For the second time in less than a month, former President Cristina Kirchner has testified at the Comodoro Py courts before Federal Judge Claudio Bonadio as part of the ongoing Notebook Scandal.
Kirchner—who found herself at the center of what some say is building up to be the greatest corruption scandal—had originally testified on August 13th. She refused to answer any questions, instead delivering a written statement to Bonadio in which she denied all charges, characterizing the entire trial as a sham and a politically-motivated witch hunt. In the same statement, she also requested that both Judge Bonadio and Federal Prosecutor Carlos Stornelli be recused from the case.
After a number of developments and new evidence on Kirchner’s role in the ongoing case, including the explosive discovery of a hidden safe in Kirchner’s El Calafate property containing pen drives and folders full of intelligence information on Kirchner’s allies and political enemies alike, Kirchner was called back to testify before Bonadio earlier this morning.
Others who were called back to testify include a number of high-ranking public officials and business leaders, such as former Planning Minister Julio de Vido, businessman Sergio Szpolski, and the former Managing Directors of La Cámpora, Eduardo “Wado” De Pedro, Andrés “Cuervo” Larroque, and José Ottavis.
Kirchner’s testimony this morning was almost identical to her last affidavit on August 13th. The former president kept her visit to the courts brief, refusing to answer questions and presenting a written statement before showing herself out.
In her statement, she maintained her previous claims, positioning herself as the victim of an ongoing “political persecution.” She emphasized that the entire investigation was fraudulent, serving as a scheme by the Macri administration, which, “in a clumsy way, is seeking to divert the attention of public opinion amidst a political, economic and social debacle that can no longer be hidden.”
The former head of state also added that the so-called “notebook scandal” should be called the “photocopy scandal” instead, referring to the fact that the Argentine judiciary has been building their case around photocopies of the infamous notebooks—which contain a detailed account of an alleged staggering, widespread web of corruption under the Néstor and Cristina Kirchner administrations—rather than the original journals themselves.
This is the seventh time that Kirchner has testified on charges of corruption and illicit enrichment since leaving the Casa Rosada. Kirchner arrived at Comodoro Py a few minutes before 11 AM this morning, and stayed at the court for less than an hour, leaving a little after 11:30 AM.
In her statement, Kirchner also criticized the Macri administration’s handling of the economy, saying that “only three weeks ago,” when she last testified, the Argentine peso was trading at AR $27 to 1 with the US dollar, and now the dollar was selling at almost AR $40.


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When it comes to traveling, your travelling must be well planned and organized such that not create any mess while travelling. If you want to make your trip well organized, then there are some useful gadgets that will surely help you while travelling. Here in this article, you are going to find out the list of travel gadgets Amazon. If you are a traveling person then this list is for you. These things surely make your travelling organized and easy. So check out the list to get the whole information about the travel gadgets and about them.
This is one of the most important things on your trip and on this list. This is not your laptop or mobile phone but the documentation. While travelling, you must carry your document safely, tidily, and especially your passport. If you have no idea what you should have to organize your document, then you must know that a Basic Amazon Organizer will work for you.
Carrying a backpack or duffel bag is more comfortable, convenient, and efficient than luggage. You can use your duffel bag both as a handbag and as a backpack which makes it super versatile.
International Travel Adapter:
When you are traveling overseas, it is very important for you to be charged. It is important for you to carry a universal adapter so that you can get all the possible outlets worldwide.
Multi USB Charger:
Many times you find the problem that you are unable to charge all the devices and you are unable to use your devices. For this kind of problem, a Multi USB Charger is a solution. You must have a multi USB Charger so that you could at least connect five devices to get charged.
In every city and country, pickpockets and bad snatching issues are at some level. It is very important to keep your belongings safe while you travel and especially when in unsafe places. A money belt is an inexpensive way to keep your pocket money and even some documents invisible at all times.
If you are going to travel for a long time, then you must have something to support your neck. If you travel for a long time without any supportive thing to your neck, then you are going to complete your flight sleepy and with severe neck pain. You must carry a travel pillow with you.
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Most food poisoning cases are caused by dirty hands rather than the food itself! You did not realize, but you must know that you touch all kinds of stuff when you’re traveling. So it is important to carry a Hand Sanitizer Gel with you to clean your hands.
You must carry the items enlisted with you while travelling. These items will surely make your travelling organized and easy. Hope you got the list of travel items on amazon.

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Defining Corruption in Ghana, Part 2
Corruption in Ghana shouldn't be blamed on politicians. It is something that begins in our homes. Meaning that every Ghanaian is almost corrupt. A corrupt society is the result of collective indiscipline, irresponsibility, dishonesty, stupidity, greed and 'foolish smartness' in cheating one another or the legal system of things. It is not uncommon to hear people who are indulged in corrupt acts tell others that they are not smart enough.
Everyone being smart has made Nigeria a failed state and it seems Ghanaians are on course to emulate their friends. No one accepts that he or she is corrupt yet there is evidence of corruption in our various institutions, in market places and on our roads. It seems that a corrupt person in Ghana is the one who has no finger to point or someone who has restrained his fingers.
People choose to be corrupt to amass wealth but could only see themselves as smart people and not corrupt ones. Perhaps the new definition of corruption is being smart enough to get some advantage or money in a dishonest way.
An Indian man, Gulshan Kumar Chandra, defined corruption by a depiction of cartoons as an act of squeezing out the common man's blood. According to him, corruption is a national drink in India. It is a national drink in Ghana too. The hunger-striken common people, who have been squeezed over the years, are still dancing to the tune of the fat cows. Almost everyone enjoys it and wants the system to be corrupt. It is a national disaster which cannot be salvaged by NADMO.
The evidence of corruption in Ghana is visible. It is evident on our roads as insane drivers spill out the blood of innocent travelers daily. It is evident as the common people cannot access basic services. Corruption is evident as many people go hungry every day while the corrupt ones enjoy lavish life styles. It is evident by the daily destruction of our forests and water bodies through illegal mining.
It is time to fight corruption to move Ghana closer to the level of a poor European country, if the technological advancement of South Korea, Singapore and Malaysia is beyond reach by our tortoise pace. Ghana was better off than those three counties in the 60s.
Corruption can be suppressed in three vigorous ways. (1) changing our mindset from home. Families must come clean. (2) fighting corruption by the Chinese and the Koreans way; harsh punishment without favoritism and (3) increasing electronic transactions.
In Kwame Nkrumah's blessed animals' farm, when all animals try to be smart, there will be an increase in predation presided over by the lion kings. One-by-one, all the animals will die out and the lion kings will devour each other.
Disclaimer: "The views/contents expressed in this article are the sole responsibility of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect those of Modern Ghana. Modern Ghana will not be responsible or liable for any inaccurate or incorrect statements contained in this article."

