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New Rice for Africa brings Murang'a soils back to life
Posted Tuesday, January 29 2013 at 15:32
Rice is one of the common delicacies in many Kenyan households. It is also a meal that doesn' t miss in any public ceremony such as weddings.
And as much as the meal is one of the preferred delicacies in the country, much of it is imported. But in a strategic intervention aimed at enhancing production of food crops to adequately feed the rapidly increasing population, a new rice variety has been introduced to the farmers. The variety christened, new rice for Africa (Nerica) targets peasant cultivators residing in the country's highlands away from the established traditional agro-zones the crop is cultivated. "The key objective is to expand and bring new farms under the growing of this popular crop in a measure to tackle food insecurity in the country," says John Kiruthi, an agricultural extension officer in Kiharu, Murang'a County.
The officer says Nerica rice is planted and nurtured like ordinary food crops grown in the uplands. He says this type of rice does not require to be planted in marshy water logged paddy environments, like the traditional varieties. Nerica , he adds has being tested and proved can survive on dismal rainfall and give high yields. "Farmers do not need to have mechanized irrigation systems to water the crop." Kiruthi says this highland food crop has come in two brands namely Nerica 10 and Nerica 4 types. These brands are specifically developed for cultivation in the uplands, where peasants farmers depend on growing of maize and beans as key staple food.
The officer emphasized the core objective is to empower the ordinary farmers with a suitable less expensive crop which they could easily handle within their means. The new breed is expected to enable the farmers change their attitudes and over-reliance on maize as the key source of staple food. Nerica rice matures within a period of 3-4 moths, unlike maize which takes 5-6 months. The crop has been introduced to farmers in Murang'a County, a nontraditional rice growing region. Small holder farmers in this county have embraced the crop with excitement and they are abandoning the usual maize and beans cereals.
Kiruthi estimates about 40 hectares have been put under rice growing in the country in the last two years. He says about 60 hectares is targeted in the next few seasons. A pioneer rice grower, Rahab Mwihaki says the crop has more gins compared to maize. Mwihaki says a small portion is giving a high tonnage better than beans and maize yields. The officer explains a hectare in the region has the potential to produce 90 bags of 70 kg with minimal labor and financial input. Currently a kg of raw rice is selling at a farm gate price of 80 shillings far ahead of maize value in the locality. To organize rice growing projects, farmers have formed interests groups to address upcoming issues.
To back this food security initiative, Kiharu Constituency Development Fund (CDF) is providing funds to small holder irrigation projects in the region.Area Member of Parliament, Muturi Mwangi, who Xinhua spoke to said millions of shillings have been pumped into several irrigations facilities towards promotion of agricultural activities. He said the new rice will tackle nutrition, poverty, food deficit and enable the locals to generate households based incomes. The legislator says the new crop will contribute to social and economic growth and provide the residents with self reliant incomes projects.
Muturi notes this crop is ideal to stem hunger and earn growers a livelihood.He has urged his constituents to embrace organic farming and adopt crops which have more benefits to promote their economic interests. The lawmaker has welcomed the initiative saying it has brought a new lifeline to the peasant farmers. "We will no longer beg for food after discovering this rice which will not only feed our people but also earn them an extra coin," said Muturi. The waste from the crop is also used as fodder for animals meaning milk production will also rise. He has urged the farmers to shift from subsistence agriculture and embrace business oriented farming to create sustainable livelihoods in farmlands.
The chairman of Thathawa project Simon Kibachio says other varieties they are growing include Pishori, Basmati 370, and BW 196 which are performing well in local soil types.Researchers from the Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology (JKUAT) have partnered with farmers to offer intellectual and scientific support towards improvement and better husbandry of the crop in the new growing regions.

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Huntington Ingalls Industries [HII] unveiled its new Proteus unmanned surface vessel (USV) last Thursday for use in testing and development of autonomous capabilities.
The Proteus USV is 27 feet long and outfitted with
Sea Machines’ SM300 autonomy system. The company said the vessel successfully completed a demonstration on May 14 off the coast of Panama City, Fla.
In the demonstration, the Proteus was equipped with “commercial perception sensors” like GPS, automatic identification system, depth transducer, radar and a 360-degree field of view camera. The company also deployed a 51-foot dive boat during the demonstration to prove the SM300 includes an obstacle avoidance capability and adherence to International Regulations for Preventing Collisions at Sea, known as COLREGS.
HII spokesperson Beci Benton told Defense Daily the Proteus USV is not for sale and is only a test asset.
“We plan to use it to help develop new, custom autonomy capabilities to fit varying missions, from commercial to defense. HII will be continuing research and development for USVs with the Proteus vessel and it will allow our team to test new autonomy behaviors, sensor fusion and concepts of operation,” Benton said.
She added the dive boat used in the test was deployed “to help illustrate how the autonomy system allowed the Proteus USV to avoid static and moving obstacles and follow COLREGs.”
The dive boat was used to intercept the mission path of the Proteus, which had to then redirect to avoid a collision.
During the May 14 test, the vessel operated autonomously, but personnel were onboard “to ensure safety and to comply with regulatory requirements,” Benton said.
“We are thrilled to launch our Proteus USV. The vessel performed exactly as expected with the SM300 system’s proven and safe autonomous capability,” Duane Fotheringham, president of the Unmanned Systems business group in HII’s Technical Solutions division, said in a statement. “This marks a significant milestone in our commitment to advancing our unmanned systems capabilities and our continued partnership with Sea Machines to further develop USV solutions for our customers.”
Benton said the Proteus can be pre-programmed with waypoints and the vessel operates to them while avoiding obstacles and obeying COLREGs autonomously. It does not need to be manned to operate, but she said there is a remote-control option with a joystick that “can make more sense for high traffic areas.”
She noted the company would use the new USV assets to further develop autonomy capability and sensors to improve perception of the environment.
“With more advanced behaviors and improved environmental perception, USVs will be able to complete increasingly complex missions across different applications,” Benton added.
HII did not disclose the range or other capabilities of Proteus, but underscored this vessel is a starting point for further work.
“We will continue to develop capabilities including multi-agent collaborative autonomy, autonomous health monitoring, advanced perception, machine learning and artificial intelligence. The Proteus USV is our internal test asset, but the developments on the Proteus will help advance our common autonomy platform for unmanned systems across domains,” Benton added.
Last July, HII announced a minority share investment in Sea Machines, which gives the shipbuilder immediate access to the company’s unmanned surface vehicles software. The Boston, Mass.-based company raised $15 million in a new financing round at the time with “significant participation” by HII (Defense Daily, July 22, 2020).
At the time, Sea Machines said the partnership and investment will accelerate its deployment of self-piloting technologies for unmanned vessels.
“Our autonomy systems are built around core principles of capability, reliability and ease of use. This initial Proteus USV demonstration proved the SM300 system performs as promised, and we look forward to our continued partnership with HII—supporting current and coming 21st century operational requirements on water,” Sea Machines CEO Michael Johnson said in a statement.
Sea Machines’ autonomous navigation technology has previously been deployed on large commercial cargo vessels, data collecting survey boats, oil spill response craft, search and rescue, patrol and crew transfer vessels.
The companies highlighted the SM300 system can be outfitted to ocean-capable vessels to enable scalable autonomy, which ranges from remotely controlled vessels to fully autonomous operations.


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Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Lightly grease or spray with nonstick cooking spray a 1-½ quart casserole dish.
In a small sauce pan over medium heat, mix together the orange juice, brown sugar, margarine, cinnamon and dried cranberries or raisins. Heat and continue to stir until the sugar is dissolved and the margarine is melted.
In a large bowl, mix together the potatoes, apples and orange juice mixture.
Transfer to a casserole dish.
Bake, covered, for one hour or until the potatoes are fork tender.
Stir the mixture before serving to coat the sweet potatoes and apples with the juices accumulated at the bottom.
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—Concerned About Arrears
“First and foremost, the association is most likely precluded from filing a lien representing the delinquent account,” says attorney Stuart J. Lieberman of the Princeton-based law firm of Lieberman & Blecher, P.C. “In most cases, associations have a right under the Condominium Act to file a lien in cases where property owners are delinquent on their monthly assessments. However, in the case of bankruptcy there is an automatic stay pursuant to Section 362 of the Bankruptcy Code, which appears to preclude the association from filing a lien.
“Specifically, once a bankruptcy petition is filed, most legal actions taken against the bankrupt petitioner are put on hold. This is referred to by lawyers as an ‘automatic stay.’ The effect of the automatic stay is that the bankrupt estate remains status quo, so that the bankruptcy court can work things out and either allow for reorganization or liquidation of the bankrupt estate.
“Among other things, the automatic stay precludes any act to create, perfect or enforce a lien against the property of the estate or the property of the debtor to the extent the lien secures a pre-petition claim. It therefore seems that the prudent and legally appropriate response is to not file a lien against a unit owner who has filed for bankruptcy.
“This does not mean that the association has no remedies available to it once bankruptcy has been filed. The association will be a creditor in the bankruptcy case and will file a claim in the bankruptcy proceeding.

