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Islamabad, Aug 20, IRNA – An anti-terrorism court (ATC) in Pakistan on Tuesday formally charge-sheeted former military president Pervez Musharraf in the 2007 assassination of former prime minister Benazir Bhutto, lawyers said.
Musharraf, who was president during the murder of Benazir Bhutto, rejected the charges and termed them as politically-motivated.
He was produced in the court under tight security.
Benazir was assassinated in a suicide attack and gun shots on December 27, 2007, after she addressed an election campaign rally.
The ATC judge, Chaudhry Habib-ur-Rehman, also indicted six other accused in the case including two former police officers.
The Federal Investigative Agency (FIA) presented a four-point charge sheet against Musharraf in the Anti-Terrorism Court (ATC), accusing him for hatching a conspiracy, in connection with the killing of Benazir Bhutto.
The charge sheet submitted contained the statements of four witnesses, including an American journalist Marc Siegel, as well as Benazirs own statement.
FIA officials said that the charge-sheet has been prepared on the basis of Siegels statement, who had claimed that Musharraf called and threatened her.
Siegel, who has served as lobbyist for Benazir in the US, had also stated that she had told him that Musharraf would be responsible for any harm to her.
He had earlier stated that he was with Benazir in London when former Musharraf had denied the allegations.
The charge-sheet stated that the statement of the American established Musharraf as the prime accused in Benazirs murder. It also leveled terrorism accusations against the former president. The document stated that Musharraf has failed to prove his innocence in the case.
The ATC last year had summoned Siegel to personally appear in the court and record his statement.
Musharraf has been arrested in the murder case of a tribal elder, Nawab Akbar Bugti, who was killed in military operation in 2006.
He has been kept at his home in Islamabad over security concerns. His house has been declared as a sub-jail.
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Open ELEC provides a complete media center software suite that comes with a pre-configured version of Kodi and third-party addons with retro video game console emulators and DVR plugins.
Since 2011, the Open ELEC team usually releases a new major version, following the Kodi release schedule.
Since 2014, specifics builds supporting a set of Graphics/GPU chipsets (ION, Fusion, Intel,...) are deprecated.
For an open-source project like Kodi to compete with the commercial products, it will probably have to simplify the process of finding and setting up add-ons.
Open ELEC 5 brings Kodi closer than ever to being a plug-and-play product, but it is not quite foolproof yet.
It is designed to consume relatively few resources and to boot quickly from flash memory.
The Open ELEC team released Open ELEC 4.0 on , and this version features updated XBMC 13.0 with further updated important parts of the operating system as well as the Linux kernel updated to version 3.14 and additional device drivers.Here's the quick and dirty steps: If it doesn't seem like it's doing anything, don't fret, mine took a couple hours before it started uploading at a rather pathetic pace.I'm at two days so far and only 2GB uploaded (my bandwith is capable of uploading ~40GB per day).All I need is daily and not real time synchronization between Onedrive and the network file server.I tried synchronizing the network files to a local desktop using Sync Toy, but have to do it manually each time.I have been working with Sky Drive (now One Drive), and is trying to use One Drive as my file server.


Divisions between supporters of President Trump and Hillary Clinton have taken a toll on plenty of relationships, reports Reuters, but this might be the most extreme example: Gayle McCormick, a 73-year-old retired prison guard in Washington state who describes herself as a "Democrat leaning toward socialist," says she decided to end her marriage of 22 years after her husband announced at a lunch with friends last year that he was planning to vote for Trump. She says it was a "deal breaker." "I was in shock," she tells People. "It was the breaking point. The Trump issue was the catalyst."
McCormick says it "totally undid" her that her husband could agree with Trump on anything and though it was a tough decision, she went through with the divorce even though he didn't end up voting for the Republican. "When things are 51% good and 49% bad, you just stay," she says. "I was tired and older and I didn't want to argue and neither of us was going to change." Her ex-husband declined to discuss the divorce with the New York Daily News. "Well, I'll be damned," he said when told it was in the news. Some 16% of people polled by Reuters—including 22% of Clinton supporters—said they had stopped talking to a family member or close friend because of the election result. (An ancient divorce practice may be outlawed in India.)


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Herbert Reasserts State's Plan to Defend Amendment 3
Governor Herbert tackled several topics at his KUED monthly news conference Thursday including reasserting the state’s position on defending Utah’s Amendment 3.
Governor Gary Herbert says he’s not sure what the state will do about the latest ruling by Federal District Court Judge Dale Kimball ordering the recognition of the same-sex marriages that took place in December and January, but that they plan to continue defending Utah’s law that bans same-sex marriage. An appeal to a federal judge’s decision to strike down that law is currently being considered by the Tenth Circuit Court.
“I would think that’s what everybody would want," he says. "I’m dismayed by voices out there that want us to stop in the middle of the process because they think the polling numbers are different or that the mores have changed or some other reason. If that’s the case than the people through the legislative process can change the law.”
Herbert also criticized other states like Pennsylvania and Oregon for not defending their state’s laws banning same-sex marriage.
“For elected officials, governors or attorney generals, to say, pick and choose which laws we’ll enforce is a tragedy and is the next step to anarchy," he says. "You don’t want me to pick and choose which laws to enforce.”
Utah’s attorney general Sean Reyes says he expects a ruling from the Tenth Circuit Court at any time.


The escalating use of air conditioning in Southeast Asia is a natural response to the quest for relief from the region’s sweltering heat. While these cooling systems provide much-needed comfort, the region faces a dual challenge – coping with the environmental consequences of excessive aircon use and addressing potential health risks associated with the constant shift between extreme outdoor heat and excessive artificially induced cold indoor temperatures. Balancing environmental sustainability and public health has become essential for the well-being of the region’s population.
Southeast Asia’s rapid economic growth and urbanization have fueled a pervasive reliance on air conditioning throughout the region. Cooling systems are now omnipresent from homes to offices, shopping malls, and public transportation. The energy demands of air conditioning units, often reliant on fossil fuels, intensify the carbon footprint, worsening climate change and environmental degradation. As Southeast Asia grapples with the impacts of extreme weather events, it is paradoxical that the very devices meant to provide comfort may be fueling the climate crisis.
Simultaneously, the constant and abrupt transition between outdoor heat and indoor cold poses health risks for the region’s citizens. Prolonged exposure to these temperature extremes can lead to various health issues, including lung problems, dehydration, headaches, and worsening of existing conditions.
Moving frequently between these extremes may trigger respiratory illnesses, aggravate asthma, and pose risks for individuals with heart conditions. The abrupt temperature changes can also compromise the body’s ability to adapt, especially for vulnerable people such as the elderly and those with pre-existing health concerns.
Frequent transitions between hot and cold environments can also contribute to dehydration, as the body struggles to regulate its temperature. The sudden shift from outdoor heat to indoor chilliness may inhibit the body’s natural cooling mechanisms, leading to thermal stress. This stress can manifest in symptoms like fatigue, dizziness, and even heat-related illnesses when returning to the outdoor temperatures.
Due to these factors, there is an urgent need to address the excessive use of air con in Southeast Asia. Striking a balance between comfort, environmental sustainability and public health is crucial as Southeast Asia navigates the challenges posed by the climate changes. Governments, businesses, and individuals should be collaborating to implement measures that mitigate the environmental impact of cooling systems, while promoting responsible cooling practice for improved public health, and still make it comfortable for the residents. The path forward involves not only protecting the planet but also safeguarding the health and well-being of the region’s citizens by creating a more sustainable and comfortable future overall.