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There is no terror in the bang, only in the anticipation of it.— Alfred Hitchcock
The most instructive Alfred Hitchcock quotes that will inspire your inner self
I have a feeling that inside you somewhere,there's somebody nobody knows about
The ideal husband understands every word his wife doesn't say.
Drama is life with the dull bits left out.
There is no terror in the bang, only in the anticipation of it. I believe in putting the horror in the minds of the audience, and not necessarily on the screen. The length of a film should be directly related to the endurance of the human bladder.
Always make the audience suffer as much as possible.
When we think we have been hurt by someone in the past, we build up defenses to protect ourselves from being hurt in the future. So the fearful past causes a fearful future and the past and future become one.
In feature films the director is God; in documentary films God is the director.
A good film is when the price of the dinner, the theatre admission and the babysitter were worth it.
To make a great film need three things - the script, the script and the script.
Film your murders like love scenes, and film your love scenes like murders.
Fear isn't so difficult to understand.
After all, weren't we all frightened as children? Nothing has changed since Little Red Riding Hood faced the big bad wolf. What frightens us today is exactly the same sort of thing that frightened us yesterday. It's just a different wolf. This fright complex is rooted in every individual.
Mystery is an intellectual process... But suspense is essentially an emotional process.
A woman, I always say, should be like a good suspense movie: The more left to the imagination, the more excitement there is. This should be her aim - to create suspense, to let a man discover things about her without her having to tell him.
To make a great film you need three things - the script, the script and the script.
A lot of movies are about life, mine are like a slice of cake.
Always make the audience suffer as much as possible.
I'm full of fears and I do my best to avoid difficulties and any kind of complications. I like everything around me to be clear as crystal and completely calm.
Disney has the best casting. If he doesn't like an actor he just tears him up.
Television is like the invention of indoor plumbing.
It didn't change people's habits. It just kept them inside the house.
Puns are the highest form of literature.
Suspense is like a woman. The more left to the imagination, the more the excitement.
These are bagpipes. I understand the inventor of the bagpipes was inspired when he saw a man carrying an indignant, asthmatic pig under his arm. Unfortunately, the man-made sound never equalled the purity of the sound achieved by the pig.
The length of a film should be directly related to the endurance of the human bladder.
Give them pleasure - the same pleasure they have when they wake up from a nightmare.
Man does not live by murder alone. He needs affection, approval, encouragement and, occasionally, a hearty meal.
Conversation is the enemy of good wine and food.
If it's a good movie, the sound could go off and the audience would still have a perfectly clear idea of what was going on.
When an actor comes to me and wants to discuss his character, I say, 'It's in the script.' If he says, 'But what's my motivation?, ' I say, 'Your salary.'
There is nothing to winning, really. That is, if you happen to be blessed with a keen eye, an agile mind, and no scruples whatsoever.
Drama is life with the dull parts cut out of it.
In the old days villains had moustaches and kicked the dog.
Audiences are smarter today. They don't want their villain to be thrown at them with green limelight on his face. They want an ordinary human being with failings.
Making a film means, first of all, to tell a story.
That story can be an improbable one, but it should never be banal. It must be dramatic and human. What is drama, after all, but life with the dull bits cut out?
I am a typed director. If I made Cinderella, the audience would immediately be looking for a body in the coach.
Blondes make the best victims. They're like virgin snow that shows up the bloody footprints.
Drama is life with the dull bits cut out.
Television has done much for psychiatry by spreading information about it, as well as contributing to the need for it.
One must never set up a murder. They must happen unexpectedly, as in life.
Dialogue should simply be a sound among other sounds, just something that comes out of the mouths of people whose eyes tell the story in visual terms.
For me, the cinema is not a slice of life, but a piece of cake.
I never said all actors are cattle; what I said was all actors should be treated like cattle.
We seem to have a compulsion these days to bury time capsules in order to give those people living in the next century or so some idea of what we are like. I have prepared one of my own. I have placed some rather large samples of dynamite, gunpowder, and nitroglycerin. My time capsule is set to go off in the year 3000. It will show them what we are really like.
Happiness is a small house, with a big kitchen.
Actually, I have no regard for money.
Aside from its purchasing power, it's completely useless as far as I'm concerned.
Some of our most exquisite murders have been domestic, performed with tenderness in simple, homey places like the kitchen table.
Someone once told me that every minute a murder occurs, so I don't want to waste your time, I know you want to go back to work.
In a good marriage each is the others better half.
A woman of mystery is one who also has a certain maturity and whose actions speak louder than words. Any woman can be one, if she keeps those two points in mind. She should grow up-and shut up.
I am to provide the public with beneficial shocks.
I am scared easily, here is a list of my adrenaline - production: 1: small children, 2: policemen, 3: high places, 4: that my next movie will not be as good as the last one.
This weapon [an ax] is primitive but effective.
And it's also guaranteed to be fifty-percent painless. You see, it takes two people to operate, and the person at this end [the handle] doesn't feel a thing.
Television is like the American toaster, you push the button and the same thing pops up everytime.
Television has brought back murder into the home -- where it belongs.

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United Arab Emirates donates to Seychelles orphanages
The “Dress One Million Needy Children” campaign, launched in July by His Highness Shaikh Mohammad Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice-President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai in July, visited Seychelles last week for the handing over of clothes to Seychelles’ orphanages. The delegation was led by H.E. Dr. Hamdan Musalam Al-Mazrouei, Chairman of the General Authority for Islamic Affairs and Endorsements and also composed of members from the UAE Red Crescent, the implementing organisation of the campaign.
Children of all ages, from the President’s Village, Foyer de Providence, Foyer de Nazareth, and Foyer de Solitude, were present to receive clothing from the delegation during a brief ceremony held at the President’s Village in Port Glaud.
Mrs. Noella Gonthier, chief executive officer of the Seychelles Children’s Foundation as well as representatives from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs were there to welcome the delegation and express thanks for the donations.
The children enthusiastically welcomed the delegation with songs and were happy to pose for photos as they received their gifts. Dr. Al Mazrouei informed that the campaign has already reached the 1 million target and are now aiming to double this figure.

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Man Killed in Brownsville Auto-Pedestrian Crash Identified
BROWNSVILLE – The man killed in an auto-pedestrian crash in Brownsville over the weekend has been identified.
Police say 39-year-old Rolando Refugio was walking along the 2000 block of Minnesota Avenue on Saturday when he was hit by a car. He later died.
The driver of the vehicle remained on the scene and is cooperating with police.
The case remains under investigation.
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The Beiderbecke Affair is the story of two middle-aged teachers in love, in Leeds, at the height of Thatcherism. If you don't know it, just go and get hold of it somehow. It will be five well-spent hours of your time. At present all six episodes are available on Dailymotion:
I fell in love with it at first sight when it was first shown in 1985, the combination of quirky humour, lovng detailed camera work, and upbeat jazz. Here's the first scene after the credits, which introduces us to James Bolam and Barbara Flynn as the protagonists, and Dudley Sutton as their colleague.
There is a plot, as it turns out, but it's kind of marginal to the experience of watching Jill and Trevor exploring their world and their affection for each other, and the beautiful sequences of them and other people simply walking or driving around Leeds to the soundtrack composed by Frank Ricotti. The script is crackling, the actors are electric and the whole thing is a delight.
I was very glad to discover that the show is deemed culturally significant enough to have the British Film Institute publish a book about it, by Bill Gallagher who has also written four Doctor Who audios for Big Finish (all of which I enjoyed). The second paragraph of the book's third chapter (quoting Alan Plater) is:
I said, 'What about Jimmy Bolam?' I'd known Jimmy a long time, socially, and we had worked together in radio. So then we had Jimmy and we got Barbara Flynn. We didn't continue with Bridget Turner because I think there was a feeling that we wanted to go for a new team throughout, and try a new character. I think we've been kind of vindicated in that.
It's a lovely detailed analysis, including the fascinating information that the show was originally intended to continue the story of an earlier Plater series, Get Lost!, but had to be reimagined when Alun Armstrong was no loner available. Somehow it all came together.
I do have to note that there isn't a single non-white speaking part, and very few non-speaking parts either. Leeds is not the most diverse of British cities, but it's not completely white either, nor was it in 1985.
It was funny to come to this at the same time as reading Charles Stross's The Nightmare Stacks, also set in Leeds but from a very different angle.
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LTA Tanjong Katong
MRT Station T306, Singapore
The MRT station is located at the entrance of Meyer Road. It will be built underneath the intersection of Tanjong Katong Road South and Meyer Road. Thomson-East Coast Line, when completed, will bring better connectivity to commuters living in the east and more convenience for all commuting on public transportation.


General information on aluminium sheets
The versatile nature of aluminium sheets, including its durability, corrosion-resistance and appealing aesthetic as well as the fact that it is easily manipulated make it suitable for a wide range of applications and industries.
The resistance of aluminium to corrosion is created by an oxide layer which forms on the sheets surface when exposed to surrounding elements such as air and water. The oxide layer protects the aluminium, thereby elongating its lifecycle. Aluminium sheets therefore require low to no maintenance. Additionally, aluminium sheets are fully recyclable making them a sustainable choice of product.
How are aluminium sheets manufactured?
Aluminium sheets are commonly shaped through hot and cold rolling processes. During rolling, aluminium raw material is passed through two reversing mill plates which continuously reduce material thickness. Typically, reshaping occurs in multiple cycles which are terminated when the desired thickness is achieved.
Generally hot-rolling processes are applied first. During hot-rolling, aluminium is heated to about 500 degrees Celsius. This way a lower amount of pressure is required when reshaping the soft material.
If desired, material thickness can then be further reduced by adding subsequent cold-rolling processes.
Which industries utilise aluminium sheets in their manufacture?
The anti-slip characteristics and durability of corrugated aluminium make it particularly suitable for use as a bottom plate.
Car manufacturing increasingly utilises aluminium for doors, bonnets and other body panels. Using aluminium as opposed to other materials helps with weight reduction, effectively making cars faster.
Architects often incorporate aluminium cladding in their designs to provide buildings with an elegant and modern aesthetic. The longevity and corrosion resistance of aluminium are additional benefits.
Due to fire safety regulations, the cladding of air ventilation systems (incl. ventilation ducts) must be manufactured from non-flammable materials such as aluminium.
Beverage packaging, in particular the bodies and ends of cans are manufactured from aluminium sheets.


