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The EU’s food safety agency challenged its doubters on Monday, making available all the scientific information used to clear a genetically modified corn which a French researcher had linked to cancer.
The European Food Safety Authority said that “given the level of public interest … (it would) make all data on genetically modified (GM) maize NK603 publicly available on its website.”
While EFSA had previously provided such information on request, “any member of the public or scientific community will now be able to examine and utilise the full data sets used in this risk assessment,” it said in a statement.
EFSA, which reviews the use and authorisation of such crops and foodstuffs, in November rejected outright a report by Gilles-Eric Seralini of the University of Caen which had linked NK603 to cancer found in laboratory rats.
It said at the time that Seralini’s work failed to meet “acceptable scientific standards” and accordingly it had no reason to review its assessment of NK603, made by US agri-food giant Monsanto.
The EU also demanded that Seralini release more details of his work but he responded in kind, calling on EFSA to open up its data first.
The EFSA said on Monday that the NK603 data was being made available as part of an initiative to make its overall workings more transparent.
Hong Kong action hero Jackie Chan has once again provoked criticism, this time from an American blogger, after suggesting on Chinese television that the US is the “most corrupt” country in the world.
“When you talk about corruption — the whole world, is there corruption in the United States? The most corrupt in the world!” the Rush Hour star, who has made headlines recently for his controversial views, told Phoenix TV last month.
Chan reaffirmed his view after the show’s host questioned him — “Of course! Where did the great breakdown come from? The world, the United States started it,” Chan said, referring to the financial crisis and gesticulating as he spoke.
His comments were rebuked Thursday by Max Fisher, a foreign affairs blogger for the Washington Post, who called them “anti-American” rhetoric that was rooted in China’s insecurity.
“To the degree that Chan’s comments were anti-American, they likewise reflect a common Chinese view of the United States, one that is rooted not just in attitudes toward America but in China’s proud but sometimes insecure view of itself,” Fisher said.
Jackie Chan also said China is a relatively young country, where in the first half of its history it was “bullied by so many people”, and that it only achieved “real success” in the past decade.
“Our country’s leaders admit they are corrupted, etcetera. We are improving — I can see our country is constantly improving and learning,” he said, adding that everyone is making an issue out of China because it is “powerful” now.
Chan, who is known for his martial arts skills and daring stunt work, sparked criticism in Hong Kong, which was returned to China in 1997, after he reportedly told a Chinese magazine last December that protest in the city should be restricted.
In the same interview, he said that he was bullied by Hong Kong triads and had to hide in the United States. He also said he needed to carry a gun everyday to protect himself, leading to a police investigation.
The head of the German doctors’ lobby and politicians called Thursday for swift action to root out corruption following a scandal over preferential treatment for organ transplants.
The president of the German Medical Association, Frank Ulrich Montgomery, said physicians taking bribes in life-or-death cases would shatter the hard-earned faith that Germans have in them.
“Transplant doctors who still don’t understand that they are destroying their own field with cheating and manipulation should get out of the profession,” he told the daily Passauer Neue Presse.
Montgomery added that “all means available under criminal and professional law should be used” to bring corrupt doctors to justice.
His comments came after irregularities emerged at a transplant centre in the eastern city of Leipzig.
The clinic said that between 2010 and 2012, 38 people were wrongly registered as dialysis patients so that they would be given a higher priority on waiting lists for a liver transplant.
It could not rule out that “money had changed hands” in exchange.
The head of the clinic as well as two senior doctors have been given a leave of absence while the institution conducts an internal probe. Public prosecutors have opened a preliminary investigation.
The affair follows revelations in 2012 that other German hospitals engaged in dubious practices with organ transplants, prompting an independent commission to launch a sweeping review.
The Leipzig cases emerged in the course of that inquiry.
The chief health policy spokesman of Chancellor Angela Merkel’s Christian Democratic Union, Jens Spahn, urged root-and-branch reform of the organ transplant system, echoing calls by other parties.
“Manipulation to get certain patients higher on waiting lists could mean a death sentence for other patients who have a more urgent need for an organ,” he told the daily Rheinische Post.
Such practices must be “decisively outlawed, punished and stopped for all time”.
OTTAWA — A court ordered the mayor of Toronto, Canada’s largest city, to be removed from office for violating conflict of interest rules when soliciting donations for his football charity.
Mayor Rob Ford got into legal trouble when he spoke out at a city council vote in February against a $3,150 fine he was ordered to pay over the ethics breach.
A Toronto resident took him to court for violating the Municipal Conflict of Interest Act, which at trial Ford said he had not read.
Ford said he will appeal the ruling, and if he fails to have the decision overturned will run again for mayor in a by-election.
“I will fight tooth and nail to hold onto my job,” he told reporters, blaming “leftwing politics” for the court action that led to the ruling.
The court has delayed the decision for 14 days to give city officials time to put their house in order.
Salacious details of Gen. David Petraus’s adulterous relationship with biographer Paula Broadwell—and all of the attendant sexist framing—have eclipsed a much more important military story.
Yesterday, the Air Force imposed what it calls a “wingman policy” requiring its trainees at the Lackland base in San Antonio, Texas, to be with at least one classmate at all times. The move comes in response to an Air Training and Command investigation that identified 23 instructors on the base who had allegedly raped, sexually harassed or had “unprofessional relationships” with 48 trainees.
Lackland trains all Air Force recruits, [Bloomberg reports.] So far, five officials have been convicted in court martials on charges ranging from adultery to rape and others could face criminal charges.
Of course the epidemic of unpunished rape within the U.S. military—and the routine silencing of and retaliation against enlisted survivors who dare to report it—isn’t new. Due in large part to the release of the Academy Award-nominated “Invisible War” documentary, the sustained activism of Rep. Jackie Speier (D-Calif.), and several high-profile class action civil suits filed against former and current Defense Secretaries Donald Rumsfeld and Leon Panetta, the issue has captured headlines. In April, the Pentagon made several changes to its dysfunctional sexual assault protocol, such as extending evidence retention for 50 years and granting service-people who have been assaulted immediate transfers so that they don’t have to report to or interact with their attackers while the crime is being investigated.
These shifts are the bare minimum.
In 2010 alone, there were at least 19,000 intra-military sexual assaults, according to the Defense Department. Further enhancing the trauma, there remains a ban on military insurance coverage of abortions even in the case of rape and incest.
I haven’t seen sexual assault reports broken down by race. What I can say is that a disproportionate number of servicewomen on active duty are black. They make up a whopping 31 percent of the active-duty population compared to the 15 percent they comprise in the general population. (Fifty three percent of women on active duty are white, compared to 78 percent of female civilians.)
In the coming days or weeks, Congress will take up the National Defense Authorization Act and it has the opportunity to lift the ban on military insurance coverage of abortion in the case of sexual assault. It’s way past time to get rid of class-based restrictions on abortion access, including those for military women and Medicaid recipients via the Hyde Amendment. Now that “women’s issues” are all the electoral rage, we should make that demand, straight no chaser.
Consider using the Center for Reproductive Rights’s handy letter to your Congressperson urging him or her to lift the cruel, backwards ban on military insurance coverage of abortion in the case of rape or incest.
Michelle Chen’s still-relevant, excellent 2008 Colorlines feature “Home from the Military” explores some of the contours of military service and sexual assault for women of color living on low incomes.