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Long title: Hererfordshire described with the true plot of the Citie Hereford as alsoe the Armes of thos Nobles that have been intituled with that Dignity. Copper engraving with later but not recent, very attractive hand colouring. Overall size: 52.8cms.x 40.2cms. Image size : 510mm.x 375mm. English text to verso describing the county, its history and features. Plan of the city of Hereford with armorials and battle-scene below. English text verso. Centrefold as issued. In Speed’s day 28 castles with their feudal appendages survived intact and were occupied as homes by their owners. Like other marcher counties, there were anomalies in the extent of Herefordshire, It had outliers in three adjoining counties and itself incorporated a part of Monmouthshire. Several further oddities had been ironed out at the Union of England with Wales in 1536, but those remaining were largely resolved by Herefordshire falling within the jurisdiction of the Council in the Marches of Wales, which had its headquarters just across the Shropshire border at Ludlow. (See The Counties of Britain A Tudor Atlas by John Speed. A Hawkyard) The battle of Ludford Bridge (actually fought in Shropshire in 1461) is depicted on the right hand side of the map; the list of armorials also contains a high number of errors. Bottom right and left are two surveyors or mathematicians, the right hand one encompassing the scale of distance ( and is believed to be a depiction of John Speed himself). Very good condition apart from some creasing to margins and short repair (3cms) at bottom of printer’s crease on verso at extreme margin edge and another small nick and two marginal repairs at extreme top edge of top margin.
Until his late thirties, John Speed was a tailor by trade but his passion for history and map-making led him to gain a patron in Sir Fulke Greville, the poet and statesman, who found him a post in the customs and helped subsidize his map-making, giving him “full liberty to express the inclination of my mind”. He became acquainted with the publisher William Camden, whose descriptive text was used by Speed for most of the maps in his atlas “The Theatre of Empire of Great Britain” published most probably in 1612 although it bears the date 1611 on the main title page. The maps were engraved in Amsterdam by Jodocus Hondius, one of the foremost engravers of his time. Speed’s maps are unique historical documents of their time and the town plans featured on the maps are in most cases the first information we have of their early apppearance. Their artistry has guaranteed the collectability of these maps in the centuries that have followed.
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You can count on many causes of hair loss for both men and women, for which the treatments may differ. It’s a never-ending quest for thick, long hair which you are about to lose, especially in age starting from the 30s. Initial male pattern baldness is usually found around temples while slowly going up to the crowns. Even if you don’t want such Rapunzel length secrets, it’s impossible to live with continuous hair loss. Whether its pills or the best shampoo, there must be something you should consider for proper hair treatment.
What Are the General Causes of Hair Thinning or Hair Loss?
Both men and women contribute to significant factors for hair thinning or balding. The most common reason among all is stress. Other factors may count among general health issues such as vitamin deficiency or disease, which lets your hair get lost very regularly.
The leading cause among men is MPB (Male Pattern Baldness), which is said to be a genetic and natural process to cause hair loss with recurring frequency in males with high-age brackets. They will first notice a thinning hairline among temples and then up to crowns. You may also observe a bald spot at the head’s back.
The main reason for MPB is a chemical called dihydrotestosterone or DHT. It tends to block oxygen and nutrients from reaching their hair follicles. On the other hand, women may suffer from a vitamin deficiency or stress, which becomes their main reason for hair loss or hair thinning.
Some Accepted Hair Loss Solutions
The hair growth pills can work if you know the science behind their purchasing as well as working mechanism. They are packed of vitamins and nutrients to combat hair loss causes and promote healthy growth of hairs. You can individually check out the labels to get separate supplements for men and women.Continue reading “Know Some Commonly Accepted Solutions for Hair Growth”

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Here is another Reason not to Fear Death
As a newborn grows and develops, many often can be heard saying that they think that newborn has been here before. Not really having any other reason to say that except watching them catch on to things so quickly and saying things that we would normally not equate to a person of such young age. Many often wonder why and to date, no one has been able to give us a suitable explanation that is up till now. Now don’t get me wrong, I am not an experts or anything, just a person who probably thinks too much and questions too often but I believe I have a clue and would like to share it with you. Remember, it is not important that you agree with me or not, what is important is to take a few seconds and think about it to see if it makes any sense to you. If it does then great but if it doesn’t that is also awesome as well. The purpose is not to convince but to spark a consideration regardless of conversation.
It is written in the Bible that Jesus said to rejoice in death because you will go from the old, ragged body of man and enters the brand new body that God himself has made for each of us. We will not experience any sickness or pain in this new body and it will expand to hold the spiritual growth of our soul no matter how much we expand. It will never tire or breakdown so we can forget about needing anything but the nourishment of spirit and not of food to keep this body strong. This is the first and most rewarding reason to not fear death besides an earthly death does not mean you will not remain here on this planet, it only means that you may not be seen as you are today but you will be felt and sometimes being felt as you hold your loved ones near and look over them as they continue to struggle in this earthly life is much better than trying to do it in the flesh.
Now the other reason for not fearing death is I believe that those who believe in the heart, mind, body and soul that Jesus is Lord and that he died for our sins and was resurrected, that we need only to treat others as we would like to be treated is all we need to do to be righteous in the eyes of God, will return to the earth in the man-made body of a child. If this is true then one can reason why growing and developing babies seem to know their way around this world so well at such an early age. We can now understand why so many are far advanced of our current education system and why so many searches for their rightful place in this world so many different places than those we may have searched for at their age. What happens to the bad souls, the ones who know that the will they are performing is not the will of God but do it anyway? I think those souls never return but then this is just my opinion and I could be wrong.

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Keywords: Inflation-indexed securities, forward rates, risk premium, monetary policy
Abstract: What does the level of the real interest rates tell us about where
the economy, or one's portfolio, is headed? The answer to
this question depends on one's estimate of the ``equilibrium'' value
of real interest rates, a measure that is unfortunately not directly
observed in the market place. In this paper, I provide a brief
overview of some of the existing approaches to defining and
measuring equilibrium real rates and introduce a novel method
based on yields on the U.S. Treasury's inflation-indexed securities
(TIIS). I discuss a simple framework for analyzing TIIS yields and
illustrate how to use them to gauge the stance of monetary policy
and overall economic prospects.
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Sutapa Basu’s, Padmavati: The Queen Tells Her Own Story, recounts the story of Chittorgarh's famed princess in the most unique manner. At a time when the Indian social milieu is obsessed with Rajput valour thanks to Bollywood and their plush set and costumes, Sutapa's story is more personal and seeks to sympathize with Padmavati's fate and salute her fortitude.
The book follows journalist Mrinalini Rao who visits Chittorgarh to dig deep into the life of Padmavati. She comes across Uma, a local village girl with a thorough understanding of the queen's autobiography. Sutapa employs this technique successfully in retelling Padmavati's story from her own perspective. The novel opens with a vivid description of Padmini waiting for the Jauhar fire to engulf her, along with her vigour and virtue. Padmini narrates every phase of her life that leads up to her marriage to Ratan Singh and her continuous efforts to prove her allegiance to the Rajput Kingdom. Sutapa's Padmavati
is a powerful narrative oscillating between the conversation of Uma, Mrinalini and Rani Padmini's own account. Sutapa's alluring language perfectly captures the grandeur, charm, and brilliance of Chittor's queen. It is surprising how the author manages to tell such a story so convincingly with minimum historical evidence. A moving account and engrossing till the last page, Sutapa's story beautifully illustrates the queen's own desires and dilemmas.

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Christ of the Andes
Years ago, a large statue of Christ was erected high in the Andes on the border between Argentina and Chile. Called “Christ of the Andes,” the statue symbolizes a pledge between the two countries that as long as the statue stands, there will be peace between Chile and Argentina.
Shortly after the statue was erected, the Chileans began to protest that they had been slightedthe statue had its back turned to Chile. Just when tempers were at their highest in Chile, a Chilean newspaperman saved the day. In an editorial that not only satisfied the people but made them laugh, he simply said, “The people of Argentina need more watching over than the Chileans.