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The MEBAS Multiplayer game is under the farm, multiplayer, strategy category. short multiplayer description: Mebas is a social-multiplayer Real Time Strategy game, where players design their own units which can be...
The Multiplayer 8-Ball game is under the ball, billiards, multiplayer, sports category. Are you good at 8-ball?
Multiplayer Straight Billiard
The Multiplayer Straight Billiard game is under the 2 player, billiards, sports category. Multiplayer Billiard flash game.
Multiplayer Table Football Y8
The Multiplayer Table Football Y8 game is under the 2 player, ball, sports category. Multiplayer Table football - Free flash sport table footbal game.
Cruisin 2 Multiplayer
The Cruisin 2 Multiplayer game is under the car, driving, multiplayer, racing, series category. MULTIPLAYER MODE: The 2nd installment of the Cruisin' game.
The Wipeout Multiplayer game is under the 2 player, extreme sport, jumping category. Collect bubbles, hit other players to increase score.
The Multiplayer Drift game is under the 2 player, car, driving, racing category. Your multiplayer goal is to finish first and to make more points from drifts than your opponent.
The ExitPath game is under the adventure, evade, jumping, running, timing category. Exit Path is a multiplayer and uniplayer guantlet-style racing game through perilous traps and platforms.
Masked Forces 3
The Masked Forces 3 game is under the 3d, army games, blood, first person shooter, guessing game, killing games, multiplayer, series, shooting, shotgun, unity3d, webgl category. Another chapter from the Masked Forces edition, which you can play as campaign or multiplayer against online users.
The Trailer Racing game is under the 2 player, driving, racing, truck category. Challenge your friends in a head to head competition in this funny multiplayer racing: Trailer Racing.
Defeat Your Friends
The Defeat Your Friends game is under the 2 player, ball, math, memory category. What do you think of a multiplayer game in which you defeat your friend.
SD Robo Battle Arena
The SD Robo Battle Arena game is under the 2 player, action, extreme sport, fighting, jumping, platforms, robots category. Nine robots which are skilled from each other, which meet in an arena, are struggling to win the battle.
Tic Tac Toe – Vegas
The Tic Tac Toe – Vegas game is under the 2 player, strategy category. Tic Tac Toe is a multiplayer game in which can be made triple grid with X or O letters.
The Chain Champs game is under the 2 player, adventure, evade, jumping, throwing category. Fight to save your planet from the enemy planet in-which it is literally chained to in this multiplayer brawler!
Mutant Fighting Cup 2
The Mutant Fighting Cup 2 game is under the action, animal, cat, dog, fighting, monsters, mutant, not on kong, purchase equipment upgrades, series category. Choose an animal, grow and mutate him until he becomes a great fighter.
The Gravity Racer game is under the collecting, download, extreme sport, fruit, jumping, racing category. A simple and addictive one button multiplayer game (simulated) that everyone can enjoy.
The Blockz! game is under the arcade, blocks, reflexion, retro, tetris category. This free tetris-like online game offers multiplayer mode, 2 sets of blocks?
The Rush Game game is under the multiplayer, obstacle, racing category. Dodge obstacles and get boosts as you race across the screen against 3 other opponents.
2 Players Madness
The 2 Players Madness game is under the car, driving, racing category. 2 Players Madness is a new multiplayer racing game which gives you the possibility to prove to your friends that...
The Grey Life game is under the evade category. Navigate through a series of dangers like mines, lasers and rockets while opening the gate and getting to it in...
Boxhead Bounty Hunter
The Boxhead Bounty Hunter game is under the action, purchase equipment upgrades, series, shooting, survival horror category. Play multiplayer top-down boxhead action as you earn money, and gun down real people across the net.
The Jet Ducks game is under the action, animal, birds, shooting, shotgun category. A treat for the fans of trendy cartoon graphics and classic arcade-shooter mix.
3D Jetski Racing
The 3D Jetski Racing game is under the 3d, multiplayer, racing, timing, water category. Race against clock, passing buoys gives you extra time.
Scorched Earth Flash
The Scorched Earth Flash game is under the 2 player, 3 player, action, shooting category. A Flash multiplayer version of Scorched Earth!
The Stallion's Spirit game is under the 3d, horse, multiplayer, purchase equipment upgrades, racing, unity3d, webgl category. Hop on your favorite horse who will help you to win the race.
Donjon Bomber 3
The Donjon Bomber 3 game is under the 2 player, arcade, bomb, bomberman, multiplayer category. Donjon Bomber is a clone of bomberman: you have to drop bombs to create a passage in the level and...
The Gravitum game is under the adventure, multiplayer, obstacle category. Escape the enemy changing gravity at the right time to dodge all obstacles.
The Hexagong game is under the action, cards, fighting, multiplayer category. This cards fighting game offer you the possibility to prepare your attack and defeat your opponent.
The Bow Battle game is under the 2 player, blood, bow, gore, medieval, mouse skill category. Battle with your bow & arrow.
The Ball Reflexion game is under the ball, mouse skill, reflexion category. Test your reflexes and time your clicks just right over 20 levels.

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Groundbreaking new technology is to be rolled out in Sussex to tackle the problem of drivers using their mobile phones behind the wheel.
The Vehicle Activated Sign has been funded by Sussex Safer Roads Partnership for use by Brighton and Hove City Council.
The technology works by detecting the use of mobile phones within vehicles whenever they drive past a sign.
However, unlike speed cameras, the VAS cannot record the driver's details at this stage so there are unlikely to be any direct prosecutions.
Although it's been illegal to use a mobile while driving for 14 years, many people are still ignoring the ban.
The technology is to be trialled in the Brighton and Hove district to begin with. The technology will be deployed across Sussex and possibly further afield if the trial is successful.
An Institute of Advanced Motorists survey questioned 500 people:
18% claimed to have accessed the internet while driving (27% of those aged 18-24 years, and 34% aged 25-34 years)
8% of those questioned admitted to driving while using a video application such as FaceTime and Skype to make and receive video calls, rising to 16% among those age 18-24 years.
7% admitted to watching videos and ‘catch-up television’ while driving - rising to 13% of those aged 18-24 years and 15% of 25-32 year olds.
9% of all respondents admitted to taking a ‘selfie’ while driving in the last month. This increased to 15% of respondents aged 18-24 years, and 19% of those aged 25-35 years 5% of female respondents admitted doing so, compared to 12% of males.


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- Can a nuke go off in space?
- Is Hiroshima still radioactive?
- How big is a tactical nuke?
- How can I get mini nukes?
- How much is a nuke?
- How many suitcase nukes are missing?
- What is the smallest nuke possible?
- How small can you make a nuke?
- Do female astronauts wear bras in space?
- Can we nuke an asteroid?
- What happens if a nuke goes off underwater?
- How do you get nukes?
- Are nuclear weapons a war crime?
- Is it legal to own a nuke?
- How much does a nuke weigh?
Can a nuke go off in space?
If a nuclear weapon is exploded in a vacuum-i.
e., in space-the complexion of weapon effects changes drastically: First, in the absence of an atmosphere, blast disappears completely.
There is no longer any air for the blast wave to heat and much higher frequency radiation is emitted from the weapon itself..
Is Hiroshima still radioactive?
Among some there is the unfounded fear that Hiroshima and Nagasaki are still radioactive; in reality, this is not true. Following a nuclear explosion, there are two forms of residual radioactivity. The first is the fallout of the nuclear material and fission products.
How big is a tactical nuke?
Tactical (nonstrategic) nuclear weapons (TNWs) typically refer to short-range weapons, including land-based missiles with a range of less than 500 km (about 300 miles) and air- and sea-launched weapons with a range of less than 600 km (about 400 miles).
How can I get mini nukes?
Mini nukes can be bought from weapon emporiums built in settlements. Mini nukes can (rarely) be found in ammo boxes.
How much is a nuke?
B61 nuclear bombB61Unit cost$28 million (Mod 12)Produced1968 (full production)No. built3,155Variants1314 more rows
How many suitcase nukes are missing?
The US government has admitted to losing 11, but some experts believe between 50 and 100 bombs were lost around the world.
What is the smallest nuke possible?
The W54 (also known as the Mk54 or B54) was a tactical nuclear warhead developed by the United States in the late 1950s. The weapon is notable for being the smallest nuclear weapon in both size and yield to have entered US service.
How small can you make a nuke?
Extremely small (as small as 5 inches (13 cm) diameter and 24.4 inches (62 cm) long) linear implosion type weapons, which might conceivably fit in a large briefcase or typical suitcase, have been tested, but the lightest of those are nearly 100 pounds (45 kg) and had a maximum yield of only 0.19 kiloton (the Swift …
Do female astronauts wear bras in space?
According to this Salon article, yes they do. They don’t need the support, but the bra keeps their wobbly bits in place while floating around in microgravity. They also like having an extra layer between said bits and the cameras all over the space station.
Can we nuke an asteroid?
If the object is very large but is still a loosely-held-together rubble pile, a solution is to detonate one or a series of nuclear explosive devices alongside the asteroid, at a 20-meter (66 ft) or greater stand-off height above its surface, so as not to fracture the potentially loosely-held-together object.
What happens if a nuke goes off underwater?
Unless it breaks the water surface while still a hot gas bubble, an underwater nuclear explosion leaves no trace at the surface but hot, radioactive water rising from below. … During such an explosion, the hot gas bubble quickly collapses because: The water pressure is enormous below 2,000 feet (610 m).
How do you get nukes?
To get a nuke, the players need to be on a killstreak of 20, which implies that they have to kill 20 enemies in a row without dying. It is not an easy feat to achieve, and playing safely is the key to attaining the streak. Upon achieving a killstreak of 20, the users will get an option to ‘Use Nuclear Bomb.
Are nuclear weapons a war crime?
use of nuclear weapons in Hiroshima and Nagasaki was illegal in the light of the principles and rules of International Humanitarian Law applicable in armed conflicts, since the bombing of both cities, made civilians the object of attack, using nuclear weapons that were incapable of distinguishing between civilians and …
Is it legal to own a nuke?
Nuclear arms are the most destructive, indiscriminate and monstrous weapons ever produced – but today, we can all celebrate a major milestone in the long march towards peace: the Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons (TPNW) is now part of international law!
How much does a nuke weigh?
2,400 poundsA thermonuclear weapon weighing little more than 2,400 pounds (1,100 kg) can release energy equal to more than 1.2 million tons of TNT (5.0 PJ). A nuclear device no larger than traditional bombs can devastate an entire city by blast, fire, and radiation.


