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MICROORGANISMS ASSOCIATED WITH CASSAVA FERMENTATION
Cassava is a popular West African granular starchy food traditionally made from fermented fresh cassava tubers which is of the important stable food crops grown in tropical Africa. The starchy roots are the main food source and the processed leaves are use as a proteins-rich food in Africa and elsewhere (Bradbury, 2006).
The tubers are usually processed into a variety of products such as garri, fufu, chips, and can be processed into flour for breads and biscuits (Cardoso et al, 2005). Cassava has the ability to grow in poor and acidic soils which are often not suitable for other crops and yield a harvest in time of drought when all other crops have failed for lack water. These are low energy density, low protein content, rapid postharvest determination and potential cyanide toxicity (Mlingi, 1995).
Garri has been noted as one of the major product popular form in which cassava is consumed in Nigeria, better varieties which contain higher amount of cyanogenic glucoside, have to be processed to remove the toxic compounds before consumption, whereas, sweet varieties which have low level of cyanogenic glucosides can be eaten fresh (Rosling, 1990). Cyanide is very poisonous because is bind to an enzymes cytochrome oxide and stop it action in respiration, which is a key energy conversion process in the body. Hydrolysis of linamain is initiated during maceration or grating whereby linamarese canes into intimate contact with the substrate leading to the liberation of the volatile poisonous hydrogen cyanide (Sokari et al., 1992).
Since being introduced by Portuguese traders from Brazil in the 16th century, it is known that Nigeria is the largest producer of cassava in the world with about 45 million metric tons. Essentially a carbohydrate food with low protein and fat, the edible part of fresh cassava root contains 32-35% of carbohydrate, 2-3% of protein, 75-80% of moisture, 0.1% of fat, 1.0% of fibre and 0.70-2.50% of ash. Fermentation not only enhances detoxification, but may also improves the quality and hygiene safety of the food (Ogunsua, 1980).
Processing cassava into garri requires equipment such as graters

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In a bid to support the agricultural sector, Javier Milei, Argentina’s president-elect, has promised to intervene in the market and eliminate withholdings. His government plans to shrink the State and eliminate taxes to benefit this important sector, which accounts for 70% of Argentina’s total exports.
Fernando Vilella, an academic and former dean of the UBA, has been chosen by Milei to oversee agricultural policies. Vilella presented a paper outlining the main policies needed for the agricultural sector to grow in production and become more sustainable through the bioeconomy.
The Argentine Rural Society and Argentine Rural Confederations have expressed their support for Milei’s government and his intentions to work together to bring about radical change in current agricultural policies. They are calling for lowering and eliminating taxes and hope to see growth in Argentina’s agricultural sector soon.

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center of ossification n.
The site where bone begins to form in a specific bone or part of bone as a result of the accumulation of osteoblasts in the connective tissue.
The site where bone begins to form in the shaft of a long bone or the body of an irregular bone; primary ossification center.
The site where bone formation continues after beginning in the long shaft or body of the bone, usually in an epiphysis; secondary ossification center.
The site of earliest destruction of cartilage prior to bone formation; ossific center.
the point on a rigid body, suspended so as to be able to move freely about a fixed axis, at which the body may be struck without changing the position of the axis.
a point within a crystal through which any straight line extends to points on opposite surfaces of the crystal at equal distances.
an ornamental object used in a central position, especially on the center of a dining-room table. the central or outstanding point or feature: The centerpiece of the evening was a play put on by the employees. Contemporary Examples Historical Examples n. also center-piece, 1800, from center + piece (n.). Figurative sense is recorded from 1937.
a cylindrical device passing through the center plates of both the body bolster and the truck bolster, permitting the truck to swivel beneath the car body while the stress is taken by the center plate. Historical Examples

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The Holidays 10-30-14
As tomorrow brings Halloween, it also starts off the holiday season where we have Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Years. The holidays are tough times for a lot of people due to missed loved ones, illnesses, job layoffs, and of course financial problems. They say the suicide rates are higher during the holiday season but there’s no real proof of it. How do you handle the holiday seasons? During Thanksgiving are you thankful for what you have or is it just another day where you just gather with family and eat til you’re stuffed. Do you help the homeless and less fortunate? What about Christmas time? Do you offer a helping hand or are you a scrooge and don’t bother? What are you thankful for? Are you thankful all the time or only during Thanksgiving? At Christmas time do you think about Jesus and thank Him for dying on the cross for our sins? The holidays can and do bring a lot of people down. The way to get through the holidays as well as any other time of the year is to just stay positive no mater what the situation. If you get depressed, play something on the radio that’s happy or on your mp3 player. Go talk with a good friend or family member. Christmas is a time for giving not receiving. Try to help the homeless or a family who may be struggling. You know just walking down the street and giving someone a smile could just make someones day. This world is falling apart that we need to support each other and not be against each other. If you’ve had a fallen out with a friend or family member, try to patch things up. Sometimes we need to put our pride aside and make the first move. The holidays are for families to be together and share happiness. So don’t be a scrooge this holiday season be a reason a person smiles. Happy Holidays !

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Spanish club Real Betis are reportedly keen on signing Nigeria forward Odion Ighalo for the rest of the campaign.
Ighalo, 31, is nearing the end of his loan deal at Premier League club Manchester United.
The striker is expected to return to Chinese club Shanghai Shenhua at the end of the month as United are not keen on an extension.
As it stands, Ighalo will return to China in February, but according to Estadio Deportivo, the Nigerian is not keen on a move back to the Chinese Super League.
Read Also: Onyekuru Arrives Istanbul Ahead Galatasaray Transfer
The report claims that La Liga club Betis are exploring the possibility of signing the experienced striker on loan with a view to a permanent move at the end of the 2020-21 campaign.
Manuel Pellegrini’s side could face competition from a number of clubs, though, as teams from the MLS and Serie A are also said to be keeping a close eye on developments.
Source: Complete Sports

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Joe’s Bar & Grill is a restaurant that makes you feel like you’re dining in someone’s cool home. A big fire place and living room greet you as you walk in the door. It’s so cozy! Then, your eyes will probably wander to the extensive collection of taxidermied animals hanging on the wall. The owner and chef is a hunter.
Joe’s has been a locals’ favorite for 30 years.
Noteworthy: the Raccoon Run offers a dinner show
The outdoor deck is the coolest in the Grand Strand: a big bar, plenty of seating, big fireplace, and gorgeous marsh views.
Also, a raccoon run.
“A raccoon run!?” you might be thinking, “What on earth is that!?”
Most likely you’ve never seen one.
I’ve never seen one.
The Raccoon Run is a wooden boardwalk with a tower platform as tall as the deck. Bread is scattered on the platform to attract raccoons to run across the wooden bridge, which is endlessly entertaining. Dinner and a show, Lowcountry style, y’all!
While you could very well go to Joe’s for the wine and the raccoon ogling, the real reason to visit Joe’s is the outstanding fine dining comfort food. Here are some more reasons to add Joe’s to your list of go-to restaurants for dinner:
- Location: This casual fine dining restaurant is tucked away on the marsh just off of the hubbub of Business 17 in North Myrtle Beach. It’s conveniently located but far enough from the traffic to make you feel secluded.
- Wine List: The wine list is superb. You’ll really find a great mix wines to compliment the food. Looking for a red wine to try for the table? Order the Emmolo Merlot crowd-pleasing favorite red wine that will compliment both steak and seafood.
- What to order: If you’re in the mood for steak, go for the Steak Au Poivre or the Angus Beef Short Rib. If you’re feeling seafood, the Shrimp Lowcountry is a local favorite.
Joe’s Bar & Grill in North Myrtle Beach Photo Album
Joe’s Bar & Grill
North Myrtle Beach
casual fine dining with the coolest outdoor deck in the Grand Strand