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What is Naltrexone?
Naltrexone is a medication approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to treat both opioid use disorder (OUD) and alcohol use disorder (AUD) as a medication-assisted treatment (MAT) option. Naltrexone can be prescribed and administered by any practitioner licensed to prescribe medications and is available in a pill form for alcohol use disorder or as an extended-release intramuscular injectable for either alcohol or opioid use disorder.
A Risk Evaluation and Mitigation Strategy (REMS) is required for the long-acting injectable formulation to ensure that the benefits of the drug outweigh its risks. The pill form can be taken daily for AUD, but the extended-release injectable formulation is approved for the treatment of OUD. The pill form is taken daily and the extended-release injectable is administered every four weeks, or once a month, by a practitioner.
Naltrexone is one component of a comprehensive treatment plan, which includes counseling and other behavioral health therapies to provide patients with a whole-person approach. Naltrexone is not a recommended MAT option for anyone younger than 18 years of age, or for patients experiencing other health conditions.
Naltrexone and Alcohol Use
When starting naltrexone for AUD, patients must not be physically dependent on alcohol or other substances. To avoid strong side effects such as nausea and vomiting, practitioners typically wait until after the alcohol detox process before administering naltrexone.
Naltrexone binds to the endorphin receptors in the body and blocks the effects and feelings of alcohol. Naltrexone reduces alcohol cravings and the amount of alcohol consumed. Once a patient stops drinking, taking naltrexone helps patients maintain their sobriety. Naltrexone MAT treatment lasts for three to four months. Practitioners should continue to monitor patients who are no longer taking naltrexone.
Naltrexone and Alcohol Interaction
Naltrexone has been best studied as a treatment for alcoholism. Naltrexone has been shown to decrease the amount and frequency of drinking. It does not appear to change the percentage of people drinking. Its overall benefit has been described as “modest”.
Acamprosate may work better than naltrexone for eliminating drinking, while naltrexone may decrease the desire for alcohol to a greater extent.
The Sinclair method is a method of using opiate antagonists such as naltrexone to treat alcoholism. The person takes the medication once, about an hour before drinking, to avoid side effects that arise from chronic use. The opioid antagonist is thought to block the positive-reinforcement effects of alcohol and may assist the person to stop or reduce drinking.
Side Effects of Naltrexone and Alcohol
Common side effects of naltrexone and alcohol may include:
- Decreased appetite
- Painful joints
- Muscle cramps
- Cold symptoms
- Trouble sleeping
- Severe reactions of the body to the mixed Naltrexone and alcohol as well as at the site of injection. Severe injection site reactions are possible, including tissue death. Some of these reactions have required surgery. Patients should call their practitioner right away if they experience any of following issues of concern at the injection site:
- Intense pain
- The area feels hard
- Large area of swelling
- An open wound
- A dark scab
- Patients should contact their practitioner about any reaction at an injection site that is concerning, gets worse over time, or does not get better within two weeks.
- Liver damage or hepatitis is possible with Naltrexone and alcohol. Patients should tell their practitioner about any of the following symptoms during treatment:
- Stomach area pain lasting more than a few days
- Dark urine
- Yellowing of the whites of your eyes
- Practitioners may need to stop treatment using naltrexone if patients develop signs or symptoms of a serious liver problem
- Depressed mood
- Serious allergic reactions
- Skin rash
- Swelling of face, eyes, mouth, or tongue
- Trouble breathing or wheezing
- Chest pain
- Feeling dizzy or faint
These are not all the side effects of naltrexone and alcohol. For more information, patients should talk to their practitioner or pharmacist. Patients should tell their practitioner about any side effects that are bothersome or do not go away.
Naltrexone and Alcohol Withdrawal
Naltrexone will help you avoid using drugs and alcohol, but it will not prevent or relieve the alcohol withdrawal symptoms that may occur when you stop using these substances. Instead, naltrexone may cause or worsen withdrawal symptoms. You should not take naltrexone if you have recently stopped using opioid medications or opioid street drugs and are now experiencing withdrawal symptoms.
You should know that people who overuse drugs or alcohol often become depressed and sometimes try to harm or kill themselves. Receiving naltrexone does not decrease the risk that you will try to harm yourself. You or your family should call the doctor right away if you experience symptoms of depression such as feelings of sadness, anxiousness, hopelessness, guilt, worthlessness, or helplessness, or thinking about harming or killing yourself or planning or trying to do so. Be sure that your family knows which symptoms may be serious so they can call the doctor right away if you are unable to seek treatment on your own.
Naltrexone and Alcohol Treatment
Therapeutic options for alcohol dependence range from brief interventions (such as counseling and education) performed by health care professionals through specialty counseling programs to drug therapies for more severe or chronic dependence. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved several medications to treat alcohol dependence, including disulfiram, acamprosate, and naltrexone.
The ideal patient for naltrexone therapy would be a person who has moderate-to-severe alcohol dependence — for example, a person who drinks on more than 50% of the days, consumes more than five drinks a day, and has alcohol-related problems. Such a person has probably failed in attempts to quit drinking but has a relatively high motivation to be abstinent or at least to try abstinence for a while.
A good indication of this motivation is the ability to abstain from drinking for several days before starting naltrexone. The patient should always be asked to attempt to abstain for several days or be withdrawn from alcohol with medical assistance (benzodiazepines or anticonvulsants) before the drug is prescribed.
How is Naltrexone Used to Treat Alcoholism?
Treatment with daily oral naltrexone should last for at least 3 to 4 months. If the patient becomes completely abstinent during the last several months of treatment, naltrexone can be stopped, and monthly monitoring should continue during the next 4 to 6 months. If an increase in craving occurs or drinking resumes, naltrexone can be restarted. If sporadic heavy drinking occurs during the first 3 to 4 months of treatment, then continued naltrexone treatment for a prolonged period (chronic treatment model) should be considered.
If the patient continues to drink heavily in the face of naltrexone treatment, the dose can be increased to 100 mg, or the use of long-acting injectable naltrexone (380 mg administered intramuscularly once every month) can be considered to rule out non-compliance as a cause of treatment failure. In such cases, long-term use of oral or injectable naltrexone should be prescribed and administered, and consultation with an alcohol-treatment specialist should be considered.
Naltrexone should not be prescribed without some sort of supportive counseling or medical management. The medical-management approach that was used in the COMBINE study included an initial 45-minute visit with a health care professional (physician, nurse, or physician assistant), followed by visits of 15 or 20 minutes once a week for 2 weeks, then every 2 weeks over 10 weeks, and then again after 1 month.
Benefits of Naltrexone
Although Naltrexone has a lengthy history of success treating alcoholism, it is not sufficient when taken alone. Naltrexone does not reduce the cravings for alcohol, nor does it reduce the symptoms of alcohol withdrawal. Naltrexone is most effective when taken in concert with other forms of treatment, including other medications, therapy, counseling, and 12-step programs. One area where Naltrexone has proven especially useful is in the treatment of alcoholics who have relapsed.
If you are the one suffering from alcohol abuse, the first step is recognizing you need help. Many studies show that people struggling with alcohol abuse can benefit from some form of alcohol detox and inpatient treatment. However, everyone is different. Not all treatments work the same for every person. The sooner a person seeks treatment, the better the outcome.
Behavioral therapy can be used to treat alcohol abuse. Treatment can take the form of support groups, counseling, or a combination of the two. In addition, some prescription medicines can treat alcohol abuse by helping people stop or reduce their drinking. However, as with all drugs, some might cause side effects.
Once you have found an effective treatment, it’s essential to stick to that treatment. Also, it’s helpful to avoid situations that involve a lot of alcohol.
Make this your opportunity to reclaim your life. Call today to speak with one of our treatment specialists here at We Level Up FL to learn the interaction of naltrexone and alcohol, and if it could be your best option of medically-assisted treatment.
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 Naltrexone – Substance Abuse and Mental Health Service Administration
 Naltrexone – U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, National Institutes of Health
 Naltrexone for the Management of Alcohol Dependence – National Center for Biotechnology Information, U.S. National Library of Medicine
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- AFM-IR was used to map oxygen bonding on graphene oxide sheets
- Oxygen bonding was observed most often on the edges of graphene oxide sheets, in areas where graphene is folded, and in discrete domains
- An updated structural model for graphene oxide was proposed, with C=O on its edge and plane
- Determining atomic position and configuration from precise imaging offers the possibility to link nanoscale structure and composition with material function
Z. Liu, K. Nørgaard, M.H. Overgaard, M. Ceccato, D.M.A. Mackenzie, N. Stenger, S.L.S. Stipp, T. Hassenkam
Graphene oxide (GO) is an interesting material that has the potential for a wide range of applications. Critical for these applications are the type of oxygen bond and its spatial distribution on the individual GO sheets. This distribution is not yet well understood. Few techniques offer a resolution high enough to unambiguously identify oxygen conﬁguration.
We used a new, label free spectroscopic technique to map oxygen bonding on GO, with spatial resolution of nanometres and high chemical speciﬁcity. AFM-IR, atomic force microscopy coupled with infrared spectroscopy, overcomes conventional IR diffraction limits, producing IR spectra from speciﬁc points as well as chemical maps that are coupled to topography.
We have directly observed oxygen bonding preferentially on areas where graphene is folded, in discrete domains and on edges of GO. From these observations, we propose an updated structural model for GO, with C=O on its edge and plane, which conﬁrms parts of earlier proposed models.
The results have interesting implications. Determining atomic position and conﬁguration from precise imaging offers the possibility to link nanoscale structure and composition with material function, paving the way for targeted tethering of ions, polymers and biomaterials.
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On a hot summer you are aching for a drink which is crisp and cold like a beer but you are stuck with a cheap boring beer which brings no joy. Here’s a solution to make your afternoon a lot happier, a simple combination of lime and salt go a long way in elevating a mundane beverage. Michelada is the Mexican cousin of bloody mary, quite similar in preparation yet very different. The drink’s name has a few interesting theories. According to an article published in the LA Times Michelada translates to “my cold brewsky”–the “mi” stands for “my,” and “chelada,” which sounds similar to “helado,” the Spanish word for Popsicle, referring to a frosty beverage. Another folklore propagated explanation, is that the michelada was named for its presumed inventor, Michel Esper, who supposedly invented the spicier incarnation of this drink on a hot day at the Club Deportivo in San Luis Potosi. Interestingly enough, you need it most on a hot day!
In this recipe however, I will add a twist to a traditional recipe, instead of using tomato juice as the base I will use watermelon as the base. Tabasco is a go to hot sauce in every kitchen however using Sriracha in this recipe adds an extra dimension.
- 1 pint lager beer( use a Mexican lager if you want to make it authentic)
- 250 gm Watermelon, chopped into pieces and de-seeded
- 6 grape tomatoes
- 3 red sweet peppers
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- 1/2 teaspoon Worcestershire Sauce
- 1/2 teaspoon soy sauce
- 2 teaspoon Sriracha Hot Sauce
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- Sufficient salt for the rim
- In a food processor add the watermelon, grape tomatoes, sriracha, sweet peppers and lime juice and blitz. Using a strainer, strain out the juice to remove any seeds and skin. This juice extract is your base for the Michelada.
- Create a salt rim in a glass. You can use a salt, pepper and togarashi mixture as shown in the pictures or simply salt would do. Fill up the glass with ice cubes.
- Add the Worcestershire and Soy Sauce followed by the juice extract upto quarter of the glass.Then add the beer up to 3/4ths of the glass and give the mixture a nice stir using a stirrer. Top off the glass with more beer as shown.

