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SF MoMA – Patterns of Speculation
An installation environment that combines applied supergraphic elements and seating units that contain video monitors and projectors, immersing viewers in a matrix of enlarged three-dimensional data patterns.
Patterns of Speculation
February 6 through July 7, 2009
San Francisco Museum of Modern Art
Organized by the San Francisco Museum of Art (SFMOMA) and Henry Urbach, SFMOMA’s Helen Hilton Raiser Curator of Architecture and Design, the exhibition is unorthodox in that it combines two approaches to showing architecture in a gallery: video documentation of the studio’s built work and an environment, designed by J. MAYER H., that presents the architect’s spatial language at full scale.
Central to the studio’s experimental approach is a deep engagement with a ubiquitous yet often ignored image type: data protection patterns, such as those found lining bank envelopes and shipping labels. These patterns—typically composed of numbers, letters, or logos—serve to conceal other information. Data protection patterns have become a fertile terrain for J. MAYER H. as the studio translates these patterns across media and scales to express its distinctive design language.
Partner in charge:
Jürgen Mayer H.


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Washington, Feb 13 (AP/UNB) — A top U.S. commander said Tuesday that he has not seen any effort by North Korea to curtail its nuclear weapons program since President Donald Trump and Kim Jong Un met for nuclear talks last year.
Army Gen. Robert Abrams testified before the Senate Armed Services Committee ahead of Trump's second meeting with Kim later this month in Hanoi, Vietnam. The U.S. hopes North Korea will give up its nuclear weapons in exchange for an end to punishing international sanctions.
Abrams called the second meeting a "positive sign of continued dialogue," but added, "We have not observed activity that's consistent with a full-court press on denuclearization."
He said there has been a reduction in tensions along the Korean Demilitarized Zone — the buffer zone between North and South Korea — and cited he North's decision to stop missile tests and other provocative actions, but said, "Little to no verifiable change has occurred in North Korea's military capabilities."
Abrams noted it has been some 440 days since North Korea conducted a missile test or a nuclear weapons explosion. But he said North Korea's existing capabilities, along with its continued development of advanced conventional systems, remain unchecked.
"The only observable change has been a reduction in the attention and bellicosity the regime layers onto its military activities. Since the end of 2017, Pyongyang has reduced its hostile rhetoric and halted media coverage of Kim Jong Un's attending capstone events such as large-scale, live-fire training or special operations raids on mock-up alliance targets," Abrams said.
"It is, however, too soon to conclude that a lower profile is indicative of lesser risk," Abrams said.
He advised the committee to maintain a force in the region to deter any possible aggression by North Korea against the United States, South Korea or regional allies. There are about 28,500 U.S. troops stationed in South Korea.
Kuala Lumpur, Feb 12 (AP/UNB) — Malaysian authorities have seized a record 30 tons of pangolin and pangolin products in eastern Sabah state on Borneo, the biggest such bust in the country, a wildlife monitoring group said Tuesday.
The monitoring network Traffic said in a statement that Sabah police this month uncovered two major pangolin processing facilities, throwing a spotlight on Sabah's role in the sourcing and trafficking of the endangered scaly mammal.
Sabah police said over the weekend they had seized three refrigerated containers containing 1,800 boxes filled with frozen pangolins, another 572 frozen pangolins in separate freezers, 61 live pangolins and 361 kilograms of pangolin scales. Two bear paws and carcasses of four flying fox were also recovered. A 35-year-old Malaysian man, believed to be a factory manager, has been detained.
The pangolin is said to be the most widely trafficked mammal in the world, and its scales are in high demand in Asia for use in traditional Chinese medicine. The scales are made of keratin, the same material in human fingernails. Their meat is also considered a delicacy in China and other Asian countries.
Sabah police chief Omar Mammah said in the statement that initial investigations showed the facility has operated for seven years and that the suspect had bought the pangolins from local illegal hunters for distribution locally and to the neighboring state of Sarawak. He estimated the haul to be worth at least 8.4 million ringgit ($2 million).
Traffic said the whole pangolin bodies found frozen and boxed were likely to have been sold for meat consumption.
"Including this bust, Sabah has been implicated in over 40 tons of pangolin smuggling since August 2017, including 13 tons of African pangolin scales," it said.
It said the seizures came a decade after Sabah authorities discovered logbooks in 2009 kept by another pangolin trafficking ring. It said the logbooks revealed that about 22,200 pangolins were killed and 834.4 kilograms of pangolin scales sourced throughout the state and supplied to the syndicate over 13 months.
There were occasional seizures of live and processed pangolins since then. But a massive seizure of African pangolin scale shipments in 2017 at a Sabah port and at the Kuala Lumpur International airport originating from Sabah has since highlighted Sabah's emerging role as a transit point in the global trafficking of pangolin scales from Africa to Asia, TRAFFIC said.
The latest "seizure and the 2009 discovery confirm that Borneo is still an important source of pangolins for the illegal trade," Traffic communications officer Elizabeth John told the Associated Press.
Kabul, Feb 12 (AP/UNB) — Afghanistan's first president following the withdrawal of Soviet troops from the country and the collapse in 1992 of Kabul's pro-communist government, Sibghatullah Mujadidi, has died. He was 93.
The white-turbaned and soft-spoken Mujadidi was a mentor to former President Hamid Karzai, who had belonged to his anti-communist resistance group during the 1980's Soviet invasion of Afghanistan.
Mujadidi's guerrilla group — the U.S.-backed Afghan National Liberation Front — was perhaps the smallest and most moderate of guerrilla groups fighting to oust the former Red Army from Afghanistan.
The Soviet invasion came at the height of the Cold War between America and the former Soviet Union. The last Soviet soldier withdrew from Afghanistan on Feb. 15, 1989, ending a 10-year invasion that had failed to defeat the U.S.-backed anti-communist guerrillas who were known at the time as mujahedeen, or holy warriors.
President Ronald Reagan called the mujahedeen freedom fighters. Some later became the Taliban while others were known as warlords who later turned political leaders in Afghanistan. Some rights activists have accused the warlords of fomenting Afghanistan's post-2001 decline, contributing to the nation's insecurity and widespread corruption.
Following the collapse of the communist government, Mujadidi in 1992 served for two months as Afghanistan's president in line with an agreement signed in Mecca, Saudi Arabia, by the leaders of all the mujahedeen groups who had fought the former Soviet Union.
Mujadidi stepped down as he said he would, according to the agreement, but his successor, Burhanuddin Rabbani, who was to serve for four months instead hung on to power for four years. The agreement broke down and a brutal war between rival mujahedeen groups engulfed the Afghan capital of Kabul, killing tens of thousands of mostly civilians until the Taliban took power in 1996.
During the Taliban rule, Mujadidi lived outside of Afghanistan and returned to the country following the U.S.-led invasion in 2001 that drove the Taliban from power. He served as head of the first post-Taliban Loya Jirga, the 2,500-member council of elders or "grand gathering" that eventually crafted Afghanistan's current constitution.
He also briefly served as head of the government High Peace Council tasked with trying to find a peaceful end to Afghanistan's war.
An ethnic Pashtun from Kabul, Mujadidi came from a deeply respected religious family, who often advised former Afghan kings on matters of religion.
"He was always seeking peace and stability for Afghanistan, but he died before he could see his wish fulfilled," said Attaulrahman Salim, deputy head of the peace council. "We are still a country at war."
New Delhi, Feb 12 (AP/UNB) — Seventeen people died in a fire early Tuesday at a hotel in western New Delhi that left at least four others injured, police said.
The fire at the Arpit Palace Hotel has been extinguished, but authorities are still investigating what sparked it, Deputy Police Commissioner Mandeep Singh Randhawa said.
"We have to check the stability of the structure, check every room," Randhawa said.
The hotel is located in Karol Bagh, an area in India's capital city full of shops and budget hotels that is popular with tourists.
Twenty-five fire engines responded to the blaze, which had engulfed all but the ground floor of the five-story hotel, fire officer Vijay Paul said.
About three dozen people were rescued from the hotel, Paul said.
Among those rescued was Sivanand Chand, 43, a hotel guest who was jolted awake around 4 a.m., struggling to breathe.
"When I got out of my room, I could hear 'help, help!' from adjoining rooms," Chand told The Associated Press, adding that he opened the window and saw flames rising very fast.
"In 15 minutes, the whole room was black," he said.
The rescue took about 30 minutes because fire engine ladders could not initially reach Chand's floor, he said.
The injured were taken to hospitals, but their medical conditions were not immediately known.
Istanbul , Feb 12 (AP/UNB) — A military helicopter crashed Monday in a residential area of Istanbul while trying to make an emergency landing, killing four soldiers on board, Turkish officials said.
The UH-1 type helicopter crashed on the grounds of a housing complex in the Cekmekoy district on Istanbul's Asian side, Gov. Ali Yerlikaya told reporters at the site. No one on the ground was hurt.
It was the second UH-1 crash in a residential area in Istanbul in the past three months.
In November, a military helicopter with five soldiers on board crashed during a training mission after hitting the roof of a building in the Sancaktepe neighborhood, also on Istanbul's Asian side.
The four soldiers in Monday's crash were hospitalized with injuries but Yerlikaya later told reporters they did not survive.
The cause of the crash was not immediately known. The military said it had launched an investigation.
Television images showed emergency services working near the wreckage close to children's swings on a playground and thick smoke rising from the ground.