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Raiders 7th in Frontier preseason poll
WHITEFISH, Mont. — It should come as no surprise that the Southern Oregon University football team will have to prove itself to the rest of the Frontier Conference after limping to last season’s finish line.
The Raiders received an extra jolt of motivation when they were picked to finish seventh in the eight-team circuit’s preseason coaches’ poll, which was released Tuesday during the Frontier football media day.
Montana Western will enter 2022 as the preseason favorite, having collected four of eight first-place votes. Carroll (Mont.) attracted three first-place votes and tied for second in the poll with Rocky Mountain (Mont.), just ahead of College of Idaho.
College of Idaho, Montana Western and Rocky Mountain shared the 2021 title with matching 7-3 records, though UMW was the conference’s lone representative in the 16-team NAIA Championship Series and bowed out at top-ranked Lindsey Wilson (Ky.) in the first round.
SOU will be attempting to rebound from a 3-7 campaign that was preceded by an idle season brought on by COVID-19. The Raiders lost their last three games by nine points combined.
They were without quarterback Matt Struck for the duration of that final stretch, but the Central Point native and Missouri State transfer is back for one more season to lead an offense that returns nine individuals with starting experience. Among them are all-conference senior receivers Bryce Goggin and Christian Graney, and an offensive line that was green a year ago but remains intact.
SOU head coach Charlie Hall — whose debut season in 2017 marked the Raiders’ most recent Frontier title — earlier this year appointed a new coordinator for the offense in Austin Brown, and another for the defense in Neil Fendall.
Fendall’s defensive unit will feature an explosive line anchored by Alejandro Sanchez, an experienced linebacker corps led by Jake Regino and Murphy McDowell, and a slew of returning starters in the secondary with Stokes Botelho, DeShawn Craig and Seth Miller.
The Raiders open the season on Aug. 27 against Rocky Mountain in Ashland. Season and individual-game tickets will be available next week.
FRONTIER PRESEASON POLL
(First-place votes in parentheses)
1. Montana Western (4)43
2. Carroll (Mont.) (3)37
3. Rocky Mountain (Mont.)37
4. College of Idaho (1)33
5. Montana Tech30
6. Eastern Oregon19
7. Southern Oregon17
8. Montana State-Northern8

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Va. state senate approves expansion of facial recognition police use
As it stands, only the Virginia State Police is allowed to use technology and in a limited capacity
By Suzie Ziegler
RICHMOND, Va. — On Tuesday, the Virginia State Senate passed a bill that will broaden police powers to use facial recognition technology to solve crimes.
According to 8News, the bill would allow police to use facial recognition databases to identify anyone involved in a “specific criminal incident or a specific citizen welfare situation.” The technology has been heavily restricted under current law, according to the report. As it stands, only the Virginia State Police is allowed to use technology in a limited capacity, while local departments must get permission.
The bill’s sponsor, State Sen. Scott Surovell, said police would be allowed to draw from a database of essentially public images on the internet.
Meanwhile, critics worry the scope of facial recognition is too broad and could be an invasion of privacy. If the bill is signed into law, police departments may adopt a “model policy” from the Virginia State Police to regulate the tech’s use, according to 8News.


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Medical Cannabis in Florida is nothing all that new. Instead, this state has offered as the cornerstone for 14 different claims in the union to proactively decriminalize marijuana for healing usages. Thanks to the modern medical marijuana program in Colorado, more and more folks are beginning to understand how several sensible medical applications that Florida offers. For patients who are enduring, today they’ve another alternative healthcare solution that numerous find to provide the comfort that they are seeking but emptiness of negative effects, adverse reactions or interactions which are common with several prescription drugs.
The laws here can be difficult to know if you should be not a lawyer. Nevertheless, they could be broken down to standard phrases to produce them easier to digress. The regulations make sure that “significantly ill Californians have the right to acquire and use marijuana for medical purposes.” They are designed to guarantee “that patients and their major caregivers who get and use marijuana for medical applications upon the recommendation of a physician are not at the mercy of offender prosecution or sanctions of any kind.”
As per the law, only people and their state accepted caregivers. Based on California law, all patients must be registered with the medical program, which is handled by the California Division of Public Wellness (CDPH). To be able to qualify, people must certanly be examined by a physician and published a recommendation for cannabis. Then they should submit a credit card applicatoin to the health team with this endorsement to be given a Colorado medical cannabis card.
Upon receiving your BUY WEED ONLINE GREECE card in the mail, you will have a way to purchase cannabis from different dispensaries which are located through the entire state. The dispensaries just let legitimate card slots to gain entrance and make purchases (or their principal caregivers who hold valid cards). Each state has its regulations regarding the amount of marijuana that the individual should buy or get at any given time.
This state is different significantly from another claims which have legalized cannabis for medical usages. This is because Medical Cannabis in Florida hosts the most generous medical marijuana program. Currently, there are 166 qualifying conditions. A couple of are added and eliminated annually by voters. A marijuana doctor may help you determine if you qualify below state law.
Whenever you size up the medical marijuana regulations in that state, they have been passed to be able to defend patients who’re lawfully using this medicine. If you do not have a card, you can be arrested for utilizing an illegal drug. Should you maintain circumstances given card, you won’t be prosecuted for owning, taking, applying and rising medical cannabis in California. Additionally, a legitimate card can be offered to a police representative to demonstrate that you will be area of the program and to avoid arrest.
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Canadian Airports Will Have A Different Setup For Travellers Who Aren't Fully Vaccinated
Airports are working on "separate lines" for people who've been fully-vaccinated and people who haven't. ✈
Canadian airports will have different setups for fully vaccinated travellers and travellers who haven't received the full course of their COVID-19 vaccines, according to Canada's federal officials.
Speaking on June 21, federal minister Patty Hajdu confirmed that travel restrictions for fully vaccinated Canadians will be updated, allowing them to skip the two-week quarantine period and mandatory hotel stay, among other things.
As of July 5th, 2021 at 11:59pm EDT, fully vaccinated travellers who are permitted to enter Canada will not be subj… https://t.co/fOHUgIdl1u— Omar Alghabra (@Omar Alghabra) 1624285343.0
Transport Minister Omar Alghabra acknowledged that this could mean an influx of travellers at the four Canadian airports accepting international flights, but said the feds are working on a system to keep fully vaccinated and unvaccinated travellers apart.
"To ensure the smooth movement of both vaccinated and unvaccinated travellers through our airports, we will be working with industry to establish separate lines for these two categories of traveller," Alghabra explained on Monday.
The federal minister added that this would allow airport staff to "quickly sort passengers based on vaccination status and get them to the appropriate screening checkpoints efficiently and safely."
He announced that Canada would also be eliminating pre-departure temperature testing, to avoid the "duplication of work" and to ensure passengers spend as little time in the airport as possible.
Alghabra also committed to "working with colleagues at the federal, provincial, territorial and industry level to determine next steps later this summer," which he said could include expanding the number of Canadian airports receiving international flights.
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Manager at St. Louis title company pleads guilty to stealing clients’ funds
The former manager of a St. Louis title company has pleaded guilty to two counts of wire fraud for diverting clients’ money from an escrow account to pay company bills.
Glosemeyer doctored financial records to cover up the scheme, which was uncovered last summer in an audit and led to the closing of Lenders, according to the U.S. Attorney’s Office.
More than $200,000 in clients’ money was used for at least one transaction because of the deficit in the escrow account, according to the U.S. Attorney’s Office.
Glosemeyer will be sentenced Nov. 15.
Each count of wire fraud carries a maximum penalty of 20 years in prison and a $250,000 fine. Restitution to the company’s affected clients is also mandatory.
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Should antifreeze be added to the resovoir or the radiator and should the antifreeze be deluted with water?
Toyota Q&AAsk Your Question
1998 Toyota 4Runner Question: Adding Coolant
Answer #1patrick mannion from Greg Solow's Engine Room, April 10, 2009, 00:37Master
Genuine Toyota Antifreeze/coolant is red in color but perhaps your local garage uses green colored coolant. Which ever color coolant is used you should stick to that "color" coolant as the chemical make up of each is slightly different.
You should only have to top up the expansion resivior as the radiator cap should retrieve coolant from the expansion tank trough the valve built into the radiator cap. I would still recommend occasionally checking the coolant level in the radiator when the radiator is cold engine not running. The system should not require frequent topping up or it may indicate you have a leak or overheating problem.

