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Tehran's intentions to enter the European gas market still remain part of the political game played by Islamic Republic authorities to make the West more inclined to lift sanctions and restore its economic ties with Iran.
Statements by Iranian officials on Tehran's intentions to enter the European gas market still remain part of the political game played by Islamic Republic authorities to make the West more inclined to lift sanctions and restore its economic ties with Iran. To date, however, these statements seem to have had more effect on the behavior of the Russian government and its hydrocarbon companies than on European companies.
Since the late 1990s, Iranian authorities have been promising to help European countries decrease their dependence on gas supplies from Russia. Between 2006 and 2015, at the least, international sanctions were a major obstacle blocking implementation of projects that were supposed to ensure Iran's access to the European gas market. European corporations, fearing being hit by Western sanctions
, did not dare to develop a presence in the Iranian oil and gas sector beyond mere talks and discussions. Nevertheless, the adoption of the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action and the beginnings of a gradual lifting of limits on cooperation with Iran clearly demonstrated that the core of the issue was not rooted exclusively in the sanctions but rather also involved Iran's energy infrastructure. Iranian natural gas still will not reach the European Union market in the medium term.
Although Iran possesses the largest reserves of natural gas in the world, its extraction capacities and gas transport infrastructure are still underdeveloped. Consequently, Iran is unable to immediately increase its exports abroad. The output of Iran's gas sector is about 251 billion cubic meters per year, of which it exports only about 6 billion cubic meters. At the same time, Iran also needs to import relatively the same amount from Turkmenistan
to meet export obligations (which are reportedly twice as big as Iran's export capacities) and satisfy the needs of its northern provinces during winter. Iranian sources told Al-Monitor on condition of anonymity that the estimated investment needed to develop Iran's capacities to extract the natural gas and deliver it to external markets is immense - dozens of billions of dollars - making it difficult to accumulate the necessary funds and implement planned projects in a short period of time. Even in the best-case scenario, it will take Iran 3 to 5 years to reach an output of 307 billion cubic meters.
Nevertheless, such an increase in output does not mean that the export capacities of Tehran will rise adequately. This is largely determined by the structure of domestic energy consumption in Iran, which is dominated by gas. While promising to supply European countries
with gas, the Iranian authorities set the satisfaction of domestic gas needs as their real priority. And these needs are high and still growing. For the last several decades, the Iranian government has been actively promoting the idea of the substitution of other energy resources with natural gas. Consequently, the share of natural gas in the country's energy consumption basket is about 60%, while oil's share is below 40%. The government also continues to subsidize natural gas prices to its population, which also leads to a high level of consumption of this resource.
Given that the Iranian authorities are determined to continue the implementation of their programs aimed at decreasing the share of oil in the country's energy consumption by substituting natural gas for petroleum, by 2020 the giant's share of Iran's gas will be still consumed domestically. As predicted by some experts, even if Tehran is able to increase its gas production within the next 3 years, only 27 billion cubic meters will be available for export. The Iranian authorities also keep pursuing their diversification strategy, where the development of the petrochemical industry would likely heavily rely on the gas feed. Apart from that, it is necessary to remember that Tehran is implementing the enhanced oil recovery program, whose goal is to sustain a stable level of oil output at old oilfields by injecting them with gas. This program is also officially given priority over the gas exports.
There is also a difference between statements by Iranian officials about the prospects of natural gas exports
and Tehran's real plans. Iranian analysts told Al-Monitor that their government considers any projects aimed at the export of natural gas to distant countries (especially to Europe) as risky and too complicated to implement at the current stage. Instead, Tehran is interested in increasing its gas exports to its direct neighbors. Apart from the obvious economic dividends this would bring, Iranian authorities also want to create an economic leverage of influence on their not-always-friendly neighbors. Under these circumstances, from a mid-term perspective, the European gas market is not a top priority for Iran.
Finally, sanctions have never been completely lifted. US authorities are still reluctant to abolish the restraints put on financial transactions with Tehran. Consequently, European majors are only tiptoeing around potential projects in Iran
's oil and gas sector, and are still waiting for the time when they will be sure that there is no risk to work with Tehran. Under these circumstances, some local analysts close to the Iranian government told Al-Monitor, Iran scrounged up funding for small infrastructure projects of secondary importance. However, the main gas projects still remain without necessary funds and foreign contractors.
Russian authorities do not consider the challenge of Iran's natural gas to their interests in the European market
as negligible, even though Tehran over the next decade will hardly be able to represent a threat to the Russian presence there. However, Moscow tries to see the situation in the long term. Under these circumstances, the Kremlin does not exclude a scenario where, in the long run, Tehran finally carries out its promises to reach the European market.