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Introduction of Nakashima Propeller
Nakashima Propeller Co., Ltd.
First let me give you an overview of our company. Nakashima Propeller was founded in 1926, and will see its 77th anniversary this year. At present, we have a staff of about 350 persons, and the total sales of the Nakashima group amount to some Ä13 billion. Our headquarters and main factory are located in Okayama City, Japan. We have business offices in major cities in Japan, plus a well established post-delivery servicing network overseas.
The products we handle include the following:
- Fixed pitch propellers, ranging from 20 cm to 10 m in diameters, up to 100 tons in weight, including units of all sizes from small ones for pleasure boats, fishing boats and coastal ships to very big ones for 300,000dwt VLCCs and 8,000 TEU class containerships;
- Controllable pitch propellers for all types of ships from oceangoing passenger ships to shuttle oil tankers;
- Side thrusters, both fixed pitch and controllable pitch types;
- Becker rudders;
- Joystick control systems (NATACS)
- Water jets;
- Complete sets of shafting systems, and
- Steering gears.
Thus we can supply all kinds of propulsion system as total package supplier.
In particular in the Japanese market for large fixed pitch propellers for oceangoing ships, we hold an approximately 70% share, and in the world market for this item including South Korea, Taiwan and China, our share reaches about 30%.
Next, let me tell you what we aim at and what we do about propellers. First, we want to be a design-minded company, which is our corporate ideal or objective. Second, I would like to tell about keywords regarding propellers. The third of my topics is our investment in facilities and product development.
Regarding our ideal of becoming a design-minded company, we have developed as a specialized propeller manufacturer for almost 80 years. In the past, when hearing about a propeller, people tended to think first of a “casting” because of the way it was produced, and seldom to appreciate the propulsive performance a propeller carries out. So we thought we should give more emphasis on its design aspect, and decided to promote ourselves as a design-minded company. What we consider an ideal company is a company with an excellent design capability. What we mean by design capability is the ability to achieve the following.
1) Anticipating the needs of the times, and creating an innovative technology under the business policy of the company.
Concept and research
2) Flexibly applying technologies developed in other areas of specialization.
3) Incorporating basics and applications into the production systems of our main products.
Linking these three key factors in a spiral form, we can go up every time we complete a turn. Our aim is to bring each such turn to bear on the quality of our products. Since realizing the target requires precise imaging of the product we want to create, design takes on an important role. The same may apply to the business image as well. You may often hear about R&D, which stands for research and development, but we add another D and think in terms of RD&D, that is, research, development and design.
Now, we come to the second theme, keywords regarding propellers. Regarding propellers, we have three technical keywords: efficiency, cavitation and strength. The relative weights of these three elements vary with the time. How we can successfully adapt ourselves to that variation determines the power of our corporate development. We have to anticipate the wave which would result from the variation in relative weight, and create a wave of our own. This is where the need for design-mindedness comes into the picture. Then, let me tell you which of the elements was given greater emphasis in one era or another in the environment of propellers, and how we have adapted to the shifting emphasis.
First, we saw an era of strength. In the earliest days of propellers, the overriding emphasis was on their freedom from breaking anyhow. To meet this requirement, we improved this aspect by changing the propeller material from cast iron to manganese bronze, and from manganese to nickel aluminum bronze.
Then came an era of efficiency. Since the 1970s, top priority was given to efficiency in pursuit of energy saving, and we met this requirement by creating low-speed large-diameter propellers.
Next came an era of living comfort. The interest in living comfort gave birth to pleasant propellers relatively free from vibration. This was embodied in high skew propellers.
The next keyword is cavitation. As ships became increasingly fast, interest was focused on super-cavitation propellers. For the speed range over 35 knots, surface propellers came into use.
Now, propellers meeting all these requirements are in demand, We have developed a new type PAI propeller, whose energy loss is reduced, and whose efficiency further enhanced, by having only the propeller blades eliminate the hub vortex.
Now I have come to my third theme, investment in facilities and product development by Nakashima. In plant facilities and equipment, we have actively invested since the 1970s. This has been focused on computer-aided designing and drafting. For this CAD process, we equipped ourselves with an NC blade surface machining device under five axis control for precise machining of complex three-dimensional blade surfaces. In 1981, we equipped ourselves for NC-machining the blade surfaces of propellers of all diameters from 20 cm to 10 m, and in 1995 acquired the ISO 9001 LR certificate.
Next, let me tell you the development of new type propellers. By applying the NASA's blade form theory and the finite element method of the University of Southern California in the U.S., we have developed a number of characteristic propellers. Among others, our high skew propeller made the subsequent world of propellers dramatically different from what it had been. An American manufacturer was ahead of us in developing a high skew propeller, but it was Japanese manufacturers that worked out high skew propellers which succeeded in penetrating the market as commercial products. High skew propellers involved some technical challenges that had to be met. They were sophisticated fluid analysis, sophisticated strength analysis and sophisticated three-dimensional blade surface machining techniques.
Looking at high skew propellers from the standpoint of a design-minded company, they called for:
Identifying the demand of the times (concept);
Developing elemental technologies as basics (research), and
Bringing peripheral technologies up to date (manufacturing).
Underlying all these aspects, there was the element of computerization.
While providing products developed on our own, we are also active in tying up with other major manufacturers, both at home and abroad. We have a technical license arrangement with Becker Marine Systems of Germany for flap rudders, and have already delivered some 3,000 units of this item for 2,500 ships. For small water jets, we have a sales cooperation agreement with Castoldi of Italy, and another with Schottel of Germany for specific propulsion systems including pump jet and rudder propellers. In Japan, we are working together with Ebara Corporation, one of the foremost pump manufacturers in the world, to develop a large water jet.
Thus, we at Nakashima consider it our mission to give the optimal shape to each individual requirements of our customers. To be able to do so, we constantly receive inputs of the most up-to-date technology and information by way of various routes, and wish to keep on improving our creative design capabilities all the time.

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The self-taught artist Brian Sylvester, is that guy you can always trust and is always up to you ( ready for helping in any moment or situation ). Do you know what i am talking about? This is rare.
He has developed a work with many references of pop art , street art , neo- concretism, outsider art , and here i’ve posted 3 of his last works that i really like. But i tell you to do not look at this and think you know the Brian’s work.
It has been very exiting to follow his progress as he is very dinamic and experimental, you never know very well what is going to be the next shot.
He is at the beguining of the carrier as an artist. He isn’t a teenager , he isn’t a spoilt hipster on his 20’s. This guy has something to say and offer.
What i have admired sinse i’ve met him and followed blog, changed emails…. is his commitment with art. This guy is really struggling hard to learn more, improve hinself, find new ways to show his work , geting a place on a big studio in Boston.
This is incredible to see a real artist in bloom, a previlege. You can see many people beguining their productions, starting to work , but real artists that has something unique to offer isn’t everyday.
I think Brian is a good bet. And he has good works now to prove this.
Well……i am telling about him because this guy decided to do not eat a pizza this weekend , but save the money for buying my book REDUCTIVE.
On the last photos you can see our meeting on his studio where he introduces me to his works.
by the way….i loved Boston. Beautiful city !!
visit his blog and his flickr page , both incredible:
thank you Brian INKPUNK ARTWORKS Sylvester ( and the guy has a great taste for music )

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CAIRO -- Deposed Egyptian President Mohamed Morsi will be put on trial next month, the state news agency reported Wednesday.
Morsi, who has been detained since the military forced him from office on July 3, will face charges of inciting the killing of opponents, an accusation that his supporters in the Muslim Brotherhood have called trumped-up.
The trial is set to begin Nov. 4 in the Cairo Appeals Court, according to the official MENA news agency.
In the months since the Islamist leader was ousted, his followers have taken to the streets en masse, demanding his reinstatement and clashing repeatedly with police and troops. In the deadliest confrontation, security forces in mid-August broke up protest camps set up by Morsi’s supporters, killing nearly 1,000 of them.
That bloody episode, and the arrests of as many as 2,000 Brotherhood supporters, temporarily dampened rallies and marches. However, in the last few weeks the organization has regrouped, staging large protests on Sunday as the nation marked a major military holiday. Security forces fired live ammunition at Brotherhood marchers, leaving 57 people dead, according to the government’s tally.
The decision to put Morsi on trial comes at a highly fraught moment in Egyptian-American relations. The Obama administration, spurred by Morsi’s ouster and the crackdown against the Brotherhood, is weighing cuts in American military assistance that are expected to be announced soon. Egyptian public opinion, always volatile, has taken a sharp anti-foreign turn, with state media accusing the U.S. of supporting terrorism.
Fourteen senior leaders of the Brotherhood are to be tried along with Morsi, according to the MENA report. Most of the leadership is in jail, but several key figures are fugitives and will be tried in absentia.
In recent weeks, Egyptian authorities have moved systematically against the Brotherhood on the legal front. The organization has been formally banned, and its assets were ordered seized.
Morsi has been allowed almost no visitors in captivity. He was allowed to speak by telephone last month with family members, and a European Union envoy visited him.
The charges against the deposed leader date back to his turbulent year in office. On Dec. 4, tens of thousands of protesters staged a sit-in outside the presidential palace, with some threatening to storm it. Clashes then erupted between the protesters and Brotherhood backers, leaving at least 10 people dead.
The Brotherhood and its Freedom and Justice party have said their supporters were acting to defend Morsi because police made no move to disperse the protesters or protect the palace.