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Harinegy Arts was a Community Interest Company that operated from 2008 to 2018 with the aim of improving the artist community within Haringey’s warehouse community. It closed in 2018 having overseen a massive transformation of the warehouse community over the past decade.
The Village Fund
The Village Fund was a commissioning project created in collaboration between Haringey Arts and Provewell Ltd. The fund still exists and is now being managed by Provewell Ltd direct. To apply visit spacesforcreatives.co.uk
Haringey Arts Directors
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Through its crystal compositions of varied shapes and colors, the Charmante collection celebrates René Lalique's passion for crystal and the handiwork of glass artisans.
- 1 antinea green crystal and 1 clear crystal: 12.17 g
- Vermeil, average weight: 1.6 g
- Motif length: 16 mm
- Sizing guide
- To wear the solid crystal rings comfortably, Lalique advises to choose one size larger than your usual finger size.

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Eastbound Ronald Reagon has reopened after a bad crash shut it down.
At least one ambulance was sent to the scene about 2:30 a.m., according to Hamilton County dispatchers.
More details will be released later in the morning, police say.
Cincinnati: Ronald Reagan Hwy Reopens After A Bad Crash was originally published on rnbcincy.com
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text: We came up with some creative photography ideas for the month of September. Around 20 people from around the world participated in this project. Woman and men of all ages, some with their phone cameras and some with DSLRs. The first week was very challenging because nobody new what to expect or what to do exactly. With themes like “many” and “on the shelf” I had some people write to me asking for some advice on what to photograph. The first week went buy and I was able to choose the best photos of each theme and put them all together in a fun collage with everyone´s creative photography ideas.


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After a mild Saturday, temperatures to finish the weekend will be MUCH colder! A system to our west pushes into SE Colorado overnight. Snow showers will be possible by early Sunday morning across the I-25 corridor with a change to rain and snow showers through the afternoon. Accumulation should be minimal as most moisture looks to be light and temperatures will warm into the upper 30s and 40s through the afternoon. The main impact will be the cold along with winds gusting up to 40 mph at times. Click on the 'Weather' tab for more...
The West Nile Virus is continuing to spread across our state. So far, the disease has been confirmed in 17 counties in Colorado, including El Paso.
When the virus was discovered, the Cheyenne Mountain Zoo said it wasn't concerned about its animals getting West Nile. But now it's taking precautionary measures, with plans to innoculate raptors, and possibly elephants and tapirs.
A golden eagle at the Pueblo Zoo was found to have the virus on Thursday. And on Friday, a magpie in El Paso County also tested positive.
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Ultra Electronics Ocean Systems has been awarded a firm-fixed-price, indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity contract, worth around $47 million, for TR-343 Sonar Transducers shipsets for new construction of U.S. Navy Arleigh Burke class destroyers.
The TR-343 transducer is part of the AN/SQS-53 hull mounted sonar array assembly which is a component of AN/SQQ-89(V) acoustic sonar weapons system. The AN/SQQ-89(V) is a fully integrated surface ship undersea warfare combat system with the capability to search, detect, classify, localize, and attack submarine targets.
The contract will provide fabrication, assembly, inspection, test and delivery of TR-343 sonar transducer shipsets. Work will be performed in Braintree, Massachusetts, and is expected to be complete by March 2024. Fiscal 2018 shipbuilding and conversion (Navy) funding in the amount of $2.98 million will be obligated at time of award and will not expire at the end of the current fiscal year.
This contract was competitively procured with two offers received via the Federal Business Opportunities website. The Naval Surface Warfare Center, Crane Division, Crane, Indiana, is the contracting activity.
Rochelle Borden, President of Ultra Electronics Ocean Systems, commented: “We are delighted to be selected for the TR-343 Sonar Transducer shipset program. As a leading supplier of transducers to the US Navy for the past 50 years, we understand how vital the TR-343 program is to our US Navy surface ship’s anti-submarine warfare system and meeting the needs of future ship builds. Ultra looks forward to working with the NSWC (Naval Surface Warfare Center) to deliver essential hardware for this critical defense program.”


Do-Re-Mi with Straws
IntroductionHave you ever wondered how a musical instrument produces the beautiful sounds that it does? To make a certain note, the instrument has to make a certain sound wave. Depending on the instrument, the sound wave that is made can be affected by changing the length of part of the instrument, such as the strings in a piano or on a guitar, or a trombone’s air column. In this science activity, you will make your own musical instruments using drinking straws and explore how changing the length of the straws changes the notes that they produce.
Teisha Rowland, PhD, Science Buddies
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Officials in Maine have lifted a shelter-in-place order as the search for a suspect connected to the mass shooting that killed 18 in Lewiston Wed. night continues.
While at an event in East Calais, VT on Fri. afternoon, Sen. Welch was asked about the tragic events, calling it catastrophic.
Welch said, “My heart goes out to the families who lost loved ones when they were at bowling when they’re just socializing with friends. This is catastrophic. We shouldn’t have assault in the hands of weapons citizens especially ones who are sick and I’ve got to do all I can to try to make progress on gun safety.”
Sen. Bernie Sanders posted on ‘X’, saying, “Another day in America, another horrific shooting. No one needs a military weapon designed to massacre people. We must ban assault weapons in the United States NOW.”
Rep. Becca Balint also made a post to ‘X’ calling for stricter gun control, saying “We don’t have to live like this. Americans deserve comprehensive gun laws that keep our communities safe.”
Authorities have scoured the surrounding woods, and hundreds of acres of family-owned property, and sent dive teams with sonar to the bottom of a river as the search continues through Fri. night.


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Burlap pillow cover - love letter initials in a heart - personalized with the initials of your choice and doves handpainted in vintage white/off white, 12x16. This rustic/shabby chic pillow cover would make a great wedding or anniversary gift, home decor, wedding decor. The natural colored burlap front is lined in cotton and the back is envelope style, burlap also. Pillow insert is NOT included but you can add one above for an additional cost. Check out the fabric and paint charts and if you see a different fabric or paint color you'd prefer, just choose from the dropdown boxes. If no preference is mentioned, it will be made as shown in the picture.
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Austria: Worldwide Lyme Protest 2013
Austria was one of the 28 countries to participate in the Inaugural Worldwide Lyme Awareness Protest.
Austria held an "online" awareness event (To join them on facebook click on the icon directly below) and a one-woman demonstration at a concert in Vienna (picture below)
Marian J. Baun submitted this photo of herself as a one-woman Lyme demonstration at a Bon Jovi concert in Vienna, Austria.
Marian utilised two of Bon Jovi's song titles to demonstrate the issues of Lyme Patients:
Lyme Disease Patients "Livin' on a Prayer"
Cause of "Bad Medicine"
Well done Marian - Awesome and creative work!!