However, even seeing Iran as a potential rival in this field, Russia still prefers cooperation
to confrontation. Moscow follows the judo principle of staying in full contact with your opponent and keeping him close. Consequently, wherever possible, Moscow tries to ensure that hydrocarbons flow in the direction it wants them to, and at the least tries to make sure that it has a stake in the energy projects of Iran. As a result, Gazprom and other Russian energy corporations demonstrate open interest in the development of Iran's gas production and gas infrastructure. This strategy of involvement in Iran's gas sector is supported and promoted at the top level of the Russian political elite.
During the Baku summit of the Azerbaijani, Russian and Iranian presidents in August 2016, Vladimir Putin
called for the necessity of closer cooperation and coordination in the oil and gas sphere, particularly over the shared use of existing pipeline infrastructure and joint development of Caspian
hydrocarbon resources. He formulated a plan to supply the northern provinces of Iran with natural gas via Azerbaijan in exchange for Iranian liquefied natural gas that Russian companies will receive in the Persian Gulf. The implementation of this project would allow Iran to decrease its dependency on Turkmenistan as its sole supplier of natural gas to the northern districts, while Russian authorities would be able to ensure that at least some Iranian gas will not reach Europe but instead will be channeled by Russian companies to other regions.


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WWE Superstar Mark Henry Gives a Heads Up on When He Plans to Retire
WWE Superstar “World’s Strongest Man” Mark Henry spoke with JSOnline about his future. The former World Champion says that after his current deal ends, he will be retiring from the ring. He just signed a new deal with WWE which will end in 2016 a little after WrestleMania 32. He does hope to still work with the younger talents backstage after he retires. Mark Henry was never the type to want the spotlight so he’s okay with his new role after he retires is a television one or not. I do hope that he wins the WWE Title before he retires. That is something that he truly does deserve. Watch his first World Title win below.

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Submitted to: Journal of Food Protection
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Publication Acceptance Date: 2/20/2001
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Interpretive Summary: Shigella bacteria cause gastrointestinal illness when consumed in foods. To control this bacterium in food, quantitative data are needed to determine the influence of food ingredients, processing and environmental conditions on its ability to survive. However, such information is not readily available. A study was conducted to determine the survival characteristics of Shigella flexneri as affected by factors (temperature, acidity) that have a major impact on bacterial survival. Studies were conducted using broth cultures adjusted to pH 2 to 5 and incubation temperatures of 4 to 37 deg C. Survival of the bacteria increased as temperature decreased and acidity decreased. Survival characteristics were described in terms of D-value and time to 99.99 percent inactivation. The data obtained will be used to develop a non-thermal inactivation model, which could be used by the food producer, food distributor, regulatory agency or the consumer to estimate the potential for survival of Shigella if present as a contaminant in food.
Technical Abstract: The survival characteristics of Shigella flexneri were determined in brain- heart infusion broth as a function of pH (2-5) and temperature (4-37 deg C). Stationary phase cells were inoculated into sterile media to give initial populations of 6-7 log10 CFU/ml. Bacterial populations were determined periodically by aerobic plate counts. Survivor curves were fitted from plate count data using a two-phase linear model to derive lag times and slopes of the curves, from which D-values and times to a 4-D (99.99 percent) inactivation (T4D) were calculated. Survival increased as temperature decreased and as pH increased. Bacterial populations reached undetectable levels (less than 1.3 log10 CFU/ml) at 37, 28, 19, 12 and 4 deg C after 5, 15, 23, 85 and 85 days, respectively, in media adjusted to pH 4, and after 1, 7, 9, 16 and 29 days, respectively, in media adjusted to pH 3. In media adjusted to pH 2, bacterial populations were stable for 2- 12 h at temperatures of 19 deg C or lower and reached undetectable levels after 1-3 days, while at 28 and 37 deg C the bacteria became undetectable after 8 and 2 h, respectively. In media adjusted to pH 5, bacterial levels decreased only 0.5-1.5 log10 CFU/ml after 75 days at 4 deg C and to undetectable levels after 135 days at 12 deg C, while growth occurred at the higher temperatures. These results indicate that S. flexneri is acid resistant and suggest that acidic foods may also serve as vehicles for infection with this bacterium.

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The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has added a new product to its bulletin. If you own this pet food, throw it out now.
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has added a new product recall to its bulletin, and this time the recall is for a pet food product.
According to the Food and Drug Administration listing, Bravo Packing is recalling all Ground Beed and Performance Dog products, which is frozen raw pet food.
