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Issue Date: February 8, 2010
Several universities have developed video lab demonstrations for their students to watch on portable devices such as an iPhone. Matthew H. Todd and colleagues at the University of Sydney, in Australia, are taking the process one step further. They're encouraging students to make their own photos and videos.
"I'm quite keen on the idea of knowledge coming from the community," Todd says. That, and he figures that his students are handier than he is with fancy phones and video-editing software. "They can school us in the IT, and we can school them in the chemistry," he jokes.
Together with Adam J. Bridgeman, the director of first-year teaching at Sydney, and Peter J. Rutledge, a senior lecturer in charge of chemistry labs for second-year students, Todd has been coordinating the program for one semester, with the focus so far on Sydney's general chemistry labs. "Usually, students just traipse into lab, do the thing they're told to do, and leave. It's a very dissatisfying experience," Todd says. "You want students to get excited about lab," he adds, and engaging them with gadgets they already have in their pockets is likely to be a great way to do it.
General chemistry students at Sydney have certain experiments to do each week, and they have the option to record their procedure and results with their mobile devices. When a student submits a video to Todd and his colleagues, the instructors must approve it for posting. If the video passes muster, it is automatically sent to a viewing gallery for the students, as well as to YouTube. Photos from students go through the same process and post to Flickr, a publicly available online photo repository.
For students who didn't already own some kind of recording device, the Sydney team bought a few video cameras for a few hundred dollars, an expense that was covered by the department's first-year teaching budget. Thanks to seed funding from the university's eLearning unit, the instructors secured the services of a software developer to work with Bridgeman for a few hours. The developer helped Bridgeman set up a user-friendly, password-protected online environment where students could send their videos. Students can't be bothered with a submission system that's not easy to use, Todd says.
Nevertheless, only a smattering of approved videos and photographs have been posted so far. "It may be a question of pushing the idea more," Todd says. Next semester, he plans to encourage the department's demonstrators, who take charge of about 15 students apiece in lab sections that each contain nearly 200 students, to help with the project. Course evaluations should be available soon and will help steer the project for the future, Todd adds.
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Nasa's Curiosity rover had a busy first weekend on Mars: it had a brain transplant.
The £1.6bn, one-tonne vehicle, which landed on Mars last in what Nasa called its 'hardest ever' mission, had its software upgraded to that it can drive and use its robotic arm.
The new software was uploaded to the rover during its flight from Earth, and was installed over three days from 10 August to 13 August.
The original software was designed mainly to help land the rover. The new software includes code to help it check for obstacles on its own, to drive on safe paths and to use different tools on the end of its robotic arm.
Meanwhile Nasa is analysing the first photographs of the Mars surface which the rover has already sent back. Researchers are deciding which features to investigate and the precise schedule of the mission.
"We designed the mission from the start to be able to upgrade the software as needed for different phases of the mission," said Ben Cichy of Nasa's Jet Propulsion Laboratory.
"The flight software version Curiosity currently is using was really focused on landing the vehicle. It includes many capabilities we just don't need any more. It gives us basic capabilities for operating the rover on the surface, but we have planned all along to switch over after landing to a version of flight software that is really optimised for surface operations."
The six-wheeled rover Curiosity was lowered to the Martian surface on three nylon tethers suspended from a hovering "sky crane" firing retro rockets.
For the next 97 weeks - the length of one Martian year - Curiosity will explore a large Martian crater that billions of years ago may have been filled with water.
Nasa said the rover was continuing to perform "very well" and had awoken from its "beauty sleep... feeling healthy and refreshed".


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“Raju Yadav” is a charming movie that will undoubtedly surprise viewers with its clever combination of comedy and romance. This Krishnamachary-directed movie features important roles for Getup Srinu and Ankita Kharat, among others. Here’s a preview of what fans of “Raju Yadav” might expect:
The cast of the Film
Getup Srinu, well-known for his comedic timing, and Ankita Kharat, whose charm is sure to light up the screen, star in the movie. They have a dynamic and captivating cast that includes Ananda Chakrapani and several other gifted performers like RJ Hemant, Bhushan (of “Arjun Reddy” fame), and Rocket Raghava.
As a romantic comedy entertainer, “Raju Yadav” is said to deliver both poignant moments and hearty laughs. The mix of romance and comedy alludes to a story with oddball characters, comical circumstances, and maybe a love story that overcomes comedic roadblocks, even though the specific plot details are unknown.
Fans can’t wait to see the movie’s trailer because they want to see the chemistry between the protagonists and the humorous aspects that make it unique. “Raju Yadav” is anticipated to do the same. Trailers for romantic comedies usually offer a taste of the humor and romance that lie ahead.
Date of Release
When “Raju Yadav” opens in theatres on April 30, 2024, mark your calendars for that date. The movie’s excitement is building as the premiere date draws near, with viewers anticipating a cinematic journey that explores comedy, romance, and all points in between.
Date of OTT Release
The OTT release date has yet to be revealed in detail. In an era where digital streaming is becoming increasingly common, fans are eager to find out when they’ll be able to watch “Raju Yadav” at home. Keep checking back for information about the release date of this romantic comedy on your preferred streaming service.
“Raju Yadav” is a movie that should appeal to anyone who likes romantic moments interspersed with good humor. It is also entertaining. This movie is positioned to be a noteworthy addition to the Telugu cinema industry’s romantic comedy genre thanks to a gifted cast and an innovative crew behind the scenes. Await its publication with anticipation, and get ready to be enthralled with the tale of “Raju Yadav.”

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The infection mutation is spreading in the town of Forcalquier in Provence.
A new strain of coronavirus was discovered in the south of France, it was registered as B.1.640.2. Currently, scientists have confirmed it in 12 people.
This is stated in the message on the portal. MedRxiv.
The first infected was found in mid-November last year – in a man who returned from Cameroon.
The patient had mild symptoms the day before diagnosis.
Read alsoAustria legalized euthanasiaThe infection mutation is spreading in the town of Forcalquier in Provence.
How dangerous and infectious the new strain is is still unknown.
Coronavirus in Ukraine as of January 3
As of the morning of January 3, another 1,804 new cases of coronavirus infection were confirmed in Ukraine. The day before, on Sunday, January 2, there were a little more – 1,863.
Over the past day, 1,168 people were hospitalized in the hospital with complications from COVID-19, while 2,537 people recovered, and 114 died.
For the entire time of the pandemic in Ukraine, 3,676,342 people fell ill; of them recovered – 3 479 725, and 96 301 died.
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Chicago delivers murder, adultery and all that jazz
Four big names in Australian showbiz are knocking them dead in Chicago, the musical about two blowzy 1920s celebrity killers now playing at the Burswood Theatre.
Helpmann Award winners Caroline O'Connor and Sharon Millerchip play the sassy, murdering showgirls Velma Kelly and Roxie Hart while former Queen of Pop Colleen Hewett, another Helpmann winner for her role in The Boy From Oz, plays their nasty jailer Mama Morton.
As the slick defence lawyer Billy Flynn, Craig McLachlan shatters any memories of his buff bogan days in Check 1-2 and as Henry Ramsey on Neighbours.
McLachlan said the story, based on a true murder case which fed a tabloid frenzy, remained frighteningly relevant as well as being a fun show. "Just have a look at our media today - celebrity, celebrity, celebrity," he said. "I hate to think we would get to the point where someone will murder somebody purely to get their face on the cover of something."
McLachlan said he was looking forward to some quick one-day surfing trips down south during the Perth season.
A bonus of playing the role of Flynn was being surrounded by beautiful girls wafting him with feather fans each night, he said. "It's proof that you don't have to die to go to heaven."
Last seen in Perth in 1999, Kander, Ebb and Fosse's Broadway sensation features sizzling dance numbers and hit songs such as All That Jazz, Cell Block Tango and When You're Good to Mama.
Hewett said Chicago had something for everyone - murder, greed, corruption and adultery as well a great tunes and dance routines.
The show runs until March 28 before touring to Singapore and Hong Kong.
Full review in the Today liftout tomorrow.
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Bugzilla – Bug 1098718
3d modelling software (Blender, FreeCAD) missing dependencies
Last modified: 2018-06-22 09:16:00 UTC
FreeCAD, community edition of openCASCADE, and Blender fail to install from standard repo for lack of dependency libboost_system 1.66. I installed this from experimental repo and tried FreeCAD again, now failed for missing libicui18n. This happened with snapshot 20180615 but not with the one I used at the beginning of the month, 20180602 if I recall correctly.
Just package/issue per bug please. The reason is that these packages fail to build with a libboost change, and libboost has since moved on.
For the record, a fix for FreeCAD has been submitted already:
And openCASCADE is not part of the distribution AFAICS...
And I just submitted a fix for blender myself:
It failed to build because of the switch to gcc 8, not the boost update...