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Naturals Ice Cream Franchise
How many world travelers have dreamed of rubbing shoulders with the famously tranquil and fearless wildlife of the Galapagos Islands These marvels of evolution and the natural world constantly prime travelers’ must-see bucket lists but many are discouraged by tales of the expense and difficulty. The truth is that travelers on a funds can nonetheless expertise the trip of a lifetime with a bit good planning.
This remote archipelago of 13 giant and 6 small islands grew to become well-known when Charles Darwin celebrated its pristine ecosystems and bountiful wildlife discovered, actually, nowhere else on earth. Since becoming a National Park of Ecuador in 1978, its enchantment has solely elevated for guests who want to chill out and explore this paradise, both underwater and on land. As typical, visiting throughout low seasons — from late April to June and early September by way of November will save you cash on flights, boats and lodging.
All travelers to the Galapagos Islands and Ecuador will fly into the principle airport in Quito, which can also be one in every of the two ports with flights to the islands themselves. Aside from getting there on a non-public boat, flying is how folks get to the Galapagos – from both Guayaquil or Quito. You should show proof of transport back to the mainland although it’s fairly easy to extend dates of roundtrip flights must you determine to remain longer. You’ll be able to really get what known as an “open jaw” flight that would fly out of Guayaquil and return to Quito, or vice versa. Prices are barely cheaper when flying from Guayaquil, however as international flights only arrive into Quito most travelers will save cash connecting from there. Airfare from either city at present hovers around $340-$440 relying on the season.
Since there are solely 1 or 2 flights to the islands each day, both departing in the morning, you will typically be forced to stay in a single day wherever you are flying from. The good thing about spending time in both Quito or Guayaquil before departing the mainland is that you just could also be able to find last minute deals on cruises and flights by calling the airlines or visiting travel businesses in person. Avenida Amazonas, in Quito, is where the majority of businesses are based mostly.
Planes arrive at both Isla San Cristobal or Isla Baltra with similar fares. Again, it is possible to fly into one island and out one other to fit your plans. Tours launch out of each of those ports, or close by, so make certain you are landing in the proper place if you have made advance reservations for cruising in the islands.
Seeing the Islands
Since your entire Galapagos archipelago is a protected park with regulations on entry all visitors must pay a $a hundred US dollar entry fee. Travel across the islands by boat or over land requires a registered naturalist information besides when inside town limits, which normally means becoming a member of a tour. The vast majority of holiday makers choose a number of day boat tours which include meals and lodging on the boat itself. Nonetheless, there are some options for a land-based trip which can be easier on the budget.
Touring by boat
Cruising tours fluctuate extensively in worth and consolation. Last minute 4-5 day packages will be booked from the Ecuadorian mainland or in towns like Puerto Ayora for $four hundred-500 US dollars. One on-line useful resource, www.galapagoscruiselinks.com, permits the operators of boats to list unfilled spots on specific cruises so that travelers may search by date and contact the operators immediately.
Though the overall price will typically be greater than staying on land, some discover cruises to be a better value as a result of they allow access to remote islands, water activities and marine wildlife which are a major draw for many stone island felpa camo sweater guests. Smaller boats with fewer passengers can offer a extra exclusive expertise; typically this can imply a higher value tag but not all the time. When looking for particular deals and evaluating cruises, make sure to think about the supplied out of doors equipment, services or the nights which can be on land. A couple of packages will even embody your park entry price and flights, although these are often high-finish options.
Sleeping on Land
For flexible travelers, the easiest way to save cash is keep away from the multi-day tours completely, find accommodations within the a number of small cities on the inhabited islands and make use of public transportation between islands and guided daytrips. INGALA is the inter-island speedboat service which travels between the islands of San Cristobal, Santa Cruz and Isla Isabela for $30 US dollars one way, $50 US dollars spherical journey.
One popular homebase is Puerta Ayora on the island of Santa Cruz; a dusty city with hostels and a seaport. Situated two hours away, the closest airport is Isla Baltra. The largest of the informative centers run by the Charles Darwin Foundation is located on this island. Lodging and tours can also be found within the city of Santa Cruz, with final minute journeys available to a number of uninhabited islands if there have been cancellations.
You may fly to the airport at San Cristobal, which leaves you only a brisk 20 minute stroll from Puerto Baquerizo Moreno – the capital. The quiet Puerto Villamil on Isla Isabela is accessible by way of speedboat from Puerto Ayora. In or near both these centers one can enjoy easy lodging, beaches, snorkeling, interpretive centers and the opportunity to hitch guided trips.
Two birds with one stone is one thing that everyone likes doing. So, when you’re considering a go to to South America, don’t neglect so as to add Machu Picchu and Galapagos to the should-see destinations. Or, what’s even better is to combine Galapagos and Peru tours.
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December 10, 2007
News Release 07-123
Inv. Nos. 701-TA-417 and 731-TA-953, 954, 957-959, 961, and 962 (Review)
Contact: Peg O'Laughlin, 202-205-1819
ITC WILL CONDUCT FULL "SUNSET" REVIEWS CONCERNING
CARBON AND CERTAIN ALLOY STEEL WIRE ROD FROM BRAZIL, CANADA,
INDONESIA, MEXICO, MOLDOVA, TRINIDAD AND TOBAGO, AND UKRAINE
The U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC or Commission) today voted to conduct full five-year ("sunset") reviews concerning the countervailing duty order on carbon and certain alloy steel wire rod ("wire rod") from Brazil and antidumping duty orders on wire rod from Brazil, Canada, Indonesia, Mexico, Moldova, Trinidad and Tobago, and Ukraine (Inv. Nos. 701-TA-417 and 731-TA-953, 954, 957-959, 961, and 962 (Review)).
As a result of today's vote, the Commission will conduct full reviews to determine whether revocation of these orders would be likely to lead to continuation or recurrence of material injury within a reasonably foreseeable time.
The Uruguay Round Agreements Act requires the Department of Commerce to revoke an antidumping or countervailing duty order, or terminate a suspension agreement, after five years unless the Department of Commerce and the ITC determine that revoking the order or terminating the suspension agreement would be likely to lead to continuation or recurrence of dumping or subsidies (Commerce) and of material injury (ITC) within a reasonably foreseeable time.
The Commission's notice of institution in five-year reviews requests that interested parties file with the Commission responses that discuss the likely effects of revoking the order under review and provide other pertinent information. Generally within 95 days from institution, the Commission will determine whether the responses it has received reflect an adequate or inadequate level of interest in a full review. If responses to the ITC's notice of institution are adequate, or if other circumstances warrant a full review, the Commission conducts a full review, which includes a public hearing and issuance of questionnaires.
With respect to Canada and Moldova, all six Commissioners found that both the domestic group response and the respondent group responses were adequate and voted for full reviews. With respect to Brazil, Indonesia, Mexico, Trinidad and Tobago, and Ukraine, all six Commissioners found that the domestic group response was adequate and the respondent group response was inadequate, but that circumstances warranted full reviews.
A record of the Commission's vote on these matters is available from the Office of the Secretary, U.S. International Trade Commission, 500 E Street SW, Washington, DC 20436. Requests may be made by telephone by calling 202-205-1802.
The record of the Commission's vote is also posted on the ITC's Internet site at http://info.usitc.gov/oinv/sunset.NSF (under "Carbon Steel Wire Rod - Brazil (AD)," "Carbon Steel Wire Rod - Brazil (CVD)," "Carbon Steel Wire Rod - Canada (AD)," "Carbon Steel Wire Rod - Indonesia," "Carbon Steel Wire Rod - Mexico," "Carbon Steel Wire Rod - Moldova," "Carbon Steel Wire Rod - Trinidad and Tobago," and "Carbon Steel Wire Rod - Ukraine").
The Federal Register notice will indicate whether any further information or statements will be available. The Commission will issue a report after it completes its reviews.