The reason for the recall is because it’s believed this product is potentially contaminated with Salmonella and Listeria monocytogenes. Salmonella can cause illness in animals that consume it, as well as people who have handled the contaminated food.
Pets that are infected with salmonella can appear to be lethargic, have diarrhea or bloody diarrhea, fevers, and vomiting. Additionally, some pets can also have a decreased appetite and abdominal pain. In some cases, pets can be infected and show no symptoms at all.
The FDA states that if your pet has consumed any of the contaminated food, you should contact a veterinarian. For more information on this story, check out this link here.
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My entry for August is probably Pixies’ most iconic song. I read it’ll be one of the tunes that will be learned and performed during the JG UK workshop next month. Unfortunately I’m not one of the lucky ones to attend, but I bet it’ll be much fun.
The acoustic part is both exciting and tricky to learn. It’s a bit of an unusual progression with many barre chords and I could definitely feel my muscles getting sore by the end of the song.
The little lead line on electric is a bit of a finger twister with the fast hammer on and the bouncing between the top strings. It took me a while to get that down but once you do I think it sounds wicked.
@Jeff that sounded great, everything seemed to be on point. I’m not mega familiar with the track but your guitar tone seemed very close and the acoustic sounded very good. The parts were played with great timing. The video was good as well that must have taken some effort too! Good job all round.
That sounded great, Jeff. Video production was as @DavidP says polished. I thought the addition of the close ups was great as when I watch recordings done by those way ahead of me I think it’s super helpful being able to see the playing techniques etc.
Choosing the right song is probably the most important factor in providing enjoyment and you struck gold on this
Great production, incorporating solid acoustic and electric guitar playing with excellent tone to boot.
If I was going to be really picky I’d like you doing a Frank Black impersonation or somehow boost the vocals, but I know that’s not the exercise here.
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Step One Hundred and Seventy-Six
|Angel is driving to Boulder, CO for the Encampment (October 2014)|
Follow Knowledge today upon the hour. Allow its peace and its certainty to abide with you. Allow its overall direction to be discerned by you. Allow its potency to affect you. Allow it to give itself to you as you are now learning to give yourself to it.
In your two longer meditation practices today, using the word RAHN, enter deeply into Knowledge. Enter deeply into the presence of life. Enter deeply into this experience. Continue to direct your mind towards this accomplishment. Continue to set aside anything that affects you or holds you back. In this way, you train the mind and prepare it as well for that which is most natural to it to occur.
Follow Knowledge this day. If Knowledge indicates something and you are very certain about this, follow it and be observant. See what happens and try to learn to distinguish Knowledge from your impulses, your wishes, your fears and your avoidances. This must be learned through experience. In this way, Knowledge and everything that pretends to be Knowledge are drawn apart in contrast. This will provide for you greater certainty and greater self-confidence, which you will need in the times to come.
Practice 176: Two 30-minute practice periods. Hourly practice.
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It’s time to go Grecian on America’s Next Top Model All Stars!
America’s Next Top Model Episode Guide
America’s Next Top Model Cycle 17 Episode 9
ANTM Nikos Papadopoulos Summary – The CW
THE ALL-STARS HEAD TO GREECE — The women find out they are headed abroad to Greece and given the opportunity to collaborate with designer Michael Cinco on what could potentially be their final runway gown. At a photo shoot, one of the models is conflicted when they are asked to pose in underwear. André Leon Tally and Nigel Barker join guest judge photographer Nikos Papadopoulos and Tyra Banks on the judges’ panel for the elimination
Once again the models and their personalities will get to shine through as we see how fashionable they truly are. I’m praying that Allison does something killer. I’m worried that Laura will do something awful. What do you guys predict? And is it any secret which model won’t want to pose in her underwear? As long as Shannon’s still on the show, it’s her. It’s always her. I respect her decisions, but being a model with these kinds of limitations is just fruitless. And it’s ironic, because look at the picture to your left? Doesn’t that look like underwear? But it’s not, guys. It’s a bathing suit, so that’s okay for Shannon. The distinction is ridiculous. Ridiculous, I say!
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Vladimir Putin is a dangerous, authoritarian despot. This fact is illustrated both by current Russian domestic policy (towards minorities, opposition groups and free-thinkers) and foreign policy (in Ukraine and now Syria).
It seems likely to me that Russian intervention in Syria will have a fairly disastrous outcome. Putin’s military will almost certainly kill and maim many thousands of Syrian civilians in an attempt to prop up the vicious local dictator, Assad, who also routinely kills and maims Syrian civilians. It is a hideous state of affairs.