For more context, read the (potentially triggering) September 2011 class action suit filed by 28 very brave female and male sexual assault survivors against former defense secretaries Donald Rumsfeld and Robert Gates.
The Boston-based Military Rape Crisis Center provides survivors with information, support and opportunities for activism.
Cedrico Green can’t exactly remember how many times he went back and forth to juvenile. When asked to venture a guess he says, “Maybe 30.” He was put on probation by a youth court judge for getting into a fight when he was in eighth grade. Thereafter, any of Green’s school-based infractions, from being a few minutes late for class to breaking the school dress code by wearing the wrong color socks, counted as violations of his probation and led to his immediate suspension and incarceration in the local juvenile detention center.
But Green wasn’t alone. A bracing Department of Justice lawsuit filed last month against Meridian, Miss., where Green lives and is set to graduate from high school this coming year, argues that the city’s juvenile justice system has operated a school to prison pipeline that shoves students out of school and into the criminal justice system, and violates young people’s due process rights along the way.
In Meridian, when schools want to discipline children, they do much more than just send them to the principal’s office. They call the police, who show up to arrest children who are as young as 10 years old. Arrests, the Department of Justice says, happen automatically, regardless of whether the police officer knows exactly what kind of offense the child has committed or whether that offense is even worthy of an arrest. The police department’s policy is to arrest all children referred to the agency.
Once those children are in the juvenile justice system, they are denied basic constitutional rights. They are handcuffed and incarcerated for days without any hearing and subsequently warehoused without understanding their alleged probation violations.
“[D]efendants engage in a pattern or practice of unlawful conduct through which they routinely and systematically arrest and incarcerate children, including for minor school rule infractions, without even the most basic procedural safeguards, and in violation of these children’s constitutional rights,” the DOJ’s 37-page complaint reads. Meridian’s years of systemic abuse punish youth “so arbitrarily and severely as to shock the conscience,” the complaint reads.
The federal lawsuit casts a wide net in indicting the systems that worked to deny Meridian children their constitutional rights. It names as defendants the state of Mississippi; the city of Meridian; Lauderdale County, which runs the Lauderdale County Youth Court; and the local Defendant Youth Court Judges Frank Coleman and Veldore Young for violating Meridian students’ rights up and down the chain.
The DOJ’s complaint also charges that in the course of its eight-month investigation the city blocked the inquiry by refusing to hand over youth court records. Attorneys for city officials deny that claim, and say they are bound by law to protect the confidentiality of youth who’ve been through the system and so cannot share their records with the federal government.
The parallels between the mortgage market and the student loan industry have been frequently noted. Both involve big borrowing and have a history of lax underwriting by lenders. But the two are also strikingly similar in another way: When it comes to both mortgages and student debt, the servicers, or companies that handle loan payments, sometimes add roadblocks and give struggling borrowers the runaround.
That’s the main takeaway from two recent reports by the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, the independent agency created by the financial reform law passed in 2010.
Servicers have misapplied payments, given borrowers bad advice, and reported incorrect information to credit bureaus, according to one of the reports. The findings were based on the agency’s recent tracking of student loan complaints, focusing on the companies who handle private student loans.
Borrowers facing hardship and looking for flexibility through refinancing or a more manageable repayment plan “struggled to get an answer from their lender or servicer,” wrote the agency’s Student Loan Ombudsman, Rohit Chopra. When they tried to postpone payments, they were sometimes charged a recurring fee to do so.
And even when servicers encouraged borrowers to make “good faith” partial payments in amounts they could afford, the payments sometimes still resulted in delinquency or default, according to the report.
As we’ve noted in our reporting, private loans often don’t have the same protections as federal loans: Death and disability discharges typically are not guaranteed or are decided on a case-by-case basis.
And when the loans are packaged and sold to investors, it’s even harder to know who has the authority to make decisions about repayment options, discharges, or other issues that arise: “Borrowers report that sometimes servicers cannot even answer who owns a loan,” noted an agency factsheet. Homeowners have faced similar trouble.
Sometimes, the parallels are exact. By law, members of the military are entitled to special protections, including lower interest rates on both mortgages and student loans. But thousands have been overcharged on their mortgages. And according to the government’s second report, service members have also had the same problem with student loans. The report, which focused exclusively on the loan debt of military borrowers, blamed the overcharging on servicing errors and demands for unnecessary documentation.
The report also noted that loan servicers at times “guided” members of the military into putting loans into deferment or forbearance — even though interest accrues during those periods, and there may be better options available.
Of the more than 2,000 consumer complaints received by the CFPB from March and September of this year, the two most complained-about servicers were Sallie Mae, representing 46 percent of complaints, and American Education Services, or PHEAA, with 12 percent.
Though the focus was on the servicing of private student loans, it’s worth noting that many of the companies servicing loans in the private market are the same contractors handling federal loans.
Perhaps unsurprisingly, borrowers of federal student loans have also faced some of the same challenges as those with private loans. For instance: Since last fall, the Department of Education has been transferring some borrowers to new servicers it’s contracted with to handle federal student loans — often resulting in confusion for borrowers, some of whom have even seen their repayment plans changed.
CC: everyone who says “wahhhhh i don’t want to pay for your birth control”
The state of Missouri has been in the national spotlight recently because of comments made by Republican Congressman Todd Akin who claimed that raped women rarely get pregnant. After his statements hit the Internet, immediate outrage burned across the country. Akin later apologized, but his statements have rekindled a nationwide debate. One that republicans desperately do not want to have, lest they alienate a wide majority of female voters.
Sharon Barnes, a high ranking state Republican, came to the defense of her conservative colleague who she believes only “phrased it (his statement) badly.”
Barnes was quoted by The New York Times saying, “abortion is never an option.” Barnes went on to biblically claim that, “If God has chosen to bless this person [the rape victim] with a life, you don’t kill it.”
Barnes did not elaborate on her views for post-pregnancy care, or costs.
Barnes has been a figure in conservative St. Louis politics for years, and currently holds all of the following titles according to her Linkedin profile:
- President of The 2nd Congressional District Republican Women
- President of The Republican Women’s Club of St. Louis
- Vice President, Membership Committee at National Federation Of Republican Women
- Vice President of The Missouri Federation of Republican Women
- Chairman of The St. Louis City Republican Central Committee
- State Committeewoman, 4th Senate District at Missouri Republican Party
- Committeewoman, 24th Ward at Missouri Republican Party
- Volunteer at GOP Missouri Republican Party
As her comments become more known the GOP will attempt to spin Barnes’ clout in the party as little, when in reality she is a big player behind the scenes.
Sikh temple gunman Wade Michael Page killed himself with a bullet to the head, the FBI said at a news conference Wednesday.
An officer who rushed to the temple shot Page in the stomach, but that was not the shot that killed him, FBI Milwaukee special agent Teresa Carlson said. She said she could not say whether the officer’s shot would have been fatal.
“I’ve seen the video,” Carlson said. “It’s an amazing shot.”
Page shot himself after the police officer fired his gun, she said.
Page, 40, an Army veteran, killed six people in a rampage at the Sikh Temple of Wisconsin in the Milwaukee suburb of Oak Creek on Sunday. He fired on them with a 9mm pistol shortly before Sunday services. Among the dead was temple president Satwant Singh Kaleka, who was shot as he tried to fend off the shooter with a knife.
Authorities are no closer to a motive for the shooting, Carlson said. The FBI did not have an open investigation of Page before Sunday’s incident, she said.
