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Genome editing is a relevant, versatile, and preferred tool for crop improvement, as well as for functional genomics. In this update, I summarize the advances in gene-editing techniques, such as zinc-finger nucleases (ZFNs), transcription activator-like (TAL) effector nucleases (TALENs), and clustered regularly interspaced short palindromic repeats (CRISPR) associated with the Cas-9 and Cpf-1 proteins. These tools support great opportunities for the future development of plant science and rapid remodeling of crops. Among the various genome-editing tools, CRISPR has become the most popular. CRISPR has helped clarify the genomic structure and its role in plants: For example, the transcriptional control of Cas9 and Cpf1, genetic locus monitoring, the mechanism and control of promoter activity, and the alteration and detection of epigenetic behavior between single-nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs) investigated based on genetic traits and related genome-wide studies. The present update describes how CRISPR/Cas-9 systems can play a valuable role in the characterization of the genomic re-arrangement and plant gene functions, as well as the improvement of the important traits of field crops with the greatest precision. In addition, the speed editing strategy of gene-family members was introduced to accelerate the applications of gene-editing systems to crop improvement. For this, the CRISPR technology has a valuable advantage that particularly holds the scientist’s mind, as it allows genome editing in multiple biological systems.
The rapidly growing population and a wide range of competitive dairy products and meat are pushing agricultural output and expanding the demand for feed, food, biofuels, and livestock . By 2050, the worldwide population will expand up to >9 billion, which may boost crop production demand by 100–110%. Consequently, the effective production of staple crops, such as Oryza sativa (rice), Triticum aestivum (wheat), Zea mays(maize), and Glycine max (soybean), will increase by just 38–67% [1,2]. Currently, numerous genome-editing tools and techniques have been adopted to overcome the problems arising in plants to compensate for the increased demand for food in the future . Gene-editing techniques, such as engineered endonucleases/meganucleases (EMNs), zinc-finger nucleases (ZFNs), TAL effector nucleases (TALENs), and clustered regularly interspaced short palindromic repeats (CRISPR) , are important tools in plant research, as they allow the remodeling of future crops.
ZFNs were the first truly targeting protein reagents to revolutionize the genome manipulation area of research. ZFNs are binding domains for DNA that recognize three base pairs at the target site . ZFNs have been commonly used for targeted genome modification in different plant species, such as Arabidopsis thaliana (Arabidopsis), Nicotiana tabacum (tobacco), and maize [6–8]. Another site-driven mutagenesis genome-editing system, TALENs, was defined first in plant pathogenic bacteria (Xanthomonas) and is based on a concept similar to that of ZFNs. TALENs target one nucleotide at the target site (instead of three), thus rendering TALENs precise . TALENs were successfully used for genome editing in angiosperms and bryophytes [10,11].
Extensive investigation in this field led to the development of new genome-editing tools, such as CRISPR/Cas9 and CRISPR/Cpf1 [12,13]. Initially, these techniques were developed in prokaryotes, because there were no efficient genome-editing techniques for eukaryotes at specific sites. However, at the advent of eukaryotic genome editing, the CRISPR technology has revolutionized our ability to generate specific changes in crops . The CRISPR system requires only the guide RNA sequence to be changed for each DNA target site. Under different circumstances, the usage and modification of CRISPR technology are quite simple and efficient [15,16]. In this review, we highlight the use of genome-editing techniques to achieve highly precise and desired modifications in plants, as well as examples of the application of EMNs, ZFNs, TALENs, and CRISPR/Cas9/Cpf1 in various plants (Figure 1).
This genome-editing technique, which relies on the activity of RNA-guided nucleases and their mode of action, has gained much attention because of its versatility, potency, adequacy, and simplicity. The CRISPR/Cas9 system is a highly conserved system that originated from the bacterial species Streptococcus pyogenes. Its discovery was a significant breakthrough of the 20th century, as it represented an entirely distinct and divergent tool that was quickly examined by many bioinformaticians, biotechnologists [12,13], and microbiologists. In the 2012–2013 period, the CRISPR/Cas9 system was successfully implemented with remarkable cutting efficiency and simplicity to modify animal and plant genes. Studies reported three CRISPR/Cas systems (I, II, and III), each of which has distinct molecular mechanisms for nucleic acid piercing and targeting. The initial identification of Cas9 (formerly known as COG3513, Csx12, Cas5, or Csn1) through bioinformatics analyses revealed that it acts as a large multifunctional protein structure that comprises two nuclease domains, HNH and RuvC-like. The development of the CRISPR system proved to be advantageous for the manipulation of genetically modified cells in living organisms, as well as in culture.
Because of its versatility, simplicity, efficacy, and wide range of applications, the CRISPR/Cas9 system has been applied in many fields of research, such as biotechnology, genetic engineering, and fundamental and applied biology. With the expansion of the plant genome-editing system, the expression cassette of CRISPR/Cas9 [12,13] is transformed into the cells, incorporated into the nuclear genome, and expressed, followed by the cleavage of its target DNA sequence, usually 3 bp upstream of the protospacer adjacent motif (PAM) site. Double-stranded breakage of DNA activates two separate mechanisms of DNA repair, NHEJ and homology-directed repair (HDR). In the absence of a homologous template, NHEJ mediates the direct re-ligation of the broken DNA molecules, normally leading to insertions and deletions (InDels), or substitutions at the DSB site. However, in the presence of a donor DNA sequence, HDR may add new alleles, correct existing changes, or insert new sequences of interest. Although DNA becomes integrated into the plant genomic site at a low frequency, the integrated transgene can still be expressed and becomes functional only for a short period. Therefore, the expression of CRISPR/Cas9 via transgenesis may offer an alternative method for genome editing in plants. Interestingly, two simple and effective methods adopted for genome editing rely on the expression profile of the CRISPR/Cas9 DNA or RNA. For these methodologies, antibiotic and herbicide selection steps are adopted during post-transformation tissue culture and obstructed, which yield plants that regenerate from the induction cells of the callus that functionally express the CRISPR/Cas9 system.
The adopted CRISPR system and its usage will promote the rapid progress of crop breeding and functional genomics. Recently, new and versatile breeding technologies have been implemented to facilitate the engineering of multiple genetic loci in different breeding varieties, which will improve food security and strengthen crop amelioration [3, 5]. Moreover, the perusal of the literature for genomic sequences and their functions is a prerequisite for efficient genome editing. In the future, we will likely witness the increased use of CRISPR for clarifying genomic structures and their role in plants, such as the transcriptional regulation of Cas9 and Cpf1, the monitoring of genetic loci and mechanisms, and the regulation of promoter activity. Moreover, it will also include the modification and identification of epigenetic behavior in communicating the stable relationships between single-nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs), which are investigated by genetic traits, and genome-wide association studies. Interestingly, this technique was designed to achieve phenotypic characterization in the T0 generation by engineering a genome-wide mutant library in rice. Upon consideration of the highly efficient editing achieved in the T0 generation, CRISPR/Cas9 was used to engineer a genome-wide mutant library in rapeseed, which will promote gene characterization and its beneficial applications at a later stage.
The CRISPR technology can classify any new crop traits in the category of plant synthetic biology. In our opinion, the saturation mutagenesis induced by CRISPR could be used to develop any desired plant protein when a proper selection tool is available. The use of this “faster and cheaper” method of evolution to optimize the role of metabolic enzymes in traits, such as crop production, quality, and disease resistance, should accelerate crop development; however, the CRISPR-associated technology would need to be strengthened. For example, improvements in the transformation methods and delivery of CRISPR/Cas agents to target cells will enable CRISPR in different tissues, including germline cells, and will increase the compatibility of plant species. However, the off-target issue is a big challenge in the application of gene-editing technology and a recent whole-genome sequencing analysis of CRISPR/Cas9-edited cotton plants revealed rare off-target mutations. The detailed strategy to increase on-target and reduce off-target effects of CRISPR/Cas9 was recently well reviewed. Targeted genome editing in rice using chemically modified donor DNA, which are designed for UTR or prompter region and the homology-directed repair method, was successful and further improvements are expected in the future. Creating a large population of CRISPR/Cas9-driven mutagenesis of promoters for developmental genes of tomato contributes to increased genetic variations. It is reasonable to expect that the development of various precision genome-editing technologies for targeted and precise gene/allele replacement, in combination with conventional breeding practices, will expedite the breeding of diverse elite crop varieties for the development of sustainable agriculture.
Genome editing is becoming the most used and versatile tool for crop improvement and functional genomics. The attractive survival landscapes, such as the efficiency, multiplexing, integrity, and simplicity, as well as the highly specific nature, of the genome-editing technologies mentioned here indicate the manner in which crop breeding is carried out and pave the way for plant breeding for the next generations. This new strategy for crop improvement has proven to be efficacious based on a review of the literature on transcriptomics, biotechnology, genomics, and phonemics. The regulation of transgenic crops was also coherently simplified to support the rapid progression of this technology and render these crops acceptable for consumer usage. In addition to these social and technical challenges, the CRISPR technology was used for the first time to edit plant genomes. Therefore, the use of genome editing on a large scale for crop improvement is already a reality. The journey of genome editing raises ethical questions that need to be addressed by researchers and society on a massive scale.
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Mr. Courage Dele Famusiwa, is a Lecturer II in Skyline University Nigeria. He has M. Tech in Applied Biochemistry and Toxicology from Federal University of Technology, Akure.