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Synonyms for corruptly
EXAMPLES FROM THE WEB FOR CORRUPTLY
They are as corruptly managed as those of the city government.
On emerging from them it is said to have been "cylindered," or, corruptly, "calendered."
The words euere-il del are corruptly repeated from line 1330 above.
The glaive of Justice should descend where erstwhile it had corruptly been stayed.
Ensign (corruptly written "ancient" during the sixteenth to eighteenth centuries).
The metropolis of the kingdom is called Bagou, corruptly called Pegu, which name is likewise given to the kingdom.
Baxter, in his "Glossary," says she is corruptly so called, and that her true name should be Andrasta.
Treste, the trefoil leaf, or clover-grass (corruptly called Clubs) alludes to the husbandmen and peasants.
Wait, corruptly Weight, now used only of a Christmas minstrel, was once a watchman.
From the middle of the eighteenth century Burma was ruled by the dynasty of Alaungpaya, corruptly called Alompra.

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As finance professionals who have spent considerable time studying the PolyMet project, we come to the exact opposite conclusion from Lee Schafer (“Low prices won’t dissuade PolyMet,” Oct. 15). When we crunch the numbers, it’s clear PolyMet’s proposed mine doesn’t make financial sense.
PolyMet and the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) are rushing to complete an environmental-impact statement on the proposed copper-nickel mine near Hoyt Lakes. In their haste to finish, they are not telling Minnesotans a critical fact: current metal prices mean the project is not economically feasible.
PolyMet’s proponents routinely cite the need for job creation in northern Minnesota. A cruel irony is that the jobs PolyMet promises to people on the Iron Range are not coming anytime soon, whatever the result of the DNR’s environmental review process.
We’ve long been puzzled by the financials of this proposal, and the recent plunge in commodity prices has only reinforced our skepticism. When we started looking, we were surprised to find that PolyMet’s last public financial return analysis was completed in 2008. At that time, PolyMet claimed that the proposal showed a healthy 30.6 percent after-tax return. But a lot has changed since 2008: a crash in the metals market, with copper down over 30 percent; a rise in wages and equipment costs, and the discovery that PolyMet would need to treat pollution for hundreds of years after the mine closed.
Using publicly available data for PolyMet’s return calculation and standard investment analysis methodology, we were able to update PolyMet’s financial model with today’s costs, metal prices and financial assurance requirements. The results show the project’s return is now negative at -3.3 percent. Pretax cash earnings have fallen from $217 million to $58 million annually. Moreover, the “pay as you go” plan of phased construction and environmental remediation puts the project in a negative cash flow position for at least the first five years. Even Wall Street in its go-go years would not finance a project with these returns.
In order for this financially risky proposal to secure financing, it would need a much higher return to be attractive. This leads us to believe that PolyMet will be unable to secure financing for the project anytime soon. PolyMet’s financial partner, Glencore, is struggling to pay down $10 billion in debt to avoid a crippling downgrade in its credit rating to junk status. Thus, it is unlikely to provide the upward of $1 billion necessary to develop the mine and fill the trust fund required under Minnesota law.
The sources Schafer relied on for his rosy assessment of PolyMet’s financial position all have a financial stake in the outcome of PolyMet’s permit decision. It’s unsurprising that Jon Cherry, CEO of PolyMet, would tout his company’s position. But his recent actions tell a different story. On Oct. 1, Cherry chose to cash in 169,000 shares of stock options in the company instead of taking the stock. This happened on the same day that PolyMet hit its lowest share price in almost 10 years. This is not the mark of someone confident that a permit and financing for his mine is imminent. Schafer’s other source, Lake Street Capital Markets, receives compensation from PolyMet for investment banking services.
PolyMet is competing for financing in a global context that is not pretty. Global copper producers have mothballed 1.5 million tons of production already this year (compared with PolyMet’s projected 36,000 tons of production.) Glencore alone has mothballed 400,000 tons of production. According to a recent Goldman Sachs report, new mine development is on hold until existing mines are brought back on line, which is expected to be at least the year 2020.
Our modeling also shows that PolyMet will struggle to provide an upfront financial trust fund sufficient to protect Minnesota taxpayers. Just using the remediation cost estimates provided by the company, PolyMet will need to establish an upfront trust fund of at least $350 million. This estimate provides only the funds necessary to remediate and maintain the site as estimated by PolyMet. It does nothing to insure us against a tailings dam collapse or other disaster, such as occurred last year at the Mount Polley mine in Canada. Even if PolyMet never turns a shovel at its proposed mine site, the shuttered plant it bought from Cliffs has $72 million in unfunded cleanup costs that PolyMet would be responsible for the moment it receives a permit.
Despite years of work on the environmental-impact statement, critical issues remain. Gov. Mark Dayton’s plan to conduct an independent financial review of PolyMet before making a decision on permitting the proposal is a wise one. Giving a permit to operate a risky mine to a financially shaky company would put Minnesota’s water and taxpayers in jeopardy.
Ron Sternal, of St. Louis Park, is a retired Wall Street executive. Alan Thometz, of St. Paul, is a certified financial analyst and the former director of advisory services for Grant Thornton LLP. John Gappa, also of St. Paul, serves as chief financial officer for Post Consumer Brands. The opinions expressed here are solely their own.

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Plastics manufacturer fined after worker gets clothing trapped in unguarded machinery
Printed plastics manufacturer Alfaplas has been fined after a worker became unconscious as a result of asphyxiation when his tabard was entangled in the rotating spindle of a print machine.
In January 2019, an employee who was a supervisor at Alfaplas in Hereford attempted to realign a reel of product on a print machine while it was running at half speed.
His high visibility tabard became entangled in an unguarded rotating spindle, drawing in his clothing. He became unconscious as a result of asphyxiation from the entangled clothing.
An operator on an adjacent machine intervened to stop the print machine.
An investigation by the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) found the company failed to prevent access to the dangerous parts of machinery or stop dangerous parts before access was gained.
They later fitted electro sensitive protection devices, which stopped the machine when the roller was active in the operator zone and the light beam was broken.
Alfaplas of Ramsden Road, Rotherwas Industrial Estate, pleaded guilty to breaching Regulation 11(1) of the Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations 1998 and Regulation 3(1) of the Management of Health and Safety Regulations 1999.
The company was fined £150,000 and ordered to pay costs of £14,379.
HSE inspector Sara Lumley said: “This incident could so easily have been avoided by simply ensuring that dangerous parts of machinery were guarded.
“Companies should be aware that HSE will not hesitate to take appropriate enforcement action against those that fall below the required standards.”


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Boney James dislikes labels and refuses any and all of them. “In fact, I have never thought of myself as a ‘jazz’ artist specifically,” he says.
Of course, this statement may serve as a source of confusion for the musician’s legion of fans that have scooped up over 3 million copies of his twelve albums (with eight of them going to No. 1 on the Billboard Contemporary Jazz Chart). It also may seem contradictory to the respected opinions of music critics who consider him one of the most influential jazz artists of his generation. In 2010 Billboard Magazine named him “The No. 3 Top Contemporary Jazz Artist of the Decade.”
Even so, Boney James, who has four Gold albums, three Grammy® nominations, a Soul Train Award and an NAACP Award nomination to his credit, says, “I am just a saxophone player whose music has several different influences. Jazz is only one of them.”
His newest CD Contact — completely produced, arranged and co-written by James — is driven by the signature soulful grooves the world has come to expect from him, but with an added intensity. “I felt really inspired putting together the arrangements and producing the record,” he says. “There are a lot of things happening right now in modern music. The title, in one sense, refers to me reaching across genres and creating music that I believe is relevant and fresh.”
This incredibly accomplished artist — who broke into music in the mid-80s touring with acts such as The Isley Brothers, Morris Day (The Time), Randy Crawford and Teena Marie, and emerged as a solo force in 1992 with his breakthrough debut, Trust — has long been influenced by contemporary R&B.
Contact boasts high-profile vocal guest appearances from Grammy® and Tony® Award winner Heather Headley; platinum-selling singer and former member of Destiny’s Child, LeToya Luckett; and R&B superstars Mario and Donnell Jones.
“The title, ‘Contact’, initially reminded me of an electrical contact,“ says James. “But, once I started getting deeper into the record and writing the lyrics for the vocal songs, it seemed to me to also be about love, the connection between people and the frequent regret people experience as a result of missed opportunities. ‘Why did I not do this or that?’ People ask themselves that all the time. The word has so many layers.”
Contact also speaks to his personal life. Last spring, while in traffic on a Los Angeles highway, Boney’s car was totaled when he was rear-ended by a drunk driver. He instantly thought of the future of his career. “One moment, I was on my way home thinking about what I was going to have for dinner and the next moment I was in an ambulance with a fractured jaw and two missing front teeth thinking I may never play my sax again. Looking at the car, I knew I could have been killed. Months later, after healing, I was so grateful to be back on stage and back to work on the CD. The experience has actually had a positive effect on my shows and it was a great influence on the new CD, Contact.”
Boney cites legendary producer Quincy Jones as a major inspiration. “I admire him and his ability to make great vocal tunes as well as instrumentals. His genius in combining both inspired me while making this record. I hoped to accomplish a true ‘hybrid’ of sounds.”
And although Boney’s music has in the past been categorized by some as “smooth jazz,” with his masterful new CD Contact he refuses to accept any type of labeling. “I always try to make sure my records possess integrity. I make Boney James music. I’m just trying to break down the barriers and make CONTACT.”
A bit of background on Boney:
Born in Lowell, Massachusetts, he took up the clarinet at the age of eight and switched to saxophone when he was ten. Raised in New Rochelle, New York, he was influenced by Stevie Wonder, Earth, Wind & Fire and saxophonist Grover Washington Jr. When James was 14, his family moved to Los Angeles. He received a degree in History from UCLA and began playing music full-time after graduation. Boney resides in Los Angeles with his wife, actress-filmmaker Lily Mariye (best known as Nurse Lily Jarvik on ER for 15 seasons).