I don’t claim to know exactly what’s best for Syria and its people; but I am 100% convinced that turning it into Guernica writ large is not the solution. So I – and I hope all right-thinking people and governments – unequivocally condemn Russian policy in this case.
Get the hell out of there, Russia!
That said; the faux-outrage emerging from the United States government and media is nauseating. Any global condemnation of Putin is effectively undermined when the American government joins the chorus. So long as the US military is bombing hospitals in Afghanistan and providing active support to the murderous Saudi Arabian campaign in Yemen, their government should shut the hell up.
And why beholdest thou the mote that is in thy brother’s eye, but considerest not the beam that is in thine own?


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This is a great story. The blogger behind The Secret Diary of Steve Jobs, the hugely popular fake CEO blog by Apple’s chief, has been outed. And he’s none other than a well-established MSM journalist, Dan Lyons, a senior editor for Forbes.com. Dan authored Forbes’ much discussed cover story in November 2005: Attack of the Blogs. (He’s also the author of Options: The Secret Life of Steve Jobs, A Parody to be published in October.)
I haven’t been a regular reader of Fake Steve so it’s been a kick to plunge in and read the very clever skewering of Jobs’ persona. It’s a parody of CEO blogs in general (which are not candid enough, says Lyons – one of the reasons he started the blog) and of the kind of Silicon Valley insider blog that Apple CEO Steve Jobs might write – but of course never would because he tends to be a secretive kind of guy.
On the Profile page: “I love beautiful objects. I love creating them. Negative people upset me… I don’t call people. People call me.” And Jobs’ “interests”: Mock turtlenecks, trees, the color black, the color white, meditation, etc.
So is fake blogging the same thing as ghostblogging?
Well, no. Fake blogging is much funnier and, if well done, can be more effective at engaging readers. You can fake candidness much better than really truly being candid. And of course fake blogging is upfront about being “fake” which follows blogging’s best practice benchmark of being authentic.
Ghostblogging is just… fake. OK, you get the drift.
Oh, and the Through the Looking-Glass part? That a respected mainstream
journalist is writing the blog in flawless blog-ese and that a reporter for The New York
Times (and not a snarky blog like Valleywag) uncovered the fact. Lyons chortles over that on Fake Steve.
Rather than firing Lyons, BTW, Forbes is lionizing him (sorry, couldn’t resist) and will soon migrate the blog over to Forbes.com.
Just goes to show that writing chops are an essential prerequisite for a good blog, whether it’s authored by the CEO or the janitor. Too bad there aren’t more Jonathan Schwartz’s.
The Trial of Fake Steve Jobs – the “outing” of Lyons as the author of the blog by Brad Stone on The New York Times’ Bits Blog – Aug. 5, 2007
Note: there are currently 158 comments on this entry, almost all of them critical of Stone for spoiling the fun of the parody.
Fake Steve Jobs Outed (Reuters – Aug. 6, 2007)
Is it OK to ghostwrite a CEO blog? (on BlogWriteForCEOs – Sept. 19, 2006)
TechCrunch’s list of fake CEO blogs – Aug. 24, 2007


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Training to help people with severe mental health difficulties can take years to complete.
Yet thousands of prisoners across the county are tasked with providing many of the same services after just a few weeks of instruction, and can be woken in their cells at all hours of the night and called in to help often deeply unwell and sometimes dangerous prisoners.
The Samaritans’ Listener scheme was launched in HMP Swansea in 1991 to create a peer-to-peer mental health support structure within prison walls. A runaway success, it now operates in almost every prison in England, Scotland and Wales.
Like Samaritans volunteers on the outside, Listeners do an essential task, preventing suicide and self-harm through confidential and non-judgemental emotional support.
With mental health deteriorating in prisons across Britain, Listeners have seen their job remit expand beyond the scope of any training possible for an inmate.
“It’s like sticking a plaster on a shotgun wound,” says Chris Atkins, a filmmaker and former undercover journalist who became a Listener at HMP Wandsworth whilst serving the beginning of a five year sentence for fraud between July 2016 and March 2017.
“We could help a little bit but we couldn’t solve the core problems that were causing a lot of the despair.”
Atkins, who served as a Listener for 9 months, says the majority of the contacts he was helping were people who were severely mentally ill and should not have been in prison in the first place.
Mark Fairhurst, national chairman of The Professional Trades Union for Prison, Correctional and Secure Psychiatric Workers (POA), agrees, citing a need for specialised facilities for people whose mental illness had a strong influence on their crime.
Mr Fairhurst, who has been a prison officer for over 29 years, praised the Listener scheme but called for wider change.