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National Assembly lawmakers submitted a document criminally denouncing Nicolás for taking advantage of his position for the electoral campaign for May 20: “Nicolás Maduro violated article 70 of the Anti-Corruption law by participating in electoral campaigns using State resources,” said lawmaker Luis Florido. The lawmakers denounced the exchange of votes for the bonus he promised through the carnet de la patria: “Offering the bonus in exchange for votes in presidential elections is a punishable crime.” In case imposed prosecutor general Saab doesn’t answer, the accusation will be taken to international instances. Meanwhile the Supreme Tribunal of Justice in exile declared on Twitter the vacancy of the Presidency of Venezuela and decreed the urgency to fill the power vacuum according to the Constitution of the Republic. The declaration was supported by OAS secretary general Luis Almagro, who tweeted: “We support the @TSJ_Legitimo’s decision, which is coherent with the OAS General Assembly resolution of June 5.” Opening a way, once more, to vilify Parliament on social media for unenforceable “orders”.
For a second year in a row, Citgo, a PDVSA branch company, finances the 4th of July celebration in Houston. Since 2015, Citgo pays for all the expenses of the fireworks used to conclude the party. NGO Transparencia Venezuela said that on top of extraordinary wages, the military has been granted additional credits. In 2018, the Defense Ministry has received resources for Bs. 36,131,051,079,471, a figure that surpasses the nation’s budget for the year, which is Bs. 36,102,059,000,000. The military has received 17 times more resources than the Agriculture Ministry; 35% more resources than the University Education Ministry and 110% more money than the amount used to feed students. Out of the 11 additional credits granted to the Defense Ministry, four were approved a few days before the May 20 elections. That’s why it’s laughable that Communications Minister Jorge Rodríguez said that the Executive will prioritize focusing on solving essential issues such as water, public transport and infrastructural work, and added that they’ll do this “in coming weeks”; while Education Minister Elías Jaua claimed that he feels “prouder of public education in Venezuela” every day.
The marines that didn’t come
Almost a year after the thesis of D-Day in Venezuela is revealed: Last August, during a meeting with his advisors, president Donald Trump asked why the United States couldn’t invade Venezuela. The suggestion surprised those present, including State Secretary Rex Tillerson and security advisor H.R. McMaster, both of whom have left their posts. The story of the talk, which had remained secret until now, comes from a high-ranking government official familiar with what was said then, who spoke in anonymity and said that the advisors explained Trump why a military action could be counterproductive and jeopardize the support obtained among Latin American governments to punish Nicolás. Allegedly, Trump didn’t abandon the idea and offered it to President Juan Manuel Santos and later, to other four Latin American leaders. All of them refused the possibility. The rest of the article criticizes Trump’s indiscretions and his foreign policy, but recognized the relevance of sanctions against Venezuelan officials; as well as the financial contributions to help Colombia and Brazil deal with the migration crisis. Last night, based on this story, Diosdado Cabello threatened to investigate dissidents who requested a humanitarian intervention (which is the same as a military invasion to him), claiming that they’ll approve laws to punish them severely, that they’ll be tried regardless of which country they live in and that “anyone deemed to be a traitor will be treated as an enemy.”
La prensa de EEUU, revela que Trump planteó a sus asesores inmediatos la invasión armada contra Venezuela en agosto de 2017, en una reunión en la Oficina Oval. Esa es prueba de que agresiones contra el hermano presidente Nicolás Maduro son parte de un plan golpista imperialista.
— Evo Morales Ayma (@evoespueblo) July 4, 2018
Nancy Izzo Jackson, a U.S. State Department official, explained that even when the U.S. remains intent on supporting us, conditions to receive immigrants are rigorous and only “a very small percentage” will be granted asylum in the country. Yesterday, the Colombian government started the process of updating the data of Venezuelans living there with the Special Stay Permit. Foreign Minister María Ángela Holguín said that the Venezuelan government’s refusal to accept the crisis is an obstacle for finding solutions and also for the relations with neighbors willing to help. The Venezuelans arrested in Trinidad and Tobago for immigration crimes are expected to return to the country in the next few days. The National Assembly asked the government to help them by allowing them to come back as returnees, disregarding any legal problems for immigration crimes. The Andrés Bello Catholic University said that students and graduates of some careers may obtain undergraduate diplomas valid in the U.S. thanks to the recent agreement signed with URBE University and Florida Global University. Those interested in getting more information can write to [email protected]
Brief and serious
- Acción Democrática leaves MUD (opposition party coalition.) According to El Nuevo País, the reason is “failure to fulfill the agreement signed by all parties on July 19 last year,” as well as the coalition’s “paralysis.”
- Nurses have been in protest for ten days already, but the government hasn’t taken any actions to listen to their demands. The threat of mass resignations seemed to matter little to them. Yesterday’s march in perreras, buses and personal vehicles (called the Pilgrimage for Health) reached Miraflores, asking Nicolás to try and live on a nurse’s wages.
- Ecuador’s Foreign Minister José Valencia announced that the country called their ambassador in Bolivia for consultation and suspended the trip of their new ambassador to Venezuela, after both nations condemned the prison sentence against Rafael Correa. At night, President Lenín Moreno demanded respect for his country’s decisions.
Primero Cristina. Luego Lula. Ahora Rafael Correa. Cese a la persecución contra los líderes auténticos de nuestra América. La Revolución Bolivariana se solidariza con el pueblo de Ecuador y @MashiRafael
— Nicolás Maduro (@NicolasMaduro) July 4, 2018
- Yesterday, thousands of Nicaraguans joined in a human chain in a Managua avenue, to demand dictator Daniel Ortega’s resignation and the end to the violence that has left hundreds of people dead in 75 days of protests.
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Complaint Review: Cross Country Bank - Wilmington Delaware
- Cross Country Bank www.crosscountrybank.com Wilmington, Delaware U.S.A.
- Phone: 302-467-4600
- Category: Banks
Cross Country Bank rip-off corruption Wilmington Delaware
I have been involved with Cross Country Bank since 1998, as a customer, and after funds were not paid on one of their checks written by me I followed the usual course of action to find out why. Two weeks after this incident, I received a letter from Cross Country Bank admitting their mistake, however their action to take care of this mistake did not follow legal form at all.
Too make a very long story short, I am still fighting this case. Upon many hours of research and correspondence from March of 2002, to date involving the bank commissioners office in Delaware who only handled cases involving Cross Country Bank until May 14, 2002, due to the fact that the chief regulatory agency of this bank, FDIC issued a cease and desist order May 15, 2002 with some very strict guidelines set forth for the board of directors of the bank to follow which is available for view at www.fdic.gov.
Although I am not a lawyer, after reading this court order, it was apparent to me that the bank was basically taken over by the FDIC, focusing all moves of the bank to be sent to the regional director of the FDIC for approval. THE BANK HAS BASICALLY BEEN DISABLED FROM
MAKING ANY REAL DECISIONS AND POSSIBLY LIMITING ALL
LIABILITY OF THE BANK FOCUSING ALL EFFORTS ON MAKING
SURE THAT THE CAPITAL MAINTENANCE PLAN SET FORTH BY THE
FDIC IS MET PURSUANT TO THEIR LISTED GUIDELINES.
As sad as it may be, and believe me, I'm sure they're few customers that have been adversely affected by this bank as I have, as long as the FDIC has their hands in this and forcing the bank to the conditions that it should have been operating under in the first place, pending cases are going to stay, until the bank can regain capital.
If it doesn't there is a good possibility that it will be dissolved or acquired by another bank.
Also, there has been some uncertainty as to whether or not Cross Country Bank is a real bank or not. Fact.
Cross Country is licensed as an Insured State non-member bank, Which means that is a bank, non-member of the Federal Reserve Board, headquartered in Wilmington Delaware.
Read the facts for yourself at www. fdic.gov/individual/enforcement/11932.html. Docket# FDIC-02-035b (5-15-02).
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If you live in Sonitpur near SBI BANK , Biswanath Ghat branch, it doesn’t mean that you need to visit the SBI BANK every time to perform a financial transaction. With so many SBI BANK branches and varied needs, a click of the button is good enough to perform a transfer around Sonitpur, Assam. IFSC Codes have been a part of the SBI BANK way of working for a long time now, and they have definitely been of help in case of a financial transaction.
A lot goes into making an experience wonderful for you at SBI BANK, especially the one that concerns a financial transaction in Biswanath Ghat, Sonitpur. A transfer to the wrong beneficiary is an act that you wouldn’t want to do, and that is why it is important that you check the SBI BANK account number as many times as necessary, to ensure that the right beneficiary gets your money. IFSC Codes for SBI BANK are designed in a way to make sure that your bank is traceable. If the SBI BANK bank account details will not be in sync, the SBI BANK servers will not be able to locate the Biswanath Ghat branch in Sonitpur, Assam.
This in turn is a signal that things aren’t happening in the right manner, while a validated SBI BANK IFSC code, will confirm that your beneficiary has a valid SBI BANK branch and the transaction can be done. Let’s take one example:
There are various branches of SBI BANK in the country, but let’s take into count their Biswanath Ghat branch. The branch details are appended below:
|Address||DIST SONITPUR ASSAM 784177|
The details above validate that the SBI BANK has its operations in the Sonitpur, Assam branch located at the DIST SONITPUR ASSAM 784177. This confirms that if you plan on doing a financial transfer, you must be sure of the SBI BANK IFSC code to ensure that the transfer happens without any hassles.
While all of us understand IFSC codes by now, let’s understand MICR code as well. This is termed as Magnetic Ink Character Recognition which is a character recognition technology that helps in processing cheques faster. SBI BANK bank branch has a unique MICR code which helps RBI identify the SBI BANK branch, and speed up the cheque clearing process.
While SBI BANK IFSC is an 11 digit code, MICR is a 9 digit code, and the basic difference between these two codes is that IFSC code is used for SBI BANK online transactions, while MICR is used for SBI BANK offline transactions, like Cheque.
These two aspects are of great importance for SBI BANK financial transaction in both SBI BANK online transactions and SBI BANK offline transactions, and you can choose the one that works well for you.
21 September 2017:SBI Card, the second leading credit card selling company after HDFC Bank, is all set to offer pre-approved cards to SBI customers. SBI card is also aggressively aiming to double its cad base in the next couple of the years. SBI card is a joint venture between the SBI and GE capital, which is set to exit as a part of the American Giant global business group revamp. The card issuer is also in discussion with a couple of banks to explore the co-branding chances. It has co-branded with 7 banks including an Oriental bank of commerce, Bank of Maharashtra, and private sector south Indian banks as well as with Indian railway ticketing portal IRCTC. "We source about 12-15% of our customers through co-branding," SBI card CEO Vijay Jasuja said. "All the necessary approvals for the deal should be in place by the end of October," he added. If SBI gets the permission, it will hold 74% in both the marketing and processing entities with the stability of 26% will be held by the Carlyle Group. There are also plans to merge these two entities later.
19th January 2017:Axis Bank has reduced its MCLR up to 0.70%, now the MCLR for 1-year tenure which serve as the benchmark for Home Loans, Loan Against property and others, will be 8.25% down by 65 bps. Axis Banks overnight MCLR has come down by 0.65% to 7.90% and the highest cut of 0.70% is applicable for 3 month and 6 months MCLR which has been revised to 8.05% and 8.15% respectively. Axis Bank Home Loan, Axis Bank Personals are expected to get cheaper in coming days.
29th November 2016: Indian borrowers and property buyers have a reason to cheer. As one of the effects of demonetization, property prices across the country are expected to reduce by 25-30% of the current prices. At the same time, since banks have collected huge deposits, they will be forced to reduce the rate of interest on Home and other loans. India borrowers will get the benefit of falling prices as well as rate of interest.
14 August 2017:The merger of State Bank of India's associate banks with SBI has resulted in sizeable membership gain for the majority union. The AISBISF may have gained but the gain cannot be quantified. "Around 28,000 members of AIBEA in the erstwhile associate banks have joined our union post-merger. Prior to the merger membership strength in SBI was around 170,000 and now we expect the membership number to touch 200, 000," Sanjeev Kumar Bandlish, General Secretary of AISBISF, told IANS over phone from Chandigarh. The AIBEA has the biggest share in the associate banks. However, AISBISF was the majority union in SBI. "It is true that some AIBEA members in erstwhile associate banks have joined AISBISF after the merger with SBI. But the numbers are not alarming. Unless the check off system is implemented in SBI, we may not know how many of our members have joined the rival union or vice versa," Venkatachalam said.
13 December 2017:Flipkart-owned digital payments platform PhonePe has forged a partnership with SafeGold to launch a digital gold product. As per the official statement, users will now be able to buy and sell certified 24-karat gold via the PhonePe app. commenting on the development, Subrat Udgata, Vice-President of IDBI Trusteeship Services stated “Gold has always been a prized possession in India. We are delighted that an innovative company like PhonePe in partnership with Safe Gold, is offering customers a convenient and secure way to buy or accumulate the best quality Gold. It is noteworthy that there are independent entities in this partnership protecting the customer’s interest at all stages. We are actively supporting such innovative digital business models as Trustees and the SafeGold-PhonePe partnership is an example of that effort.” Gold purchased on PhonePe is physically deposited in a high-security Brink’s vault and is fully insured at all times. If a customer needs the physical gold, she/he can ask for it to be delivered to their doorstep.
24th January 2017: SBI sees a massive increase in new credit card users post the demonetization era. In December 2016, SBI issued over 1.15 lakh credit cards. This brings their subtotal to 47.5 lakh credit cards issued until date. Additionally, people are spending more using their credit cards post demonetization. This increase averages around 25 - 30%. Other players like HDFC, ICICI, and Axis Bank have also reported an upsurge in applications as well as average monthly spend.
29th December 2016: With slowing down of loan applications, the fourth quarter has not seen much demand from customers with growth reducing to 5.8%. This unexpected lowering of demand lies in stark comparison to the otherwise flourishing last quarter seen in earlier times. Banks are expecting this trend to continue well into 2017.
18 July 2017:Mumbai- YES bank which runs start-up programmes to develop more quickly called YES Fintech is now completely looking for global exchange partnerships to help Indian start-ups gain access to developed markets in terms of business and investments. The Malaysian government has taken initiative to tie up Bank with MAGIC (Malaysian Global Innovation & creativity centre). It is also similarly focusing for partnership with the U.S, Sweden, Norway, Singapore, the UK and Israel over the next few years. MAGIC plans to invest in some of the Indian fintech start-ups. The Bank’s MD and CEO Rana Kapoor said: “Technology such as block chain, behaviour based cyber security, AI (artificial intelligence) and ML (machine learning), big data analytics and biometrics across front, mid and back end operations are crucial in the digital transformation of the bank”. This partnership would result in getting world class fintech start-ups to make available technology access and infrastructure support, said by shah. The YES bank has been working with and also supporting more than 100 fintech start-ups in to provide advanced and original financial solutions to its corporate, SME and retail customer base.
16th December 2016: The new loan in Axis Bank will be charged at MCLR ranging 8.55% to 9%. Up to one month tenor, MCLR has come down to 8.55%, up to 3 months 8.75% up to 6 months 8.85% and up to one year, it will be 8.90%. for 2 years 8.95% and 3 years 9.0%. Home, Personal and other retail loan rates from Axis Bank should reduce soon.
07 September 2017:The RBI in its annual report published last week said that it has been decided to review the WLA guidelines comprehensively, particularly from the perspective of WLA deployment targets. “If they are talking about deployment targets not being met, it would help if they found out the reasons behind the slow pace of the industry and one of the major reasons is the low interchange fees for ATM transactions,” said Sanjeev Patel, chief executive officer of Tata Communications Payment System. “There are few major issues which we have highlighted to the central bank time and again, though at present we do not know what the regulator plans to do with the sector, it will be extremely helpful if few of our demands are listened to by RBI,” said Loney Antony, managing director of Hitachi Payment Services. There is also a need to relook into the number of entities that had been licensed by the central bank. The statement by the Reserve Bank in its annual report indicates the amount of seriousness with which they are looking at the sector.
12 July 2017:Education- Educations loans lend by banks have grown by few 2.7% in FY17 as much as the half of the growth rate of all loan. Specialist lenders are developing very quickly and private players are looking for the same segment. Education specialist like HDFC Credila and Avance have perceived growth rates from 40% to 70% in disbursement even as new age lenders like In-cred Finance are showing the interest in the same sector. Co-founder and CEO of HDFC Credila, says that there is great demand. The shift of government interest to private schooling has resulted in private sectors focus towards the tertiary education. The cost of attendance, fees and other charges are rapidly increasing on global level which in out of the budget of middle class.
HDFC Credila has disbursed Rs.1300 crore which is quite low compared to Rs.1800 crore for the education loan portfolio of banks.
According to PSU bank officials the main two reasons for defaults are engineering and management institutions increased rapidly but the quality of education provided by them is not up to the mark. Number of students after their graduation they turn into NPA. “A lot of education loans are probably camouflaged as personal their loans or loans against property”.
23rd October 2016: Indiabulls Housing Finance Limited has launched “ Smart City Home Loans” in tier II and tier III cities. Under Smart City Home Loans Indiabulls does a home loan with an average ticket size of 15 lacs and maximum home loan amount up to 40 lacs. Indiabulls Housing Finance also announced an interest rate cut of 5 basis points with a prime loan at 9.3%.
26 October 2017:PNB housing finance has reported a 51% year over year increase in net profit of second quarter. For the second quarter ended September 30, the company said profit stood at Rs 208 crore compared with Rs 138 crore a year ago. During the quarter, the company paid a final dividend at the rate of Rs 6 per share. Net interest income grew 69% from a year ago while loan assets registered a growth of 51%. The gross NPAs, as on September 30, stood at 0.34% as against 0.26% a year ago. Net NPAs of the company stood at 0.26% of the loan assets compared with 0.18% a year ago.
24 November 2017:Finance Minister Arun Jaitley is all set to launch State Bank of India’s (SBI) first comprehensive digital service platform, YONO, which stands for 'You Only Need One' application on Friday. YOMO is a one-stop solution for all digital services including banking, ticket booking, insurance, mutual fund buying and online shopping, SBI targets to achieve mass download on the very first day of its launch. You can also open a savings account, apply loans and online shopping with the help of this app. Some of the key e-commerce partners are Amazon, Uber, Ola, Myntra, Jabong, Shoppers Stop, Cox & Kings, Thomas Cook, Yatra, Airbnb, Swiggy and Byjus along with numerous others. "Customers will be able to seamlessly access lifestyle offerings and financial services with a single user id and password. The portal has been designed to offer maximum customer convenience where each journey has been designed with minimum possible clicks with easy to understand descriptions," said chairman SBI, Rajnish Kumar.
06 September 2017:The Supreme Court will hear IDBI Bank’s plea against the stay of insolvency proceedings against the real estate firm Jaypee Infratech. A bench comprising Chief Justice Dipak Misra and Justice Amitava Roy and A M Khanwilkar considered the submission of the bank that staying the order of the National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT) in Allahabad had reversed the position and, as a consequence, the company had gone back to defaulting promoters. Senior advocate A M Singhvi, appearing for the bank, said the Jaypee group was in charge of the company again because of yesterday's apex court order. The bank's money is also public money and we are seeking modification of that order, he said. While senior advocate Ajit Sinha, appearing for one of the home buyers opposed the contention of the bank and said home buyers were happy with the order of the court. The top court had yesterday stayed insolvency proceedings against Jaypee Infratech. One of the pleas filed by some home buyers said. The buyers had contended that around Rs 25,000 crore worth of money of flat buyers and others had been at stake and the insolvency proceedings were initiated "for a petty sum of Rs 500 crore". Around 32,000 buyers have booked their homes in 27 different housing projects of Jaypee Infratech and they have been "left in the lurch as the insolvency proceedings have been started against it", the plea said.