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While life in the music industry might seem like a far cry from nurturing others as a prison chaplain, they’re more intertwined than you think. Sue Collier has been volunteering as a prison chaplain for six years, but long before this chapter in her journey, she was singing in front of audiences here and overseas. Not only has Sue been an entertainer, but the City of Moreton Bay resident has also worked in a number of different areas including with Guide Dogs for the blind, Disability Services Queensland and also as a youth worker.
Sue regards the many facets of her life as helping to shape her into the person she is today – someone who is always happy to be there for others.
They say it takes a special sort of person to enter a prison – by choice – to support those who are serving time. Sue says she is just one of many, taking time every week to fulfil her role as a prison chaplain with Inside Out Prison Chaplaincy, which is also celebrating 50 years of supporting people in Queensland correctional centres. With a new prison opening in southeast Queensland next year, it seems more chaplains are badly needed.
“I feel that everything you go through in life shapes you,” Sue says of how she relates to others through her role. “As a ‘ten-pound pom’ in the sixties, I can relate to people who have transitioned from another place and are trying to find their place in the world.
“I can also empathise with a lot of situations. When it comes to the law, we can’t change what happens, but if we can encourage people to be their best self so that they don't fall down the same potholes when they get out, it can all help.”
Heading down the path of becoming a prison chaplain is one Sue believes was always going to be a part of her journey, not that she knew how it would pan out in the beginning.
"Music has always been a part of my life and I love being able to share that with others."
“I spent 27 years in the music industry and then I had to find a real job,” Sue says with a laugh. “Performing involved a lot of travelling, which was really wonderful when I was 18, but now at the age of 74, having had all those past experiences, you learn to go in with more of an open mind. In prison, we see people with so many varied backgrounds and they end up in there for all different sorts of crimes, ranging from minor offences to very serious ones. So it’s very interesting work and I enjoy having conversations with people from all walks of life.”
Sue says prison chaplains help incarcerated people to realise that “they are not forgotten”.
“Some inmates have no family, friends or anyone else to visit them during the months and years of imprisonment,” she says. “Prison chaplains can often be the only link between the inside and the outside world. We are there to show the love and forgiveness of God, through pastoral care. Visiting chaplains often strengthen the faith of the Christians inside … and may lead others to find a meaningful relationship with God for themselves.”
Inside Out Prison Chaplaincy currently has about 30 volunteer chaplains providing pastoral care to men and women in 14 correctional centres around Queensland. Sue has worked in both men’s and women’s prisons in three locations around southeast Queensland.
“I look forward to visits and listening to the inmates telling their stories,” Sue says. “It is a privilege to be able to pray with people of faith and also – when asked – to pray for those who are searching for meaning in their lives.”
Although Sue enjoys being able to chat with inmates and help them during their time in prison, she also believes more needs to be done to help reintroduce them back into the community once they have finished their sentence.
“In chaplaincy, you journey with someone who could be in your visiting capacity for a couple of years and you feel that you get to know them a little bit better and give them some support at the time,” Sue says. “But when they get out, they don’t have anybody out there and that’s where our role stops. We can only offer the local churches that may be able to help them, along with local services and community groups. A lot of them don’t have the support of family or friends anymore and they may not be able to go home. Those who struggle with finding that support can end up back in prison again.”
Through her role in the chaplaincy program, Sue feels she is making a difference to those who may not be going through the best time in their lives. While she admits she’s no spring chicken, Sue hopes to continue her visits for at least the foreseeable future.
“I think that's the reason that keeps me going, because we hear such stories of hope in there,” she says.
Now retired, Sue likes to travel occasionally with her husband, visit family and is active in her local church, but says, “Every day that I get up and I go in there and somebody needs to talk, I’m there to listen.”
In a nod to her roots, Sue enjoys using her love of music to sing with inmates and also at church services held within the centre when she visits. Inspired by her role, Sue has also compiled a new CD of original Christian songs called You Might Be the One. Her chaplaincy work also led to the song Long Way Back, one of five songs on the CD.
“I just love doing music. I love taking my guitar into the prison,” Sue says. “I think there should be more opportunities for music in prison, which can be tricky because of all the different activities going on. So when we go into church, I take my guitar in and play some hymns and some popular worship songs and hopefully that gives people something to ‘hum’ through the day, to help lift their spirits and bring a little light into the situation.
“Music has always been a part of my life and I love being able to share that with others.”
You can support Inside Out Prison Chaplaincy to place more chaplains into Queensland prisons by donating online at www.insideoutchaplaincy.org.au.