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As a kid growing up in Mexico City, actor Alejandro Puente had to be a bit of a rebel in order to watch his favorite show, Rebelde, which aired from 2004 to 2006.
“I remember sneaking to friends' places to see Rebelde with them,” Alejandro, now 28, tells Teen Vogue over Zoom from his home in Mexico City. Now, he stars in Netflix’s reboot of the series as Sebastián Langarica, a preppy pretty boy with a villainous streak. It’s a full circle moment on several levels, given the show’s importance globally and especially in Mexico. “The thing I remember the most is singing the songs from Rebelde. I know all of them by heart. It's just part of our DNA as Mexicans. We know Rebelde. We know the story. I know the characters. I know what their struggles were. It's just part of modern Mexican culture.”
Alejandro is part of the new wave of Mexican actors who are breaking out on Netflix's Gen-Z reboot of the beloved telenovela, which won over OG fans with the first season in January and is now back for a season 2. The series began as Rebelde Way in Argentina in 2002, before being adapted into Rebelde in Mexico. Thanks to the success of the Mexican series' band, called RBD, the multi-platinum group helped Rebelde become a global phenomenon with a fan base that still rides hard for them.
After watching Rebelde, Alejandro knew he wanted to be an actor, though his family wasn't involved in that scene. His father was a chef and his mother was an English teacher, so there was some trepidation around his career choice. "They were kind of freaked out at that moment, to be honest with you," he says. "They were kind of worried about it. They were very supportive, but I had to prove my own worth."
Little did Alejandro know that in 2018 he would have his first big break in acting alongside ex-RBD member Alfonso "Poncho" Herrera. Alejandro was cast with Poncho in a live play adaptation of Dead Poets Society in Mexico City. Poncho played Robin Williams' John Keating and Alejandro played Ethan Hawke's Todd Anderson. Alejandro grew close with Poncho, who has gone on to star in series like Sense8, Queen of the South, and Ozark.

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I recommended you for 10 games which we recommend in our website.Hope you enjoy this game collection.
Over 55’000’000 players tried to create and destroy their own world in the last few months!
Paladog launched on Android Market, the apex of all defense games!Introducing Paladog, the apex of all defense games!
Play the Free version of Draw Something, the most popular social drawing and guessing game on Android!
Aesthetics and evolving gameplay are the two main reasons iSlash works so well... Worthy of our A- rating and high recommendation.
Track My Train is a addictive & fun puzzle game in which you take your train out of crisis by moving it from one place to another.
You are one of the lucky few to escape a sinking ocean liner. Stranded on an island, you will have to learn to fish and hunt for wild boars, catch snakes and find rare plants.
Marv The Miner is out on a new adventure! This time in the Mines of Kazarakt. Guide Marv through the dark Mines of Kazarakt in his hunt for enormous jewels and treasures!
Overview: ”FrontierGunners (Frontier gunner)” is a gun action game defeat the boss to cooperate up to four people to stage the planet.
If you have been playing Angry Space for the last couple of days and want to take a break, you should know that the classic Angry Birds has just been updated to v2.1 for Android devices bringing new levels.
Your goal is to fly Willow the Whale through the magical world of Rainbow Land, collect Blubbles and escape from the evil Baron Von Barry.


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Having been associated with Kolkata Knight Riders since 2011, Brett Lee has been given an additional responsibility to play the role of a bowling mentor during the sixth edition of the lucrative league after Wasim Akram cited family reasons to end his contract with Kolkata Knight Riders.
IPL's official twitter page made it clear as it announced Kolkata Knight Riders' star Brett Lee, who has been asked to shoulder the responsibility of mentoring bowlers.
"Media Alert: @KKRiders give additional responsibility to @BrettLee_58 . The fast bowler will also be the KKR bowling mentor for #IPL 2013," tweeted @IPL
In reply to the same, the speedster thanked his franchise for giving him an opportunity to utilise his mentoring skills as he tweeted on his micro-blogging site, Twitter.
"@IPL @kkriders very pleased to say that along with my playing duties for KKR, I will also be the Bowling Mentor this season. Very excited," tweeted @BrettLee_58
Team India's fielding coach, Trevor Penny will be the fielding coach for Kolkata Knight Riders during the sixth edition of IPL.


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A beautiful coffee set that every minimalistic person in the world will find attractive! Get our Golden White Coffee Set (23-Piece Coffee Set).
This coffee shares a similarity with the rest yet it is probably the only coffee set that has a quality that the rest doesn't have. The Golden White Coffee Set's Dallah does not have a ceramic base for its body. It boasts a golden body lining that surrounds the item horizontally. Simplistic yet still maintaining an aura of elegance. The rest of the pieces of this coffee set follows the same design making it a coffee set for those who adore the concept of minimalism. As a final finish, the coffee set is support by yet another work of art. A golden outer frame is placed on top of the ceramic. This golden frame resembles a beautiful flower vineyard in gold which will captivate the eyes of anyone that looks upon it.
This Coffee Set much like the others comes with the following pieces: 2 Dallah with different sizes, A Coffee Tray, 6 Glass, 6 Gahwa Cups, 6 Coffee Saucers, 1 Dates Container, and 1 Sugar Container for a total of 23-piece Coffee Set.

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The return to dialysis after a kidney transplant failure (KTF) is more frequent each time. The clinical situation of these patients used to be worst than that of new dialysis patients starting hemodialysis or peritoneal dialysis (PD). There is a lot of studies about the clinical situation of patients with KTF after a long period of functioning KT, but there is a lack of information about the evolution of a small group of patients with an early KTF (days or weeks after transplantation). Aim: Our aim is to study the effect of an early KTF (at risk of acute treatments and agresive measures to maintain the function of a suboptimal graft) on peritoneal membrane permeability, clinical outcomes and PD efficacy. Patients and Methods: We included 9 patients from the last 5 years previosly treated with PD and with early KTF (age 53.5±15.4 Y/O) (gender 5 male, 4 female) that returned to PD after 25±23 (10-64) days of KT. We studied inflammation, nutrition, kidney function, membrane permeability and dialysis efficacy, previous to KT, inmediately after PD return (PD0), at one month (PD1) and after 3 months (PD3); membrane permeability and efficay were measured preKT and after 3 months of PD return. Results: No significative differences were found in nutrition or inflammation parameters. Diuresis decreased from PreKT to PD0 and to PD1 (p=.032), with a non-significant decrease of creatinine clearance. Ultrafiltration decreased from 1407 a 951ml/day (p=.022) and from 314 a 260ml/4h (p=.018) in the peritoneal equilibrium test at the third month on PD, without changes in peritoneal protein losses and creatinine dialysate/plasma ratio. Weekly Kt/V and weekly ClCr decreased slightly but maintaining appropiate levels of efficacy. Conclusions: In this small group of patients that return to PD after early KTF and short period of follow-up does not seem that the management of a kidney graft at risk cause important damage to clinical parameters, dialysis efficacy and peritoneal permeability.
|Translated title of the contribution||Early kidney transplant failure and return to peritoneal dialysis: Preliminary study of permeability and dialysis efficacy|
|Number of pages||5|
|State||Published - 2014|

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After a surprise drop in May Sydney homeowners will be relieved to hear that home values rallied in June, rising by 1.7 per cent, according to RP Data-Rismark figures released on Tuesday.
RP Data research director Tim Lawless put the 1.1 per cent May decline down to “seasonal” factors and said Sydney was on track to record continued, albeit slower, growth.
“The month-to-month or the day-to-day changes tend to be relatively meaningless unless you are looking at them in trend terms,” he said.
Over a rolling quarter for example you can really start to see a much better view on true market conditions.”
Sydney’s home values have increased by just 1 per cent over the June quarter, significantly down on the the 4.4 per cent recorded in the first quarter of 2014.
“The middle of the year tends to be relatively softer,” said Mr Lawless.
Lawless thinks we’ll start to see the normal spring selling season being another strong one this year, even if it isn’t as strong as what we saw in 2013.”


Boutique sportscar manufacturer Wiesmann has been fairly quiet in recent years, so it’s a relief to see a return to form for 2022 with a stunning new model. Dubbed ‘Project Thunderball’, the latest from the German automaker is an all-electric convertible — a first for the marque.
The signature triangular Wiesmann grille found on the nose of the retro-styled droptop is nothing new, but the car’s twin electric rear-mid mounted motors — sending 680 hp and 1,100 Nm of torque to the rear wheels — certainly are. Weighing in at 1,775 kg (light for an EV) thanks to the use of an aluminium space frame and carbon fibre/alloy bodywork, the car is capable of sprinting from 0 to 100 km in just 2.9 seconds. Weismann says the range of Project Thunderball is up to 500 km thanks to its 800V high-voltage battery with 92kWh capacity.
The interior is equally impressive, with fine leather seats, carbon fibre details, hand-shaped wood veneers, and premium metal finishes enhancing the feeling of luxury. Every Project Thunderball example will be hand-crafted in Weismann’s factory in Dülmen, Westphalia, and is available for order now with pricing starting at €300,000.