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Monday night, our arts community experienced a truly magical evening at the breath-taking Chester Cathedral, celebrating our annual Arts Award Ceremony and Exhibition. This event was not just a showcase of incredible talent but also a testament to the unwavering dedication of our students, their supportive parents, and the vibrant local community.
As the organisers, we are overflowing with pride for every student who participated. Each artwork displayed in the Chapter House of the cathedral was a glimpse into their creative journeys, filled with passion, learning, and personal growth. The diversity and quality of work presented were nothing short of inspiring.
In the spirit of celebrating achievements, a special mention must go to Gabby, Lucy, and Sophie. These three remarkable young ladies took a leading role in planning and hosting the event as part of the leadership module in their Silver Arts Award. Their organisational skills, creativity, and leadership were pivotal in making this event a success. A massive well done to Gabby, Lucy, and Sophie for their exceptional contribution!
A heartfelt thank you goes to all the parents. Your commitment to bringing your children to classes, supporting their artistic endeavours, and nurturing their talents, has been pivotal. Without your sacrifices and encouragement, nights like these wouldn't be possible. Your role in their artistic journey is as significant as the strokes on a canvas.
We were honored to have the Mayor of Chester join us. Their presence not only elevated the event but also highlighted the importance of arts in our local community. The Mayor's encouraging words about the impact of art in societal enrichment were deeply resonating.
The cathedral turned into a gallery of dreams with every corner telling a different story. For those who couldn't join us, we’ve captured the essence of the night in images. From the smiling faces of our young artists to the awe-inspiring backdrop of the Chester Cathedral, these photographs speak louder than words.
As the night drew to a close, the sense of accomplishment among our young artists and the beaming faces of their families and friends reminded us why we do this. This event was more than an award ceremony; it was a celebration of art, community, and the enduring spirit of creativity.
Until next year, we encourage our students to keep exploring, creating, and dreaming. And to our wider community – thank you for your unwavering support. Stay tuned for more events and gatherings where we can come together to celebrate the beauty and power of art.
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The Los Angeles Times reports today that several Republican senators have indicated that they might accept delayed implementation of guestworker and legalization portions of an immigration reform bill in order to show that the Senate was serious about enforcement as well. The compromise is a nod to House Republicans who ardently adhere to an enforcement-only approach. What specifically would trigger implementation of the guestworker and legalization programs has not been stated and would apparently be a subject of negotiation. I have not heard anyone explain, however, how this approach would work in practice when employers, subject to strict new verification procedures, have no mechanism for verifying workers whose legalization program has not yet been implemented. One possibility would be to make the verification program operational but not enforce the sanctions until the legalization program has begun.


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A stainless steel, ceramic or plastic bearing can be sterilized by standard methods such as autoclave or Gamma. Some of the materials we are capable of making bearings from that are non-corrosive include Stainless steel 316, Silicon Nitride, Alumina Oxide, Zirconia Oxide, PEEK and titanium. The Boca Bearing Company offers a wide assortment of high temperature bearings and non-corrosive bearings suitable for autoclave environment.
An autoclave is a machine that uses steam under pressure to kill harmful bacteria, viruses, fungi, and spores on items that are placed inside a pressure vessel. In order to kill a cell with heat, its temperature must be raised to a degree at which the proteins in the cell wall break down and coagulate. To be effective, the autoclave must reach and maintain a temperature of 121° C for at least 30 minutes by using saturated steam under at least 15 psi of pressure.

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When renovating a house, it is very important for most homeowners to see their own tastes and preferences materialize through the home design. This is understandable as we all would want our investments to reflect parts of ourselves as much as they could right? However, considering possibilities of future resale, being too personal on the renovation may not actually be a good thing. This is an important insight especially among homeowners in New York City. Given the strong position of the real estate market in NYC, most homeowners are probably considering future resale when doing an apartment renovation. But how exactly can they assure good marketability after the renovation? The following are expert tips on how to plan a renovation properly for the best resale value:
- Know how your taste will translate on a paper advertisement – When renovating, we of course want to see all the ideas we envisioned for the house to materialize; however, when talking about renovating for future resale possibilities, you now need to have a mental estimate of how the design will look on an advertisement. Sure it looks good for you, but do you think it will look just as good among potential home buyers in NYC? Will there be sufficient selling points like hardwood floors, marble countertops and stainless steel kitchen? You need to think about these things as your personal taste on design may not be the same as what will look good on a real estate advertisement later on.
- Do not over customize – When it comes to decorations, you will want to stay as neutral as possible. While a colorful living room looks good for you, it may have a different effect on a potential buyer. It is difficult to know what exactly will win the taste of different homebuyers, but the only way to stay on the safe side is not to over-customize everything. When doing your apartment renovation, stay neutral on the wallpaper and choice of furniture. This will make it easier for the new homeowner to make changes as he or she wishes later on.
- Keep the floor plan simple – You will also want to keep the floor layout simple. Apartments with a complicated or overly-modified layout may easily confuse potential buyers. It will be hard for them to visualize the look they want have in the house if the floor plan is too complex. Hence, keep it simple. Most homebuyers look for houses, which are easier to remodel later on.
Before you can actually estimate the resale value of your home, you need to first make sure that it has a good marketability at the very least. Always remember that when you are renovating for future resale possibilities you need to consider what will look appealing to potential homebuyers. Hence, your personal preferences are not the only things that count here. Follow these tips and make your home shine in real estate ads once you are ready to sell them.


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Wyden: State Department Must Protect Americans’ Passport Data, Limit Unfettered Access to 145 Million Americans Records
Wyden Investigation Reveals 25 Agencies Have Access to Passport Records with Little Oversight; CBP Officials Abused Passport Application Records To Investigate Reporters, According to Homeland Security Inspector General Report
Washington, D.C. – U.S. Senator Ron Wyden, D-Ore., today called on the State Department to create new protections for Americans’ passport application records, after learning that 25 federal agencies have unfettered access to a database containing 145 million Americans’ personal information.
“While there is a legitimate role for the use of this information by law enforcement, the current unregulated system of interagency access to millions of Americans’ records goes far beyond what a reasonable person would expect or tolerate,” Wyden wrote.
Wyden discovered the existence of this system while performing oversight of abuses identified by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Office of Inspector General in its report on a rogue Customs and Border Protection investigation known as ‘Project Whistlepig.’ The State Department confirmed that 25 federal agencies can access its passport application database in a July briefing for Wyden’s office.
According to the publicly released DHS Inspector General report, a CBP officer in a unit tasked with investigating international forced labor abuses abused his access to the State Department system in order to view the passport application of an American reporter and obtain personal information about the journalist and their family members.
Wyden requested the State Department make a number of reforms to better protect Americans’ passport data:
- Develop a policy to ensure other agencies are only accessing passport application records for a legitimate purpose, not baseless fishing expeditions.
- Provide notice to Americans when their data is shared with other agencies.
- Publish statistics annually on the number of data requests coming from each agency.
Wyden called on State to provide a full list of agencies with access to passport application data, and the policies and agreements governing that access, the number of times agencies have accessed such data, and what steps State has taken to prevent future abuses of its system.
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Vinohradska 40 The biggest gay club in Prague, Valentino draws plenty of patrons every day of the week. Sex Bars Those looking for sex without having to pay for it have plenty of options in Prague. At night, go to the Saints Bar and say hello to anyone and everyone who's in there. Hotel Rott 4 Star — Great Location. Escorts tend to be less pricier than Escape and there is also the option of taking the escort upstairs, where they have several rooms available, for a fee. Smoking is not allowed inside, so if you are a smoker, this may be the only negative, but you can smoke outside your weed. The management have a strict policy of no prostitutes.
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I'm new to Prague and looking to spread my wings, and cheeks for good time on the town. Plans to adopt the euro have been pushed back until at the earliest if at all. With cobblestone streets, tram cars and their tracks, and agressive drivers, downtown Prague streets on a bike might be a bit daunting for some people. See these and over 30 more hotels and guesthouses in our map pages. I'm in the hotel SIS address Rostislavova prague. I've never been there, but this is the place i want to go before i die.
I've never been there, but this is the place i want to go before i die. If you like great architecture, Prague has some of the best in the world. Never eat at celebrity bar. Keep an eye on the tram number displayed up front as detours for track work or special events are announced only in Czech on the PA system. I need recommendations please. The grimy faded-glory aspects of post-Communist Prague have now all but disappeared. I will be in Prague on April 2 to 4.