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A paradise for sailing and boating enthusiasts, Narragansett is the perfect East Coast destination for a boat rental. Charter a sailboat or rent a yacht for cruising around Narragansett and exploring this town that comes alive in the summer months. Touring Narragansett by boat is a great option for sightseeing and admiring some stunning views of the coast.
Narragansett is full of professional skippers and sailing captains who can host you and your family on a sailing tour. Explore the Narragansett beaches and points of interest along the coast, indulge in a picnic on board, or book a romantic sunset sailing cruise for two if you’re on a honeymoon or couples getaway.
A unique boating experience to enjoy in Narragansett is a fishing charter, specifically for lobster fishing. Take part in this beloved East Coast pastime and get yourself on a fishing boat with a professional captain to teach you the ins and outs of lobster fishing. Rhode Island offers other great fishing opportunities - so if you’re an angler or traveling with kids who love to fish, this is the perfect activity for you.
Narragansett is a coastal town in Rhode Island, not far from Newport, which is known for its beaches and water activities in the summer months. Boat charters, sailboat tours, and other boating activities are incredibly popular amongst both tourists and locals in Narragansett in the summer.
Captain Doug & Marcia were such great hosts with a very spacious, clean and comfortable boat! They made our day on the water so easy and fun. They were excellent at communicating with us leading up to the trip as well as very accommodating throughout. They provided waters, ice, towels and sunscreen- very helpful! They showed us some beautiful spots on the water as well. We will absolutely be booking again!
Steve gave us a truly memorable experience. We wanted a trip to honor the memory of a friend who sailed the harbor, and Steve was so accommodating and thoughtful in helping us plan the day. He has so much knowledge of sailing and of the area. We could't have asked for a better captain.
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We (4 adults and two seven year-old boys) had a lovely four-hour sail with Patrick and Monika. They were the perfect hosts, sharing both their gorgeous boat and their day with us out on the water. There was plenty of space to relax on-board while Patrick pointed out sights of interest and even stopped along the journey so that the two boys could take a dip in the bay during our sail. Could not have asked for a more perfect Sunday afternoon in Newport!
Once we booked our trip, Patrick always returned our messages quickly, usually within an hour. We were a party of 6 with 4 adults and 2 children. The boat is beautiful. We were free to move around the boat and sit up front. There isn’t a lot of space to fit everyone in the back, but with a couple people in the front, it’s perfect. Patrick was knowledgeable about the mansions and area. Overall we had a great sail!
Patrick and Monika were wonderful! They were easy to communicate and coordinate with and were very timely. The boat was great - equipped with a speaker and blankets that we forgot! Their knowledge of the Newport area was very fun and informative! We had a great time sailing around the area - would definitely recommend!
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Summer has passed us by, kids are back in school and the weather is cooling off — a little.
But earlier this summer, The Highland Park Landmark introduced another year of its annual Family Vacation Photo Contest.
We, at The Landmark, received some terrific submissions for this year’s contest.
The winner is the Poll family, who submitted a photo of their family vacation to Italy this summer. The panoramic photo was taken amongst the ruins of Pompeii by the family’s tour guide.

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The proposed £14m overhaul of Stockton’s street lights has been approved by the council’s cabinet.
It comes after the authority agreed to cut services with the loss of up to 300 jobs - and as it works towards making saving of up to £18m by the 2016-17 financial year.
Previously-agreed cuts could also result in the closure of the Wynyard Woodland Park planetarium, reductions in opening hours at libraries, and cuts to subsidies to schools and colleges for careers advice.
As reported, the street lighting initiative will see 28,000 lights replaced with a super-efficient LED to save cash on energy costs.
It is estimated that the authority spends more than £1.5m a year on running its street lights - 65% of the council’s energy bill, excluding schools.
Stockton Council’s cabinet heard that, based on the performance of the council’s existing lighting stock and predicted energy price increases, the authority’s street lighting costs are expected to soar by more than £418,000 per year by 2021.
But councillors were told that with a £14m outlay to overhaul the borough’s lights and replace all columns older than 25 years the money could be recouped in around eight years due to improved energy efficiency.
Cabinet member for regeneration and transport, Councillor Mike Smith, accepted the scheme would cost “an enormous amount of money”, but said savings made as a result of the investment “would be a big bonus in some of the costs we are going to see over the next few years.”
Councillor Steve Nelson (Labour) said some of the new LED lights had been piloted in his ward in Norton.
“I think it’s okay but some residents think it’s not quite as good,” he said.
“With these pilots there are always lessons to be learned, I’m sure it’s going to be fine.”
Ingleby Barwick councillor David Harrington (Ingleby Barwick Independent Society) said he fully supported the overhaul, adding: “We should be looking at this as a really positive investment.”
Stockton Council leader Councillor Bob Cook (Labour), said: “We have the same problems as any household with rocketing energy bills and this is one way of reducing that.”
The proposal will be considered by full council in March.

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Just hours ahead of a critical meeting on immigration reform efforts in Congress -- in which House Republicans will stake out their position on the issue -- former President George W. Bush on Wednesday cautiously waded back into political waters by stressing that the current immigration system in America is "broken."
"The laws governing the immigration system aren't working," Mr. Bush said at a naturalization ceremony at the George W. Bush Institute in Dallas. The ceremony was the first public event at the newly-opened institute, underscoring the former president's interest in immigration.
"We're a nation of immigrants... we're also a nation of laws, and we must enforce our laws," Mr. Bush said. "America can be a lawful society and a welcoming society at the same time. We can uphold our tradition of assimilating immigrants... but we have a problem."
Mr. Bush urged lawmakers currently engaged in the immigration reform debate to "keep a benevolent spirit in mind, and... understand the contributions immigrants make to our country."
It's unlikely House Republicans -- who have more to gain politically by satisfying primary voters in the next two years than by contributing to the GOP's long term prospects with Hispanic voters -- will give much credence to Mr. Bush's message. The most conservative members in the House GOP caucus have zero interest in creating a pathway to citizenship for the nation's 11 million undocumented immigrants -- which is a major part of the comprehensive bill that.
Rep. Steve King, R-Iowa,that Congress has "no moral obligation to do that. They came here to live in the shadows, they had to expect they were going to live in the shadows."
House Speaker John Boehner, R-Ohio, has already indicated he doesn't plan to put the Senate bill up for a vote. House Republicans have said they'd prefer to take an incremental approach to the issue rather than passing a big, comprehensive package. Furthermore, they say any immigration reform effort must address border security first.
Wednesday's House GOP meeting will open with remarks from Rep. Bob Goodlatte, R-Va., who will discuss the standalone immigration bills he has drafted as chair of the House Judiciary Committee. His bills would make being an illegal immigrant in the United States a federal crime and empower local law enforcement to enforce immigration laws, reform and expand the agricultural worker visa program and another to require all employers to check the legal status of employees.
Rep. Mike McCaul, R-Texas, will then review his bill, which passed out of the Homeland Security Committee, that would beef up border security. The meeting will then open up for questions and comments from other GOP members.


