Something quite dramatic is happening in the global economy. Of course, Wall Street analysts still maintain that the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic will be over by the summer. What else can they say, given their income mostly depends on persuading the public to buy shares?
But anyone on Main Street knows that it will probably take a least a year to develop (a) an effective treatment for people who get the virus and (b) an affordable vaccine. And there is no guarantee of success in either area.
In the meantime, the chemical industry is performing its usual function of acting as a leading indicator for the global economy, as the charts from I.C.I.S. confirm:
- They show how prices have suddenly collapsed in Europe for 3 major petrochemicals
- Ethylene, used for polythene, PET and other major plastics, has dived from $750/t to $250/t
- Butadiene, used for tyre manufacture, has seen prices fall from $600/t to $50/t
- Prices for benzene, used in a wide variety of products, have fallen from over $800/t to $200/t
None of us have ever seen anything like this happen before.
One immediate result is that local supply has become much more attractive than long-distance imports. Why take the risk of buying from another continent, when prices can move so quickly and so dramatically? And why take the risk of relying on a faraway supplier, who may well take weeks to ship product, as and when demand eventually picks up.
Clearly, therefore, it is unlikely that the world will return to “business as usual” whenever the coronavirus pandemic finally ends. When that occurs, the chemicals industry will, as usual, be in the forefront of the paradigm shift.
We are starting to learn, or relearn, that we need to do more with less. The days of globalization are behind us, and instead sustainability on a local basis is now the key driver for business.
Some argue that cheap oil will undermine the case for recycled plastics, but that is to misunderstand the nature and power of the shift now underway. After all, the Stone Age didn’t end because the world ran out of stones, and the Coal Age is already ending with coal still left in the ground. The same will be true of oil and gas as the world transitions to renewables.
The signs of the paradigm shift are all around us, most notably with the moves by brand owners to respond to consumer pressure and step up their use of recycled plastics. As a landmark study by the University of Georgia highlighted in 2018, the debate has evolved to focus on the sheer waste involved in basing the business on virgin feedstocks. As the study shows:
- The world has produced 8.3bn tonnes of plastic over the past 60 years.
- Almost all of it, 91%, has been thrown away, never to be used again.
- Even worse, this waste hasn’t simply disappeared, as plastic takes around 400 years to degrade.
- Instead, the study finds, 79% is filling up landfills or littering the environment and “at some point, much of it ends up in the oceans, the final sink.”
Nobody is claiming that this waste was created deliberately. Nobody is claiming that plastics aren’t incredibly useful — the Covid-19 pandemic has proved that to a new generation. The issue is simply that we cannot afford to keep throwing away such a valuable material.
- Recycling is the obvious next step, where communities replace waste sites with resource centers where plastic from the local community is recycled back into usable products for resale.
- These resource centers will no doubt include 3D printing, which can dramatically reduce the volume of plastic needed to make a finished product. It operates on a very efficient “additive basis,” only using the volume needed and producing little waste.
Essentially the economic crisis created by the pandemic will likely force us to adopt the principles of the circular economy, as the Ellen MacArthur Foundation describes them:
“Underpinned by a transition to renewable energy sources, the circular model builds economic, natural and social capital.”
The petrochemicals and plastic industry is now in crisis, along with many other major industries. Bankruptcies are inevitable, as I have argued here since early February, when trying to highlight the risks. Unfortunately, as in 2008, few believed me.
It is not too late, however, for companies who wish to survive the crisis. As well as managing through the crisis, they need to focus on using their skills and expertise to develop service-based businesses.
The need is to provide sustainable solutions for people’s needs in the fields of mobility, packaging and other essential areas. The good news is that they will have a very profitable and secure future ahead of them.


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Pimavanserin (Nuplazid™), the first atypical antipsychotic for Parkinson’s disease (PD) – related psychosis (eg, hallucinations and delusions), received FDA priority review and approval in 2016. Like other atypical antipsychotics, it carries a black box warning about increased risk of death when used in older adults with dementia-related psychosis.
Between the drug’s launch in June 2016 and March 2017, the FDA received 2,236 adverse event reports linked to pimavanserin, including 244 deaths. In addition, hallucinations (22%), lack of effectiveness (15%), and confusion (12%) were commonly reported. The number of deaths possibly linked to pimavanserin has risen to 741. Older adults with advanced PD, already suffering from numerous health conditions, have been affected the most.
Prescribing atypical antipsychotics for dementia increases the risk of death by 1-2%. The risk with pimavanserin is likely much greater. Due to the high death rate, other significant side effects and limited effectiveness, the use of pimavanserin for PD psychosis should be reevaluated, particularly its use among older adults with advanced PD.
• Kunzmann K. Food and Drug Administration 2018;published online April 2018.

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Towards Zero Waste
As big supporters of sustainable living and the move to a plastic-free, zero waste society, we are always looking at what we can do not just in our business, but in our homes too.
One of the challenges many people struggle with is food waste. When one is catering for large group or big family it is tricky to get the portions just right, and there are invariably left-overs, many of which sadly go to waste.
Here are a few tips we have picked up along the way to help:
As bread nears its "stale-by" date , there are a few things you can do with it. One of our favourites is to use it make bread-and-butter pudding. Another option is to slice it thinly, let it go hard and then toast the slices to make the most amazing base for bruschetta. Our family's favourite - "blitz" it to make crumbs. Mix these with some sage leaves to make a really tasty crumb for pork or chicken schnitzels.
One of our staple foods - we seem to always cook too much or too little. The bad news is rice should be eaten within 24 hours of being cooked. The good news is thah day-old rice is the best rice to use for fried-rice. Just add some spring onion, a bit of egg and some soy sauce.
3. Roast Vegetables
One of the easiest things to do with these is chop them up into really small pieces, add some onion, a little bit of garlic and ginger and chickpea flower. Roll them into balls and deep-fry them and you'll have home-made pakora!
This seems like an odd one, but litres of water are wasted every time we run a hot sink. Have some water bottles or flasks handy, and instead of letting the water run down the drain while you are waiting for it to get warm, save it so you can drink it or cook with it later.
There are so many things we can all do. We'll keep sharing our tips as we discover them on our journey to a plastic-free, waste-free world.