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Your Test Results
Pap smear results return from the lab within one week. We will contact you with Pap smear results only for an abnormality or when specifically requested. We always welcome your call if you would like to hear your results directly.
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The new Holosun SCRS flips the script on the red dot sight. It’s quite common for a red dot optic to have a solar backup option attached to an optic will power the optic reticle but not charge the device battery. Setups like these use a replaceable battery, and the solar panel is there to kick in when the battery fails. The SCRS (Solar Charging Rifle Sight), however, is different. The SRS is a compact 20mm tube sight designed for use with a rifle, with a range features and adjustments that make it well-suited to a wide variety of applications.
The SCRS has multi-directional light sensors, an advanced auto mode for automatic reticle intensity settings and a manual mode for manual dot intensity control. The 20,000-hour power reserve is stored in an internal solar charging battery, providing more than enough power to charge three different reticle styles: 65-MOA Circle and 2-MOA Dot, 2-MOA Dot, or 65-MOA Circle. The sight is capable of +/- 50 MOA travel with 1-MOA per click adjustment. Reticle intensity has eight daylight and four night vision settings. SCRS is IP67 rated and made from 7075 aluminum and uses Holosun’s 509T footprint for compatibility with third-party offset RDS mounts.
Holosun SCRS Features and Specifications
- 20,000-Hour Power reserve
- Multi-Sensor Auto brightness
- Solar Charging Internal battery
- Multiple Reticle System (MRS): 65-MOA circle & 2-MOA Dot; 2-MOA Dot; 65-MOA circle
- Parallax Free & Unlimited eye relief
- Fits Holosun 509T Footprint
- IP67 Certified Waterproof
- Travel Range ± 50 MOA
- Reticle Brightness: 8 Daylight & 4 night vision compatible settings
- 1 MOA windage & elevation adjustment per click
- Window Size: 22 mm
- 7075 T6 Aluminum housing
- 1.63-inch mount included
MSRP for the SCRS ranges from $270.58 to $352.93, depending on the model chosen. For more information on this optic as well as other products from Holosun, visit holosun.com.


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Manjhi-The Mountain Man Movie Review: Ain’t No Mountain High Enough?
Ketan Mehta, known for films like Bhavni Bhavai, Mirch Masala, Holi, Sardar and Mangal Pandey, wields the megaphone for yet another film rooted in the soil of India and we must say that Manjhi-The Mountain Man is, to use its lead character's famous dialogue, 'shandaar, jabardast, zindabaad!'
Starring Nawazuddin Siddiqui and Radhika Apte amongst others, 'Manjhi-The Mountain Man' tells the story of Dashrath Manjhi, who became famous as the Mountain Man after taking it upon himself to single-handedly carve a path through a tough mountain to make his village more accessible to the rest of the region.
Nawaz plays Dashrath, who comes back to his hometown after running away from his home in rural Bihar as a kid to discover that nothing really has changed after all these years. The caste distinction is as strong as ever, with brutal punishment meted out to those who forget their place. However, Dashrath is not too worried about the world around him as he gets reunited with Phagunia (Radhika Apte), his child bride and harbors dreams of a happy family life after marrying her.
When Dashrath's loving wife Phagunia falls to her death while walking along a mountain path, Manjhi decides that enough is enough and sets out to carve a path through the mountain to make the village accessible to other towns with facilities like hospitals and schools.
The difficulties that Dashrath encounters while on his mission forms the rest of the plot.
Nawaz, who has been impressing us since he got noticed in Kahaani, does it yet again with his portrayal of the simple-minded but determined Dashrath. The way Nawaz portrays the stoic determination and the admirable relentlessness of the character is simply awe-inspiring. If a genuine underdog story brings a lump to your throat, Nawaz's Manjhi will do that for you.
Radhika as the village belle Phagunia is bang on and holds her own against her formidable co-star. The scenes between the two will bring a fond smile to your faces, regardless of whether the two characters are bickering or getting lovey-dovey with each other.
Tigmanshu Dhulia as the village headman seems to have walked out straight from the 'Gangs Of Wasseypur' sets while Pankaj Tripathi as the debauched son of the headman is dependable as always.
Mehta comes up with a powerful, touching and heart-rending story with 'Manjhi-The Mountain Man' and Rajiv Jain's cinematography adds to the beauty of the film. The arid landscape in which Dashrath toils, will make your throat feel dry even as your mind tells you that you are not a part of the tough terrain.
However, on the flip side, if you might want to call it that, the movie does not have anything for those who buy a ticket for commercial entertainment. The film has an 'arty' feel to it and might not impress those expecting a larger-than-life hero. Moreover, the second half slightly drags and one keeps wondering when Manjhi's ordeal will end.
All said and done, 'Manjhi-The Mountain Man' is worth a watch for those who don't expect their heroes to have six-pack abs and send goons flying with a lazy punch.
Release Date : 21 August 2015
Director : Ketan Mehta
Genre : Drama