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SEATTLE – Four county election offices in Washington state were evacuated Wednesday after receiving envelopes containing suspicious powders. According to several news sources, including the Associated Press, two envelopes field-tested positive for fentanyl.
“These incidents are acts of terrorism to threaten our elections,” said Secretary of State Steve Hobbs in a statement.
In response, local, state, and federal authorities have launched investigations into the matter. The incident occurred while workers were processing ballots from the recent Nov. 7 general election, which featured local and county races and measures, including a closely contested mayoral race in Spokane and City Council elections in Seattle.
“These incidents underscore the critical need for stronger protections for all election workers. Democracy rests upon free and fair elections,” said Hobbs.
This is not the first instance of fentanyl being sent to election offices in the state. Earlier, during the state’s Aug. 1 primary, two Washington county election officials received envelopes containing suspicious substances. One of these envelopes was found to contain traces of fentanyl, while the other was determined to be harmless. Fortunately, no injuries were reported in any of the cases.


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It’s a brand new year, which means the quietly cool foods of last year are about to become Instagram superstars. Some sound and look pretty ridiculous, but annoyingly enough, we have to admit they are quite delicious too. So what will be the avocado roses and rainbow bagels of 2017? Let’s find out!
It seems that the rainbow food trend isn’t going anywhere in 2017. This year, it’ll be moving away from rainbow bagels to lattes — unicorn lattes. Brooklyn-based café The End is responsible for this concoction. It is made from ginger, lemon, coconut milk, honey and, of course, E3Live blue-green algae to give it that beautiful blue color. The drink is topped with turmeric and pomegranate powder for color, along with edible flowers and vegan rainbow sprinkles. No espresso is actually involved in this drink.
You haven’t had a croissant until it has been stuffed with funfetti cream. Croissants are great on their own but they are even better when they are multi-colored and Instagram-worthy.
Made with turmeric, coconut oil, ginger, black pepper, cinnamon, honey, and unsweetened plant-based milk, these drinks are super healthy too. Along with the unicorn latte, these are part of the broader anti-inflammatory foods trend expected in 2017. Plus, so pretty and golden!
Wouldn’t be a new year without a new beer trend! By using just the right kind of yeast and bacteria (which vary by location, making this perfect for the craft community), these beers are made to be heavy and tart — as it always is with beer, it’ll be an acquired taste.

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bastions like the Latur Zilla Parishad and Solapur municipal corporation, the home turf of late Vilasrao Deshmukh and party veteran Sushil Kumar Shinde. DNA, 1 day ago
PTI | Last Updated: Thursday, February 2, 2017 - 14:04 Mumbai: Dhiraj Deshmukh, the son of former Maharashtra chief minister and Union minister late Vilasrao Deshmukh, is contesting the ensuing Zilla Parishad elections from home turf Latur in Marathwada. "My ...Zee News, 3 weeks ago In father's footsteps: Vilasrao Deshmukh's son in ZP poll fray DNA, 3 weeks ago Riteish Deshmukh backs brother Dhiraj's electoral debut Prokerala, 3 weeks ago
Condemned for long as a party of mere Brahmins and Banias, the BJP has made serious inroads in Maharashtra's Maratha dominated polity. The party has done exceedingly in the recent civic polls and its success spread across cities as well as the interiors. More ...catchnews.com, 1 day ago
Upholding a Bombay High Court order, the Supreme Court has dismissed an election petition filed against Amit Deshmukh, Maharashtra MLA and son of former Maharashtra Chief Minister Vilasrao Deshmukh, alleging he had indulged in "corrupt practices". A division ...Business Standard, 1 month ago
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How does Rachael Ray cook butternut squash?
- Position racks in the top and bottom thirds of oven; preheat to 425 degrees. On two large rimmed baking sheets, toss the squash and oil. Season with salt and pepper. Roast, turning once, until almost tender, about 35 minutes.
- Freeze the cubes and puree separately in 1-cup portions.
Do you have to peel butternut squash?
You can eat the skin, so there’s no need to peel it. Simply halve it, scoop out the seeds and chop it into chunks, then roast it and add it to a warm winter salad or throw it into curries, stews or soups. You can also roast the seeds and eat them as a snack or sprinkled over a finished dish.
Does butternut squash need to be peeled before cooking?
Ok, so some squashes—like butternut and kabocha—should be peeled before you eat them. “It’s edible.” If you are cooking with the skin on, no need to make seasoning adjustments; just cook according to the recipe directions.
Can I freeze butternut squash?
Butternut squash freezes like a champ! More good news: It does fine whether frozen raw or cooked. You can freeze raw butternut squash pieces in the same way you would freeze berries: Place them on a baking sheet, spaced out so they don’t touch each other, and freeze until very firm.
How long does butternut squash last in fridge?
Do not refrigerate whole butternut squash; it will keep for a month or more in a cool, dark place. Peeled butternut squash should be stored tightly covered and refrigerated for up to five days.
Can butternut squash be eaten uncooked?
Yes, you can eat butternut squash raw: Thinly shave it into ribbons and marinate it in a zesty dressing and it’s a refreshing and fun new side recipe for your fall table.
How long do you bake butternut squash in the oven?
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit (180 degrees Celsius). Prepare a baking sheet with shallow sides.
How do you bake butternut squash in the oven?
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit (180 degrees Celsius). Prepare a 9- by 13-inch (23- by 33-cm) glass baking dish.
How to roast a whole butternut squash in the oven?
Preheat oven to 180C/350F/Gas 4.
How to bake a butternut squash cut in half?
Preheat oven to 400 degrees.


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Use these glass ornaments as place card holders on your table. Follow these instructions by Tim Holtz to make your own ornaments.
Instead of knitting this bag, sew yarn and fabric scraps onto stabilizer and embellish with beads.
Make a quick and easy halter top in just a few simple steps — starting with a scarf.
Dress up a plain book, photo album or journal with a hand-dyed and beaded fabric cover.
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The Biden Regime just announced a tyrannical new measure to combat truth and transparency ahead of the midterms.
DHS Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas announced the formation of the “Misinformation and Disinformation Governance Board” at a press conference on Wednesday. "The goal is to bring the resources of (DHS) together to address this threat," said Mayorkas during Wednesday’s testimony.
The department will focus on anything that goes against the narrative of the Regime. In short, the government will determine what is fact and what is fiction and will punish any person or organization that dissents.
The same agents of disinformation that lied to us about the Hunter Biden Laptop, Trump-Russia collusion, and COVID-19 are now trying to protect us from “misinformation”.
Our Representatives must unite against this Orwellian tyranny and shut down the Disinformation Governance Board immediately!
The Disinformation Governance Board will be headed by Nina Jankowicz. The woman tasked with running Biden’s “Ministry of Truth” interfered in the 2020 Election by labeling the Hunter Biden “Laptop from Hell” as a Russian propaganda operation.
Jankowicz commented on Twitter following her appointment. “Honored to be serving in the Biden Administration @DHSgov and helping shape our counter-disinformation efforts.”
For reference, the DHS is also the same entity that recently labeled anyone questioning COVID-19 protocols or election outcomes as a “domestic terrorist”!
The Deep State never needed a Disinformation Governance Board until Elon Musk stole their power by buying Twitter this week. Musk’s attempt at restoring freedom of speech and public discourse to the world poses an existential threat to the Regime’s agenda! Freedom of speech is the greatest threat to an illegitimate power.
The Senate must stop the Disinformation Governance Board from deceiving the American People any further. Jankowicz deliberately protected Joe Biden in 2020 by burying and dismissing the “Hunter Biden Laptop” from public view.
The Biden Regime must be stopped. We the People must unite against these tyrants. Send your Instant FaxBlast today and let you voice be heard!