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If you came to this article via our Twitter account, did you click the link the first time we tweeted it? Maybe the second? Or the third?
It seems that of late, publishers are losing their inhibitions when it comes to tweeting a link to the same piece of content multiple times over a period of hours or days.
I’ve noticed a particular leap in this practice since Twitter’s new Analytics dashboard launched earlier this month. The realisation that tweets from any given account get seen by a tiny fraction of its total followers seems to have hit home.
At The Next Web, we’ve been publishing repeat tweets of some of our articles as a matter of course for several months. Generally, we don’t do this for news stories – it’s for non-time-sensitive feature pieces and product reviews – but as other publishers increasingly recycle old news as new, the temptation to join an arms race of maximizing Twitter exposure through repeat tweets of news stories grows, even if that news is far from fresh on its third or fourth outing.
My personal account’s stats a couple of weeks ago
TechCrunch, The Verge and Business Insider are among those that appear to have ramped up the repeat tweets of late. For example, I’ve seen TechCrunch tweet the same news story as many as five times in two days. I don’t blame any of these publishers for pushing to get more from their Twitter audience, but others may not be so forgiving.
The problem is that seeing the same link come up again and again is annoying for any publisher’s most engaged audience members – and even their former writers:
There have been a few articles that have been tweeted 3 or 4 times. I'm starting to go insane and I want to read those articles even less.
— MG Siegler (@parislemon) July 26, 2014
I have push notifications set up for a number of tech news sites and in recent times those notifications have switched from offering a streamlined news feed to a being a noisy shouting match as rival publishers compete for my clicks by sharing the same content repeatedly.
There must be a solution to this. Any user should only have to see any link from any account once. Twitter can take action, and here are a couple of ideas:
‘Show any link from each account only once’: Twitter could offer an option to see a link from any account once. If you missed our first tweet about this post, maybe you’d see our second, but then Twitter would hide the third tweet from you when it went out a few hours later.
Taking things further, how about a Facebook-style, algorithmically filtered feed? Facebook gets criticism for deciding what users get to see in their News Feeds, but the goal of that filtering is to keep you coming back by showing content you tend to react to. The nearest that Twitter has to this at the moment is the Discover feed that shows popular tweets from people you follow along with others that it thinks you might like. In addition there could be a ‘best of your feed’ option that filters out repeat tweets, highlights tweets that you’re likely to find interesting, and the like.
I wouldn’t want Twitter to get too far into the realm of filtering my feed. One of the joys of the service is that it is what you make it through the people you follow. Still, there must be something the company can do to keep both publishers and their audiences happy Twitter users.
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When you're cooking for a party of "so many people," it's all about making your life a little easier. That's why casseroles are so popular with big families or those who like to cook once and eat all week. The effortless dishes require just a bit of prep, and then the oven takes care of the rest. …
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Original U.S. Vietnam War / Post War Stripped P64 Liner for the M1 Helmet - Liner, Helmet, Ground Troop’s
Original Item: We just received a decent amount of NOS as well as service used Vietnam Era P64 M1 helmet liners! All liners are more than able to be paired with an M1 shell, or they display just fine by themselves. Condition varies as well as appearances such as; paint colors, decals, with or without suspension, visible markings/stickers and some may not be complete with attachment points and rivets. None of these will have the web rigging installed inside, and are "stripped".
A wonderful opportunity to complete the appearance of your M1 helmets that are without liners!
A new suspension system for the M1 Helmet Liner was introduced in 1964. The new system featured three webbing straps that could each be adjusted to hold the liner at the right height on the head. The liner also had a new neck band assembly, which consisted of a rectangular webbed body with three straps that attached to small buckles inside the liner. The P64 Infantry liner was also the first version not to have a leather chin strap.
Between 1964 and 1969 the new helmet liner was made from laminated cotton duck. However, the P64 liner was also produced in laminated high strength nylon fabric between 1964 and 1974. The nylon helmet liner offered improved ballistic protection and was 2 to 3 oz heavier than the cotton duck version.
Liners were often painted and worn without helmets by various units in Vietnam, such as the Military Police.
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EFD | Electronic Fiscal Device | E-Fiscal Devices (EFD)
What is the Electronic Fiscal Device (EFD) (EFD)
Electronic Fiscal Device (EFD) is a machine designed for use in business for effective management controls in the areas of sales analysis and inventory control system that comply with the requirements specified by laws.
Types of Electronic Fiscal Device (EFD)
Electronic Tax Register (ETR)
The device is used by retail companies that manually issue receipts.
Electronic Tax Printer (EFP)
The device is used by computerized retail outlets. It is connected to a computer network and stores all sales transactions or details that take place in its financial memory.
Electronic signature device (ESD)
The device is designed to authenticate by signing any financial document produced on a personal computer (PC) such as a tax invoice. The machine uses a special computer program to create a unique signature number that is appended and printed on every bill issued by the user’s system.
Electronic Financial Pump Printer (EFPP)
The device is designed for use at petrol stations. It is connected to a pump and every receipt is printed during sales transactions.
You are obligated to issue a receipt or invoice for each sale and notify the authorized representative of any changes / malfunctions in the device within 24 hours. The hardware supplier will install, configure and attend to the fault of the device within 48 hours
The second stage of the EFD
The implementation of the second phase of the Electronic Financial Devices (EFD) began in 2013, with the aim of increasing the number of traders who will use the EFD system to issue receipts or tax invoices in every transaction that takes place. The second phase includes merchants who are not registered in the VAT and administered under the Tax Administration Law of 2015,
The implementation of the EFD phase II should include the following groups;
I am. Persons not registered for VAT with a sales volume of 14 million TSHS and above per year;
Second. Merchants trading in prime areas of the region, who are determined on the basis of rent payable;
Third. Traders who deal with select business sectors such as spare parts, appliances, small supermarkets, gas stations, cell phone stores, subsidiary wholesale stores, bars and restaurants, and drug stores; Online stores etc.
The system is ongoing, and the authority will gradually register merchants based on the prosperity of merchants’ business, experience and capabilities


Even though this trend is still in its infancy, more and more people have decided to turn their homes into smart homes. Luckily, today, you can get many different products that will make your home a little bit smarter. Of course, we are talking about devices that let you control the temperature, lighting, and alarms in your home. There are many gadgets like this, and we have singled out 5 of them you should check out.
There have not been products that have expanded as quickly as wireless speakers in the history of audio. More and more people decide to get rid of all the wires and choose this type of speaker. There is no need to mention how much easier it will be to install set up speakers like this and how much it will improve the looks of your home. Getting quality wireless speakers and setting them up will increase your movie-watching experience and be an excellent solution for parties. When setting up your new speakers, remember that most Bluetooth speakers can be placed at 33-50 feet away from the base. You can find top-quality home gadgets like this at Trusty Joe, as well as other electronics to outfit your living room. G-ROK is a portable golf cart bluetooth speaker. Wireless, rugged, waterproof, and dustproof. This bluetooth speaker is a must-have for all golfers!
Garage Door Opener
Today, there is no reason to get out of your car to open your garage doors. You can now just as quickly open your garage doors from your smartphone. All you have to do is get the right garage door opener and install an app on your smartphone. Some apps allow you to open your garage doors from anywhere in the world. Some of the new garage door openers even have a camera installed on them, and you will also get a live stream video of your garage doors opening and closing.
You can also get a smart thermostat that will make it much easier to control the temperature in your home. When choosing a smart thermostat for your home, make sure you find it easy to install and simple to program. Many thermostats today offer much more than controlling temperature. There are some which can also measure the light and humidity in your home. You can also control them from your smartphone, no matter where you are.
If you are looking to make your home smarter, you will surely need a proper home theatre. There is nothing better than sitting in your living room and watching a movie on a huge screen. 58-inch and 60-inch screens are something a large number of people today opt for. Once you decide on a TV, you should contact professionals who can help you install your new screen. Experts at Universal Home Theatre will make sure that your new TV is installed correctly and that your home theatre is completely set up.
Smart Home Lock
While some devices serve only to make your life easier, there are also some that increase your security. Today, there are smart home locks that can unlock as soon as they detect your presence. You can also send an electronic key to your friends and allow them to control your lock for a specified period. Some of these will also connect to your thermostat and switch it to energy-saving mode while you are away. In addition, some locks work by connecting to Wi-Fi, and some work by connecting to Bluetooth. Wi-Fi locks have more options, but Bluetooth ones offer you more security.
Make sure you get all of these devices and turn your regular home into a smart home. But do not stop there. It would help if you always kept looking for some new ways to make your home even smarter.


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After a bumpy start to 2020, Georgia’s housing market shrugged off much of the initial pandemic-related disruptions to post a solid finish to the year, with major indicators pointing to strong demand and tight supply, according to the Georgia Association of Realtors’ annual report.
“With mortgage interest rates setting record lows multiple times throughout the year and a strong drive by many buyers to secure a better housing situation – in part due to the new realities brought on by COVID-19 – many segments of the market experienced a multiple-offer frenzy not seen in the last 15 years or more,” the report found. “While markedly improved from their COVID-19 spring lows, seller activity continued to lag buyer demand, which had strengthened the ongoing seller’s market for most housing segments as inventories remain at record lows.”
Pending home sales jumped 11.3% year over year to 158,513 transactions at year-end, while closed sales were up 8.6%, with 153,355 deals.
The median sales price increased 9.8% over 2019 to $252,541, led by single-family homes, which clocked a median 10.3% gain, followed by the townhome-condo segment, which saw prices rise 9.5%.
Tight supply drove most of the increases in these indicators. The inventory of homes for sale at year-end dropped 45.6% year over year to 20,947 homes, representing a supply of just 1.6 months, down 50% from 3.2 months at the end of 2019. New listings fell 4.7% from 2019 to 185,081.
Days on market for Georgia homes continued a multi-year decline in 2020, dropping 7.3% year over year to 51 days, while sellers managed to receive an average of 97.1% of their asking price, representing a 0.9% increase from 2019.
Homes selling for $150,001 to $250,000 had the most closed sales during the year and the fewest days on market, while those selling for more than $1 million had the fewest closed sales and spent the most time on the market.
Looking ahead, Georgia Realtors expects the year-end trends to continue.
“As we look to 2021, signals suggest buyer demand will remain elevated and tight inventory will continue to invite multiple offers and higher prices across much of the housing inventory,” the report noted.


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EAST MANATEE -- Neal Communities has closed a $2.3 million deal with Insignia Bank for property on the south side of State Road 64 East, about a mile east of Lakewood Ranch Boulevard.
The property, the site of a former mango grove, already has a final site plan approval for 180 paired and single-family homes, said developer Pat Neal.
It's anticipated that construction will start March 1 on the property, which has a working title of Eagle Trace.
Home prices are expected to start at about $170,000, Neal said.
Neal and his father, Paul, started the company in 1970, and have since built more than 8,000 homes, primarily in Manatee and Sarasota counties. Before turning his attention full-time to home-building, Neal was a Florida state senator.
Among Neal's many notable projects are University Park, Central Park and Country Club West at Lakewood Ranch.
Neal Communities recently put its 8,600-square-foot headquarters up for sale or lease, and moved into the 27,000-square-foot Dooley Mack building, also on Lakewood Ranch Boulevard. Neal cited the need for more space in making the move.
Neal also has offices on Lakewood Ranch Main Street.