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You’re not alone.
As many as 30 per cent of Canada’s writers have been struggling to craft their first stories, a survey from Creative Writing Canada says.
“A lot of them have never been taught the craft and a lot of people don’t know what to do,” said Rebecca Wylie, co-founder of Creative Writing Nova Scotia, a nonprofit that supports creative writing education.
“So they can’t write about it.””
While the number of writers in Canada who struggle to write has dropped over the last two decades, the survey also found that those who struggle with their craft are disproportionately male and those who have a university degree. “
So they can’t write about it.”
While the number of writers in Canada who struggle to write has dropped over the last two decades, the survey also found that those who struggle with their craft are disproportionately male and those who have a university degree.
It’s one reason that female writers tend to struggle with shipbuilding in Canada, according to the survey, which was conducted by the Halifax-based research firm Wylies.
The survey also reveals that a majority of writers say they have not had an opportunity to build their own ship.
“There`s a lot more women than men who have had to write a story because they didn`t have an opportunity,” said Wylis.
“A lot more of the women are struggling, too.”
But Wyliis said that a few of the challenges that writers face in crafting a story come from the fact that they`re not necessarily building something out of the blue.
“When you write a ship, it is a very, very, complex system of materials and structures,” she said.
You have to think about every step of the way.””
There are no shortcuts.
You have to think about every step of the way.”
But there is also a lot that you can do that is more straightforward, like how to tell a story.
“And a lot can be done by just taking a boat, pulling it out of a bay, having people ride it, setting up a crew and then sailing.”
Wylie said that as a result, there are many talented writers who have found themselves in this situation.
“It is a great way to get a foot in the door of writing, and if you`re going to do that, you need to be able to think in a different way, you have to be willing to try things differently, you`ve gotta have an idea of how to approach a story in other ways than what the typical writer does,” she added.
Wylis said there are a few things writers can do to help bridge this gap, including writing stories that reflect what people are experiencing.
“You can say to yourself, ‘I am writing a story about people that have suffered the same things that I have experienced.’
Or you can say, ‘We are trying to make a ship.
We are trying a new approach.
We`re trying to explore a different kind of relationship between the ship and the people that inhabit it.
You can do a lot with the language you use.'”
She also said that it is important to be aware of the limitations of your story.
“Sometimes, a story is too big.
Sometimes, it`ll be too long.
Sometimes it`re too short.
Sometimes you can just have it be a lot shorter,” she advised.
The Globe And Mediate article on shipbuilding can be found here.