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'The Thief and the Cobbler' is an animated feature film by three-time Academy Award winning director Richard Williams who was the animation director for 'Who Framed Roger Rabbit.'
This film was made over a 25-year period and was never released in the form intended by its maker. This version has been restored by fans and posted on the YouTube service in 16 parts. It incorporates some of the original scene sketches in place of missing parts, but the majority of the film is here and it's just fantastic.
It is obvious in the first five minutes that this thing is one of the great animated films. It far surpasses Disney's 'Aladdin' which obviously owes a lot to this film. As soon as the film begins, you know you are in the hands of an absolute master of the medium. It's not often that Candlelight Stories gets to recommend something this great so enjoy it while it's available.
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Recently Hundreds of Carroll County high school students learned about the biggest threat facing them behind the wheel: simple distractions. Teens Drive Smart presented by Bridgestone teamed up with race car drivers from Firestone Indy Lights, the official driver development series of the IZOD IndyCar Series, to share the important message of staying focused on the road and eliminating everyday distractions, such as cell phones, text messages and additional passengers.
“Our students’ safety is our top concern,” said John Leeper, Principal, Carroll County High School. “Bridgestone Americas offered us the opportunity to remind students to not only focus on their studies, but their driving as well. Teens Drive Smart provides the resources, tools and forum to help all of us teach our kids safe driving habits.”
The presentation tested students’ knowledge of Kentucky’s driving laws and also illustrated the differences between driving on a racetrack and road. Students had the opportunity to meet three of the race car drivers who were in town for Saturday’s Firestone Indy Lights Buckle-up Kentucky 100 race and IZOD IndyCar Series Kentucky Indy 300.


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Some shots from the Fall Analogue Alberta Meetup
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A Kitchener, Ont., hospital is responding to concerns revolving around possible coronavirus exposure raised by the Ontario Nurses Association (ONA).
On Saturday, the ONA issued a release calling on St. Mary’s General Hospital to “expedite COVID-19 testing and support more than 50 nurses who have been exposed to the coronavirus while caring for a patient.”
ONA president Vicki McKenna said registered nurses at the hospital were exposed to the virus while caring for a patient in the emergency room who was screened for influenza and not COVID-19.
“Nurses were exposed as they performed emergency medical procedures on the patient that made the virus borne by air; the patient was not isolated,” McKenna said.
“And worst of all, nurses were unable to access N95 respirators when they performed the procedures, as their employer strongly discourages nurses wearing them.”
McKenna then went on to say more nurses were exposed to the virus by a co-worker and some are now sick themselves.
However, St. Mary’s president Lee Fairclough said the story put forward by the ONA isn’t “entirely accurate.”
“St. Mary’s has strong infection prevention and control policies that align with provincial standards and the provincial public health directive. When a potential exposure occurs, we have a clear process to investigate it quickly.”
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Fairclough said “extensive investigation and followup” took place with the staff members who were potentially exposed. He said the patient tested positive for the virus on March 19.
She said over 50 staff were exposed and that six staff members became symptomatic and were referred to public health to “fast-track testing.”
“We have not tested those who are asymptomatic because it is not believed that it is effective, and as such, not reflected in any provincial guidance,” Fairclough said.
The Ministry of Labour contacted the hospital, Fairclough said, about a complaint lodged from ONA. Fairclough said the hospital “acknowledged it immediately” and worked through it.
“I care about staff at St. Mary’s, and it has been my goal since starting as president in January of 2020 to establish an open and collaborative environment,” Fairclough said. “Many of the nurses in our organization have been welcoming and open to bringing suggestions forward.
“I hope that will continue, and I extend the same invitation to the ONA leadership to the highest level provincially.”


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Country: France/DR Congo
Date of birth: 18/09/2007 (16 years old)
Place of birth: Décines-Charpieu (France)
Youth career: RC Arpajonnais, Paris FC, AC Boulogne-Billancourt, Olympique Lyonnais (since 2020)
Current club: Olympique Lyonnais
Squad number: —
Current national team: France U-17
Position: winger, second striker, striker
Preferred foot: right
Market value (by transfermarkt.de): —
Tournaments participated in: —
Contract until: unknown
Player’s agent: unknown
Transfer rumours: —
Similar type of player: Ronaldo/Rafael Leão
– off-the-ball movement
– ball control
– first touch
– consistency and more involvement in the build-up/teamwork
– heading ability
Style of play:
– advanced striker/inside forward
– naturally gifted offensive allrounder, who is capable of playing anywhere along the front-line, either as a lone striker, auxiliary striker or wide forward
– player with a low centre of gravity, superb agility, body balance, changes of pace, and coordination
– great off-the-ball movement, timing, intelligence, and flair in the final third
– electric pace and acceleration
– mobile player, who likes to attack from the wing/half-space (mostly left) or deep and make dazzling runs into the penalty area
– likes to use tricks and body feints
– likes to make effective off-the-ball/shoulder runs to beat the defensive line
– very skillful at beating his markers and evading pressure
– spectacular player who’s able to make the difference at any time thanks to his technical and physical attributes
– feels comfortable in tight spaces thanks to his technique and and ball control
– great sense of positioning while receiving through balls
– excellent close control and footwork at top speed
– counter-attacking weapon thanks to his pace and movement
– likes to take advantage of the carelessness of the opponents/always alert to capitalize on defensive mistakes
– operates very comfortably with his weaker left foot
– shows some good signs of activity and tenacity in pressing
Molebe loses his markers with a superb off-the-ball move and scores with a clinical finish.
Molebe wins the ball back after good pressing and scores with a very well placed shot.
Molebe outpaces the defence after a good move, dribbles past the goalkeeper, and scores.
Heatmap by Wyscout:
He is best suited to playing as:
Striker in 4-3-3.
League summary (as for 6 November 2023):
No senior team appearances yet.
Enzo Molebe joined the superb Olympique Lyonnais youth academy from AC Boulogne-Billancourt in 2020. He is considered to be one of the most talented U17s in France and one of the most interesting strikers of his generation in Europe. Enzo is also a regular youth international for France – during the 22/23 season, he scored an impressive 9 goals in 10 games for the French U-16 setup.
Football Talent Scout potential rating:
Player has the potential to become a key player in a top European club.