He said: “It’s a very good initiative. It’s been very successful, but the point is that we shouldn’t have to resort to things like that.
“We’re dealing with more and more people with mental health problems and we struggle to meet their needs because they shouldn’t be in a prison they should be in an environment that’s conducive to their needs.”
According to an analysis by the Office for National Statistics, male prisoners are 3.7 times more likely to die from suicide than the public.
At the same time, a recent Ministry of Justice report showed that recorded incidents of self-harm in prisons reached a record high of 64,552 between 2019-2020.
This translates to 777 incidents per 1,000 prisoners and the latest chapter of an alarming seven year upward curve.
A House of Commons committee report cited staff shortages, insufficient mental health diagnoses and support, an outdated prison estate and prevalence of synthetic drugs as key reasons for the crisis in Britain’s prisons.
Atkins says the Samaritans do their best to support Listeners. However, with the scale and severity of severe mental illness in British prisons today, they face an almost impossible task:
“The training was very good, but there wasn’t training for ‘right, here’s how you spot a psychotic episode’, ‘here’s how you know someone needs more medication’, ‘here’s how you see the difference between schizophrenia and ADHD’ – there wasn’t any of that.”
The former prisoner and author, whose book A Bit of a Stretch: The Diaries of a Prisoner outlined many of the failings he saw during his time in HMP Wandsworth, said: “It’s a vicious circle. There’s only so much a Listener can say in that situation. They can help a little bit, but the core problems go way above our heads.”
Being on the frontline can take a heavy toll on Listeners.
“Talking to someone who has just cut their arm or talking to someone who is telling you how they are going to cut their arm, or talking to someone who is hearing voices in their head telling them to kill everyone – it’s quite intense,” Atkins said.
“Not only are you in the same room as them, you’re locked in and no one has a key.”
“If you want the session to end you’ve gotta hit the light and hopefully the officer will come and if they don’t you’re stuck with them, and that’s at the forefront of your mind – that that door is locked.”
Despite Samaritans offering frequent support to Listeners, such extreme experiences can create a risk of burnout and mental fatigue.
Atkins says speaking to fellow Listeners and writing his diary helped him cope.
Nevertheless, he believes his time as a Listener had an effect on his personality.
“I got very flat emotionally,” said Atkins, who was called out to see up to five people in a single day.
“I didn’t react to what was happening in front of me at all – because you couldn’t.”
Still, he says it has given him a fresh perspective, encouraging him to look for the deeper issues often hidden by angry facades.
Being a Listener can also have its benefits within the social fabric of prisons, conferring respect from prisoners and officers alike.
“As a Listener, you’re quite high up in the pecking order,” Atkins said.
“I was the one person who was going ‘oh my god mate are you alright, let’s talk about what’s upsetting you.’”
Atkins believes change needs to occur at a multitude of levels, including the wider perception of prisons.
He said: “There’s a mentality if you are tough on crime and brutalise people, you will, somehow, stop reoffending.
“The exact opposite is the case.”
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RHEB senses amino acids in order to recruit mTOR. Do we know if RHEB is more sensitive to some amino acids (like methionine) than other amino acids?
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I rarely frequent youtube, but recently received a link to this video by Igudesman and Joo - well worth watching! As a violinist and pianist with "small hands" myself, I found it especially appealing.
And for a rendition of "I will survive" like you've never seen before, check this out:
I've known a lot of musicians, but not many with the combined musical and comedic talents of these two.
Joo is of Korean heritage and was raised in England, according to his bio. I enjoyed hearing him count in Korean ("hana, dul, set, net").


Karpinski Engineering and Trinity Health Group recently began design work for major renovations in Buildings A and T on Nationwide Children’s Hospital’s main campus in Columbus. The $12-million project – $6 million of which is MEP infrastructure – includes renovation of about 90,000 SF. Design began in February and is scheduled for completion in August. Construction is planned for September of 2013 through September of 2014, and complex phasing plans are being developed to keep active areas of the building operational throughout construction.