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BURNT GARLIC ASPARAGUS
Fresh steamed asparagus, chilled, then when ready to serve sautéed in extra virgin olive oil, burnt garlic, smoked paprika, pink Himalayan salt and fresh grind black pepper! That’s it. Easy. You won’t want to pass this gem of a recipe by!
Serves 4-6 as a side dish
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Fresh boiled cauliflower buds processed with margarine and extra virgin olive oil till ultra-smooth. Seasoned with garlic, dry mustard and fresh grind sea salt and black pepper. Served with tomato vinaigrette and fresh steamed peas. Garnished with fresh basil!
Makes 4 cups
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CHARRED BRUSSEL SPROUTS
Fresh steamed brussel sprouts charred in a little extra virgin olive oil. Tossed with garlic, smoked paprika, fresh grind sea salt and black pepper. Served with Ball Park Mustard mixed with a little veggie mayo! Serve as hors d’oeuvre or side dish vegetable. Low fat!
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ROASTED BEET STEAKS
This is my Filet Mignon. Serve with mushroom gravy and your favorite mashed potatoes. Top the beet steaks with chopped sweet cherries and serve red beet horseradish as a side condiment. Perfect!
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CREAMY ORANGE STRING BEANS
Your guests will be talking about these delicious green beans and wanting the recipe. The recipe is so simple that you won’t have to write it down – just tell them how to do it! Orange marmalade, a little vegetable broth, salt and cilantro mixed with Tofutti Better Than Cream Cheese. Easy!
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MAPLE MARSALA MUSHROOMS
Babybellas and white buttons sautéed with salt & pepper, rosemary & smoked paprika, Grade A maple syrup and Marsala wine! Something special going on here!
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PERFECT CARAMELIZED ONION
Serves 4-6 as side dish or on 4-6 sandwiches
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CREAMED SAUERKRAUT AND PEPPERS
Sauerkraut combined with Mancini Sweet Red Roasted Peppers, Mancini Fried Peppers with Onion, garlic, fennel and Daiya Mozzarella Veggie Shreds, then cooked till creamy! A simple side dish vegetable for roasted root veggies. Can also be served over mashed or baked potatoes, with veggie sausage, as a cheese topper for pizza, as the cheese filler in a grilled sandwich, spooned over potato or cabbage pierogi, or even in a grilled flatbread roll up!
Makes 5-3/4 cups
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MIYOKO WALNUT GREEN BEANS
Caramelized onion with cut green beans, topped with caramelized walnuts, crumbled Miyoko’s Classic Double Cream Chive vegan cheese, and fresh chopped garlic! Served with a side lemon squeeze. Broiled to melt the cheese, or not, it’s off the planet delicious!
Makes 6-8 side dishes, 4 main dishes
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Roast whole beets till tender – no seasoning necessary. Then use in a variety of recipes. So easy, and the flavor and texture so rewarding! Even eat plain!
Makes 4 extra-large beets
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STEVE & SHARON’S ANIMAL-FREE LOBSTER
First thing Steve said was , “I feel like I’m eating lobster”. And so did I. A true delight without the cruelty!
Serves 2 – or more if served as a side dish (this was our late night supper)
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24 CARROT GOLD
Steamed baby carrots sauteed till charred. Briefly cooked in a Cream Of Coconut Fresh Lime Glaze. Topped with toasted coconut! Ever have juicy carrots? These are them! Best carrots we ever had!
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A whole, fresh cauliflower head baked with extra virgin olive oil and salt till tender throughout and toasty on the top. Served with an additional drizzle of olive oil, then sprinkled with garlic, paprika and freshly ground black pepper. Served with fresh lime wedges!
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STEAMED GREEN BEANS ALMONDINE
Whole fresh, steamed green beans tossed with extra virgin olive oil, fresh lime squeeze, almond crumbles, freshly ground sea salt and black pepper. Garnished with an additional drizzle of olive oil and topped with more almond crumbles. A delicious, fresh way to enjoy green beans – year round!
Serves 4-6 as a side dish
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PREPARING AND COOKING WHITE ASPARAGUS
Although I rarely see white asparagus when out and about, I saw these while shopping at the West Side Market a few days ago. Two bunches for five dollars! Great price. I asked the vendor the best way to cook them and he said, “grill them – that’s the best way – just olive oil – put olive oil on them – grill them and they’re great – the best way”. He further said, “don’t knock them around in the bag – they break easy”.
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BROCCOLI IN COCONUT ORANGE LEMON SAUCE
Fresh steamed broccoli cuts tossed with a creamy coconut orange lemon sauce!
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CORN ON THE COB
If you want to uptick your corn on the cob experience, try this cinnamon – sugar – salt – animal-free butter spread!
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IMPERIAL CREAMED SPINACH
A basic white sauce flavored with garlic, tarragon and nutmeg folded into fresh cooked, squeezed spinach, sauteed mushroom and sweet roasted pepper. The empress of all creamed spinach!
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EASY SIDE DISH SPINACH
Fresh spinach steamed in a little water 3-5 minutes. Drained, plated, then drizzled with extra virgin olive oil, a few squirts of fresh lemon, a little salt and freshly ground pepper. Served with a lemon wedge and Kalamata olive! Easy, quick and delicious!
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ROASTED RED GRAPE TOMATOES
Red grape tomatoes tossed with grapeseed oil, herbs and garlic then roasted till softened and juicy. Takes just 15 minutes to roast!
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PINEAPPLE GINGER CARROTS
Fresh streamed baby carrots in a light pineapple and fresh ginger sauce! Wonderful with rice dishes, even plain rice!
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POTATO TURNIP CARROT MASH
with coconut milk, fresh garlic and extra virgin olive oil. Simplicity is key!
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SWEET LEMON BRUSSEL SPROUTS
Fresh brussel sprouts steamed till tender, then pan-fried in a light, sweet lemon and garlic sauce!
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ROASTED PORTOBELLA MUSHROOMS
Roasted Portobella mushrooms with a little extra virgin olive oil, salt, pepper and garlic powder. That’s all you need. Slice to serve as is, or slice and saute in a little more olive oil, salt and pepper! Serve as a side dish to pasta and rice dishes, or on a sandwich!
Makes 4 whole mushrooms
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ZUCCHINI AND SAFFRON
Thin rounds of zucchini sauteed with sweet onion, garlic, juice of fresh orange and saffron!
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ZUCCHINI AND KALAMATA OLIVE
Fresh julienne strips of zucchini sauteed in extra virgin olive oil with Kalamata black olive and garlic!
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TURNIP AND CARROT MATCHSTICKS
Delicate strips of fresh turnips and carrots steamed till tender-soft, then tossed in a fresh orange glaze!
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SAUTEED SWISS CHARD
A light sweet and sour flavored Swiss chard with sweet cooked onion!
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SPICED APRICOT YAMS
A creamy smooth blend of fresh yams and apricots spiced with cinnamon. Baked till hot!
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SHARON LEE’S STEWED TOMATOES
Sauteed fresh mushrooms and fresh tomatoes stewed in an aromatic broth of red wine, garlic and cilantro!
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Fresh steamed asparagus sauteed with fresh mushroom, then tossed with fresh tomato and a splash of lemon. A simple and delicious way to serve asparagus as a side dish!
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PUREE OF SPINACH
A thick, creamy, brilliant green puree of spinach flavored with garlic, mushroom, onion and dill. This Puree Of Spinach melts in your mouth!
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GLAZED CARROT WAFERS
Delicate wafer-thin rounds of fresh carrot steamed till tender-soft, then tossed in a light shallot and pink grapefruit sauce!
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CREAMED CURRY CORN
Sweet cream style corn and diced green chilies seasoned with curry. You don’t have to do much to a can of vegetables to make them taste delicious!
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CABBAGE AND SPINACH SAUTE
Fresh green cabbage and spinach sauteed with sweet onion in a light cilantro and poultry seasoning non-dairy cream sauce!
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CHERRY CRANBERRY SAUCE BEETS
In a sweet and sour red wine sauce! Terrific flavor arrangement. Serve hot as a vegetable or cold as a condiment!
Serves 12 or more
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MASHED SWEET AND WHITE POTATOES
A creamy blend of sweet and white potatoes combined with a homemade Creamy Cashew Butter, sliced green scallion and almond coconut milk. Serve as a side dish potato or make fried potato patties coated with Panko crumbs. Uniquely textured and uniquely delicious!
Makes 5-1/2 cups
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COOKED FRESH COLLARD GREENS
Simply boiled till tender produces the best results for collard greens. Sweet, tender and delicious! This is the way cooked collard greens should look!
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Our strategy sets out the world we want to see by 2023 and how we're going to work together to bring that world about.
United for a better childhood
As a society we provide a vital system of support and services to keep children safe and give them the best childhood.
For over 50 years NCB has been driving change throughout this system to make it as effective as possible and to protect the children whose welfare is most at risk.
When we launched our 2018-23 strategy, United for a Better Childhood, the system was already breaking. Since then, the pandemic has stripped away further layers of support to put children more at risk than ever.
We're here to bring people and organisations together to bring about the best for children. By listening to children and young people and taking bold, co-ordinated action we can deliver a better childhood for the UK.
The change we need to see
We need to put an end to the rise of poverty which blights childhoods and holds our children back in so many ways.
MENTAL HEALTH AND WELLBEING
We need to tackle the root issues affecting our children’s mental health and wellbeing, making sure they get the support they need at the right time.
We need to support our children to get the best start in life, because we know that the early years are the foundation on which their future life chances are built.
EDUCATION & INCLUSION
We need our education system to support the ambitions and aspirations of all our children with equality and dignity.
We need to ensure all our children, especially those who are most vulnerable, get the intensive support they need before their families reach crisis or they are put at risk of harm.
We need education, health and social care services to work together in children's best interests.


