|Economy||Measure Code||Measure||Currency Code||Amount (Local)||Amount (USD)||Source||Post Date||Details|
|Afghanistan||04||04 - Equity support||AFN|
|Afghanistan||05||05 - Health and income support||AFN||43,571,630,000||553,700,060||IMF. https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19#U (accessed 17 September 2020).||
According to the mid-year budget revision to be submitted to parliament in September, authorities envisage a total of 2.9% of GDP for pandemic-related spending, with about 15% directed to health. [update]
|Afghanistan||05A||05A - Health support||AFN||6,535,744,500||83,055,009||IMF. https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19#U (accessed 6 May 2020).||
(i) The government has so far allocated AFN1.9 billion (0.1% of GDP) in the budget for emergency health needs, such as (a) establishing testing labs, including at border crossings, (b) setting up special wards to boost hospitalization and care capacity, and (c) procuring the most critical medical supplies; (ii) As of April 22, the government has already allocated a total of AFN8 billion (0.5% of GDP) for emergency pandemic response. The authorities plan to spend about 2% of GDP for critical pandemic-related spending during the year, with about one-third directed to health.
|Afghanistan||05B||05B - Income support||AFN||37,035,885,500||470,645,051||IMF. https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19#U (accessed 26 June 2020).||
No amount/estimate: To ease tax compliance, the government extended filing deadlines, initially to May 20, now to July 5 for individual and business taxpayers.
|Armenia||04||04 - Equity support||AMD|
|Armenia||05||05 - Health and income support||AMD||30,000,000,000||61,348,610|
|Armenia||05A||05A - Health support||AMD|
|Armenia||05B||05B - Income support||AMD||30,000,000,000||61,348,610||Asbarez. http://asbarez.com/193112/pashinyan-unveils-economic-aid-package-amid-state-of-emergency/ (accessed 16 April 2020).||
(i) No amount/estimate: Subsidize the interest rates of co-financed loans for companies that borrow money from Armenian banks in the national currency to pay salaries, taxes, bills and purchase raw materials; (ii) a package of AMD30 billion (over USD60 million) for urgent social assistance for the impoverished. See Measure 9: No breakdown.
|Azerbaijan||04||04 - Equity support||AZN|
|Azerbaijan||05||05 - Health and income support||AZN||1,206,850,000||709,911,765|
|Azerbaijan||05A||05A - Health support||AZN||58,300,000||34,294,118||Ministry of Emergency Situations. http://www.fhn.gov.az/index.php?eng/news/xeber/2020/7/6/36724//1 (accessed 17 July 2020); Cabinet of Ministers. https://cabmin.gov.az/az/article/969/ (accessed 07 August 2020).||
(i) No amount/estimate: July 6, Installation of 10 modular hospital complexes in various regions of the country. It is expected to create 2,000 additional beds for the treatment of coronavirus patients; (ii) August 6, The government reported that medical personnel involved in the fight against COVID-19 received increased salaries from March to June. 64,038 medical staff have so far received salaries of AZN58.3 million; (iii) August 6, The government reported that 215 medical staff with extensive experience in COVID-19 from Turkey, the Russian Federation, People's Republic of China, Italy, and Cuba were brought to the country to work with Azerbaijan's medical personnel.
|Azerbaijan||05B||05B - Income support||AZN||1,148,550,000||675,617,647||IMF. https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19 (accessed 24 July 2020); Caspian News. https://caspiannews.com/news-detail/azerbaijan-takes-measures-to-mitigate-covid-19-impact-on-economy-social-life-2020-4-6-1/ (accessed 15 April 2020); European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD). https://www.ebrd.com/news/2020/ebrd-and-azerbaijans-central-bank-promote-manat-lending-to-coronavirushit-firms.html (accessed 27 May 2020); Ministry of Economy. https://www.economy.gov.az/en/article/ozel-sektora-yeni-maliyye-desteyi-ve-i-qtisadiyyat-nazirinin-sahibkarlarla-onlayn-gorushunun-kechirileceyi-barede/31115 (accessed 07 August 2020); Ministry of Economy. https://www.economy.gov.az/en/article/ferdi-sahibkarlara-maliyye-desteyi-gosterilmesine-bashlanilib/31163 (accessed 12 August 2020).||
(i) April 6, AZN1 billion (USD588 million) for the government's subsidization of 10% of the interest for one year of existing company loans; (ii) No amount/estimate: April, Tax exemptions for micro-enterprises and value-added tax (VAT) exemption for some food and medicinal products, as well as the raw materials that are necessary; (iii) No amount/estimate: Lump-sum payments in the amount of living wage - AZN190 (USD112) to 200,000 unemployed citizens of the country. The payment is considered for two months. The social package aims to relieve the impact of the novel coronavirus on the social life of people by multiple tools, including creation of 50,000 paid public jobs, tuition support program for students from socially vulnerable families, financial support program for mortgage and credit guarantee mechanism, program to support communal fees, primarily for electricity consumption of the population, and financial support program for vital passenger transport activities; (iv) May 19, USD50 million, or about AZN85 million (of the USD200 million swap with the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD)) is allocated as support to local firms, including smaller viable enterprises experiencing temporary difficulties; (v) No amount/estimate: August 6, The government announced a financial support package for pandemic-affected industries that did not implement significant reductions in the number of employees. Financial support will be paid in equal installments in two stages, covering August and September; (vi) August 11, The government announced a second phase of financial support to individual (micro) entrepreneurs. The first phase of the program has already released AZN63.55 million of cash transfers to 106,907 individual (micro) entrepreneurs.
|Bangladesh||04||04 - Equity support||BDT|
|Bangladesh||05||05 - Health and income support||BDT||346,065,000,000||4,073,749,264||IMF. https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19 (accesed 1 May 2020). The Financial Express. https://thefinancialexpress.com.bd/economy/covid-19-govt-so-far-announces-1190b-stimulus-packages-1590759538 (accessed 26 June 2020).|
|Bangladesh||05A||05A - Health support||BDT||8,500,000,000||100,058,858||Ministry of Finance. https://mof.portal.gov.bd/sites/default/files/files/mof.portal.gov.bd/page/ed9e8b19_ccba_4cca_94b1_c40013f7a760/MTMPS_2020-21_English.pdf (accessed 29 June 6).||
(i) BDT1 billion Special Honorarium for doctors, nurses, medical workers; (ii) BDT7.5 billion compensation in case infection/death.
|Bangladesh||05B||05B - Income support||BDT||337,565,000,000||3,973,690,406||Ministry of Finance. https://mof.portal.gov.bd/sites/default/files/files/mof.portal.gov.bd/page/ed9e8b19_ccba_4cca_94b1_c40013f7a760/MTMPS_2020-21_English.pdf (accessed 29 June 6). Bangladesh Bank. https://www.bb.org.bd/mediaroom/circulars/fepd/may122020fepdl20.pdf (accessed 29 June 2020).||
(i) BTD20 billion, the Ministry of Finance will subsidize interest payments as mentioned in Measure 2 on working capital loans by scheduled banks to businesses; (ii) BDT12.58 billion Cash Transfer to targeted poor people; (iii)BDT8.15 billion expansion of cash allowance programs; (iv) BDT25.03 billion free food distribution; (v) BDT2.51 billion OMS of rice at 10 taka/kg; (vi) BDT21.3 billion construction of home for homeless people; (vii) BDT8.6 billion additional procurement of paddy/rice (2.0 lac ton), (viii) BDT2.0 billion Support for farm mechanization; (ix) BDT95 billion subsidy for agriculture; (x) BDT20 billion employment creation through four State owned entities; (xi) Export Development Fund has been increased by USD1.5 billion; (xii) BDT20 billion subsidy for commercial bank's suspended interest of April-May, 2020; (xiii) No amount/estimate: Expatriate Bangladeshis can get 2% incentives without showing any paper on remittance upto $5,000 (earlier $1,500) and for more than $5,000
|Bhutan||04||04 - Equity support||BTN/INR|
|Bhutan||05||05 - Health and income support||BTN/INR||32,000,000,000||430,592,553|
|Bhutan||05A||05A - Health support||BTN/INR||2,000,000,000||26,912,035||IMF. https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19 (accessed 24 July 2020); Ministry of Health. https://www.gov.bt/covid19/?p=1658 (accessed 22 July 2020).||
(i) April, An additional resource of BTN2 billion will be provided to the Ministry of Health to meet health-related spending; (ii) No amount/estimate: July 20, The government announced the exemption of COVID19 testing fees for the following categories of travellers: (a) undergraduate students and (b) referred patients and patient attendants approved by the referral committee.
|Bhutan||05B||05B - Income support||BTN/INR||30,000,000,000||403,680,518||Official Statement from the Office of the Prime Minister of Bhutan (PMO). https://bit.ly/2yrZXYx (accessed 13 April 2020); PMO. https://bit.ly/3b6ygCh (accessed 6 May 2020); IMF. https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19 (accessed 24 July 2020); PMO. https://bit.ly/3efwMrR (accessed 18 June 2020); PMO. https://bit.ly/3ggtGo2 (accessed 1 July 2020); PMO. https://bit.ly/39oW0lW (accessed 20 July 2020).||
April, The National Resilience Fund has been approved and established. With a fund size amounting to about BTN30 billion, the resources will support the implementation of the following activities: (i) Grant of the Druk Gyalpo’s Relief Kidu to people who have been laid off or placed on reduced salaries to provide them immediate financial support. April 30, The Druk Gyalpo's Relief Kidu has granted BTN150 million as the first disbursement of the Relief Kidu to 13,006 people. On June 26, the government announced that the Druk Gyalpo Relief Kidu will continue from July to September 2020, however, with revision in amounts. The Relief Kidu has granted about BTN700 million between April and June 2020 to over 23,000 affected people ; (ii) Interest waiver (50% of cost) - effective May 1, the Royal Monetary Authority announced that the interest waiver would also be extended to non-performing loan accounts for a period of three months (April–June). The government will finance 50% of the total interest payment and the financial institutions offered to support the other 50%. On June 11, The government handed over the e-fund payment to financial service providers for loan interest waiver for the month of April. The government is financing 50% of the interest waiver amounting to BTN625.96 million (Total amount of the interest waiver for April stands at BTN1.2 billion). On June 26, the government announced to further extend interest waiver for another nine months for loans availed as of April 10, 2020. Full interest waiver will be granted from July to September 2020, followed by a partial interest waiver (50%) from October 2020 to March 2021. The cost of interest payment for the nine months is estimated at BTN7.5 billion and will be fully granted from the National Resilience Fund ; (iii) Fast-track the implementation of the 12th Five Year Plan and wherever possible frontload the investments. June 26, In order to support front-loading of capital investments, procurement guidelines will be simplified including preferential treatment for local goods; (iv) Business income tax (BIT) and corporate income tax (CIT) filing and tax payment for the income year 2019 will be deferred until June 30. June 26, targeted tax deferments will be provided over the next six to 12 months; (v) Deferred payment of sales tax and customs duty on essential items (March–June); (vi) Waiver of payment of rent and other charges (April–June) by tourism-related business entities leasing government properties. June 26, rental waivers will be provided over the next six to 12 months; (vii) May 25, The government will be refunding the 5% sales tax collected on telecom services collected on or after January 16, 2020; (viii) No amount/estimate: July 1, Launched the Economic Contingency Plan (ECP) Series I, which aims to help various sectors, including tourism, agriculture, construction and improvement of farm roads.
|European Central Bank||04||04 - Equity support||EUR|
|European Central Bank||05||05 - Health and income support||EUR|
|European Central Bank||05A||05A - Health support||EUR|
|European Central Bank||05B||05B - Income support||EUR|
|European Union||04||04 - Equity support||EUR||549,000,000||607,300,885||EIB. https://www.eib.org/en/press/all/2020-103-eib-backs-eur5-billion-investment-to-mitigate-economic-impact-of-coronavirus-and-support-medical-technology (accessed 29 April 2020); Yale. https://som.yale.edu/faculty-research-centers/centers-initiatives/program-on-financial-stability/covid-19-crisis (accessed 29 April 2020); EC. https://ec.europa.eu/commission/presscorner/detail/en/ip_20_1007 (accessed 12 June 2020); EC. https://ec.europa.eu/commission/presscorner/detail/en/ip_20_1507 (accessed 27 August 2020).||
(i) April 8, The Commission is launching ESCALAR, a new investment approach, developed together with the European Investment Fund (EIF), that will support venture capital and growth financing for promising companies. In its pilot phase, ESCALAR will provide up to EUR300 million backed by the European Fund for Strategic Investments (EFSI); (ii) April 24, EIB also approved an equity investment worth EUR75 million for the German company Curevac, through the EIB's Infectious Disease Financing Facility; (iii) June 8, EUR174 million equity investments from the European Innovation Council (EIC) Accelerator Pilot funding to innovative startups and SMEs; (iv) June, EUR5.3 billion for the Solvency Support Instrument that will work via an EU guarantee provided to the European Investment Bank (EIB) Group under the European Fund for Strategic Investments (EFSI). Solvency support will form a separate window under the EFSI to mobilise private capital. The EIB Group will use this guarantee to provide financing directly or invest, fund or guarantee equity funds, special purpose vehicles, investment platforms or national promotional banks. These intermediary funds or vehicles must be established and operate in the EU. The Solvency Support Instrument should predominantly channel solvency support through financial market intermediaries and only to a lesser degree facilitate direct support to companies by the EIB Group .
|European Union||05||05 - Health and income support||EUR||10,153,500,000||11,231,747,788|
|European Union||05A||05A - Health support||EUR||5,034,500,000||5,569,137,168||OECD. http://www.oecd.org/coronavirus/en/#country-tracker (accessed 15 April 2020); EC. https://ec.europa.eu/commission/presscorner/detail/en/ip_20_1416 (accessed 1 August 2020); EC. https://www.consilium.europa.eu/en/press/press-releases/2020/09/11/addressing-covid-19-council-approves-6-2-billion-budget-increase-for-2020/ (accessed 12 September 2020); EC. https://ec.europa.eu/commission/presscorner/detail/en/ip_20_1671 (accessed 21 September 2020); EC. https://ec.europa.eu/commission/presscorner/detail/en/ip_20_1680 (accessed 21 September 2020).||