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text: After the strange story of Halloween 3 comes a welcome return for Michael Myers, the true iconic figure of this film series. In this edition, we're back to basics and in typical horror style. We've got the psychotic killer that never dies on the loose, the female lead who should prove easy to kill, but never does, the eerie soundtrack, the topless female (who usually dies a horrid death), and a wealth of random actors that are only cast to get butchered. This is all we want from these movies and we have it aplenty here. There's still a real presence from Michael Myers that puts him right up there as one of the best villains in cinema, he doesn't say a word, yet is as menacing as ever. Whether it's the costume, the music, the superhuman strength, or the ability to jump out at scare at any given moment, these movies just creep me out every time. In this particular version, he wakes up from the coma he fell into after Halloween 2, and goes in search of his little niece. Of course he can't go from A to B as simply as that, and he manages to find the longest route in order to showcase the talents he has at slaughtering members of the town. My particular favourite is opting not to shoot someone after obtaining a shotgun, but instead impaling them on it, despite it being the bluntest object known to man - guess that makes it just all that more horrific. There is a particular reference to demonic possession in this concept which I've never picked up on in previous films so the ending was quite original, unpredictable, and well worked in my eyes. I have to admit, I wasn't expecting this to be quite as well thought out, but I guess you don't get the rights to become a legendary horror without thinking outside the box every now and then. Great film, from a classic series.


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One of the most important steps to staying connected while traveling abroad is purchasing an international phone plan. Many carriers offer international plans that provide access to data, voice, and text services in over 200 countries. These plans typically include a variety of options, such as a one-time fee for a specific number of days or a recurring monthly fee.
Use a Virtual Private Network (VPN)
A virtual private network (VPN) is a service that allows you to securely access the internet from anywhere in the world. This is especially important when traveling abroad, as it helps protect your online activity from hackers and other malicious actors. Additionally, a VPN can help you bypass censorship and access geo-restricted websites and services.
Consider a Global SIM Card
A global SIM card is a great way to stay connected while traveling abroad. These cards are pre-loaded with international call, text, and data allowances that can be used in over 190 countries. Additionally, they offer competitive rates and the convenience of not having to switch SIM cards when crossing borders.
Find Free Public Wi-Fi Hotspots
Public Wi-Fi hotspots are great for staying connected while traveling abroad, as they provide free access to the internet. However, it’s important to keep in mind that public Wi-Fi hotspots are often unsecured, which means they can be easily hacked. To stay safe, it’s best to avoid entering sensitive information while connected to a public Wi-Fi hotspot.
Utilize Travel Apps
Travel apps can be a great resource when traveling abroad. From flight and hotel booking apps to translation and currency conversion apps, there are a variety of travel apps designed to make your trip easier. Additionally, many of these apps are available for free, so be sure to take advantage of them.
Take Advantage of Social Media
Social media can be a great way to stay connected while traveling abroad. From sharing your experiences with family and friends to finding travel tips and recommendations, social media can be a useful tool for staying in touch and finding information.
Traveling abroad can be a great way to experience different cultures and explore new places. However, it’s important to plan ahead and consider the steps necessary to stay connected while traveling abroad. From researching your destination to purchasing an international phone plan, there are a variety of tips and tricks you should consider in order to make the most of your trip.

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Hey all, I’m a 50 year old father of 4 year old twin girls and I feel a little alone in my position. I’m very self conscious about the fact that I’m an older dad. We just moved to New Jersey (from Brooklyn) and we are in a community with tons of families. I find myself constantly looking at other dads and being jealous of their youth. My mind is always calculating how old I will be for all the milestones in my girls’ life. Anyone else out there in a similar situation? Any tips on how to stop worrying, or caring, about how old I am compared to other dads? Appreciate any help or advice.

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A total of 6 thousand tons of wheat seeds of Alekseyich and Bezostaya varieties will be delivered to Turkmenistan’s Mary province from Russia, the official Turkmen media reported on Monday.
More than 1,000 tons of the seeds, characterized by high yield, resistance to cold and drought, as well as to diseases and shattering, have already arrived in Mary province.
The seeds will be sown on a total of 35.5 thousand hectares in all districts of Mary provinces.
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It’s official. Wilson Chandler’s Chinese Basketball Association team, the Zhejiang Lions, has made the playoffs behind a 41-point, 18-rebound effort (be advised, the audio in the link is graphic) by Chandler. CBA Playoffs don’t begin until Feb. 22 at which time the seventh seeded Lions will face Stephon Marbury and the Beijing Ducks. First-round playoff series in China are best of five. At this point, the earliest Chandler can return from China will likely be the first week of March and even then it will take some time for he and the Nuggets to work out a contract both parties agree upon. Chances are good that Chandler and Gallinari will return at about the same time which should help propel the Nuggets to more wins as they make a push for a top seed in the Playoffs. For those interested in how Chandler and his fellow American basketball cohorts have fared in China, here’s a great piece in the New York Times on this issue.