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Justice For the Roboski Massacre Will Not Be Found In a Military Court
In December of 2011, a group of 40 Kurdish men and young boys were crossing the border of Iraq into Turkey with mules carrying smuggled goods. Sugar and fuel made up the large bulk of their contraband. As they approached the border, U.S. drones flew over and alerted Turkish military to the presence of the smugglers. Minutes later, two Turkish F-16 military jets flew over the group and bombarded them with bombs. The strikes killed 34 of the smugglers, some of whom were as young as 12 years old.
The next day, when their bodies were discovered, Şırnak City Council Deputy Chair Erşet Ediş released a statement saying, “The bodies were burnt to a crisp. Vehicles cannot go into the area due to severe snow. People are trying to reach the area by their own means.” The families, he said, were unable to identify the bodies of the dead.
The military contends that it mistook the smugglers for resistance fighters associated with the PKK. This is the question that will be decided in court. But if the Turkish government was concerned about keeping up any pretensions regarding their concern for finding justice in the case of the Roboski Massacre of December 2011, they’re doing a terrible job. A full year and a half after the massacre was perpetrated in Uludere, the Prosecuter’s Office of Diyarbakır declared the case beyond the reach of its dominion, and pass the case along to the military prosecutor of the General Staff.
What’s particularly absurd about this decision is not just the Diyarbakır Prosecutor’s presumption that a military prosecutor — representing the very organization being investigated for the massacre — would be better suited to investigating the case. It’s that the decision is seemingly supported by the law. Further examination into the particular legalities, however, reveal that the choice to hand off the case to the military prosecutor may not be covered by the specific statute invoked to move the case. From Global Dispatches:
According to Law No. 353 on the Establishment of Military Courts and Tribunal Procedure, military courts are responsible for crimes committed by military personnel related to ”military service or duties.” This is the rationale behind the decision of the Diyarbakır Prosecutor’s Office to send the Uludere-file to the military prosecutor of the General Staff. But, as argued in a recent TESEV report, the problem with this law is that ”crimes related to military service or duties might not be military crimes in the literal sense.”
Due to the existing legislation, the fatal attack by two F-16′s on 34 unarmed citizens can be regarded – legally – as a ‘military crime’ and consequently end up in a military court. Considering the fact that the military judges are a part of the chain-of-command, their independence and neutrality is at best questionable. Therefore, the chances of bringing to justice the civilian and military culprits of the Uludere massacre have become slim to none.
Once again, the Turkish government is exploiting the vagueness and ambiguity of its legislature in service of its own interests. On the extremely rare chance the military judge presiding over the case will rule in favor of the victims, it’s difficult to see how they’ll be able exact fair and appropriate retribution for the families.
Justifiably, the families are angered by the decision to move the case to the military courts. Earlier this year, they launched a campaign to bring the case back to the Prosecutor’s Office of Diyarbakır. Allied with the families of the Roboski Massacre victims, representatives of the Peace and Justice Party (BDP) are argued that the prosecutor’s office’s maneuvers are not pragmatic or lawful — just political. The Turkish government has not real interest in uncovering the truth of what happened in Roboski, or in finding justice for those who died there. The AKP’s relationship with the Kurds that live within its borders preclude any admittance of fault on their part — it would give power to the Kurdish community’s claims of persecution & oppression by the Turkish government. The military, of course, would be implicated by association. As a lawyer with the BDP put it:
The charge in the referral by the Diyarbakır prosecutor is ‘causing death due to an error.’ The prosecutor says the deaths caused by the airstrike were not deliberate. The decision indicates that the order [for the airstrike] just occurred during military action. The prosecutor has given the case to the military prosecutor. This is a crime against humanity, and this is not over yet. This is not an error or abuse of authority, it is a crime against society.


The Motet & TAUK
Doors at 7:00 PM. Under 21 admitted w/ guest 25+ Since 1998, The Motet have inspired the world with their unique style of dance music. Over the course of nine full length albums, they have traversed the lines between funk, soul, jazz, and rock and built a diehard audience in the process. They have headlined Red Rocks Amphitheatre six times and sold out countless legendary venues coast to coast. TAUK may be an instrumental band, but even without words, the groups extraordinary new album, Chaos Companion, manages to speak volumes about the ups and downs of a year that challenged and transformed us all. he resulting songs push TAUKs sound to bold new heights, fusing elements of progressive rock, funk, soul, EDM, and hip-hop into a melodic, groove-driven blend. Add it all up and you have got a cinematic collection that hints at everything from 70s film scores and 80s videogames to 90s R&B.


IS NO TOUCH THE NEW TOUCH?
Last Monday the world was introduced to something pretty amazing. It's called Leap and it will be here within a year. Instead of trying to describe it, go watch this video Despite the fact that the video blew our minds three times in a row, we aren't ready to throw away the mouse and touchscreen just yet.
Yes, this Leap tech is freaking awesome without a doubt and we are drooling over it, but we still think it's mostly a novel piece of hardware and not likely to garner mass adoption. We tend to think that people respond well to technology that creates a closer connection to the content on a screen. People like to have easy control over things. Moving from using a mouse to using a touchscreen offered more control. The population adopted the touch screen instantly. Making computers pocket-sized also increased that control and data devices are used more than laptops.
Where a touch screen puts our hands on the content, Leap’s air gesture takes our hands away form that screen, and that brings with it a sense of reduced control. Can you draw better in the air than you can on a surface? Not unless you practice like crazy (and I want to get stuff done on my computer, not practice a bunch of hand gestures). Or take the Microsoft Kinnect, it’s fun with a group of people playing Xbox, the kids like it every now and then, but when we really want to have control over the game, we need to go back to that controller which offers precise control through touch.
We think the Leap will be adopted with great enthusiasm by the press and the techie-folk (like us), Developers will push the boundries with amazing feats (we'd love to look at developing something for the leap). Even the mass audience will be briefly captivated. But when it comes time to roll up our sleeves and get some work done, or perhaps crack open a red bull to throw down some Star Craft, the Leap will be pushed to the back of the desk as our hands go to the devices we know will give us the greatest sense for control and makes us feel less like everything is up in the air.Categories: Culture Design Ideas Magic Utility What's Next?


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A new book, the anthology of rap, tracks the development of the genre — from new york house parties to eminem and jay-z — by presenting lyrics from some of america's greatest rappers as poetry adam bradley, co-editor of the book, tells weekend all things considered host guy raz that rap's origins. It's got a rhyme scheme - so even by traditional standards, it fits the definition of poetry the interesting thing about this question is that it is about ground zero of how linguists versus most other people view language rau's two main objections to rap are 1) it's not good standard english and 2) it's not pretty. By willy staley jesse kramer is a 24-year-old freelance writer, of sorts, but one whose talents are actually in demand right out of usc, with a major in business, kramer started a business called rap rebirth it's a one-stop shop for all your rap needs jesse will help you punch up your rhymes, hooks,. Warning: this video contains the strongest possible language 1 ) blizzard vs shonda rhymez (aka vanessa kisuule) 2 ) quill vs shawgi bear 3 ) paul cree vs b. Guest teacher philip clark leads a guest lesson on teaching poetry through rap. Can you pick the shakespearean soliloquy from the rapid, rhythmic rap can you tell which of the below verses were written by the bard and which were penned by more contemporary poets so, shakespeare or rapper you tell us b rapper quiz: shakespeare vs rapper topics: history. What do you think of when you think about rap do you ever think of poetry the two really aren't that different rappers from kayne to childish gambino to nicki minaj consider themselves poets here's 7 poetic tips that can help you with writing raps.
Rap has long been defended as a legitimate literary discipline, so why not grime live magazine's omar shahid and robbie wojciechowski talk to the main protagonists. Throughout his promotion schedule, he has said the book's intent is to make a case for rap lyrics as poetry holdengräber, like a hype man at a rap concert, backed up this claim by saying that “decoded is one of the most extraordinary books that i have read in the last decade i have to tell you, this is a book. Ben, carys, avigail and leon are challenged to write a poem using rhythm and rhyme. Poets choose words for their sound and appearance, as well as for their meaning rhyme, verse, sound devices and figurative language can all make a poem expressive and powerful there are different rules for writing poems and different ways to write them in this song, we'll learn what a poem is and see how poetic.
When i first started rapping, me and a couple brothers would all sit around my place freestyling while someone beat boxed i even used to tell all the girls that i was a poet they seemed to find it a little more touching than a rapper (prince paul, the source 16) the lyrics of rappers are very similar to the words of black poets. Alright, for starters, rap does not stand for “rhythm and poetry,” as other answers have mentioned it has legitimate etymological roots that deal with old meanings of the word that date back to the 1500s that being said, yes, of course, rap can be a form of poetry, depending on who is delivering it the definition of poetry.
The short answer is “no,” of course to state the obvious, things can share certain attributes and not be the same sort of thing, and asking whether rap is poetry has always struck me as a useless question both rap and poetry use literary devices like assonance and alliteration both use words both are. 'bad poems' john sutherland, professor emeritus of modern english literature at university college london, has compared the late tupac shakur's hit em up - a blistering, foul-mouthed assault on his perceived rap rivals - to the vers libre of 19th century american poet walt whitman rap is a very.
A style of spoken word poetry that is generally used in a competition, known as a poetry slam often, as with hip-hop music, the subject matter concerns urban life, crime, drugs, or other inner-city-related subjects the difference in many cases, however, is that with slam poetry, the words/lyrics are more introspective and.
I think that hip hop has the most sophisticated use of rhyme of any genre and when written down and it reads just like poetry for example the london-based hip-hop artist akala writes a lot about shakespeare in his music i took inspiration from this and loved how de applied a beat to 'sonnet 18' and of. The late poet told time last year that rap music kept her optimistic about the future of poetry. The syrian-american poet and hip-hop artist omar offendum spent this week in philadelphia, talking and rapping to students at bodine high school for international affairs in the northern liberties neighborhood he was teaching that classic arabic poetry and rap are really not so different it's not such a. Poetry is no longer something we curl up to with a cup of tea instead, we take it in through earbuds and america has never loved it more.