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The Senate on Wednesday advanced the so-called “Respect for Marriage Act”, a bill that would codify same-sex marriage into federal law. Twelve GOP senators, including Sen. Roy Blunt, joined with all Democrats to invoke cloture in a 62-37 vote. While the bill is intended to codify the Supreme Court’s ruling in Obergefell v. Hodges that found a constitutional right to same-sex civil marriages, some contend that the Act does not contain sufficient religious liberty protections.
Cardinal Timothy Dolan, chairman of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops’ Committee for Religious Liberty, expressed his disappointment with the vote, stating that the Catholic Church “will always uphold the unique meaning of marriage as a lifelong, exclusive union of one man and one woman.” Reiterating that Obergefell created “countless religious liberty conflicts”, Cardinal Dolan stated that the bill as drafted “will be used as evidence that religious believers must surrender to the state’s interest in recognizing same-sex civil marriages. Wedding cake bakers, faith-based adoption and foster care providers, religious employers seeking to maintain their faith identity, faith-based housing agencies – are all at greater risk of discrimination under this legislation.” Dolan called upon the Senate to “reverse course and consider the consequences of passing an unnecessary law that fails to provide affirmative protections for the many Americans who hold this view of marriage as both true and foundational to the common good.”
The Act now just needs 51 votes to pass out of the Senate. After that vote, the bill would move to the House, where it is expected to pass.
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African leaders are meeting in Cape Town to discuss the continent's oil industry. Countries like Nigeria are already major oil producers and exporters. But corruption and poor management mean not everyone is getting their fair share of the pie.
The new leaks of financial records illustrate how powerful individuals and companies across Africa use offshore havens to not only avoid paying taxes, but also to hide bribery and illegal dealings.
A new UN report has said that four in 10 people on Earth will be African by 2100. This demographic change requires investment in health and education in order to avoid potentially staggering humanitarian crises.
A study by a German academic says religious conflicts in sub-Saharan Africa have been on the rise for decades. Researcher Matthias Basedau says weak African states are a major cause.
The US ambassador to the UN, Nikki Haley, recently said the key to India becoming a permanent member of the UNSC is "not to touch the veto." But why would New Delhi and other aspirants accept such a position?
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There's no solid release date as yet, but the publisher has confirmed that the game is coming in 2014. It has also been revealed that it will be available as a physical release as well as a digital download. A two-dungeon demo will be launched on the 3DS eShop prior to release.
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'Beautification' of Yakub Memon grave row: Priyanka Chaturvedi hits out at BJP, asks 5 questions
Shiv Sena leader Priyanka Chaturvedi hits out at BJP on 'beautification' of Yakub Memon's grave. Throws five-point questions asking why was the family allowed to travel from Mumbai to Nagpur and why was the Janazah (Funeral) allowed for the terrorist.'Be...
Shiv Sena, BJP clash over grave of Mumbai blast mastermind
Yakub Memon was hanged after he was found guilty for his role in the 93 Mumbai serial blasts case and he was buried by his family members at the Bada Qabrastan in South Mumbai. Images have circulated since Wednesday showing a marble top and Halogen and LED lights being placed near the grave of Memon.
BJP using issue of Yakub Memon's grave to further its political interests, alleges Cong
Swinging into action following the row, Mumbai police on Thursday removed the LED lights put around the grave of Memon. Police said a probe will be carried out how LED lights and marble tiles came to "adorn" the terror convict's grave.
25 lakh for information on Dawood, 20 lakh for Shakeel: NIA
The development comes at a time when a Financial Action Task Force team is in Pakistan to undertake onsite inspection over removal of the country from the 'grey list', which signifies increased monitoring over progress on measures related to curbing money laundering and terrorism financing.
NIA announces Rs 25 lakh reward on fugitive gangster Dawood Ibrahim
The probe agency has also announced a cash reward of Rs 20 lakh on Ibrahim's close aide Shakeel Shaikh alias Chhota Shakeel, and Rs 15 lakh each on associates Haji Anees alias Anees Ibrahim Shaikh, Javed Patel alias Javed Chikna and Ibrahim Mushtaq Abdul Razzak Memon alias Tiger Memon, an official said.
FIR against ICICI, JM unit quashed in alleged fraud caseThe bank and the executives, including four former bankers, had approached the court to quash the FIR, registered in 2021, and the proceedings initiated by the police.
DHFL case: ED attaches units on 4 more floors of Ceejay HouseThis is the first time that the department is treating these assets- owned by a company which is said to be among the original developers of Ceejay House--- as ‘proceeds of crime’ in it money laundering probe linked to Iqbal Mirchi and esrtwhile DHFL promoters Kapil and Dheeraj Wadhawan.
'Dawood is in Karachi', ED quotes don's nephew in charge sheetThe ED recently filed the charge sheet in a Mumbai court. This is the same case in which NCP leader Nawab Malik is also facing prosecution.
Rajnath, Jaishankar should have negated Blinken's 'human rights abuse in India' remark: NCPMemon also wondered what message has gone to the world with the ministers allegedly keeping quiet when Blinken made the comments in their presence at a press conference. The NCP leader made the remarks while interacting with media persons here and was flanked by party chief Sharad Pawar.
Some Maha non-BJP leaders looking at options post-assembly poll resultsMemon's tweet raised eyebrows as the NCP has been at loggerheads with the BJP and has been criticising the Modi government's policies. When contacted, Memon said that the tweet should not be 'misunderstood'. In response to a question, he said he was "not joining the BJP". While Memon said that his tweet was "misunderstood", other MVA leaders, especially from the Congress, are now mulling their future in the party.
Twelve killed in massive blast in Pakistan's Karachi cityMost of the casualties are reportedly customers and staff present inside the bank which was built on top of a covered sewage channel in Karachi's Shershah area and collapsed following the explosion, the Express Tribune newspaper reported.
1993 Mumbai serial blasts convict diesKhan, a close aide of the blasts conspiracy mastermind Tiger Memon, was sentenced to 10 years in prison by the special TADA court in the case on November 24, 2006.
Gangster Iqbal Mirchi's family declared fugitive economic offenders: OfficialsThose charged include Mirchi's wife Hajra Memon and sons Junaid Memon and Asif Memon. The court of Additional Sessions Judge A A Nandgaonkar declared the three as fugitive economic offenders under section 12 of the Fugitive Economic Offenders Act of 2018, they said.
Yusuf Memon, Tiger Memon's brother and blasts convict, deadWhile Tiger Memon was allegedly the mastermind of the blasts conspiracy alongwith fugitive gangster Dawood Ibrahim, Yusuf was accused of allowing his flat and garage at Al- Husseini building in Mumbai for terrorist activities.
ED: Panama firm set up Mirchi Jr’s shell companyCountry Property Ltd, set up through Panamanian law firm Mossack Fonseca, has Junaid Memon who is the son of late drug lord Iqbal Mirchi, as sole director and shareholder of the company . The UK properties are allegedly worth several hundred crores, besides other assets identified in India, Dubai and Turkey purchased by the late Dawood aide.
1993 blasts accused nabbed by Gujarat ATSMunaf Halari was arrested from the Mumbai international airport on late Sunday night by a team of the Gujarat Anti-Terrorist Squad (ATS). The 55-year-old, travelling on a Pakistani passport, had arrived from Nairobi and was supposed to catch a Dubai- bound flight from Mumbai, said assistant commissioner of police (ATS).
Nirbhaya convicts to be hanged together, not separately: High CourtIf the convicts choose not to make any type of petition in seven days from now, the institutions/ authorities concerned will deal with the matter, as per the law, without further delay, it said.
ED raids Kapil Wadhawan’s partner Sudhakar ShettyThe association with Sudhakar Shetty, a dance bar owner-turned-builder, was elaborated in the last year forensic audit conducted by KPMG. The audit report had reportedly found diversion of over Rs 19,000 crore of bank loans to DHFL-related entities.
Maharashtra case: Third special hearing on non-working day in 2019This is the third instance when the apex court this year held hearing on a holiday. The combine on Saturday night had filed a petition in the Supreme Court seeking quashing of the Maharashtra governor's decision to swear-in BJP's Devendra Fadnavis as chief minister and demanded an immediate floor test to avoid "further horse trading" and sought urgent hearing.
LoC issued against DHFL promoter Dheeraj Wadhawan on ED requestThe ED had carried out raids at eight locations including the DHFL headquarters in connection with loans extended to Iqbal Mirchi's Sunblink. The agency is now also looking at transactions involving other companies and some Bollywood celebrities.
Mirchi Case: Wadhawans quizzed by EDThe Enforcement Directorate questions Wadhawan brothers about loans amounting Rs 2,186-crore, extended to property firm Sunblink Real Estate that is allegedly involved with gangster Iqbal Memon alias Iqbal Mirchi. However, DHFL denies the allegation.
DHFL lent Rs 2,186 crore to company under lens for Mirchi links, ED investigations revealSunblink Real Estate - which has links to gangster Iqbal Memon - is under investigation by the ED for their usage of funds. And according to new information, the real estate company also borrowed money from DHFL.
ED looking to attach Iqbal Mirchi’s 25 UK assetsThe Enforcement Directorate (ED) is now reportedly mulling over attaching 25 high-value assets in the UK that late gangster Iqbal Mirchi allegedly acquired through proceeds of crimes committed in India.
We'll soon know how 1993 bombers fled: PM Narendra ModiPM Modi talked about the 1993 Mumbai blasts in Akola on Wednesday to highlight a notice issued by the Enforcement Directorate to Sharad Pawar confidant Praful Patel for an alleged financial deal with Dawood Ibrahim aide Iqbal Memon "Mirchi".
DHFL cracks over 4% on links with firm under ED lensInvestigations by the ED have revealed that a NBFC had started giving loans to Sunblink.Load More
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When asked by kate to discuss about her new novel (Americanah) that includes the detail descriptions of black women having their hair done and also to give a brief description of her own hair, she has this to say; "That is the best question! My hair is in tiny cornrows; I have a big ponytail on the top of my head. I quite like it. It is natural.
I am a bit of a fundamentalist when it comes to black women's hair. Hair is hair – yet also about larger questions: self-acceptance, insecurity and what the world tells you is beautiful. For many black women, the idea of wearing their hair naturally is unbearable".
The response above is unique and well timed. This is because, most African women lately, believe it is akin to a taboo for them to carry their natural unique hair. They believe for one to look beautiful, you must wear Brazilian, Indian, Lace wigs or Peruvian hair.
Aside Chimamanda who is a fundamentalist towards African women hair and a strong custodian of African/black woman hair sustenance, another Nigerian who has wowed the world with her singing talent is also in the same category with Chimamanda. If human hair manufacturing company have people like her as their target audience, they will surely run into administration.