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19 Flips | 9 Magazines | 6 Likes | 15 Followers | @FlavorofItaly | Flavor of Italy shares the best of Italian food & wine, travel, lifestyle & people.
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You might not have heard of this tiny town on the Tuscan Coast, but it was once the site of one of the region’s most important Etruscan settlements. …
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Libbie & Grove.
It's time to go again.
Fall 2023 brings a new vibe and you just need to stop by to feel it.
Textiles (my first love). French things. (to come after our trip to Paris in Oct). Willow. And now, my creation of hand-foraged baskets. (my new love).
I evolved in the NYC history of fashion and design and love sharing it. Jewelry designs that are simple, complicated and then even more complicated.
And now I have but a few baskets that I may be offering for holiday. But they are going to be pricey.
it's every day.
Libbie & Grove. How fun is that? Stop by. Browse. Chat. Tell stories. (I love stories)! And, while you're here, you may find the perfect piece for your night out tonight...
Did I mention that I make jewelry?
All the best,
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Lawrence and area events for Friday, May 17
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Today, May 17
AARP Driver Safety, Senior Center at Peaslee Tech, 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. 2920 Haskell Ave.
The Empowered Mama, 9-11 a.m., Greenhouse Cafe, 1012 Massachusetts St.
AmeriCorps Community Resource Clinic, 11 a.m.-2 p.m., Lawrence Public Library, 707 Vermont St.
Kaw Valley Bridge Club: Open Pairs, 12:30 and 6:30 p.m., 1025 N. Third St., Suite 120.
AB’s Fried Chicken, 5-7 p.m., VFW Post 852, 1801 Massachusetts St.
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Saturday, May 18
Lawrence Farmers’ Market, 7:30-11:30 a.m., 824 New Hampshire St.
Red Dog Workout, 7:30 a.m., parking lot, Ninth & Vermont Streets.
Overeaters Anonymous, 10 a.m., Lawrence Memorial Hospital, 325 Maine St.
Yankee Tank Open House, 11 a.m.-3 p.m., Yankee Tank Brewing, 807 E. 23rd St.
Opening for the Season, 11 a.m.-4 p.m., Washington Creek Lavender, 858 East 800 Road.
Art Cart: Plants, Lizards, & Snakes, 1-3:30 p.m., Spencer Museum of Art, 1301 Mississippi St.
Art Talk with Judith G. Levy, 2 p.m., Lawrence Arts Center, 940 New Hampshire St.
American Legion Bingo, 6:45 p.m., American Legion Post 14, 3408 W. Sixth St.
Ramadan Iftar Dinner, 7-9:30 p.m., Islamic Center of Lawrence, 1917 Naismith Drive.
Sunday, May 19
Old Time Fiddle Tunes Potluck and Jam, 6-9 p.m., Americana Music Academy, 1419 Massachusetts St.
OURS Dance, 6-9 p.m., Holcom Rec. Center, 2700 W. 27th St.
Monday, May 20
Kaw Valley Bridge Club: Open Pairs, 12:30 p.m., 1025 N. Third St., Suite 120.
Scrabble Club, 1-4 p.m., Clinton Place Apartments, 2125 Clinton Place.
Caregiver Support Group, 2:15 p.m., Senior Resource Center, 2920 Haskell Ave.
Story time with Jazzy Gene, 4:30 p.m., The Toy Store, 936 Massachusetts St.
Take Off Pounds Sensibly (TOPS), 5:30 p.m., 2712 Pebble Lane.
John Hare and the Field Trip to the Moon, 6:30- 8 p.m., Lawrence Public Library, 707 Vermont St.
Argentine Tango Práctica, 7-9 p.m., Signs of Life Bookstore and Art Gallery, 722 Massachusetts St.
Lecompton City Council meeting, 7 p.m., Lecompton City Hall, 327 Elmore St.
Tuesday, May 21
Red Dog Workout, 6 a.m., Community Building, 115 W. 11th St.
Lawrence Breakfast Optimist Club, 7 a.m., Brandon Woods, Smith Center, 1501 Inverness Drive.
Lions Club, noon-1 p.m., Conroy’s Pub, 3115 W. Sixth St.
Parkinson’s Support Group, 2-3:30 p.m., First Presbyterian Church, 2415 Clinton Parkway.
Lawrence Farmers’ Market, 3-6 p.m., 824 New Hampshire St.
Stroke Support Group, 4 p.m., Meeting Room D-South, Lawrence Memorial Hospital, 325 Maine St.
Kaw Valley Bridge Club: Open Pairs, 6:15 p.m., 1025 N. Third St., Suite 120.
Tech Help Drop-In, 5-6 p.m., Lawrence Public Library, 707 Vermont St.
Lawrence City Commission meeting, 5:45 p.m., City Hall, 6 E. Sixth St.
Baldwin City Council meeting, 7 p.m., Baldwin Public Library, 800 Seventh St., Baldwin City.
Huntington’s Disease Support Group, 7 p.m., Conference Room D South, Lawrence Memorial Vinland Chapter of FCE, 1:30 p.m., Vinland Methodist Church, 1724 North 692 Road, Baldwin City.

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The show, which is nationally broadcast from 4-6 PM as part of the "Pandora NBC Skating Series," is hosted by Mannheim Steamroller creator Chip Davis, Olympic champion Kristi Yamaguchi and three-time U.S. champion Michael Weiss.
Hilty, who is working on a new album to be released in early 2013, joins Mannheim Steamroller on songs including "Silver Bells," "O Holy Night," "The Sign of Love" and "The Christmas Song."
Mannheim Steamroller and Hilty's performance promises a "one-of-a-kind sound that blends electronic, acoustic, digital and analog music styles [for] highly-inventive interpretations of traditional Christmas music."
Featured on the ice are figure skaters Brian Boitano, Elvis Stojko, Kimmie Meissner, reigning U.S. champion Ashley Wagner, 2011 U.S. champion Alissa Czisny, 2008 U.S. champion Mirai Nagasu, 2011 U.S. champion Ryan Bradley, Olympic bronze medalist Joannie Rochette and five-time U.S. champion ice dancers Naomi Lang and Peter Tchernyshev.
The show taped Nov. 10 at Grand Canyon University Arena in Phoenix. Visit NBC.com.


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Finding Japan’s Aircraft-Carrier Subtags: World War II, shipwrecks, submarines, Hawaii
It could just as easily have been a rock.
Instead, what the crew of the submersible Pisces V found on the sea floor off Hawaii in August was a huge Japanese submarine that the United States sent to the bottom of the ocean in 1946, lest it become a Cold War trophy for the Soviet Union.
The submarine, the I-400, was one of five that met a similar fate; some of the others have already been discovered. But Terry Kerby, the longtime operations director and chief submarine pilot for the Hawaii Undersea Research Laboratory, or HURL, called this one “the real prize.”
Besides being the first of its class, it has particular historic value. “This one actually trained for a mission: Attack the Panama Canal,” Mr. Kerby said....
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Downloading that new weight-loss app may not be as beneficial as you think. A study published in American Journal of Preventive Medicine rated the top 30 weight-loss apps using criteria set by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s Diabetes Prevention Plan, which consists of 20 behavior-based strategies, including willpower control, problem solving, stress reduction, motivation, and relapse prevention. Twenty-eight of the programs offered 25 percent or fewer of these essential tummy-trimming tactics. If you’re into tech, use your apps to log food and share your progress on social networks, but don't rely on either too heavily to make lasting lifestyle changes.
It's a cliché, to be sure, but a balanced diet is the key to good nutrition and good health. Following that diet, however, isn't always that easy. One challenge is that women often feel too busy to eat healthfully, and it's often easier to pick up fast food than to prepare a healthy meal at home. But fast food is usually high in fat and calories and low in other nutrients, which can seriously affect your health. At the other extreme, a multimillion dollar industry is focused on telling women that being fit means being thin and that dieting is part of good nutrition.
In the past, women have often tried to make up deficits in their diet though the use of vitamins and supplements. However, while supplements can be a useful safeguard against occasional nutrient shortfalls, they can’t compensate for an unbalanced or unhealthy diet. To ensure you get all the nutrients you need from the food you eat, try to aim for a diet rich in fruit, vegetables, quality protein, healthy fats, and low in processed, fried, and sugary foods.


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On average, listings lease in the $20's per square foot per year. The Santa Clarita region is seeing a a rise in rates. In the last 3 months, the median rate rose $2 per sqft per year. That's a 6% rise in rent.
Compared to the rest of the Metropolitan Los Angeles market, the Santa Clarita region has less expensive rates, so you should have no trouble finding a great deal in this undervalued submarket.
In the last 90 days, 62 listings have been posted online, so you'll want to check back regularly for new listings. About 2% of the office spaces in the Santa Clarita are subleases, so you will probably need to sign a longer term lease with the landlord directly. There aren't many listings below 2,000 square feet on the market, so finding a space for a small business might be tough.
The standard measurement for office space in this area is around 1,500 sqft. Most buildings in this region are around 2 floors. Most buildings in this market were built in 2003 and are Class A.

