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Particularly in demand in both the electronics and electrical industries, bright tin plating offers excellent conductivity – essential for this sector. For more than seventy years, we have been providing clients across the country with exceptional bright tin plating on a wide variety of products and components.
Bright tin plating works in much the same way as its sister application – dull (or matte) tin plating. It is a method of electroplating that deposits a thin layer of tin across the target metal components. It differs somewhat from dull tin plating, in that the particles of tin that are deposited are smaller than those in the dull tin plating process. These small particles of tin are what give the process its distinctive bright finish.
As with dull tin plating, the first step is to thoroughly clean the target metal or substrate, as any surface contaminants will impede the plating process.
Once we are satisfied that this has been completed, we select a solution best suited to the job’s specifications. There are several solutions we can use in this process, including methyl sulphuric acid, alkaline tin, or acid tin.
The substrate metal is then lowered into the bath of solution, where it will act as the cathode for the electroplating process. A direct current is fed into the bath, drawing the particles of tin to the substrate, where they will adhere to the base metal.
Bright tin plating has several applications across a number of industry sectors.
Most commonly used by the electronics sector, its resistance to corrosion and excellent conductivity make it a solid choice for the electrical transmission and power distribution industries, too.
Bright tin plating can also be found in regular use as part of the food industry, telecommunications sector, and medical industry, as well as both marine and aerospace sectors.
Bright tin plating is a versatile technique, capable of being applied to a multitude of different base metals.
These include stainless steel, regular steel, aluminium, copper, brass, and zinc, among others. Bright tin plating also offers superb conductive properties, and exceptional corrosion-resistance.
The bright and shiny finish that results from the process is both aesthetically pleasing, and easy to solder, part of the reason that it is in such demand throughout the electronics industry.


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Founded in 1847, and presently employing more than 1100 people, the Austrian Academy of Sciences is funded by the Federal Government. Its mission is to support all fields of science, with an emphasis upon basic research. It is a leading research, and research funding, institution in Austria and a key funder of ageing research. The Academy's research programme is strategically planned through the funding of research institutes, units and commissions, as well as within a framework of research programmes and collaborations with national and international institutions.
Since the late 1980s, a strategically planned programme on ageing research has been a thematic priority. The programme focuses upon basic biomedical research on ageing and led to the foundation of the Institute for Biomedical Aging Research (IBA) in Innsbruck in 1992. The IBA has the following specific research goal: To help to prevent age-related functional losses. Such losses are, for instance, alterations of the skin (wrinkles), lower muscle tonus, decreasing function of the sensory organs (eyes, ears) and of the vascular and the immune systems. This is where gerontology needs to analyze aging processes at a cellular level and to elaborate the mechanisms which are responsible for these age-related dysfunctions. Measures that decelerate age-related functional impairments will improve the quality of life in old age. Aim to fight age-related diseases: such as infections, urogenital tract diseases, tumors, Alzheimer's dementia and atherosclerosis. A better knowledge of the aging process of each organ system is a prerequisite for the prevention and healing of these conditions. The results will also be applicable for the development of new diagnostic tools and therapeutics. Total budget for 2007: 3.9 million Euro (2.172 million Euro by the Austrian Academy of Sciences, the rest by additional funding).
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The Institute conducts ageing research in the following four divisions: Pathology, Immunology, Endocrinology and Molecular and Cell Biology. The OeAW also funds the Vienna Demography Institute, which regularly undertakes research into ageing. Its age-related research focuses on the description, analysis and projection of the age structure of the Austrian population, the demographic structure, living arrangements and health status of the elderly population and the consequences of demographic ageing for economic, social and health policy. Focus also lies on the analysis of intergenerational relations, attitudes towards policy on ageing and retirement and preferences for living as an elderly person. The scientific activities of every OeaW research institute are reviewed yearly by a board of national and international experts (Kuratorium)

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The food industry stands as a cornerstone of human Foodstate.ca civilization, providing sustenance, pleasure, and a lens through which we explore culture and innovation. In this article, we embark on a journey through the expansive terrain of the food industry, examining the trends, challenges, and transformative forces that shape the way we cultivate, produce, distribute, and consume food in the 21st century.
1. From Farm to Fork: The Modern Food Supply Chain
The modern food industry is a complex web connecting farmers, producers, distributors, retailers, and consumers. The journey of food from the farm to the fork is a testament to the intricate supply chain that ensures a diverse array of products reaches our tables. Innovations in logistics, transportation, and technology have streamlined this process, reducing waste and increasing efficiency.
2. Innovations in Agriculture: Cultivating Sustainability
As the global population burgeons, the demand for food rises in tandem. The food industry is responding with innovations in agriculture that prioritize sustainability. From precision farming and vertical agriculture to the adoption of regenerative practices, farmers and producers are working hand in hand with technology to cultivate a future where food production is environmentally conscious and economically viable.
3. Culinary Trends: A Tapestry of Flavors and Preferences
The food industry is a dynamic canvas that reflects evolving culinary trends and consumer preferences. From the rise of plant-based diets to the popularity of global flavors and the demand for clean-label products, the industry adapts to the ever-changing tastes of a diverse and discerning consumer base. Food companies that embrace innovation and flexibility find success in navigating this vibrant landscape.
4. Technology’s Impact: From Farming to Fork Tracking
Technology has permeated every aspect of the food industry, ushering in a new era of precision and transparency. Blockchain technology is revolutionizing supply chain traceability, allowing consumers to track the journey of their food from its origin to the store shelves. This not only ensures food safety but also empowers consumers to make informed choices about the products they purchase.
5. Challenges and Solutions: Navigating the Food Landscape
The food industry is not without its challenges, from addressing food insecurity and reducing food waste to grappling with the impacts of climate change. However, within these challenges lie opportunities for innovation. Sustainable practices, circular economies, and community-focused initiatives are becoming integral components of the food industry’s strategy to create a resilient and equitable future.
6. Global Collaboration: A Shared Responsibility
In an interconnected world, addressing the complexities of the food industry requires global collaboration. Governments, businesses, and consumers must work together to create a food system that is not only abundant but also just and sustainable. Initiatives that promote fair trade, ethical sourcing, and equitable distribution of resources contribute to a food industry that serves the needs of all.
The food industry, a tapestry woven with the threads of agriculture, technology, and culinary artistry, is at the forefront of shaping our collective future. As we navigate the challenges of the 21st century, the industry’s ability to adapt, innovate, and collaborate will determine its success. From the farmers tilling the soil to the chefs crafting culinary masterpieces, and from the researchers developing sustainable practices to the consumers making mindful choices, the food industry is a collaborative effort to nourish not only our bodies but also the planet. It’s a journey of resilience, responsibility, and, above all, the shared commitment to feeding the future.

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The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and Food and Drug Administration have lifted the pause on the Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine.
- The label for the vaccine will be updated to include a warning for blood clot risks.
- The FDA said vaccinations with the J&J vaccine can pick up beginning Saturday.
The rollout of the Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine was paused by the FDA and the CDC after there were reports of blood clots in people who received the vaccine, as I explained for the Deseret News.
Experts explain end of J&J pause:
- “Safety is our top priority. This pause was an example of our extensive safety monitoring working as they were designed to work — identifying even these small number of cases.”
- “We have concluded that the known and potential benefits of the Janssen COVID-19 Vaccine outweigh its known and potential risks in individuals 18 years of age and older. We are confident that this vaccine continues to meet our standards for safety, effectiveness and quality. We recommend people with questions about which vaccine is right for them have those discussions with their health care provider.”
Dr. Rochelle Walensky, the CDC director, said in a statement that the pause was an example of the COVID-19 vaccine process working.
- “As we always do, we will continue to watch all signals closely as more Americans are vaccinated. I continue to be encouraged by the growing body of real-world evidence that the authorized COVID-19 vaccines are safe and effective, and they protect people from disease, hospitalization, and death. I urge anyone with questions about the COVID-19 vaccines to speak with their healthcare provider or local public health department.”
The decision to approve the vaccine again came hours after the CDC’s Advisory Committee for Immunization Practices recommended lifting the pause on the J&J vaccine, according to CNN.
- “Everything is on the table,” Fauci said, according to USA Today. “My estimate is that we will continue to use it in some form. I doubt very seriously if they just cancel it. I don’t think that’s going to happen. I do think that there will likely be some sort of warning or restriction or risk assessment.”