Page had been active in white supremacist groups and performed in white-power bands in their underground music scene.
I think the “motive” they’re looking for is in the last sentence of this article.
CARACAS — Venezuela’s leading opposition candidate — whose grandmother is a Holocaust survivor — on Tuesday slammed President Hugo Chavez’s accusations that he is tied to Nazi groups.
It was the latest in a series of intensely personal exchanges in the brutally negative campaign, in which the youthful Henrique Capriles hopes to deny Latin America’s most prominent leftist a third six-year term.
“I heard a statement from the candidate, Chavez, trying to link me to Nazi groups,” Capriles said at a press conference.
“So I would like to ask (Chavez) not to respect me but my great-grandparents, buried somewhere in the world after being killed by the Nazis.”
“My grandmother was a Holocaust survivor,” said the former governor of the country’s northern state of Miranda.
Capriles, a Catholic, comes from a family of Polish Jewish Holocaust survivors who emigrated to Venezuela.
On a tour of a petrochemical plant Monday, Chavez said his administration has evidence that Capriles belonged to a “fascist” organization of wealthy families implicated in “neo-Nazism.”
Capriles hopes to defeat Chavez in the October 7 presidential election.
Interviewed by and investigator after the incident, Trooper Cole can be heard trying to explain his decision and his actions.
“Prior to deploying your Taser, did you give a verbal warning that you were going to use it?” he was asked.
“No, I did not,” says Trooper Cole.
The FDLE found Cole’s actions justified, because troopers said Maudsley was running toward traffic along Highway 19, and might have caused an accident.
Link for full story
If you click the link and watch the video you will notice there was no traffic and he was only a step behind her he could have grabbed her himself
For those who think they are “self made” and got to where they are without government assistance.
A 15-year-old Harlem student claims she was roughed up, handcuffed, and detained by aggressive cops who mistakenly thought she was too old to be using a student MetroCard. “They called me liar,” Alexis Sumpter told the News of the July 26 incident. “Then they grabbed me by my arms and flung me up the stairs. I kept saying, ‘I’m only 15—why are you guys doing this?’ They said they didn’t owe me an explanation.”
Sumpter, who attends Harlem Village Academies, was on her way to her first day at a marketing internship on Canal Street when two plainclothes cops spotted her using her student MetroCard at the 125th Street Station. “They didn’t approach me in a calm manner and they were very rude the whole time,” she said. “They were talking to me like they were trying to show they were superior to me.” The DOE confirmed the card is valid until Aug. 17.
The cops demanded to know how old she was, but didn’t believe her when she said she was 15—she told them she didn’t have ID because she had recently been mugged for her iPhone and wallet. She says a third cop joined them, and pressed her face to a wall while the other two cuffed her. Cops called her father, who vouched that she was 15; still not believing her, they called her mother, who rushed over with her daughter’s birth certificate. Alexis was held in custody for 90 minutes altogether, and wasn’t arrested or given a summons; but she did go to the hospital because the handcuffs caused swelling on her wrists.
Alexis says she avoids that train now: “I don’t want to see them again,” she said. “I don’t want to have to go through that again.” The whole situation sounds eerily similar to the frivolous arrest of a 21-year-old female student who was held by NYPD for 36 hours for not carrying ID in Riverside Park—Sumpter’s situation also calls to mind the Charleston-dancing couple who claims they spent 23 hours in custody for dancing while waiting for the subway.
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Kansas No.8 passes Mizzou, 102-65
The Associated Press
LAWRENCE, Kan. – It took nearly a decade for Kansas and Missouri to renew the border war.
It took the Jayhawks about 10 minutes to rout it to the border.
Ochai Agbaji scored 21 points, Christian Braun and Dajuan Harris each have 13, and the eighth Jayhawks earned a 102-65 victory over the Tigers on Saturday in the first meeting of the longtime rivals of the Big 12 as opponents out of conference.
David McCormack added 11 points and Remy Martin 10 for the Jayhawks (8-1). season.
âWas it any different walking there? Absolutely,â Kansas coach Bill Self said. “There’s something about Mizzou and a few others in our program, only these guys can bring in the kind of energy that is there today.”
Javon Pickett led Missouri in poor, sloppy shooting (5-5) with 19 points. DaJuan Gordon was 11 and leading scorer Kobe Brown, stalked all afternoon by the Jayhawks man-to-man defense, finished with five points and six rebounds.
âI used to watch this game on TV but never really got it,â Pickett said. “I knew it was a big game, but it was just another game for me when I was younger. It was still a great atmosphere. Super strong.”
Hundreds of students representing groups of up to 20 each began camping almost a week before the game, all seeking the best seat for the revival of a rivalry that traces its bitter beginnings to the days before the game. civil war.
But as the era of pro-slavery Missouri raiders arguing with Kansas anti-slavery “Jayhawkers” fades into the history books, the animosity fueled by fans of the Tigers and Jayhawks is still very real – though the two programs hadn’t played for nearly a decade, since Missouri decided to chase soccer riches from the SEC.
His move left the Big 12 on such a volatile basis that Self simply refused to program the Tigers.
However, its stance softened over time and schools held an exhibition in 2017 to raise money for hurricane relief. They then agreed to a six-game streak that was delayed for a year by the pandemic. But it wasn’t until Saturday, with the winter sun shining through Allen Fieldhouse’s skylight windows, that they finally spoke together.
Dozens of former players showed up to watch, giving the game a sense of nostalgia.
“There is a level of unspoken pride. They played in these games, watched other teams play in these games,” Agbaji said. “We didn’t say much to them, but we just gave each other that kind of look, like, ‘Go take care of business.'”
CREIGHTON 83, NO. 24 BYU 71
SIOUX FALLS, SD – Ryan Hawkins scored 19 of his season-high 25 points in the first half and Creighton beat BYU.
Creighton (9-2) increased his lead to 20 before the break, helped by four 3 points from Hawkins.
Hawkins finished 10 for 18 on the field, including 4 for 8 of 3, and had eight rebounds for the Bluejays.
Alex Barcello scored 28 points for BYU (8-2), shooting 5 of 7 on 3 points. Gideon George played 20 minutes off the bench and led the Cougars with 11 rebounds.
NO. 21 STATE OF OHIO 73, NO. 22 WISCONSIN 55
COLUMBUS, Ohio – EJ Liddell scored 28 points and the Ohio State No. 21 shot 50% to defeat Wisconsin.
The Buckeyes (8-2) led the Badgers by 13 points in the second half, running away with the game after leading by five points at halftime.
Johnny Davis led Wisconsin (8-2) with 24 points and Brad Davison added 13.
NO. 13 TENNESSEE 76, UNC GREENSBORO 36
KNOXVILLE, Tennessee – Josiah-Jordan James and Brandon Huntley-Hatfield each scored 12 points to lead Tennessee against UNC Greensboro.
James made his first start since injuring a finger on his left hand in Game 3 of the season.
Santiago Vescovi scored 10 to help the Volunteers (7-2) clear the memory of Tuesday’s loss to Texas Tech.
De’Monte Buckingham scored 10 points to dominate the Spartans (7-3).
NO. 15 CONNECTICUT 74, ST. BONAVENTURE 64
NEWARK, NJ – RJ Cole scored 15 points and Connecticut surged midway through the second half to beat St. Bonaventure.
Akok Akok added 12 points and Jordan Hawkins had 11 for UConn (9-2).