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Saving money is a goal that many people strive for, but it can be challenging to achieve, especially when it comes to everyday expenses. However, with a few simple tips and tricks, you can make a big difference in your monthly budget. Here are some practical and effective ways to save money on your daily expenses:
Track your expenses
The first step in saving money on everyday expenses is to know where your money is going. Start by tracking your expenses for a few weeks to get a clear picture of your spending habits. You can use an app or a simple spreadsheet to keep track of your expenses.
Plan your meals
Planning your meals in advance can help you save money on groceries and eating out. Make a list of the meals you want to prepare for the week and create a shopping list. Stick to your list and avoid impulse purchases.
When shopping for groceries, look for sales, use coupons, and buy in bulk when possible. Avoid shopping when you’re hungry, as it can lead to impulse purchases. Also, consider shopping at discount stores or farmer’s markets for fresh produce.
Use public transportation or carpool
If you live in an area with public transportation, consider using it instead of driving your car. It’s not only more cost-effective, but it can also reduce your carbon footprint. Alternatively, you can carpool with colleagues or friends to save on gas.
Cut down on energy use
Lowering your energy consumption can save you money on your utility bills. Turn off lights and appliances when you’re not using them and consider using energy-efficient light bulbs and appliances. You can also lower your thermostat during the winter and raise it during the summer to save on heating and cooling costs.
Negotiate your bills
If you’re a long-time customer of a service provider, you may be able to negotiate a better rate. Call your cable, internet, and phone service providers and ask about discounts or promotions. You can also negotiate your rent if you’re renting a property.
Cancel unnecessary subscriptions
If you have subscriptions to services that you no longer use or need, cancel them. This can include streaming services, gym memberships, or magazine subscriptions. You can also consider sharing subscriptions with family or friends to split the cost.
DIY whenever possible
Instead of paying for services, try to do things yourself whenever possible. For example, learn to cut your own hair, make your own cleaning products, or repair simple household items.
In conclusion, saving money on everyday expenses requires some effort and discipline, but it can be done with these simple tips. By tracking your expenses, planning your meals, shopping smart, using public transportation or carpooling, cutting down on energy use, negotiating your bills, canceling unnecessary subscriptions, and doing things yourself, you can save a significant amount of money each month.


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XF is reporting that several retailers have been notified by Microsoft to lower, scratch that, free-fall the price of HD DVD to 50 dollars US within the next seven days. The site suggests this could take advantage of casual or "misinformed" consumers while at the same time liquidating the remaining stock.
You're reading that right. It's not a 50 dollar price cut. It's a price cut to 50 dollars.


Seen in the hands of the riders of the Groupama-FDJ team, LAPIERRE provides some initial details on his future Aircode DRS which will be presented later.
Broadly speaking, the French brand announces:
- A more refined and aerodynamic frame
- A completely redesigned geometry (more compact rear, more precise steering, optimized stack and reach, etc.)
- More comfort
- New manufacturing process.
This Lapierre Aircode DRS Groupama-FDJ prefigures the Aircode 2021 range, some small details being nevertheless still likely to evolve, like a specific cockpit.
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Deo-Go is a revolutionary new stain remover. It has been specifically formulated to remove hardened, built up stains which appear on the armpits of clothing, restoring your clothes to their original appearance.
There is no other product available which can make these claims, or tackle this type of stain, making Deo-Go totally unique!
These armpit stains are often mistaken for wear and tear or permanent build ups of grime, and independent surveys have shown that many people throw clothing away, without really understanding the problem. The problem isn’t you; it’s the deodorant and antiperspirants that you use daily! The residue from these builds up on clothing over time, and gives the appearance of discoloured areas and stiff patches.
Deo-Go will remove these stains and hardened patches, restoring your clothing to its original appearance. We can save you time and money!
Deo-Go has been tested extensively on different garments and fabrics, many with extreme staining, and has always been successful in restoring them to their original condition. Never throw another stained shirt away…use Deo-Go and prepare to be amazed by the results!
How does it work?
Deo-Go’s active ingredients target the antiperspirant or deodorant residue build-up, dissolving and completely removing the stains and stiff patches, restoring the garment’s original appearance!
Deo-Go is sprayed on to the stained area of the armpit and left to dissolve the residue for between 10 to 30 minutes, depending on the severity of the stain. A little scrub during this time with a short bristled brush will speed up the process. Then simply wash, as per the garment’s normal washing instructions.
Spray, scrub and wash. That’s it!
What does it tackle?
Simply put, armpit stains in clothing. This is a big issue that people don’t talk about. Have you ever looked at a shirt or tee-shirt and seen either white or yellow stains on the pits? Have your shirts ever felt stiff and uncomfortable to wear around the armpit areas?
This is due to the deodorants and antiperspirants that you use every day. The residues from these, combined with sweat are transferred on to whatever you are wearing. Over time, these residues build up and cause your clothing to look discoloured and permanently stained.
What Causes Armpit Stains
The main offending chemicals are either aluminium chlorohydrate, or aluminium zirconium tetrachlorohydrate gly. These are the most common active ingredients used in most of the antiperspirants and some of the deodorants on the market today. In simple terms, these chemicals block the sweat glands, preventing perspiration. However, if perspiration occurs after application of a product containing either of these chemicals, then the sweat combined with the chemical residue can be absorbed by the fabric in the armpit area of the clothing, leaving deposits.
Over time, these deposits can build up, forming stiff or waxy patches and staining clothing. On light coloured clothes, the stains tend to be yellow or brown in colour, and on dark clothing, the stains tend to have a faded or bleached appearance.
These stains won’t come out in a normal wash cycle, and boiling, heat exposure and bleaching actually makes them worse! Although your clothing may appear to be bleached, faded or stained beyond the point of revival, this is not the case.
There are many household cleaning agents and some slightly more unorthodox methods. Extensive testing has shown us that none of the suggestions are even close to effective.
How do I use it?
Check first: Deo-Go can be used on any colour garment, but it's always best to test a small area for colour-fastness.
Always perform a compatibility test on an inconspicuous area of the garment by applying a small penny sized spot of Deo-Go. Wait a minute, then rinse the area and inspect for any signs of discoloration.
Spray ’n scrub: Spray a liberal amount directly onto the stains, ensuring both sides of the fabric are wet. Work in with a bristle brush, and leave for 20 minutes.
As a guide, use around 10 sprays on each armpit area, to ensure good coverage and saturation.
When scrubbing, pay particular attention to the inside seams and any areas of heavy staining.
If the fabric begins to dry before the end of the soak period, spray a little more Deo-Go on to the stain to keep it active.
Machine it: Wash the garment (separately from other items) according to its normal washing instructions.
Do not wash your treated item with any clothing that has not been previously spot tested for colour fastness.
Inspect the previously stained area (it may help to hold your clothing up in front of a bright light or window) and prepare to be amazed!
If any stain remains, repeat the treatment while the clothing is still wet if possible.
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S. 852, The FAIR Act of 2005 (1 comment ↓)
- This item is from the 109th Congress (2005-2006) and is no longer current. Comments, voting, and wiki editing have been disabled, and the cost/savings estimate has been frozen.
- This bill, or a similar bill, was reintroduced in the current Congress as S. 1770, The FAIR Act.
S. 852 would establish the Asbestos Injury Claims Resolution Fund (the Asbestos Fund) to provide compensation to individuals whose health has been impaired by exposure to asbestos. Under the bill, the Administrator of a new Office of Asbestos Injury Claims Resolution (the Office) within the Department of Labor would administer the Asbestos Fund and manage the collection of federal assessments on certain companies that have made expenditures for asbestos injury litigation prior to enactment of this legislation. A separate Asbestos Insurers Commission would allocate other payment obligations among insurers with asbestos-related obligations in the United States. The Asbestos Fund also would absorb all private asbestos trust funds already existing at enactment. Under the bill, individuals affected by exposure to asbestos could no longer pursue awards for damages in any federal or state court and would submit claims to the Administrator, who would then evaluate such claims and award compensation according to criteria and amounts specified in the legislation.

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Bright House Networks provides television, Internet access, and voice services to residential and business customers in the U.S. It currently stands as the sixth largest multiple-service provider in the nation, so it has a multitude of engagements with customers it must handle every day.
To streamline the process of client engagement, Bright House recently reported, it has chosen to begin using the NetCracker (News - Alert) Technology e-commerce and customer relationship management (CRM) software packages. Jake Perlman, the chief information officer at Bright House, noted that the addition of NetCracker’s applications should nest smoothly alongside his telecom’s legacy programs while still providing the boost the company needs to better serve its customers.
“Delivering a superior customer experience is one of our most important objectives. By deploying e-commerce and CRM platforms, we can take a new approach to improve efficiency while personalizing interactions with prospective and existing customers,” Perlman said. “NetCracker (News - Alert) has been a great partner in helping us transition to next-generation systems in a pragmatic way that gives us new features that don’t require holistic change to our legacy platforms.”
It appears that Bright House primarily has its small and midsize business customers in mind when considering how the CRM application work work best. That NetCracker platform begins by containing all customer information within its database. Those collected names and contact info then begin to serve sales and marketing teams by automatically assigning leads to team members. Managers can then get a complete view of the efficiency of company sales efforts by looking at analytics within the program’s dashboard.
The e-commerce side of things is expected to give residential and business customers better access to the entire Bright House line of products. All television, Internet, and voice services, individually and in bundles, will be presented online with any current promotions they may carry. Customers can view all the options of those bundles and make purchases when they see fit. The e-commerce platform means to handle purchases in such a way that it could eliminate the need for Bright House agents to call customers to confirm any details of their purchases.
In the end, the NetCracker software could improve the efficiency with which agents handle business-related concerns and the manner in which customers order initial or supplementary services. Sales teams will have better access to leads while prospective members of the community can easily serve themselves and have network access in their homes and businesses without hassle.