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Gill OKs smoking, tobacco regs
GILL — The Board of Health accepted two new sets of regulations restricting the sale and use of tobacco and other nicotine products on Tuesday, to take effect June 1.
Gill is the latest county town to pass some form of the regulations, based on templates originating with the Massachusetts Department of Public Health’s Tobacco Control Program.
Mary Kersell of the Substance and Tobacco Prevention Partnership of Franklin and Hampshire Counties has been working to present model regulations developed at the state level to the health departments of the partnership’s member towns and tailor the regulations to individual communities since early last year.
Gill’s version of the sales regulations cap tobacco sales permits at three.
Board member Randy Crochier said the town currently has one active permit, for the Mobil gas station convenience store on the French King Highway.
Retail sale of cheap cigars — those costing less than $2.50 apiece — is limited to packages of four or more.
“The rationale for that is to keep the price high, because a big deterrent for youth is price,” Kersell said.
Also banned are blunt wraps, which are tobacco leaf tubes sold hollow to be stuffed with smokable substances, often marijuana.
The regulations also ban tobacco or non-medical nicotine sales by any establishment with a health care component, including pharmacies, drug stores, or grocery stores containing pharmacies or drug stores.
Kersell said some of the regulations might seem a little over the top for a small community like Gill, which has no such stores, but the measures provide preemptive protection.
The second set of regulations govern smoking in the workplace and public places.
Kersell said the aim is to protect workers, and the regulations include language closing exemptions for private clubs in the existing state law. The regulations ban smoking on town-owned playgrounds, swimming areas, athletic fields and within 20 feet of the entrances to public buildings.
Smoking is also banned in private clubs or membership organizations, such as the Schuetzen Verein, as well as in the town’s lone bed and breakfast.
Crochier said the board received no responses to two newspaper announcements. Language that might have prevented smoking on the golf course, and which member Ed Galipault said might have raised opposition, was clarified.
Kersell said e-cigarettes are subject to all the same restrictions as regular cigarettes in the regulations, although this may change if the Food and Drug Administration rules they are legitimate smoking-cessation aids.
Buckland, Wendell, Montague and most recently Shelburne have already passed sales or sales and use regulations based on the templates.
The partnership includes 11 Franklin County towns: Greenfield, Montague, Wendell, Deerfield, Sunderland, Shelburne, Buckland, Whately, Gill, Heath and Leverett.
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The cutback on the Department for Transport-run East Coast Main Line will result in direct services between Glasgow Central and King's Cross being cut from 13 per day to two from May next year.
East Coast said the new timetable would create 19 new services and two million extra seats a year on the line.
However, Bob Crow, general secretary of the RMT rail union, said there had been "a carve-up behind closed doors which would reduce to a skeleton service the important East Coast Main Line connection into Glasgow".
He said the decision would have "dire social and economic consequences and with an impact that will be felt right along the East Coast route".
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Rio Tinto has pledged $US2.4 billion ($3.2 billion) to develop the Jadar lithium-borates operation in Serbia, a project that it says will transform the company into the largest supplier of lithium in Europe.
Jadar is one of the largest greenfield lithium projects globally and is expected to produce battery-grade lithium carbonate used in electric vehicles.
The company stated that the project would be a key part in strengthening its portfolio for the world’s transition to cleaner energy sources.
According to Rio Tinto, Jadar will allow the company to become the largest source of lithium supply in Europe for the next 15 years once production starts.
The project will also produce borates for use in solar panels and wind turbines.
Rio Tinto chief executive Jakob Stausholm said the company is confident in Jadar’s potential and, subject to approvals, it was ready to invest in the project.
“Serbia and Rio Tinto will be well positioned to capture the opportunity offered by rising demand for lithium, driven by the global energy transition and the project will strengthen our offering, particularly to the European market,” Stausholm said.
“It could supply enough lithium to power over one million electric vehicles per year.”
The $2.4 billion investment will be one of the largest industrial investments in Serbia’s history with a 4 per cent indirect contribution to its gross domestic product (GDP).
It is expected to create 2100 jobs during construction and 1000 mining and processing jobs.
“The Jadar deposit and its unique mineral, Jadarite, discovered by Rio Tinto geologists in 2004 contains high-grade mineralisation of boron and lithium, supporting a long-life operation in the first quartile of the cost curve for both products,” Stausholm said.
Jadar is subject to approvals, permit and licenses with Rio Tinto committing to ongoing engagement with local communities, the Government of Serbia and the public.
“We are committed to upholding the highest environmental standards and building sustainable futures for the communities where we operate. We recognise that in progressing this project, we must listen to and respect the views of all stakeholders,” Stausholm said.
Jadar will include an underground mine along with electric haul trucks and a benefication chemical processing plant. It will also adopt dry stacking of tailings to adhere to high environmental standards.
Rio Tinto is anticipating first saleable production in 2026 which is backed by a 25-35 per cent increase in lithium demand over the next decade.
The site will be ramped up to full production in 2029, producing around 58,000 tonnes of lithium carbonate, 160,000 tonnes of boric acid and 255,000 tonnes of sodium sulphate per year. This would make the company one of the top 10 lithium producers globally.
Rio Tinto will aim to produce 2.3 million tonnes of lithium carbonate at Jadar over its expected 40-year mine life.


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Northern Star Resources is purchasing a gold project near its Carosue Dam operations from KalNorth Gold Mines.
The Kurnalpi gold project, situated 85 kilometres north-east of Kalgoorlie, comprises a number of tenements including M28/70, which Northern Star’s Carosue Dam subsidiary (NSCD) has agreed to purchase from Petalyn Fisher for $4.6 million.
The total purchase consideration is $18 million.
The agreement, which includes a break fee of $180,000, is subject to a number of conditions including KalNorth obtaining shareholder approval.
The company anticipates a meeting with shareholders will be held in late April or early May.
The new deal comes days after Northern Star sold its entire 17.5 per cent stake in copper explorer Venturex Resources, with mining services company Mineral Resources picking up a large portion of the interest.
Northern Star's Bill Beament will be leaving his role as chairman in July to join Venturex as an executive director.


In 2003 there was too much rain, in 2002 too little. But last year favorable weather brought Maryland farmers bumper crops, increasing their revenue by 18 percent.
Wheat farmers, whose revenue rose 60 percent, had the biggest gain.
Maryland farmers brought in $1.74 billion in cash receipts, according to a report released Tuesday by the Maryland Agricultural Statistics Service. That figure reflects gross sales by the state's roughly 12,000 farms in 2004.
The cash receipts figure tells just half the story. It does not reflect production costs, especially rising energy prices.
Farmers' gains varied depending on what they produced. The crops that showed the biggest gains over 2003 included field corn, up 36 percent, and vegetables, up 32 percent.
Maryland's leading commodity, in terms of receipts to farmers, was broiler chickens, with a record $628 million collected in 2004, a 27 percent increase over 2003. After broilers, the biggest commodities were greenhouse and nursery products ($360 million, up 11 percent), milk ($196 million, up 22 percent), field corn ($120 million) and soybeans ($112 million, up 30 percent).
The increases reflect "ideal growing conditions," said Norman Bennett, director of the Maryland field office of the U.S. Department of Agriculture's National Agricultural Statistics Service. "Everything just came together."
Even some crops whose prices sagged this year, such as soybeans and corn, still performed well because of record yields, according to the study.
"It rained," said Lynne Hoot, executive director of the Maryland Grain Producers Association. "And that makes all the difference."


Avenue A Water Park
For a refreshing way to enjoy hot summer days, Hutchinson operates three interactive water parks open to the public. They are provided free of charge.
All of the parks are open Memorial Day through mid-August.
Avenue A Water Park is at the corner of Washington Street and Avenue A in downtown Hutchinson.


The fines for not using a mask outdoors starts again from today, Christmas Eve.
Regarding the catering service, the Health Minister stressed that it is recommended to use the mask when not seated – that is, until the customers sit at their table.
In addition, from today, especially for the supermarkets or the public transport, it is mandatory to use a double mask or a mask of high protection N95 (KN95)
In a clarifying question, Mr. Plevris underlined that the use of mask is also mandatory in churches as well as that we are also obliged to use a mask in theaters, cinemas and entertainment venues.
Masks: The fines for violating the obligatory use of masks
Outdoors, the fine provided for natural persons, who do not wear a mask, amounts to 150 euros, as it was set in 2020.
As for the hospitals, according to the new Joint Ministerial Decision, when violating the use of mask or exceeding the limit of companions/visitors per patient, a fine of three hundred (300) euros is imposed.
It is reminded that, when violating the use of mask inside a hospital, a doctor’s office and a diagnostic center, the fine amounts to 1,000 euros for the company/legal entity.
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Covid-19 pandemic in Greece: 3,190 new infections on Sat.; 9 related deaths
A total of 134 patients remained intubated in hospital ICUs
Monkeypox: “It is not like Covid-19”, said Prof. Magiorkinis
The cases "will increase, but not at a worrying level", estimated the Professor
Greece and France sign revised film co-production agreement
This agreement is a revised version of the 1973 agreement between the two countries
Greek tourism: Problems for the tourism season – Lacks of transport staff
Delays and even cancellations of flights create problems to the large number of Northern Europeans coming for holidays to Southern Europe
EasyJet: It will cancel more than 200 flights in the next days
EasyJet faces also some problems with its IT systems
Tourism: Athens became again a top tourist destination
A sharp rise in tourism from America is also noted
Annual Athens bike ride: Traffic restrictions on Sunday
Regulations blocking car traffic will be introduced as early as 07:00 on Sunday and last until 13:00
Former EU Commission leader: Greece has nothing to fear in terms of security
What the former Italian prime minister and former European Commission president, Romano Prodi, stated
Supermarkets: The Mart announces a deal with Eurobank
The wholesale chain proceeded with the acquisition of 9 stores of its network leased from Eurobank
Seizure of Greek-flagged ships: Greek FM’s demarche to Iran’s ambassador
The Greek ministry said that an Iranian navy helicopter landed on the Greek-flagged ship sailing in international waters 22 nautical miles off the coast of Iran