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'L’Osservatore Romano' also gets new editor-in-chief in media shake-up
The pope's Secretary of State, Cardinal Pietro Parolin, hails the late French cardinal's service to interreligious dialogue
The Vatican understands that its agreement with Beijing will not change the situation of the Chinese Church overnight
Francis accuses the rich of eating at banquets 'what in justice belongs to all'
The Catechism of the Catholic Church recalls that, 'with regard to God, there is no strict right to any merit on the part of humans'
It highlights the need for involving young people more broadly in the decision-making processes of the Church, including at the Vatican
In the Synod’s debates, the issue of women is going beyond that of the right to vote, even though it is highly symbolic
Although there have been many interesting discussions so far, participants are having difficulty in coming up with concrete proposals
Tribunal rules that the then secretary at the Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith had written to the Lyon archbishop in his capacity as minister of state
Discussions on the term 'vocation,' which is sometimes regarded as an ambivalent term, became increasingly clear
The youth of today do not need a structure but a place where they belong, where they are missed if they are not there
Auxiliary Bishop Jean Kockerols of Mechelen-Brussel reflects on hot button topic during Rome synod
Sophie Rakotoroalahy, 23, hopes the Synod will provide a new beginning for the Church's work with young people in the Indian Ocean island nation.
Synod of Bishops shows it is ready to change Church’s approach to draw back young people alienated by exclusionary policies
Many bishops brought up the issue of the alienation of young people and of wasted opportunities
Francis appeals to Synod Fathers to come up with a series of 'concrete pastoral proposals'
Viganò had been instructed by the Congregation for Bishops to apply sanctions against Cardinal McCarrick but appears to have been rather neglectful in doing so
La Croix discusses the problem of clericalism with L'Osservatore Romano editorial writer and historian Lucetta Scaraffia
Blessed Nunzio Sulprizio's forthcoming canonization illustrates Pope Francis’ desire to emphasize the importance of 'holiness in daily life'
Pope Francis has set the Catholic Church’s position in favor of totally banning atomic weapons, while France backs progressive disarmament

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“Cry cry cry, it is good to cry, but it hurts in my heart. I love them but I miss home, I was right, it hurts so freaking much to say goodbye. Even if I now can admit that I belong to Sweden, it hurts. Like the times before I now want to go home and cry so mom can take care of me. I don’t want this anymore. I can’t handle this. “
The reason why I chose to not go to Colombia this year isn’t because of that, it is because I need to work and study because I can’t work only three weeks as I did before.
That feeling I get when I’m about to leave Colombia, I hate it and that’s why I’m so angry about feeling like I don’t know where I wanna be the most. That’s why I hate adoption.


The City of Somerville is currently seeking applicants for seven members of the public to re-establish the Urban Forestry Committee. The Committee’s input is intended to support and guide policies and plans currently being reviewed and advanced by the Mayor’s Office of Strategic Planning and Community Development and the Department of Public Works. The Committee will advise the City on matters related to the management and maintenance of all existing and new trees and shrubs on public grounds and public ways. Members may also review issues related to the health, effective maintenance, and protection of existing trees and shrubs on public grounds and public ways; update information in the tree inventory; support public education and outreach on urban forestry; and provide comments during any city permitting review processes.
The Committee will meet monthly on the third Thursday of the month, from 6 to 8 p.m. The Committee may occasionally be asked to develop educational materials, prepare and conduct community presentations, attend site visits, and/or support City staff during Arbor Day celebrations. The seven volunteer members of the Committee are appointed by the Mayor and approved by the Aldermen for three-year terms. At least one member shall demonstrate expertise in the field of urban forestry, and at least one member shall demonstrate expertise in the field of landscape design.
Experience in any of the following areas is highly desired: forestry, arboriculture, landscape maintenance, landscape architecture, horticulture, soil biology, ecology, urban design, streetscapes, civil engineering, public relations, and community outreach. Applicants with other relevant or transferable experience are also encouraged to apply.
How to Apply:
Residents interested in volunteering to serve on the Committee should send a letter or an e-mail of interest along with their resume to the Urban Forestry & Landscape Planner, Dr. Vanessa Boukili (email@example.com or 93 Highland Avenue, Somerville, MA 02143). All applications must be received by Friday, September 28, 2018, at noon. For more information, please contact Dr. Boukili at the email address above.
The City of Somerville does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, age, national origin, disability or any other protected category. Auxiliary aids and services, written materials in alternative formats, and reasonable modifications in policies and procedures will be provided to qualified applicants and employees with disabilities free of charge, upon request.
Individuals with disabilities who need auxiliary aids and services for effective communication, written materials in alternative formats, or reasonable modifications in policies and procedures, in order to access the programs and activities of the City of Somerville or to attend meetings, should contact the City’s ADA Coordinator, Nency Salamoun, at the address noted below:
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(617) 625-6600, Ext. 2323 (Voice)
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HARRISON, N.J. (March 27, 2015) – New York Red Bulls II have announced their first roster ahead of Saturday’s inaugural United Soccer League (USL) game against the Rochester Rhinos at Red Bull Arena. The roster features 11 players on professional USL contracts, players on loan from MLS, and academy players who each signed a USL agreement for academy players, allowing them to play for New York Red Bulls II while preserving their amateur status.
Heach coach John Wolyniec now has 11 USL players, including inaugural signing Tyler Adams, to fill out a roster that will also include young MLS talent and a variety of academy players throughout the year.
Four MLS players, goalkeeper Santiago Castano and midfielders Leo Stolz, Marius Obekop and Manolo Sanchez, will be available for the USL side this weekend against Rochester. Players on loan to USL may compete for both the USL and MLS sides over the course of the season, and will be made available to USL on a week-to-week basis.
Five academy players have received approval to compete for New York Red Bulls II – U-18 captain Derrick Etienne, Ethan Lochner, Kyle Zajec, Marcello Borges and forward Juan Sebastian Sanchez, who spent time with the first team during the first preseason trip to Orlando. The USL’s academy agreement allows these players to train and compete for the USL team without collecting a salary or receiving other compensation so that they retain college eligibility.
New York Red Bulls II will serve as another rung on the developmental ladder for the organization, to help bridge the gap between the Red Bulls Academy, which consistently ranks at or near the top of national academy rankings in all age groups, the Red Bulls U-23 team, and the first team.
Single-game and season tickets for NYRB II are available by visiting //www.newyorkredbulls.com/2/tickets.
Kickoff on Saturday at Red Bull Arena is set for 2 p.m., and the game will be streamed live on newyorkredbulls.com/live.
- Goalkeepers (2): Santiago Castano* (24), Rafael Diaz (74)
- Defenders (3): Tyler Adams, Marcello Borges* (39), Michael da Fonte (44)
- Midfielders (12): Franklin Castellanos (77), Alexander Clay 56), Derrick Etienne* (36), Colin Heffron (51), Victor Manosalvas (70), Dan Metzger, Marius Obekop* (21), Konrad Plewa (41), Manolo Sanchez* (17), Leo Stolz* (19), James Thomas (33), Kyle Zajec* (38)
- Forwards (3): Ethan Lochner* (43), Juan Sebastian Sanchez* (37), Chris Tsonis (45)
(Jersey number in parentheses)
- Loan agreement from MLS
** - Academy player with amateur agreement