(i) EUR800 million of the EU Solidarity Fund will be available by including a public health crisis within its scope, with a view of mobilizing it if needed for the hardest-hit EU member states; (ii) 19 March, the Commission decided to create a European civil protection stockpile of medical equipment (initial budget of EUR50 million, proposed to increase to EUR80 million) with a 90% Commission grant; (iii) 2 April, the Commission presented legislative proposals for an Emergency Support Instrument for the healthcare sector, (EUR3 billion) from the EU budget. September 11, the EC agreed to add EUR6.2 billion to the EU 2020 budget to address the impact of the COVID-19-crisis and to fund inter alia the vaccine strategy. The revised budget increases payments for the Emergency Support Instrument (ESI) by EUR1.09 billion to ensure the development and deployment of a COVID-19 vaccine. The European Commission will use this money as a down-payment for pre-ordering vaccine doses. September 18, EU allocates EUR150 million for the transport of essential medical items through the ESI and entered into a contract with Sanofi-GSK to purchase up to 300 million doses of the Sanofi-GSK vaccine. [update]; (iv) EUR63 million, European Commission secures EU access to Remdesivir (first European treatment authorised for COVID-19).
|European Union||05B||05B - Income support||EUR||5,119,000,000||5,662,610,619||OECD. http://www.oecd.org/coronavirus/en/#country-tracker (accessed 15 April 2020); EC. https://ec.europa.eu/regional_policy/en/newsroom/news/2020/01/14-01-2020-financing-the-green-transition-the-european-green-deal-investment-plan-and-just-transition-mechanism (accessed 19 April 2020); IMF. https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19 (accessed 21 May 2020); EC. https://ec.europa.eu/commission/presscorner/detail/en/ip_20_1007 (accessed 12 June 2020); EC. https://ec.europa.eu/commission/presscorner/detail/en/ip_20_997 (accessed 12 June 2020). EC. https://ec.europa.eu/commission/presscorner/detail/en/ip_20_1221 (accessed 9 July 2020); ESF. https://esf.ie/en/covid-19/react-eu/ (accessed 5 September 2020); EC. https://ec.europa.eu/commission/presscorner/detail/en/ip_20_1496 (accessed 5 September 2020).||
(i) Mobilised European Globalisation Adjustment Fund to support dismissed workers and those self-employed (up to EUR179 million available in 2020); (ii) No amount/estimate: March 19, EU Comission intends to allow State aid for struggling businesses and enable Member States to use the full flexibility foreseen under State aid rules. On May 8, the European Commission adopted a second amendment to extend the scope of the State aid Temporary Framework to recapitalization and subordinated debt measures to further support the economy in the context of the coronavirus outbreak. The amended Temporary Framework will be in place until the end of December 2020, except for recapitalization measures which has an extended period by the end of June 2021. The Commission will assess before these dates if they need to be extended. June 19, third amendment to the State aid extends Temporary Framework to enable Member States to provide public support under the Temporary Framework to all micro and small companies, even if they were already in financial difficulty on 31 December 2019; (iii) June 8, European Innovation Council (EIC) Accelerator Pilot fund issued grants of EUR140 million to innovative companies; (iv) June, EUR4.8 billion (in grants from the amended 2020 annual EU budget) for REACT-EU that will provide additional funding for the most important sectors that will be crucial to lay the basis for a sound recovery. This will involve investment to support job maintenance, including through short-time work schemes and support for the self-employed. The funds can also be used to support job creation and youth employment measures, to health care systems and the provision of working capital and investment support for small and medium-sized enterprises. Such support will be available across economic sectors, including for the much-affected tourism and culture sectors. The additional support will also serve to invest in the European Green Deal and digital transition, as an enhancement to the significant investment in those areas that is already taking place through EU cohesion policy .
|Georgia||04||04 - Equity support||GEL|
|Georgia||05||05 - Health and income support||GEL||3,636,500,000||1,195,929,036|
|Georgia||05A||05A - Health support||GEL||828,500,000||272,467,264||IMF. https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19 (accessed 24 June 2020).||
(i) May 7, Additional funds of about GEL350 million will be directed to health spending including lab testing and quarantine expenditures as well as increased costs associated with hospitalization, medical treatment, and medical supplies. (ii) GEL478.5 million for healthcare infastructure and other virus spread prevention costs.
|Georgia||05B||05B - Income support||GEL||2,808,000,000||923,461,772||IMF. https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19 (accessed 20 July 2020). Agenda.ge https://agenda.ge/en/news/2020/2716 (accessed 4 September 2020)||
No amount/estimate: (i) April 24, The ‘Anti-Crisis Economic Action Plan’ listed the government’s initiatives to support the population and businesses along with the measures already implemented or announced by the government, such as the payment for gas, electricity and utilities for the for users consuming up to 200 kW of electricity and/or up to 200 m3 natural gas monthly; (ii) The government introduced the State Program for Maintaining Prices of Primary Consumption Food Products. The program envisages subsidies for certain imported products to keep their local price stable (rice, pasta, buckwheat, sunflower oil, sugar, milk powder, beans, wheat, and wheat powder) for the period from 15 March to 15 May 2020; (iii) Bank loan service holidays for individuals; income and property tax holidays for hotels (until Nov 1, 2020); (iv) Within the frame of the new program “Co-financing Mechanism for Supporting Family-owned, Small and Medium-size Hotel Industries”, Enterprise Georgia (the agency of the Ministry of Economic and Sustainable Development of Georgia) will co-finance up to 80% of the annual interest rate on loans issued to family-owned, small and medium-sized hotels. As of September 4, this measure has been extended for another 6 months; (v) The custom clearance term for vehicles imported before 1 April 2020 was extended to 1 September 2020 for car importers; (vi) No amount/estimate: VAT refunds will become automatic and will accelerate; (vii) GEL2.589 billion in transfer payments to individuals, corporate subsidies, and tax relief; (viii) No amount/estimate: Starting from January 2021, the rule of indexation of pensions will be introduced. According to this rule, the pensions will increase by at least the rate of inflation, plus a premium depending on the pensioner's age; (ix) GEL160 million in one-time assistance to all children below 18; (x) GEL35 million to help students from vulnerable families to cover one semester of their university tuition; (xi) GEL24 million total benefits for the self-employed, who lost their job during the pandemic and applied for government assistance, but were refused, as they failed to provide required documents [update]; (xii) No amount/estimate: The government will cover utility costs from November to February for vulnerable sectors.
|India||04||04 - Equity support||INR|
|India||05||05 - Health and income support||INR||11,838,186,220,000||159,294,838,251||Press Information Bureau. https://pib.gov.in/PressReleseDetail.aspx?PRID=1633516 (accessed 24 June 2020). Financial Times. https://www.ft.com/content/5734f333-e4d7-4ebf-9de2-220e537da3f0?accessToken=zwAAAXIRWB3Ykc9XNPMz5NdOv9Od4iIOU32j8A.MEQCIE1obkN05q4qkjoiBgF6riG66o6ocs0SQWfl2AsFIikHAiADu_DmNRDP9bo3QfxgYpytmLV8FGnEHOa8g66dgBdahQ&sharetype=gift?token=4a849e3f-c1b7-487d-ba1d-e73f283cd8c8 (accessed 14 May 2020). India Economics Update, Capital Economics. IMF. https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19 (accessed 3 July 2020)||
(i) Three measures have already been announced as direct support to income/revenue. The first, mainly devoted to health, totalled around INR150 billion. The second, focusing on nonhealth initiatives, totalled around INR2 trillion. Finally, on May 13, USD112.5 billion in fiscal support was announced, which is part of the USD266 billion support package announced by Prime Minister Modi. Part of this will go towards new measures targeting businesses and expanding support for poor households. The complete breakdown is yet to be disclosed; (ii) May 17, an additional INR400 billion was allocated to provide employment boost; (iii) No amount/estimate: Other key measures announced include: (a) health reforms & initiatives by investing in health institutions, among others and (b) a program for digital education to be launched immediately; (iv) June 23, the Prime Minister CARES Trust Fund has allocated INR3 billion for both health and nonhealth initiatives; (v) June 12, the GST council announced that it would halve the interest rate charged on overdue filings of small businesses. On June 30, Prime Minister Modi announced that the provision of food rations to vulnerable households would be extended through end-November (0.4 percent of GDP).
|India||05A||05A - Health support||INR||Press Information Bureau. https://pib.gov.in/PressReleseDetail.aspx?PRID=1633516 (accessed 24 June 2020). IMF. https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19 (accessed 5 May 2020).||
Prime Minister Modi announced that an additional INR150 billion will be devoted to health infrastructure, including for COVID-19 testing facilities, personal protective equipment, isolation beds, intensive care unit (ICU) beds, and ventilators; (ii) No amount/estimate: Reduction and/or eliminations of tariffs for imports of medical or surgical instruments and supplies along with eemptions fom "health cess"; (iii) June 23, Allocated from the Prime Minister CARES Trust fund INR2 billion for supply of 50000 ‘Made-in-India’ ventilators to government-run COVID19 hospitals.
|India||05B||05B - Income support||INR||Press Information Bureau. https://pib.gov.in/PressReleseDetail.aspx?PRID=1633516 (accessed 24 June 2020). Ministry of Finance. https://pib.gov.in/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=1631127 (accessed 17 June 2020). https://pib.gov.in/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=1625319 (accessed 21 May 2020). IMF. https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19 (accessed 3 July 2020).||
(i) March 26, Finance Minister Sitharaman announced a stimulus package valued at approximately 0.8% of GDP. The key elements of the package are (a) in-kind (food, cooking gas) and cash transfers to lower-income households; (b) insurance coverage for workers in the health-care sector; and (c) wage support to low-wage workers (in some cases for those still working, and in other cases by easing the criteria for receiving benefits in the event of job loss); (ii) No amount/estimate: Several measures to ease the tax compliance burden across a range of sectors have also been announced, including postponing some tax filing and other compliance deadlines; (iii) Numerous state governments have also announced measures to support the health and well-being of lower-income households, primarily in the form of direct transfers (free food rations and cash transfers)-the magnitude of these measures varies by state, but on aggregate measures thus far amount to approximately 0.2% of India’s GDP; (iv) May 17, an additional INR400 billion was allocated to provide employment boost; (v) No amount/estimate: May 20, approved the extension of Pradhan MantriVayaVandanaYojana, a social security scheme for senior citizens, for three additional years until March 2023; (vi) June 12, Provided waiver of late fees and interest as well as reduced the 18% per annum rate to 9% per annum for late furnishing of tax returns for small tax payers; (vii) June 23, a sum of INR1 billion has been allocated from the PM Cares Trust Fund for the welfare of migrant laborers; (viii) June 30, Prime Minister Modi announced that the provision of food rations to vulnerable households would be extended through end-November (0.4% of GDP).
|Kazakhstan||04||04 - Equity support||KZT|
|Kazakhstan||05||05 - Health and income support||KZT||7,700,000,000,000||18,677,986,659||IMF. https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19 (accessed 13 April 2020). OECD. https://www.oecd.org/coronavirus/en/ (accessed 21 May 2020) KPMG. https://home.kpmg/xx/en/home/insights/2020/04/kazakhstan-government-and-institution-measures-in-response-to-covid.html (accessed 21 May 2020)||
(i) The President announced a significant anti-crisis package now totaling KZT 5.9 trillion. The anti-crisis package includes cash payments to the unemployed (USD95 per month per person), a 10% increase in pension and social benefits, and additional spending to strengthen the health sector (As of May 20: (a) KZT14.8 billion for the construction of three quarantine modular complexes in Nur-Sultan, Shymkent and Almaty; (b) KZT40.6 billion for incentive measures for healthcare workers participating in quarantine activities; (iii) KZT19.5 billion for health organizations treating coronavirus patients; (c) KZT8 billion in salaries will be paid to doctors, police officers and other specialists) and support employment and business; (ii) An additional KZT1.8 trillion will be allocated to support employment under an “Employment Roadmap” program; and (iii) No amount/estimate: SMEs and individual entrepreneurs are also eligible for new tax incentives; (iv) No amount/estimate: May 14, VAT rate has been reduced from 12% to 8% until 1 October 2020 with the exception of food and drugstores, transportation services, consulting services and information technology.
|Kazakhstan||05A||05A - Health support||KZT|
|Kazakhstan||05B||05B - Income support||KZT||OECD. https://www.oecd.org/coronavirus/en/ (accessed 30 July 2020).||
(i) No amount/estimate: May 20, residents in Almaty can defer utility payments for March and April until the end of 2020 with no fines or penalty. Reimbursement of utilities expenses for April and May in amount of KZT15,000 will also be provided for socially vulnerable groups; (ii) No amount/estimate: July, The government announced a new round of income support payments of KZT42,500 to certain categories of the population.
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July 3, KGS3.8 billion is allocated from the republican budget for the expenses related to COVID-19. KGS1.8 billion has been spent since February 2020 for the: (a) payment to health workers, (b) purchase of disinfectants, test kits, and personal protective equipment, (c) purchase of food wheat grain, (d) provision of financial assistance for the travel of students outside the republic, etc. As of September 15, KGS5.4 billion was allocated from the republican budget, of which KGS5.2 billion was used. Utilization of KGS5.2 billion as of September 15: (a) KGS2.1 billion for the purchase of medical equipment, PCR, reagents, medical products, PPE, (b) KGS785 million for the compensation of medical workers,(c) KGS452 million for the compensation of employees of law enforcement agencies, (d) KGS454 million for medical makeshift hospitals and meals, (e) KGS200 million for the provision of food for low-income families, (e) KGS221 million for the vaccines against flu and pneumococcus, (f) KGS1.1 billion for the provision of grain and medicines.