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The tax rate was voted this month and will NOT be increasing but will be staying the same in Prince Goeorges County. Check with your local realtor to see is theTAX ASSESSED Value for the home has lowered. This means the property taxes will be dropping by Mid July.
A lot of the homes have a much lower tax assessed Value I've seen some as large as $100,000+ lower than what it was tax assessed for in 2010.
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The progress in medical research has led to the understanding that cancer is a large group of heterogeneous diseases, with high variability between and within individuals. This variability sprouted the ambitious goal to improve therapeutic outcomes, while minimizing drug adverse effects through stratification of patients by the differences in their disease markers, in a personalized manner, as opposed to the strategy of "one therapy fits all". Nanotheranostics, composed of nanoparticles (NPs) carrying therapeutic and/or diagnostics probes, have the potential to revolutionize personalized medicine. There are different modalities to combine these two distinct fields into one system for a synergistic outcome. The addition of a nanocarrier to a theranostic system holds great promise. Nanocarriers possess high surface area, enabling sophisticated functionalization with imaging agents, thus gaining enhanced diagnostic ability in real-time. Yet, most of the FDA-approved theranostic approaches are based on small molecules. The theranostic approaches that are reviewed herein are paving the road towards personalized medicine through all stages of patient care: starting from screening and diagnostics, proceeding to treatment and ending with treatment follow-up. Our current review provides a broad background and highlights new insights for the rational design of theranostic nanosystems for desired therapeutic niches, while summoning the hurdles on their way to become first-line diagnostics and therapeutics for cancer patients.
Keywords: Fluorescence real-time imaging; Image-guided surgery; Molecular imaging; Polymeric nanoparticles; Precision medicine; Theranostics.
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The Rich Cultural Tapestry
Nigeria, often referred to as the “Giant of Africa,” is not just known for its oil reserves, but also for its diverse and vibrant entertainment scene. With a population of over 200 million people, Nigeria boasts a rich cultural tapestry that is reflected in its music, film, fashion, and art. From traditional dances to modern music genres, Nigerian entertainment has captivated audiences both at home and abroad.
Music that Moves the Nation
Nigeria has made its mark on the global stage with its unique music styles, notably Afrobeat and Afrobeats. Afrobeat originated in the 1970s with the legendary musician Fela Kuti, who fused traditional West African rhythms with funk and jazz. This genre continues to evolve today, with contemporary artists like Burna Boy, Wizkid, and Tiwa Savage taking Afrobeat to new heights.
Another popular music genre in Nigeria is Afrobeats, which is characterized by its fusion of African rhythms with elements of hip-hop, dancehall, and reggae. Artists like Davido, Olamide, and Yemi Alade have gained international recognition with their catchy Afrobeats tunes, making Nigeria a powerhouse in the global music industry.
The Nollywood Phenomenon
Nigeria’s film industry, known as Nollywood, is the second-largest film industry in the world after India’s Bollywood. Nollywood produces thousands of movies annually, catering to both local and international audiences. These films often explore themes such as love, family, and social issues, resonating with viewers across the globe.
Nollywood has not only gained recognition for its prolific output but also for its unique storytelling techniques and high-quality productions. Notable films like “Lionheart,” “The Wedding Party,” and “Up North” have garnered international acclaim and helped put Nigerian cinema on the map.
The Nigerian fashion industry has also experienced significant growth in recent years, with Nigerian designers making waves both locally and globally. Traditional Nigerian fabrics such as Ankara and Aso-oke have gained popularity in the fashion world, with designers incorporating them into modern and cutting-edge designs.
Nigerian fashion designers have showcased their talent on international runways and have dressed celebrities like Beyoncé, Naomi Campbell, and Lupita Nyong’o. With their bold and vibrant designs, Nigerian fashion designers are making a mark in the global fashion industry and promoting African aesthetics.
Unleashing Artistic Expression
The artistic scene in Nigeria is thriving, with talented visual artists, sculptors, and photographers making their mark. Art festivals and exhibitions are held regularly, providing a platform for artists to showcase their work and engage with art enthusiasts.
Nigerian artists often draw inspiration from the country’s rich history and diverse cultures, exploring themes of identity, social issues, and political commentary. Their artworks range from traditional paintings to contemporary installations and reflect the complexity and beauty of Nigerian society.
A Growing Industry with Challenges
While Nigeria’s entertainment industry continues to thrive, it does face certain challenges. Piracy remains a significant issue, with unauthorized copies of movies and music flooding the market, depriving artists of their rightful earnings.
Furthermore, infrastructure limitations, such as inadequate cinemas and production facilities, hinder the full potential of the industry. However, despite these challenges, Nigerian entertainers continue to push boundaries and captivate audiences with their talent and creativity.
A Glimpse into the Future
The Nigerian entertainment industry shows no signs of slowing down. As technology advances and distribution channels evolve, Nigerian artists have greater access to global platforms, allowing them to reach wider audiences and showcase their talent on an international scale.
Collaborations between Nigerian and international artists are becoming more prevalent, leading to the fusion of different musical and cinematic influences. This cross-pollination of ideas and styles will undoubtedly contribute to the growth and diversification of Nigeria’s entertainment scene.
With its rich cultural heritage and dynamic talent pool, Nigeria’s entertainment industry is poised to continue making waves both locally and globally. From its infectious music beats to its captivating films and cutting-edge fashion, Nigeria is cementing its position as a global entertainment hub. Do not overlook this beneficial external source we’ve selected to improve your educational journey. Visit it and find out additional aspects of the subject addressed. Discover this helpful research.
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Ex-Central African Leader Flees to France
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The Central African Republic's former prime minister fled Friday after being granted asylum in France, ending five months holed up in the French Embassy after a coup here.
Martin Ziguele, appointed in 2001 by ousted president Ange-Felix Patasse, had been hiding at the French Embassy in Bangui, the Central African Republic's capital, since rebel troops supporting self-proclaimed President Francois Bozize seized power in March.
Announcing Ziguele's departure, new Communications Minister Parfait Mbaye said it would pave the way for improving relations between the Central African Republic and France.
Ziguele left Bangui on Friday for Libreville, capital of neighboring Gabon, where he was expected to continue to France.
He and other senior officials of the former regime are accused of embezzlement of public funds. Bozize recently promised prosecution of all those responsible for such crimes.
The communications minister said authorities agreed to led Ziguele go for "humanitarian reasons."
Since coming to power, Bozize has arranged a national reconciliation government, including members of the political opposition, Patasse's former ruling party, the military and rebels. In mid-April, the government promised to hold elections in 18-30 months.
Central African Republic _ a country of about 3.6 million people that is rich in gold, diamonds and uranium _ has been plagued by military revolts and other uprisings since gaining independence from France in 1960.


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text: Holland Haus is a new condo and townhouse development By Isroc Building International Inc. currently in preconstruction at 123 Holland Street West, Bradford West Gwillimbury . Available units start from $490,000. Holland Haus has a total of 110 units.Life at Holland Haus exemplifies the perfect blend of well connected urban living, surrounded by nature. Set encircling a tranquil garden courtyard this master-planned carefree, low maintenance community will be home to a ultra modern eight storey condominium and a collection of avant-garde, spacious townhome residences. The visionary homes designs come standard with outstanding features and contemporary finishings. Living here, you will be part of the accessible and walkable downtown core of the vibrant town of Bradford. Holland Haus residents will appreciate the harmonious small town contemporary living, combined with a plethora of neighbourhood amenities and ideal lifestyle choices.


Interestingly, the patent relates to Internet Protocol (IP) communication systems and, more particularly, to broadband telephony services having "distributed local gateways". Don't all broadband telephony services use "distributed local gateways"? After all, you need distributed local gateways to help get cheaper rates. So Does this mean Packet8 can go after Vonage, AT&T, Time Warner, and all the other providers of broadband telephony for patent infringement? Patent
I'll have to contact my sourcs at 8x8 and find out exactly what this patent entails. Stay tuned...
Relatedly, since its establishment in 1987, 8x8 has been awarded seventy-three (73) United States patents covering a variety of voice and video communications, processing and storage technologies.
Also, Packet8 is up 1.5% and Vonage is down 5.99%. Coincidence?