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It’s a shame that the D-League doesn’t get much attention because there’s a lot of great stories and highlights generated from the league and last season’s was one of the most exciting. From the Mad Ants perfect playoffs to Pierre Jackson scoring 58 points (27 in the 4th) to Manny Harris scoring 56 to Darius Morris’ 51pts & 18 asts performance to Seth Curry’s 44 point playoff debut to the dunks of Ra’shad Birdman James, it’s been an exciting season.
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Close-coupling of Ecosystem and Economic Models: Adaptation of Central U.S. Agriculture to Climate ChangeEPA Grant Number: R828745
Title: Close-coupling of Ecosystem and Economic Models: Adaptation of Central U.S. Agriculture to Climate Change
Investigators: Antle, John M. , Capalbo, Susan M. , Elliot, Edward T. , Hunt, William , Mooney, Sian , Paustian, Keith
Current Investigators: Antle, John M. , Capalbo, Susan M. , Hoagland, Kyle D. , Hunt, William , Mooney, Sian , Paustian, Keith
Institution: Montana State University - Bozeman , Colorado State University , University of Nebraska at Omaha
Current Institution: Montana State University - Bozeman
EPA Project Officer: Hahn, Intaek
Project Period: October 1, 2000 through September 1, 2003
Project Amount: $1,420,860
RFA: Assessing the Consequences of Interactions between Human Activities and a Changing Climate (2000) RFA Text | Recipients Lists
Research Category: Global Climate Change , Climate Change , Air
The overall objective of our research is to significantly advance the state of the art in modeling impacts of climate change in agroecosystems, by moving beyond the loose coupling of unrelated and independent disciplinary models. Specific objectives are:
- Develop methods to more closely couple existing ecological and economic models that can be used to assess the impacts of climate change in agricultural ecosystems.
- Simulate the ecological and economic impacts of climate change on agriculture in the central U.S., using data at various scales (field/farm, county and Major Land Resource Area (MLRA)), and using a range of climate change scenarios and sensitivity analyses.
- Investigate the dynamic and spatial properties of agricultural ecosystems to assess how estimates of the impacts of climate change are affected by the choice of spatial scale, temporal scale, and degree of model coupling.
In this research we will develop a conceptual framework for closer model coupling, and implement the close coupling of an ecological model with an economic decision model. The research will investigate how our ability to simulate behavior in response to climate change is affected by the temporal and spatial scales of analysis, the degree of coupling of the models, and the dynamic properties of the models. We will to do this for one of the most important agroecosystems, the crop-based system of the central United States.
To meet our first objective, we ill link processes in ecological models with land use and input use decisions in economic models, so that the type and strength of feedback between ecological and economic processes is suitably represented.
To meet our second objective, to simulate the ecological and economic models, we will derive climate scenarios from historical climate data and from the results of global circulation models (GCMs) that have been appropriately down-scaled. Climate data sets will be developed to conduct analysis of sensitivity to changes in mean temperature and precipitation changes, and changes in variability.
Our third objective is to investigate the dynamic and spatial properties of agricultural ecosystems and to assess how they are affected by spatial scale, temporal scale, and degree of model coupling. These properties will be compared at the farm/field, county and MLRA scales in the central United States using primary data collected by the PIs, and secondary data collected by various state and federal agencies.
We expect that the possibility of successfully coupling ecosystem and economic models will depend on the level of data aggregation and spatial scale. Such coupling is expected to be most successful on a site-specific basis, and less successful as data are spatially and temporally aggregated.
We hypothesize that coupling ecosystem and economic models will, at least in some important cases, lead to significantly different estimates of climate change impacts on agriculture than is obtained from uncoupled models. Likewise, we expect to find significant effects of spatial and temporal aggregation on impacts of climate change.


Kenny Rogers was the latest singer to visit our area and hold a concert for flood relief. (Maureen McGovern had performed earlier, and had even visited my neighborhood.)
He had come to Binghamton, New York last year for a concert. He was not planning to come this year, but changed his mind and performed last night. Several people I know attended the concert.
According to them, the venue was almost full. Some of the concert was devoted to his hits, and the rest to Christmas music, performed with singers from area schools. (he did much the same thing last year-in fact one attendee told me she had gone last year, and the two concerts were virtually identical. Not meant at all as a put-down: just a statement of fact.) The attendees told me Kenny Rogers gave a very heartfelt performance.
About 1700 tickets went to people either registered with charities as impacted by the flood that hit our area due to Tropical Storm Lee in September, first responders and flood recovery volunteers. Proceeds from the concert will go to three charities helping flood impacted people.
"The holidays" can be a stressful time just in a regular year. This year, many people here will struggle to have a joyous holiday season. I hope that the Kenny Rogers concert lifted some hearts and gave people several hours of relief from their troubles.
There have been a good number of flood related concerts here since the floods of September 7-8 - many local bands have stepped up (some of the musicians having lost their homes themselves).
I'll write more about the status of the flood recovery at the 3 1/2 month mark later this month.


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714-pounder squashes competition
Results from the 17th annual Whidbey Island Giant Pumpkin Contest are in, and two Coupeville residents came out on top this year.
Lee Roof’s 714-pound pumpkin was the heavyweight in this year’s contest, with Phil Renninger’s 488-pound pumpkin coming in second. Third place went to Christyn Johnson of Clinton, whose 244-pounder not only won third place in the contest, but won for ugliest pumpkin as well.
The prize for the prettiest pumpkin went to another Coupeville resident, Neal Amtmann. First place in the junior pumpkin category went to the Oak Harbor Children’s Garden for its 186-pound pumpkin. Second place went to Eden Wilcox of Oak Harbor, whose pumpkin weighed in at 114 pounds.
There were also some big zucchini. Peter Case-Smith of Oak Harbor again took first place in the zucchini contest with his 20-pound squash, while Coupeville resident Randy Phiesfeld’s 15-pound zucchini earned him second place.
Support for the contest comes from the the Coupeville Festival Association.
Plans are already under way for next year’s event. To receive free seeds so you can grow your own competitive pumpkin, call Roof at 360-632-6648.