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Nipponzan Myohoji: This Buddhist temple offers peace, silence in a noisy city
by Ruhi Bhasin, The Indian Express, November 6, 2016
Mumbai, India -- On his tour to India during 1931-38, for regenerating Buddhism, Fujii Guruji met Mahatma Gandhi and actively participated in the freedom movement of India.
<< The temple was constructed not only to spread the message of Buddhism but also to improve trade relations between India and Japan. (Express archive)
The noise of busy streets and heavy traffic fades into the background as soon as you enter ‘Nipponzan Myohoji’ — a Japanese Buddhist temple founded by Nichidatsu Fujii Guruji. Except for a man sweeping the floor, you find yourself surrounded by a peaceful silence within the sanctuary of the temple.
As you enter, newspaper cuttings about the temple and Bikshu T Morita, the resident Japanese monk who has been taking care of the temple since 1976, are seen on the entrance wall. On either side of the centre of the temple, which is adorned by various statues of Buddha, are portraits of the family who funded the construction of the temple.
Nichidatsu Fujii Guruji was the first disciple to fulfill this Prophetic vision of Nichiren Diashonin as the only way to repay boundless debt of gratitude to the Buddha in his original land of dharma.
A marble stone plaque, on the wall of the temple, states “the temple is open to all Hindus (including Harijans).”
According to Morita, while the temple might not see the number of devotees like the nearby Siddhivinayak Temple, many of Dr Ambedkar’s followers, foreigners and Japanese businessmen continue to stream in. “Every now and then tourists and students from various schools come to visit the temple,” he said. Dr BR Ambedkar also visited this temple during his lifetime.
“The temple was constructed not only to spread the message of Buddhism but also to improve trade relations between India and Japan. At the time of construction of the temple, there were around 1,000 to 3,000 Japanese traders living in Mumbai. This community has shrunk to 600-700 people now,” said Morita.
You can hear the chants accompanied with drum beating, “Na mu myo ho ren ge kyo,” every morning from 6 am to 7am and in the evening from 6 pm to 7.30 pm. There are annual ceremonies held on 1st January, Ambedkar Jayanti, Buddha Jayanti and during Dussehra. These ceremonies are a grand affair witnessed by many.
There is also a Marathi kindergarten in the backyard of the temple for poor kids. Meanwhile, located at some distance in the same area is one of the oldest cemeteries in the city, which belongs to the Japanese community. Located at a corner of the Hindu cremation ground, it was built in 1907.
Japanese Buddhist, like Hinds cremate their dead but instead of disbursing the ashes, they enshrine them. There is a prayer ceremony once a year attended by people from the community and counsulate in November at the cemetery. This time, the prayer will take place on November 11, and witness the coming together of the community for whom over time Mumbai has become home.

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Cello, Continuo Instrumental Album
This Urtext edition, edited by Bettina Hoffmann, provides you with a clear and accurate realisation of the composer’s original intentions with thoroughly detailed editorial markings and suggestions.
Cello, Keyboard, Alto (Treble) Recorder Score and Parts
Barsanti Sonata No. 1 for Treble recorder and keyboard with optional cello.


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Wednesday 22nd January 2020
Ordred Indian food for dinner (and Chie made Japanese food for Erika) which we ate sitting on the picnic blanket on the floor of the lounge.
London January 2020
Our indoor picnic.
Erika on her iPod.
A glass of wine out in the garden.

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It is in the nature of cement to be hard. It is in the nature of cement to be durable. It is in the nature of cement to be destructive through its production. Cement production accounts for around 8% of global CO2 emissions.1 Cement is made from heating limestone to 1450°C to separate carbon dioxide from calcium carbonate. Calcium carbonate is used to form clinker, the binding component of cement. 3% of global emissions can be attributed to the energy needed to power cement kilns, with another 5% from the CO2 byproduct.
Cement is roughly 10% of concrete. Concrete is an enormous component of contemporary life. It is the bones of buildings, the flesh of roads, of runways, of bridges, and the skin of sidewalks. This has increased in recent years: in China alone, more cement was used in the three years between 2008 and 2010 than in the entire 20th century in the United States.2 Hurricane Maria decimated the built environment in Puerto Rico, sweeping away lives and livelihoods. What was rebuilt was constructed out of concrete. Superstorm Sandy inundated large parts of New York, and Build It Back built it back with concrete, from the boardwalks of the Rockaways to the foundations of Staten Island homes. When planners conceive of ways to protect lower Manhattan from sea level rise, they imagine building a big concrete “U.”
Is it possible to change the nature and energy appetite of cement itself? Kilns might be converted. A majority still use fossil fuels, but some consume waste oils and shredded tires. Retrofitting old kilns to improve thermal efficiency might lower the industry’s energy needs by two-fifths, says the Carbon Disclosure Project, a step that would also cut the industry’s overall expenditure.3 Other emissions reductions could come through transformations in the production process, such as replacing limestone clinker with other binding materials including fly ash (a byproduct of burning coal). Power plant emissions could be injected into concrete, with this sequestering of carbon potentially also improving concrete’s strength and durability.4 Reusing concrete from demolished buildings could also reduce carbon emissions by diminishing the need for aggregate, a major component of concrete
Design for less concrete, use less in concrete
construction. Less concrete, less cement.
1. Andrew, R, ‘Global CO2 emissions from cement production’. Earth Syst. Sci. Data, 10 (195-217), 2018.
2. Vaclav Smil, ‘Making the Modern World Materials and Dematerialization,’ Chichester: Wiley, 2014.
3. ‘Cement manufacturers Cracks in the surface: Why grey firms will have to go green,’ The Economist, 25 August 2016.
4. Timperley, Jocelyn, ‘Why cement matters for climate change,’ Carbon Brief, 13 September 2018.
Image: Gabriela Salazar, Matters in Shelter (and Place, Puerto Rico), 2018.
As citizens commemorated the one-year anniversary of Hurricane Maria, the extent of the storm’s slow violence was finally being acknowledged. When the storm hit on 29 September 2017, a dozen people were reported killed. The Puerto Rican Government’s official count eventually grew to 641 but as deaths from related causes such as bacterial diseases, lack of access to health care in general, and suicides driven by Maria’s destruction of livelihoods begin to be factored in, the government has now ‘quietly’ acknowledged that the cumulative death toll is closer to 3000.2
Gabriela Salazar’s work Matters in Shelter (and Place, Puerto Rico), part of the exhibition Indicators; Artists on climate change (2018), at Storm King Sculpture park in New York, presented a vaulted space of reflection, a memorial of sorts both to the ongoing impact of Hurricane Maria, and also to the economic crisis which was already crippling Puerto Rico as the storm struck. Through material and olfactory effect, Matters in Shelter (and Place, Puerto Rico) probes the history of colonial relations between Puerto Rico and the United States, including the draconian policies that tipped the island into financial crisis and have made recovery from Maria so difficult.
The cobalt gossamer mesh which comprises the shelter’s skin is a material which echoes the blue FEMA tarps used for temporary shelters in Maria’s immediate aftermath. The material also references the semilleros or hothouse structures used to protect young coffee seedlings. Inside Salazar’s installation concrete breeze blocks in various arrangements act simultaneously as floor, seating, and display apparatus—as rough plinths for another set of blocks made from compressed coffee grounds. These coffee bricks point both towards an element of Salazar’s heritage—her mother grew up on a coffee farm in Puerto Rico—and also to the precarity of the island’s present. In recent years coffee has been a resurgent crop in Puerto Rican agriculture, but the industry was decimated by Maria’s impact. While the smell of coffee-ground blocks evoke the Puerto Rican agricultural industry, the concrete blocks speak to a broader global irony: in re-building efforts that follow the devastation of climate-amplified extreme weather events, concrete is used because of its ubiquity and relatively low cost, yet at the same time the production of the material contributes to the climate crisis.
1. Frances Robles, ‘Puerto Rican Government Acknowledges Hurricane Death Toll of 1,427,’ The New York Times, 9 August 2018.
2. Sheri Fink, ‘Nearly a Year After Hurricane Maria, Puerto Rico Revises Death Toll to 2,975’, The New York Times, 28 August 2018.
Image: Gabriela Salazar, Matters in Shelter (and Place, Puerto Rico), 2018. Coffee clay (used coffee grounds, flour, salt), concrete block, wood, and polypropylene mesh tarp, 12 x 16 x 20 ft. Courtesy the artist.