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CHICAGO (WLS) -- The wife of late film critic Roger Ebert says actor George Clooney's comment that Donald Trump will not be president was taken out of context.
Chaz Ebert said she asked Clooney a question during a Cannes panel. Chaz Ebert asked if Clooney's new film could be considered a cautionary tale for a potential Trump administration. Watch his answer.
Clooney said "fear is not going to be something that drives" the United States.
Clooney spoke to reporters Thursday at the Cannes Film Festival where he stars in Jodie Foster's hostage thriller "Money Monster." Clooney, a prominent fundraiser for Hillary Clinton, insisted that Trump will not win.
"There's not going to be a President Donald Trump," Clooney said. "That's not going to happen. Fear is not going to be something that drives our country. We're not going to be scared of Muslims or immigrants or women. We're not actually afraid of anything."
Clooney and his wife, human rights lawyer Amal Clooney (who joined him on the Cannes red carpet for the premiere of "Money Monster"), last month hosted a pair of events in Los Angeles and San Francisco that raised millions for Clinton.
The actor said that Trump is the product of the collision of news and entertainment depicted in "Money Monster." In it, Clooney plays a Jim Cramer-like financial guru taken hostage live on the air by a distraught investor (Jack O'Connell). Julia Roberts co-stars as the program's producer.
"Trump is actually a result in many ways of the fact that much of the news programs didn't follow up and ask tough questions," said Clooney.
"Twenty-four-hour news doesn't mean you get more news, it means you get the same news more," he continued. "More and more and more you hear these guys, their ratings go up because they can show an empty podium saying 'Donald Trump is about to speak,' as opposed to taking those 30 seconds and saying, 'Well, let's talk about refugees,' which is the biggest crisis going on in the world right now."
For the 55-year-old Clooney, television news has been a lifelong theme. His father, Nick Clooney, was a journalist and distinguished local news anchor. Clooney's second film as a director was 2005's "Good Night, and Good Luck," his black-and-white Edward R. Murrow drama about the halcyon days of television news. As an actor in Steven Soderbergh's "Out of Sight," he also memorably riffed on "Network," the Sidney Lumet-Paddy Chayefsky classic of ratings-obsessed broadcast news.
"'Money Monster' talks about the evolution of what has become the cross between news and entertainment. And I think that's been a big problem. 'Network' started it," said Clooney. "Everything that Paddy Chayefsky wrote in 1975 came true."
"Money Monster," Foster's fourth film as a director, debuted in Cannes on Thursday ahead of its North American release on Friday. Critics greeted it with lukewarm reviews, though the film has drawn praise for being a rare commodity: an adult thriller with some meaning.
"This movie is talking about one of the things that I think is a great disaster in the way we inform ourselves right now," said Clooney. "We've lost the ability to get to and tell the truth and get to the facts."
The Associated Press contributed to this report.

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First thing you need to know about dogs breeds. If you walk down the street, you probably notice that a lot of people own a dog. Perhaps you own one as well, and wish to know a little more about them. This article is going to teach you the basics of caring for a dog, along with other tips. Keep reading and you’ll be an expert on dogs in no time.
You should take your dog to the vet at least once a year. Your dog can’t talk, it might be difficult to find out what is wrong if there is an issue. A checkup every year can make sure that issues are caught before he is suffering too much.
Keep on top of fleas. Not only can fleas cause infection in your dog, if one is swallowed, your pet can get tapeworms as well. Speak to your veterinarian about the best prevention method, but remember that this is not a one shot deal. You will have to continue your efforts over the life of your pet.
Your dog needs to be secured when in a car. Not only will it make the journey safer, as it will lead to fewer distractions for the person driving the car, but in the event of an accident, it could also save your dog’s life. Look for a seat belt harness, often sold at pet stores, that you can put in your car for your pet.
When you are getting dog food for your pet, don’t try to save money and get whatever is cheapest. It is important that your dog get nutrient dense, good quality food. This may mean higher costs for a better brand, but your dog will get great nutrition from proper sources.
When choosing a dog for your home, don’t forget to estimate the size it will be as a full grown adult. This is especially true if you have small children at home. Although a small puppy will be cute, it may grow into a large, one hundred pound dog. Do some research on the average adult size of the breeds you are considering.
Determine your dog’s specific exercise regimen. Dogs have different fitness needs based their sex, overall health, age, breed mix, or breed. Every dog should have a couple 10-minute walks a day around the block. Dogs between 6 and 18 months, active breed or mixed breeds, terriers, hounds, and herding dogs will most likely require more fitness than others types of dogs.
If you breed your dog, do so responsibly. The AKC advises all owners of pure-bred dogs to make an effort to advance the breed and discard all other motivations, such as money or experimentation. Consider the repercussions of your actions before allowing your dog to mate and create a litter of puppies.
Owning a new puppy is very similar to having a new baby. Puppies need a lot of attention and have to be taken care of constantly. They are not ready to be left alone for long periods of time and need to have a fair amount of attention devoted to them.
As you can see, it’s not terribly difficult to deal with caring for a dog. It does take a some time and patience, but it is possible to do well at it. Just take in everything you’ve read here and you should be able to help your dog live a happy and healthy life.

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I think it was 2017 there was a wave of rightists who voluntarily ceased posting, probably because they were a certain kind of “medicine man” that could anticipate a hurricane. They didn’t want the surveillance state to be tracking them, getting them fired, etc. I remember a few of these, some of them were pretty exceptional personalities. One in mind was this intelligent, handsome blonde guy–ya know, the kind that I controversially support having the right to exist in the future–and he wrote an essay on someone named Cuddihy which at the time I found to be a daring breakthrough on the JQ.
I’m just remembering this now and finally looking at a primary text of Cuddihy’s, and it begins with this epigraph from Trilling
If you want to do precise ethnography, it seems the Jews of the Pale prevailed over Jewry.
Make no mistake, there were plutocratic ones in western Europe that had their own type of vices too. It seems the ugliness of the ones of the east was fused with the crude elements of the ones of the west–and that is “contemporary modernity”.
Strauss for instance was arguably a spiritual mischling. Some of them can escape the “exile mindset” given optimal political conditions. The ones who currently control the means of production do not aim at creating Strausses. The regime makes the man. Strauss spent his formative years in “GOG”. Similar to how I accuse whites of acting like kikes under ZOG, Strauss also can display kikey qualities although he was educated by GOG.
Let’s just be down to earth here- no one is perfect, the Germans weren’t perfect, the Jews aren’t perfect. Everyone has at least some touch of evil within them.
What is yours? Did you think of yours when I said that? Are you proud of it?
People these days do tend to “revel” in the idea of evil for some reason. Why? The true meaning of that is that you make society bad for everyone. It’s not something to revel in. It’s like people chain up their own conscience so they don’t have to face it. And “envying refinement” is just their own conscience walking around and talking as another person. Thus they want to chain them up too. Without exaggeration, what we are seeing today is a genocide of the angels.
Every subspecies has a unique higher self that it has believed in, and some were higher than others.
“🤬 RACIST FASCIST 🤬 RACIST FASCIST 🤬”
In most cases this is the response of someone with a “low higher self”.
If one were to, hypothetically, end the lives of people like that it would in a sense be similar to sentencing fallen angels to hell for challenging God.
“Racist 🤬 Fascist!” is just another way of saying “We need a low higher self!”
And it is as humorous as it is depressing that so many whites of the right share the same attitude. Hey man, just doing some culturology- sorry if it makes you feel like a nigger.
Theoretically, you could, right in the plain light of day, confess that you believe we need a lower higher self. It’s probably your own low higher self that is stopping you from doing that.
If everyone had that attitude we’d still be animals that never evolved into humans. This is why I invited the Anglo philosophers to use their specific talents to demonstrate this mathematically, because it does seem clear that it is “the nature of Being” to disparage those who believe in a low higher self. And a few logical steps from there, you get to a new Auschwitz.
-Anglo philosophers’ response- “That requires too high of a higher self for me.”
Niggerworld. The gavel.
Anyway, gotta hand it to Cuddihy for inspiring me with the first epigraph he uses- here’s another one