A row over pay for drivers at paving group Marshalls has resulted in a ballot for strike action, which could result in disruption to supplies at Travis Perkins and Jewson.
Significant changes to the verification of container weights coming into effect this summer could spark chaos at UK ports, according to haulage companies.
S&S Distribution, the Kent-based haulier snapped up by Palletline last year, recorded a pre-tax loss shortly after its purchase, newly published accounts show.
The UK’s warehouse property stock will have vanished by the end of the decade due to demands from internet retailers, unless there is an unprecedented increase in construction.
A Web-based freight consolidation system, allowing hauliers servicing Heathrow Airport to notify members of spare capacity on their vehicles, is to launch this year to clean up the air around the complex.
Consolidated results for the Woodside Haulage group of companies show that the County Antrim operator saw pre-tax profit soar 42% last year.
Ferguson Transport (Spean Bridge) increased turnover by almost 11% last year, despite downturns in some of the sectors it operates in.
Two companies that flouted London’s Safer Lorry Scheme (SLS) by using vehicles not fitted with safety equipment have been prosecuted and fined. D&R Grab Hire and What A Load of Rubbish were stopped by officers and found to be in breach of the SLS traffic regulation order by having no Class VI mirrors or sideguards fitted to their vehicles. The two companies appeared at City of London Magistrates on 9 December and were fined £500 each and made to pay […]
The FTA has demanded assurances from Scotland’s transport minister that the Forth Road Bridge will re-open to all vehicles on 4 January.
A public consultation has been launched into proposals for a new lorry parking area as an alternative to Operation Stack in Kent.


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This EXE patch allows the player to speak to creatures that are under the effect of the charm creature opcode (used by charm, dire charm, and domination spells and abilities) in Baldur's Gate II. The normal behaviour in Baldur's Gate II is that talking to charmed creatures would be suppressed, and a string displayed in the text area reading "A mind controlled creature cannot speak to you." This behaviour is hard-coded into the BGMain.exe, with the relevant code shown below.
Conversing with charmed NPCs was a specific feature in Baldur's Gate I, since BioWare created dialogue that was uttered only when an NPC was spoken to when charmed. In Baldur's Gate II, this feature appears to have been disabled by the developers deliberately. The immediate ramification to this is that playing Baldur's Gate I using the Baldur's Gate II engine, as occurs in the case of using the modifications BG1Tutu, EasyTutu, and BGT-WeiDU, prevents the realisation of all dialogue uttered specifically by charmed creatures.
This EXE patch was created to remove the suppression of dialogue on charmed creatures, allowing charmed creature dialogues to occur in BG1Tutu, EasyTutu, and BGT-WeiDU. Additionally, this patch may open new possibilities for other Baldur's Gate II modifications.
The patch is installed through WeiDU, facilitating easy uninstallation and restoration of a backup copy in the case that glitches occur.
Extract 'A6CharmPatch_v1.rar' to your Baldur's Gate II installation directory.
Run the file 'Setup-A6CharmPatch.exe' that was created in the directory you nominated for extraction above.
Follow the on-screen prompts.
If the installation reports "Patched BGMain.exe at address <some number>", then BGMain.exe was patched successfully.
If the installation reports that "No patches made to BGMain.exe.", no changes were made to BGMain.exe. Please report it if this occurs, and give details as to your Baldur's Gate II version, distribution, and locale.
To uninstall this patch, run the file 'Setup-A6CharmPatch.exe' again, and follow the on-screen prompts.
USE THIS EXE PATCH AT YOUR OWN RISK. The author is not responsible for any damage to your game, computer, or livelihood that may be caused by this patch.
This EXE patch has been tested to function correctly and without increasing the frequency of crash-to-desktops, but only on a limited number of differing BGMain.exe executables. Hence, it is not guaranteed that the patch will work correctly on your specific Baldur's Gate II version, distribution, and/or locale. If you find that this is the case, please report that the patch did not work or produced problems and give details as to your Baldur's Gate II version, distribution, and locale, so that the matter can be investigated.
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The US Citizenship and Immigration Services has quelled the notion that the Trump administration is considering a proposal to end visa extensions for hundreds of thousands of H-1B holders while their applications for green card are pending.
A USCIS spokesman told McClatchy, which first reported the existence of such a proposal, that the agency “is not considering a regulatory change that would force H-1B visa holders to leave the United States.”
Under the American Competitiveness in the Twenty-First Century Act (AC-21), H-1B visa holders are given extensions of one-year and three-year increments. According to the initial McClatchy report, the administration was considering ending the two extensions.
RELATED: Proposed move to end H-1B extensions may affect up to 400,000 Indians in US (January 2, 2018)
H-1B holders whose I-140 Immigrant Petition for Alien Worker form has been approved are entitled to a three-year extension under Section 104 of the law, while employees who have filed for Labor Certifications more than 365 days before their six-year H-1B visa term are granted a one-year extension under Section 106 of the legislation.
The McClatchy report had caused widespread panic among H-1B employees from India — more than two-thirds of H-1B holders are Indian nationals — with many newspapers reporting that, if the proposal is implemented, as many as 750,000 Indians and their family members would be forced to leave the United States.
RELATED: Will 750,000 Indians on H-1B be ‘self-deported’ from the United States? The answer is no. (January 7, 2018)
USCIS chief of media relations Jonathan Withington told McClatchy that that the “agency is considering a number of policy and regulatory changes to carry out the President’s Buy American, Hire American Executive Order, including a thorough review of employment based visa programs.”
However, he added, the “USCIS is not considering a regulatory change that would force H-1B visa holders to leave the United States by changing our interpretation of section 104(c) of AC-21, which provides for H-1B extensions beyond the 6 year limit.”
The spokesman said, “Even if it were, such a change would not likely result in these H-1B visa holders having to leave the United States because employers could request extensions in one-year increments under section 106(a)-(b) of AC21 instead.”
Withington told the publication that the agency had never considered such a change.
DHS mulling major change to H-1B visa program (January 2, 2018)
Indian American family faces deportation for $20 million H-1B visa fraud scheme (December 29, 2017)
Indian beneficiaries filing the maximum number of H-1B petitions since 2007 (December 15, 2017)
New H-1B visa reform of Trump might take longer for implementation (March 13, 2017)
Trump’s proposed changes in visa rules might result in fewer H-1B aspirants (February 6, 2017)
Will Donald Trump clamp down on H-1B visas? (November 12, 2016)
Trump rails against H-1B visas in new immigration plan (August 17, 2015)


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Come winter, it can be a bit more difficult to keep our little ones busy, as options like parks and swimming holes are less of an option. Yet, there are plenty of things to do with kids in Fort Collins during the winter,...
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PARIS, TX-- The Carter Bloodcare Center in Paris is in need of blood.
Director of Public Relations, Linda Goelzer, says the amount of blood is less than what's needed in the Paris area, and the center is experiencing a shortage of donors.
She says the amount of donors in August always decreases due to busy schedules.
The center is short on all blood types and encourages everyone to come out and donate.
For more information go to www.carterbloodcare.org

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Locals Protest against LGBT Senior House to Protect Their Much-Loved Garden
SAGE, a well-known advocate for old LGBT people, has laid out plans for a unique housing project for the aged LGBT community, but not everyone approves.
The plans, if seen to fruition, will culminate in Manhattan’s very first LGBT housing for the elderly. The ideas are however contradicted by residents who view the plan as destructive because it can only be possible after a garden, the "Elizabeth Street Garden," one of the locals’ favorite, is cleared off!
"Daily Beast" reports that two of such housing projects have finished in Brooklyn and the Bronx. There were no objections to the plans which made the project hitch-free.
Brooklyn’s is set to open sometime later in summer while that in the Bronx will not open till 2020. Manhattan’s, however, has encountered a significant hurdle and it has become somewhat controversial, with a large fraction of the residents coming together to oppose the project.
According to reports, the buildings already have a long list of people waiting for its completion, so they get to move in. Aimed at providing an environment free of criticism where aged people of the LGBT community can live happily, the project is rather well-thought out.
The almost unexpected objection posed by Manhattan residents is one that is a considerable threat to the execution of the plans.
It almost seems saddening seeing as how many people are looking forward to moving into the houses. Researchers have predicted that the opening will coincide with the widely publicized Stonewall 50th anniversary.
Findings have shown that people who publicly identify with the LGBT community tend to withdraw back into their shells becoming a recluse as they age. It is because of the stigma surrounding them which limits their housing and living situations generally.
Contrary to what one might think on first seeing the headline, the reason for the objection centers around the fact that the locals aren't ready to lose their much-loved garden. It may sound trivial, but it is fast gaining momentum after they filed a lawsuit and formed an opposition group called "The Friends of Elizabeth Street Garden."
The group has hired a lawyer, Michael Gruen who will be their figure of advocacy. Emily Hellstrom, a member of the group, said:
“When you have good urban planning you do not pit two desperate needs against one another as has happened here. This is bad urban planning.”
Hellstrom expressed confidence that their actions will elicit a good response from the court of law. Michael Adams, SAGE’s CEO also expressed optimism about the outcome seeing as the project is of great merit.