How Bitcoin could destroy the State
How Bitcoin could destroy the state (and perhaps make me a bit of money)
Last time I was here (two weeks ago; how’ve you been?) I briefly mentioned Bitcoin, an emerging internet currency I didn’t understand at all but via which I had nonetheless made a bit of money (£57). Since then, I’ve been reading up and the whole thing has gone supernova, largely thanks to the extent that the EU is dicking around with real money in Cyprus. God, but I’m just bang on trend, aren’t I? Good old me.
So. The first thing you need to know about Bitcoin is that it’s a peer-to-peer, digitised crypto-currency. No, please, don’t stop reading. Just hold that one in your mind while we talk about the second and third things you need to know about Bitcoin, which are far more exciting. For example, you can buy drugs with it! I mean, sure, you can buy plenty of other stuff, too, but I’m really not sure anybody actually does. According to one study, Silk Road, the main ‘buy drugs with Bitcoin’ website, has a monthly turnover of around a million quid. And thirdly — you’ll like this one, you capitalist Spectator types — its value is rocketing. A month ago — out of interest, rather than a desire for heroin, Mum — I bought £100 of Bitcoin. Two weeks ago, like, I said, it was worth £157. Today, it’s worth £213. Interested yet?
Actually, the second and third things aren’t as important as I made out. Mnyeh, drugs, you can buy them anywhere. And, sure, Bitcoin is bullish at the moment, but the value notoriously bounces all over the place (in 2010 somebody spent 10,000 of them on a pizza, a sum which would today make that pizza worth £465,368). So, no, far more interesting than the drugs and riches is the core idea, which is this peer-to-peer crypto business. For the non-tech-savvy among us, this basically means it’s not quite like any other currency we’ll have ever used. It doesn’t have a central bank. Nobody is in charge. A Bitcoin is a thing that simply exists, like gold.


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White House Press Secretary Sean Spicer claimed that “because of Obamacare, premiums on everybody have gone up … whether you’re in an employer-based system or not.” Employer premiums have been affected somewhat, but they’ve been growing at historically low rates for several years.
Donald Trump claimed that a 25 percent average increase in premiums on the HealthCare.gov exchanges was a “phony number,” citing instead increases of “60, 70, 80 percent.” But Trump just as easily could have cherry-picked increases in the single digits.
Hillary Clinton claimed that private insurance premiums have “gone up so much” in some states that didn’t expand Medicaid because hospitals shifted their costs for providing emergency care for the uninsured. But we have found no data to support that claim, and the idea that such cost shifting occurs is debated.
Republicans say the average family health insurance premium has increased by $4,154 under President Obama. That’s right — and it’s a much slower rate of growth than under President George W. Bush.
Several ads make the misleading claim that premiums and health care costs are “skyrocketing” under the Affordable Care Act. Overall, both are growing at historically low rates. Some who buy their own insurance will pay more, but others will pay less.
On Connecticut Public Broadcasting, Managing Editor Lori Robertson fact-checks President Obama’s claim that all of the currently uninsured would be able to get insurance on the exchanges “at a significantly […]
President Obama claimed that all of the currently uninsured would be able to get coverage on the exchanges “at a significantly cheaper rate than what they can get right now on the individual market” even without federal tax credits.

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Labor unions are marching throughout Nigeria to protest the hovering value of dwelling beneath the West African nation’s new president
ByCHINEDU ASADU Related Press
ABUJA, Nigeria — Labor unions marched throughout Nigeria on Wednesday to protest the hovering value of dwelling beneath the West African nation’s new president, with requires the federal government to enhance social welfare interventions to cut back hardship.
The unions, made up of presidency employees, stated the financial incentives introduced this week by Nigerian President Bola Tinubu to ease hardship weren’t sufficient. Additionally they accused him of failing to behave shortly to cushion the impact of a few of his insurance policies, together with the suspension of decadeslong, pricey subsidies which have greater than doubled the value of fuel, inflicting a spike in costs for food and most different commodities.
Tinubu on Might 29 scrapped the subsidy that value the federal government 4.39 trillion naira ($5.07 billion) whereas new management of the nation’s central financial institution ended the yearslong regime of a number of trade charges for the native naira forex, permitting the speed to be decided by market forces.
Each strikes aimed to spice up authorities funds and woo traders, authorities stated. However they’ve had a direct impression of additional squeezing thousands and thousands in Nigeria who have been already battling surging inflation, which stood at 22.7% in June, and a 63% price of multidimensional poverty.
“Because the subsidy removing, you possibly can’t transfer from one place to a different,” stated Joe Ajaero, president of the Nigerian Labour Congress, the umbrella physique of the unions. He was referring to the price of transportation that has greater than doubled in lots of cities, forcing a rising variety of individuals to stroll to work.
Ajaero stated the labor unions have proposed an upward overview of salaries however “the federal authorities has refused to inaugurate the committee on the proposal.”
“Mr. President can’t be part of the league of lamentations; he ought to come out brazenly and tell us these individuals who have cornered our commonwealth … and to not lament that some individuals have stolen our cash,” stated Ajaero, including that the protest might proceed for a very long time.
One of many protesters, Usman Abdullahi Shagari, stated he has been struggling to offer for his household, which incorporates 5 kids, after the value of meals gadgets greater than doubled.
“Feeding in the present day is a very powerful factor,” stated Shagari, 45. “All the things has elevated, in order that has affected the feeding of my household and my wage can’t stand up to it.”