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BATESVILLE, Ark. – The weather cooperated a little better on Saturday for the softball games in Batesville, Ark. However, the Peru State Bobcats dropped a pair of games in its opening weekend.
In its first game on Saturday, Peru State fell to Lindenwood-Belleville (LBU) (Ill.) 2-1 after falling to the Lions on Friday in the only game of the tournament. Then, in its final game of the day, the ‘Cats fell to the host Lyon College 6-3.
The Bobcats opened its 2019 season with a 0-3 mark. LBU started its season with a 2-1 mark while Lyon improved to 7-0.
Peru State is scheduled to play a double header in Lindsborg, Kan., on Friday against the Bethany Swedes – that is, if Mother Nature cooperates. Bethany has started the season with a 3-4 mark.

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There is something quite appropriate about one of the wonders of the modern world, the ruins of the Roman city of Pompeii, destroyed nearly 2000 years ago by a volcanic eruption, now embracing some of the most advanced robotics technology to help secure the unique historical site. This includes a robot dog, which has been stationed in Pompeii to collect data on structural and safety issues in the ancient ruins.
Prominent archaeological sites like Pompeii and others around the world are now routinely using technologies like robotics, artificial intelligence (AI), and LiDAR (Light Detection and Ranging) to reveal secrets that have been kept hidden for thousands of years.
Using tech to keep ancient sites secure
When Mount Vesuvius erupted in AD79, killing most of the population of the cities of Pompeii and Herculaneum, the city was frozen in time. Gradually, over the years, life in Pompeii has been revealed—from the construction of Roman roads to frescos in homes, even ‘fast-food’ stops, and wine stores.
But despite the uniqueness of the site and the stream of artifacts found in continual archaeological digs, site security and upkeep have not always been the best. Archaeologists and historians—plus local residents—have complained about the poor management and upkeep of the historic Pompeii site.
Subsequently, The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) warned that it would put Pompeii on a list of world heritage sites in peril unless the Italian authorities took adequate steps to improve its preservation.
Pompeii and Spot the robot dog
One of the most familiar attractions at Pompeii is a mosaic of a chained dog with the Roman inscription “Cave Canem”, or “Beware the Dog.”
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Today’s ‘canem’ is Spot, a robot dog built by Boston Dynamics, which can navigate difficult terrains autonomously and, according to the Archaeological Park of Pompeii, is “capable of inspecting even the smallest of spaces in complete safety, gathering and recording data useful for the study and planning of interventions.”
Spot will also be tested for use in underground tunnels made by tomb raiders, who for years stole local relics to sell around the world. While more extraordinary finds are being uncovered at Pompeii, so too are the tunnels that have enabled so-called ‘culture crime’.
A key role for LiDAR
LiDAR (Light Detection and Ranging) has become one of the main tools transforming archaeology. Deployed from the air, typically on helicopters or drones, it can provide 3D imagery of ruins, even those deeply buried in nature. LiDAR’s accuracy in detecting hidden features has helped uncover settlements in Central America and South-East Asia. Thanks to this technology, entire Mayan and Khmer settlements have emerged from beneath the tropical canopy.
One of the key sites that has made use of LiDAR is the Angkor Complex in Cambodia. With the help of LiDAR, lasers have now revealed a network of undocumented temples and boulevards, extending far beyond the known Angkor Complex. It is unlikely that Spot the robot dog will become as recognized as the dog in the Cave Canem mosaic, and it probably will not appear on posters and memorabilia from the site. But if it plays just a small part in keeping the Pompeii site open to the 2.8 million visitors who arrive at Pompeii and Herculaneum each year, Boston Dynamics’ rather less famous dog might achieve its own almost legendary status.