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Freeland senior Alyssa Argyle gets choked up discussing her 1,000th career point, which she scored in the Falcons’ comeback win over Hamilton in the 2019 MHSAA Division 2 girls basketball state semifinals.
Audio provided by the Washtenaw County Sheriff's Office shows calls from concerned individuals over scares of an "active shooter" situation on the University of Michigan campus. Concerns were eventually deemed unfound when it was discovered the sounds coming from Mason Hall were balloons popping. Disclaimer: video has been altered to shield the names of callers as well as censor language.
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Gattis was hired in January as Michigan’s new offensive coordinator.
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LeMars Semi-Weekly Sentinel
May, 25, 1926
DEATH TAKES THOS. BOLAND
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Following a brief illness caused by intestinal influenza and the infirmities of old age, Thos. Boland, a resident of Plymouth county for nearly six decades, passed away at his home 31 Second Avenue SW, shortly before midnight Thursday. [May 20, 1926]
Mr. Boland was widely known in LeMars and throughout the county and his acquaintance extended to Sioux City and South Dakota. He was one of the rugged figures that figured in early development of Northwestern Iowa, and his life was typical of that of many other hardy pioneers who built well and helped carve the way for the generation, which benefits from their efforts, self-sacrifice and toil.
BORN IN IRELAND
Thomas Jefferson Boland was born in Ireland and was proud of the fact, loving his mother country and her history, in which he was remarkably well read, with an intense fervor, although he was first and foremost a loyal American.
He was born in Neeagh county, Tipperary, Ireland on February 2, 1842, son of Mr. and Mrs. Matthew Boland, and received his schooling in his native place. When a youth in 1862 he left his home and came to America to seek his fortune and landed in New York. The other members of his family went further afield and settled in Australia. Mr. Boldand found employment shortly after his arrival in a skate factory in Wolcottville, Connecticut. He was united in marriage with Margaret Donahue, also of Tipperary , in New York. During the Civil War he enlisted in the Sixty-ninth New York infantry and served until the conclusion of the war. On being discharged from the army he went to New York in 1866 where he found work in a sugar factory.
Stories of the west with its glorious vista of unbounded wealth and golden opportunities, attracted him nad in 1868 he landed at Independence, Iowa. Railroad building was in progress in opening up the virgin prairie lands and Mr. Boland worked as construction foreman for the Illinois Central Railroad Company and in connection with his work arrived in LeMars in 1869, in charge of track laying operations.
He continued to make his home in Plymouth count from that time until his demise at an honorable old age.
Mr. Boland was one of the early settlers who helped plat out ground on which St. Joseph’s church now stands with its other adjunctive buildings.
Mr. Boland was the first railroad section foreman stationed at Merrill and went through the vicissitudes that beset the early settlers in in the grasshopper years. He saw golden wheat fields glistening in the noonday sun, blackened and ravaged before the drop of eventide, and the rails on the track greasy with battered corpses of the pests, obstructing the passage of the trains. With others, he held on, having the faith I the future of the prairies. While working on the railroad he secured a small piece of land and in 1880 engaged in farming at Crathorne where he lived for fourteen years and then bought a place a mile and a half north of LeMars where he farmed for a few years when he moved to LeMars and engaged in the real estate business with his son P.A. Boland.
Mr. Boland was active and took a healthy interest in life and business until within a few weeks of what proved to be his last illness.
To Mr. and Mrs. Boland eight children were born, four of whom died in infancy. His son, Phillip died nineteen years ago at the age of 38 years. Mrs. Boland departed this life June 30, 1934. He leaves one son, Thomas Boland of Portland, Maine, and two daughters, Mrs. John Cronin of Westfield and Mrs. D.C. Lenihan of LeMars and fourteen grandchildren.
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Mr. Boland took a great interest in national, state and local affairs and kept himself informed. He was a great reader and wis well versed in the poets. He was active in the councils of the republican party and was a fighter for the principles in which he believed. He was possessed of a ready wit and a saving sense of humor which offset at times sarcasm. He was rough and rugged in his ways and did not mince words, and came of stockwhich is used to give and take. He will be greatly missed among a number or cronies withwhom he was associated many years.
The funeral services were held at St. James church of which he was a member, yesterday morning and were largely attended. Rev. Father L. J. Cooper officiated at the mass. The internet was made in St. Joseph’s cemetery. Members of the G.A.R. attended the funeral of their old comrade, in a body. Mrs. Phil A. Boland, of Chicago, t. J. Boland of St. Louis, came to attend the funeral.
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One. Mentor, Ohio. Sponsor of the annual Masterworks in
magazine. Good source for secondary market value of limited edition
of Animal Artists. Premier professional society for wildlife
artists. I've been a member since 1991.
York State Biological Survey. Good bibliography of natural history
Conservancy. Effectively protecting the wild areas where my subjects
for Animals. Founded by Cleveland Amory, the Fund for Animals
rescues individual animals from terrible conditions and advertises the
Fund's actions to change laws and policies.
Park, Battle Ground, Indiana. A wolf behavioral center run by Purdue
University. A great place to see and study wolves.
Downs thoroughbred race course, Louisville, Kentucky.
Course, Lexington, Kentucky. Thoroughbred race course with training
Produces apparel bearing art images -- Jeanne's images have appeared on
Marathon products. Sold only
through retail stores.
Inc. Extensive line of greeting cards and mini-prints using original
art, photographs and designs. Jeanne's artwork has been featured on
multiple Leanin' Tree products.
League. Fine central Kentucky association of artists and art
enthusiasts, offering shows and workshops.
Park. Horses of all breeds in a horse farm atmosphere. A great
place for sketching, painting or visiting.

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LEAD: After Mikhail S. Gorbachev and President Reagan sign their arms control treaty Tuesday, the focus here will shift to the Senate Foreign Relations Committee and its patrician chairman, Claiborne Pell.December 07, 1987, Monday
LEAD: Republican senators, reaffirming the principle of seniority, today rejected the choice made by their party's members of the Foreign Relations Committee and elected Senator Jesse Helms to be the committee's ranking Republican.January 21, 1987, Wednesday
LEAD: Politicians tell much about themselves by whom they choose to lead them. In the Senate, Republicans have rejected Jesse Helms, a rock of the right, and retained Richard Lugar, an experienced moderate, as their senior member of the Foreign Relations Committee. But in the House Les Aspin has...January 20, 1987, Tuesday
LEAD: In a Senate conflict that involved ideology, personality and the sanctity of the seniority system, Richard G. Lugar today defeated Jesse Helms for the position of the ranking Republican on the Senate Foreign Relations Commitee.January 07, 1987, Wednesday
A nasty little fight is brewing among Republican senators as they prepare to become the minority party in the new Congress. The issue is whether Richard G. Lugar of Indiana or Jesse Helms of North Carolina becomes the ranking Republican member of the Foreign Relations Committee. Both want the...December 03, 1986, Wednesday
Senator Richard G. Lugar, the chairman of the Foreign Relations Committee, warned key White House officials tonight that he would lead efforts to override any veto of legislation imposing additional sanctions against South Africa, a Congressional official said. The pledge by Mr. Lugar signaled a...September 17, 1986, Wednesday
The Senate majority leader, Bob Dole, said today that he would seek to postpone voting on a bill to impose economic sanctions against South Africa because President Reagan was expected to agree to put most of them into effect administratively. The vote has been scheduled for this week. The...September 09, 1985, Monday
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Aquilegias, also known as columbines, are members of the Ranunculaceae, or buttercup family, named after 'Rana', the genus of frogs. The May-flowering, hardy perennial aquilegias prefer cool, dappled shade (rather like frogs) and they grow in a range of soils, up to a height of around 18in (0,5m).
They often produce flowers with spurs full of nectar in both single and double forms. They set copious amounts of seed when happy and self-seed, rather too freely, often producing a range of different seedlings.
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When to plant aquilegias
Plant aquilegias in late-summer for flowers the following spring.
Where to plant aquilegias
Tap-rooted plants such as aquilegias tolerate poor soil, but they need deep soil to thrive. Close to trees and shrubs is ideal.
How to plant aquilegias
If you have plenty of aquilegias seed (from a gardening friend) start by sprinkling seeds straight onto the ground in late-summer. These will germinate by the following spring. However, aquilegias will self-sow into choice plants, so only sprinkle the seeds where it will not matter.
If it’s hard to find seed from someone’s garden, order three or four plants from a good nursery and plant those. They will soon multiply. If you want more, it is easier to scatter the mature seed on the ground, once the seedpods split slightly, than sowing seeds in pots, as commercial packets of seeds are often not very successful because aquilegias have a short period of viability
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When aquilegias bloom
Aquilegias produce bee-pleasing flowers in May, a month when flowers tend to be in short supply.
Bees love aquilegias.
May-flowering aquilegias provide good vertical accents in woodland settings. They are superb with tulips and Allium ‘Purple Sensation’. They can also be used with hellebores and trollius to great effect.

