600,000 payments for customers.
The taxpayer-backed bank said it was “extremely sorry” for the problem which affected all four of its banking brands - NatWest, RBS, Ulster Bank and private bank Coutts.
“We can confirm that the issues customers were experiencing in relation to delayed credits and debits have now been resolved and accounts have been updated,” said a spokesman.
“We are extremely sorry for the inconvenience and distress that this has caused our customers.
“If any customers are still experiencing issues please contact our call centres or come into a branch where are our staff are ready to help.
“We will continue our work to make sure that no customer will be left out of pocket as a result of this issue.”
The bank faced a barrage of customer complaints after it admitted earlier in the week that delayed banking payments may not show up in accounts until the weekend.
The issue also affected some Bacs payments, such as tax credits and disability living allowances.


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I work with clients aged 16 and over to support them in living better lives by supporting them through their anxiety, depression, stress, trauma (past and recent), grief and loss, and parenting issues. I believe in the importance of understanding my clients’ individual needs and developing a therapeutic plan tailored to them, helping them gain the best results from therapy. Being part of my client’s journey is an incredible privilege, and I value every minute I can walk beside them and help them overcome their obstacles and traumas.
I am a Registered Psychologist with over 25 years of experience working in counselling and psychology, working in community organisations and government departments before starting my private practice in 2007. This has enabled me to gain experience, knowledge and skills to help clients with many concerns and to support them holistically (individually and within their family systems).

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Cabot Corporation Releases 2014/2015 Sustainability Report
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Cabot Corporation (NYSE: CBT) today released its 2014/2015 Sustainability Report and third Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) Report highlighting the company’s sustainability progress as well as expanded and enhanced sustainability goals.
In the report, Cabot announces that it has joined the United Nations Global Compact (UNGC). Though a new endorser of the UNGC, Cabot has long fostered the spirit and intent of the 10 universally accepted UNGC principles in the areas of human rights, labor, environment and anti-corruption. These principles are a natural extension of Cabot’s values and business model, and the company continues to have strong programs that positively impact employees, customers, suppliers and the communities in which it operates.
“At Cabot, sustainability is a critical component of our business strategy and culture. As a global business, there are no issues that are more important than those outlined by the UNGC, which are ultimately about treating people, the planet and our stakeholders with the highest degree of respect and concern,” said Cabot President and Chief Executive Officer Patrick Prevost. “This is why we have become a signatory for the UNGC. In adhering to the UNGC principles, we have furthered our commitment to outstanding performance and transparency as we continue to grow as a sustainable and prosperous company.”
The report also establishes a new chapter for Cabot with the introduction of 2025 global sustainability goals. Cabot continues to make progress with its long-standing goals to reduce its energy and greenhouse gas intensity. In order to have a broader impact, the report introduces new goals focused on air emissions, waste generation and the safety of our employees, contractors and visitors. These new goals combined with Cabot’s commitment to the UNGC showcase the company’s dedication to improved sustainability performance and continued progress.
Some of the accomplishments profiled in this report include achieving more than 60% of the 2025 energy intensity reduction goal (the amount of energy needed to make a unit of product) and completing 23% of the 2025 greenhouse gas emission intensity reduction goal. In addition, the Cabot Corporation Foundation and Cabot’s global locations contributed approximately $2 million in charitable donations to support the global communities in which we operate, and continued its focus on supporting science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) education.
“Our sustainability efforts continue to evolve and adapt, and we are proud of the progress that we have made,” said Martin O’Neill, senior vice president, Safety, Health and Environment. “Our achievements globally are a direct reflection of our dedicated employees from around the globe who work hard at ensuring that our sustainability initiatives complement our business objectives. This approach not only benefits Cabot, but also has lasting effects on our communities and the environment, and enables the long-term profitable growth that drives value creation for our customers.”