Quit calling the NBA Champions 'World Champions'
We have already seen the first game of the NBA championship match series played. It has been a season long spectacule that will cumulate in the title being awarded to signify the best team for this season. It is a big deal in the basketball World and rightly so, but there is one statement I have come across a little too often.
There is a tendecy to refer to the NBA title as a 'World Title' like the NBA is some sort of global competition. This I wholeheartedly disagree with. The NBA is the biggest league competition in basketball but that does not make it global. Given, it does feature a team from Canada (Toronto Raptors) but the overwhelming majority of teams are from the U.S.A. It is a domestic competition and should be regarded as such.
Are NBA teams the best in the World? yes is the obvious answer. The NBA is basketball's premier league and is its most successful body. It is a multi billion dollar franchize that attracts the best players from all over the World. The dream of every professional basketball player is to play in the NBA am sure. Yet, there is a significant difference between being the best and being the only league in the World.
Referring to the NBA champions as World champions however true technically is wrong. It is an insult to other professional basketballing leagues in the World and players who have earned the right to call themseleves champions in their domestic leagues. Money can buy many things, but subjecting ourselves to doing the right things is what is money cannot buy. There is a process to being called World champion in many sports, and that entails beating the best from all over the World.
Unfortunately there is no basketball competition at club level that is global and can really be said to determine the best team in the World. The one organized by FIBA (the FIBA intercontinental cup) features only four teams, does not really have a structure and most importantly it doesn't feature the NBA championship winners. The NBA instead sends the champions of its development league called the NBA G-League.
In my view basketball may have come a long way as a sport, but it still needs a lot of growth globally before the talk of global competitions can even be had. NBA teams can refer to themselves as such because there really isn't much of a challenge outside the NBA. I have discussed in the past some countries I feel have the most potential to growing their basketball leagues to perhaps one day compete with the NBA. Till there are alternatives to the NBA in terms of popularity, pay, and structure, it will continue to operate a defacto monopoly.
Whoever is crowned in the next week or so can be regarded as the best team in the World, but they are by no means World champions. That is a position one earns through competition rather than consensus in my view.


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Procter & Gamble has committed $30 million to women-owned business across India in a bid to cement its stance on gender equality, according to a report by the Economic Times.
The personal care giant will run the initiative over the next three years and will partner with WEConnect India to develop the program. As part of the initiative the two organizations will help to educate female entrepreneurs and will hold a series of supplier workshops across India, focusing on the impact a diverse and inclusive supply chain can have on the national economy and local communities.
Al Rajwani, MD & CEO, P&G India Sub Continent, said, “’We believe in the power of diversity because it is the right thing do for the growth of the business and the communities we operate in. Investing in women entrepreneurs and women-owned businesses makes sense for the economy, the community and for us. Our initiative is in line with the Indian Government’s efforts to empower women economically.
“By committing a percentage of our spending to women-owned businesses, we’re not only doing the right thing for the company, but we’re also being socially responsible. The impact of our spending with women-owned businesses helps to stimulate economic growth in communities who are often overlooked, which in turn promotes job creation and further opportunities.”
The move, which comes as part of P&G’s Citizenship activities, is the latest gender equality focus from the cosmetics giant. Indeed, following last year’s #metoo movement, the company launched a #WeSeeEqual campaign to promote equality.

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By Todd Bernhard on Wed, 03/26/2014
King, the Dublin, Ireland based game developer, has a great symbol, KING, on the New York Stock Exchange, and at least one very popular app, Candy Crush Saga (free), in a portfolio of 180 apps. Candy Crush represents 75 percent to 80 percent of King's revenue, but usage has peaked and is in decline.
Jonathan Reich, COO of Zedge, has seen this before. Zedge is a popular free app and service that provides free ringtones, wallpapers and games discovery for a variety of phones. When their customers switch phones or get bored with their current wallpapers and ringtones, they have a reason to go back to Zedge for a refresh. As a result, Zedge has close to 100 million installs, and monetizes through advertising and game developer user acquisition. Zedge has been able to stay in the Top 15 on Google Play for over three years strictly with organic, viral growth.
Reich believes potential King investors need to be wary. The app market is fickle and King could be a one-hit wonder. Another publicly traded game developer, Zynga, has had mixed success with their Farmville style of games. The challenge Zynga and King both face is to leverage a large base of users and repeatedly transition them to new games. Zynga went public and has struggled to maintain even half of their initial value. Zedge's Reich sees the King valuation as overly rich, and worries about the cyclical nature of the gaming market. He sees it as very difficult for King to maintain their position.
When users inevitably get bored with Candy Crush, they do not necessarily have loyalty to the next King app. Nintendo was able to build a brand around Mario, Luigi, Zelda, and other characters. Rovio was able to license their Angry Birds characters and cross-market with Star Wars. King has yet to create a real identity that consumers crave. Nintendo and Rovio know that their characters have opportunities beyond apps, including movies, plush toys, apparel, and even theme park attractions. Their customers have a degree of confidence that an app or product will have a certain experience and quality level.
Zynga and King are also very dependent on external forces, like Facebook, Apple, Google, and the government. King's apps are typically free and monetized through in-app purchases. In-app purchases have become a lucrative way for app developers to earn money, but there has been a backlash. Parents suffering from sticker shock have complained and the government has taken notice. In-app purchases are a source of tension for App Stores. Apple is expected to make up to 20 percent of their revenue from iTunes and the App Store by 2020, with a lot of that income from in-app purchases. At the same time, Apple wants to provide a safe and trustworthy experience for customers. Government oversight is also something they would like to avoid.
Apple and Google have taken steps to educate users before making such purchases and Apple's Touch ID fingerprint reader is a welcome enhancement. A 15-minute window before a password or finger swipe is required helps, but a lot of damage can be done in 15 minutes. Reich sees the industry maturing, and as customers become wary, the popularity of traditional fixed-price gaming apps is growing. King will have to demonstrate flexibility to make today's IPO more successful than Zynga's was.
UPDATE: The stock priced at $22.50 per share but fell to $19 by close of it's first day of trading. King sold 22.2 million shares and raised $500 million.