After many days where rumors regarding Wilson Chandler’s possible overseas excursion to Italy bubbled atop the NBA landscape, a decision by the 6-8 small forward to play overseas was finally made that sent shockwaves across the basketball universe. On Aug. 29, 2011, Wilson Chandler officially signed a one-year contract to play with the Zhejiang Guangsha of the Chinese Basketball Association, and with that, his future as a Denver Nugget has been put on hold until at least April of next year. (more…)


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Thanks to De re coquinaria o L’arte culinaria by Apicio (1st century AD), today we know how the ancient Romans ate. Dinner was considered the most important meal, already starting in the early hours of the afternoon: it started with the antipasto and was followed by at least three courses and a dessert. A typical characteristic of Ancient Roman cooking was the combination of contrasting flavours. The Roman cooks used to camouflage the food that each time was supposed to amaze and fool the diners: as Apicio writes, trying to guess what a particular dish consisted of, was a way to brighten the dinners.
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At all the tables, from the humbler to the aristocratic ones, the main plate was Puls, a polenta made with spelt flour cooked in water and salt and to which you could add broad beans or other types of pulses, cruciferous vegetables, onions, cheese. Puls was the main source of nutrition since bread was still not used before the 2nd century BC.

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With the new year has come a rush of new technologies and products as companies battle to capture the attention of consumers. More than ever before, companies are recognizing the vast potential that social has to offer, and are actively integrating Facebook Apps into their products in an effort to differentiate themselves and forge deeper relationships with their customers. From financial institutions to car manufacturers, companies are focusing their efforts on incorporating one of America’s new favorite past times into their product offerings—social connections. While companies once invested much of their money into radio and TV, they are now investing more and more into interactive advertisements and other offerings relevant to the social media world and their customers’ personal lives.
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CitiBank recently unveiled their newest add-on to the ThankYou Rewards program: the ability to pool, give, or receive ThankYou Points via Facebook. The ThankYou Rewards program was introduced last year as the typical credit card rewards program with a twist: customers could transfer rewards to other Citi customers on the CitiBank ThankYou Rewards site. Responding to customer feedback, Citi built a Facebook app to help improve the program.
“With the new ability to pool points together through their social networks, ThankYou members can rally their friends towards a bigger reward— whether they are interested in combining points to book a weekend getaway or supporting a common cause. Citi is constantly listening to our clients as part of our commitment to deliver rewarding experiences that fit into their increasingly digital world. This new app is a first in the marketplace and a fun, flexible way to share ThankYou points experiences,” said Ralph Andretta, who heads CitiBank’s loyalty and co-branded cards program.
Members who sign up for the Facebook App can now create a group, set a particular points goal, and invite friends to pool ThankYou points for individual/group purchases or charity donations. But be careful; whoever creates the group has control over the points! The program is a great use of the Facebook platform, and separates CitiBank from other payment card companies by recognizing the social potential of a rewards program.
This past week at the CES 2012, Mercedes Benz revealed their new mbrace2 telematics system — a new smart screen dashboard system with high-speed wireless Internet equipped with specially designed Google, Yelp and Facebook Apps. The mbrace2 telematics system was created for their new 2013 models, and will be first seen on the 2013 SL-Class this spring. Recognizing the inherent safety issues with installing a Facebook enabled dashboard in their cars, Mercedes engineers worked with Facebook developers to design a stripped down version of Facebook centered around location. Drivers can check in to see who is near them, or see a list of nearby restaurants their friends have liked. In addition, Mercedes created a series of pre-written messages, which can be published with a few clicks that state the driver is enroute to the destination, and provides an ETA based on the current traffic. No word yet on how advertisements will play into this service, but it certainly would present a great opportunity for localized and targeted ads.
In an act that is sure to be met with equal amounts of enthusiasm and skepticism (count us among the enthusiastic), KLM Royal Dutch Airlines is developing a Facebook App which allows passengers to select their seat neighbors based on their Facebook profiles. This is a great angle for KLM to take. Not only are they attempting to make their flights more enjoyable, they are making the flight an event—an opportunity to meet someone new, be it for friendship, business, or, though they might not explicitly state this, romantic purposes. Who says you can’t incur a serendipitous encounter? Not to worry, both passengers must not only opt into the program, but agree to sit next to each other.
All three of these companies have clearly incorporated social into their marketing strategy by leveraging the social graph. What other Facebook Apps have been released lately that work to differentiate? Let us know in the comments!


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NBA Podcast: Complete Season Preview for the New York Knicks
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In this episode of Basketball by Association, NBA assistant editors Ethan Norof and Joel C. Cordes break down all the key roster losses and additions, discuss the biggest storylines to watch and set realistic expectations for the Knicks.
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How will Jason Kidd, Raymond Felton and Pablo Prigioni man the point guard spot now vacated by Jeremy Lin? Will Marcus Camby and Kurt Thomas provide enough depth and grit up front as they return to the Knicks?