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There is little debate as to which wide receiver is going to be the first one to come off draft boards or fetch the highest asking price in auctions. Coming off his monster 2021 season, it’s hard to argue that it would be anyone other than Cooper Kupp of the Los Angeles Rams.
The question then becomes who checks in at No. 2? That is up for debate, and three candidates are looking to be that guy – Davante Adams of the Las Vegas Raiders, Justin Jefferson of the Minnesota Vikings and Ja’Marr Chase of the Cincinnati Bengals. Each one can make a strong case for being the next player to come off the board as a roster cornerstone piece.
Before we get any more words on the page, the overall consensus in ADP solidly favors Jefferson. Is it presumptuous, or is the third-year Viking an unquestioned lock after reviewing all of the key factors at play?
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The case for and against Davante Adams
- Nobody has been more prolific over the last four seasons than Adams. In that span (57 games), he has caught 432 passes for 5,310 yards and 47 touchdowns.
- He has averaged more than 92 receiving yards a game in three of the last four seasons.
- His annual number of 100-yard receiving games has gone up as his career has worn on. He had five 100-yard games in 2018 and 2019, seven in 2020 and eight last season.
- Adams is the picture of consistency when it comes to games with six or more receptions. In his last 39 games, he has caught six or more passes in 35 of them.
- Despite getting a lot of defensive attention, his catch percentage remains among the best in the league for wide receivers. Over the past two seasons, he was targeted 318 times and caught 238 of them – a rate of 74.8 percent.
- The enthusiasm for Adams to come of the board second has to be tempered after going from Aaron Rodgers to Derek Carr at quarterback. While the former collegiate teammates have been reunited, there’s undoubtedly a downgrade from the back-to-back reigning MVP.
- Carr has never been a prolific touchdown thrower. In the last five years, he has thrown 112 touchdown passes, an average of 22 a year. Adams by himself had 18 touchdown catches in 2020 and has registered double digits in five of the last six years.
The case for and against Justin Jefferson
- In just two seasons, Jefferson has caught 196 passes for 3,016 yards and 17 touchdowns.
- His numbers for receptions, yards and touchdowns all went up significantly from his rookie year to his second season. He finished 2021 with 108 receptions for 1,616 yards and 10 touchdowns.
- Jefferson has put up seven 100-yard receiving games in each of his first two seasons.
- He has caught six or more passes in 18 of his last 24 games.
- He has been deadly at home at US Bank Stadium. Of his 17 career touchdowns, 13 of them have come in front of Skol chanters.
- Jefferson still plays second fiddle to Adam Thielen in scoring range. Over the last two seasons in games in which both Thielen and Jefferson have played, Thielen has doubled up the touchdowns Jefferson has scored (24 for Thielen, 12 for Jefferson).
- Minnesota’s offensive line is a work in progress and often prevents the Vikings from throwing a lot, because it is a better run blocking than pass protecting unit.
The case for and against Ja'Marr Chase
- He burst on to the scene as a rookie last season, catching 81 passes for 1,455 yards and 13 touchdowns.
- Chase never went more than two games without scoring a touchdown throughout the season and ended up with at least one TD in nine games.
- He was a stone-cold killer when it came to scoring long touchdowns. His 13 touchdowns included receptions of 82, 72, 70, 69, 50, 42, 34 and 32 yards.
- He averaged 18 yards per reception and was routinely able to work his way open deep down the field in man coverage and find seams in zones like a veteran.
- The former LSU teammate of quarterback Joe Burrow was used extensively as the No. 1 receiver for on-field snaps. He was on the field for 86.1 percent of the Bengals’ offensive plays last season.
- His numbers were a bit skewed by having three massive games (266, 201 and 159 yards) that padded his season numbers extensively.
- Chase is far from the only show in town with Tee Higgins and Tyler Boyd as prominent targets. Furthermore, running back Joe Mixon can be expected for 20 touches a game.
Fantasy football outlook
This will be a tough call for a lot of fantasy players as each of these three can make a strong case for himself. Given his new offensively innovative head coach Kevin O’Connell, Justin Jefferson lands in the No. 2 spot, because he intends to bring the same mindset to Minnesota from the Rams, where he helped convert Matthew Stafford from a good vet to a champion and hopes he can do the same with Kirk Cousins.
Davante Adams comes in next at No. 3 overall. His numbers should still be outstanding, but going from a Hall of Fame quarterback to a Hall of Mediocrity QB is a pretty significant drop, and his numbers will suffer a bit.
Ja’Marr Chase lands at No. 4 overall due to there being just too many other offensive weapons in Cincinnati who can cut into Chase’s production more so than either of the other two. When the big plays aren’t there for Chase, unlike the other two, his volume alone doesn’t tend to get the job done, especially in PPR scoring.


Ray Lewis was back on the practice field but is not yet eligible to return to play for the Baltimore Ravens.
On the other hand, the Ravens could have linebacker Terrell Suggs available on Sunday, as he tries to play through a serious biceps tear, according to Aaron Wilson of the Baltimore Sun. Suggs suffered his injury in Sunday's game, but might be available to play against the Redskins this week, says Ravens coach John Harbaugh.
Lewis is not eligible to return yet from injured reserve, where he has been since a triceps tear, and the team issued the following statement from him as he prepared to practice Wednesday.0
“I’m making progress and will practice some today. But, the story shouldn’t be about me right now. We’re playing the Redskins Sunday, and I am not eligible to play. If I can help prepare my team in some way for that game, I will. When I know I will play in a game, or when I play in game, I will say more then," Lewis' statement said.
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The parents of the late Yuusuf Abdisalaan Ali was 24 years old Somaliland national who passed away last week in the cruel hands of human traffickers in Tripoli, Libya are calling for a decent burial of their deceased son.
The late Yusuf Abdisalaan Ali, was held in lived in terrible conditions by of human traffickers in Tripoli, Libya for more than one year and six months waiting for the ransom money. He, finally passed the Saturday 8th December in Tripoli.
Witness report state that he was denied medical attention for injuries incurred because of torture while in the hands of smugglers and traffickers and was only taken to hospital few hours before he died. His remains are currently held in a Tripoli Morgue awaiting burial as a friend of his confirmed.
Fellow Somalilanders informed his parents in Hargeisa of the death of their son, and told them they were arranging his burial in Libya, and the parents accepted.
However, the parents who contacted Somaliland Diaspora Agency tonight informed the body of their son still lies at the morgue awaiting burial, even though all the legal requirements and permission for burial were made from the hospital and all the other institutions it concerned, they suggested the parents to go to Mogadishu MOFA and Libya Embassy in Mogadishu which is not possible due to a travel ban imposed by the Federal government of Somalia.
The Executive Director of Somaliland Diaspora Agency, Mr. Hassan Ahmed Yusuf whom the Somalilandcuurent .com contacted on phone accused the Somalia Mission in Libya of politicizing by refusing to facilitate the release of the body of the deceased the Late Yusuf Abdisalaan Ali for burial due to the fact he hails from Somaliland.
He further added, “It’s sad to see the Somalia mission politicizing the burial of the deceased Somaliland citizen in a foreign country, and we argue Libyan authorities to intervene and release the body immediately for burial.
SLDA has several occasions in the past reported that Somalilanders in prisons were been excluded from repatriation assistances because of the involvements of the Somalia corruptive embassies in Tripoli and similar cases in Khartoum. The case proves the hatred and animosity the Somalia Government and their missions all across the harbors towards Somalilanders. We are calling for the MMTF of Somaliland, and the international human rights organizations to take this issue into consideration and further investigate the cases that let alone Libya but also Somalia is violating and abusing the things in the issues of immigrants, already marginalized and victimized. We have evidences that Somalia missions in Khartoum and Libya are part of the human trafficking, and the suffering of the immigrants. We are calling for IOM and all other concerned parties to investigate in the case of late Yuusuf, and whether there is other crime beyond the delay, and we are requesting them as well to support repatriation of the Somalilanders imprisoned in Tripoli,” said the Executive Director of Somaliland Diaspora speaking to the press.
Mr. Hassan lastly said, “We strongly urge Somailand youth not to risk their lives in such risky immigration through Libya, and to see the consequences, and how the route is deteriorating year after the other while many Somalis are currently in prisons for year and longer, and are the victims of human traffickers,” he added.


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“Teaching is more than imparting knowledge; it is inspiring change. Learning is more than absorbing facts; it is acquiring understanding.” - William Arthur Ward
I have been teaching at the third most diverse campus of the country, as per USA Today report. As a teacher my goal is not only to make my students competent in the Accounting methods to track and record business transactions, but also to make them competent to understand beyond the entries and numbers to see the effect of economic contexts and managerial motivations. Following my goals, I like to focus on the “why” part of the concept in addition to the “how” part.
My teaching interests include Taxation, Financial Accounting, and Technology in Accounting.
Teaching Evaluation: Mean 4.43/5.00; Median 5.00/5.00
Teaching Evaluation: Mean 4.17/5.00; Median 4.50/5.00
As a Visiting Asst. Professor I'll teach Courses on Financial Accounting, and Federal Income Tax (Individual, and Partnerships and Corporations). I also have experience in teaching Individual Taxation, Taxation of Businesses, Managerial Accounting and Asset Management Practicum as a Teaching Assistant.