ERBIL, Kurdistan Region (Kurdistan 24) – Prominent Kurdish novelist, translator, and researcher Aliashraf Darvishian passed away at a hospital in Iran on Thursday.
Darvishian’s wife, Shahnaz Darabian, said his death was due to lung failure, Iranian state-run media reported.
Highly distinguished, Darvishian, who described himself as a “cultural fighter,” was a well-known leftist intellectual and a member of Iran’s writers’ union.
Born in the Kurdish city of Kermanshah, northwest of Iran, he spent years teaching in his hometown.
He translated Kurdish literature to Farsi and dedicated years to gathering Kurdish folktales and fables.
His work faced censorship both during the cleric rule of the Islamic Republic as well as the monarchy running Iran four decades ago.
For his cultural and political activities, he spent several years in a prison in Iran under the Shah.
He published 52 books. “Bshooran” (collection of short stories), “Salhay-e-Abri” or Cloudy Years, (a novel), and “Farhang-e-Afsanehay-e Irani” (Iranian Legends and Fairy Tales Encyclopedia) are among his better-known works.
Many of his manuscripts are still under consideration by the Iranian government, yet to be published.
Born in 1941, he studied to be a teacher, became a writer, and was jailed several times—the third time serving six years of an 11-year sentence.
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Muskegon Lake Vision 2020 was initiated to gather broad input from the public and private sector, interested citizens and community stakeholders of diverse interests. Through its public input process, it uncovered the perceived quality of Muskegon Lake’s economic, environmental, residential, and recreational assets. The purpose of this document is to provide information and a platform for a unified vision that will guide sustainable development and utilization of Muskegon Lake and its shoreline into the future. The document will be useful as reference material for communities, developers, natural resource managers, landowners, and the public as the community develops detailed plans to improve the quality and sustainability of Muskegon Lake’s social, economic, residential and recreational assets.
The West Michigan Shoreline Regional Development Commission worked in partnership with the Muskegon County Port Advisory Committee and the Muskegon Lake Watershed Partnership to develop the Vision 2020 planning process and organize community forums. It was decided to hold four separate forums in June 2015 to focus on Muskegon Lake assets: Natural Resources/Environment, Outdoor Recreation, Commerce/Port, and Residential. Each forum featured a presentation by a topic expert and provided factual information regarding the current condition of the forum’s subject matter. Attendees then participated in a polling survey designed to evaluate the quantity, distribution, accessibility, and aesthetics of the asset being discussed. Lastly, attendees were divided into four breakout areas where they elaborated upon and discussed responses to the polling questions and provided additional input and suggestions.
An Economic Impact Study for the Port of Muskegon was recently released. Commissioned by Consumers Energy and produced by Development Research Partners, the report outlines the economic benefits of expanding the Port of Muskegon from the 2016 closure of the B.C. Cobb Generating Plant to the end of 2020. The report states the direct and indirect benefit to Muskegon County, the 13-county West Michigan Posterity Region, and Michigan for constructing and operating an expanded commercial port capable of handling container shipping vessels. To view the full study click on the below link.
The City of Muskegon is building upon this project as well as developing plans to create a visionary document called Imagine Muskegon Lake. The plan is currently in the making and will be available soon for public review.