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Chhattisgarh CM Baghel detained at Lucknow aiport
Chhattisgarh CM and Congress leader Bhupesh Baghel staged a sit-in at the Lucknow airport for not allowing to meet Priyanka Gandhi, who is under house arrest at Sitapur.
Lucknow: Chhattisgarh CM and Congress leader Bhupesh Baghel staged a sit-in at the Lucknow airport for not allowing to meet Priyanka Gandhi, who is under house arrest at Sitapur guest house.
"I came to Lucknow to proceed to meet Priyanka Gandhi ji at Sitapur. But I am not being allowed to leave the airport," Bhupesh Baghel told news agency ANI.
Congress leaders and party workers across the country are protesting Priyanka Gandhi's detention.
On Priyanka Gandhi Vadra's detention, Congress leader P Chidambaram, said, " It's completely illegal and utterly shameful. She was arrested at 4:30 am, before sunrise by a male police officer. She is not been taken to a judicial magistrate so far yet".
Congress supporters continued to protest outside the PAC guest house in Sitapur where party leader Priyanka Gandhi Vadra is detained. She was detained on Monday while she was on her way to Lakhimpur Kheri.
"FIR registered against 11 people including Priyanka Gandhi Vadra, Deependra Hooda and Ajay Kumar Lallu for disturbing peace."
Eight people, including four farmers, were killed as violence erupted in Lakhimpur Kheri during a farmers’ protest over Uttar Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Keshav Prasad Maurya’s visit. Two SUVs were set on fire by angry farmers, reports said after they hit a group of protesters.
Uttar Pradesh Police allegedly pushed and manhandled her while she was headed to meet the families of four farmers killed during anti-farm laws protest in the state.
UP police have detained Priyanka Gandhi Vadra and slapped case under section 151 of IPC, (knowingly joins or continues in any assembly of five or more persons likely to cause a disturbance of the public peace). Congress leaders including Deepender Hooda condemned the police high handedness of detaining Priyanka Gandhi Vadra.

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Introducing The Workshop at PPL!
Hoping to learn a new skill in the new year? Looking for affordable ways to make or mend the things you need? Wish you had more crafting or technology gear to play with? Look no further than The Workshop at Portsmouth Public Library coming in 2020. The Workshop is a space for learning, crafting, making, mending and experimenting for all ages. To kick off, we’ll be offering a series of classes throughout the winter months.
Intro to 3D Design: Make A Skeleton Key
Wednesday January 29 | 6:30 - 8 PM
An introduction to basic 3D design using the free web-based software, Tinkercad. The class will cover creating an account, planning an object in three dimensions, using the basic tools in Tinkercad and creating a specific object. Must have familiarity with 3D printers and printing. For all ages 10+.
Space is limited. Registration is required! Visit www.cityofportsmouth.com/library/theworkshop to sign up. All attendees must have a safety waiver signed by an adult.
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• Cool technology classes in February to learn how to use a GoPro and experience virtual reality!
• Sewing & textile classes in March including embroidery and knitting!
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The Maine Arts Commission shall encourage the exploration, creation, exhibition and dissemination of Media Arts. This field includes film, video, television, multimedia computing, sound art , animation, computer-based generative work, electronics and actuators, interface art, use of innovative materials, the innovative recording or exhibition of media, and other analog and digital art forms.
Media Arts is a field that the Maine Arts Commission has recently devoted resources to support. There is some overlap with this program and the Community Art program, the Performing Arts program, as well as some programs at Maine’s Film Office. The Media Arts program was created to support contemporary artwork that is informed by technology as well as to encourage the collaboration between artists and other sectors, such as media production and energy technology.
For more information please contact the Media Arts and Performaing Arts Director at the Maine Arts Commission. Kerstin Gilg, 207/ 287-6719 - firstname.lastname@example.org


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The LOPSI group uses ultrasonic technology for high accuracy positioning in small indoor areas. By measuring the time-of-flight (TOF) of ultrasonic signals propagating from several static beacons to a mobile node, its position can be computed by multilateration techniques, usually with an accuracy around 1 cm.
- Development of new ultrasonic transducers based on flexible ferroelectret materials (EMFi), in order to improve the system’s bandwidth and control the transducer’s directivity.
- Modulation and codification of ultrasonic signals with Code Division Multiple Access processing (CDMA) techniques, for simultaneous operation with multiple transducers and precise ranging; in essence, replicating with ultrasonic technology the main features of the GPS positioning system.
- Robust multilateration positioning in the presence of outliers in the time-of-flight measurements
- Autocalibration methods to determine the position of the network of beacons


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What is osteoarthritis?
What is osteoarthritis?
Osteoarthritis (OA), also known as degenerative joint disease is characterized by progressive degradation ( breakdown) of cartilage. OA is the most common joint disease for middle-aged and older people. In advanced stages of the disease, limb dysfunction due to joint pain, deformity, contracture and muscle atrophy is a handicap in daily living. Although osteoarthritis can affect any joint in the body, it primarily affects the knees, fingers, thumbs, spine, hips, and the great (big) toes.
What causes osteoarthritis?
- Mostly related with age
- Most common
- Joint abnormality,
- Malignment of the lower extremity,
- Repetitive ( sports related) or acute trauma,
- Infllamatory arthritis (rheumatoid, psoriatic, gout arthritis),
- Septic arthritis (infectious arthritis),
- Metabolic disorders ( acromegali, ocranosis, wilson’s disease, hyperparatiroidism,
- Blount’s disease
- Perthes disease
- Ehler Danlos Syndrome
- Epiphyseal Dysplasia
- Slipped Capital Femoral Epiphysis
- Lower limb Length Discrepancy
Who is affected by primary osteoarthritis?
- Among adults 60 years of age or older the prevalence of symptomatic knee OA is approximately 10% in men and 13% in women
- Post-menopausal women have an increased incidence of knee osteoarthritis compared to men.
Symptoms of osteoarthritis?
- Pain : develops gradually over months or years. Increases with activities that put stress on the joint, such as running or prolonged walking.
- Joint swelling: tends to increase slowly over time.
- Sensation of grinding : seen in more advanced disease.
- Deformity: usually varus deformity of the knee.
Diagnosis of osteoarthritis
- A complete history ( trauma, metabolic disease, systemic disease, inflammatory disease, genetic disease…)
- Evaluation of prominent symptoms
- A thorough examination of the effected joints and extremities
- Imaging : weight bearing X-rays ( gold standart). Computerized Tomography Scan and Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) if necessary.
- Blood tests and tests on joint fluid aspiration material may be essential to rule out inflammatory, infectious and metabolic arthritis especially if the joint is particularly swollen and
Treatment of osteoarthritis
The type of treatment depends on the patient’s age, overall health, activities, occupation, and stage of OA.
- Non-surgical Treatment :
- Medications: (topical pain medicines and oral analgesics including nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory medications, NSAIDs).
- Intra-articular injections: Platelet rich plasma (PRP), autologous adult mesechymal stem cell, steroid, hyaluronic acid .
- Exercise: isometric land- and water-based
- Intermittent hot and cold packs (local modalities).
- Physical, occupational, and exercise therapy.
- Weight loss (if overweight).
- Healthy eating, managing diabetes and cholesterol.
- Supportive devices : braces, orthotics, shoe inserts, cane, or walker.
- Surgery: will help to relieve pain and restore function when other medical treatments are ineffective especially with advanced stages of OA.