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PORTERVILLE, Calif. (KFSN) -- People in Porterville stopped what they were doing on Friday morning to pay their respects to two fallen firefighters.
Captain Raymond Figueroa and firefighter Patrick Jones died while fighting a raging fire at the city's library.
"It's wonderful how the town all came together. They've all pitched in to help. I mean, it's tragic why we had to come together, but it's a beautiful thing," said Trudy Colbert, a Porterville resident.
The procession ended at Porterville Church of the Nazarene, where hundreds of firefighters from around the country had gathered in formation.
"My heart is breaking but it's so full of pride at the same time to show what the family does. Once you're a first responder, you're a first responder everywhere in the whole world," said Debi Asher of Visalia.
Funerals have already taken place for Jones and Figueroa.
But Friday was another opportunity for friends, family, firefighters, and the public to honor and celebrate the lives that were cut too short ten days ago.
As a leader and mentor, Zach Figueroa says his brother was always willing to lend a helping hand or share his expertise.
"One friend that said the word 'lift' was an accurate word to describe him because he spent so much of his time lifting up others, as well as lifting weights. He was extremely social and lived a very extroverted life," the heartbroken brother said.
Mike Waters was Jones' high school principal in Visalia.
He reminded the audience that Jones loved his co-workers, family members, and even strangers.
"Patrick always said he wanted to be a firefighter and he was going to be a firefighter. He wanted to serve others, he wanted to be a friend to the community. He wanted to be a friend to the people he served and a friend to those he served with. So when the library was on fire and there may be people trapped inside, they weren't just people to Patrick. They were his friends," said Waters.
Porterville Fire Chief Dave LaPere announced two new traditions in honor of the firefighters.
Figureroa had an affinity for axes, so February 18th will be an axe maintenance day for the department.
On that same day, firefighters will be able to wear their hats backwards as Jones often did.
Final procession, memorial service held for fallen Porterville firefighters
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Marianne Williamson on Free Trade
Author & Democratic Presidential Challenger
WILLIAMSON: The TPP would need greater protections for workers and the environment for me to support it.
15 CANDIDATES HAVE SIMILAR VIEWS: Joe Biden; Cory Booker; Pete Buttigieg; Julian Castro; Bill de Blasio; Kirsten Gillibrand; Kamala Harris; John Hickenlooper; Jay Inslee; Amy Klobuchar; Beto O`Rourke; Tim Ryan; Bernard Sanders; Eric Swalwell; Elizabeth Warren.
The majority of Democratic candidates want changes made to the agreement before it comes up for a vote in Congress, focusing on making changes to labor standards, environmental provisions, access to medicines and enforcement of the deal. Seventeen candidates, asked by Citizens Trade Campaign, a national coalition pushing for changes to USMCA, agreed that Congress should not approve the deal until changes have been made.
Mayor de Blasio has been among the most vocal candidates in expressing his opposition. "It's got a different name, but it's still NAFTA," he told CNN in July. "It's even worse in some ways. It gives even more power to corporations this time."
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2024 Republican Presidential Candidates:
Gov. Doug Burgum (R-ND)
Gov. Chris Christie (R-NJ)
Gov. Ron DeSantis (R-FL)
Larry Elder (R-CA;withdrew)
Gov. Nikki Haley (R-SC)
Rep. Will Hurd (R-FL;withdrew)
Gov. Asa Hutchinson (R-AR)
Perry Johnson (R-IL)
Mayor Steve Laffey (R-RI)
Former V.P.Mike Pence (R-IN;withdrew)
Vivek Ramaswamy (R-OH)
Sen. Tim Scott (R-SC)
Secy. Corey Stapleton (R-MT)
Mayor Francis Suarez (R-FL;withdrew)
Former Pres.Donald Trump (R-NY)
2024 Democratic and 3rd-party primary candidates:
Pres. Joe Biden (D-DE)
V.P.Kamala Harris (D-CA)
Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. (I-NY)
Joe "Exotic" Maldonado (Libertarian)
Rep.Dean Phillips (D-MN)
Cornel West (Green Party)
Kanye West (Birthday Party)
Marianne Williamson (D-CA)
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Even to this day, Speaker Ryan lies about Planned Parenthood "funding" abortions. Its the favorite lie of conservatives.
During this Thursday's town hall, while telling an audience member that community health centers are supposedly an adequate replacement for Planned Parenthood, House Speaker Paul Ryan lies about tax dollars paying for abortions and is reminded by Jake Tapper that the Hyde Amendment prevents that from happening.
Not perfect but, it's at least the most progressive platform in history.
When are these morons going to stop with the government funded abortion lie?
The Daily Show's Jon Stewart hammered Republicans for inserting Hyde amendment language into the sex trafficking bill and Democrats for trusting them and not reading it.
Mitch McConnell lays out the GOP's latest round of blackmail on the Loretta Lynch nomination.
Boehner said he will make it a national priority to "help make abortion a relic of the past."
Thank you Congressman Weiner for calling out these hypocritical Republicans for their so-called conservative views. As Anthony Weiner pointed out here, Republicans are all for less government regulation, unless it means the right to regulate a
As Mel Brooks sang in The Producers, "If you got it, flaunt it". The radical right wing of the Republican Party (which these days is most of the Republican Party) did that over and over in two hearings on HR #3 and HR #358, which attack
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Helpline for Students of Collegium Humanum
On 9 April this year Collegium Humanum is launching a dedicated Helpline for its students to provide needed psychological support.
We would like to invite all the students of Collegium Humanum who are struggling with professional difficulties, problems when it comes to relations as well as learning problems, or simply those who feel overwhelmed by the pandemic reality, to take advantage of our Helpline. We guarantee anonymity, openness, understanding and empathy.
Dr. Matylda Pachowicz, who is a therapist, psycho-pedagogue, somatopsychologist, psychosocial counsellor as well as an assistant professor at the Collegium Humanum branch in Poznań, will be on duty providing the needed assistance. The Helpline number and the hours of duty are available in the News section of our virtual university portal.