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White Wine Lemon Scallops
- 1 pound sea scallops patted dry, 12 to 15
- 2 teaspoons sea salt
- 2 teaspoons freshly ground black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon dried rosemary crushed
- 2 tablespoons ghee or use olive oil
- 1/4 cup lemon juice
- 1/2 cup dry white wine
- Season scallops evenly with salt, pepper and rosemary. Melt the ghee (or heat the olive oil) in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the scallops and sauté for 2 to 4 minutes per side or until golden; remove from skillet and set aside. Add the lemon juice and wine to the skillet and whisk up all of the browned bits from the bottom of the pan; lower skillet heat and simmer for 10 to 15 minutes or until sauce has reduced. Serve sauce over the scallops.
SERVING SUGGESTION: Serve a big spinach salad tossed with Leanne’s Basic Vinaigrette on the side.
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+ Larry Bustle deserves benefits
Thank you for your May 10 column, “In defense of Larry Bustle.”
Mr. Bustle rightfully deserves the benefits he is entitled to, and I’m proud to say I know Larry.
Shame on Commissioner Robin DiSabatino.
Michael, be the champion for fair and honest reporting.
Lou Marinaccio, Lakewood Ranch
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My congratulations to journalist Michael Eng for his April 26 piece, “The truth … and nothing but,” for disclosing the bias regarding the Zimmerman/ Martin tragedy.
His effort in researching and detailing the media trend to cast journalistic objectivity aside and speculate on rumor, unsubstantiated comments and leaked information from “sources who asked not to be named,” clearly reveals why major news sources have little credibility. I would hope that the New York Times, ABC, CBS and the other national and local media that rushed to judgment while pandering to the so-called civil rights leaders agenda, might take note of Mr. Eng’s example of true journalistic effort — and educate themselves to report on the facts rather than suppositions.
As he quotes in his last paragraph, “We prosecute cases on the relevant facts of each case and of the laws of the state of Florida,” not by public pressure or petition.
Bert Giroux, Sarasota
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3 golfers share 3rd-round at Australian Ladies Masters
GOLD COAST, Australia (AP) — England's Charley Hull and Holly Clyburn and South Korea's Choi Eun-woo shared the third-round lead at the Australian Ladies Masters on a tough day for scoring Saturday on the Royal Pines resort course.
Clyburn shot a 1-over 74 and Choi and Hull both had 75s for 54-hole totals of 4-under 215.
Second-round leader Rebecca Artis of Australia (79), South Korean-born Australian Oh Su-hyun (72) and Tonje Daffinrud of Norway (72) were a stroke behind.
Only seven of 67 players who made the cut broke par on Saturday.
Defending champion Cheyenne Woods, Tiger's Woods' niece, shot 73 Saturday after a 78 on Friday nearly forced her to miss the cut. She's nine strokes behind the leaders, level with English veteran Laura Davies, who shot 76.
Clyburn said there was no big rivalry between her and British compatriot Hull.
"We're good friends, we've got nothing against each other," she said. "Everybody just thinks there's a rivalry because we came on tour at the same time and had a great rookie year fight. Out here it'll be actually really exciting and it'll be a good final day."
Hull, who began her round with a double-bogey on the par-4 first, ended with a birdie on the par-5 18th.
"It should be fun but it's not who you're playing with, you're playing against the golf course," said Hull.
"Holly's a great player and a friend. I've known her since I was 10 or 11. I don't see her as a rival, that's probably something for the media."