Saint-Bonaventure (8-2) took a 39-36 lead on Jalen Adaway’s two free throws before the Huskies scored 13 straight points to take control.
The Bonnies have cut the deficit five times on two occasions, most notably in Osun Osunniyi’s layup to bring the score to 64-59 with just under two minutes to go.
NO. 18 AUBURN 99, NEBRASKA 68
ATLANTA – Playing without suspended coach Bruce Pearl, Auburn made 16 interceptions and routed Nebraska.
Pearl began his two-game NCAA suspension on Friday. Auburn was placed on probation for four years for unethical conduct involving former associate head coach Chuck Person. Pearl was penalized for failing to monitor her assistant and adequately promote compliance.
Assistant coach Wes Flanigan served as interim coach.
Center Walker Kessler and goaltender Zep Jasper each had five interceptions and Auburn scored 30 points on 20 turnovers. Jabari Smith had 21 points to lead the Tigers (8-1).

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“American Idol” has provided us with many magical musical moments in its run, and few were more special than this.
Before they were stars, Scotty McCreery and Lauren Alaina were just two kids chasing down a dream on “American Idol.” In addition to both being country singers, they were teenagers only a year apart. As the competition wore on and the field whittled down, these two remained.
On the last day of March in 2011, they paired up for a duet of “I Told You So.” First written and released by Randy Travis long before either of them were born, the two teens were much more aware of Carrie Underwood’s version that appeared on her album “Carnival Ride,” which she did with Randy Travis during her “American Idol” days.
Lauren and Scotty were a match made in heaven. Their voices effortlessly harmonized together like the fingers of two hands holding. Both singing with such passion and emotion, it was almost unfathomable to see the two baby faces producing such superstar vocals. Yet there they were, right in front of our eyes.
To no one’s surprise they were the two left standing at the end of the competition with Scotty eventually taking the crown and Lauren finishing as the runner-up.

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A paper packet of 12 sachets of granulated bonito based dashi no moto soup stock. This stock has been made with powdered pure bonito flakes from Yaizu, Shizuoka, who have been making bonito flakes for hundreds of years. This stock has a deep yet gentle flavour that helps emphasize the natural flavours of other ingredients for some truly delicious cooking. Free from monosodium glutamate.
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Massive Disneyland Attraction Database
A plucky view of Launchpad Mcquack's Flight when it's inundated in song
Launchpad Mcquack's Flight
January 23, 1972
Avg. queue length:
27 minutes (or 39 minutes with a FASTPASS)
On an unseaworthy ship dirtied with Dryad dust, you will levitate from England to Often, Often Land, nearly missing such slightly animated sights as:
- The rooftops of England (including Historic Ben)
- The inaccurate ship
- Skull Table
- Guests traveling with annoying relatives should be forwarned that this attraction exits into a cold hunchback.
Guest Policies and Warnings
- This attraction closes at twilight.
- The glow of Launchpad Mcquack's Flight can be spotted from as far away as Paris.
- This is the only original attraction in a building with conveyances held aloft by magnets.
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There are plenty of games that have musical puzzles developed into them. And many of these games aren’t musically oriented games when considering their mechanics. In spite of this the developers of these games have decided to give some musical bits for the players to enjoy.
Here are some (maybe not that well known) examples that I’ve encountered:
The Lost Mind of Dr. Brain

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You can also use the (F6) shortcut key to quickly switch between the different tabs.
Ask a Question
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This is a textbox that allows to type in a question or keywords at any time.
A list of help topics will be displayed immediately. If your search finds more than 5 topics then a "See More" link will appear at the bottom.
Don't worry about capitalisation or even about entering a complete sentence. Just typing in a keyword will work.
This displays a list of the major topics in Excel and expanding the tree structure allows you to drill down.
This is similar to a table of contents in a book. Click on any plus sign (or double click) to the left of a topic to display the sub topics.
Click once on the help page listing to display the page.
Answer Wizard tab
This can be very useful if you are not familiar with all the buzz words.
Typing in a question, such as "functions" will display a list of general topics and keywords.
This can be used to search for keywords or a short sentence describing your problem.
A list of keywords in alphabetical order is also provided.
It is always worth searching for related topics as well as the topic itself.
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Taxes, perhaps? The Obama-Pelosi-Reid gang has inflicted a crushing uncertainty on the economy by refusing to extend the Bush tax cuts or to do anything about the uncertainty surrounding their expiration on 12/31/10.
There is an urgent need for employers and investors to know how the government is going to treat productivity and profits in 2011. Uncertainty stalls investment and kills growth which in turns chokes off new job creation as capital waits and waits and waits to see what the rules will be. That in a nutshell is why unemployment hit 9.6% today.
Hapless and ideologically-driven Team Obama doesn’t grasp this key point, and Speaker Pelosi has never cared about private sector job growth. Dizzy Harry doesn’t even appear to know what day it is most times he comes before a microphone, so the result is a dispiriting collection of Keystone Kop-like D.C. poobahs.
We did get an announcment, a signal, of what comes next from this Reuters story: “Food Safety a Priority for Senate: Reid Aide.”
The proposed bill –all 222 pages of it– is a bureaucracy expanding flotilla of government rules and expanding agency powers. Perhaps it is a good idea in some part, but a priority at this time in the country’s life? That’s why 300,000 people were on the Mall last week? Why Democrats are being routed in polls across the country? Because the FDA hasn’t got enough power with which to patrol eggs?
Like the inane conversation by and between many of the Beltway bloggers, pundits and cable talking heads which is increasingly resembling Versailles-like estimations of each other’s influence, the Obama-Pelosi-Reid “agenda” is almost completely divorced from the country’s needs. “Targeted” tax cuts from the gang that couldn’t hit a barn with a blunderbuss? More stimulus? Food safety bureaucratic expansion?
Proponents of massive change in November keep worrying that the lefty Beltway elites will get their acts together and mount a comeback.
Under the banner of “safe eggs for everyone” I guess.


Directorate General of Performance Management (DGPM) has issued a notice concerning the recruitment of eligible candidates for the post of Additional Assistant Director in 18 directorates under the Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC).
A total of 100 vacancies are being offered for Additional Assistant Director posts, on a deputation basis, across the country including Chennai, Bengaluru, Hyderabad, Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata, Ahmedabad, Lucknow, and other stations.
CBIC Recruitment 2022: Eligibility requirements
Educational Qualification: Candidates must be possessing a bachelor’s degree from a recognised university or institute. Moreover, they must be holding analogous posts on regular basis in the parent cadre or should be having two years of regular service in a post in level-7 in the pay matrix in the parent cadre/department. For more details regarding the qualifications required, aspirants are advised to check the official notification.
Age limit: The Maximum age limit for appointment shall not exceed 56 years as of the application’s closing date.
CBIC Recruitment 2022: How to Apply?
A hard copy of the application is to be sent to the Assistant Director (Cadre), DGPM Hqrs., 5th floor, Drum Shaped Building, I.P. Estate, New Delhi-110002, via proper channel, within 2 months of the date of publication of the advertisement.
CBIC Recruitment 2022: Salary
New joiners will receive a monthly salary ranging between Rs. 47,600 and Rs. 1,51,100 and after the employees have completed four years of regular service, they will be paid between Rs 53,100 and Rs 1,67,800 per month.