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Check out our new glorious cowl! Designed in-house by the brilliant Jenn, we’re giving this pattern away for free with purchase of the yarn to make it — one skein of Pashmina Worsted and one skein of KPPPM. Did you miss our Pashmina Worsted review? Check it out here. Consider these color options:
Sugarplum and P852
Dustbowl and P831L
Switch it up a bit and try KPM. Spectrum and 1122
This an innovative and intermediate pattern, but fear not, we’ve made a tutorial.
Drop by the shop to get the pattern and pick your colors. If you’re shopping with us online, please mention that you’d like pattern S860 in the “Special Instructions” section at check out.
Sally’s Babette Blanket is stunning. Using a whomping 23 skeins of Koigu Premium Merino (KPM), Sally’s blanket is a labor of love for her son. And labor she did, Sally modified the blanket to be a little larger. Sally recommends getting 3 skeins of 8 colors to ensure even color variation. Feeling a little spunky? Throw in a color of KPPPM. The Babette Blanket pattern was published in the Spring 2006 issue of Interweave Crochet and is available for purchase online.
We’re so looking forward to seeing what Sally makes next. If you see her around, chat blankets and all things crochet.
Our last cowl to highlight this year is the Lake Street Cowl, designed by our very own Katelyn Cowan. An incredibly easy to knit, easy to wear cowl, that is a perfect holiday gift idea. It’s lightweight, warm and will pull together any outfit. This cowl is a great way to sample a beautiful, luxurious yarn. Best of all, you’ll be weaving in the ends after just a couple of hours!
The cowl shown above is knit using Misti Alpaca Hand Paint Chunky in Granite. Misti Alpaca is 100% baby alpaca. Soft and lofty, it’s the perfect shield from the chilly bay breezes. For a twist on this pattern, try using a solid color and adding a strand of Kidsilk Haze Glamour or Kid Paillettes for a little sparkle here and there.
The pattern is available with the purchase of 1 skein of Misti Alpaca Chunky (solid colors) or Misti Alpaca Hand Paint Chunky. If you’re ordering from us online, please mention that you would like us to include the Lake Street Cowl pattern in the “Special Instructions” section at check out.
Skill level: Beginner
Finished measurements: Approximately 30″ x 7″
Materials: 1 skein of Misti Alpaca Chunky or Hand Paint in your favorite color, 16 or 24″ circular needles US#11, ring marker, tapestry needle, scissors.
Wear something with a little sparkle for New Years Eve. Kid Paillettes from Schulana and Kidsilk Haze Glamour from Rowan are both airy blends of kid mohair and silk with small sequins tastefully placed throughout. They are available in an array of beautiful colors. Soft and sweet, these yarns won’t disappoint.
The cowl pictured above uses one skein of Kid Paillettes and is a free pattern available from Schulana. For more pattern ideas check out The Glamour Collection from Rowan.
Kid Paillettes Yarn Stats:
Fiber: 42% Kid Mohair, 40% Polyester, 18% Silk
Yardage: 137 yards
Gauge: 5.5 st = 1 inch
Care: Hand wash, lay flat to dry
Kidsilk Haze Glamour Yarn Stats:
Fiber: 55% Mohair, 22% Silk, 20% Nylon, 3% Polyester
Yardage: 177 yards
Gauge: 4.5 to 6.25 st = 1 inch
Care: Hand wash, lay flat to dry
Sometimes in the middle of the holiday season a quick knit is needed. Voilá, the Rasta cowl! With one skein of soft and chunky Rasta from Malabrigo, you will have a beautiful and thoughtful gift whipped up in no time. Rasta is 100% Merino wool and comes in many great Malabrigo colors. The cowl pictured in this post was knit in the colorway Piedras. Though it can’t be seen in the photo, it has a lovely twist in it causing a mobius effect.
The pattern is an ImagiKnit original and is available with the purchase of 1 skein of Malabrigo Rasta. If you’re ordering from us online, please mention that you would like us to include pattern #S800 in the “Special Instructions” section at check out.
Skill level: Intermediate
Finished measurements: Approximately 30″ x 14″
Materials: 1 sk of Malabrigo Rasta in your favorite color 24″ circular needles US#19, ring marker, tapestry needle, scissors.


The White House said Thursday the crash of an EgyptAir plane over the Mediterranean was being investigated and it was too soon to determine what caused the aircraft to go down.
“It’s too early to definitively say what may have caused this disaster,” White House spokesman Josh Earnest said at a briefing. “The investigation is under way. And investigators will consider all of the potential factors that could have contributed to the crash.”
The United States offered condolences to families of the victims and aid to authorities investigating the crash, it said.
The EgyptAir Airbus A320 jet carrying 66 passengers and crew from Paris to Cairo disappeared from radar over the Mediterranean south of Greece earlier on Thursday.


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A 71-year-old pedestrian was killed when she was hit by a van in South-Central El Paso Monday morning.
Shortly after 8 a.m., Maria Araujo was hit by a Dodge Caravan driven by Rosalia Ontiveros, 51, while Araujo was crossing Delta Drive at Buena Vista Street, police said.
Police said that Araujo, of the 400 block of Buena Vista, was not in a crosswalk.
Investigators do not believe speed or alcohol were factors in the crash.
No charges have been filed against Ontiveros, and an investigation continues.
The accident was the 49th traffic death in El Paso this year compared with 67 at this time last year.

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Methyl Ethel, the musical project of Jake Webb, has announced details of a special headline London show at Peckham Audio on 19th November. This will be the first outing as a duo, where Webb will be joined onstage by regular live band member Thom Stewart. The pair will also open for Mac DeMarco on his forthcoming European tour next month. Tickets for all shows are now on sale. Visit methylethel.com for more details.
Methyl Ethel’s latest album Triage is the third of a triptych Webb started with Oh Inhuman Spectacle (2015) and continued with Everything Is Forgotten (2017) which was named Best Independent Album by AIR, the Australian Independent Record Labels Association. Methyl Ethel has always been a surrealist outfit – a dark and obscured expression of life set to the backdrop of dream pop hooks. But Triage is a more reflective album – one that explores the notion of coming of age, only to reference it for the snapshots and passing memories that it has become.
METHYL ETHEL TOUR DATES
All dates performing as a duo
9 November – COPENHAGEN, Vega *
10 November – HAMBURG, Große Freiheit 36 *
11 November – BERLIN, Columbiahalle *
13 November – BRUSSELS, Ancienne Belgique *
15 November – PARIS, Zénith de Paris *
16 November – RENNES, Le Liberte *
17 November – LILLE, L’Aéronef *
19 November – LONDON, Peckham Audio
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These evidences show the massacre by terrorists in Syria and their struggle for making people to believe that Syrian Regime behind the massacre. You will see that the terrorists uploaded videos before the massacre(their so-called allegation of the time when Syrian Army attacked with chemical weapons).
The news of so- called chemical wepaon attack by Syrian Regime was published by Al- Jazzera (http://blogs.aljazeera.com/topic/syria/dozens-people-have-been-killed-syria-nerve-gas-attack-government-forces-activists-said) at 09: 28. Another pro- Syrian terrorists site:”Baath Regime used chemical weapons in East Ghouta, Damascus, Jobar, Ain Tarma, Zamalka, Western Ghouta, Muaddamiyah around 03: 30 am. The source said that the death toll may rise because the lack of equipments and medical sources… At the same time one of the well know pro-Syrian terrorists youtube account ‘SHAMSNN’ uploaded tens videos quickly between 03: 00 and 04: 00. MOST IMPORTANT evidence is that the uploading time is 20 August !!!BUT THEY ACCUSED SYRIAN REGIME FOR ATTACK ON 21 AUGUST!!! Watch video
- Exclusive – Photo – Al Jazeera, Reuter published the news of massacre in East Ghouta, Damascus one day before the massacre happened (liveleak.com)
- BREAKING NEWS: Exclusive-Photo- Al Jazeera, Reuters Published the news of Massacre in Syria one day before the Massacre Happened (intifada-palestine.com)
- YouTube Videos of Chemical Weapons Attack In Syria Posted One Day Before Massacre (therearenosunglasses.wordpress.com)