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The Newcastle Knights suffered a 36-12 defeat against Brisbane on Thursday night but took heart from the performance of new boy Anthony Milford who impressed on debut.
The Knights are priced at 14/1 to make the top eight this season but they continue to struggle after picking up just three wins all season.
Coach Adam O’Brien says there was a lot to like about Milford’s performance as the playmaker got a full game under his belt.
"I don't think it looked his first game in a long time," he said. "He had some really good touches early and I was like: 'Oh, hang on, this is going to be a fun night'. I think there were a few things he would like back in the second half, as (do the rest of) us as a team."
Newcastle were well in the game at 14-12 late in the second half but the Broncos ran away with it in the closing stages. They were not helped by a contentious decision by the bunker when a Selwyn Cobbo try was allowed to stand despite an obvious obstruction in the build up.
But O’Brien was not using that as an excuse. “(The missed obstruction call) is no reason for that scoreline at the end. It’s inexcusable,” he said. “I get that it took a bit of wind out of the sails. It didn’t help.”
Meanwhile Ponga was also impressed with Milford and thinks there is even more to come.
"I thought he had some quality touches. He's pretty quiet in nature in and around the joint, but on the field he's quite vocal," he said. "I think he's only going to grow as well with the team.”


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The biggest cryptocurrency exchange in the United States, Coinbase, does not want its clients to utilize the Tether stablecoin. Instead, it is paying rewards on its USDC stablecoin.
It was emphasized that USDC is one of the most recognized and trustworthy stablecoins, backed by “excellent reserves.” This action was a jab at the dominant stablecoin on the market, Tether.
In addition, USDC is issued by Circle, a firm linked with Coinbase that co-founded USDC in 2018. Coinbase has now enabled free transfers between USDT and USDC to encourage clients to switch.
Now, more than ever, stability and confidence are of the highest importance to clients, as stated by Coinbase. Over the previous two years, USDC’s market share has increased at the cost of USDT, thus many users tend to concur.
Grant Thornton LLP, one of the nation’s top audit, tax, and consulting companies, attests to USDC’s monthly openness, according to the statement. “USDC is unusual in that it is backed 100 percent by cash and short-term U.S. bonds held by U.S.-regulated financial institutions.”
Tether has not yet released a comprehensive audit, although it insists that its reserves are completely supported. On December 2, the company struck out at the mainstream media’s fear-mongering over increased loan risks.
The majority of Coinbase’s income is derived from above-average transaction fees. As a result of gloomy market circumstances and low volatility, that income has risen this year, therefore the decision to provide free transfers is unexpected.
Disclaimer: The information provided in this article is for informational purposes only and should not be construed as financial or investment advice. Cryptocurrency investments are subject to market risks, and individuals should seek professional advice before making any investment decisions.


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Alexander Zavaly grew up in the Ukrainian Republic of the Soviet Union, in the town of Alexandria (Ukrainian: Oleksandriia), about an hour’s drive west of the Dnieper River and five hours’ drive southeast of Kiev. He lived there from the age of six, when his family first relocated there, far from the icy mining town of Vorkuta, above the arctic circle, where he had lived since his birth in 1955.
As a child, he was gifted with the ability to draw, but had little opportunity to develop his budding talent. Alexandria was another mining town and his father worked the mines like most of the men in his family, who had no real connection to the world of art.
“So I was a typical self-taught artist, someone who had no initial art literacy,” Zavaly told me in Russian, via instant messaging on VKontakte, the Russian social media platform. Indeed, his life might have taken a very different path had he not met Stepan Nikolenko, a well-known artist in Alexandria who taught at the college there. Zavaly sneaked into Nikolenko’s lectures about art while he was finishing with his own courses at the university. The professor, he says, “infected” him with art and guided him on the path to truth.
Nikolenko counseled young Alexander to pursue his drawing, and after he finished with school in 1978, Zavaly went to the Kuban region of the USSR, in the North Caucasus, where he joined the faculty of art and technical graphics at the university in Krasnodar. From that point on, Zavaly says, “I always worked as an artist, albeit in different genres: as a decorator, interior designer, theater and film artist, as a prop maker and model maker, book illustrator, portrait artist. What was demanded by society at that moment was what attracted me.”
“I have absolutely no breakthrough qualities,” he adds, referring to his ability to market or advertise his work, “and I’ve always naively thought that talent will break through on its own, that’s still the Soviet perception in us. So everything took off on its own, without producers or advertising campaigns. My work has gained some popularity, but I’m not recognized on the streets, I’m not asked for autographs.”
Yet a simple internet search of “Alexander Zavaly” turns up endless examples of his work, and though some of it has been shared with his permission, unfortunately a lot of his art has also been pirated. “I saw an ad on the Internet,” he recalls, “For sale: a copy of Alexander Zavaly’s painting ‘Keeper of Dreams’ — a very bad copy, by the way!”
And Western sanctions on Russia have made it difficult, if not impossible, for him to sell his work outside of his country. “No one has benefited from the sanctions,” he says, “but they are an inconvenience to everyone. What can I do to help? I can allow connoisseurs of my art to download the paintings themselves, print them out, and use them, but not for commercial purposes.”
I asked him if he has any favorites among his prolific collection. “Paintings are like children,” Zavaly said, “you love them all. Audiences love the ‘Keeper of Dreams’… I like those paintings which are long-nurtured and complicated in the execution, in which warmth and love are invested [such as] ‘The Universe and the Planets.’” He also likes philosophical works such as “The Water has Gone” and “999 Points.” And ironic paintings such as “Conflict of Interest.”
Military themes are common in his work, which often features carefully detailed military uniforms, weapons, and vehicles. Like most young men growing up in the Soviet Union, Alexander served two years in the Soviet Army. Though World War II, known as the Great Patriotic War in Russia, was already over when Zavaly was born, it was still a raw memory, “and all the men in my family fought,” he recalls, including his father and two grandfathers. “One grandfather and an uncle were killed, all fought with the Germans, except my father, he fought with the Japanese, and he went to war — having barely reached the age of conscription in 1943 — as a teenager and came out as a mature, brave sergeant, commander of an anti-aircraft gun, shooting down Japanese ‘Zeroes.’”
“At that time,” Zavaly continues, “everything was saturated with the shock of loss and the euphoria of victory. The country was licking its wounds, the military theme was extremely popular in society.”
In spite of these factors, Zavaly had no plan to join the military and hoped he could avoid it on account of poor health. But in the end, he and his classmates all graduated with college degrees and military certificates. “So I became a commander of a motorized rifle platoon and received the epaulettes of a lieutenant,” he remembers. “But it did not mean that we would automatically go to the army. Most of us did, but I was ‘lucky.’ After some time I received a summons. I put on my uniform and went to command a platoon in the GDR [East Germany].”
“I won’t curve my soul,” he adds — using a Russian idiom which means “I’m not gonna lie”— “and say that I went with desire, but I served 2 years with dignity, got the hang of it, became a good officer and now I think the Army gave me a lot in terms of organizing my ‘inner space,’ finding my center, self-assertion, responsibility. It was like straightening a blade on a stone.”
“Thank God, I did not participate in combat,” Zavaly continues, “but I have encountered NATO soldiers in peaceful situations, literally head-to-head and nose-to-nose. As a rule it happened in Berlin, in Treptow Park, where there is a monument to the Warrior-Liberator in honor of our common victory over Germany, which we — and they — liked to visit.”
The idea of painting cats in military garb was at first just a private way that the artist could combine his love of cats and his fascination with the history of military uniforms. “But at first it was just a funny picture for my own use, ‘for the soul,’ he recalls. “I wasn’t going to put it on public display, as there were doubts about the ethics of such an image. Then I noticed the favorable reaction of my friends and the public. I started to develop the theme, not only military men, but also cosmonauts, fairy-tale characters, poets, and rock musicians appeared. But I think that this ‘cat’ theme, in the end, played a cruel joke on me. On the one hand they brought me fame, but on the other hand they overshadowed my other serious part of creativity, for the sake of which I do art. I hope that this publication will at least partially correct the imbalance…..”
To be fair, Zavaly did paint dogs — Nazi dogs, which were, appropriately, German breeds. But not everyone was pleased. “The ‘dog people’ still resent me for that painting,” he says. “They say that I paint cats as positive characters, while I portrayed dogs as Nazis. But who else could be used in this capacity, if not a German Shepherd and a Doberman, which just ‘asked for’ this role!”
Of course, as you have already seen above, Zavaly paints many different subjects, not all of them military, and not all of them cats. But cats do play a special role in his life. “Cats have always accompanied me,” he says. “They come and go. All my cats are rescued from a difficult, tragic fate, but now they are surrounded by love and care. There are three of them. Belyash, Sonya, and Glasha. Belyash, because he is white [the Russian word for “white” is “beliy”] and Russian-speaking people will smile when they hear this name, because this is the name of a kind of meat pie.”
Throughout his career, which began in 1978, Alexander Zavaly has painted cats, dogs, and just about everything else. “I was a free artist, fed only by my talent. I took on any artistic work: I painted Lenin, political slogans of the Communist Party, painted murals in schools, decorated interiors and painted portraits to order. And I always painted genre paintings for exhibitions. In 1990 I had my personal exhibition in Moscow. The painting ‘Breakthrough of the Noosphere’ was purchased by the Ministry of Culture of the RSFSR (Russia). My paintings are also in art museums of Krasnodar, Kaliningrad, private collections.”
But the most interesting stops along his creative path, Zavaly says, were in the theater and cinema. “‘Torikos’ is a city theater, where I worked as chief artist for 5 years,” he recalls. “This year marks 20 years since my first movie project, ‘Keys to the Abyss,’ where I worked as a set designer. Later there were such famous projects as ‘The Apostle,’ where I designed sets and even played a cameo role. The film about 28 Panfilovs (about the defense of Moscow in 1941), ‘The Last Frontier.’ I am in love with working in the movies to this day.”
Today, Zavaly works in a museum where he puts his unique talent to use every day, creating portraits of historical figures, reconstructing historical events and building complex dioramas and detailed scale models.
“Everyone should do their own thing,” he says, “a teacher should teach, a doctor should heal, an artist should paint, politicians should do politics, the main thing is to be honest so that you are not ashamed of your deeds before your conscience, children and ancestors.”
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Congresswoman Suzanne Bonamici (D-Oregon) held a July 12 roundtable in Beaverton at the Portland Community College Willow Creek Center to discuss a bill she reintroduced last month, H.R. 2659. The Opportunities for Success Act proposes providing financial aid to lower income students to participate in paid or unpaid internships.
The roundtable saw a wide-ranging discussion on the cost of higher education and the importance of student internships that facilitate a successful entry into the workforce. Roger Thompson, vice president for enrollment management, represented the university, joining stakeholders from the state’s institutions of higher education, students, employers, and members of the Oregon Student Association.
The bill proposes the creation of a grant program for Pell grant eligible students who want to take advantage of paid or unpaid internship opportunities but can’t afford it. The program will function similarly to other campus-based aid programs. Funds will be distributed by the Department of Education to eligible schools based on the proportion of Pell-eligible students at the school. The amount of the grant will vary based on the location of a student’s internship, the length of the internship, whether the internship is full-time or part-time, and whether the internship is paid or unpaid. In the case of a paid internship, a student may receive a stipend only if he or she would otherwise be unable to afford to participate in the internship.
Bonamici (BA ’80, JD ’83) represents Oregon’s 1st congressional district, which boasts a particularly large concentration of UO graduates living in Washington County, parts of Portland and the northwest tip of the state. She is a member of the US House Committee on Education and the Workforce.