The 2014/2015 Sustainability Report demonstrates Cabot’s commitment to continuous improvement, increased disclosure, risk assessment and expanded stakeholder engagement. The GRI Application Level Services confirmed Cabot’s report fulfills the requirements of Application Level B per the GRI G3 reporting guidelines. Furthermore, Cabot will report its 2014 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions to the Carbon Disclosure Project (CDP) for the sixth consecutive year. The CDP promotes the disclosure of GHG emission data by the world’s largest corporations to create the most comprehensive repository of GHG emissions data. The data is then made available to institutional investors, business leaders, policy makers and the general public.
The full 2014/2015 Sustainability Report is available at cabotcorp.com/sustainability.
ABOUT CABOT CORPORATION
Cabot Corporation (NYSE: CBT) is a global specialty chemicals and performance materials company, headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts. The company is a leading provider of rubber and specialty carbons, activated carbon, inkjet colorants, cesium formate drilling fluids, fumed silica, and aerogel. For more information on Cabot, please visit the company’s website at: http://www.cabotcorp.com.
Safe Harbor Statement under the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995: Statements in the press release regarding Cabot’s business that are not historical facts are forward looking statements that involve risks and uncertainties. For a discussion of such risks and uncertainties, which could cause actual results to differ from those contained in the forward looking statements, see “Risk Factors” in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K.
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The Dutch Baby recipe, or German pancake among other names, has always intrigued me, but usually by the time weekend brunch arrives everyone is already craving their favorites, so recipe testing something new is met with skepticism. Not this time though! When I mentioned making . . . read more.
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The blueberry lemon smoothie is a lifesaver because my oldest son is a picky eater, and my youngest son will eat just about anything. What do they both love? Blueberries. What do we also love? Blueberries. So it’s a win for everyone. The blueberry smoothie . . . read more.
I’ve been eating clementines and oranges, which are such a treat when it’s cold outside and I need the strong sweet fragrance of an orange or a clementine to boost my mood when I’m feeling a little run down. All of this is what ultimately . . . read more.
Savory and sweet is how I would describe this pear and gorgonzola galette with caramelized onions. We enjoy brunch on the weekends, but brunch is always better when it is casual and fun. My family likes gathering around the table, and brunch is really just . . . read more.


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Renewable energy sources provided 17.3% of Australia’s electricity in 2016, increasing from 14.6% the year before, according to the Clean Energy Council.
The report suggests that last year’s surge was largely due to improved rainfall in hydro catchments, along with the completion of 10 large wind and solar projects.
The country is now on track to achieve its goal of generating close to 23.5% of electricity from renewable energy sources by 2020.
"The changes that are happening across the country right now are extraordinary," Clean Energy Council chief executive Kane Thornton said.
"Renewable energy is now the cheapest kind of new power generation that can be built today – less than both new coal and new gas-fired power plants. The price of gas in particular has skyrocketed," Thornton said.
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Lower tax rate approved for Sharpsburg residents
By Tom McGee
Published: Wednesday, March 13, 2013, 9:00 p.m.
Updated: Wednesday, March 13, 2013
The millage for Sharpsburg taxpayers will be lower in 2013 but not as low as officials first expected.
Council unanimously approved a rate of 6.47 mills last week. That means for every $100,000 a property is assessed, the owner would owe $647 in taxes.
The rate for 2012 was 8.5 mills.
When officials discussed the tax rate earlier this month, they had planned on setting a rate of 6.23 mills. However, information on property values made available after that meeting changed, Councilman Matthew Rudzki said.
“The taxable base actually decreased by a few million dollars,” Rudzki said.
The borough approved a budget for 2013 in December that did not call for a tax increase. Rudzki said the change was needed to align with that budget.
“To keep it revenue neutral it had to go up slightly,” Rudzki said.
Communities throughout Allegheny County have adjusted their millage for 2013 because of property reassessments. Aspinwall and Blawnox also lower their rates for this year.