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The existing community animal shelter no longer meets the health code and legislation as set out by RSPCA. The Shire is currently designing suitable refurbishment upgrades.
The project has completed concept design and a planning application has been lodged as required under the statutory planning requirements. Detailed design is being prepared for Stage 1 and the project will be tender ready June 2023.
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Not all histories are interesting, most of them are quite boring but believe it or not the history of drones is quite fascinating. Different drone advertising strategies are continuously emerging through time. On the past years, drones surely made their way in the world of modern era. This device helped a lot in the field of business and entertainment industry.
Modern drones have a lot of outstanding capabilities, it can enable augmented reality game playing and allow people to capture aerial image. And because of its features and popularity, the drone business is on its peak on the past years until now.
FIRST DESTINATION: WHAT IS A DRONE?
A drone belongs to the class of aerial vehicles known as UAVs (Unmanned Aerial Vehicles). These devices can fly to the air without human pilots. This feature makes them the flying robots. They have encompassed both the quad copters and planes, drones are built with software-controlled flight plans integrated into their systems. The systems work with GPS to guide and track its movements.
SECOND FLIGHT DESTINATION: THE HISTORY GOES LIKE THIS…
Armed forces initially used drones. It was first developed by Austrian army for war purposes. In 1849, the Austrians attacked Venice with unmanned air balloons filled with explosives. Some of the balloons worked while the wind blew others back into the Austrian territory, so these balloons showed potential.
After WWI, unmanned pilots appeared. Elmer Sperry of the Sperry Company developed the Hewitt Sperry Automated Airplane. It was the early version of today’s aerial torpedoes.
Standard E-1 planes was turned into drones by US army. One of these planes was Larynx. It was a small monoplane, and after being launched from a warship it could fly on autopilot. Soon, the US and British army developed many other automated aircrafts.
The concept of the famous Hollywood actor Reginald Denny was the first mass-produced aircraft. His interest in remote-controlled drones became his inspiration in building his own company; Reginald Denny Company. Basically, he started the drone business during that time. Radio planes were produced by his company during the Cold War. The said drones were capable of collecting radio-active data.
LAST DESTINATION OF THE FLIGHT: CURRENT DEVELOPMENTS IN THE DRONE INDUSTRY
In the past ten years, various drone businesses are selling drones online which reached different countries around the world. They have produced mini drones which are mostly used for aerial photography and flight control. It is popular to those companies and individuals who focus on modern technologies such as vloggers and movie industry.
It is evident that our world continues to evolve on different aspects. With the extensive capabilities and history of drones, people can say that they are indeed the vehicles of the future. And possibly in the near future, people might find it impossible to live without them.


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Faslane nuclear submarine base is home to the United Kingdom’s strategic nuclear deterrent and the headquarters of the Royal Navy in Scotland.
RNAD Coulport, eight miles from Faslane, is responsible for the storage, processing, maintenance and issue of the Trident Weapon System and the ammunitioning task for all submarine embarked weapons.
but the long white rectangle thing in the loch is the submarine dry dock.


Arsenal’s red-hot youngster Gabriel Martinelli used to have a trial in the Barca Youth A team for two weeks, according to Mundo Deportivo.
Martinelli has scored 10 goals and made 2 assists this season so far, it is a pity for Barcelona that they are looking for Suarez’s replacement to play as forward.
MD reports that the Brazilian talent had had a trial in the Barcelona Youth A team for two weeks when he was 9 years old, but finally he didn’t stay.
Arsenal booked him last summer from the Ituano and the deal cost them just over €6m. A bargain for the Gunners, a ruin for Barca.


Ezra Chiloba who is an LGBTQ Activist was found dead in Uasin Gishu County after his body was placed in a Metal box and dumped into a nearby forest.
Mike Sonko has said that this was a dilemma in the criminal justice system since Jackton Odhiambo was a LGBTQ and this would be tough for him at the prison.
Reports has today alledged that Jackton Odhiambo had personally accepted that he had killed LGBTQ activitisg Ezra Chiloba after claiming that he was being cheated on by Ezra Chiloba
"Dilemma in The Criminal Justice System!!!Which Prison Will House Jackton Odhiambo of LGBTQ Community if Found Guilty? https://t.co/AYNsXOfYEG", reads a question and a concern from Former Nairobi County Governor Mike Sonko on his social media account.
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|4 larges||Green onions, chopped|
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|1½ teaspoon||Ground cumin|
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Butter 13x9x2-inch glass baking dish. Mix 1¾ C sour cream, chilies, green onions, ½ C cilantro and cumin in large bowl. Mix in chicken and 1 C cheddar cheese. Season filling to taste with salt and pepper.
Spoon generous ½ C filling down center of each tortilla. Top filling with cream cheese strip. Roll up each tortilla, enclosing filling. Arrange enchiladas seam side down in prepared dish. (Can be made 3 hours ahead. Cover and chill.) Preheat oven to 350'F. Pour picante sauce over enchiladas. Cover and bake until sauce bubbles and enchiladas are heated through, about 45 minutes. Uncover, sprinkle with remaining 1 C cheddar cheese and bake until cheese melts, about 5 minutes.
Top with remaining sour cream. Garnish with cilantro, if desired.
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We're living in a time when the nature of consuming movies is changing at a rapid rate. More and more movies have become available on VOD shortly after release, and streaming services like Amazon and Netflix have begun starting to produce their own original movies. Regardless, there has been a difference in philosophy related to these releases, as Amazon has given movies traditional theatrical runs prior to posting on Amazon Video. Netflix, on the other hand, has often relegated its originals to Netflix only, but all of that could be changing in the months to come. In a recent earnings report, the subscription streaming service revealed theatrical releases may be in the future for Netflix. Here's what the report said:
Since our members are funding these films, they should be the first to see them. But we are also open to supporting the large theater chains, such as AMC and Regal in the US, if they want to offer our films, such as our upcoming Will Smith film Bright, in theatres simultaneous to Netflix. Let consumers choose.
What Netflix is considering is different from what Amazon and the major studios offer to theaters. Currently, movies from the studios get a theatrical release and then are available on other platforms a few months later. In that relationship, theaters are able to benefit by being the only outlet that has the movies for a while. Blu-ray releases and streaming deals happen at a predetermined time after, with early Digital releases becoming more common. In Amazon's case, original movies have gotten similar runs to major studio releases and then pop up on Amazon Video. We're not sure theaters will be too keen on this new deal Netflix is thinking about proposing.
While I'm sure theaters would love to run a Will Smith starrer like Bright, as well as some of Netflix's other originals, I'm not sure there's much likelihood that audiences would be rushing to the theaters to watch Netflix movies if they can watch most Netflix originals at home on the same day. That might be different if Netflix's movies had great 3D or major special effects, but that's not really the case with most Netflix original movies, even if the budgets for those movies are expanding somewhat. I'm sure some people would rather see the movie on the big screen, but theaters have to spend money to get the rights to show those movies in the first place and to make money a large percent of people would need to buy in to the theatrical release. That's harder to do if the movie is already available from the comfort of your couch.
A few Netflix releases have gotten theatrical releases, including Beasts of No Nation, which opened in a paltry 31 theaters. One of the prerequisites for getting a major awards nod is that a movie must run in the theater somewhere, so it would behoove Netflix to try to get some of its more acclaimed films into theaters. However, the relationship between Netflix and theaters has been tenuous at best (it's often closer to outright hostility), and even though it looks like Netflix is trying to bridge that gap somewhat, Netflix looks to want to continue to play by its own rules. We'll have to wait and see if that works out for the company.