This is the second of two articles exploring efforts at bridging the nuclear weapons gap between France and West Germany during the final decade of the Cold War. This gap existed in various ways: in the two countries’ respective international standing, with the relationship between Paris and Bonn complicated by France's possession of nuclear weapons; in their alliance choices, with their differing approaches to NATO military integration and strategy; and in their tactical nuclear military options (inseparable from conventional options), with the two countries fundamentally at odds over desirable procedures. The first article, published in the previous issue of the JCWS, explores the period from 1981 to 1986. This follow-on article covers the years 1986 to 1990. Although ultimately the dilemmas of nuclear sharing proved impossible to resolve, progress was made in the final years of the Cold War in narrowing differences between the two countries, whose bilateral relationship has been crucial for Europe and the West as a whole in the post–Cold War era.


Huddersfield Town winger Ramadan Sobhi has denied rumours of a move back to hometown club Al Ahly in January.
The Terriers ' forward had been linked with a winter move to his former side after the Reds' Confederation of African Football (CAF) Champions League final loss to ES Tunis.
The Cairo-based side were beaten 4-3 on aggregate by the Tunisian champions last week, leading Al Ahly president Mahmoud El Khatib to promise the fans a number of incoming transfer in January.
That led to rumours of a return to Egypt for the 21-year-old, despite his agent, Nader Shawky, denying the rumours to TV station Sada El Balad.
The Town man's agent said: “ Ramadan will continue playing for Huddersfield till the end of the season and there are no plans for him to leave in January."
And now Ramadan, who has made just two appearances for the Terriers this season after a £5.7m summer switch from Stoke City due to injury, has responded to the rumours, seemingly shutting the door on a January move to Al Ahly, but not ruling out a future return.
He told ONSport [via KingFut.com ]:“No one has spoken to me from Al Ahly, but I am ready to help the team anytime. I am always there.
“However I have a contract with Huddersfield, and I want to do something with them.”
When asked if he could rejoin Al Ahly on loan in January, Ramadan answered: “Huddersfield want to keep hold of me, I do not think they want to loan me out, they have just signed me a few months ago.”


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MR. TREVELYAN'S " CAWNPORE."
To THE EDITOR OF THE "SPECTATOR."
2 Clarges Street, May 1, 1865.
yourdast week's number, the writer of an article entitled Mr. Trevelyan's Cawnpore charges me with want of veracity, and adduces an instance in support of the charge. He says, "There is literally no foundation for many of the incidents which Mr. Tre- velyan records,—such as that the women always shrieked when shot was fired at the barracks."
The passage in my book to which the reviewer refers runs as follows :—" At first every projectile which struck the barracks was the signal for heartrending shrieks, and low wailing more heart- rending yet ; but, ere long, time and habit taught them to suffer and to fear in silence."
This account is taken from the printed words of Captain Thom- son, an eye-witness and a survivor. He writes :—" All through this first weary day the shrieks of the women and children were terrific. As often as the balls struck the walls of the barracks their wailings were heartrending, but after the initiation of the first day they had learnt silence."
As I have been accused in your columns of a crime which is no light one in the eyes of honest men, I trust that my defence may appear there likewise.—I remain yours faithfully,
G. 0. TREVELYAN.
[Our charge of inaccuracy was based upon many parts of Mr. Trevelyan's book; upon its general spirit and tone; and it is no answer to quote one particular assertion, in which he is probably right and we wrong, and cite a third person in support of it. We stated, for instance, that Mr. l'revelyan's book is so full of inac- curacies that he has not even quoted the inscription on the well at Cawnpore correctly. Can he deny that? How does he prove that poor General Wheeler went whimpering about ? " And how can- he substantiate his assertion that the Calcutta community of '57 was "a pack of bullies? "—En. Spectator.]

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How the Up-and-Coming Wealthy Choose Advisors
These investors “are constantly searching for a more valued relationship and are open to the idea of switching primary advisors in order to attain it.”
Banks Must Step Up Digital Game to Woo the Wealthy
The more banks connect digitally with their clients, the greater the chance they have to inspire brand loyalty, according to the SEI Futurewealth report.
Newly Affluent Unimpressed With Advisors’ Use of Tech and Investment Strategy
Up-and-coming affluent people are unimpressed with the way advisors use technology to show them how to invest their money, according to a new study.
World’s Rising Wealthy Lead Information Age: Futurewealth Report
Wealthy people around the world have high levels of engagement with the Internet’s future possibilities, with important implications for the wealth management industry, according to a new study.
Advisor Poll Shows Growing Confidence in Romney Win
In a poll conducted in mid-June, 52% said Romney would win the election.
SEI Testing Wealth Platform for Advisors
SEI is running a pilot program to improve its administrative and operational platform for advisors, with a full launch planned for the first quarter of 2013.
Elite Global Consumers Grow More Conservative: Futurewealth Report
Wealth creators around the world are less confident about their ability to make money this year, according to a report released Tuesday by Scorpio Partnership as part of its ongoing Futurewealth Project.
SEI Financial Advisor Survey Says Clients Are 'Very Concerned'
A recent survey of 150 top financial advisors working with wealth manager SEI found that advisors continue to spend more of their time reassuring existing clients than actively acquiring new ones.
Top FA Survey Says: Clients 'Very Concerned'
SEI Advisor survey finds that financial advisors have to spend most of their time addressing investors' concerns with growth, giving the FAs less time to work with prospective clients.
New report: Hedge fund success depends on performance, greater transparency
In the wake of the worst year on record for hedge funds, hedge fund managers should expect to see wider-ranging and more in-depth scrutiny of...