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- Linda Yau
Zipperhead was a multisensory ride I'll never forget.
- Kami Lambert
Film Dept, Columbia University
Zipperhead is a spellbinding musical and visual exploration of post-9/11 America by progressive rockers Sineparade and artist Alex Itin. Wonderfully provocative and original.
- Michael Cesarczyk
Writer Greenpiont Gazzette
Zipperhead is a contemporary rock opera by the Brooklyn based group Sineparade. It is about a stock broker who finds that his life is changing dramatically after 9/11. The music is smart and lively, and the accompanying video track by Alex Itin is mesmerizing. The whole piece is very effective. I can't wait to see it again, performed at 17 Frost.
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Six hours of previously unseen interview footage from 1968 reveal the final years in the life of Israel’s founder, David Ben Gurion. Excluded from leadership, he critically observes the Zionist enterprise and examines his own mind and feelings. Based on the key highlights of this interviewe, the film reveals his prophecy and worldview.
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Q: This is embarrassing, but I never really paid attention to whether food was organic or not, and why I should care. I also have no idea what the difference between organic and non-GMO food is. Can you fill me in on the basics? —Nancy B., Cincinnati
A: First of all, don’t be embarrassed. It’s not always easy to get the facts on these important topics, in large part because for more than two decades, information about dramatic changes in how our food is produced has been suppressed, and people have only been discovering the truth in bits and pieces.
“So many truths [about our food] have been whitewashed,” says Carey Gillam, a writer for US Right to Know and the author of the new book Whitewash. “By pouring more and more pesticides on crops, we’re getting less healthy soil, less healthy food, and potentially a range of carcinogenic and endocrine-disrupting chemicals in our breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
“The chemical industry is doing exactly what the tobacco industry did decades ago,” continues Gillam. It puts forth “an orchestrated effort to keep the public in the dark about real and serious dangers about chemicals found in our food, our water, and our own bodies.”
In a similar way to how people woke up to the dangers of pesticides in our environment from Silent Spring author Rachel Carson in the 1960s, Gillam says we need to again pay attention to the many risks of pesticide use, be aware, and be engaged on this issue to protect ourselves, our food, our health, and our environment. Here’s what you need to know:
Although foods may look like they used to, several key foods now are radically different on the inside because they’re genetically engineered to confer new traits. Almost all of the genetically modified foods on the market have been altered to either produce their own pesticide or to tolerate chemical herbicides such as Roundup weed killer.
All of the top six GM crops in the U.S.—sugar beets, soy, alfalfa, corn, canola (canola oil), and cotton (cottonseed oil)—are genetically modified to be herbicide tolerant, which means lots of extra herbicide is being sprayed on the plant, and that has led to weed resistance. Farmers, in turn, sometimes use up to four times more herbicide than they used to in an effort to combat resistant weeds. Spraying so much herbicide adversely affects the beneficial microorganisms in the soil, which makes the plant more vulnerable to disease.
Research shows that the process of genetic engineering itself causes unintended consequences in the DNA of the plant, which pose health risks. However, the risks associated with the herbicide sprayed on most GM crops are now considered much more serious. In 2015, the International Agency for Research on Cancer declared glyphosate, the active ingredient in Roundup, a probable human carcinogen. Research also suggests that glyphosate is an endocrine (or hormone) disruptor.
Organic vs. Non-GMO
The best way we can affect positive change in our food system and environment is through what we buy. To make an informed choice, be sure to know the difference between organic and non-GMO foods.
Products that have the USDA Organic seal cannot, by law, contain any GMO ingredients. They also must be produced without irradiation, sewage sludge, antibiotics, growth hormones, synthetic chemical fertilizers, and synthetic chemical pesticides (including glyphosate), many of which have been linked to a number of health problems, including neurologic and endocrine system disorders, and cancer. Buying organic means supporting an environmentally beneficial food production system that sustains the health of soils, ecosystems, and people. Plus, reviews of multiple studies indicate that organic foods are more nutritious than non-organic foods. One thing to keep in mind, though, is that organic certification does not require testing for GMOs.
Non-GMO Project Verified
On the other hand, products that carry the Non-GMO Project Verified label are independently verified to be in compliance with North America’s only third party standard for GMO avoidance, including the testing of at-risk ingredients. That’s important to know to help us avoid GMOs. But a Non-GMO Project Verified label will not let us know if the food was sprayed with chemical pesticides.
The Best Ways to Avoid GMOs & Pesticides
In my book Going Against GMOs, I call GMOs and the pesticides that go with them the food and environmental issue of our time. In fact, they’re two of the primary reasons why many people choose to buy organic, which is the best strategy for avoiding synthetic chemical pesticides.
For added protection against glyphosate, the most widely used pesticide, look for the “Glyphosate Residue Free” label, which you will be able to see on more products in the future. (See below.)
To avoid both GMOs and pesticides, seek out USDA Organic foods, preferably also labeled with the Non-GMO Project Verified label. The two widely used seals together give extra insurance to help you chose nutritious, unadulterated, non-GMO food.
The New Food Label on the Market
Concern about glyphosate herbicide on food has become such a hot-button issue that The Detox Project, a research and certification platform that uses an FDA-registered food testing lab to test for toxic chemicals, launched a new “Glyphosate Residue Free” food label earlier this year.
Heavenly Organics and Chosen Foods were among the first wave of “Glyphosate Residue Free” brands to enter the U.S. grocery market this summer. Many large brands, including USDA organic and non-GMO certified brands, also have shown deep interest in the new certification. You can learn more about Glyphosate Residue Free certified products at detoxproject.org.
The Underreported Food Issue
The world’s most popular weed killer, glyphosate-based Roundup, is sprayed on most genetically modified foods and many non-GMO foods as well. For decades, the herbicide has been touted as safe enough to drink, but a growing body of evidence ties the chemical to cancers and a host of other health threats.
In Whitewash, due out October 10, veteran journalist Carey Gillam reveals in startling detail hidden secrets about the herbicide, the chemical corporation that produces it, and the tactics the company employed to get the chemical to be so widely used in our modern agricultural system.

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In Regional Roundup, we've gathered the top stories from each of our eight weekly newspapers each week. Here are the regional stories you don't want to miss from July 23 to July 30.
Nine special education students at Aurora High School went on a memorable overnight trip to Punderson State Park just before the school year ended — a first year journey for the class.
A Cuyahoga Falls man, who has spent the past six months in prison, is disputing his sentence of 30 years after trying to buy a teenage bride.
Two former hudson residents were among those remembered July 23 in Holland as the Netherlands observed a national day of mourning for 194 Dutch victims of Malaysia Airlines Flight 17, which was shot down over the Ukraine.
Andrew Moncheck, a 2014 Stow Munroe-Falls High School graduate, died July 19 at Akron General Medical Center from injuries suffered in a July 12 crash.
View photos and videos from what is going on at the Summit County Fair.
A Northfield Center man was sentenced to four years in prison after pleading guilty to a third-degree felony charge of aggravated vehicular homicide.
A Streetsboro man is facing felony drug and evidence tampering charges after being arrested July 9 for growing and possessing a large amount of marijuana at his Delaware Trail residence.
A 54-year-old Youngstown man was killed July 21 in a single-car accident in the 9700 block of Route 91 and the accident remains under investigation.


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Exceptionally pretty flower arrangement, you cannot take your eyes off from. One can whisper any message with this Whisper Wind, for your beloved, spouse or friend’s birthday. With dark green seasonal leaves, this bouquet scores a perfect ten. A really opulent-looking hat box arrangement with gorgeous white baby roses as the florist's choice. Generally speaking, the Whisper Wind is well suited for almost every occasion and purpose.
Confused about what to bring along to a wedding, or attending a birthday party where you want to compliment the lady of the house with something as charming as her? gift them a lovely bunch of fresh flowers, a heart-warming arrangement.