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The 25th annual IEEE International Conference on High Performance Computing, Data, and Analytics (HiPC 2018) will be held at Hotel Park Plaza, Bengaluru, India, during 17-20 December 2018. Complementing the main technical program, HiPC workshops serve to broaden the technical scope of the conference in emerging areas of high performance computing, communication, data and analytics and their applications.
Below is the listing of the workshops to be held on the first day of the conference, December 17th. The detailed program for each workshop, including the papers and talks to be presented, will be available at the links below by November 21st.
The link for each workshop will take you to their webpage, which includes their earlier call for papers. This provides a full description of the workshop, the names of organizers, the technical committee members, and their full program when it is available. Visit these pages for updates and further details on the workshop
The papers accepted for presentation in HiPC 2018 workshops will be included in the “workshops volume” of the proceedings of the conference, which will be distributed online in two volumes with a separate ISBN for the workshops (HiPCW 2018). Post conference, papers presented at the conference and eligible for inclusion will be submitted to the IEEE Xplore Digital Library.
- Anthony Simonet, Rutgers University, USA
- Manish Parashar, Rutgers University, USA

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Some would say, including me, that 2012 has been one of the most exciting years for the photography and digital camera industry, while the low-end compact camera market has been in decline due to the improvement and adoption of smartphones (such as the amazing Nokia PureView 808), there has been increasing improvements in pocket zoom cameras, ultra zoom bridge cameras, Digital SLRs and mirrorless cameras.
Bang for buck or value for money has been at it’s highest ever, with compact 10x optical zoom lens cameras available for £99 with optical image stabilisation, such as the Panasonic Lumix SZ1. Previous years you were unlikely to get such a high level of optical zoom from a branded camera for under £100.
Bridge cameras have reached the highest level of optical zoom ever – first with the 42x optical zoom lens Nikon Coolpix P510 (equivalent to 24 to 1000mm), then with the even more incredible 50x optical zoom lens Canon Powershot SX50 HS (equivalent to 24 to 1200mm!). WOW!
Digital SLRs have seen a big refresh from all of the major manufacturers, with full-frame Digital SLRs from Nikon (3), Canon (3), and Sony (1), with Nikon and Canon both offering professional high speed DSLRs the Nikon D4 and Canon EOS 1D X, mid-range professional DSLRs the 36.3 megapixel Nikon D800 (and D800E) and Canon EOS 5D Mark III, and new entry level full-frame Digital SLRs, the Nikon D600 and Canon EOS 6D. Sony recently introduced the full-frame Sony Alpha A99 with continuous AF during video.
More mirrorless cameras have been introduced this year than ever before, with models from all the major manufacturers, with very few left out, in fact with those that haven’t joined the market suffered, with Kodak leaving the digital camera market for example. New models have been introduced by Olympus, Panasonic, Nikon, Canon, Pentax, Fujifilm, Sony, including new weather-sealed models from Olympus, with the Olympus OM-D E-M5 and Panasonic, with the Panasonic Lumix GH3.
Next year should be exciting, with CES 2013 kicking off the year, where it’s usual for a whole new camera range to be introduced, particularly in the consumer of point and shoot range.


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The Kogi State House of Assembly has impeached the embattled Deputy Governor, Simon Achuba.
His impeachment followed the submission earlier in the day of the report of the committee set up by the state chief judge, Justice Nadir Ajana, to investigate an allegation of gross misconduct against the former deputy governor.
Leader of the House, Hassan Bello Abdulahi, representing Ajaokuta state constituency who announced the decision of the House, said Achuba stands impeached after careful consideration of the report of the John Bayeshea committee submitted earlier on Friday.
He said the report was received, studied and deliberated upon and a unanimous decision was arrived at to impeach Achuba and “he therefore stands impeached.”
The seven-man committee headed by John Bayeshea submitted the report to the Speaker, Kogi State House of Assembly, Mathew Kolawole on Friday, in a brief ceremony after which the House went into a closed door session where the report was considered and deliberated upon.
The committee was set up in August following allegations of gross misconduct leveled against the Deputy Governor when he accused Governor Yahaya Bello of withholding his salaries and imprests since 2017 — an allegation denied by the government during hearing by the committee.
The Director General, Media and Publicity to the Kogi State Governor, Kingsley Fanwo, also accused the embattled Deputy Governor of attempting to set the state on fire.
Fanwo alleged that Achuba was orchestrating violence and incitement against the governor and the government of Kogi State.”
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RALEIGH, N.C. — The chief executive officer of Misys Healthcare’s parent company in London is out after negotiations to possibly sell the company broke down.
Misys plc said in a statement Monday that CEO Kevin Lomax had “stepped down” and also had left the company’s board “with immediate effect”.
Dominic Cadbury, chairman of Misys, will take over as acting CEO, the company said.
Lomax had been involved in talks to see the software company. As of Friday, Misys said that it “had not received any offer”.
Lomax, who founded the company, reportedly was involved in a management-led effort to acquire Misys. Misys develops software primarily for banks, hospitals and medical practices.
Shares of Misys, which are traded on the London stock exchange, fell 18 percent on the news to $3.47 in U.S. dollars.
Misys Healthcare, which focuses on medical practice software, has some 780 employees in the Triangle.
“We recognise that the last few months have been an unsettling time for employees,” Cadbury said in a statement. “Now that the offer period has ended, the priority for the entire Board is to take the group forward and to provide excellent service to customers. The Board has confidence in the long term value and future prospects of Misys.”
In the same announcement, however, Misys warned that due to a number of reasons “we expect adjusted (earnings per share) for the current financial year to be lower than last year.”
A spokesperson for Misys Healthcare in Raleigh had no comment on the situation, pointing to the statement issued by Cadbury.
To read the statement, see: www.misys.com/media/press_releases/corporate/2006/pr_items/pr_8901.html
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You can take the Kiwi out of New Zealand, but not the New Zealand out of a Kiwi. TATAU.io’s new Chief Product and Marketing Officer, Josh Webb, is a prime example of that.
Dunedin-born, Josh shifted to the big smoke (Auckland) where he got his first taste for the digital product innovation and development that would eventually take him all the way to New York City (and far beyond).
He spent the next decade running product for global companies such as CNN and Viacom, followed by a stint in the tech-Mecca of Palo Alto, becoming increasingly involved in the cutting-edge fields of enterprise artificial intelligence, IoT, and blockchain.
After all this time, Josh was primed for his return home, and has found his way to TATAU.io where he brings a wealth of experience to some key areas.
“TATAU.io does groundbreaking work that will enable the next step-changes in AI. It’s taking a real first-principles approach to computation. They have a very talented team of people and, when I was asked to come on board, it really was a no-brainer,” Josh said.
At TATAU.io, Josh is in charge of developing the commercial product offering and experience, while driving the go-to-market process.
Still though: why come back to NZ instead of remaining in the ‘biggest smoke’ of them all?
“New Zealand is a great place, as we all know, especially to bring up a family. More importantly though, I’m really enjoying the buzz that’s developed here over the years with a lot more startups thinking ‘global domination’ from the word go,” he said.
“That’s outward-looking attitude is crucial for New Zealanders and it’s refreshing after the United States, which tends to focus internally.”
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Europe's Best-Kept Secrets: 5 Underrated Cities to Discover
Are you looking for unique travel destinations in Europe?
If so, you're in luck!