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Airtel: 'Disappointed' at SC order on AGR, will weaken sectoral viability
Bharti Airtel said it was ‘disappointed’ by the Supreme Court verdict which ruled in favour of the government on the AGR (adjusted gross revenue) issue, which will ‘further weaken the viability of the sector as a whole.’
New Delhi: Bharti Airtel said it was ‘disappointed’ by the Supreme Court verdict which ruled in favour of the government on the AGR (adjusted gross revenue) issue, which will ‘further weaken the viability of the sector as a whole.’
The No 2 carrier by subscribers urged the government to review the impact of the judgement and provide relief to the sector which was reeling under increasing financial stress.
“We are disappointed by the verdict of the Hon’ble Supreme Court… “This decision has come at a time when the sector is facing severe financial stress and may further weaken the viability of the sector as a whole,” an Airtel spokesperson said Thursday.
Telecom companies have invested billions of dollars in developing the telecom sector and providing world-class services to consumers, the company said, while adding that the government must look into the impact of the judgement.
“The government must review the impact of this decision and find suitable ways to mitigate the financial burden on the already stressed industry,” the company said, adding that of the 15 old operators impacted by the order, only two private sector operators remain in service today.
The Supreme Court on Thursday ruled in favour of the government on the AGR (adjusted gross revenue) issue, settling a 14 year old issue which had telcos and the government on opposite sides. The apex court has sided with the government’s definition of AGR, that all revenue from telecom companies’ will be used for calculating the AGR, which is a percentage of total revenue. The court rejected argument of carriers through the unified operators association, that the AGR only included license and spectrum fees.
The definition of AGR has been a long standing dispute between the DoT and the telecom service providers (TSPs) dating to 2005. The issue of inclusion of revenue from non-telecom activities and interpretation of the heads included in the definition of AGR under the license conditions has been through several rounds of litigation, which have been in favour of the carriers till now.
The Supreme Court’s decision pushed down the stocks of telcos down sharply, as carriers may have to pay up over Rs 92,000 crore as pending dues. Shares of Vodafone Idea slumped 17% to Rs4.69 while Bharti Airtel fell 1.86% at Rs353.80 in afternoon trade.
What’s playing out today in India is eerily similar to what happened in the US Midwest five years ago, but this time the people and government of Gujarat have no excuse for not being aware of what’s likely to unravel. Americans were told clearly that the project in Mount Pleasant didn’t make sense. But still, they went ahead.


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SCULLION, ONE of the great Irish folk-rocks bands, return to County Galway to play The Forge, Moycullen, on Friday February 22 at 8.30pm.
VILLAGERS, LED by the gifted songwriter Conor O’Brien, play The Seapoint Ballroom, Salthill, on March 14.
JULIET TURNER, Mary Coughlan, and Johnny Moynihan are just three of the diverse and outstanding talents that will play The Crane Bar’s Singers and their Songs sessions.
THE GALWAY Arts Festival may be over for another year, but that does not mean great music is at an end in the city. The Róisín Dubh has, as always, an impressive line up of acts during August, September, and October.
OKKERVIL RIVER, arguably the finest indie/alternative band in America right now, will play their only Irish show - apart from Electric Picnic - in the Róisín Dubh on Monday September 7 at 9pm.
RENOWNED GUITARIST, music arranger, and producer Declan Sinnott brings his Small Town Talk to the big city next week.
ACOUSTIC SKA/reggae star Chris Murray will play upstairs at the Roisin Dubh tomorrow. A gifted songwriter and dynamic performer, he has captivated audiences throughout the US, Europe, South America, Japan, Korea, Mexico, and Canada with his embracing music, penetrating lyrics and soulful presence. From the prestigious Fuji Rock Festival to poverty stricken Oaxaca, Chris delivers his message of hope and humanity with a raw sincerity that connects with the hearts and minds of all.


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A calcium ion in a cavity as a controlled single-photon source
journal contributionposted on 2023-06-08, 00:00 authored by Matthias KellerMatthias Keller, B Lange, K Hayasaka, W Lange, H Walther
We present a single calcium ion, coupled to a high-finesse cavity, as an almost ideal system for the controlled generation of single photons. Photons from a pump beam are Raman-scattered by the ion into the cavity mode, which subsequently emits the photon into a well-defined output channel. In contrast with comparable atomic systems, the ion is localized at a fixed position in the cavity mode for indefinite times, enabling truly continuous operation of the device. We have performed numeric calculations to assess the performance of the system and present the first experimental indication of single-photon emission in our set-up.
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JournalNew Journal of Physics
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NotesThe paper thoroughly analyses ion-trap single-photon production in a cavity. As team leader, W.L. contributed extensive numerical modeling of the experiment. M.K. was the principal scientist performing the largest share of laboratory work. K.H. and B.L contributed parts of the laser system and H.W. provided funding.
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Champollion letter on hieroglyphics. Title page of the 1822 booklet published by French Egyptologist Jean-Francois Champollion (1790-1832). The full title translates as 'Letter to M. Dacier concerning the alphabet of the phonetic hieroglyphs'. It was sent to the secretary of the French 'Academie des Inscriptions et Belles-Lettres'. Champollion described the key breakthrough that enabled him to decipher the hieroglyphics used in Ancient Egypt. Discovered by Napoleon's army in 1799 in Rashid (Rosetta) in Egypt, the Rosetta Stone's three parallel languages (everyday script, Greek, and hieroglyphics) allowed researchers to decode hieroglyphics.
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Women is the semi-autobiographical story of Charles Bukowski's later career told through the avatar of Henry Chinaski, a loose analogue to the author. The novel centers itself on the varied but temporary and unsatisfying relationships with women that Chinaski repeatedly forms. Ultimately these encounters reveal Chinaski's deep-seated misogyny and his inability to form meaningful connections with women. He goes through a succession of romantic partners, then discards them after they begin to bore him.
Little Women tells the story of the four March sisters, Meg, Jo, Beth, and Amy, as they live in poverty during the Civil War. The novel follows the girls as they grow into womanhood, recounting the adventures, disagreements, and hardships, including Beth's death, that the girls experience along the way. The narrative illustrates the strong bond of family and sisterhood as Meg, Jo, and Amy struggle to be true to themselves and find love.
The Women of Brewster Place is Gloria Naylor's first novel published in 1982, dealing with issues of race, femininity, love and homosexuality. The book is comprised of seven stories centering around seven different African American women. Though each story focuses on a different woman, there is substantial overlap and characters appear in each others' stories. The stories depict the struggles and successes of women of color, their friendships and love lives.