Tom McGee is an associate editor for Trib Total Media. He can be reached at 412-856-7400, ext. 1513 or firstname.lastname@example.org.
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What: Envision 2040 General Plan Task Force
When and where: 6:30 p.m. Monday, City Hall committee rooms 118-120, 200 E. Santa Clara St.
GENERAL PLAN: The task force will continue its discussion about updating the city’s master policy on planning and zoning.
Santa Clara Valley Water District
What: Board of Directors
When and where: 9:30 a.m. Tuesday, board chambers, 5700 Almaden Expressway, San Jose
WATER SUPPLY: The board will review current water supply sources and discuss risks, challenges and options to meet future water needs.
What: Senior Advisory Commission
When and where: 10 a.m. today, Senior Centerconference room, 1303 Fremont St.
REPORTS: Commissioners will hear about transportation and nutrition needs for seniors who use the center.
NEW MEMBER: New Commissioner Dwight Collins will be introduced.
What: City Council
When and where: 6:15 p.m. today, council conference room, City Hall, 250 Hamilton Ave.
PLANNING: The council will hold a joint meeting with the Planning and Transportation Commission to discuss planning issues. About 7:15 p.m., the meeting will move to Council Chambers for a study session on the comprehensive plan.


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BY THE PRESIDENT OF THE PHILIPPINES
EXECUTIVE ORDER NO. 263
MODIFYING THE RATES OF DUTY ON CERTAIN IMPORTED ARTICLES AS PROVIDED FOR UNDER THE TARIFF AND CUSTOMS CODE OF 1978, AS AMENDED, IN ORDER TO IMPLEMENT THE TRANSFER OF THE LAST TRANCHE OF PRODUCTS FROM THE AGRICULTURAL PRODUCT SENSITIVE LIST (SL) TO THE COMMON EFFECTIVE PREFERENTIAL TARIFF INCLUSION LIST (CEPT-IL) AND THE MODIFICATION OF THE CEPT RATE ON OIL CAKE AND OTHER SOLID RESIDUES OF MAIZE (CORN) GERM, SODIUM TRIPOLYPHOSPHATES AND CASSAVA STARCH
WHEREAS, the Governments of Brunei Darussalam, the Kingdom of Cambodia, the Republic of Indonesia, Lao People’s Democratic Republic, Malaysia, Union of Myanmar, the Republic of the Philippines, the Republic of Singapore, the Kingdom of Thailand and the Socialist Republic of Vietnam, signed the Protocol on the Special Arrangement for Sensitive and Highly Sensitive Products on 30 September 1999;
WHEREAS, Member States (i.e., Brunei Darussalam, Indonesia, Malaysia, the Philippines, Singapore and Thailand) phased-in sensitive products to the CEPT Scheme beginning on 01 January 2001 with flexibility but no later than 01 January 2010;
WHEREAS, Article III of the Protocol provides that the beginning rate shall be the applied rate and the ending tariff rates shall be 0-5%;
WHEREAS, on 5 November 2001, the NEDA Board approved the 2001-2010 Philippine CEPT Schedule for sensitive agricultural products;
WHEREAS, on 9 December 2003, the NEDA Board confirmed the phasing-in of 44 sensitive agricultural products to the CEPT-IL in 2003 and approved the modification of the CEPT rate on oil cake and other residues of maize (corn) germ, sodium tripolyphosphates and cassava starch, respectively;
WHEREAS, Section 402 of the Tariff and Customs Code of 1978 (Presidential Decree No. 1464), as amended, empowers the President, upon the recommendation of the National Economic and Development Authority, to increase, reduce or remove existing protective rates of import duty, as well as to modify the form of duty.