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Offering the perfect and intimate space for you and your companion, Yacht Isabela II invites you to step aboard and experience the Galapagos in absolute comfort. With a crew that has remained almost unchanged for years, you can expect seamless attention to detail that will make your stay onboard extra special. Naturalist Guides will also form an important part of the journey aboard Isabela II, accompanying you on a fantastic and exciting selection of land and aquatic activities in the Galapagos.
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When I found out that TV-One was going to air the Democratic National Convention and Not the Republican National convention, I decided to modify the slogan proffered by the PAC to one TV, one bullet. Now don’t get me wrong I aint hating on TV-one, but rather I am hating on their lack of acceptance that black folk in America only watch TV, are poorly informed and basically no where close to being well read. It made me mad. I mean we get mad at a satrical cartoon on the cover of the New Yorker but aint got the gumption to say shit bout stuff that keeps us stupid.
I mean, we need to see these mutha fucas and what they actually propose so we can have a better understanding of the issues that we HOPE Barack Obama can handle if Jones wins the general election in November. I mean we already poorly informed and if we don’t know the issues, or have tenable suggestions about how to solve the problem, then we cant or wont be able to tell if the answers we get from Obama or McCain are satisfactory or pragmatic. As a result, we will accept anything a mother fucker will tell us without objective and valid query. For me, that’s foul. I already see problems equally in how both the front runners of both parties want to deal with the Economy and Health care. Not to mention they connections to
TV One should be ashamed to keep information from the community they say they care about. It is no different than saying since you black, you can’t learn to read (you a slave). But then again what do folk here know, I’m just an Idiot Savant who is trying to become well read.


Ukraine has deployed Leopard tanks to fortify its defensive positions in Kharkiv and Donetsk oblasts as the counteroffensive concludes for the year.
A Swedish-licensed variant of the Leopard 2A5 tank, Strv 122, is currently used to target infantry groups and ammunition depots in Kharkiv Oblast. Operating in pairs near Lyman, these Leopards have been firing around 15 rounds at Russian army positions. The tanks also play a crucial role near Avdiivka, hindering the advance of occupant forces.
On Feb. 7, the German government authorized military companies to supply 178 Leopard 1A5 tanks to Ukraine. Berlin delivered the first batch of in July 2023.
Germany, Denmark, and the Netherlands have collectively pledged around 100 advanced tanks to bolster Ukraine’s defense capabilities.
Ukraine’s tank arsenal now boasts three distinct Leopard tank modifications: Leopard 2A6, Leopard 2A5, and Leopard 1A5, underscoring the nation’s commitment to modernizing its military capabilities in the face of evolving regional challenges.
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This luxury hotel, linked to the downtown’s underground city, promises an oasis of relaxation.
This summer getaway is close to the action of downtown and to Montréal’s cultural and commercial activity.
Inspired by the spirit of the 19th century, this boutique hotel located in Old Montréal offers modern amenities.


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The rollout could have have a wide-reaching effect on Web traffic—especially for those businesses that don't have a mobile-optimized site.
Google will be updating its mobile algorithm in a move that will likely affect small business’ website traffic starting April 21.
The search engine’s rankings will now include a website’s level of mobile-friendliness. While it’s unclear as to exactly what that will entail, it does seem like it will usher in a big change that could hurt small businesses. (In fact, many are dubbing April 21 “Mobilegeddon.”)
On Google’s blog, which announced the update February 26, it said, “This change will affect mobile searches in all languages worldwide and will have a significant impact in our search results.”
In short, businesses that have sites optimized for mobile devices will rank better in mobile search results. On the flip side, though, that means sites not optimized could rank worse and not get as many visitors.
But unlike other updates, as Search Engine Journal points out, Google has released information ahead of time to allow businesses to prepare. Here are some details that small businesses need to consider:
- It may take some time for the update to fully roll out. Your website’s traffic could be affected starting April 21, or it could take days or even weeks.
- Sites will most likely be determined as mobile-friendly or not—there’s no in-between. You can, however, check to see if your site meets Google’s standards.
- If your site isn’t mobile-friendly right now, Google has a list of common website mistakes. It also has a helpful guide to mobile-friendly sites.
- It’s unclear if the rollout will affect rankings for searches by desktop computers, but Moz reports, as best it knows, that this won’t be the case. This may mean that your website will be ranked differently depending on what sort of device people access it from.
- Don’t worry about a few kinks hurting your whole operation: Your entire website likely won’t be demoted rank-wise just because a few pages aren’t mobile-friendly.
For more information about this rollout, check out Search Engine Journal’s guide on how it will affect your business, what (if anything) to do, when to do it by and how much it could all cost.


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Since it was commissioned on March 2 this year, the port of Kribi has already welcomed 190 ships of various sizes. According to the port authority, 50 destinations (departures and arrivals) are covered by the port. Main departure points include China, Vietnam, the USA, France, the Netherlands and Italy, while arrival countries include China, Germany, France, Turkey, and South Africa.
Transshipment traffic increased, motivated by the draught and the geographical position of the Autonomous Port of Kribi, as well as the infrastructure quality, the competitiveness of tariffs and the quality of services, the port authority said. This traffic surged from 3,441 TEU (twenty-foot equivalent) in March to some 70,000 TEU on 30 September 2018, thus underpinning the strategic role of the Port of Kribi for shipping lines.
Local traffic is also growing rapidly from 146 TEU in March 2018 to 3,979 TEU on 30 September 2018. To date, nearly 90,000 TEUs have been processed by the container terminal operator.
Read the full article on Business in Cameroon.