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Sex isn't Natural, it's Cultural
How many times have you heard the differentiation between “natural sex” and “unnatural sex”? These definitions have arisen due to prejudices that have haunted us for years. As a matter of fact, at a time somewhat distant from today, relationships were considered to have a reproductive purpose only. It was only later that the idea that it was natural for humans to have sex for mere pleasure was defended.
However, the naturalness of sex is not as we perceive it. We believe that it means freedom. Nevertheless, this isn’t really the case. For instance, do you think you’re free when you have sex? Do you consider that you have no limits? As a matter of fact, nothing could be further from reality. Indeed, in sex, culture influences you more than you think.
Sex isn’t natural, it’s normal
When we refer to sex as something natural, in reality, we’re referring to it as not being viewed strangely, but as a totally normal, valid, and acceptable action. In other words, we understand it as a natural practice. However, the word “natural” refers to nature. This is what Valérie Tasso, writer, and sexologist, claimed in one of the many conferences in which she’s participated.
Sex is natural in animals. They’re not influenced by any culture, and they’re not educated in accordance with any specific beliefs. On the other hand, human beings are. For example, our conception of relationships with other people, our own vision of the world wouldn’t be the same if we were born in another country. For this reason, it’s important that we highlight some of the most interesting points that Valérie Tasso made regarding this vision of sex.
- Sex holds value for us. In this way, it doesn’t make us more like animals, but more human. For instance, think about how much you reflected on whether or not you were ready for”your first time.” Indeed, we all have values in our heads that condition us.
- Morality isn’t universal. If it were, we’d all maintain the same sexual practices. Japanese, Arabs, Americans… everyone is different with respect to sex. That’s because customs and norms aren’t the same in one place as in another.
“Sex is natural in octopi”
Nevertheless, we tend to consider that sex makes us more like animals. Hence, prejudices arise. Repressed people worry about what’s right and what’s wrong, what’s “natural” and what isn’t. Who determines this? Without a doubt, it’s the culture itself.
Sex within culture
Sex is a cultural act. In fact, it’s rather like going to an exhibition or a museum. We learn everything from a very young age. For example, you’ve learned that you can’t have sex in the middle of the day in a park no matter how much you may feel like it. In effect, you’ve been taught how to have sex.
However, this presents a problem. For instance, think of when you travel to other countries and you’re faced with the inevitable culture clashes. It’s the same with relationships. The history of each place is different and, therefore, its people are different. For instance, in countries like Japan, men are said to be extremely cold. On the other hand, Latinos are viewed as passionate. Indeed, there are great differences based on the culture that permeates each of the territories that exist in the world. Furthermore, these differences enrich us as human beings.
“Sexuality is never something natural that comes from the biological and if we qualify it as” natural “we’re doing so from certain historical and cultural parameters”
-Elena Martínez Navarro-
Sex and religion
There can be little doubt that everything related to sex is strongly linked to religious beliefs. In fact, whether you consider yourself an agnostic or an atheist, the place where you were born will always have an associated religion. Furthermore, they’re impregnated in the culture that conditions you. The one that makes you see your relationships and your way of living in a particular way.
Did you think that sexuality was natural? Did you consider that your way of seeing and experiencing it was free from any influences? As a matter of fact, at the end of the day, sex is like going to the theater. You might go once with one person, another time with another, sometimes with two people. Or, maybe you go to see a ballet or a play. Whatever you choose, everything that happens on the inside is influenced by the outside.It might interest you...

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The Indonesian rupiah is the currency used in Indonesia. It is subdivided into 100 sen, although coins in circulation are valued in denominations of 50, 100, 200, 500, and 1,000 rupiah. The rupiah has been in use since 1945, and was initially pegged to the British pound sterling. It was later pegged to the United States dollar, and is currently allowed to float within a certain range. The currency is managed and regulated by the Bank of Indonesia.
How much is $1 US in Indonesia?
How much is $1 US in Indonesia?
The answer to this question depends on the exchange rate between the US dollar and the Indonesian rupiah. As of October 2018, $1 US is equivalent to 13,675.36 Indonesian rupiah. This means that if you want to exchange $1 US for Indonesian rupiah, you would receive 13,675.36 rupiah in return.
Keep in mind that the exchange rate between the two currencies can change over time, so the amount of rupiah you receive for your dollar may vary depending on the current rate. Additionally, while $1 US is currently worth 13,675.36 Indonesian rupiah, this amount may change depending on the overall strength or weakness of the US dollar relative to the rupiah.
What is the main currency of Indonesia?
The main currency of Indonesia is the Indonesian rupiah (IDR). It is divided into 100 sen, and is usually abbreviated to Rp. The rupiah is issued by the Bank Indonesia, the country’s central bank.
The rupiah has been in use since 1946, and was initially pegged to the British pound. It was later pegged to the US dollar, before being allowed to float freely in 1998. The rupiah has been generally stable against the US dollar, but has suffered in recent years against the stronger Chinese yuan.
The rupiah is the only legal currency in Indonesia, and is accepted everywhere. Major foreign currencies can be exchanged at banks and bureaux de change, but it is advisable to bring some rupiah with you when travelling in Indonesia, as it is not always easy to find a place to change money.
Credit and debit cards are widely accepted in Indonesia, and ATM withdrawals are possible in most major towns and cities.
What is the best currency to take to Indonesia?
When travelling to Indonesia, it’s important to know which currency to take with you. The Indonesian rupiah is the official currency of Indonesia, and is available in both banknotes and coins. Here we’ll take a look at the best way to take your money to Indonesia, and some of the things you can buy with your rupiah.
The best currency to take to Indonesia is US dollars. This is because they are readily accepted in many places, and you can easily exchange them for rupiah when you arrive in Indonesia. Euros are also a good option, as they can be exchanged for rupiah in most places. If you’re travelling from the UK, it’s best to take sterling with you, as you can exchange these for rupiah at most banks and money exchanges in Indonesia.
When you’re in Indonesia, you can use your rupiah to buy a wide range of items. In addition to basic necessities such as food and drink, you can also use your rupiah to purchase souvenirs and gifts for your friends and family back home. Some of the most popular items to buy in Indonesia include traditional handicrafts, batik cloth, and spices.
Does Indonesia use dollar?
Does Indonesia use dollar?
The short answer is yes, Indonesia does use the U.S. dollar as its official currency. However, this is not always the case. In some parts of the country, the rupiah is also used.
The use of the dollar in Indonesia can be traced back to the country’s colonial past. When the Dutch East Indies were colonized by the Dutch in the early 19th century, the Dutch currency, the gulden, was introduced. In 1828, the gulden was replaced by the Dutch East Indies guilder, which was pegged to the British pound. In 1844, the British pound was replaced by the U.S. dollar, and the Dutch East Indies guilder became known as the Indonesian rupiah.
Following Indonesia’s independence in 1945, the rupiah continued to be used as the country’s official currency. However, in the late 1960s and early 1970s, the rupiah came under pressure due to large-scale government spending and rampant inflation. In order to stabilize the currency, the government introduced the dollar as an unofficial currency in 1973. The dollar was eventually made the official currency in 1978.
Today, the dollar is widely used in Indonesia. It is the preferred currency for transactions, and most businesses and banks only accept dollars. However, in some parts of the country, such as Aceh and West Papua, the rupiah is also used.
How much is a can of Coke in Indonesia?
A can of Coke in Indonesia typically costs about Rp 5,000-7,000 (around US$0.35-0.50). This price may vary depending on the location, and whether the Coke is a local or imported variety.
How much is a loaf of bread in Indonesia?
A loaf of bread in Indonesia generally costs between Rp. 10,000 and Rp. 20,000, depending on the type of bread. White bread is usually the cheapest, while specialty breads such as pandan or chocolate bread can be more expensive.
Is Indonesia a cheap country?
Is Indonesia a cheap country? It’s a question that can be difficult to answer. Certainly, there are some aspects of life in Indonesia that are cheap, while other things can be more expensive than what you might be used to. Here’s a look at some of the prices of common items and services in Indonesia, to help you make up your mind.
One of the biggest expenses when travelling is usually accommodation. In Indonesia, there are a range of options when it comes to finding a place to stay, from hostels and guesthouses to hotels and villas. How much you end up paying for accommodation will depend on the type of place you choose, as well as the location. Generally, though, Jakarta is more expensive than other parts of the country, while Bali is one of the most expensive places to stay.
Food is another big expense when travelling, and the cost of food in Indonesia can vary a lot. You can find street food for as little as 10,000 IDR (less than US$1), while a meal in a restaurant can cost anywhere from 50,000 IDR to over 500,000 IDR. Of course, the cost of food will also depend on what you order.
Transport can be another big expense when travelling, and the cost of transport in Indonesia varies depending on the type of transport you use. For example, a bus ticket from Jakarta to Bandung costs around 150,000 IDR, while a flight from Jakarta to Bali costs around 1,000,000 IDR.
The cost of activities in Indonesia also varies a lot. For example, a day trip to the Gili Islands costs around 1,500,000 IDR, while a trip to the Bromo-Tengger-Semeru National Park costs around 1,000,000 IDR.
So, is Indonesia a cheap country? It really depends on what you’re looking for. There are a range of affordable options available, but there are also some things that can be quite expensive.