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France’s most notorious rogue trader is heading to prison after the country’s highest appeals court upheld a three-year sentence for Jérôme Kerviel but scrapped a fine of nearly €5 billion.
The decision ends a five-year saga for the man from humble Breton origins whose web of transactions at Société Générale on the eve of the financial crisis caused one of the world’s biggest trading losses and almost destroyed a French banking institution.
Kerviel, 37, welcomed the verdict as he continued a walking holiday in Italy, which began with a visit to Pope Francis. “This is super good news. That’s the only thing I’m going to say. I’m walking on,” he told reporters on a pilgrim’s route near Parma.
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In his bid for a third term, New York Governor Andrew Cuomo scored a huge endorsement Wednesday from failed 2016 presidential candidate Hillary Clinton.
At Hofstra University Long Island, the site of her first debate with then candidate Donald Trump in 2016, Clinton spoke glowingly as she endorsed Cuomo.
“We need leaders who stand up for progressive values and stand up to those who try to turn neighbor against neighbor and sow seeds of division,” Clinton told convention delegates, after almost 100 percent of them voted to nominate Cuomo for a third term as Governor.
“Most of all, we need leaders who believe in producing results and getting things done,” she added.
Cuomo had not been expected to appear on Wednesday; nevertheless, bearing a bouquet, he met Clinton midstage after her 13-minute speech.
“This brings back good memories of the first debate in 2016,” Clinton told the convention crowd. “That was a little bit like a reunion. The kind of reunion where you’re cornered by that person you least want to talk to. Despite that, it was a great night — mostly because I won.”
Many in the delegate crowd were less than amused, particularly as the occasion carried all the fanfare of an incumbent rally and made clear Clinton’s snub of progressive female candidate and ‘Sex and the City’ star Cynthia Nixon.
Clinton, vocal for years advocating for more females in politics and famously urging people worldwide to ‘vote for women’ running for office, cited Cuomo’s extensive executive ‘experience’. Cuomo, according to Clinton, is just better suited to fill the office than Cynthia Nixon, who has never held any kind of public office.
While her endorsement of Cuomo will certainly confuse her hard-line followers, Clinton told the crowd that Democrats are poised to lead New York and the entire nation.
“So much of the progress we have seen in the United States has happened because we have pushed open doors and opportunity for people who have been shut down,” she went on. “And we, my friends, are not going back.”
When she spoke at Rutgers University in March, Clinton encouraged women who were running for office for the first time: “It’s worth it to go out there, to advocate for what you believe and to be the person trying to make the change you want to see.”
In an article she wrote for Cosmopolitan magazine last year, Clinton again urged women to enter politics. “The day after election day, I said that women and girls are valuable and powerful and deserving of every chance and opportunity in the world,” the article read.
“I believe in that message more fiercely than ever. You are valuable and powerful. You are eminently qualified and capable. And I cannot wait to see how you use your unique gifts and skills to make your community, our country and our world a better place.”
Unless you are Cynthia Nixon, apparently.
Nixon, the Working Families Party candidate, arguably presents a strong challenge from the far left, and may represent new state party leaders challenging the ‘old guard.’
The Working Families Party formed twenty years ago with the intent of moving the Democratic Party farther to the left, clashing repeatedly with Governor Cuomo. They embraced underdog Nixon, and have endorsed her for the September Democratic primary. The WFP’s progressive slate includes support for the reelection run of Senator Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY), who accepted their endorsement in March.
As for Cuomo, Clinton celebrated his achievements, such as increasing the minimum wage, enacting gun-safety laws, providing free tuition at SUNY and installing paid family leave.
Cuomo has long ties to the Clintons; he served as housing secretary in President Bill Clinton’s cabinet.
Sharing the convention stage with Hillary Clinton Wednesday, Cuomo dismissed any criticisms and praised her public service.
“Hillary Clinton was, in many ways, in my opinion, a great champion for women empowerment when it was hard,” he told reporters. “And she was a real pioneer.”
Cuomo endorsed Hillary’s presidential run shortly after she announced in 2015.
Nixon also was a Clinton supporter, telling reporters in 2015 “I am definitely a Hillary person.”
Evidently, despite her rhetoric to the contrary, Clinton does not support all female candidates.
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Sony takes over the Xperia S AOSP project, previews it
Sony announced that it has taken the lead on the Android Open Source Project for its popular Xperia S smartphone. The exercise began back in August when Jean Baptiste Queru, Google’s Technical Lead of the AOSP announced it. The current progress on the Sony Xperia S has been demonstrated in a video, which appeared in the Sony developer’s blog. See it below.
Sony has taken the lead because from Android 4.2 Jelly Bean on, the Xperia S will not remain as the target handset of the main AOSP branch. However, the current progress on the Xperia S will not go to naught – Sony will maintain the AOSP for the device at GitHub, where developers are encouraged to step in and help.
Stock Android 4.1 Jelly Bean has worked out quite well for the Sony Xperia S with most of the hardware functioning properly, including the SD card, Wi-Fi, and all sensors. The audio and modem are also working, but Sony won’t release its binaries right now for proprietary reasons. The next planned step is to bring Android 4.2 to the smartphone.
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Scandal Mountain Antiques #2
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Release date: April 18th, 2023
I received a complimentary ARC copy of A Wealth of Deception (Scandal Mountain Antiques #2) by Trish Esden from NetGalley and Crooked Lane Books in order to read and give an honest review.
…Replete with a clever, intriguing, suspenseful plot, as well as a cast of quirky interesting and dynamic characters, this entry was an entertaining read…
Having read and reviewed Trish Esden’s first book, The Art of Decoy I am pleased to say the second in the Scandal Mountain Antiques series didn’t disappoint. Picking up where The Art of Decoy left us, Edie, Tuck and Kaya are struggling to keep Scandal Mountain Fine Arts and Antiques above water when they receive a desperate plea from a local, Annie, to give an appraisal and purchase a few items from an estate. Needing a boost, they jump at the chance, hoping for some hidden gems that could bring in some quick cash. When pursuing through the items Edie notices what looks like a collage from the artist Vespa, who is heating up the art scene with her “outsider art.” Annie is embarrassed by the dark piece and claims the collage was made by her brother Erik in a rehabilitation program for those with traumatic brain injury. When Edie begins to question the provenance of the collage the mystery begins to surface but when clues begin to emerge depicting something more nefarious Edie puts herself in the crosshairs of a murderer and scandal that puts her and everyone she loves in danger.
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After a career spent representing the people and companies that need to file bankruptcy, Richard Dauval has decided to sit on the other side of the table. A little over a year ago, Dauval was appointed to the Chapter 7 Bankruptcy Trustee Panel for the Middle District of Florida, Tampa Division. There are 17 trustees who sit on the panel, and between them, they administer all of the 3,000 Chapter 7 cases that are filed annually in the Tampa Division. See Trustee Locator
Dauval was apprehensive about administering cases against his colleagues but stated that the transition has not been as awkward as he first anticipated. Read Richard's Bio
“Sure, it’s strange. After all those years sitting in Court with your fellow Debtor lawyers, all of a sudden you are pitted against each other.”
Dauval has spent the past year “learning how to do [his] job all over again,” but says he is very happy with his decision and excited for the future.


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* Honda to halve exports from Japan in 10 yrs - Asahi
* Move in line with Honda’s plan to reduce exports globally (Adds background)
TOKYO, Oct 5 (Reuters) - Honda Motor Co will halve exports of vehicles made in Japan over 10 years to tackle the rising yen, a newspaper reported on Wednesday, citing an interview with the automaker’s chief executive.
The move would be in line with Honda’s stated plan to sell 80-90 percent of vehicles produced in various regions around the world in the local markets to reduce the impact of currency swings.
Honda CEO Takanobu Ito told the Asahi newspaper that the company would reduce exports from Japan to 10-20 percent from 34 percent in the business year that ended in March 2011 over the next decade.
Honda has said it would beef up its 660cc minivehicle offerings to boost sales in the shrinking Japanese market and try to keep annual output in Japan at about 1 million vehicles.
Honda built about 910,000 of its total 3.57 million vehicles in Japan last business year.
Shares of Honda climbed 2.5 percent in early trading, before falling back to end down 0.3 percent at 2,195 yen.
Honda said in February it would build more of its popular CR-V crossovers in North America instead of in Japan to cushion the blow from the strong yen.
Automakers are reeling from the rise of the yen, which hit a 10-year high against the euro on Tuesday and is hovering around 102 yen . The dollar is around 77 yen, compared with levels above 85 yen in April.
Shares of Toyota closed down 2 percent and Nissan fell 3.1 percent. (Reporting by Isabel Reynolds; Editing by Chris Gallagher)


Labadi Music’s BuMan connects with Skillz 8Figure on sultry Afrofusion number “Spend Time”.
Off the back of making a handful of guest appearances over the past year, most notable including his feature on DJ Kwamzy’s “Amanpiano To The World” EP; and Moorsound’s “Obaasima”, versatile Labadi Music act BuMan marks his return with sultry afrofusion sound “Spend Time”.
Produced by usual collaborator DJ Kwamzy, the song’s production swells from a thick bass bounce, layered with drums that flares to a full-bodied, piano-flushed sing-a-long.
BuMan features Skillz 8Figure on “Spend Time”, and the Ground Up act lays his calm vocals on the song with a shedding verse, crafting a mood type of song in the process.
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