NOW, THEREFORE, I GLORIA MACAPAGAL-ARROYO, President of the Republic of the Philippines, by virtue of the powers vested in me by law, do hereby order:
SECTION 1. The articles specifically listed in Annex "A" hereof (Sensitive Agricultural Products Granted Concession under CEPT for the AFTA), as classified under Section 104 of the Tariff and Customs Code of 1978, as amended, shall be subject to the ASEAN CEPT rate in accordance with the year 2003-2005 schedule indicated in Columns 4-6 of Annex "A". The ASEAN CEPT rates so indicated shall be accorded to imports coming from ASEAN Member States applying CEPT concession to the same product pursuant to Article 4 of the CEPT Agreement and its Interpretative Notes.
SECTION 2. The articles specifically listed in Annex "B" hereof (Articles Granted Concessions under the CEPT for the AFTA), as classified under Section 104 of the Tariff and Customs Code of 1978, as amended, shall be subject to the ASEAN CEPT rate indicated in Column 4 of Annex "B". The ASEAN CEPT rates so indicated shall be accorded to imports coming from ASEAN Member States applying CEPT concession to the same product pursuant to Article 4 of the CEPT Agreement and its Interpretative Notes.
SECTION 3. In the event that any subsequent changes are made in the basic (Most Favoured Nation) Philippine rate of duty on any of the articles listed in Annexes "A" and "B" to a rate lower than the rate prescribed in Columns 4-6 of Annex "A" and Column 4 of Annex "B", such articles shall automatically be accorded the corresponding reduced duty.
SECTION 4. From the date of effectivity of this Order, all articles listed in Annexes "A" and "B" entered or withdrawn from warehouses in the Philippines for consumption shall be imposed the rates of duty therein prescribed subject to qualification under the Rules of Origin as provided for in the Agreement on the CEPT Scheme for the AFTA signed on 28 January 1992.
SECTION 5. All Presidential issuances, administrative rules and regulations, or parts thereof which are contrary or inconsistent with this Executive Order are hereby repealed or modified accordingly.
SECTION 6. This Executive Order shall take effect immediately following its complete publication in two (2) newspapers of general circulation in the Philippines.
Done in the City of Manila, this 30th day of December, in the year of Our Lord, Two Thousand and Three.
By the President:
AVELINO J. CRUZ, JR.
Acting Executive Secretary
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Currently being younger girl never committed uninsured an up-to-date smoker or perhaps under surrogate care or perhaps having comorbidity anxiety/depression or maybe a cost/insurance barriers to getting tests/treatments were linked to any unmet need. Affected individuals with virtually any unmet will need were very likely to rate maintenance as less-than-“excellent” by 13 percentage things than affected individuals with no unmet need (P <. 001). CONCLUSIONS Significant disparities in unmet supporting service will need by race/ethnicity and nativity highlight foreign nationals with chest cancer to be particularly underserved. Eliminating disparities in usage of Genz-123346 free base needed supporting services is crucial for providing patient-centered fair cancer maintenance. in group in which prepresents the patient’s likelihood of virtually any perceived unmet need Xrepresents the patient’s vector of covariates and β is a vector of regression coefficients which represents the 131543-23-2 IC50 Genz-123346 free 131543-23-2 IC50 base journal odds of virtually any unmet requirement for the covariates. Similarly we estimated the adjusted effect of perceived unmet need upon perceived quality of proper care while controlling for perceived discrimination in care. We found simply no evidence of deficiencies in fit using the Hosmer and Lemeshow (H-L) goodness-of-fit test and acceptable discrimination using the c-statistic for the entire models of unmet need (H-L chi-square 6. 21 =. 62 [c-statistic 0. 75 and quality of care (H-L chi-square 7. 14 =. 52; [c-statistic 0. 72 To help interpret outcomes using regression risk evaluation 46 we computed the predictive margins (average model-adjusted predicted probabilities conditional on most observations becoming in a category) for each race/ethnicity-nativity group and the average minor effects (difference in typical model-adjusted expected probability conditional on all observations being in a category and average expected probability conditional on all observations being in the reference category) holding unit covariates continuous with regular errors determined using the delta method. Most significance checks were 2-sided with α=. 