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5 great KC spots for engagement photos
A picture is worth a thousand words—or in the case of engagement photos, a few very important ones: We’re getting married! They’re the perfect opportunity to show your personality as a couple, from what you wear to how you pose to where the shots are snapped.
Your photographer will likely have plenty of ideas on that last front, but we’re sharing five of our favorite picture-perfect spots from around the Kansas City metro to help get you inspired.
Timing is important if you want to shoot at this beloved location, which boasts 40 acres of giant, vibrant sunflowers outside of Lawrence, Kansas. The best time of year to see them and be snapped beside them is usually in late August or early September, so schedule time with your photographer accordingly and avoid the busiest times of day—always a local favorite, the farm has become even more popular thanks to the beautiful photos taken there and shared on social media, from senior pics to engagement sessions (like this sweet shoot). If you’re a native of the Sunflower State, or just love the idea of posing with a stunning natural backdrop, it’s a great option for you and your sweetheart.
For a versatile setting with an urban feel, photographers flock to the West Bottoms, and it’s easy to see why: Depending on where you shoot, the neighborhood can feel rustic or industrial while promising to keep the focus on you and your fiancée. The 12th Street Bridge is among the neighborhood’s most frequently photographed spots, but potential backdrops abound, so have fun exploring.
One of Kansas City’s most iconic landmarks can also be a great place for pictures. Incorporating the monument itself can make for dramatic shots, while getting on the same level as the base of the monument allows you to pose with the Kansas City skyline and Union Station behind you (like this adorable couple). Plus, the memorial’s location in Penn Valley Park means there are plenty of other photogenic spots to choose from, like “The Scout” statue.
Local bookworms are likely well acquainted with the Kansas City Public Libraries. Why not incorporate the Community Bookshelf, the striking collection of 25-feet tall book spines decorating the south wall of the Central Library branch’s parking garage, into your photos as you prepare to start a new chapter? Channel your inner romantic and pose alongside “Romeo and Juliet,” or incorporate the whole majestic collection of titles—there are 42 in all.
The Kauffman Center may be a relatively new addition to KC, but it’s quickly become one of our most recognizable landmarks. Designed by renowned architect Moshe Safdie, the concert hall is a favorite among local couples.

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Over 7,000 perform Amarnath Yatra on 28th day
With more than 3.77 Yatris having performed this year’s Amarnath Yatra so far, the pilgrim number has already surpassed last year’s figure of 3,65,751.
Despite inclement weather along the twin routes to the Amarnath cave shrine, more than 7,000 pilgrims had ‘darshan’ on the 28th day of the Yatra as another batch of 2,050 pilgrims left Jammu for the Valley on Saturday.
Flawless arrangements of security, management, and supervision made by the authorities this year for the Yatra is being widely praised.
Locals have been helping the Yatris perform the pilgrimage while the security forces are ensuring that the locals are not put to inconvenience because of the escorted Yatri convoys and regulation of traffic for this purpose on the twin routes of Baltal and Pahalgam.
Pilgrims approach the Himalayan cave shrine either from the traditional south Kashmir Pahalgam route, which involves an uphill trek of 43 kilometres from the Pahalgam base camp, or from the north Kashmir Baltal base camp, which involves a 14 Km uphill trek.
Those using the traditional Pahalgam route take 3-4 days to reach the cave shrine while those using the Baltal route return to the base camp the same day after having ‘darshan’ inside the cave shrine situated 3888 metres above sea level.
Helicopter services are also available for Yatris on both routes.
The cave shrine houses an ice stalagmite structure that devotees believe symbolizes the mythical powers of Bhagwan Shiva. The ice stalagmite structure wanes and waxes with the phases of the moon.
This year’s 62-day-long Amarnath Yatra started on July 1 and will end on August 31 on Shravan Purnima coinciding with the Raksha Bandhan festival.
To protect the pilgrims from high altitude sickness, authorities have banned all junk food at the free community kitchens called the ‘Langars‘ that have been set up along both the routes of the Yatra.
The banned items include all bottled drinks, halwai items, fried foods, and tobacco-based products.
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In many parts of the U.S. the reality of social distancing policies have only been in place for about a month. Yet during that time and the few weeks that preceded it, photographers have already churned through a number of phases to document and depict the outbreak.
In a sense, these phases represent visual tropes – a way of immediately understanding that the photo is illustrative of the pandemic. And in its laziest form, these tropes are, in the words of Fred Ritchin, mere “signifiers.” The utilization of a “signifier” elucidates very little about a story. At its best, photos of the pandemic give us context and pull us in emotionally in a way that words can’t. Joshua Bickel’s “zombie” protestor photo is a perfect example of this phenomenon.


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Filmmaker Kevin Smith does not subscribe to the idea that movie franchises need to end as trilogies, teasing that one day he could very well make Clerks 4. This month, Clerks III will finally premiere in theaters after many false starts in the past with Smith’s efforts to get the sequel made. The film takes the story back to Smith’s roots, bringing back Dante O’Halloran and Jeff Anderson to reprise their roles from the previous two movies as Quick Stop clerks Dante Hicks and Randal Graves.
Kevin Smith isn’t necessarily planning for Clerks to be a trilogy as he says a fourth film will always be possible as long as he’s around. Read More


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Life is short, Break the rules, Forgive quickly, Kiss slowly,
Love truly, Laugh uncontrollably...
Never regret anything that made you smile.
Trust me without questioning
Need me without demanding
Want me without restrictions
Accept me without change
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For a love so free.... Will never fly away"
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First dates are always hard so needs to be a place were both are comfortable, maybe dinner & then a walk in a public place. Movies come after a couple of dates as I enjoy talking & getting to know someone & you can't do that at a movie.

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The Zoning Board of Adjustment said a self-described “sex-positive community” is not entitled to a use permit previously granted by the city.
Philadelphia’s Zoning Board of Adjustment has revoked a self-described “sex-positive” organization’s permit to operate a private sex-oriented club at a historic former music hall in Tacony.
The six-member board voted unanimously on Sept. 13 in favor of the Tacony Civic Association’s appeal of the fraternal organization permit previously granted to Philly Music Hall LLC by the city’s Department of Licenses and Inspection on April 3. The permit applied to the 4815 Longshore Ave. building commonly known as the Tacony Music Hall.
The civic association successfully argued through a private attorney that the Philly Music Hall group did not qualify as a “fraternal organization” under the zoning code’s definition of the term. The civic group further argued L&I improperly awarded the permit to the club for what amounts to a regulated adult-oriented use.
“We appealed their over-the-counter permit to act as a fraternal organization like the Sons of Italy,” Tacony Civic Zoning Chairman Sam Schepis said after the three-hour zoning board session. “We told the zoning board (Philly Music Hall) didn’t tell L&I everything.”
“Right now, they do not have a permit to do anything in that building,” said Connie Schepis, who is Sam’s wife and a Tacony civic board member.
Deborah Rose Hinchey, a Philly Music Hall spokeswoman, told the Northeast Times her organization will appeal the zoning board’s decision.
“The Philly Music Hall is going to immediately appeal. We’re in conversations with L&I to make sure we fully adhere to the zoning code,” Hinchey said.
The city Law Department, which argued in support of the permit on behalf of L&I, declined to comment on the case. An attorney for the civic association, Matthew N. McClure of Ballard Spahr, said he wished to withhold comment on the case due to the possible appeal.
Philly Music Hall obtained its fraternal organization use permit on April 6, but use of the Longshore Avenue property has been a public issue since Jan. 30, when Philly Music Hall applied to operate a nightclub or private club there. Opened in 1885, the three-story red brick building originally served as an entertainment venue, library and community center for the company town created by Henry Disston around his world-renowned saw works.
By 1965, it was being used as a furniture warehouse. In 1989, a local couple bought the building and established a real estate business there. The building later housed the Tacony Historical Society office and archives. In 1995, the zoning board permitted a daycare center that still operates on the ground floor. After the property’s sale last year, Philly Music Hall agreed to lease the second and third floors and sought to establish what it described as a “sex-positive community” there.
After L&I denied the nightclub/private club application in January, Philly Music Hall appealed to the zoning board. As part of the zoning appeal process, Philly Music Hall was required to present its plans at a public meeting. More than 100 people attended the March 23 session at the music hall.
During the meeting, Hinchey said her group wanted to establish a “safe, members-only space for the alternative sexual communities of Philadelphia.” Previously, Hinchey said the proposed center would serve “those who are marginalized for their sexual identities,” such as the lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender or transsexual communities as well as those who identify as queer, intersex or asexual and those who practice non-traditional relationship styles. Collectively, Hinchey referred to those categorizations as the alt-sex community.
Hinchey further said at the March 23 meeting sexual activity would not be encouraged on-site, but it would not be prohibited. She said that club employees or members would not be compensated for sex demonstrations or performances. Alcohol and drugs would be prohibited from the property, Hinchey said.
Neighbors voted 81–18 that night to oppose the club’s zoning application.
Rather than fight the neighbors at an ensuing zoning board meeting, Philly Music Hall withdrew its nightclub/private club application and filed a new application as a fraternal organization. L&I granted the permit on April 6 allowing the club to operate privately. Four days later, the civic association appealed the permit. City Councilman Bobby Henon, state Sen. John Sabatina and state Rep. Mike Driscoll each co-signed the civic association’s April 10 letter to the zoning board seeking a new hearing.
The city’s zoning code defines “fraternal organization” as, “The use of a building or lot by a not-for-profit organization that restricts access to its facility to bona fide, annual dues-paying members and their occasional guests. Banquet rooms and the preparation and serving of food and beverages and occasional live entertainment are uses and activities in association with fraternal organizations.”
Meanwhile, the zoning code defines “adult-oriented services” as a regulated use, including adult cabarets, modeling or photography, movie theaters, spas or health clubs and massage shops. Sales of adult-oriented merchandise such as printed materials, videos and sex toys are also regulated by the code.
Hinchey has said that Philly Music Hall would conduct social and educational events involving sexual and non-sexual topics. Members pay dues. The organization filed for nonprofit status last spring. ••
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By Sami Zaptia.
London, 10 December 2020:
Fathi Bashagha, the Interior Minister of the internationally recognized Libyan government in Tripoli, met yesterday at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Tripoli with a delegation from the French company IDEMIA.
During the meeting, the prospects for security cooperation between the Ministry of Interior and the IDEMIA to develop and strengthen the capabilities of the Ministry’s security agencies.
The company’s techniques and expertise in the field of security and training were reviewed in a number of areas related to security applications for passports and personal identities, and the use of biometric technology in identifying identities and preventing fraud in electoral processes, traffic system, civil status, and discussing a number of security topics of interest to the Ministry of Interior.
It will be recalled that the Interior Ministry had signed an MoU with IDEMIA on 18 November for a biometric ID system.
Tripoli Interior Ministry signs MoU with French company Idemia for biometric ID system | (libyaherald.com)


ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) -- The Minnesota Supreme Court has ruled that a lawsuit may proceed against a former Seventh-day Adventist minister who married a woman for whom he was a marriage counselor.
The ex-minister's attorney had claimed the suit violated the separation of church and state in the First Amendment.
The decision will allow a negligence claim to move ahead against former minister Lowell Rideout and, possibly, the Adventist church.
Rideout's attorney said last week's unanimous ruling, which overturned a lower court decision, implies that the state can regulate religion and tells "ministers how to minister."
The case involves Rideout's marital counseling of Steven and Diane Odenthal. Court documents say Rideout had a romantic interest in the wife and told the couple they weren't compatible. When the Odenthals divorced, Rideout divorced his wife and married Diane Odenthal, leading to his defrocking.
Odenthal's attorney, Ronald Meshbesher, said the ruling is precedent setting. "We don't think the minister should be beyond the law simply because he was clothed in clerical garb," Meshbesher said.
The court ruled Rideout went beyond offering spiritual guidance and delved into psychotherapy.
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Marriages may be formed in heaven, but the mother-in-law, sister-in-law, husband, and other relatives are actively involved in the dissolution of marriage in the greed for dowry.
Dowry death, murder-suicide, and bride burning are indicators of a strange social sickness, and awful dowry cases trend in our culture. Because dowry is practised by every sector of society, regardless of religion, caste, or creed, India has experienced the dark ills of the dowry system in a more intense form in almost all sections of the nation during previous decades.
Married women are humiliated, tormented, assaulted, pushed to commit suicide, and ill-treated daily. Many women are even burned to death because their parents cannot satisfy dowry demands.
Table of Contents
Introduction to dowry
The dowry system in India puts a significant financial strain on the bride’s family. Taking note of the gravity and consequences of the situation, legislators have enacted legislative steps to close gaps in the law and create additional provisions to make the legislation reasonable and adequate.
The first national legislation to combat the societal problem of dowry was the Dowry Prohibition Act of 1961. The legislation established various preventative and penal provisions. However, the goals of the provisions are yet to be realised.
Although the dowry problem as a whole may not be a viable target for criminal law, the violence associated with dowries, which may be lethal, is unquestionably within the functional area of criminal law.
The failure of dowry laws has resulted in a rapid increase in dowry cases related to deaths. Some significant and procedural modifications in criminal law were enacted as THE INDIAN CRIMINAL LAW AMENDMENT ACT, 1908
Enactment of Legislation Related to Dowry
Dowry Prohibition Act, 1961
Dowry Protection Act (DPA) was the first national dowry legislation. The legislation includes various preventative and penal elements, but they failed to meet the goals as expected.
Indian Penal Code, 1860
The appropriate aim of criminal law is not just dowry case concerns but also the violence associated with the dowry. Because of the failure of dowry legislation and increase in dowry deaths, the Criminal Code was amended in 1983 and 1986 by adding Sections 304-B and 498-A. There were four instances in which a married woman was exposed to cruelty and harassment, resulting in an offence.
Dowry Death-Section 304-B IPC:
The offence under Section 304-B defines ‘Dowry Death’ as the death of a woman caused by burns or bodily injury or under unnatural circumstances within seven years of her marriage. It should be proven that she was harassed or subjected to cruelty by her husband or his relatives for dowry and is punishable by a term of seven years to life imprisonment.
Dowry deaths under Section 304-B: essentials
- Burns, bodily harm, or anything else that would not have happened under normal conditions causes death.
- The woman should have died within seven years of her marriage.
Impediments on the implementation of the law
The Indian judicial system is often obfuscating for dowry victims. Almost all of the components involved in applying laws have flaws and infirmities.
Administration of justice in criminal situations is a difficult task in and of itself, and it becomes even more complex when society does not provide essential social support.
There are no witnesses to transactions resulting in domestic abuse or harassment and unnatural death except for family members. Some people may be accomplices, whereas other people may not support owing to family pressure. More often than not, neighbours have some information or proof against the perpetrators but are afraid to testify for fear of jeopardising neighbourly relationships. They are apprehensive of police and legal processes. Worse than their indifference, the politicised attitude of neighbours, results in them supporting the perpetrators.
If young women are protected from violence, they can be rescued from abuse, harassment, and unnatural deaths. Due to customary limits, such a resort is either impossible or impractical.
Some parents advise their daughters to continue living with their husband and his relatives despite the abuse, leading to an unnecessary catastrophe.
Police and Law Enforcement
The police’s role in society is to shield the general population, but in actuality, they generate dread in the public’s minds. The police are accused of biassed attitudes, behaviours, and perceptions that limit the chances of successful law enforcement.
The most common charges levelled against police are: arriving at a crime site too late, misrepresenting events in recording the First information report, always preferring dowry deaths as suicide, and conducting an inquiry less appropriately and slowly. The police regard violence against women as a family matter and are always reluctant to record a case.
The Supreme Court has voiced sadness and empathetic views on the deaths of young brides many times.
In a dowry case, Virbhan Singh v. the State of U.P, the Supreme Court stated that, in light of the rising number of bride fatalities, such heinous crimes, when discovered and proven, must be met with harsh action and deterrent punishment.
The Supreme Court is concerned about the acquittal of several suspected perpetrators, but the state cannot file an appeal with the court.
Essentials for a Dowry Case
Some of the essentials for a dowry case include:
- An applicant abused or tormented by their husband or in-laws should go to the local police station and file a police report, after which an inquiry is conducted.
- The applicant must give information of harassment endured at the hands of individuals against whom the police complaint is made to register the police complaint.
- Based on such information, the police should launch an investigation to determine whether individuals charged are guilty.
- The applicant must also file an action under the Domestic Violence Act to seek support and protection from the husband/in-laws/relatives in addition to making a police complaint.
- The court must take note of the dowry allegation and hold a hearing within three days of the complaint getting submitted.
- At the first hearing, the magistrate would issue a notice to the respondent and other parties, which the protection officer would serve.
- If the court finds that a case has been made out against the respondent, the aggrieved party may ask the court to make any of the following orders:
- Protection order
- Residence order
- Custody order
- Monetary relief
- Compensation Order
Criminal Consequences for Violating the Dowry System in India
Penalty for giving or receiving dowry: According to Section 3 of the Act, both providing and receiving dowry is illegal and is punishable by a minimum of 5 years in jail and a fine of not less than Rs. 15,000 or the amount of the dowry, whichever is larger.
Dowry Demand Penalty: According to Section 4 of the Act, if any person demands, directly or indirectly, any dowry from the parents, other relatives, or guardians of the bride or bridegroom, he shall be punished with imprisonment for a term not less than six months, but which may extend to 2 years, and a fine of Rs 10,000.
Dowry cases are a societal curse. Organised approach by women’s welfare groups, police, public officials, and the judiciary impose deterrent penalties on people responsible for dowry fatalities.The Indian government, working with the Indian courts, develops cooperative and supporting laws to protect women’s lives and dignity and provide justice to the victims of harassment or cruelty by husbands and his family.
Changes in the school system have improved female education status, and door-to-door job services are expected to reduce dowry case fatalities. However, some corrective measures must be implemented to eliminate or at least mitigate the societal scourge of dowry case death. Crucially, there must be public resolve and commitment to reject dowry demands and avoid the trap of materialistic appetite.
More female police officers should be hired and trained to be available in cases involving unnatural deaths of women to minimise the incidence of dowry murders, harassment, and cruelty.
The inquiry cannot be conducted below the position of assistant commissioner in the interest of proper investigation and justice. Suicide abetment should carry a sentence of up to seven years in prison. A sensible and realistic approach would undoubtedly address the aforementioned issues.
FAQs Regarding Dowry Case
What is the punishment for dowry cases in India?
The law penalises offering or receiving of dowry. If, after the beginning of this act, any person gives, takes, or aids in the giving or taking of dowry, he should be punished by imprisonment for up to 6 months, fined Rs 5000 fine or both.
What was the purpose of a dowry?
According to archaic beliefs that are no longer relevant, a dowry is said to serve the following functions:
- Dowry provides the bride and groom with the funds and materials to construct a house together.
- The loss of a dowry protects the bride if her husband becomes violent and/or the marriage ends in divorce.
Why is the dowry system a social problem?
‘Dowry’ refers to the resources and money that the bride brings to her husband's home at the time of her wedding. This tradition is harmful to the bride and her parents because it frequently leads to societal violence against women if the dowry demands are not met.
How can we prevent the dowry system?
- Educate your daughters.
- Encourage them to have their career.
- Teach children to be self-sufficient and responsible.
- Treat them (your daughter) equally and without prejudice.
- Do not promote the practice of giving or receiving dowry.