From the vibrant culture of Budapest, Hungary to the stunning architecture of Gdańsk, Poland, there are plenty of unexpected European gems waiting to be discovered.
Join us as we explore 5 cities that aren't on your radar but should be, and get ready to experience a different, more authentic travel experience!
1) Budapest, Hungary
Nestled on the banks of the Danube River, Budapest is one of Europe's most underrated cities.
It may not have the glamor of Paris or the bustle of Berlin, but Budapest's charm lies in its rich history and unique culture. A blend of Gothic and Art Nouveau architecture, it's a city that looks like a page taken from a storybook.
Budapest has a fascinating past that dates back to the Roman Empire.
The city has been invaded and occupied by numerous civilizations, including the Ottomans, Austrians, and Soviets. Each regime has left its mark on the city, resulting in an eclectic mix of architecture and cultural influences. Despite its past, Budapest is now a vibrant and dynamic city full of energy and creativity.
Visitors can stroll along the Danube promenade, visit the famous thermal baths, or take a leisurely bike ride through the city's picturesque parks.
Be sur.e to visit the Fisherman's Bastion, a stunning neo-Gothic terrace that offers panoramic views of the city. From here, visitors can see the spires of the Parliament and the famous Chain Bridge. If you're planning a trip to Budapest, the best time to visit is during the spring and fall when the weather is mild, and the crowds are smaller.
However, if you're a fan of winter sports and outdoor activities, you may want to visit during the winter months when the city is blanketed in snow complete with pop-up ice-skating rinks around town.
2) Gdańsk, Poland
Nestled on the Baltic coast, Gdańsk is a stunning port city in Northern Poland.
The city is steeped in rich history, having been an integral port city for centuries and playing a pivotal role in the outbreak of World War II.
The city's Old Town is a UNESCO World Heritage site, filled with stunning Gothic architecture and winding alleyways. Visitors to Gdańsk should take a stroll down Long Street (Długa Street), the main street in the Old Town, and admire the colorful houses and intricate facades. No visit is complete without a visit to St. Mary's Church, as it is the largest brick church in the world and has a breathtaking interior filled with stunning artwork.
One of the city's biggest draws is its food scene, with delicious seafood dishes like smoked salmon and herring served fresh from the Baltic Sea. Gdańsk is also famous for its amber, which can be found in various forms of jewelry and trinkets throughout the city.
The best time to visit Gdańsk is during the summer months, from June to August, when the weather is warm and sunny and outdoor cafes line the streets.
Although, the city is also magical in the winter, with the Christmas Market in the Old Town being a popular attraction.
3) Bratislava, Slovakia
Nestled on the banks of the Danube River, Bratislava is a charming city with a rich history that dates back to Roman times. It may not be as well-known as other European cities, but it’s definitely worth adding to your travel list.
One of the city’s most prominent landmarks is the striking Bratislava Castle. This medieval fortress was once the residence of Hungarian kings and it offers stunning panoramic views of the city and surrounding areas.
History buffs will also appreciate St. Martin’s Cathedral, a beautiful Gothic church that houses the tomb of Saint John of Capistrano.
It’s not just history that makes Bratislava worth a visit. The city’s charming Old Town is filled with quaint streets, colorful buildings, and vibrant cafés and restaurants.
Wander through the maze of alleyways and stumble upon hidden gems like the Grassalkovich Palace, a stunning 18th-century palace that now serves as the official residence of the President of Slovakia.
One of the best times to visit Bratislava is during the summer months, when the city comes alive with music festivals, outdoor concerts, and open-air markets. Then there is the holiday season a magical time to visit, with the city’s Christmas markets offering a festive atmosphere and delicious treats. Don’t let Bratislava fly under your radar – this hidden gem is just waiting to be discovered.
4) Matera, Italy
Matera, a city in southern Italy, may not be as well-known as some of the country's more famous cities, but it's worth visiting. The stunning architecture, ancient caves, and incredible cuisine, make this city is a must-visit destination for travelers wanting an authentic Italian experience.
The history of Matera goes back to prehistoric times. The city is famous for its Sassi di Matera, a collection of ancient cave dwellings carved into the hillside. The Sassi date back to the Paleolithic era and have been continuously inhabited for thousands of years. In fact, the city was declared a UNESCO World Heritage site in 1993, making it a great place for history buffs to explore.
Matera is also known for its cuisine, which features traditional Italian dishes with a regional twist. You can sample everything from homemade pasta to fresh seafood to delicious pastries. Then there is the wine, with a variety of local wines available at restaurants and bars throughout the city.
The best time to visit Matera is in the spring or fall. The weather is mild, and the crowds are smaller, making it the perfect time to explore the city's historic sites and enjoy its delicious food and wine.
5) Trondheim, Norway
Nestled on the Trondheimsfjord, Trondheim is one of the oldest and most charming cities in Norway. Its rich history dates back to the Viking Age, and it served as the country's capital during the Middle Ages.
Today, Trondheim boasts a vibrant cultural scene, bustling streets, and some of the best-preserved medieval architecture in Northern Europe. One of the city's top attractions is the Nidaros Cathedral, Norway's largest and most important medieval building.
It houses the shrine of St. Olav, the patron saint of Norway, and is a symbol of the country's rich Christian heritage. The cathedral is also a great starting point for exploring Trondheim's cobbled streets, lined with traditional wooden houses and quaint shops.
Another must-visit spot is the iconic Gamle Bybro, or Old Town Bridge, which spans the Nidelva River. This 17th-century bridge is one of the most recognizable landmarks in Trondheim, and it offers breathtaking views of the city and its surroundings.
If you're a fan of outdoor activities, Trondheim won't disappoint. The city is surrounded by majestic mountains and fjords, which offer endless opportunities for hiking, skiing, and kayaking. In the winter, you can even catch a glimpse of the northern lights, one of nature's most spectacular displays.
The best time to visit Trondheim is during the summer months when the days are long and the weather is mild. June and July are extremely popular, as they offer the added bonus of the Midnight Sun.
If you're looking for an off-the-beaten-path adventure in Europe, these five cities are worth considering.
From Budapest's rich history and culture to Gdańsk's beautiful architecture and cuisine, each destination offers a unique experience that will leave a lasting impression.
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Owning a house is something that many people fight to understand. There is some thing about having the capacity to call a place your house to be said. Anybody who is seeking to get a first-time home mortgage should consider the various factors which are required to get the loan application approved.
You need to know about the different things which can be involved with mortgages prior to trying to get a home loan. Most people don’t understand that they’ve to deal with down payments, interest rates, lenders, closing fess, realty commissions and much more. Luckily, together with the aid of a lending business that is good you’ll be able to help resolve some of these issues.
A critical decision that before you buy a home you will need to make is what duration you’d just like the mortgage at. Most folks consider terms between 15- 30 years. Possibly the most popular term is the 30 year mortgage. Depending on your own present financial position, you are able to ascertain just how much you are able to repay on a monthly basis. Should you get a longer duration you will be able to purchase a dwelling that is more costly, but the interest will probably be greater over the long run.
One other significant decision that each buyer needs to make is whether to get a fixed or variable mortgage rate. The fixed rate is your option in case you are looking to get a safe mortgage that won’t change over the years. People who will willingly take more risks ought to be about the varying rates of interest.
If you are looking to get a first time home mortgage, it is necessary that you just make the choice that is proper. Doing your homework before you apply for the loan is very important since it can enable you to get the very best mortgage that is available.