Serbian club FK Cukaricki have refused to release midfielder Obeng Regan to the Ghana U23 team for their 2015 All Africa Games qualifiers against Mozambique.
Regan was one of seven foreign-based players invited by coach Malik Jabir into the Black Meteors squad that is already in camp.
FK Cukaricki however say they are unable to release the 20-year-old for the first leg of the qualifiers to be played this weekend.
The Serbian club have the prerogative to either release the Ghanaian or not since the All Africa Games is not covered by the FIFA law which obligates clubs to release players for international duties over a specified period.
Cukaricki claim they need the former Asante Kotoko youngster for key games in the cup and the domestic league.
The club will face Vozdovac on Wednesday in the Serbian Cup and their league game at home to Partizan at the weekend.
Regan has been a key player for Cukaricki this term having made 16 starts so far this season.
The club however says it is ready to release the talented Ghanaian youngster for the return leg match against Mozambique in Maputo.
For more Ghana football news visit www.ghanasoccernet.com
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McKim was engaged in late 2011 to develop a comprehensive multimedia campaign for Winnipeg Transit’s new Southwest Rapid Transit Corridor. The enhanced service, which opened to the public April 8, includes a high-speed Transitway, state-of-the-art buses and three new Rapid Transit (RT) stations.
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“Rapid Transit is about the evolution of Winnipeg’s transit service,” says Jesse Cringan, McKim’s Account Director. “A campaign of this scope has to, in a sense, pull off double and triple duty. It has to build awareness and communicate upcoming changes plus encourage and promote adoption of the new service.”
An added challenge was two distinct groups – existing transit users and car commuters – needed to be targeted in differing phases. A first phase consisting of fully wrapped buses, transit kings and shelters ran from February to early-April and focused on generating awareness among the current users. The ads introduced the service changes and encouraged passengers to visit the transit website for more details.
A second phase of the campaign was launched in April and is still in market. It is aimed at encouraging adoption among prospective users through a combination of billboards and print, online and Facebook ads. These ads highlight the benefits of using transit for commuting.
“We felt it was important for the campaign messaging to focus on the speed and reliability offered by the service,” says Ron Sawchuk, McKim’s VP of Creative Services. “Rapid Transit is such a positive enhancement to our city’s infrastructure that the creative absolutely had to capture that, and it did.”
Ron is not new to the project; he designed the Rapid Transit logo back in 2006.
As well as developing the various campaign elements mentioned above, McKim’s new media and digital team worked collaboratively with Transit’s web manager to develop and launch the updated Rapid Transit section of the Winnipeg Transit website that serves as the service’s central information hub.


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The Pathways senior care advisors are experienced professionals who have been active in our community for years. Each of our team members expertise contributes to finding you or your loved one the right path to the care you need and want.We offer local senior care referral services in the Bowling Green area. Whether it is understanding the emotional issues, health issues, financial issues or the issues of transitioning to a new home, the Pathways team has the knowledge and experience to take the stress out of the aging process. Meet our senior health advisors!
Stacy Carter, BS
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Stacy is a senior care Advisor and is responsible for developing and maintaining the relationships with Pathways home care partners and senior-care community partners. She has over 20 years of experience in healthcare-related business.
Mary Cohron, MBA
Financial Managing Partner
Mary is one of our senior care Advisors and is responsible for the financial management of Pathways. She has over 30 years experience in banking and, most recently, her consultancy advised several companies in the healthcare industry.
Dana Cook, MSSW, LCSW
Outreach Managing Partner
Dana Cook, a licensed clinical social worker, owner of DSC Counseling Services in Bowling Green, KY. She brings over 18 years of experience helping individuals, families and groups that have struggled with a multitude of mental health and life issues. Dana received her masters of Clinical Social Work from the University of Louisville in 1998. Since then she has worked as a therapist treating adolescent issues, parenting skills, marital/family conflicts, stress/anxiety, depression, grief/loss, geriatric issues and chronic medical illness.
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Sue developed and oversees the assessment process that determines the level of care a Pathways client needs. She also trains the senior-care staff to administer the assessment. Sue has 28 years of healthcare experience with 20 years of healthcare management experience and is a great addition to the senior care advisors team!
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Linda King received her Bachelor’s degree in Social Work from Radford University and her Masters degree in Social Work with an emphasis in medical and geriatric social work from Virginia Commonwealth University. Her experience includes working as an admissions director and social worker in nursing homes and home care agencies. After spending over a decade as a stay at home mom and another decade working as a kindergarten assistant, Linda is returning to her love of helping the senior population. She understands the challenges that seniors and their caregivers face and is knowledgeable in the resources needed to assist them. Outside of her job she likes to spend time with her family and enjoys reading.

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(Healingtalks) Some people will argue that you need to get your best digestive enzymes in pill form. But many foods provide them for us naturally.
Use of fire or cooking our foods
Cooking foods or the use of fire for our foods can soften the outer hardness to make them more digestible. We do this with root vegetables and with hard-skinned vegetables like artichokes. They are most often cooked before eating. But excess heat will also devitalize the same foods. If health is the primary concern as opposed to taste, and raw foods can easily be spices, then heating our foods should be limited – such as warming foods to between 110-120 degrees whenever possible and which will harm or kill the enzymes.
Alternative way of heating foods
An alternative way of heating is to use a dehydrator that is preset to a lower temperature. Even tubers, like potatoes, can be prepared for the dehydrator by grating, blending, and other means that do not involve cooking at high temperatures.
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The living food diet is all about maximizing the same enzyme intakes or living forces.These natural elements assist the body in catalyzing what is necessary for many body functions, including the digestion and absorption of nutrients. As we get older, our bodies produce less and less enzymes so we need to take them in from outside sources to maintain our body’s vitality.
Check out our many raw-living foods recipes, you won’t regret it!
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