The remarkable upward trajectory of Django Django following the release of the quartet’s self-titled debut album took many by surprise – even the band themselves. After meeting at Edinburgh College of Art in 2009, David Maclean (drummer and producer), Vincent Neff (singer and guitarist), Jimmy Dixon (bassist), and Tommy Grace (synths) spent three years creating the record largely in Maclean’s bedroom/studio.
It was a process that clearly worked wonders, as when the album was released at the beginning of 2012 it was met with widespread critical acclaim.The experimental concoction of psychedelic rock and electronica propelled them to recognition beyond their wildest dreams, with the LP earning Django Django a Mercury Prize nomination and a place on countless album-of-the-year polls.
This success ultimately resulted in the album going platinum in the UK and before they knew it, the four-piece were playing in front of thousands of fans all over the world during an extensive tour. Understandably, Django Django’s busy tour schedule had a knock on effect on their attempt to deliver a follow-up, but after two years on the road they finally managed to get back in the studio and produce their much anticipated second album, Born Under Saturn.
With the pressure to emulate the success of their debut, it would have been natural for the band to look to push their sound in new directions and try something completely different. Instead, Born Under Saturn is very clearly a Django Django record, one that very subtly updates on what its predecessor achieved so effortlessly – as demonstrated by the stuttering synths and glossy finish of its captivating, Beach Boys-esque first single, First Light.
From start to finish, it is an album that is noticeably more confident in its execution, while also retaining all the familiar qualities that made their debut so infectious. Opener Giant quickly establishes what it was about Django Django that sucked so many listeners in the first time around, with its straightforward melody and shuffling beat providing the perfect backing for Neff’s soothing vocals.
The ease at which they weave these different elements together remains as impressive as ever, with their scattergun approach even more evident on the appropriately titled foot-stomping rocker Shake And Tremble. Yet, Django Django are at their best when they are direct – something highlighted by Default; the standout single from their debut – and that is exactly what makes the middle section of Born Under Saturn so irresistible.
First there’s the positively charming Pause Repeat, which is an early contender for anthem of the summer with its shuffling beat and repetitive piano melody. It is quickly followed by the equally addictive single Reflections, where a thumping synth beat makes way for a grooving hook and arguably the most danceable chorus on the record – complete with a rather unexpected, but very welcome jazz sax solo.
As Born Under Saturn reaches its final third, the level of consistency remains high, with tracks such as the expansive High Moon and the almost nonchalant Beginning To Fade both worth a mention. That said, there is the occasional misstep. Found You has so much going on during its runtime – including a multitude of percussion sounds backing its looping hook – yet it fails to be anything other than deadly dull, while the weird alien squeak that adorns Vibrations is just irritating.
However, these are only minor footnotes in an album that finishes just as strongly as it started. Penultimate track Break The Glass has a guitar riff that will just make you want to head to the nearest dancefloor, before Life We Know brings the LP to a close with a finely honed slice of psychedelic pop. If the Django Django boys did feel any pressure on their return to the studio, it certainly doesn’t show on Born Under Saturn, which will ensure that their growing reputation is further enhanced.


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ing countenance": so that for pious gravity the author here is matched and overmatched, and for wit and morality in one that follows:
"Laughing to teach the truth
What hinders? as some teachers give to boys
Thus Flaccus in his first satire, and his tenth:
"Jesting decides great things
Stronglier and better oft than earnest can."
I could urge the same out of Cicero and Seneca, but he may content him with this. And henceforward, if he can learn, may know as well what are the bounds and objects of laughter and vehement reproof, as he hath known hitherto how to deserve them both.
Now although it be a digression from the ensuing matter, yet because it shall not be said I am apter to blame others than to make trial myself, and that I may, after this harsh discord, touch upon a smoother string, awhile to entertain myself and him that list with some more pleasing fit, and not the least to testify the gratitude which I owe to those public benefactors of their country, for the share I enjoy in the common peace and good by their incessant labors; I shall be so troublesome to this disclaimer for once, as to show him what he might have better said in their praise; wherein I must mention only some few things of many, for more than that to a digres
sion may not be granted. Although certainly their actions are worthy not thus to be spoken of by the way, yet if hereafter it befall me to attempt something more answerable to their great merits, I perceive how hopeless it will be to reach the height of their praises at the accomplishment of that expectation that waits upon their noble deeds, the unfinishing whereof already surpasses what others before them have left enacted with their utmost performance through many ages. And to the end we may be confident that what they do proceeds neither from uncertain opinion nor sudden counsels, but from mature wisdom, deliberate virtue, and dear affection to the public good, I shall begin at that which made them likeliest in the eyes of good men to effect those things for the recovery of decayed religion and the commonwealth, which they who were best minded had long wished for, but few, as the times then were desperate, had the courage to hope for.
First, therefore, the most of them being either of ancient and high nobility, or at least of known and well-reputed ancestry, which is a great advantage towards virtue one way, but in respect of wealth, ease, and flattery, which accompany a nice and tender education, is as much a hinderance another way: the good which lay before them they took, in imitating the worthiest of their progenitors: and the evil which assaulted their younger years by the temptation of riches, high birth, and
that usual bringing up, perhaps too favorable and too remiss, through the strength of an inbred goodness, and with the help of divine grace, that had marked them out for no mean purposes, they nobly overcame. Yet had they a greater danger to cope with; for being trained up in the knowledge of learning, and sent to those places which were intended to be the seed-plots of piety and the liberal arts, but were become the nurseries of superstition and empty speculation, as they were prosperous against those vices which grow upon youth out of idleness and superfluity, so were they happy in working off the harms of their abused studies and labors; correcting by the clearness of their own judgment the errors of their misinstruction, and were, as David was, wiser than their teachers. And although their lot fell into such times, and to be bred in such places, where, if they chanced to be taught anything good, or of their own accord had learnt it, they might see that presently untaught them by the custom and illexample of their elders; so far in all probability was their youth from being misled by the single power of example, as their riper years were known to be unmoved with the baits of preferment, and undaunted for any discouragement and terror which appeared often to those that loved religion and their native liberty; which two things God hath inseparably knit together, and hath disclosed to us, that they who seek to
corrupt our religion are the same that would enthrall our civil liberty.
Thus in the midst of all disadvantages and disrespects, (some also at last not without imprisonment and open disgraces in the cause of their country,) having given proof of themselves to be better made and framed by nature to the love and practice of virtue, than others under the holiest precepts and best examples have been headstrong and prone to vice; and having, in all the trials of a firm ingrafted honesty, not oftener buckled in the conflict than given every opposition the foil; this moreover was added by favor from Heaven, as an ornament and happiness to their virtue, that it should be neither obscure in the opinion of men, nor eclipsed for want of matter equal to illustrate itself; God and man consenting in joint approbation to choose them out as worthiest above others to be both the great reformers of the Church, and the restorers of the commonwealth. Nor did they deceive that expectation which with the eyes and desires of their country was fixed upon them: for no sooner did the force of so much united excellence meet in one globe of brightness and efficacy, but encountering the dazzled resistance of tyranny, they gave not over, though their enemies were strong and subtle, till they had laid her grovelling upon the fatal block; with one stroke winning again our lost liberties and charters, which our forefathers, after so many battles, could scarce maintain.
And meeting next, as I may so resemble, with the second life of tyranny, (for she was grown an ambiguous monster, and to be slain in two shapes,) guarded with superstition, which hath no small power to captivate the minds of men otherwise most wise, they neither were taken with her mitred hypocrisy, nor terrified with the push of her bestial horns, but breaking them, immediately forced her to unbend the pontifical brow, and recoil; which repulse only given to the prelates (that we may imagine how happy their removal would be) was the producement of such glorious effects and consequences in the church, that if I should compare them with those exploits of highest fame in poems and panegyrics of old, I am certain it would but diminish and impair their worth, who are now my argument; for those ancient worthies delivered men from such tyrants as were content to enforce only an outward obedience, letting the mind be as free as it could; but these have freed us from a doctrine of tyranny, that offered violence and corruption even to the inward persuasion. They set at liberty nations and cities of men good and bad mixed together; but these, opening the prisons and dungeons, called out of darkness and bonds the elect martyrs and witnesses of their Redeemer. They restored the body to ease and wealth; but these, the oppressed conscience to that freedom which is the chief prerogative of the Gospel; taking off those

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Come on everyone, the party's started! In this unique board game, race to fill your rucksack with accessories and be the first to join your friends on the dance floor.
Party, Party, Party promotes counting skills, social interaction and imaginative play, but mainly is a lot of fun!
Make your way around the edge of the board collecting fun party items for your 3D rucksack, including bubbles, balloons, cameras and stickers. Once you have the correct number of items and have collected a present you can then race to the middle of the board to join your friends on the dance floor. However, watch out for dropped rucksack spaces, which can cause you to lose an item!
Children will enjoy piecing together the jigged party board before they've even started playing, and will love filling their fun 3D rucksacks with party items and presents!
Contents: Playing board; 3D party table; 4x 3D rucksacks; 28x picture cards; 8x character pieces; 8x character stands; dice; instruction leaflet.
Manufacturer recommended age: 4-8 Years
Standard delivery £3.45 (Large Letter size £2.75). Free Delivery on orders over £30

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The density of electrons formed in binary collisions of 2p53s neon atoms was measured in the afterglow of a low pressure glow discharge by observing the high energy tail of the electron energy distribution function (EEDF) using a Langmuir probe. In the afterglow, the bulk plasma electrons thermalize but the density of 2p53s neon atoms remains significant. In an ionizing collision, a pair of these atoms releases high energy (∼11.6 eV) electrons which form a characteristic peak in the EEDF. Simultaneously with the chemi-ionization electrons, the densities of 1s2, 1s3, 1s4, and 1s5 neon atoms were independently measured using diode laser absorption spectroscopy. It was found that the data obtained are described well by a single chemi-ionization reaction when the 2p53s configuration is considered a single state. The corresponding rate coefficient, found to be (3.2±0.4)×10-10 cm3 s-1 at a temperature of 310 K, is recommended for use in discharge modeling. © 2002 American Institute of Physics.