Technical data sheet FX 27
Engine Briggs & Stratton Series 8270 Commercial
Start electric, with 12 V battery
Displacement 724 cc, 2 Cylinders
Power 22 HP (16.2 kW)
Dry air filter with interchangeable filter cartridges
Fuel tank capacity 30 L (2 x 15 L)
Gearbox Hydrostatic transmission with ZT 3100 ZM Hydro-Gear built-in pump and motor.
Clutch Electromagnetic PTO clutch
Cutter deck Front and rotating cutting deck with 3 blades, floating cutter deck with mulching and rear discharge functions operated by lever from driver seat. Electric-operated folding system of cutting deck for easier maintenance.
Cutting deck width 1320 mm
Cutting width 1250 mm
Cutting height Electrically and continuously adjustable from 30 to 85 mm
Front tyres 20×10.00-8 Turf
Rear tyre 15×6.00-6 Turf
Steering system Through levers, with height and lengthwise adjustment.
Speed Continuously variable from 0 to 12 km/h and from 0 to 6 km/h in reverse
Inner turning radius Zero Turn
Seat Comfort seat with armrests and lengthwise adjustment, fitted on support with adjustable air suspension. Tipping system operated by gas spring.
Parking brake Built-in in the hydrostatic transmission. Automatically operated when opening the steering control levers.
Mowing capacity per hour (indicative) 13000 m^2/h
Standard features Tow hook and anti-lift system to improve the machine’s stability on slopes, roll-bar.
Length 2580 mm with cutter deck
Width 1120 mm without cutter deck – 1320 mm with cutter deck
Height 1700 mm (with raised roll-bar); 1160 mm (with lowered roll-bar)
Weight 484 kg with cutter deck


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Two well-known office and retail buildings along Boylston Street in the Back Bay are on the market for $1.5 billion, probably one of the highest asking prices for commercial space in Boston’s history.
New York-based Blackstone Group LP is preparing to sell the abutting office buildings at 500 Boylston St. and 222 Berkeley St., according to a Boston real estate executive familiar with Blackstone’s offering. Details of the listing were also reported by Bloomberg News and the website Real Estate Alert on Wednesday.
The buildings total about 1.3 million square feet in size. A sale for $1.5 billion would put the price at nearly $1,150 per square foot, far higher than the selling prices of other commercial properties in Boston’s key business districts, which rarely top $700 per square foot.
“I don’t think any office building in the city has gone for that kind of money, and if they can get it, it shows how strong the market is,” said Larry DiCara , a veteran real estate lawyer at Nixon Peabody International LLP. “This is more comparable to a Midtown New York City building than a Boston building, in terms of the price point.”
A spokeswoman for Blackstone, the country’s biggest private equity investor in real estate, declined to comment.
The listings come at a time of tremendous growth in Boston’s real estate market, with new towers and construction cranes dotting the skyline, and several super-size complexes under development or in planning.
Vacancy rates in Boston and Cambridge office buildings remain low, and rents in prime properties are climbing. A number of large US and international investors have also begun snapping up properties in Boston, contributing to a favorable climate for sellers.
The Back Bay buildings are owned by a Blackstone subsidiary, Equity Office Properties, and share an underground parking garage. They are near the Public Garden, the Orange Line and commuter rail trains at Back Bay Station, and dozens of high-end retail shops.
DiCara said the prime location makes buying the properties a sound investment — even if, as some fear, the current hot market is nearing its peak.
“It’s a great site,” he said. “You have transit access, you have retail, and within a five-minute walk there’s almost every amenity you could possibly want. These were top-notch buildings the day they opened, and they’ve never really had a bad year since. There’s always going to be value there.”
In March, Equity Office announced plans to fill the marble courtyard of 500 Boylston with a five-story, 80,000-square-foot addition containing offices and retail shops. It is uncertain whether a new owner would pursue that project.
The buildings were developed in the late 1980s, originally intended to be matching towers designed by the famed architect Philip Johnson. But Johnson’s design for 500 Boylston, which was constructed in 1989, proved unpopular with critics and neighbors, so the 222 Berkeley job was handed to Robert A.M. Stern Architects. Construction on the Stern building was completed in 1991.
Blackstone purchased Equity Office Properties Trust for $39 billion in 2007. At the time, Equity Office owned some 580 buildings, including approximately 12 million square feet of office space around Boston. Since then, Blackstone has steadily sold off buildings from Equity Office’s portfolio and has said it expects to unload the remaining buildings this year. The company’s global head of real estate recently said investors who financed the 2007 Equity Office deal would triple their money.
In May 2014, Blackstone sold five Boston-area office buildings for $2.1 billion to Oxford Properties Group, an investment manager for the government of Ontario in Canada.
Other Blackstone buildings in Boston have been sold to Shorenstein Properties of New York and San Francisco and to a joint venture of Rockefeller Group and Mitsubishi Estate Co. Shorenstein purchased 1-3 Center Plaza; Rockefeller and Mitsubishi bought 28 State St.
Blackstone has also sold Wellesley Office Park, New England Executive Park, and other buildings in Newton, Burlington, and Cambridge.