05. OUTCOMES Table 1 shows sample characteristics by differences and race/ethnicity-nativity in contrast to white-USB individuals. Latino-FB and black-usb individuals were more likely to report the cheapest levels of education income and wealth. API-FB patients were Rabbit polyclonal to PDGF C. reported and younger reduced levels of cash flow. Black-USB Latino-FB and API-FB patients were less likely to become insured having a primary doctor continuously. Latino-FB patients were more likely to statement a cost/insurance barrier for you to get care instead of be enrolled in a HMO. Black-USB individuals were less likely and white-FB patients were more likely to become diagnosed at an earlier stage of disease. White-FB API and Latino patients were less likely to have ever been smokers. One-half of most patients reported moderate/extreme anxiety/depression approximately. TABLE 1 Features of Newly Diagnosed US Patients With Lung Malignancy in the Malignancy Care Effects Research and Surveillance Range (%) Prevalence of Perceived Unmet Requirement for Supportive Providers by Race/Ethnicity-Nativity The prevalence of perceived unmet requirement for supportive providers (Fig. 1) was 9% overall with significant disparities by race/ethnicity-nativity (9% of white-FB 13 of black-USB 8 of 131543-23-2 IC50 Latino-USB 24 of Latino-FB 4 of API-USB Genz-123346 free base 16 of API-FB and 11% of “other” patients versus 7% of white-USB individuals [ <. 001]). Variations by nativity were dazzling particularly among Latino and API individuals with immigrants having in least a 3-fold bigger prevalence than their UNIVERSAL SERIES BUS counterparts. Racial/ethnic disparities had been Genz-123346 free base greater between immigrants than among UNIVERSAL SERIES BUS patients. The proportion of need that was “unmet” for API-USB white-FB Latino-USB black-USB API-FB and Latino-FB patients was 0. summer 0. doze 0. doze 0. 18 0. up to 29 and zero. 33 correspondingly (vs zero. 10 to find white-USB patients). Significant variances also was around by profit and riches with the frequency greatest between those with the smallest incomes and wealth. Understand 1 Frequency (shown simply because percent) of perceived unmet need for supporting services in our 131543-23-2 IC50 midst patients with lung cancer tumor in the Cancer tumor Care Ultimate Research and Surveillance (CanCORS) Consortium is certainly shown by simply.


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It’s been five years since Putney BSAC last visited St Abbs, a quiet harbour village in the Scottish Borders. As a club we have been there many times before but this was an opportunity for a new generation of club members to dive at one of the best scenic diving sites in the country. It’s marine reserve with a large number of reefs teaming with life.
One of the most famous animals is the elusive wolf fish, a dark stone fish that hides amongst the rocks. Some divers will visit St Abbs several times before getting their first sighting. Of course John and Brian saw four on their first dive, and practically tripped over them on every subsequent dive.
Of course St Abbs other great diving feature is the 10 min journey time to the dive sites and a 10m walk from the accommodation to the dive boat. Surface intervals in a warm cafe and a late ropes off time will please any diver.
The relaxed diving pace gave us plenty of time in the evening to relax. On the Saturday Mark generously took on the role of group chef and cooked us a fantastic spaghetti bolognese. Michal jokingly made a flippant remake about wanting crepe suzette flambé for dessert not expecting anything to come of it but Mark wasn’t going to step away from a challenge. So we were all treated to delicious French dessert Scottish Borders style.
Since we lasted visited St Abbs has become famous for something else other than diving. It was the filming location for New Asgaard in Avengers Endgame. The village museum boasts a replica Mjolnir and Stormbreaker (Thor’s hammers) which tourists can be seen posing with for photos on the cliff edges. Of course we didn’t miss the opportunity to pose with them as well.
All in all another very successful dive trip, with some great diving and beautiful scenery above and below water. It’s a long drive but it’s well worth it.