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Cornered by cops, chain snatcher kills himself
- IPL spot-fixing case: Actor Vindoo Dara Singh arrested in Mumbai
- Supreme Court rules out ban on IPL matches, slams BCCI over spot-fixing
- Li Keqiang pitches for more Chinese investments as he backs trade balance
- Narendra Modi holds talks with Advani ahead of BJP's strategy meeting in Delhi
- Aarushi murder case: HC rejects Talwars' plea to examine 14 witnesses
Being chased by the police after committing two snatchings along with an accomplice in Gurdaspur, a snatcher "shot himself dead" near the busy Jahaaz chowk, police said on Monday. The deceased has been identified as 25-year-old Harpal Singh Billa — a resident of Amritsar.
According to the police, the incident took place when a team headed by Gurdaspur SHO Gurdeep Singh began a chase after Billa and his accomplice Jagroop Singh — a resident of Kathunangal — were fleeing on a motorcycle after committing two chain snatchings on the BSF Road.
As the chase was on, the motorcycle slipped and the accused fell on the road. They, however, recovered fast and started running in opposite directions. Following this, the police party also split in two. While Jagroop was arrested, Billa was cornered by policemen headed by the SHO.
While he was running, Billa reportedly threatened to shoot at the police party. But when police did not relent, he threatened to kill himself. As the chase continued and Billa was cornered, he took out his pistol and shot himself in the temple, police said.
Billa was wanted in number of cases in Gurdaspur and Amritsar, said police. Amritsar Border Range Inspector General R P Mittal said Billa was also wanted in number of cases in Amritsar. "In July, we had arrested one snatcher, Manjit Singh Raja, who named Billa as one of his accomplices," he added.
- 'Sophisticated' Indian cyberattacks targeted Pak military sites: Report
- Talkative Li quoted Weber, Hegel, Jobs, said PM is large-hearted
- Bihar food corp ends up with chaff as rice worth Rs 535 cr vanishes from mills
- In 7 lucrative minutes on May 9, Sreesanth bowled 6 balls, bookie made Rs 2.5 cr
- India and China ask border envoys to work on more steps
- Former Ranji player among 3 more held


Brady Hoke isn’t in to the rating systems that turned college football recruiting into a cottage industry.
“You can take all these stars and the way all these guys are rated and all that, and that’s great for the fan base and the public,” Hoke said last week, according to AnnArbor.com.
“But we’ve had some pretty good players here that probably would have been two-star guys. Tom Brady probably would have been a two-star guy. He turned out OK, I think.”
The second-year Wolverines head coach was in Ann Arbor as a defensive assistant from 1995-2002. Brady, the seven-time Pro Bowler and three-time Super Bowl champion QB with the New England Patriots, was a sixth-round pick in the 2000 draft.
Hoke’s point? It’s all decided on the field regardless of a player’s promise.


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Historically, food pantries have focused on filling empty stomachs with whatever food is available. Much of this food tends to be highly processed and full of fat, sugar & sodium. While easily accessible, cheap food may temporarily alleviate hunger pangs, but it ultimately contributes to chronic disease such as obesity, diabetes and heart disease.
Our aim is to provide nutritious foods to the those who would not otherwise have access to them; and as a result, educate both the individuals donating, and those receiving, about the health benefits of nutrient-dense SuperFoods.
Below is a list of the most needed items:
• : tuna or wild salmon packed in water (not oil)
• : black beans, garbanzo beans, kidney beans, lentils
• : pumpkin seeds, sunflower seeds, almonds, walnuts, etc.
• : peanut butter or almond butter
FRUITS AND VEGETABLES
• : packed in own juice (not syrup), low sodium
• (preferably with no added sugar): cranberries, raisins etc.
• (with either oats, whole wheat or brown rice listed as the
first ingredient and/or with at least (5) grams of fiber per serving)
• to flavor beans and grains: oregano, basil, black pepper,
garlic powder etc.
• : floss, toothpaste, toothbrushes
• : deodorant, razors, travel size tissues
We are unable to accept items that are past the expiration date or that have already been opened or used.
We are grateful for your generosity!
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We’re used to straight lines, neatly drawn on white paper, exactly the right length, absolutely correct. Our cars, our homes, our offices started out as such precise lines. Somehow, we expect our lives to follow straight lines as well.
But Life somehow surprises each of us – all too often – by derailing our dreams, simply because in Life, there is no such thing as a straight line. Once-tempting dreams rust away quietly in the desert of reality.
We shouldn’t be surprised: Nature does not believe in straight lines. Like Life, Nature’s lines tend to twist and turn unexpectedly.
Like the Zebra stripes on a mountain, or the pattern in a rock, we discover beauty is hidden in the unexpected. The wonder of Life is not the simplicity of a straight line from cradle to grave, but only revealed when we submit to the awesome pattern mapped out for each of us.
Lines? Yes, Life and Love follow lines.
Only: don’t expect them to be straight – like the edges of your desk..


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On Saturday August 21, 2010, about 60 people came to Bowne Center to help celebrate
the honor bestowed on the Bowne Center School as it was placed on the National
Country School Registry. Bowne Center School was awarded a certificate from the Country
School Association of America, and a plaque has been placed in the school entry denoting
this honor. Chris Wenger, Township Supervisor, did the honors as the certificate and
plaque were displayed for the first time.
Among those attending was Sue Daniels, a member of the Michigan One Room School
Association and board member of the CSAA. Sue informed us that we were only the
second school in MIchigan to receive this recognition.
Many of those attending were former teachers who had taught in area country schools
and those who had attended the schools as students. A lot of reminiscing was done and tales of
fond memories of those days were shared by those who came for the special event.
We also opened our new venue, the Carriage Shed, for the first time.
In addition, there were several new displays in the museum.
Bowne Center, a "ghost town" , was a thriving community in the mid to late 1800's
and we are so lucky to have four buildings still standing that represent those bygone days.