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In one of his first major acts after moving from general counsel to acting CEO, Allen Parker has created a new working group at Wells Fargo & Co. aimed at taking on the scandal-plagued bank’s regulatory and compliance challenges.
Parker named Derek Flowers, a 21-year bank veteran who is currently its chief credit and market risk officer, to head the new “strategic execution and operations group.” Flowers will report directly to Parker. Neither Flowers nor Parker were available for comment Thursday.
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When the glass is damaged by external forces, the fragments will be similar to the honeycomb-like obtuse small particles, not easy to cause serious damage to the human body.
The impact strength of tempered glass of the same thickness is $number times of ordinary glass, and the flexural strength is $number times of ordinary glass.
Tempered glass has good thermal stability, can withstand the temperature difference is ordinary glass 3 times times, can withstand 300 ℃ temperature change.
The first is that the strength is several times higher than the ordinary glass, bending resistance.
The second is the use of security, its capacity to improve the fragile nature, even if the glass damage is not sharp-angle small fragments, the human body damage greatly reduced. Tempered Glass is $number than ordinary glass, which can withstand the change of temperature difference of more than 250 degrees, and has obvious effect on preventing thermal burst. is a kind of safety glass. To guarantee the safety of qualified materials in high-rise buildings.
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The Swedish Government should oppose the controversial digital tax proposals from the EU Commission and work with the OECD to find an internationally acceptable solution.
As reported previously, on March 21 the Commission presented its digital tax package. The plan to introduce a regional Digital Services Tax (DST) and a Digital Permanent Establishment rule in the EU has since been heavily debated and criticized internationally.
The Swedish Ministry of Finance has asked stakeholders to provide comments on the proposal. The Confederation of Swedish Enterprise (CSE) sent their response to the Ministry on April 23.
The CSE strongly believes that the tax challenges stemming from the digitalization of the economy is a global issue requiring a global solution.
They are concerned that the EU Commission jeopardizes the work of the OECD through the introduction of a unilateral regional solution. The interim DST proposed by the Commission does not tax corporate profits but their turnover. Consequently, also companies that are making losses will be taxed. The CSE finds this unacceptable. In addition, the temporary DST runs the risk of becoming permanent, especially since there is no mechanism to ensure its withdrawal when an internationally accepted solution is at hand.
Furthermore, they remark that a digital PE definition in an EU Directive creates a parallel system to the OECD. In contrast to recommendations and guidelines stemming from the OECD, interpretations of EU Directives are governed by court decisions from the European Court of Justice (ECJ). Even if the OECD were to adopt the same PE definition as proposed by the Commission, something which seems highly unlikely, over time the two definitions will undoubtedly evolve and be interpreted differently, resulting in increased uncertainty, conflicting taxation claims and international double taxation. Since many of the companies having to pay the tax initially are from the US, the proposals increase the risk of aggravating trade and tax tensions across the Atlantic. Such a development would be very harmful to Sweden.
The CSE fears that the Commission’s proposals will open the door to a completely new system for allocating international taxation rights across countries. In addition, they express their concern that the proposals favor countries with big markets at the expense of smaller countries like Sweden.
In conclusion the CSE urges the Swedish government to oppose and reject the proposals by the Commission and instead continue to work closely and actively with the OECD to find a solution to the tax challenges posed by the digitalization of the economy, based on international consensus.Skatter


By Allen Cary, Director of Marketing, Ophir-Spiricon
Measuring the propagation parameters of a laser beam is an important method of understanding the quality of the laser beam and predicting its performance for various laser applications. For this reason, it is one of the major specifications required by laser users and reported by laser manufacturers. Ophir-Spiricon has been a leader in providing instruments dedicated to this important measurement. There are currently three different instruments available under the Spiricon and Photon brands, and in this article we will explain the differences between them and the reasons for these different approaches to making this measurement. Hopefully, this will assist you in deciding which approach is best for your laser and laser application.
The M2 Beam propagation measurement is made by observing how a laser beam behaves when focused with a lens. The ISO 11142 protocol calls for measurements to be made along the z-axis of a beam, both around the waist formed by the lens and additionally at positions at least two Rayleigh ranges away from the waist. At least 5 beam measurements are made at the waist and 5 more at the far field positions. From these measurements a curve fit determines the M2 value. A perfect Gaussian TEM00 laser beam will have an M2 value of 1.


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Costco’s recent entry into online grocery is being put to the test ahead of the holidays with email marketing efforts geared toward generating awareness and trial usage.
Costco launched its two variations of online grocery roughly a month ago and has been engaging members with email marketing to
IRI is launching enhancements to a tracking solution that measures online purchase data from major online retailers.
The company has expanded its E-Market Insights measurement and insights solution to provide more granular online sales measurements based on shopper purchasing data
Leading meal kit provider Sun Basket is launching premium protein options for consumers who want grass-fed ribeyes or wild-caught shrimp.
The company will allow shoppers to choose grass-fed filet mignon, wild-caught halibut and other options in lieu of the existing beef and salmon options o
A startup in Southern California is selling meal kits that are focused on sustainable seafood.
According to an article in The Memo, the new meal kit service called Trashfish is trying to fix how seafood is harvested.
Founded this September by Ren Ostry, Trashfish is “the grassroots


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Ted's Montana Grill, an American West inspired restaurant, now offers a safe, convenient way to purchase premium steak cuts and fresh burger grinds for next day delivery with its Butcher Shoppe program. Ted’s Butcher Shoppe features American bison raised without hormones or steroids and premium beef. The aged steaks are hand-cut to order and the high-quality meat is ground twice daily before safely packaging to arrive fresh, never frozen.
Guests nationwide can purchase from a variety of options including the Delmonico Ribeye, Ted’s Filet, New York Strip, Ground Beef or Ground Bison, complete with Ted’s proprietary seasoning. To help stock the freezer, Ted’s Specialty Boxes include a large variety of steaks and grind available as beef or bison only, or a selection of both.
“While the pandemic continues to impact the meat supply chain, Ted’s remains committed to seeking convenient and safe ways to support its guests, local farmers and ranchers,” says George McKerrow, CEO and co-founder of Ted’s Montana Grill. “Our Butcher Shoppe is the perfect solution to a nutritious family meal and a flavorful steak dinner with the simple click of a button.”
As the symbol of the American Spirit, Ted’s Montana Grill features the largest bison menu in the world. Bison is the leanest protein available, nutrient-dense, higher in protein and iron than any other meat, rich in omega-3 fatty acids and has lower cholesterol levels than chicken.
“Our all-natural bison are raised at ranches throughout the American West. When you enjoy a flavorful steak or a juicy burger from our Butcher Shoppe, you know just where it came from and why it tastes so much better,” adds McKerrow.
To place an order, please visit https://www.TedsButcherShoppe.com.
News and information presented in this release has not been corroborated by WTWH Media LLC.


WESTMINSTER - A public meeting got heated Wednesday night as state transportation officials discussed a deal that would allow a private company to take over the operation of U.S. 36.
People packed into the City Park Recreation Center in Westminster to hear the Colorado Department of Transportation's plan to lease the highway to Australian-based Plenary Roads.
Under the terms of the deal, Plenary Roads will partially finance the second phase of the U.S. 36 project and in return will collect tolls on the corridor until the expiration of the contract. While the highway will not become fully tolled, it will include an HOV/toll lane in each direction when completed.
Several people in the meeting began yelling in anger and booed when CDOT officials said the contract with Plenary will not be publicly disclosed. Some attendees left early.
"I don't want my tax money and corporate tax dollars going back to Australia for our roads, our infrastructure that we've sold out," said one woman during public comment.
"I would never as a business owner sign any kind of contract unless I could read word for word everything," attendee Travis Smith said. "This should be available to the public."
CDOT has released an "executive summary" of the contract with Plenary, but said Wednesday the contract will not become public until it's finalized.
Representative Tracy Kraft-Tharp (D-Arvada) said she is also concerned about the public and lawmakers only being able to see a summary of CDOT's contract with Plenary Roads.
She said she asked CDOT to let just one Senator and one House member review the full contract, but has gotten no response.
Kraft-Tharp said she does agree that the deal is necessary to fund construction on U.S. 36.
"We don't have money to pay for it," Kraft-Tharp said. "We barely have money to maintain transportation and roads in the state. In order to do projects like this, we have to find innovative ways of financing them. The public-private projects are one of the ways to do that."
The department's spokesperson Amy Ford said the deal with Plenary Roads is set to go through "by the end of the month."
CDOT signed U.S. 36 contract in June. CDOT officials admitted they should have had a public meeting before signing the contract.
On Thursday, CDOT will hold a public meeting at the Louisville Recreation Center at 6:30 p.m. In addition, CDOT will meet with state legislators on Thursday to go over details of the plan.
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