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Chinese Date Extract,chinese date extract supplier ,red date extract factory
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Chinese date rich in protein, fat, sugar and carotene, B vitamins, vitamin C, vitamin P and calcium, phosphorus, iron and ring phosphoric acid adenosine nutrition ingredient and so on. One of vitamin C content is one of the in fruit, are vitamin king the laudatory name.
1. Chinese date has been used since ancient times as a nutrient tonic, a blood cleanser,
and as an important adjunctive herb to other tonics, especially in combination with Ginseng.
2. Chinese date is universally believed in the Asia to build strength and extend life.
Jujube is slightly sedative and laxative and removes obstructions of the energy flow.
3. In combination with Ginseng, Jujube nourishes the spirit, acting to soothe irritability
and mild emotional instability.
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RANGER Neo: TV Signal and Spectrum analyzer supporting EWBS
What does EWBS stand for and what does it mean?
The EWBS signal (Emergency Warning Broadcast System) is a system for warning and information that is implemented in analogue and digital broadcasting. In an emergency, devices compatible with this system automatically turn on and emit an audible warning. Then they show information in different formats, depending on the device.
September 1, 1985, NHK public broadcaster in Japan launched the EWBS system. The first real use was in 1987, to warn of tsunami. Since then it warned of natural disasters in more than 15 times. With this system the population has more time to take protective measures, avoiding the death of thousands. In 2000 the digital version of EWBS for digital satellite television (ISDB-S) was implemented and in 2003 for digital terrestrial television (ISDB-T).
In an emergency, devices compatible with this system automatically turn on and emit an audible warning
EWBS Warning System operation
The EWBS is enabled in the following cases:
- Earthquake warning / forecast (over level 3).
- Tsunami warning / forecast.
- Warnings and forecast of other natural disasters such as typhoons, floods, eruptions ...
- National emergency message from government.
In digital broadcasting, the EWBS signal is multiplexed into the transport stream of the ISDB-T/ S digital signal. The warning signal and emergency information descriptor (area code, time, etc) is in the Program Map Table.
RANGERNeo: field strength meter supporting EWBS
The signal transmitted by modulators and transmitters can be detected by RANGERNeo ISDB-T field strength meters. This feature is useful for operators and maintenance staff in order to check that signal is sent and received.
With a RANGERNeo field strength meter EWBS signal can be checked
Reception, decoding, and measurement of an ISDB-T channel with EWBS warning signal during an earthquake in the display of a RANGERNeo 2 ISDB-T / Tb field strength meter.
PROMAX is a leading manufacturer of test and measurement systems, broadcast and TV signal distribution equipment. Our product lines include measuring instruments for cable TV, satellite TV, broadcast, wireless and fibre optics networks, FTTH and GPON analyzers. DVB-T modulators, IP streamers or IP converters (ASI, DVB-T) are among the company’s latest developments.


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Speaker Sahiba Gafarova: Accusing Azerbaijan of ethnic cleansing is most obvious example of political hypocrisy
Baku, October 6, AZERTAC
“Accusing Azerbaijan of ethnic cleansing is the most obvious example of political hypocrisy,” said Speaker of the Milli Majlis Sahiba Gafarova as she commented on the biased position of the European Parliament against Azerbaijan at the parliament’s session held on October 6.
Sabiha Gafarova drew attention to the fact that the European Parliament has repeatedly demonstrated that it cannot come to terms with the victory of Azerbaijan. “One of these cases is the adoption of a resolution on ethnic cleansing against Azerbaijan,” she underlined.
Emphasizing that the resolution is nothing but a piece of paper, Speaker Sahiba Gafarova noted that Azerbaijan is determined in its position, and no pressure or document can force the country to turn off its path.

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A unique singers' and musicians' companion, a go-to manual for help and support, a keepsake, a reference book - concept curated, compiled, and edited by two experienced, Australian based, arts supporters. Christine Sullivan is an international singer, recording artist, performer, and teacher, Monika Roleff is an arts worker, word and arts festival co-ordinator, writer, and author. Both are voice enthusiasts with a rich ancestral heritage in the field. The vision was to pull together a valuable tool in book format, using a selection of questions, anecdotes, quotes, and words of wisdom, directly from professional artists, technicians, musicians, and singers. The project provides an inspirational platform of experience-based advice for aspiring students, teachers, arts/music organisations, and the general public, interested in the life and journey of the singer. Primarily, it's a gift of words of wisdom from industry elders, and emerging talents from different musical generations, genres, and age groups, to be used by the reader as an industry guide. This is the first edition. Updated editions to follow.
Review - Leon Gettler - Freelance Journalist - Arts - The Melbourne Age/Herald Sun - The Singers Companion - Christine Sullivan and Monika Roleff. "This is a massively ambitious book. It gives the perspectives of singers and performers, crossing all ages and geographies. It gives them the platform to speak about their personal experiences in the global music/entertainment industry. Each singer and performer writes in their own style. Every artist has their own story and this tells us some of their crazy adventures. With questions and answers, they were asked about their histories, their influences, their approaches to music. They give tips to aspiring singers and talk about their own approach to their art. Each is different, every artist has their own unique story. Reading this book, it makes you feel you are reading about a giant family. Indeed, many came to their art because of their families. Like Monika Roleff and her paternal grandparents, grandparents and parents, Ruth Adele’s parents, Susannah Coleman-Brown’s father who was a poet singer/songwriter and artist, Mez Evans’ maternal and paternal grandparents who were great singers and musicians, and her mother was a renowned opera singer. For Justine Jones, it was her grandfather and father who was a drummer. While a lot of them share common ground and influences, they all have their own unique perspectives. Bridgette Allen’s influences are Shakespeare - for perspective of poetic prose, Maria Callas for relative pitch re: mezzo soprano, Carmen McRae for lyrical gesticulation, and Duke Ellington for an overview of band etiquette. Nichaud Fitzgibbon talks about learning from Mark Murphy, Sheila Jordan, Tina May and Kurt Elling and working with Pharoah Saunders at Ronnie Scott’s. Joe Chindamo, pianist, who has worked with so many great singers like Dame Shirley Bassey Dame Kiri Te Kanawa, OliviaNewton-John and Sofie von Otter, says singers and musical performers are one. Jazz Singer Linda Marks from Boston USA talks about the challenges facing singers: 'In our streaming era, if I spent ten thousand dollars to make a quality professional album, it is not clear how to make the financial investment back. It means I need to work two professions: one which can support me financially, and music. Our society does not recognize the work, time, and heart/soul a musician must invest to do their craft, and the compensation systems are not designed to pay professional performing singer/songwriters a fair wage.' Which results in some solid advice from Anita Harris: 'Don't. Work. For. Nothing.' All up an important book for singers and performers. It’s full of insights and advice letting everyone know they are part of a global community. That is where the real value of this book lies."


Alex Guerrero hit a two-run homer in Sunday's big loss to the Padres.
Dodgers manager Don Mattingly said Tuesday that he doesn't have a set starter at third base.
Alex Guerrero had a double and two RBI in a 3-for-5 effort as the Dodgers easily beat the Marlins on Tuesday.
Alex Guerrero hit a solo home run in Thursday's win over the Brewers.
Alex Guerrero is starting in left field and batting fifth for the Dodgers on Thursday.
Alex Guerrero is starting in left field and batting eighth on Tuesday night against the Brewers.
Alex Guerrero is in the Dodgers starting lineup for Friday's contest against the Diamondbacks.
Alex Guerrero clubbed his fourth home run of the season in a losing effort versus the Giants on Thursday.
Alex Guerrero is starting at third base and batting seventh Thursday against the Giants.
Alex Guerrero launched a pinch-hit, two-run home run off of Madison Bumgarner in the seventh inning of Wednesday's 3-2 loss.
Alex Guerrero's RBI single sent the Dodgers home winners in the 10th inning Monday versus the Mariners.
Alex Guerrero singled and hit a solo home run in four trips to the plate in Saturday's Cactus League game with the Angels.
Alex Guerrero went 1-for-3 with a stolen base as the Dodgers fell to the Indians in Cactus League play on Sunday.
Alex Guerrero was held out of action Monday in Dodgers camp due to discomfort in his hand.