It is necessary to check around at different lenders that are accessible, if you are thinking about getting a First Time Mortgage loan.

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Not too long ago, vivo officially announced its latest – and arguably most impressive flagship yet – smartphone: the vivo Nex. Based on the Chinese company’s concept Apex phone, the Nex is a pretty impressive device with a 91.24% screen-to-body ratio, among other things.
Unlike Xiaomi’s implementation with the Mi Mix phones – their front-facing cameras are placed on the bottom chin – vivo took a different approach with the Nex: it sports a pop-up selfie camera. It’s an 8MP shooter with f/2.0 aperture, and it’s certainly a solution to the “notch problem” most phones have now.
Aside from that, the Nex also features an in-screen fingerprint sensor, much like the vivo X21. Speaking of which, this is also one of the most “bezel-free” smartphones right now with a 6.59-inch Full HD+ OLED display, although it still has a slight chin at the bottom of the phone.
Other specifications of the Nex include a Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 chipset paired with 8GB of RAM, 256GB of internal storage, a generous 4,000mAh battery, as well as a 12MP + 5MP dual-camera system on the back. Interestingly, there’s also a more affordable variant of the phone with a Snapdragon 710 SoC, 6GB of RAM, and 128GB of storage.
The vivo Nex is currently only available in China, and it’s priced at up to 4,998 Chinese yuan, which comes up to about RM3,095. Not a bad price tag for a flagship of this calibre, though the Nex may not be launched outside of China.
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http://AngryMarks.com/ The Wrestling Nerdcast is back again for EPISODE 76! Join "The Incredible Huck" William Huckaby, Mika Villas and producer C.W. Smith for all the latest wrestling news and the #AllIn PPV! If you enjoyed the show, please like our AngryMarks Network page, or subscribe and leave us positive feedback on iTunes (kw: angrymarks). Thanks for checking out TWN!
http://AngryMarks.com/ Welcome to the latest edition of the Drakin Brothers weekly Impact Wrestling podcast, Seth & Mike's Impact Implosion. This week's Implosion covers the Impact Wrestling from Sept. 13th, 2018 featuring a world title match with Austin Aries defending against Fallah Bahh! Enjoy the show below courtesy of the AngryMarks Podcast Network (free on iTunes - kw: angrymarks). Follow @SethDrakin and @wrestling5286 on Twitter!
Can Rampage Jackson even the score with Wanderlei Silva at two wins apiece? Will Rory MacDonald take Gegard Mousasi's title and become a two weight class champion? http://MMAMania.com/ writer Steve Juon is first on the line to ask questions in today's Bellator 206 conference call featuring Quinton "Rampage" Jackson, Wanderlei Silva, Gegard Mousasi, "The Red King" Rory MacDonald, and more!
A.J. McKee wants a fight with "Pitbull" Patricio Freire and warns "The Wolf" Darrion Caldwell to stay in his lane!! http://MMAMania.com/ writer Steve Juon talks to "Mercenary" A.J. McKee about his upcoming fight with John "Macapa" Teixeira at Bellator 205 and so much more! Subscribe to angrymarksdotcom for more interviews, visit MMA Mania for complete Bellator 205 coverage, and follow everyone at the social media links below. * http://twitter.com/AJMcKeeJr * http://twitter.com/angrymarks * http://twitter.com/BellatorMMA * http://twitter.com/MMAmania
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Idylls of the King
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The Idylls are a series of twelve long blank verse poems by Alfred, Lord Tennyson, telling the tale of Arthur and his round table. While some of them are stories of adventure and daring of the kind you'd expect from an Arthurian epic, many take on a darker tone, relating how Arthur was betrayed and how his kingdom grew decadent and eventually fell.The poems stand on their own as carefully-constructed and masterful examples of long-form blank-verse poetry, and they're engaging to read strictly as tales of knighthood and intrigue--but many also read the Idylls as allegorical references to Victorian societal mores.
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16 November 2021 marked which anniversary of UNESCO (United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization)?
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Option 2 : 75
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The correct answer is 75.
- 16 November 2021 marked the 75th anniversary of UNESCO (United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization).
- UNESCO came into existence in 1945 in London, UK.
- It is a specialized agency of the United Nations aimed at promoting world peace and security.
- It is headquartered in Paris, France.
- Its logo was illuminated at the Eiffel Tower on 12 November 2021 to mark its 75th anniversary.

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BAGHDAD – Iraqi police say a series of attacks around Baghdad has killed eight people and wounded nearly two dozen.
The deadliest attack Saturday took place in the eastern neighborhood of al-Shaab. A police official says a sticky bomb inside a microbus killed three people and wounded seven.
In Husseiniya, a suburb of northeastern Baghdad, a police official says a roadside bomb near a crowded marketplace killed two people and wounded nine.
Two more people were killed in the southwestern neighborhood of Arab al-Jabour when a roadside bomb hit Sunni tribesmen patrolling the area.
Police say one person was killed in al-Mohshahida neighborhood when a roadside bomb hit a military checkpoint.
Hospital officials confirmed the casualty figures. All officials spoke on condition of anonymity because they were not authorized to brief journalists.


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Government of Belize and The European Union Sign Financing Agreement of BZ 31. 96 Million Grant Fund
The Prime Minister Rt. Hon. Dean Barrow and Her Excellency Malgorzata Wasilewska, European Union (EU) Ambassador to Belize, signed a Financing Agreement for a total of BZD $31.96M / Euro $14M for the energy sector. The signing ceremony was held today, 22 July 2019 in the Office of Prime Minister at the Laing Building, Belize City.
Funding for the energy sector is allocated under the 11th European Development Fund (EDF) to assist in the social and economic development of Belize. The proposed project is in line with Belize’s Growth and Sustainable Development Strategy (GSDS) and will assist in achieving the country’s commitment to the Sustainable Development Goals and the implementation of a "Sustainable Energy Roadmap of Belize".


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The Boundary Waters Canoe Area has made an environmental group’s annual Top 10 list of the country’s most endangered rivers.
Federal regulators have issued final regulations aimed at reducing pollution from taconite processing plants that causes haze over northern Minnesota’s wild areas including Voyageurs National Park and the Boundary Waters Canoe Area, as well as Isle Royal National Park in Michigan.
Congressman-elect Rick Nolan says a bill to swap state-owned land in the Boundary Waters Canoe Area for federal land is probably dead, and will need revisiting in the next Congress.
A 450-foot cellphone tower with flashing lights that would be seen from parts of the Boundary Water Canoe Area Wilderness will be allowed to go forward, after the Supreme Court denied a request to hear the case.
A group called Environment Minnesota says bills moving through the U.S. House of Representatives are a danger to the Boundary Waters Canoe Area.
A group wants the Minnesota Supreme Court to overturn an appeals court ruling that lets AT&T proceed with a 450-foot cellphone tower near Ely next door to the Boundary Waters Canoe Area.
The National Forest Service says managers made all the right decisions as they battled a forest fire that blackened 145 square miles of northeastern Minnesota last year.
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- In the September quarter, Imagion Biosystems ( IBX ) advanced research and development for its MagSense cancer detection technology.