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The Daily Dirt Blog over at Backpacker.com has a great post today in which members of the First Ascent Team answer reader questions directly from the mountain. After all, what else do they have to do while they sit and wait for the weather window to open?
The questions sent in by Backpacker readers include questions on the Nikon cameras the team uses on the mountain (answered by Jake Norton, whose Mountain World Blog I enjoy), to theories on the where abouts of Sandy Irvine’s camera. They also touch on the acclimatization process for Sherpas (Hint: They don’t need much of one!) and what the team does when they’re hanging out in Base Camp.
And when you’re done reading the Q&A from the team check out the video below which shows some of the current weather conditions on Everest. You’ll notice more snow than we’ve seen before, and the time lapse shots show a lot more cloud cover higher up as well.
- Make a Virtual Kilimanjaro Climb to Support Tanzanian Porters - November 17, 2020
- Nepal’s ‘Road to Everest’ Isn’t What You Think - November 12, 2020
- South Georgia Island Under Threat From “World’s Largest Iceberg” - November 11, 2020

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Kankakee, Ill. (Aug. 3, 2023) – ComEd and solar developer Pivot Energy today announced the completion of a new community solar project in Kankakee, Ill., which will enable residents to save money on their ComEd electric bills while supporting the expansion of renewable energy and Illinois’ ambitious clean energy goals.
“ComEd and Pivot are proud to play leading roles in the growth of community solar in Illinois,” said Scott Vogt, vice president of Strategy and Energy Policy at ComEd. “We now have more than 80 community solar projects in our northern Illinois region, enabling a growing number of customers to easily access renewable energy and contribute to a healthier environment.”
The Pivot Community Solar Farm is located on Court Street in Kankakee and is one of 20 Pivot projects under construction in Illinois. Annually, this project will generate over 990,000 kilowatt hours of clean energy, enough to serve the needs of nearly 100 average Illinois homes.
“We are pleased to help make the ComEd region one of the nation’s fastest growing markets for community solar,” said Liz Reddington, vice president of Project Development, Pivot Energy. “We expect to have completed four community solar projects in northern Illinois by the end of this year, contributing to ComEd’s efforts to increase access to reliable, clean energy and help its customers save money on their energy bills.”
Enacted in 2021, Illinois’ Climate and Equitable Jobs Act (CEJA) increases support for renewable energy to reach 40 percent by 2030 and 50 percent by 2040. It creates nearly 9,800 megawatts of new solar capacity and increases funding for the Illinois Solar for All program — which gives lower-income customers access to solar power –from $30 million to $70 million annually. By the end of 2023, ComEd expects to have more than 100 community solar projects in northern Illinois serving approximately 25,000 customers.
Community solar allows all ComEd customers to participate in the benefits of clean solar energy without installing solar panels of their own. Participants subscribe to a solar energy “farm” of solar panels owned by an independent developer and earn credits on their monthly ComEd bills for their portion of the energy produced by the project. Energy generated by the community solar project flows to ComEd’s grid and becomes part of the overall energy supply. ComEd has recently launched a community solar calculator, which provides estimated costs and savings. www.ComEd.com/SolarCalc
The multi-year grid and rate plans ComEd filed with the Illinois Commerce Commission (ICC) earlier this year support this rapid expansion of renewable energy and help ensure equitable access to the benefits of clean energy under CEJA. The plans align with ComEd 2030, the company’s recently announced vision for a carbon-free energy future that will benefit all communities and meet customers’ changing needs for the rest of this decade and beyond.
ComEd is a unit of Chicago-based Exelon Corporation (NASDAQ: EXC), a Fortune 250 energy company with approximately 10 million electricity and natural gas customers – the largest number of customers in the U.S. ComEd powers the lives of more than 4 million customers across northern Illinois, or 70 percent of the state’s population. For more information visit ComEd.com, and connect with the company on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and YouTube.


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By Si1tii190. End Tables. At Sunday, August 11th 2019, 02:08:48 AM.
If you are a bit of a novice in selecting furnishings, this can be a real godsend. Usually all you have to do is pick a style (transitional, contemporary, modern, rustic, etc.) and then focus on the color of the wood or finish.
You need to make your antique end tables purchases from a reputable antique dealer. There are many antiques dealers associations across the country. Doing a Google search should help you find some of these associations, and find out whether the antique dealer you are considering is in good standing.
Some prefer to have a table that has several drawers for storage; others prefer a single drawer with perhaps a small shelf along the bottom. It largely depends on the needs of your home. A single drawer table with long legs is visually lighter than an end table with drawers or a drawer and a lower shelf. The "visual weight" of a piece is important in keeping a room from looking too crowded.
Coffee and end table sets come in all shapes and sizes as well as styles. This can make shopping for them a bit of an adventure, since there are literally hundreds, if not thousands, to choose from.
Besides having ornamental appeal, end tables give you a platform to display mementos, knick-knacks or artwork. End tables also provide space for innovative lighting throughout your home. Place a lamp on an end table to give your home a softer, more intimate ambiance.
If you've ever been to a friend's home that is long on seating and short on table space in the living room or great room, then you know how important coffee and end table sets are. These little beauties not only give you a place to set stuff, like a table lamp and your remotes, but they can also help set the style of your room and really give it personality.


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ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – An Albuquerque teen covered some major miles for a charitable cause, and Wednesday it paid off.
Izzy Thomas, a senior at Albuquerque Academy, hiked 200 miles in 10 days along trails around the metro and Santa Fe, raising money to fight hunger in New Mexico.
She was able to exceed her $5,000 goal by $1,000, and Wednesday she presented the money to the local non-profit “The Storehouse.”
“I know $6,000 equals 30,000 meals, which is a lot but it’s not enough to sustain The Storehouse, but I really hope it brings awareness to the hunger in New Mexico, and you can do just small things, you can go out and volunteer for two hours, go on a hike, just do something for your community,” Izzy Thomas said.
Her next goal is to hike 150 miles in five days for The Storehouse next summer.


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The Infiltrator is an action movie with no overly long car chases, gratuitous explosions, or stupid gunfights where hundreds of bullets kill nobody. Instead, it blends action, dialogue, and thinking. It upholds God-approved morals in an R-rated world—although this particular R-rated film accurately reflects that world’s violence, profanity, and sexual content.
The story is a sort-of-true retelling of how U.S. Customs agent Robert Mazur, played by a growling Bryan Cranston, took down money launderers in the era of “Just Say No.” Because he is a real man, he is a good man in ways Hollywood would not normally portray. He loves his wife, so passes on at least two chances to cheat. It is shocking how refreshing morality is.
The acting is uneven and so is the script: At times, you can guess what people are going to say. Yet the story works despite lazy writing, because in real life Robert Mazur did an amazing job. He tracked down banksters instead of the street thugs that Customs usually got. Some of the people at the top of the business are portrayed with complexity: Roberto and Gloria Alcaino (Benjamin Bratt and Elena Anaya) are a charming and loving family running a cocaine empire for a murderous thug. They are the most likable people in the film, forcing us to acknowledge that gross evil can come from apparent winners.
One caution: The Infiltrator toys with the idea that the system is totally corrupt. Alcaino suggests, without refutation, that drug money props up the entire U.S. economy, and I heard people in the theater make noises of agreement. This is dangerous. The film points to massive corruption and a bank taken down by it, but the notion that an economy the size of the United States was (especially under Reagan!) kept afloat on drug money is absurd.
Skepticism about the system is good, but perhaps this is the wrong time to tempt folks with total cynicism.


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Hello bookish friends,
In a previous blog post, I mentioned a few books that I planned on finishing before the new year. It was slightly ambitious, however, I managed to do it. In Ten days I managed to complete most of that list and more.
- On the come up – Angie Thomas – completed and really enjoyed!
- Tower of Dawn – Sarah J. Maas – completed and cannot wait to carry on with Kingdom of Ash
- Feminists Don’t wear Pink – Curated by Scarlett Curtis – Finished in my 24hour readathon and I really enjoyed it.
- Snowglobe – Amy Wilson – completed in my 24hour readathon it was a cute short story
The only one I didn’t manage to get to was The ladies Guide to Petticoats and Piracy and this was mainly because I have an e-arc of it and it is on my kindle. I will hopefully pick it up soon as I’ve had the proof since September!
However, I did then complete a few more books in the 10 days between posting that update and the new year.
- P.s I Still Love You – Jenny Han – I enjoyed this continuation to the series and will be reading the next one at some point soon.
- The bookshop girl – Sylvia Bishop – completed in my 24hour readathon and It was such a short cute, magical read.
- Lumberjanes Vol 2. – Selected authors – This was such a short comic that I read it within a few hours at work. I love this series of comics.
So, all in all, I read quite a bit before the new year and I am really proud of myself for doing this.
As always, happy reading.