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Being a highly educated city holds enormous potential for the future of Tempe. That’s because the connection between higher education and higher-wage jobs means that more residents prosper. When a community prospers, more investments are made in schools, neighborhoods and city amenities. In Tempe, we’re trending upward.
The last census recorded that 41 percent of Tempe residents attained a bachelor’s degree or higher. A remarkable 24 percentage points higher than the state’s average of 17 percent and considering the national average is 33 percent, Tempe is well-positioned to capitalize on the future economy.
To maintain our focus towards the future, we needed a plan. Since my first term as a Councilmember, I advocated for a citywide education strategy to keep us on goal.
I understand that as a city, we have no jurisdiction over schools, but I recognized that we all value the importance of education.
So it’s critical that the city be involved especially because of the interdependence of educational success and positive societal effects.
My mission was to design a plan and form an education partnership that included Arizona State University and our local school districts. With the support of Mayor and Council, we did.
ASU’s participation was essential.
Their presence in our hometown brings tremendous benefits and their role in our community’s education success has been significant. We collaborated with them, along with the Tempe Union High School District, the Tempe Elementary School District and the Kyrene School District, to make progress in aligning the city with key educational objectives.
As equitable partners, we share a common purpose to support the growth of educated and skilled residents because we know that student success is vital to a strong and healthy community.
The partnership’s roadmap has five aspirational goals for youth:
• Children live in a stable and nurturing families
• Children are mentally and physically healthy
• Children are ready to succeed in school
• Children live in safe and supportive neighborhoods
Young people successfully transition to adulthood
Our city’s Education Coordinator is leading efforts to achieve these goals and a number of projects are underway.
Read On Tempe is a program that aims to ensure that all local students are able to pass the state’s third grade reading benchmark so they can promote to the fourth grade.
This is complemented by our cooperation with volunteers from the AARP Experience Corps who donate their time by pairing up with children from kindergarten to the third grade to improve reading skills.
For older students we have College Connect, a free college and career support service at the Tempe Public Library for Tempe high school students and their families.
Initially we partnered with ASU to launch the program. Now, joined by University of Arizona, Northern Arizona University, Grand Canyon University, University of Advancing Technology, and Rio Salado and Mesa community colleges, the program has assisted hundreds of students and parents through the rigorous college admissions process.
I also want to emphasize that any post-secondary education is important. It can be a college degree, specialized industry training, or skilled-trade certification. This is why Career Technical Education offered at our local schools is a good investment.
We need skilled employees to take the future jobs in advanced manufacturing, software development and healthcare.
Through our collective commitment as Tempe residents to support education strategies and investments, we will continue to ensure positive student outcomes that will make our community stronger.
That will lead to benefits like increased property values and a higher quality of life in neighborhoods. We’re on our way to achieving this and more.
The abundance of our city’s educational and career resources for children and adults will increase our college attainment levels and validate our claim as the knowledge capital of Arizona.
Robin Arredondo-Savage is a member of the Tempe City Council.


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T Sebastian Attorney hasbeen recognized to put the important facets of legal regulation forward directly into exercise for quite a while. Therefore, coping with the fundamental facets of regulation that is legal, one query is quite dominating concerning the topic. What’s regulation that is legal? Just how can one demarcate between other regulations along with legal regulation? Nicely, the solutions towards the mentioned concerns that are above will be this article’s featuring facets, and also the important facets of associating norms along with what the law states will be mentioned through the span of this short article in particulars.
What’s regulation that is legal? Therefore, what’s regulation that is legal? Nicely, ostensibly, legal regulation is just a group of the worried punishments which can be found regarding each kind of offenses and also ruling guidelines that’s mainly on the basis of the kinds of offenses. As T Sebastian Attorney places it, legal regulation is the fact that group of ruling regulations within our culture that usually handles aspects of compassion and shame, and frequently with treating offenses within the many civil method. Consequently, regulation that is legal is actually for individuals who dedicate a legal offence based on the code of the location that is worried.
Need for legislation that is legal: Therefore, with that said, what’s an offense? Ostensibly every break within the specific area’s code is recognized as an offense in region or that area. Nevertheless, in large confidence every part of the code is kept in a few areas, as well as there is inside it a little break recognized as an offense. What’re the ramifications of codes that are such? Nicely, to be able to comprehend the clear answer for this query, one must comprehend the fundamental idea of purchase and regulation. What’s the significance of purchase and regulation in a civil culture? Yes, the clear answer for this query will even supply the formerly requested concern with the response. The formula of penal rules of those legal regulations and institution is important to protect in addition to keep up with the substance of purchase and regulation in a civilization. The regulation that is legal comprises components that are many amidst its procedures. Based on T Sebastian Attorney, the code is massively accountable for making the entire framework of regulation and purchase within the culture as well as framing up, and thus, unique interest must certanly be directed at make sure that its ethics is not indulged and completely preserved.
Nobody knows everything about court cases, however if you’ve got an excellent lawyer and also have prepared well, you will likely turn out victorious. Utilize the following advice to help you by your accidental injury claim. There may be a lot of on the line to consider unnecessary risks. p>
You need to write everything on the details of your accident and describe your injuries carefully. Whether you do have a minor injury or possibly a major one, speak about every physical problem.Be sure you add anything including bumps or bruises that arise later on.You may even consider regardless of whether you’ve developed any mental and emotional damage you have suffered after the accident.
Ask family and friends for referrals from members of the family and friends to locate a good accidental injuries lawyer. This should help you locate a lawyer having enough experience to win your case. You need to have the best attorney around.
Mark Anesh has been working in the legal field for more than 30 years and he has a great expertise in handling professional liability cases. He has represented attorneys, agents, brokers and several other professionals from public sector and municipal liability sectors over the years. A successful legal professional, Mark Anesh is the known as the -lawyers’ lawyer- because of his success in all the cases he has chosen to represent over the years. His aggressive stance for the legal cases has earned him the respect and admiration of his colleagues in the legal profession along with preference of clients tangled in difficult legal situations.
Even though Mark Anesh is focused on presenting the cases related to litigation, he has also represented insurers in coverage disputes and declaratory judgment actions. He also offers risk management services for lawyers which include audits, seminars, newsletters, on-line continuing legal education and 1-800 hotlines. The 1800 hotlines owned by Mark Anesh provide legal guidance to professionals from all over the country. The advice provided by Mark Anesh and legal experts working with him has helped many professionals in reducing the claims against them.
Along with being an active legal professional, Mark Anesh also lectures frequently on risk management for attorneys for the New York State and American Bar Associations. He is also an adjunct professor of law at Touro Law Center, an assistant adjunct professor of law at the Hofstra University School of Law. Mark Anesh was also the founding president of Woodbury Jewish Center in Woodbury NY in 1987. The Jewish center started with 12 families and now it has more than 500 families. An experienced and highly respected legal professional, Mark Anesh also provides on-line continuing legal education for the benefit of legal professionals.
Personal injury” describes a type of tort lawsuit that is pursued after an individual suffers a physical or psychological injury due to the negligence of another.
The most common type of personal injury claims alleges that a defendant’s negligence was the cause of the plaintiff’s injury. These injuries are often caused by accidents at work, accidents in the home, traffic accidents, assault claims, and product liability claims
Personal injury torts can also be pursued after dental and/or medical accidents, as well as in industrial disease cases such as mesothelioma, asbestosis, and other chest diseases. Occupational stress that is caused by being exposed to harmful substances or situations in the workplace can also be the basis for a personal injury tort lawsuit.
When developing the labor laws or making any changes in them, all the states comprises their own set of rules and laws to develop these law poster. All most all the labor law posters have two main levels which differentiate between them and both these are federal labor law posters and state labor law posters. The reason behind publishing and displaying both these law posters on the work place is just to make sure that work force is aware of their rights regarding their job and their own safety. Authorities make sure about the safety of the workers and that their rights would never been exploited by their owners while working for them by using these posters and the other safety posters and employment posters. In most of the states labor laws its compulsory for the owners to display these law posters on the work place where their labor works for them. The main purpose behind placing these posters on the work place is that to make sure that in any case the owner should not differentiate between his labor force i.e. on the issues like caste, nationality, religion etc.
If we look at the federal levels of these posters i.e. federal labor law poster implementing the set rules on the owners and mainly its purpose of being imposed is to point out the basic needs and requirements of the work force and the basic initial information like, information about their salaries and their wage criteria, their service agreements, and their hours of working in a week. The management in the company or business must provide all the initial and important information and knowledge to the work force through displaying these posters on the work place and most importantly up-dating them on regular basis so that whenever there is change in these law posters or slight amendments the posters on the work place are up to date and latest in version. Its needed because state and federal authorities every now and then make changes to these posters according their state recent laws.
We can have it in this way that whenever a company or an organization which comes under the supervision of federal government should follow the federal law posters and most important update them on regular basis, and if we apply this on states than every single state has some very compulsory set of laws implemented in the states and these laws are also compulsory to obey provincial and as well as federal government. These labor laws are most of the time mentioned in the form of state labor law posters, and without their consideration the law posters are incomplete for your organization or business. These state labor law posters hold essential guide lines and information about the labor laws of the state. If there is some conflict between federal laws and the state laws then the laws which are more beneficial and appropriate for the work force are putted in the list of the labor poster. Labor poster and some of other safety posters are the combine mixture of federal labor law posters and state labor law poster.