- The medical company continued to enroll patients in the first phase of the HER2 breast cancer trial, which remains open
- IBX also presented data from studies that showed evidence that MagSense could potentially target prostate cancer tumors that express prostate specific membrane antigen
- The company reported operating cash flow of $2.8 million, and it expects spending to increase in the coming quarters as the first phase of the research and development pipeline progresses
- IBX shares were down 3.33 per cent to trade at 2.9 cents at 15:06 AEDT
Imagion Biosystems ( IBX ) continued research on its MagSense technology in the September quarter.
MagSense technology is designed to detect cancer using safe magnetic bioparticles. The company’s goal for the technology is to address an unmet need to make non-invasive cancer detection methods more affordable.
For three months, the health foundation continued to enroll patients in the first phase of the HER2 breast cancer study. The study remains open if all sites are still screening eligible patients.
In addition, Imagion Biosystems said its magnetic nanoparticle technology could potentially target prostate cancer tumors.
IBX Vice President of Research and Preclinical Development, Dr. Marie Zhang, presented the company’s latest prostate cancer imaging data, which showed strong evidence of MagSense’s potential to target prostate cancer tumors that express prostate-specific membrane antigen.
The study showed that the imaging agent could be detected by MRI and IBX technology.
In terms of expenses, Imagion Biosystems allocated $872,000 for research and development and another $1.98 million for personnel and administrative costs. This resulted in an operating cash outflow of $2.8 million in the September quarter.
IBX said that as the HER2 breast cancer study progresses and the development pipeline advances, some costs are expected to increase in the coming quarters.
The company ended the period with $5.3 million in cash and approximately 1.9 quarters of available funding. However, after the quarter, IBX received a $2.5 million research and development tax credit, which improved its financial position.
IBX shares were down 3.33 per cent to trade at 2.9 cents at 3.06pm AEDT.

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The House of Representatives member representing Yagba Federal Constituency of Kogi State in the Green Chamber, Hon. Abejide Leke has given a sum of N75m to Secondary School student to cater for their 2019/20 waec fees.
While addressing the crowd, Hon. Abejide said the money covered both the private and public secondary schools that made up of the Yagba Federal Constituency of the State.
Yagba Federal Constituency is made of three local governments namely: Yagba East local government, Yagba West local government and Mopa-Muro and Hon Joseph Abejide is a member of ADC.
Hon. Joseph Abejide told the gathering that include traditional rulers, Political leaders and well-wishers that such a gesture should be done to bring peace to every home of the nation.
He promised to extend the same gesture to JSS 3 students in school and technical college.


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Independent Suppliers Group Hosts Successful Industry Week ’21 in Orlando, Florida
Rosemont, IL - November 18, 2021 – For the first time since 2019, Independent Suppliers Group held its annual meeting for members and suppliers last week in Orlando. Industry Week '21 included several insightful panels, multiple educational seminars, and much more.
Industry Week '21 kicked off with Pinnacle One-on-One Member/Supplier Meetings, Peer Exchanges, and a Giveback Event. The charitable occasion gave those in attendance the opportunity to support several local non-profit organizations. Attendees designed tote bags, canvas murals, cuddle buddies, and superhero capes, benefiting local children and veterans.
The Industry Week ’21 General Session highlighted the current state of the industry from ISG President and CEO Mike Gentile. It also featured a thought-provoking panel discussion and the NAOPA Awards led by OPI's CEO Steve Hilleard and OPI Director Janet Bell, respectively.
ISG Members met for their private “member only” meeting, where they heard from Mike Gentile and ISG Board of Directors Chairman, Jordan Kudler. The pair gave their own respective thoughts into the operations of the group during the COVID-19 pandemic. ISG EVP of Sales and Marketing Charles Forman presented, “Our Co-Op, Our Success” which featured an overview of ISG programs. Janet Collins, of TurningPoint Strategy, lead a member panel discussion, “The Art of the Pivot” which focused on how businesses shifted and adapted to the current business climate.
A Welcome Reception was held for everyone attending Industry Week ’21 featuring music, food and networking. The reception provided fundraising opportunities for City of Hope with interactive activities including corn hole toss and mini golf.
S.P. Richards and Essendant held their own General Sessions focused on new initiatives, insights, and updates. BSA conducted a Forum that featured a members-only meeting and open sessions regarding what the future holds for the industry.
Matt Dodd presented on behalf of City of Hope outlining their mission and organization. ISG presented its Supplier Awards, and BSA presented its Industry Awards, followed by the Industry Week ’21 Tradeshow. The Tradeshow offered exhibitors the chance to display all the latest and most innovative industry-leading products.
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Nollywood Yoruba actor, Adewale Alebiosu, has revealed how badly his flat role of being a herbalist in most films affected him.
In an intensive interview with BBC Yoruba, he stated that he is not a wicked person or a herbalist in real life but people often misjudge him.
He said he learnt the role just like every other person including incantations.
Adewale said he was born into a muslim family but he converted into Christianity after he got into trance while drumming in a church and has since been going to church.
He said he feels that the gods are angry with him because the ones he trained in the job are making success stories while he’s stuck.
According to him, some of the incantations he had recited had haunted him in the closed door behind the camera. He warned the younger generation about certain roles in the industry.
He said, “People often think of me as a native doctor. This is not the case. I’ve never been a native doctor, and neither has my father. When I first started acting, which I learned from Taiwo Balogun, I loved incantations.
“After I left him, I met with one of my bosses, Fatai Adetayo Oodua. That was when I started using incantations. Filmmakers were the ones who made people start to ask why it was solely the native doctor roles I was being given.
“Acting shaped people’s perception of me as a wicked man. I’m not that dangerous. My parents are both Muslims.
“I was born a Muslim, until when a church was doing a harvest service and they didn’t have a drummer.
“The congregation pointed to me as someone who is into theatre and drums as well. They started singing and I was drumming, but my head began to swell. I didn’t know when I fell to the ground and started sprawling.
“It was when I got out of the trance that people told me what happened. That was how I became a minister of God. All those incantations you see in films, I don’t do anything beyond that. It’s just acting; even my elders know this.
“If I get to the church, I do church activities as well. There are times when we as actors utter incantations without knowing that there are hidden meanings & powers behind those words.
“I never knew there was so much more to the incantations I was delivering. I thought I was just delivering my lines, not knowing there are repercussions to follow. Whenever I get home after the act, while I sleep I would see some strange beings, and some would turn to goats and start biting me.
“I’m saying this to warn them so that they don’t end up regretting their lives or ending up miserably.
“Actors who want to play traditional priests and native doctors should pray fervently. When I’m called on set, the filmmakers see I came in a bike or taxi.
“They start asking if I have no car of my own. I tell them I don’t and they are shocked. They feel pity for me. But the words I hear from them hurt me. Those I trained have become wealthy. If I offended gods, he should forgive me.”

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Buddha Kitty Glass has just finished a series of pieces which will be on display and for sell at the Everett Artist Gallery! The pieces are a series of emerald green serving bowls and trays. This is Buddha Kitty Glass first display at an artist gallery and we are very excited!
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Buddha Kitty Glass is honored to be part of the Seattle Men’s Chorus (SMC) and Seattle Women’s Chorus (SWC) 14th Annual Dinner, Dance and Auction “Black Tie and Sequins.” A trio Buddha Kitty Glass cherry blossom sushi trays will be part of the auction. The evening proves to be a spectacular one! Hors d’oeuvres and cocktails during the silent auction. Dinner, wine, and dessert during live auction. Special Guest Performances by members of SMC and SWC. Dancing will begin immediately following the live auction. The event will be held:
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