U.S. Passport Domestic Travel Guide
If you have a US passport, you may want to know if you need this document to travel within the country. These laws are updated occasionally, which means you must be aware of new passport requirements before you get on an airplane. In past years, most individuals could fly across the United States and its territories without needing to apply for a passport first. However, this is set to change soon.
The following sections provide passport information to travelers who want to know if they need these documents to fly. Furthermore, the information below also explains the differences between the REAL ID vs passport. Individuals who research domestic travel requirements before they fly can help ensure they make it through airport security with no challenges.
Do you need a passport to travel within the US?
Depending on where you live, you may need a US passport to travel within the country. However, this is determined based on which state issued your driver’s license. The REAL ID Act changed the rules regarding whether or not your passport is sufficient identification for a domestic flight. While there are various REAL ID compliant states, not all meet these requirements.
If you live in one of these states, you may need to bring your travel passport for domestic flights. Examples of states within the United States that may be affected include:
- New Jersey
- New York
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they found that their rights were being violated because they were not allowed to use harbors and were starving to death
Because they had no say in laws they were forced to obey.
There were 5 Intolerable (AKA Coercive) Acts:
Boston Port Act--closed port of Boston until colonists paid East India Company back for the lost tea
Massachusetts Government Act--brought government of Massachusetts under British rule, stationed British governor in Massachusetts, limited town meetings to one per year
Administration of Justice Act--gave accused British officers the right to move the trial to their home country (England)
Quartering Act--forced colonists to open their homes to British soldiers and feed and house them for an indefinite amount of time
Quebec Act--not related to Boston Tea Party, and therefore sometimes exclused from list of Coercive Acts; enlarged "Province of Quebec" and let people freely practice Roman Catholicism
It was a law passed by Parliament in 1765 that required the colonies to house and supply British soldiers
It required legislatures to pay for certain goods for English soldiers stationed within their borders, New York rebelled and failed to comply with the law
The intolerable acts
To punish Bostontonians (people from Boston) for the Boston Tea Party during the pre-revolutionary period
The Boston Tea Party
The "Intolerable Acts" were the name given to five laws that were designed as punishment of the American colonies by King George III and Parliament. They were enacted in 1774.
(See below and the related links for information about each of the acts.)
The Intolerable Acts (or Coercive Acts), were passed after the Boston Tea Party, the 1773 act by radical colonists who broke into three East India Company tea ships and destroyed 342 chests of tea. (This was done to protest the Tea Act of 1773.) Enraged, the British Parliament instituted the five Coercive Acts to punish the mutinous colonists. The colonists, however, were even more angered by the new acts, which stripped the colonist of many freedoms and replaced them with limitations.
These Acts were the harshest so far of all the Acts passed by Parliament. The closing of Boston's port alone would cost the colony (and the American colonies as a whole) a ton of money. The Regulating Act was aimed at curtailing revolutionary activities. The Quartering Act angered colonists who didn't want soldiers (especially Redcoats) in their houses. And the Quebec Act was a direct insult to Americans, who had been denied the same sorts of rights that the Quebec residents now got.
they hated them thats why they were called the intolerable acts the name was given to them by the patriots
In 1774, Parliament passed a group of laws to punish the Massachusetts colony. The laws were so harsh that the colonists called then the Intolerable Acts or the Coercive Acts. One of the laws closed Boston Harbor until the colonists paid for the destroyed tea. Another law banned the committees of correspondence. Still another law allowed Britain to house troops wherever it wanted to, even in private residences.
The closing of Boston's port hurt the city badly. Boston's economy depended on trade, and soon many people were out of work. Other colonies began helping Boston by sending food, supplies, and money.
The Intolerable Acts had another effect. They forced many colonists to take sides in the conflict between Boston and Britain. Colonists who opposed British rule were known as Patriots. Colonists who remained loyal to King George and the British government were known as Loyalists.
At the same time, Committees of Correspondence began spreading the idea of a meeting. Leaders from 12 colonies agreed to meet in Philadelphia, the largest city in the colonies. They would discuss how to oppose the Intolerable Acts.
Intolerable Acts: Series of laws sponsored by British Prime Minister Lord North and enacted in 1774 in response to the Boston Tea Party. The laws were these:
These Acts were the harshest so far of all the Acts passed by Parliament. The closing of Boston's port alone would cost the colony (and the American colonies as a whole) a ton of money. The Regulating Act was aimed at curtailing revolutionary activities. The Quartering Act angered colonists who didn't want soldiers (especially Redcoats) in their houses. And the Quebec Act was a direct insult to Americans, who had been denied the same sorts of rights that the Quebec residents now received.
The intolerable acts were closing the port of Boston not letting anything in or out. The second was closing the town meetings. The third was the British taking power over the Massachusetts assembly. The last was called quartering, which was when the colonists had to let the British soldiers stay in their houses. After the intolerable acts was the battle of Lexington and Concord, and the Acts were in response to the Boston Tea Party.
In American history, the "Intolerable Acts" were a series of legislation enacted by the British Parliament in 1774 as a reaction to the Boston Tea Party.
The Acts stripped most self-governance from the Massachusetts colony, and instituted a series of punitive taxes and measures against the colony. It was meant to make an example of to the rest of the 13 colonies, which had been seen as increasingly resistive to Parliament rule since the passing of The Stamp Act the prior decade.
Instead, the Acts were seen as yet a further indication of Parliament's capriciousness and lack of concern for issues important to the American colonies. The Acts are a direct cause of the American Revolution, as the Acts inspired the convening of the first Continental Congress, which thereafter initiated the American Revolution.
the boston tea party angered the british and it all started because of taxes
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The colonists considered these acts intolerable because they taxed the colonists without their consent, and restricted the rights of the Bostonians.
It basically violated their rights and they didnt like to be constantly taxed.
The Quartering Acts (1765 and 1774) were enacted by the British Parliament to force the American colonies to provide housing and provisions for British troops.
The Intolerable Acts or the Coercive Acts are names used to describe a series of five laws passed by the British Parliament in 1774 relating to Britain's colonies in North America. Anyways, they were a major factor contributing to the outbreak of the American Revolution. Prime Minister Lord North introduced the first measure, the Boston Port Bill, on March 18, 1774; it passed both houses of Parliament without serious opposition and was signed by the King at the end of the month. The port of Boston was ordered closed until restitution for the tea was made and until royal officials were compensated for personal damages; the Massachusetts capital was moved to Salem; and Marblehead was made the customs port of entry.
Two acts that were not specifically related to Massachusetts were also deemed "intolerable" by Americans. The Quartering Act (June 2) authorized civil officers to requisition houses and empty buildings to house royal troops where barracks were unavailable or unsuitable. The Qubec Act (June 22) granted civil government and religious liberty to the Roman Catholic inhabitants of the former French colony and extended the Canadian boundary to the Ohio River.
The Intolerable Acts, also known as the Coercive Acts, were passed because King George III wanted to punish Massachusetts colonists for the Boston Tea Party. the four acts were the Quartering act, the Boston port act, the Massachutts act, Quebec Acts, and the Administration act.
Boston was the only port closed.
They passed them because the colonists rejected and forced Britain to repeal the Stamp and Tea Acts. The acts included:
Soldiers were allowed to live in any colonists' houses at any time.
and they closed Boston Harbor, closing trade and hurting many colonists.
It forced colonists to accept British soldiers into their homes. The Quartering Act was an act, passed by Parliament that made colonists house or quarter British soldiers.
While many sources claim that the 1774 act allowed troops to be billeted in occupied private homes, this is a myth. The act only permitted troops to be quartered in unoccupied buildings. It did not, as generations of American school children were taught, permit the housing of troops in private homes.
When the US was still colonies of Great Britain, there was a law that required the colonists to allow the British soldiers to live in their homes.
they responded by dumping British tea in the ocean
The quartering acts were passed by the parliament to make sure that British soldiers in North American colonies had adequate housing and provisions. They required the colonists to provide places for soldiers to live.
It was a true revolution...the Americans did not want to be under British rule, paying taxes without having a voice in Parliament. The war was because Britain did not want to give up the income from the colonies, among other things, and the people at the time wanted to set up their own government and rule themselves. I don't know about radical--most of the people who joined the fight were young men and many were from families who had been in America only a generation or two. Part of the reason they won was that they used "guerrilla tactics," taking advantage of the landscape against the fighting formations of the British. A civil war is more the case of people of one country fighting one another over a disagreement. Here it was slavery, in the mideast, it is more by religious factions, in Ireland it was Catholics vs. Protestants and so on.
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Vivo has just announced the list of devices that will support its Funtouch OS 3.0. The OS which is based on Android 6.0 Marshmallow will be rolled out to Vivo smartphones starting from March.
While this news may come as good news for Vivo smartphone users, the fact that all the major smartphone makers are already pushing out Nougat update to their respective phones makes it a tad bit disappointing.
Anyway, we will take whatever we get. As mentioned earlier, the roll-out of the update will begin in March with Vivo X7 and Vivo X7 Plus being the first set phones to receive the update. Initially, a beta update will be sent to these devices for testing purpose followed by the actual update on March 26.
In addition to the above devices, the Vivo Xplay5A will also receive the update on April 5 with the Vivo X6S and Vivo X6S Plus following suit. You may have to wait until April 25 if you use the X6S and X6S Plus, though.