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The 2015 FIA world championship calendars were revealed at the FIA Annual General Assembly and FIA Prize-Giving ceremony in Qatar this week. This included the calendar for the 2015 FIA World Endurance Championship.
The 2015 FIA WEC calendar again includes an eight-round season, but with a number of changes. Silverstone remains the season-opener in April, whilst Bahrain will see the season finale in November. The Le Mans 24 Hours will once again be the highlight of the season in June.
The most notable change to the 2015 FIA WEC calendar has been the exclusion of Interlagos São Paulo in Brazil and the inclusion of the Nürburgring Grand Prix circuit in Germany.
Audi Sport Team Joest will be returning to the 2015 FIA WEC to face-off against the factory LMP1 teams from Toyota, Porsche and Nissan.
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An early morning accident on Friday in Lagos claimed the life of a mini truck driver and injured three others as the truck crashed into a trailer.
The accident occurred at 5.30a.m. at TREM Church Bus Stop on Gbagada Expressway as the truck was said to have run into the trailer belonging to the Dangote Group of Companies.
The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the truck with registration number LSR-160XA was carrying bags of Sunar sachet water.
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The first thing that may come to mind when thinking about seeing a chiropractor is seeking treatment for back or neck pain. However, chiropractors can assist with diverse health issues, including anxiety. While other therapies and medications are often used to manage anxiety, chiropractic care offers a non-medicinal alternative that may help lessen anxiety symptoms effectively.
The body’s natural response to stress, triggered by a fear of future events or being afraid of something is Anxiety. It can be revealed in different forms such as panic attacks, phobias, social anxiety disorder, obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), or post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Environmental factors and brain chemistry are believed to contribute to the development of anxiety.
The Effects of Anxiety on the Body
Anxiety affects people in different ways, with symptoms ranging from an upset stomach and rapid breathing to restlessness, trouble concentrating, and difficulty falling asleep. Not everyone experiences the same set of symptoms, but anxiety can also lead to other physical and mental health issues. Individuals with anxiety often experience depression, body aches, and headaches due to constant worry about the situations causing their anxiety.
The Link Between Spinal Misalignment and Anxiety
Spinal misalignment can be a contributing factor to anxiety. When the spine is misaligned, it often leads to pain, which can cause stress. Chronic stress can disrupt sleep patterns, induce depression, and ultimately contribute to the development of anxiety. When the body is not functioning optimally and pain is present, it can have a cascading effect on overall well-being. Seeking chiropractic help becomes the best option for persons experiencing spinal misalignment who prefer non-pharmacological approaches to managing their pain.
How Chiropractic Treatments Ease Anxiety
Research has shown that chiropractic treatments can effectively alleviate anxiety symptoms. In a study conducted on patients with high blood pressure and anxiety, those who received specific chiropractic adjustments experienced a significant reduction in blood pressure and reported a decrease in anxiety levels compared to a control group. Chiropractic adjustments can also stimulate the release of feel-good hormones, which helps lower anxiety levels.
Chiropractic treatments not only address anxiety directly but also target associated conditions that contribute to anxiety. For instance, insomnia is commonly linked to anxiety, and chiropractic care can help treat sleep disturbances, which, in turn, can reduce anxiety. Furthermore, by relieving tension, stiffness, and headaches through chiropractic manipulations, individuals can experience an overall reduction in anxiety levels.
Common Chiropractic Treatments for Anxiety
One of the basic reasons individuals seek chiropractic treatment for anxiety is the all-natural approach it offers, without side effects commonly associated with anxiety medications, such as nausea, weight gain, and fatigue. While the course of treatment varies for each individual, there are common chiropractic treatments beneficial for anxiety:
1. Spinal Adjustments
Spinal adjustments aim to restore the body to a healthy state by improving nerve function. Since anxiety often leads to nervousness, this type of treatment can be highly beneficial. Spinal adjustments also promote better blood circulation, which aids in reducing stress and anxiety levels.
2. Muscle Tension Release
Chiropractors work to release muscle tension, as chronic stress can irritate nerves and create uneven pressure on the bones, resulting in misalignment of the spinal column. By relieving muscle stress, the body becomes more relaxed and less stressed, contributing to a reduction in anxiety.
3. Relaxation Techniques
Chiropractors can recommend relaxation techniques to reduce anxiety, including breathing exercises, postural adjustments, and environmental changes. Anything that helps reduce chronic stress can also alleviate anxiety and promote a sense of calmness and well-being.
4. Lifestyle Advice
Chiropractors often provide lifestyle advice to their patients, which can be particularly helpful for individuals with anxiety. They may suggest incorporating stress-management techniques into daily routines, such as engaging in regular exercise, practicing mindfulness or meditation, maintaining a healthy diet, and getting enough sleep. These lifestyle modifications can have a positive impact on anxiety levels.
5. Posture Correction
Poor posture can contribute to muscle tension and spinal misalignment, which can exacerbate anxiety symptoms. Chiropractors can assess and correct posture issues through specific exercises, adjustments, and ergonomic recommendations. By improving posture, individuals can experience reduced physical tension and an overall sense of well-being.
6. Holistic Approach
Chiropractic care takes a holistic approach to wellness, focusing on the overall health of the individual. Chiropractors understand that anxiety is not solely a physical issue but also involves emotional and mental factors. They may incorporate additional techniques such as nutritional counseling, stress management, and other complementary therapies to support the individual’s well-being and help manage anxiety.
Chiropractic care provides a natural and non-invasive approach to managing anxiety symptoms. By addressing spinal misalignment, muscle tension, and associated physical discomfort, chiropractors can help individuals experience relief from anxiety and improve their overall quality of life. It’s important to note that chiropractic care should be used as part of a comprehensive treatment plan for anxiety, and individuals should consult with their healthcare provider to determine the most appropriate approach for their specific needs.
Remember, anxiety is a complex condition, and treatment outcomes can vary. If you’re considering chiropractic care for anxiety, it’s advisable to seek a qualified chiropractor who specializes in treating anxiety and has experience working with patients with similar concerns. They can assess your individual situation and develop a tailored treatment plan to address your anxiety symptoms effectively.
Disclaimer: Chiropractic care is not a substitute for professional mental health treatment. If you are experiencing severe anxiety or have been diagnosed with an anxiety disorder, it’s crucial to seek guidance from a qualified mental health professional.

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Robert Kirkman's Skybound Entertainment has a new comics series on the way via Image Comics that puts a new spin on a classic tale from Greek mythology. CBR has the exclusive first details about the book, written by a pair of Skybound vets -- but comic book newcomers.
"Kill the Minotaur" is written and created by Chris Pasetto and Christan Cantamessa (of the video game "Red Dead Redemption"), and illustrated by artist Lukas Ketner ("Witch Doctor"), colorist Jean-Francois Beaulieu and letterer Clem Robins. Pasetto and Cantamessa co-wrote Skybound’s first feature film, "AIR," a post-apocalyptic tale released in 2015 and starring Norman Reedus and Djimon Hounsou. Their comic book debut trades sci-fi for mythology, as the upcoming comic aims to reinvent the classic story of the part-man, part-bull minotaur.
"Growing up in Italy, I was fascinated with mythology and its archetypal stories," Cantamessa said in Image's press release. "Our goal is to continue a time-honored tradition of storytelling and to offer a novel take for a modern audience."
"The story of Theseus and the Minotaur was my favorite Greek myth as a kid, and Christian Cantamessa and Chris Pasetto have really run with that classic and twisted it into something shocking and fun," Ketner added in a statement. "The series has been an absolute joy to draw, and it's an honor to have my artwork treated to Jean-Francois Beaulieu's coloring expertise."
Check out the official synopsis, and the first cover from the series, below.
Athens lost the war to Crete. Now, they pay tribute to King Minos by sacrificing their best citizens to his unearthly labyrinth. Conspirators believe Theseus can be the hero they need to end the mad king’s bloody reign… but no one on this world has ever encountered anything like the savage minotaur.
Chris Pasetto, Christian Cantamessa (Red Dead Redemption) and Lukas Ketner (Witch Doctor) reinvent the most fearsome beast of all with this horrific tale of heroism. Each issue features 30 pages of story.
"Kill the Minotaur," by Chris Pasetto, Christian Cantamessa, Lukas Ketner, Jean-Francois Beaulieu and Clem Robins, debuts June 14.


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A look at both sides of the coin: Investigating the protective and the disclosure effect of patenting
AbstractThis paper presents a theoretical and empirical investigation of the two basic effects of patenting: the positive effect of temporarily mitigating competition, and the negative effect of mandatory disclosure of a patent application. Providing empirical evidence for the presented theoretical results we find that (i) a technological lead and the propensity to patent are negatively related as opposed to common intuition, (ii) in industries with imperfect appropriability in case of secrecy the extent of the technological lead is positively associated with the propensity to patent, and that (iii) the intensity of patent protection mitigates the competitive threat a patentee faces. --
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