Young people from around the world are leading an international strike today to protest government and business inaction on climate change in what is expected to be one of the largest environmental protests in history.
Asian Development Bank (ADB) President Takehiko Nakao has announced his plans to resign midway through his second term in office in what is becoming a trend for ADB presidents. Nakao will leave the Bank on January 16th 2020. Japan is expected to nominate former vice financial minister for international affairs Masatsugu Asakawa to succeed Nakao.
A new report from the OECD shows climate finance for developing countries reached USD $7 billion in 2017, an increase from USD $58.6 billion in 2016. However, only 19% of climate finance mobilised in 2017 went to projects focused on climate change adaptation (projects designed to help an area adapt to the impact of climate change), despite calls from developing countries for climate funding to be split evenly between climate change mitigation projects (projects intended to reduce emissions) and adaptation projects.
- Gates Foundation Report Spotlights New Data on Global Inequality, Calls to Prioritize Those Being Left Behind
The Gates Foundation has launched its third annual Goalkeepers Data Report. The report shows that while progress on health and development continues unabated, global inequality remains a major obstacle to achieving the U.N. Sustainable Development Goals (Global Goals).
A new report from the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) warns the number of people needing humanitarian assistance every year as a result of climate-related disasters could double by 2050 if the world does not take serious steps to combat climate change in the next few years.
The Global Commission to End Energy Poverty, a new commission established by Massachusetts Institute of Technology Energy Initiative and the Rockefeller Foundation to tackle energy poverty, met for the first time this week.
Aid experts are speculating as to what impact- if any- the Trump administration’s foreign assistance review will have as reports from within the White House suggests the review will be unveiled in New York next week to coincide with President Trump’s speech at the UN General Assembly.
UNEP and the Joint Research Centre (JRC) of the European Commission have launched the World Water Quality Alliance, a new initiative which will bring together more than 50 organisations to seek solutions to the global water crisis.
- New Report Finds National Governments Can Unlock Nearly $24 Trillion by Investing in Zero-Carbon Cities
A new report from the Coalition for Urban Transitions shows that national governments could generate nearly USD $24 trillion in value by investing in low-carbon cities.
Graça Machel, former Education Minister of Mozambique and founding member of the Elders, discusses why the world needs to help Africa build truly sustainable infrastructure so the continent can grow and adapt to the impacts of climate change without increasing carbon emissions.
As part of a Special Issue on the World Bank, EuroMoney asks if the World Bank is still capable of dealing with the challenges of the modern world.
The Financial Times has published a profile of Kristalina Georgieva as she looks set to be appointed the next Managing Director of the International Monetary Fund (IMF).
Related: The World Bank: the impossible job?
The Brookings Institute looks at the current state of South-South Cooperation and suggests steps countries should take to achieve ‘more effective and efficient cooperation’.
Nonprofits are starting to reevaluate whose donations and gifts they should accept in the wake of the fallout from the revelations about Jeffrey Epstein’s donations to the MIT Media Lab which have forced Joi Ito, the director of the Lab, to resign.
Related: The Problem With Sugar-Daddy Science
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has approved the use of results-based lending (RBL) as a regular financing modality for its operations following a 6-year pilot period. The ADB describes RBL as ‘a results-based form of financing in which fund disbursements are linked to the achievement of agreed program results rather than to expenditures’.


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Protecting ecosystems, biodiversity and natural resources is vital in maintaining the health and productivity of our environment, and responding to threats such as land degradation, deforestation, pollution and climate change.
In parts of Malawi, the agricultural extension services and district authorities are supporting reforestation efforts by rural communities, by supplying polythene tubes and advice for the cultivation of tree saplings. In the village of Nkhukwa, about 10 km from Lilongwe, the villagers are attempting a massive reforestation effort, to restore their eroded soils and replenish their lost water supplies. Villager Wonderful Chalera also urges people to grow crops such as groundnuts, as an alternative to tobacco, which requires large amounts of wood for curing or building drying barns.
published: August 2013
At the Dompoase landfill site, a renewable energy project is processing human toilet waste into biodiesel and solid fuel pellets. The biodiesel can be used to power engines and generators, while the fuel pellets can be burned in industrial kilns and boilers, as well as solid fuel power plants for electricity generation. A second income generating project is using organic waste to make compost, a valuable resource for crop farmers. Both these projects, as well as reducing the quantity of waste and creating wealth, are also good for the environment, reducing the output of harmful greenhouse gases that contribute to global warming.
published: August 2012
In Katoba, to the east of the Zambian capital Lusaka, felling of trees for charcoal making provides the only available source of income for many households. To address the problem, the Kasisi Agricultural Training Centre is supporting the adoption of bee keeping as an alternative source of income. Donald Zulu explains the double benefits of bee keeping, both for income generation and environmental protection. We also hear from Japhet Seulu of Community Markets for Conservation, about a pricing system for crop production which is helping to reduce slash-and-burn agriculture, another major cause of deforestation in the area. And lead farmer, Peter Chabola, explains why he prefers keeping bees to making charcoal, as a means to raise his family.
published: August 2012
Farmers living in deforested and degraded land in Uganda have begun earning carbon credit payments by planting indigenous trees. The payments are made by companies in Europe and America who want to reduce their environmental impact by compensating for their carbon dioxide emissions. Local NGO, Ecotrust Uganda, provides technical support to the farmers, and calculates the payments they are entitled to – according to how much carbon is stored in the trees over their life span. Pauline Nantongo, Executive Director of Ecotrust Uganda, explains more about this valuable new opportunity, which is creating income for local farmers, restoring the degraded land and also helping to tackle global warming.
published: May 2012
In Nigeria, it is estimated that every year over 90,000 women and children die from illnesses caused by breathing smoke from open fires and cooking stoves. Felling of trees to provide the large amount of firewood used to cook food and keep warm is also causing deforestation, and this not only leads to soil erosion, but also contributes to climate change. The Nigerian Alliance for Clean Cookstoves, with support from its global partner, has launched an initiative to introduce clean and efficient cooking stoves to 10 million Nigerian households by 2020. At the launch event in Abuja, Aveseh Asough speaks to those involved in this ambitious project, and learns more about how new designs of cooking stove can improve the health of women, children and the environment.
published: April 2012
In February 2012, representatives of governments, NGOs and civil society organisations from Africa, Europe, and Asia set off from Nairobi on a learning journey across Kenya and Tanzania. They travelled for 12 days in harsh, dry conditions, staying in community-run lodges and tented camps and holding discussions with pastoralist communities. The purpose of the journey was to understand the problems faced by pastoralists (and other rangeland users) in accessing resources, and to learn about successful strategies in improving community ownership and management of land. At the beginning of the journey, four participants from Sudan, Uganda, Kyrgyzstan and India described the challenges pastoralists face in their home countries, and what they hoped to learn from the journey ahead.
published: March 2012
Charcoal made from bamboo burns more evenly and efficiently, and with less harmful smoke than normal charcoal made from wood. In Ethiopia, Tanzania and Ghana, the International Network on Bamboo and Rattan works with farmers and charcoal makers in order to improve management of bamboo and to introduce simple machinery to pulverise bamboo charcoal and make it into conveniently sized briquettes. This can increase rural incomes while also helping to tackle climate change, since fast-growing bamboo absorbs carbon dioxide more quickly than many other plant species, and will re-grow after harvesting. In the exhibition hall at the international conference on climate change in Durban, Wambi Michael learns more.
published: February 2012
Kotu Strand in The Gambia is a beach area with many tourist hotels, attracting visitors from around the world. But in recent years, erosion by the sea has washed much of the sand away, leaving narrower beaches and threatening local hotels, bars and restaurants with flooding. Saidou Mballow is the manager of Solomon’s Fish Hut, which has been serving tourists for many years. He describes what he and other business owners are doing to protect their buildings, and urges the national government and international community to take urgent action to tackle coastal erosion, sea level rise and climate change.
published: January 2012
Oysters, a luxury food in many western countries, sell very cheaply in The Gambia. The women who harvest oysters have traditionally been poorly equipped and given little respect. However, recently Gambia's oyster women have formed an association, and are organising festivals to promote different oyster-based foods. The association has trained its members to cultivate oysters rather than collect wild ones from the mangroves, in order to reduce the damage done to fish and shrimp nurseries. They are also practising improved hygiene at the trading centres. Fatou Mboob, the association coordinator, speaks to Ismaila Senghore about what they have achieved, and their future hopes.
published: July 2011
In Uganda, religious leaders are adding their voices to the call for community tree planting. This is vital support, given the urgent need to reverse deforestation and reduce the rate of carbon dioxide build up in the atmosphere. Pius Sawa speaks to religious leaders from both Christian and Muslim faiths, about why they see care for the environment as an important part of their message.
published: June 2011
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The Government faced fresh accusations of secrecy yesterday as Labour MPs joined forces with the Tory Opposition to attack plans forcing councils to make key decisions behind closed doors.
Several senior Labour MPs spoke against the Department of the Environment's proposals to create powerful town hall cabinets to run local authorities. Plans in the Local Government Bill abolish committee structures and councils adopting executive cabinets will hold meetings in private.
Labour councillors and local newspaper editors say the moves will remove the public's right to know about decisions taken in their name.
During the Second Reading debate of the bill, Hilary Armstrong, the Local Government Minister, was attacked repeatedly by Labour colleagues for failing to allay fears over centralisation and secrecy. Mark Fisher, Labour MP for Stoke-on-Trent, said the Government would turn important meetings into secret party caucuses.
"How on earth will executive meetings in closed session help the participation of the public?" he said. "They will simply be presented with a fait accompli. How does that make participation or transparency greater?"
Ms Armstrong admitted council executives would not meet in public, but claimed decisions and the reasons would be published later. She agreed councils which ran pilot schemes had not adhered to guidance that stressed no decisions should be a "surprise to those whom they affect".
More than 181 MPs have signed an early day motion criticising the proposals.
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I can't express what it means to someone who got glanced over from their original match and then rematched with your dream reddit bronie but I can try. He got me exactly what I asked for and then some. I shall layout the story for you so I can share in the lulz. Thank you so much and I'm glad I got to be your first :P
From my rematch:
never fear, my friend! I shall send you a gift:3
i apologize in advance; I'm poor so don't expect a life-sized pony that I painted pink. (although, it is a good idea...)
My Response(with original spelling errors):
Really???? Blessed you who are the bringer of awesome ponies! Thank you for signing up for a rematch and I'm glad I got you! I would love a life sized pony but hanve't a place to put it. A doodle stick pony would be perfect and thank you for being so generous!
Not only did I get what I want, I also got a coloring book! Within that coloring book were secret messages that inspired bravery and individuality. I was truly, truly, inspired. Your words of wisom was very... wise.
You and the bronies you colored the page with have won my heart. Thank you so much for choosing to rematch and thank you for being so awesome.
The messages read as follows:
You broke the parents' rule of the internet.
1) Don't give out your name
2) Don't give out your address
You did both! I'm so proud.
Welcome to the Hivemind
Then there is some info I can't show :P
Don't do the colors they say!
BE A REBEL!
Sorry for coloring this one! I met fellow bronies whilst I was buying this and we decided to color it together.
On the back of the Pinkie Pie sketch:
To you :)
I forgot her balloons. So let's just pretend that they're there, okay? Okay.
I'm not very good at any form of shading with colored pencils, so you'll have to excuse the crappiness...hahaha
(insert hand drawn happy face)
I hope you enjoy this; it's my first ever gifiting on reddit
- (rematcher's name)
I'm still looking for more messages!
P.S. It's totally cool that you didn't add the cutie mark, that gives me a chance to draw my own if that's ok.