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that encompasses wholesale energy costs, the green levy as well as
future generating capacity.
First introduced in the 2008 Energy Act, feed-in tariffs have
increased the levels of electricity generated from renewable
sources, with onshore wind and hydro-electric currently the most
popular sources in the UK.
Finance Wales has now invested or co-invested in a number of
Welsh SMEs capitalising on both onshore and hydro-based
15 - 25 year agreements and cost-based payments for all
electricity generated, as well as supplied have helped establish
They’ve also encouraged investment in the
technologies that harness renewable energy and increased their
Opportunities for small as well as large-scale generators
The tariffs have been structured for large and small-scale
operators in urban and rural environments.
Investment structured to suit key project stages
Finance Wales has built up its expertise in the renewables
sector and is keen to back more projects. We can invest in
green and brownfield sites and structure investment packages to
fund all key project stages, including:
- Site identification and preliminary assessment.
- Site development, surveys planning and grid applications.
- Turbine purchase and installation.
- Added to this we can align our repayment profiles to key
Set for further growth
Over 4,000 onshore turbines currently generate around 7,000
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The sector is now well established and the underpinning
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If you’re looking for the most important puppy training tips to get you started, we’ve got you covered!
Below, we’ll talk about some of the basic things every dog should know.
We’ll also discuss the needs of different breeds when it comes to training.
Consider this a crash course on teaching your new pup to behave!
Puppy Training for Different Breeds & Needs
Puppies certainly bring loads of joy into your home but it’s not all fun and games.
Training is serious business! Make no mistake about it, you will have to work hard at first.
I think the best place to start our journey is at the beginning, with your dog’s breed.
See, different breeds really do have different training needs! Let’s take a quick peek and you’ll see what I mean.
Working breeds like the Mastiff, Boxer, and Doberman need to feel like they’re accomplishing a task to feel truly fulfilled.
Your training methods should reflect that. Along with basic obedience lessons, make sure you include some enrichment activities that give them a sense of accomplishment.
Herding breeds like border collies, German Shepherds, and such are very similar to working dogs with one exception- their job is to herd cattle and sheep.
In the absence of those animals, they’ll attempt to herd your other pets and children.
While my Shepherd was a perfectly gentle herder of my son, if you don’t want this behavior, you’ll have to train it out of them.
Just remember, it’s instinct, so a herder will never NOT be a herder at heart.
Spaniels, retrievers, and setters are all part of the sporting group (they’re also often called “gun dogs” because hunters use them).
These guys love to goof off and have fun, but they get down to business when it’s time to work. Incorporate their love of the hunt into training by setting up treasure hunts for them!
Pretty much any dog with the word “terrier” in his name belongs to this group.
While they vary in terms of stubbornness, for the most part they’re very head-strong dogs.
Reward training works best because a task needs to be worth their effort before they’ll even consider it.
Along with all breeds with the word “hound” in their names, other members of this ground include the Beagle, Borzoi, and Saluki.
They may be sighthounds, scenthounds, or just plain houndhounds (oddly, there is no soundhound, but wouldn’t that be neat?) but they all have one thing in common- willpower and tenacity.
Bred to think independently, these dogs are NOT people pleasers, so reward training is literally the ONLY thing that truly works.
Of course, these are generalizations. Every dog is unique.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS ABOUT PUPPY TRAINING
Below are some frequently asked questions along with their answers about training a puppy.
When should I start training my puppy?
It’s best to start training your puppy as early as possible, ideally between 8 to 12 weeks of age. Puppies have a critical learning period during this time, and early training sets the foundation for their behavior and obedience as they grow.
DO I REALLY NEED TO TRAIN MY DOG?
Yes, at least to some degree! Unless, of course, you want your whole house to become a toilet and your expensive furniture torn to shreds.
.Puppies are like babies and need to be taught the difference between right and wrong, to do this you need some training!
How long should training sessions be?
Puppies have short attention spans, so it’s important to keep training sessions short and engaging, typically around 10 to 15 minutes. Multiple short sessions throughout the day are more effective than one long session.
DO I HAVE TO BUY ANY FANCY TOOLS?
While there are tons of great products and training tools out there to make the job easier, you don’t actually need any of them.
The only thing I’d say you really need is a good training treat, as most dogs are food-motivated.
What training methods should I use?
Positive reinforcement is the most effective and humane training method. Reward your puppy with treats, praise, and play for good behavior. Avoid punishment or harsh corrections, as they can be counterproductive and damage the trust between you and your puppy.
HOW LONG DOES IT TAKE TO TRAIN A PUPPY?
As we said above, a puppy may take several months to train. It really depends on your dog’s personality.
Just remember to keep at it and reinforce their training once they master a command.
Basic Puppy Training Tricks & Tips
Since we’ve covered and will continue to cover specific training methods, we’re not going to get super detailed here.
Instead, let’s go over a few things to keep in mind regardless of your dog’s breed.
1. Start with socialization:
Early socialization is crucial for puppies to develop into confident and friendly adult dogs. Introduce your puppy to various environments, people, dogs, and other animals. Expose them to different sights, sounds, and experiences to build their resilience and prevent future behavior problems.
2. Establish a consistent routine:
Dogs thrive on routine, so establish a consistent schedule for feeding, exercise, playtime, and training sessions. A predictable routine helps your puppy feel secure and enables them to learn faster. Consistency is key to reinforcing good behavior and establishing boundaries.
3. Positive reinforcement is key:
Positive reinforcement is the most effective training method for puppies. Reward desired behaviors with treats, praise, and affection. This approach encourages your puppy to repeat those behaviors. Avoid punishment or harsh corrections, as they can create fear or aggression.
4. Teach basic commands:
Start with basic commands like sit, stay, come, and down. Break down each command into simple steps and use consistent verbal cues and hand signals. Be patient and keep training sessions short and fun to maintain your puppy’s interest. Celebrate every small achievement to boost their confidence.
5. Address chewing and biting:
Puppies explore the world with their mouths, so it’s important to redirect their chewing behavior to appropriate toys. Provide a variety of chew toys and discourage them from biting on furniture or hands. If your puppy nips or bites, yelp loudly and withdraw attention to teach them that biting is not acceptable.
6. Practice crate training:
Crate training provides a safe and comfortable space for your puppy and helps with potty training. Introduce the crate gradually, making it a positive experience with treats and toys. Use the crate for short periods initially and gradually increase the time. Never use the crate as a form of punishment.
7. Be patient and consistent:
Remember, training takes time and patience. Some days will be more challenging than others, but consistency is crucial. Set realistic expectations and celebrate every small victory. Seek guidance from professional trainers if needed, and don’t forget to shower your puppy with love and affection throughout the training process.
By following these seven basic puppy training tips – socialization, routine, positive reinforcement, basic commands, addressing chewing and biting, crate training, and patience – you’ll set the foundation for a well-behaved and happy dog.
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Sikh Museum to be constructed in Kurukshetra's Pipli, CM Khattar announces land allotment
Guru Ravidas Memorial will be established on 5 acres of land in Pipli
Chandigarh, February 23, 2024 - Haryana Chief Minister Manohar Lal Khattar while presenting the 5th budget of the state government, announced the allocation of land in Pipli for the construction of a Sikh Museum in the state, to be facilitated by Haryana Shehri Vikas Pradhikaran. The envisioned Sikh Museum will serve as a repository of the glorious history, struggles and contributions of the Sikh religion to the country and mankind.
The Chief Minister said that 5 acres of land has been identified for the establishment of Guru Ravidas Memorial at Pipli Kurukshetra. The design of the memorial is being prepared by HSVP in consultation with experts and stakeholders.
The establishment of the memorial will help in commemorating the life and teachings of Guru Ravidas.
The first group of pilgrims will leave for Ayodhya in the first week of March
Manohar Lal said that 'Haryana Pilgrimage Yatra' will be launched in December, 2023 to facilitate senior citizens to go on pilgrimage at significant destinations such as Ayodhya, Patna Sahib, Ajmer Sharif, Varanasi, Amritsar, Ujjain, Katra, and Nanded.
The registration process for the scheme has commenced, with the first group scheduled to embark on a pilgrimage to Ayodhya in the initial week of March. Subsequent groups will undertake journeys to one pilgrimage site per week.
Under the scheme, a senior citizen from a family with annual family income up to Rs 1.80 lakh will be eligible for free travel to these pilgrimage sites.
193 media persons are taking benefit of monthly pension of Rs 15,000
He said that the state government has taken many steps for the welfare of media persons. Last year, the pension of media persons was increased from Rs 10,000 to Rs 15,000 per month.
Presently 193 media persons are availing the benefit of monthly pension. The government has increased the insurance coverage of media personnel from Rs 5 lakh to Rs 10 lakh, the entire premium of which is paid by the government, he added.


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A lot changed in The Secret World once I made my way past Transylvania, past Issues 6-8, and into Tokyo. Progression up until that point felt very linear; I used skill points to equip better talismans and weapons and then I used my action points to improve my deck building potential. Talismans and weapons were dropped by mobs frequently enough that I was able to keep gear relevant to the content I was doing most of the time. It broadened quite a bit after Transylvania though when I began collecting custom QL10 gear but now that I’ve reached Tokyo I feel like I’m drowning in a list of things I need to upgrade.
This is where the game really separates the newly arrived from the veterans. I assumed that Tokyo and Issues 9-13 would be similar to the previous issues but instead, along with upgrading my custom gear for nightmare dungeons I also have AEGIS controllers to upgrade that use the same currency. I wasn’t expecting this and so now I’m torn between improving my controllers so that combat in Tokyo gets a little easier (and I’m assuming it’s required to have upgraded AEGIS gear for Tokyo dungeons) and continuing to upgrade my talismans and weapons at least to QL 10.4. And I haven’t even touched the augment system yet.
Compare my situation to that of a veteran, who would have likely entered Tokyo with gear already upgraded much further than my own. In Tokyo they would have still needed to upgrade the AEGIS controllers but it would be the only thing they needed to upgrade. I’m not complaining, nor do I think the answer is some kind of catch up mechanic, it’s just something I’ve thought about once I realized AEGIS was more than just a combat mechanic but a whole new upgrade treadmill. If you were playing the game before Issue 9 was released you’ll have a much different experience stepping into Tokyo than if you started the game for the first time sometime after the introduction of Tokyo. When these systems were introduced, they were designed to be experienced one at a time over a long period of time but as a new player they stack up rather quickly.
When I first reached Tokyo I was under the impression I would get through Issues 9-13 as quickly as I went through 6-8 and would easily be ready for Issue 14 like everyone else when it released. Now I’m thinking Tokyo will be a much slower experience (not a bad thing, mind you) and it may be much longer before I feel “caught up” to the current content. I’m finding the missions themselves to be a little more challenging as well, so much so in fact that I had to recruit some help to get through the first tier of an action mission given by the demon Inbeda. The main storyline has also included quests that are both long and often quite challenging. I will never enter a TSW parking lot again.
Basically I’ve had to reset my expectations for how long Tokyo will take to complete and how long it will be before I am able to play through new content upon its release. I don’t think I’ll be ready by Issue 14 but I’m hoping by the time we start hearing about 15 I’ll have completed Tokyo, finished upgrading my gear, and be well on my way to being (relatively) caught up with the longtime veterans. That is of course nothing to complain about, all it means is that there’s even more content available in this game than I had originally thought.


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13 October 2021 / Cooperation
A project lead by 14 European gas infrastructure operators and associations will boost new technologies to curb methane emissions
The European Gas Research Group (GERG) has kick-started a first-of-its-kind research project to test the most promising site level technologies to quantify methane emissions in midstream assets, thereby reaffirming the crucial role of gas infrastructures in the energy transition.
23 September 2021 / Cooperation
Gas companies present the Central European Hydrogen Corridor
Four leading Central European gas infrastructure companies have joined forces to develop a hydrogen highway through Central Europe.
7 July 2021 / Cooperation
Wilhelmshaven can become a hub for the German and European hydrogen economy
Wilhelmshaven is ideally placed to become an important hub for hydrogen. Several large-scale projects are planned here for this promising energy source, which is set to become a mainstay of the energy transition.

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