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Synopses & Reviews
Luca Turin can distinguish the components of just about any smell, from the world's most refined perfumes to the air in a subway car on the Paris metro. A distinguished scientist, he once worked in an unrelated field, though he made a hobby of collecting fragrances. But when, as a lark, he published a collection of his reviews of the world's perfumes, the book hit the small, insular business of perfume makers like a thunderclap.
Who is this man Luca Turin, they demanded, and how does he know so much? The closed community of scent creation opened up to Luca Turin, and he discovered a fact that astonished him: no one in this world knew how smell worked. Billions and billions of dollars were spent creating scents in a manner amounting to glorified trial and error.
The solution to the mystery of every other human sense has led to the Nobel Prize, if not vast riches. Why, Luca Turin thought, should smell be any different? So he gave his life to this great puzzle. And in the end, incredibly, it would seem that he solved it. But when enormously powerful interests are threatened and great reputations are at stake, Luca Turin learned, nothing is quite what it seems.
"[W]hat happens when Luca Turin, a likable scientist who happens to possess an unusually sensitive nose, proposes a new theory of smell that promises to unravel the mystery once and for all? That's what readers find out in this often funny, picaresque expos of the closed world of whiffs, aromas and odors and the people who study them." Publishers Weekly
"A brilliant, feisty scientist at the center of a nasty, back-stabbing, utterly absorbing, cliff-hanging scramble for the Nobel Prize. The Emperor of Scent is a quirky, wonderful book." John Berendt, author of Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil
"Burr does a fine job of turning both the science and the academic jockeying around...into a pulse-racing affair." New Yorker
"Chandler Burr...has transformed a chance meeting with a curious biophysicist named Luca Turin into an amusing and poetic adventure in science and art." The Washington Post
"What makes this so rewarding is Turin himself, a flawed, brilliant man whose character inspires and infuriates. Ultimately, the book becomes a morality tale about man's best and worst instincts, about the influence character has on human ingenuity." Chicago Tribune
"These sections alone are enough to send even a sinus-deadened reader to high-end perfume counters in search of the magic that has long held Turin in its grasp." Denver Post
"[T]he only disappointing thing...is that it doesn't come with a scratch-and-sniff page." Oregonian
The Emperor of Scent tells of the scientific maverick Luca Turin, a connoisseur and something of an aesthete who wrote a bestselling perfume guide and bandied about an outrageous new theory on the human sense of smell. Drawing on cutting-edge work in biology, chemistry, and physics, Turin used his obsession with perfume and his eerie gift for smell to turn the cloistered worlds of the smell business and science upside down, leading to a solution to the last great mystery of the senses: how the nose works.
About the Author
Chandler Burr is the author of A Separate Creation: The Search for the Biological Origins of Sexual Orientation. He has contributed to The Atlantic and has written for The New York Times Magazine, The Washington Post, the Los Angeles Times, and other publications. He lives in New York.

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Let’s voyage into less known winter songs yet again, shall we?
These aren’t Christmas songs per se, but they’re some of my favorite winter songs. See, these songs are J-pop tunes, both covered by Boys II Men in one of their acapella albums, “Winter/Reflections”. “Will”, originally by Mika Nakashima, is thematically wintry, dealing as it does with memories, dreams, and regrets:
(and can I just say, I adore the lyrics? “Some rely on fate / but it’s not the only way / this is my destiny / this is my will”)
Here’s the original:
The second song I’m discussing here is more overtly wintry. Shiroi Koibitotachi, or “Snow White”, also has similar themes of loneliness and regrets, but with a backdrop of snow and cold making it almost haiku-esque in its appeal to the season. Here’s Boyz II Men:
The original appears to be a hit from 2000 by Keisuke Kuwata.
This might be it:
Here’s an instrumental by 12 Girls band:
And if you’re into Vocaloids, here’s Hatsune Miku:
The album (“Winter/Reflections”) is worth picking up; it’s half J-pop covers and half more traditional music covers (I’m sure you’ll see some of them pop up this month on the blog). I bought it for the Christmas songs, but find myself loving the J-pop covers more and more each time I listen.


In case you missed it… here’s what happened in reverse mortgage news this week.
HUD Chief Shaun Donovan went to Congress seeking more reverse mortgage authority. In order to prevent sweeping changes such as a reverse mortgage moratorium, FHA will need more authority to make sensible reverse mortgage changes, Donovan told a Congressional panel during a hearing Thursday. Read RMD’s coverage of the hearing.
ABC News covered reverse mortgages and risk warnings. In the segment hosted by ABC’s Diane Sawyer, the outlet interviews a non-borrowing spouse of a reverse mortgage borrower. The segment outlines risks and warnings for borrowers.
New analysis countered the findings of FHA’s recent audit. Contrary to findings in the FHA audit indicating the agency’s reverse mortgage portfolio is $2.8 billion in the red, New View Advisors bases its analysis on slightly different assumptions, finding the fund may actually be in the black.
HUD faced tough reverse mortgage decisions. In an interview with RMD, former FHA Commissioner and current Mortgage Bankers Association President David Stevens outlined the challenge at hand for HUD in managing FHA’s reverse mortgage program going forward.
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The Birba chair – possibly the most perfect folding chair ever made – has just celebrated its 20th birthday. The seat, designed by James Brönte, has been produced for the past two decades by Bonaldo, an Italian furniture company (New Zealanders can buy it at Studio Italia; Australians at Cafe Culture). It’s constructed from painted steel in all sorts of colours. But best of all, it takes up just 3cm of space when folded up and stored – perfect for apartment living. bonaldo.it
From rich copper to polished brass, warm metallic accents are taking over.
Much like the sets of Spanish filmmaker Pedro Almodóvar, seemingly mismatched colours, shapes and eras find an unexpectedly vibrant harmony.
A clean, angular line of brass and a matte rimu top are all it took to create this simple, yet elegant Goldie side table.
Auckland’s Unitec recently launched ‘Inside the Aotearoa House’, an exhibition of student work seeking Maori-inspired interpretations of everyday objects.
Urbis meets James and David Ardinast, restaurateurs from Frankfurt.
A collection of interconnected alcoves redefines the notion of a traditional farmhouse in this Gordonton homestead.
Tim Rundle, former head of design for Tom Dixon, chats houses, expat life, and a passion for quality and craftsmanship.
Big interior design ideas fill this shoebox-sized apartment in Taiwan.


On March 29, 2015, African ministers and development partners converged in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia to discuss how the continent can harness the demographic dividend for Agenda 2063 through investing in quality education, health, job creation, entrepreneurial skills of young people and empowerment of women and girls.
The conference, which sought to answer the main overarching question “what will it take to harness Africa’s demographic dividend and achieve Agenda 2063?‘, the leaders called on the United Nations member states to adopt policies that will translate the youth bulge into demographic dividends.
Some of these policies and strategies include strengthening entrepreneurial skills and capacity; increasing youth’s access to financial services; promoting decent and well-paid jobs; increasing access to business advisory services and credit facilities; promoting participation in decision-making processes; and supporting the African Union initiative to create a continental framework on demographic dividend.
“The window of opportunity to harness the demographic dividend is time-bound and requires immediate investments,” said UNFPA Executive Director, Dr Babatunde Osotimehin, in his remarks during the Ministerial Dialogue.
Dr Eliya Zulu, Executive Director of the African Institute for Development Policy (AFIDEP), made a technical presentation that provided key facts and data on the Africa population structure, and highlighted what is required to realise the demographic dividend.
Since 2013, several countries have embarked on initiatives to work out the details of what harnessing this potential entails for both investments and policy focus. In doing so, they have started to translate these continental commitments into concrete actions by conducting and launching modelling on the demographic dividend, linked to their own visions and towards Agenda 2063.
Countries such as Uganda, Burundi, Tanzania, Mozambique and Zambia have embarked on programmes that will create and harness the demographic dividend and through it, contribute to inclusive growth, sustainable development and transformation.
Cote D’Ivoire, Burkina Faso, Mali, Niger, Mauritania and Chad are part of a joint UNFPA/World Bank sub-regional programme to accelerate the demographic transition (i.e. reduced fertility and child mortality) and thus to achieve the broader goals of triggering the demographic dividend and reducing gender inequality in the Sahel region.
The Economic Commission on Africa is working with Small Island and Developing States (SIDS) on demographic dividend and ageing in SIDS.
Sub-Saharan Africa has the potential to reap an annual dividend of USD500 billion for up to 30 years if it implements appropriate public policies and investments before or during the demographic transition, said Dr Osotimehin.
With an estimated population of 2.8 billion by 2063, for which over 60 per cent will be under 25 according to this website, Africa’s potential demographic dividend is also especially important in the context of the post-2015 development agenda because today’s African children aged 10 will be adults of 25 in 2030 (the target year for achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
Africa is set to have the largest cohort of young people and their success have the potential to define development trajectories for the continent.