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LETTER TO THE EDITOR
Year : 2012 | Volume
: 6 | Issue : 2 | Page : 190--192
Effective implementation of regulations and facilitation in improving blood transfusion services in Gujarat state
A Ramkishan, VK Gupta, HG Koshia, KK Goswami, KK Shah, Ripal J Shah
Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation, Ahmedabad, India
Asst. Drugs Controller (I), CDSCO, Air Cargo Complex, Airport, Ahmedabad-380 016, Gujarat
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Ramkishan A, Gupta V K, Koshia H G, Goswami K K, Shah K K, Shah RJ. Effective implementation of regulations and facilitation in improving blood transfusion services in Gujarat state.Asian J Transfus Sci 2012;6:190-192
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Ramkishan A, Gupta V K, Koshia H G, Goswami K K, Shah K K, Shah RJ. Effective implementation of regulations and facilitation in improving blood transfusion services in Gujarat state. Asian J Transfus Sci [serial online] 2012 [cited 2022 Jan 26 ];6:190-192
Available from: https://www.ajts.org/text.asp?2012/6/2/190/98955
Blood transfusion service (BTS) is the vital part of modern healthcare system without which efficient medical care is impossible. The aim of BTS is to provide safe, quality, effective and efficacious blood and blood components for the benefit of patients. It is a complex organization, requiring careful designing and management.  In many countries BTS falls under the control of National Regulatory Authorities concerned with safety and efficacy of blood and blood components.  India with a population of about 1.2 billion as well as smaller countries like Bhutan in South-East Asian region were playing significant role in transfusion services as stated by World Health Organization, Geneva.  About 10 million blood units are collected in SEARO region and there are more than 2500 blood banks located in India which are licensed by Central License Approving Authority (CLAA-DCG(I)) and State Licensing Authorities (SLA) of respective States of the Country for safe blood supply under the requirements of Schedule F part XII B and C of Drugs and Cosmetics Act 1940 and rules there under. ,
There are few basic parameters about quality standard of BTS in India, one of them is National Blood Policy in which the Regulatory Authorities (FDCA and CDSCO) and other Government agencies like National AIDS Control organization and their State counterparts were functioning in efficient manner for strict enforcement of blood banks to keep good transfusion practices for the collection and use of safe, quality, pure and efficacious whole human blood and blood components in clinical practice.  The national blood policy is effective in seven countries of South-East Asian region like India, Bhutan, Maldives, Nepal, Myanmar, Sri Lanka and Thailand.  The blood banks in India are enforced by CLAA and SLA along with SBTC/NACO technical expert for the requirements of infrastructure, donor selection, quality parameters, collection, testing, storage, transportation, issue, blood donation camps, cold chain maintenance, stability of blood bags, documentation, records, quality assurance, SOPs, quality manual and other required documents to keep good transfusion practices for safe transfusion in clinical practice.
About 8 million units of whole human blood is collected every year; however, as per norm of 1% blood donation by population, there is a gap of about 4 million units collection in India. It is questionable how this huge gap is apparently not reflecting on routine operation of Indian blood transfusion services. The Indian BTS is highly fragmented and there are approximately 2517 blood banks in the country as per the available records of CDSCO.  There are 973 blood banks managed by Central/State Governments, 1544 voluntary blood banks, private standalone and hospital-based blood banks and charitable blood banks.  However it is nationally coordinated by National Aids Control Organization (NACO) which is under Government of India, Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, New Delhi. As per the NACO statistics, about 35% blood units are separated into its components and all collected units are tested for 5 transfusion associated infections (HIV, HBsAG, HCV, VDRL and malaria). BTS in India is in fairly advanced stage which is mainly concentrated in urban areas and also regulatory authorities are concentrating in rural area blood banks for collection of voluntary blood units and also awareness on HIV and other diseases for safe transfusion. ,
Testing for infectious markers is the basic necessity to make safe transfusion. As per the country regulation, types of tests and minimum standards are defined in SEARO countries. Thailand is the only country which does NAT testing regularly on majority of blood units collected to reduce the possibility of viral disease transmission. However in the state of Gujarat some of the blood banks started carrying out NAT testing on blood units collected to reduce the TTD transmission. It is a well-known fact that carrying out tests in BTS is not sufficient unless proper QA/QC system is implemented. Another area which needs improvement is hemovigilance. It is nonexistent in this country due to lack of proper coordinating agency at different regional level. We do not know long-term implications of blood transfusions on patients in this part of country. ,,,
The national blood policy was established in the year 2003 and also firm regulatory in place since 1993 for safe blood transfusion. If we see the changing mechanisms and effective implementation of regulations and facilitation in improving blood transfusion services in the state of Gujarat is found to be remarkable since July, 2002 to till date in respect of basic quality parameters on BTS.
The Gujarat State Council for Blood Transfusion was established in the year 1997 at Ahmedabad to provide safe, quality blood and blood components. In the year 2002 to 2008 radical changes took place in strict enforcement of Blood Banks by FDCA and CDSCO along with Gujarat State Council to provide safe and quality blood and its components. There were 171 blood banks in the year 2002 and out of which 33 blood banks were recommended to stop the blood tapping activities with immediate effect due to non-compliances of Sch. F and also in respect of QA/QC system and 18 blood banks were recommended for cancellation of license due to serious violations in the year 2002 and as on date there are 153 blood banks in Gujarat. Among these, 68 blood banks are managed by charitable trust, 30 blood banks are managed by Government, 13 blood banks are managed by Indian Red Cross Society and 42 blood banks are managed by private/corporate hospitals, which were approved under CLAA scheme and maintaining all quality parameters for safe transfusion.
In the year 2006-07, out of total collection of 576932 units, voluntary donations were 350118 units (60.7%). At a rate of increase of 10% in total collection and approximate same rise in the voluntary collection, in the year 2011-12 (till October 2011) total donation was 456754 units with 80% through voluntary donations.
There is continual decline in the rate of TTI among the donor populations over last 5 years. For HIV infections, with a steady decline it drops down from 0.27% in the year 2006-07 to 0.17% in the year 2011-12 (till October 2011). There is continuous reduction in other TTIs with 0.23% and 0.99% in the year 2006-07 to 0.13% and 0.67% in the year 2011-12 for Hepatitis B and Hepatitis C respectively [Figure 1].
This also suggests a trend of improved blood safety with increased voluntary donation, more componentization and reduced TTI without increasing the number of blood banks. ,
Blood transfusion is very important and it is an altruistic model act of ethical responsibility. The FDCA, CDSCO, GSCBT and NACO, New Delhi has excellent coordination for information, education, communication system on voluntary donation, quality standards, quality assurance, SOPs, QC testing of infectious diseases, cold chain maintenance, equipments qualification/validation, approval of blood storage center's, conducting for outdoor blood donation camps, providing training on technical staff, transportation/issue and its administration to ensure that health care professionals provide both donor and recipient all required updated information on BTS at all times for safe transfusion in the state of Gujarat.
The Gujarat state has excellent and effective implementation of regulations and facilitation in improving blood transfusion services for the collection of 100% voluntary blood donation as per National Blood Policy.
An updated legal system will precisely encourage more people to become regular donors. Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, Government of India, New Delhi is in the process of making rules for sampling of blood units and its components in case of unauthorized blood tapping for necessary prosecution in the interest of public as per Drugs and Cosmetics Act 1940 and rules there under 1945.
The Drugs Controller General (I) has delegated the powers of Licensing Authority i.e. CLAA to all Zonal offices of CDSCO for renewal of licenses to operate blood banks across the country. The licensing authority for renewal of blood bank licenses in West Zone (States of Maharashtra, Gujarat, Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Goa, Dadra Nagar Haveli (DNH) and Daman/Diu) is Dr. A. Ramkishan for counter signature of licenses in Form 26G on behalf of CLAA. The Ministry of Health and Family Welfare proactively working for blood transfusion services to meet safe transfusion in clinical practice for pending applications to accord on top priority by delegating the powers to all zonal offices of CDSCO.
Food and Drugs Control Administration, Gandhinagar; Gujarat State Council for Blood Transfusion, Ahmedabad; Central Drugs Standard Control Organization, West Zone and Zonal office Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India.
|1||Transfusion Medicine, Technical Manual. 2 nd ed. Govt. of India by DGHS; 2003.|
|2||UKBTS/NIBS Liaison Groups. Guidelines for the blood transfusion services. 2 nd ed. London: HMSO; 1993.|
|3||Quality Management Training in Blood Transfusion services in India, Report of National Meeting 19-20, July Simla, HP, India: WHO Project; 2001.|
|4||National Blood Policy India, 31 st May, 2001. Available from: http://www.naco.nic.in. [Last accessed on 2011 Dec 13].|
|5||Standards for Blood banks and BTS NACO, MOHF&W, Govt. of India, New Delhi; 2007.|
|6||Schedule F part XII B and C of Drugs and Cosmetics Act 1940 and rules there under. Available from: http://www.cdsco.nic.in. [Last accessed on 2011 Dec 13].|
|7||Primary Healthcare and Public Private partnership: An Indian Perspective. Ann Trop Med Public Health 2009;2:46-52.|
|8||Guidelines of NACO, Gujarat State Council for Blood Transfusion (GSCBT), CDSCO-MOH and FW New Delhi.|
|9||Quality Assurance in Blood Transfusion Services. French J 2002;60:318-25.|
|10||Voluntary Blood Donation Program: An operational guidelines prepared by NACO, New Delhi, 2007.|
|11||Blood Safety and Clinical Technology. Available from: http://www.searo.who.int/en/Section10/Section17/Section58/Section219.htm Quality Assurance in Blood Transfusion Services in SEAR Countries (Report of an Inter-Country Workshop), Bangkok-Thailand from 24-28 August 1998.|


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HSBC Catch the Drop inspires Senglea Primary students with harvested water
St Margaret College Senglea Primary celebrated the installation of water tanks as part of the school’s water harvesting project. The project was financed by the HSBC Water Programme – Catch the Drop.
The inauguration ceremony was led by Parliamentary Secretary for Research, Innovation, Youth and Sport Chris Agius and HSBC Malta CEO Andrew Beane both of whom also unveiled a commemorative plaque.
Earlier this year, Senglea students received 120 magnets with messages of water conservation on them, while another 120 water-tap aerators were distributed to the families of the students under the HSBC programme.
Catch the Drop is a large-scale three-year initiative partlyfunded by the HSBC Group to raise awareness about water conservation and stimulate positive change towards sustainable fresh water use in Malta and Gozo. The campaign aims to reach every single student in Malta, that is, over 50,000 students coming from 155 schools, all the 67 Local Councils in Malta and Gozo, as well as the Maltese community at large.
Two young students of Senglea Primary tend to plants using water from the harvesting tanks

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|6 larges||Peeled potatoes|
|½ cup||Softened butter|
|½ cup||Grated Parm. cheese|
|3 tablespoons||Finely-chopped green onions|
|1 cup||Undiluted Carnation 2% E. Milk|
|\N \N||Buttered Bread crumbs|
Cook potatoes in boiling salted water until tender; drain. Break up potatoes with fork. Add softened butter, cheese, onions and salt. Toss with fork to combine. Spread mixture in shallow 1½ quart rectangular baking dish* Pour E. Milk over all. Sprinkle buttered crumbs over potatoes. Bake in 375 oven 15 to 20 minutes or until browned and hot. Makes 6 servings.
*Prepare ahead up to this point. cover and refrigerate. Add E.Milk and buttered crumbs just before baking. Increase baking time to 40 minutes.
Posted to EAT-L Digest 25 Feb 97 by Lilia Prescod <lprescod@...> on Feb 25, 1997.