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The Niyogi House (নিয়গি বাড়ি) is located at Pukur Para (পুকুর পাড়া) of Singair Upazila. It is a old house built by Ganesh Chandra Niyogi more than 100 years ago. The household comprises of three structures, the principal and largest one is in severe ruins. Not only has the entire roof fallen down, anything that once formed this roof has now disappeared. The large arched doors and windows including their frames too are not to be found anywhere. It had a spacious corridor running the length of the building inside.
Another large building, though too in a dilapidated state is currently being used as the hostel of the local college. The smallest structure that once served as the kitchen has been renovated and is currently being used as accommodation by the Head of the Department of Economics of the same institution. He was there to proudly show us around the premises.
Within the inner compound of the buildings, there is an old well, which shows more waste than water some fifteen feet below. Date inscribed there 1334 Falgun (ফালগুণ) on the wall of this well, declaring this to be at least 87 years old.
On the way to Singair Bazar from Manikganj, next stop is called Pukur Para. The place is named as because of many ponds once there. ORB team were here to visit the ruins on a house once owned by Ganesh Chandra Niyogee. You may came across a fairly large pond on the way. The Niyogee household is just a few steps away from this pond.
There are many bus services start from Gabtoli and Gulistan to any places in Manikganj. Those are for example, BRTC Bus Service, Shuvojatra Bus Service, Padma Line etc. The fare is 40/-
Aricha Launch Ghat, Manikganj to pabna/kajirhat. Fare is 35/-
From Paturia to Rajbari. fare is 30/-
1. Manikganj residential boarding (Private)
208, Shahid Rafique Road, Manikganj, Bangladesh
Room and bed number:
singel- 16, Double- 10
2. Nobin Residential Boarding (Private)
Manikganj basstand, Beside Nobin cinema hall, Manikganj, Bangladesh
Room and bed number:
singel- 15, Double- 7
3. District Council Board house (Government)
Beside Shahid Miraj Tapan Stadium, Manikganj, Bangladesh
There is a significant number of old houses and a museum named Shaheed Rafique Sriti Museuem situated in this Upazila. So, You may prepare a Itinerary to visit all these places in a day out trip to Singair Upazila of Manikganj District.
There are restaurants nearby to check on.
If you are travelling Singair Upazila of Manikganj District then there will be a significant number of options come to your hand for paying a visit. A traveler or explorer who is interested in travelling old houses, then we may suggest whenever you will reach there at Singair Bazar, you would rather take a left turn and cover a distance of around 7-8 km to get there at the old house name Shahrail Boro Bari (সাহরাইল বড় বাড়ি) situated nearby Charigram Bazar. We could not revealed actual history as it is not being well documented anywhere about this Old House.
It seems hard for ORB (Offroad Bangladesh) team to recover the elaborate background history of this place until there is any publication or thesis report being found. We observed people calling this house a zamindar Palace as it is very common trends in our country to name a Old house Zamindar Bari .
So far our experts team can assume is that this House could be a part of Zamindari estate previously as we have discovered so many palatial houses around the same district. But considering the structure, the building layout, and the decorative patterns that are still visible in open eyes we can say at best, it was possibly the residential block of the eminent officials of the estate.
Interviewing the local folks we came to know that this property belonged to two Saha brothers named Ram Mohon Saha and Koushik Saha who allegedly sold off the property to its current owner a former Member of Parliament, before migrating to India. The owner we were told is planning on dismantling the damages and renovating the building.)  => Array ( [name] => Nawabganj Ansar Camp (Painna Bari & Teli Bari) [post_id] => 10248 [post_link] => http://offroadbangladesh.com/places/nawabganj-ansar-camp-painna-bari-teli-bari/ [thumb_link] => http://offroadbangladesh.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/1-300x169.jpg [post_content] =>
Nawabganj is one of the prominent regions in Dhaka containing a large number of old buildings and Zamindar Bari, Amongst the archaeologically or historically famous buildings the most well-known ones are Hasnabad Church, Braja Niketon,the Baghmara Moth, the Bakshanagar Church and the residence of Khelaram.
But there are also several lesser known old buildings, mostly set up by merchants lived that region previous years, who were traders of various kinds of produces, including salt.
Over time, many of these buildings have fallen prey to locally influential land grabbers. Most of these buildings are in a state of ruins, desperately requiring due attention. Some buildings have been acquired by the Ansar & Village Defense Party (VDP), a paramilitary force of the government, and the authorities have renovated some of these structures and maintain them fairly well.
It includes the House of Harihar Ghosh, the Ansar Commandant’s current office which is now known as Nawabganj Ansar Camp (Painna Bari & Teli Bari), Loknath Saha’s House and a few more houses.)  => Array ( [name] => Sonargaon Folk Art and Craft Museum [post_id] => 11157 [post_link] => http://offroadbangladesh.com/places/sonargaon-folk-art-and-craft-museum/ [thumb_link] => http://offroadbangladesh.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/SAM_00541-300x240.jpg [post_content] =>
There is a folk art and craft museum for the visitors & tourist travelling in Sonargaon. Sonargaon Folk Art and Craft Museum remains open from morning to afternoon (9 AM to 5 PM). Wednesday and the Thursday, this museum is closed for weekend. This is prosperous with several unique collection those you'll never find at any other place. Some are lost from our country, and only those are remains. The main museum building is placed at the "Sardar Bari". "Sardar Bari" was built by a Hindu Zamindar of Sonargaon in 1901. Alike the other Zamindar house of that period, this one also looks like Indian houses, but the shape of the house was looked like the European Palaces. The baroque decoration and the elaborated painting on the plaster of the building are really eye catching.
Lok Shilpa Jadughar (Folk Art and Craft Museum) of Sonargaon was established by Bangladeshi painter Joynul Abedin on March 12, 1975.
It will cost you 10 taka to enter the museum area. Its a vast area, and will take you lots of time to round the area. You'll find a art gallery of "Zainul Abedin" inside the museum area. There are two Exhibition Galleries inside the museum. Both of them consist of some status showing the local life of Bangladeshi people, for example farming, woman working etc. Also you'll find the miniature version of the several boats from my country, which are now a days vanished after competing with the mechanical vehicles.)  => Array ( [name] => Alexander Castle [post_id] => 21791 [post_link] => http://offroadbangladesh.com/places/alexander-castle/ [thumb_link] => http://offroadbangladesh.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/P_20151013_170743_1_p-300x169.jpg [post_content] =>
Alexander Castle is one of the most amazing and renowned structure in Mymensingh District. It was built by Maharaja Suryo Kanta Acharya Chowdhury(মহারাজ সুর্যকান্ত আচার্য চৌধুরী) in 1879 in the memory of the 1st zilla magistrate of Mymensingh Mr. N .S Alexander at the time of Jubili festival. It covers an area of 27.155 acres.
It is a nice small archaic building having two Greek statue at both sides of the front gate. Though the arms of those statues are currently broken, but still those looks great. The whole building is placed over a high plinth, probably to avoid the flood from the nearness river.
It cost 45000 taka at that time. Alexander Castle is a two storied building made by metals and woods in a high concrete base. This building was used as a rest house for the guests of Maharaja Maharaja Soshi Kanta Acharya Chowdhury. Many great personalities of the world stayed at this castle when visiting Mymensingh city. Nobel Laureate poet Rabindranath Tagore arrived in Mymensingh around the midday of 15 February 1926. He stayed in the Alexander Castle as a guest for 4days. Mahatma Gandhi also stayed in this castle in 1926.
Lord carzon, Chittaranjan Das, Nawab Sir Salimullah, Kamal Pasha also visited Alexander Castle. This house was decorated by royal furnitures and items at that time. There is a big field in front of this house. You can see two fascinating silver statue which makes the place more beautiful. There is also a big garden and a pond still remains behind the castle. It is said that Maharaja used to keep big cats in his garden so he surrounded the garden with big still cages.At present this house is being used as library of teachers training college(male) in Mymensingh.) )
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I was really delighed that New Zealanders voted to retain MMP at the election in November 2011. MMP has resulted in a far more representative parliament and a stronger democracy. A review is currently underway to improve the way MMP works. Submissions can be made until 31 May 2012.
I’ve done a quick submission on a number of areas that the Electoral Commission must review:
The 5 per cent party vote threshold for a party to be eligible for allocation of list seats.
I support the lowering of the party vote threshold to 4% or below to compensate for the abolition of the one electorate seat threshold
The one electorate seat threshold for a party to be eligible for allocation of list seats.
The one seat electorate threshold should be abolished with a consequent lowering of the percentage of the party vote threshold. I support this because it is more consistent with the proportional nature of MMP and means everyone’s vote count, no matter where they live in New Zealand.
The effect of a party’s candidates winning more seats than the party would be entitled to as a result of the party vote on the ratio of electorate seats to list seats.
I agree with maintaining the status quo, so that an overhang is allowed. Changing the status quo will not resolve any issue of unfairness to parties or proportionality.
The capacity of a person to be both a constituency candidate and list candidate.
I agree with maintaining the status quo, so that dual candidacy is kept
Dual candidacy ensures greater gender and ethnic representation. The number of women candidates is declining (from 29% in 2008 to 28% in 2011) the creation of two mutually exclusive pools will require more women and a greater rate of attrition in both pools. The abolition may have the unintended effect of reducing the diversity of Parliament. Denying dual candidacy could drastically reduce the calibre of candidates standing for seats they are unlikely to win, short- changing voters as a result. If there was an unexpected swing to a Party, low calibre electorate candidates for that Party would be elected at the expense of higher calibre and more diverse list candidates.
The capacity of a list MP to stand as a candidate in a by-election
Maintain the status quo, allow List MPs to contest by-elections. There appears to be no reason why a list MP should not stand in a by-election.