Credit – Tim (Trip Organiser)


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MIAMI — Knocked "woozy" in a Friday night collision with New Orleans Pelicans rookie Zion Williamson, Miami Heat forward Jae Crowder said he expects to return Wednesday night against the Charlotte Hornets at AmericanAirlines Arena.
"I had a headache right after the incident happened, a little, a slight headache, not a crazy one," Crowder said after being placed in the NBA concussion protocol and held out of Sunday's victory over the Washington Wizards. "But I had a slight headache. My balance was really off.
“I really wanted to get back out there. I went through some tests in the back and I just felt like I still could play, but the doctors helped me out.”
By Saturday, he was able to attend the Inter Miami CF MLS match against D.C. United. By Sunday, there was a morning workout and then another later at Capital One Arena.
“I was a little bit wobbly a little bit. I was a little wobbly enough for the NBA to put me in the protocol,” he said of the initial symptoms. “I’m taking the steps, and I should be ready Wednesday.”
His left large toe bandaged and in a wrap, the Heat's Jimmy Butler exited Sunday hopeful of a Wednesday return.
Butler left Sunday's game for the locker room in the third quarter, but was able to put on his sneaker and exit the locker room without a limp.
The decision to shorten Butler's night was made in consultation with trainer Jay Sabol.
"He sprained his ankle in the previous game and then he started to overcompensate," coach Erik Spoelstra said. "You could just see he was not moving well. He was ready just to keep on grinding through it. Then Jay and I made the call to, you know, just send him back to the locker room."
Butler is hopeful 48 hours of rest provide relief.
"I aggravated it a little bit last game," he said of Saturday night's loss in New Orleans. "We’ve got a couple days to get this thing right and get back to hooping.
"They took away all my drives, everything to the paint," said Beal, who closed with 23 points on 8-of-24 shooting. "They wanted to force me to shoot jumpers all night. They are a really good rebounding team and that will play into their favor."


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The nation’s diet is under the microscope. That is not only for health reasons. There have been a number of problems relating to labelling and indeed gross misrepresentation of what is actually being sold. Recently the Food Standards Agency (FSA) admitted that there were problems countrywide with the actual content of products being sold as lamb. It has called on local authorities across the country to check whether consumers were actually getting what they thought was lamb.
The main area of concern seems to be in the takeaway sector where its findings included:
- Over 20% of lamb products contained other meat.
- 5% had no lamb at all and there was occasionally pork which is forbidden in some religions.
- Artificial colourings were in widespread use.
This is particularly concerning because of previous findings including one from which? Magazine which highlighted the problem back in 2013 where as much as 40% of what purported to be lamb was not exclusively so. The improvement is completely unsatisfactory in everyone’s eyes.
Cost and Penalties
The problem is that lamb is expensive relative to other commonly available meats. It seems it is too tempting to mix these meats with lamb and occasionally use no lamb at all. After the FSA’s observation, food inspectors will indeed be going round without warning to take samples of what is being sold. Time will tell whether the takeaway sector will respond. Some places have already received warnings and fines; more will surely follow.
A Good Leg
Lamb is a popular dish in many countries. Kebabs and curries are served in restaurants and takeaways of course. The meat used is unlikely to be identifiable by the consumer once cooked. That is in sharp contrast to a Halal lamb leg which is obvious immediately by its appearance. It raises the whole issue of buying meat fresh and unprocessed as opposed to going to places where what is being served is taken on trust.
There are now companies prepared to not only deliver consumers’ orders to the door but also divulge the origin of the meat they sell. There is very little that is not sold online these days. Fresh meat in chilled containers and outer packaging can be ordered to arrive fresh just a few days after an order is placed. It will never have been frozen so a consumer can do that if the meat is not to be used immediately. A nice leg of lamb perhaps with rosemary and even garlic and ginger may certainly become a family favourite. There is no mistaking a nice leg of lamb.