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As a part of the smart city project, Pune Municipal Corporation will provide free Wi-Fi in gardens and school.
Making the city a smart one is what Pune is aiming for and to go ahead with the same project, now Pune city will have a Wi-Fi in gardens and schools.
The Pune Municipal Corporation is planning to provide free Wi-Fi service in 100 gardens and schools.
In collaboration with IBM, Larsen & Toubro and RailTel, Google recently struck a Wi-Fi deal with the Pune Smart City Development Corporation (PSCSCL).
Wi-Fi hotspots will be provided at around 200 strategic locations across the city with the help of fibre connectivity. As a part of the smart city mission, Wi-Fi in gardens and schools are an important aspect of this project. The project will come in action in next few months as the corporation has already all set with the plan.
"The project will be a part of the Smart City initiative. We are also looking at why the earlier projects didn't start. We will try to rework on those plans," said Rahul Jagtap, head of the PMC IT department.
Deputy mayor Siddharth Dhende, said, "The new project will cover civic properties, including gardens, schools and administrative buildings. The paperwork is complete and installation of the Wi-FI kits will start soon"
He added, " Contractors were appointed for the earlier project. But it could not take off, as the civic administration made some changes in the project on the lines of the Centre's Digital India scheme. The project fizzled out. I am, however, confident that the new plan will be a success," he said.
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Two leadership roundtables, coastal summit address challenges, opportunities
The Louisiana Coastal Protection & Restoration Authority (CPRA) and America's WETLAND Foundation (AWF) announced they will host two leadership roundtables this fall and a culminating coastal summit in December to discuss Louisiana’s 2017 Coastal Master Plan. The events will gather diverse coastal interests to address the challenges of and opportunities for continuing restoration through the plan.
The meetings will discuss issues that address:
- How the plan will affect commercial, community and cultural interests;
- The move toward altering an engineered levee system to allow greater sediment delivery from the Mississippi River;
- Developing insurance programs for communities threatened with retreat from low lying areas;
- The science used to prioritize projects in the plan;
- Creative financing for restoration to encourage private sector investment;
- Innovative approaches to cost; and
- Time effective solutions.
"We stand at a critical juncture in our fight to save the coast," said King Milling, chair of AWF and the Governor's Advisory Commission on Coastal Protection, Restoration and Conservation. "Many years of diligent planning through several administrations are now resulting in solutions and immediate action. The 2017 Coastal Master Plan builds on two previous iterations and upon its completion, CPRA is poised to move to a larger scale of project implementation."
The two leadership roundtables are slated for Oct. 24 and 25 in Baton Rouge, La.. The results will inform the agenda for the December Coastal Solutions Summit, which is timed to coincide with release of the 2017 Master Plan and its consideration by the legislature in the first quarter of 2017.
Since its inception, the master planning process in Louisiana has focused on comprehensive solutions to restoring the coast.
"We inherited the work of many and now bear the responsibility to act," said CPRA Board Chairman Johnny Bradberry. "We are staring at the beast of coastal land loss coming ever closer and we are ready to turn planning into projects that can make a difference."
In recent polls released by AWF, 74% of Louisiana voters said coastal erosion was the issue of their lifetime, with a majority worried that the state may not solve the problem.
"We are gathering key stakeholders and coastal leaders to consider two pressing issues," said AWF Senior Advisor Sidney Coffee. "Can we stay the course and move past politics and special interests for the common good, and can we finance the work using creative approaches that draw in the private sector as true restoration partners?"
The master planning process has evolved over time, as has coastal land loss. AWF, through its public outreach, often notes the loss represents the equivalent of a football field of land each hour. Mandated by law, the plan must be revised every five years to adapt to a changing landscape and challenges posed by a rising tide.
Through the roundtables and summit, AWF will employ similar strategies used in its groundbreaking 2012 to 2013 series of Blue Ribbon Resilient Communities forums. In 2013, the foundation also convened the second World Delta Dialogues in the Mekong Delta of Vietnam as a way to elevate the plight of coastal regions soon to feel the effects of sea level rise and subsiding deltas.
"We have learned that, when bringing the wetlands issue forward, every interest must be at a balanced table as we seek solutions to one of the world's greatest challenges," said Val Marmillion, AWF managing director. "Voters recognize by overwhelming majorities that it will take cooperative action on the part of both the public and private sectors to save our coast for future generations."


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|Notice of co-sponsorship of the exhibition, “The Supreme Ruler in the Age of Dinosaurs’ Civil War – Triceratops”, at the Osaka Museum of Natural History|
|March 3, 2014|
|As part of our cultural and social contribution program, Daiwabo Information System will co-sponsor the exhibition, "The Supreme Ruler in the Age of Dinosaurs' Civil War - Triceratops", hosted by the Yomiuri Shimbun.
The exhibition explores mysteries surrounding the origin and evolution of the herbivorous dinosaur Triceratops and its members, which diversified and thrived on the continent of Laramidia, created by the east-west division of the North American continent in the Late Cretaceous Period, the last period of the age of dinosaurs.
The triceratops migrated from Asia as a latecomer among dinosaurs. In a similar manner to domination in the civil war period in Japan, it came to dominate the entire region by steadily and systematically eliminating other dinosaur species in the sub-regions, until finally emerging as the supreme ruler in the age of dinosaurs' civil war.
The exhibition presents a rich assortment of specimens displayed in Japan for the first time, and dynamic skeletons of the dinosaur's entire body.
|Name||Exhibition “The Supreme Ruler in the Age of Dinosaurs’ Civil War – Triceratops”|
|Period||March 21 (Fri.) - May 25 (Sun.), 2014|
|Venue||Osaka Museum of Natural History (in Nagai Park, Osaka)|
|URL: http://triceratops-ex.com/ (Concluded)
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