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What's in a Thread?
A couple of weeks ago I posted some SEM photographs of threads taken from 17th Century needle laces on Instagram and it sparked quite a bit of discussion and many questions, so for this episode of TextileStories I wanted to tell the story of some of the research I have done looking at thread samples taken from 17th century laces.
It is amazing what we can find when we set our preconceptions aside and simply look. I would love to hear from anyone else who has been looking at fibres used to make lace as I think it is definitely research worth continuing!
P.S. This week it is probably better to view the YouTube version of the podcast as the slides will help you follow better, but it has also been published just as an audio as always.
You can download and read a couple of papers which I have written on the subject of analysing threads from antique laces here.
For more reading about the fashion for Italian lace in France during the 17th Century you can download the "Revolt of the Passements" from the University of Arizona’s digital textile archive via one of the links below:
A great translation of the poem "Revolt of the Passements" can be found here published in 1935 by New York’s famous Needle and Bobbin Club, the original text in French comes first and is followed by the English Translation: https://www2.cs.arizona.edu/patterns/weaving/books/unk_pass.pdf
Here instead is a copy of one of the Needle and Bobbin Club’s journals where the poem has been illustrated with examples from the Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York: https://www2.cs.arizona.edu/patterns/weaving/articles/nb30_pas.pdf

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Thu, Sept. 9 and Fri, Sept. 10; 12-8 p.m. daily
- Hwy 7 east is reduced to one lane between 21st Ave. N and 17th Ave. N
- Watch for alternating lane closures overnight
Information about upcoming traffic impacts will be posted as details become available. This project is largely complete. All lanes and turns are open. Crews will need lane closures in September to install traffic signals.


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Set forth at the Brasstown Bald where the trail starts at its parking lot. The journey then moves next to Track Rock Gap which is a high ridge trail where you should expect a significantly steep climb to it. This site is the Brasstown Cherokee village where Georgia High Point gotten its name that tells its history about a misunderstanding between the Cherokee who inhabited the land and the nearby settlers. The Arkaquah River also owes its name to a small watershed near the Track Rock Road.
Downhill from the Brasstown Bald the trail moves further to a challenging trek up and down on unnamed peaks that directs you to the Chimneytop Mountain.
The only uphill treks in this trail are Low Gap, Cove Gap, and another hill that had been left unnamed. The Chimney Top, on the other hand, is not really the peak on this trail. Cruising along the trail you will find yourself on a demanding downhill and uphill hike. Then you will come to a descent at the 4000′ mark that continuously retains it until the end of the trail. From the Chimneytop to the Low Gap, the pacing here is moderate and less strenuous.
Forward to the Locust Log Ridge, an easier trail leads over to Cove Gap approximately.9 miles on the way. Subsequently, set forth again to the climb up to Buzzard Roost Ridge. This is the mark of the west side tip of the Arkaqua River watershed. Located on the east side of this, Locust Log Mountain provides another scenic environment on this journey. Now descend quickly right after this narrow ridge trail where a change of elevation reads to more than 2100′. Then you will come to a halt at the final leg of this trail at Track Rock. Less water forms is to be expected in Arkaquah as it is more of a rock ridge trail.
However, just as a precaution, be extra careful during windy days and perhaps during sudden weather changes as the ridge tops can become very difficult to trek. Summertime may be the safest season to visit the ridge tops while you may also visit the trail during springtime when several species of flora sprouts and blooms its playful mix of colors and natural scent. Aside from hiking and trekking, you may also enjoy an al fresco picnic at the Brasstown Bald as you enjoy watching different people going about their own outdoor interests and activities.

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Medication abortion ("the pill") is offered at Planned Parenthood Great Plains' Comprehensive Health Centers in Overland Park and Wichita, Kansas, Little Rock, Arkansas, and Tulsa and Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. If you live in Mid-Missouri please visit a Planned Parenthood health center near you for abortion referral information. To make an appointment online, visit the Overland Park, Wichita, Little Rock, Tulsa, and Oklahoma City health center sites, or call 1-800-230-PLAN.
Surgical abortion is offered at Planned Parenthood Great Plains' Comprehensive Health Centers in Overland Park, Kansas, and Tulsa and Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. Our high-quality, specialized doctors provide abortion up to 21 weeks and 6 days. To make an appointment online, visit the Comprehensive Health Center, Tulsa, or Oklahoma City site, or call 1-800-230-PLAN.
- Leading medical experts like the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG) and the American Medical Association (AMA) agree abortion is one of the safest medical procedures.
- 1 in 3 women will have an abortion in her lifetime.
- Options education is offered at every abortion related visit at Planned Parenthood Great Plains health centers. A knowledgeable staff member will go through all of your options including adoption and pre-natal care should you decide to continue with your pregnancy.
- In Missouri, the state requires patients to sign an informed consent in-person, then wait 72 hours before the abortion procedure. In Kansas, patients can sign the informed consent online. The state requires you to wait 24 hours after signing and printing the online consent before the abortion. In Arkansas, patients must sign the informed consent in-person with your provider. The state requires you to wait 72 hours after signing your informed consent and before the abortion. In Oklahoma, the state requires you to wait 72 hours before your abortion. This waiting period begins as soon as you make your appointment on the phone or in-person.


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French TGV high-speed train maker Alstom is prepared to sell assets to secure early EU antitrust approval for its bid for Bombardier Inc’s rail division, people familiar with the matter said.
Alstom and Bombardier believe they have a strong case with few overlapping activities, even if EU antitrust regulators are not convinced by the concessions and instead opt to open a four-month long investigation, the people said.
Alstom’s bid for Bombardier, announced in February, is worth up to €6.2 billion. The French company wants to create the world’s No.2 train manufacturer, to better compete with Chinese leader CRRC Corp, in its second attempt at a deal, after the European Commission blocked its planned merger with Siemens last year.
The EU competition enforcer is likely to demand concessions, the people said. The deadline for concessions during the preliminary review is 9 July, with the EU decision due by 16 July.
The sources said Bombardier may also be willing to end partnering with Japan’s Hitachi on building high-speed trains, although the two companies dispute assertions that they are strong in this area.
Alstom declined to comment on concessions. Bombardier could not be immediately reached for comment.
“We have had a continuous and constructive dialogue with the European Commission and we will continue to maintain an open dialogue until the Commission announces its decision,” the company said.
The watchdog has singled out three concerns about the combined companies’ market power in signalling, high-speed trains and mainline rolling stock, the people said.
To address worries about mainline rolling stock, which refers to intercity and regional trains, the companies could sell capacity and/or technology or hardware, the people said.
“If we want to go quick in phase one, we can chose to do that, if we think we have a strong case, we can do phase two,” one of the people said, referring to the EU’s preliminary review and subsequent full-scale investigation.
Regarding onboard signalling systems, the solution is basically facilitating access to the software, which rivals can easily modify to allow legacy systems and new ones to interact, the person said.
With German, Chinese, Korean, Japanese, Spanish and Swiss rivals, the train building industry is very competitive, the people said.


text: Introduction: In Turkey, the gene expression profile test is not standard, so adjuvant treatment is planned according to clinicopathological factors. Therefore, we retrospectively analyzed important parameters that affect the decision on adjuvant chemotherapy, and also factors related to survival in stage IA breast cancer patients in Turkey. Methods: We retrospectively evaluated 347 stage IA patients. The relationship between the clinicopathological parameters and adjuvant chemotherapy was analyzed. Results: The median age and follow-up time were 52 years (range: 25-86) and 22.6 months (range: 1-113), respectively. The 5-year disease-free survival (DFS) and overall survival (OS) rates were 87.9% and 98.7%, respectively, but the median DFS was not reached. Age, estrogen receptor (ER) status, human epidermal growth factor receptor 2 (HER2) status, and the presence of triple-negative breast tumor (TNBC) were related to DFS, and lymphovascular invasion (LVI), penneural invasion (PNI), HER2 status, the presence of TNBC, and recurrence were related to OS (p < 0.05). Furthermore, age, menopausal status, multicentricity, grade, tumor size, necrosis, ER, the presence of TNBC, and HER2 were found to be related to adjuvant therapy decision (p < 0.05). All these parameters, in addition to LVI and PNI, were independent factors for chemotherapy by logistic regression analysis. Conclusions: In decisions about adjuvant therapy in stage IA breast cancer patients, clinicopathological factors should be kept in mind.