The other day I received an email from a company asking for my input (e.g., unpaid consultation) on their new and innovative snowboard binding technology. This “new and innovative” technology is yet another rotating binding system, Rot-Ahr from Spain.
Apparently bad ideas never really go out of style.
According to Rot-Ahr, this system “allows the knee to rest in its natural position when we are not descending, aligning the boot and the knee with the longitudinal axis of the board without opening the straps and thus preventing the knee torking excessively”. It also addresses common problems such as:
- You’re on the ski lift with skiers who want to use the party/safety bar which isn’t designed for snowboards.
- You ride regular and you’re on the lift with a goofy rider and you’re awkwardly crossing tips.
- Waiting in lift lines is painful. (NB: You’re doing something wrong if you can’t stand up on your board)
- Only expert snowboarders are capable of “skating” one-footed without risking knee injury (seriously, they actually said this) on flat spots in the terrain.
Anyways… here’s my consultation. Free of charge.
For starters this is not a new concept and not particularly innovative. The obvious question is what makes this different than any number of similar products on the market? The Bon Hiver Freebase binding that came out a year or two ago uses a slightly different technology but attacks the same perceived problem. Swivler and QuickStance and Twisted‘s systems use your existing bindings and only an adaptive plate with a release pin. Each of these seems simpler and more reliable, but about equally pointless. But hey at least this is a design improvement over XTurn‘s snowboarding equivalent of dental headgear:
So now that we know this product is neither particularly new, nor is it really innovative, there’s some additional technical concerns.
Bon Hiver’s similar system was ultimately recalled due to the baseplate fracturing during use. You might want to make sure your bindings don’t fall apart during normal use. Making the baseplate which needs to flex and absorb all the impacts and vibrations, etc., full of moving and pivoting parts is asking for trouble.
Extra pieces, especially moving pieces, present additional opportunities for failure. In addition to safety concerns, since these are nonstandard parts (like ratchets or ladders which are available at every ski shop) it would be difficult for a rider to find replacement parts without waiting several days or longer for the post to deliver them.
Even if this binding doesn’t break, the presence of the rotational plate/system with the binding’s base raises question about board feel. Presumably this system is made from some sort of rigid composite material which is necessarily going to impede the board and/or binding’s ability to flex, interfere with board feel, dampening, or creating or exacerbating dead spots.
Your intro video is lame CGI. Use a real person, unless you can’t find anyone willing to risk their kneecaps.
The English version of the site is in dire need of better translation.
But hey at least these guys aren’t trying to Kickstart their project.


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Studio Oklahoma was created by The Oklahoma Film + Music Office to provide opportunities for like-minded community partners to support Oklahoma’s thriving creative class and serve as a platform to promote and connect Oklahoma’s filmmakers and music makers to national and international audiences.
To learn more, please read our press release.
Upcoming Studio Oklahoma Events
Oklahoma Film + Music Office Hosts Third Annual Music Networking + Mentoring Event – October 26 in Oklahoma City
In partnership with The Academy of Contemporary Music at the University of Central Oklahoma (ACM@UCO), the Oklahoma Film + Music Office (OF+MO) will host the third annual music-focused event in their Networking + Mentoring Series on the morning of Friday, October 26, at ACM@UCO in Oklahoma City’s Bricktown district.
As part of the Oklahoma Arts Conference post event, this year’s discussion, entitled “Artist + Management Partnerships: A Conversation with JD McPherson + Scott Booker”, will feature Scott Booker, Executive Director of ACM@UCO and Flaming Lips Manager, and Oklahoma native rock ‘n roll musician JD McPherson discussing the music industry from the artist and management perspectives.
“I’m looking forward to learning about JD McPherson’s experience of being a musician from Oklahoma, working in Oklahoma and also working outside of Oklahoma,” Booker said. “I have no doubt this will be an interesting conversation.”
“Artist + Management Partnerships: A Conversation with JD McPherson + Scott Booker” will take place in the Songwriting Room on the first floor of ACM@UCO, located at 25 S. Oklahoma Ave. in Oklahoma City, kicking off at 9:30 a.m. with a light breakfast. The conversation will begin at 10:00 a.m. followed by a dynamic networking opportunity for professionals, students and enthusiasts involved in the film and music industries. This event will be formatted in a masterclass-type setting and is free and open to the public. Seating is limited. Please RSVP here.
Scott Booker began his career in the music industry as a clerk at Sound Warehouse in Midwest City, Oklahoma. From there he moved on to manage the Rainbow Records record store chain in Oklahoma City while attending college at Central State University, now known as the University of Central Oklahoma. Shortly after graduating with a degree in education, he met local band the Flaming Lips and began managing the group in 1990, creating Hellfire Enterprises Ltd., an artist management company. Booker continues to work with three-time Grammy Award-winning band, the Flaming Lips, as well as up-and-coming bands like Horse Thief and Sshh.
In 2009, Booker began helping to build the Academy of Contemporary Music at the University of Central Oklahoma (ACM@UCO), a university program that teaches students about Music Business, Production and Performance. In the last eight years the ACM@UCO has attracted thousands of students as well as notable artists, such as Roger Daltrey, Nile Rodgers and Jackson Browne, to give master classes for the student body.
JD McPherson is a singer, songwriter and producer originally from Southeast Oklahoma. He completed his M.F.A. in Interdisciplinary Art/Open Media at the University of Tulsa before his debut album Signs & Signifiers appeared October 2012 on Rounder Records. He has since toured The Americas, the UK, Europe and Australia, and has performed on television programs such as “The Tonight Show”, “The Late Show with David Letterman” and “Conan”. His most recent album, Undivided Heart & Soul, released on New West records October 2017 and made the yearly Best Album lists of such outlets as Paste, American Songwriter and Rolling Stone Magazine. McPherson currently lives in Nashville, Tennessee, with his wife and two daughters.
OF+MO to Showcase Oklahoma Film Industry at American Film Market LocationExpo – November 3-6 in Santa Monica, California
OF+MO will host a booth at the 2018 American Film Market (AFM) LocationExpo November 3-6, 2018, in Santa Monica, California, at the Loews Santa Monica Beach Hotel. OF+MO will proudly showcase Oklahoma’s 35-37% competitive film and music cash rebate program, as well as the state’s stunning, diverse locations to filmmakers, studio executive and industry delegates. For more information about the LocationExpo at the 2018 AFM, please visit locationexpo.com.
While in California, OF+MO will host the fourth annual Okie Roundup on November 4 to meet and network with Oklahoma expatriate filmmakers to discuss Oklahoma’s growing film and music industries. This event is by invitation only.
Previous Studio Oklahoma events:
AmericanaFest – September 21-23, 2016
Music Networking + Mentoring Event – October 26, 2016
Sundance – January 20, 2017
Film Networking + Mentoring Event – March 1, 2017
Okie Roundup (Film) – April 9, 2017
Okie Roundup (Music) – September 15, 2017
Music Networking + Mentoring Event – October 17, 2017
Film Networking + Mentoring Event – May 8, 2018
Okie Roundup (Music) – September 13, 2018


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Opting out of the RC Hobby, unfortunately….The Radio system has had very light usage over the years. Never any problems. Brand new battery. No signs of wear.
Includes 2 Futaba R617RS receivers and the transmitter battery charger. (One of each type of receiver pictured)
I also have 3 “Orange” compatible Futaba FASST 8 channel receivers for an additional $40 for all 3, which have worked flawlessly with this radio.
Just reduced to $195 from $225.


Black Enterprise, By: Joyce Jones
The nation’s economic outlook appears to be growing bleaker from week to week.
Last week, Sen. John Kerry (D-Mass.), who chairs the Senate Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship, held a hearing in Washington D.C., to address some of those difficulties. The Senate is currently reviewing the Small Business Administration (SBA) Reauthorization and Improvement Act of 2008, which calls for two provisions that aim to improve the business climate for minority and women-owned small businesses.
“The venture capital world is still 77% white and male. These men greatly owe their success to close networks of peers and mentors. Women and minorities lack such commanding networks,” Kerry said. “This shortfall is one of the reasons why they received less than 5% of the venture capital investments made over the past 40 years.”
Sen. Kerry hopes that the testimony offered at the hearing will strengthen support for the SBA reauthorization bill by providing further evidence of minority, women, and small business owners’ needs and challenges.
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