Who's the starting shooting guard now that Ronnie Brewer, J.R. Smith and (eventually) Iman Shumpert are all reasonable candidates?
Will the Carmelo Anthony and Amar'e Stoudemire pairing finally live up to potential now that they'll have a full offseason together, stability at the head coach position and a positive Olympic experience for 'Melo?
What scheme changes will Mike Woodson make to accommodate all these new pieces? How long will it take this team to find its groove?
Finally, have the Knicks done enough to fend off the Brooklyn Nets for the keys to the city? Have they moved past the Chicago Bulls, Boston Celtics and Indiana Pacers as Eastern Conference elite? Do they have enough to realistically challenge the Miami Heat?
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Meeting through the Silhouette Awards’ mentorship programme, Marci Song and Momena Saleem share similar career paths that have seen them travel the world. Speaking with arc, they discuss their multicultural backgrounds and the importance of having a mentor.
Last summer saw the launch of the Silhouette Awards; a new awards programme that was designed to shine a light on emerging talent within the lighting industry.
With a goal of offering support to young professionals, the awards honoured up and coming talent, and as part of this recognition, paired them with established designers for a six-month mentorship programme.
The winners of the inaugural Silhouette Awards, and their newfound mentors, were revealed earlier this year; one such partnership saw Momena Saleem paired with founder of SEAM Design, Marci Song (aka Amarasri Songcharoen).
Although the initial aim of the mentorship scheme was for senior designers to “nurture young talent and help likeminded individuals benefit from their own personal experiences”, it wasn’t long before Song and Saleem realised that they had a lot more in common.
Song and her family emigrated to Jackson, Mississippi from Thailand when she was a child. After completing a BA in Art History at a local liberal arts college, she got her Master’s in Architecture at the University of Pennsylvania. From here, she worked in New York and Boston, before moving to London in 2005; following a four-year stint at another lighting design practice, she established SEAM Design in 2009. Within architectural lighting design, SEAM has worked on high profile projects around the world, in more than 30 countries across five continents, with the likes of Zaha Hadid, Foster + Partners, AL_A, BIG, and Buro: Ole Scheeren. Despite this varied scope, Song believes her core interest is rooted in architecture. “I’ve always been an architectural designer first and lighting is my medium for creativity. Our roots are strongly embedded in architectural design, perhaps we see ourselves more as design agents in lighting for our architects and clients.”
After setting up her own practice, which she now runs alongside husband and co-director Emory Smith, Song explained the overriding ethos that permeates through each of their projects: “We have an analytical and research-led design approach,” she said. “Each project has unique qualities, characters, needs, requirements, and design. It is our job to deconstruct those aspects of the project and reassemble a finely tailored design approach to re-design the lighting brief.
“As an undercurrent to all of this, something that Emory brought to SEAM from his time at Harvard, Pritzker Prize-winning architect Alejandro Arevana once said, ‘the worst thing you could do in design, is to solve very well the wrong problem’.”
Through all of this, Song hoped that SEAM would be a studio with a positive, welcoming work environment that can foster creativity. She explained: “At the beginning of my career, and possibly still today, I didn’t see a true integration or appreciation of lighting as a design and construction material that shapes space. This was something that interested me back then, and still interests me today.”
The idea of being a role model and creating a nurturing environment is also particularly important for Song. She continued: “I also wanted SEAM to be a great place to work – highly collaborative, creative, and driven. I wanted to create and maintain a healthy and nurturing work environment. In highly competitive markets such as London and New York, you hear stories, and sometimes experience very toxic work environments, and I did not want SEAM to be that.”
Even if it was never in a formal mentor-mentee setting, there were influential individuals in SEAM’s early years. Song explained: “When I was first starting SEAM stateside, there was a good friend and former schoolmate from Penn – Mark Gardner, Principal of Jaklitsch/Gardner Architects and now Director of the M.Arch programme at Parson’s New School of Design, who gave me my first lighting project opportunity, the Taiwanese Consulate in Manhattan. He also coached me on contracts and professional practice, having taught a course on it at Penn.
“I should also mention Friedrich Ludewig, Director of ACME, who let me rent a desk in his studio and coached me on how to set up a practice in London; and Alvin Huang, Principal of Synthesis – Design + Architecture, and now Director of the M.Arch programme at the University of Southern California. When we shared studio space, he encouraged me to be brave and market myself more via connections and social media, which helped me maintain a company during the Great Recession.”
Song was keen to get involved with the Silhouette Awards and put herself out there as a mentor for others. “This is one of the many ways I can give back to the lighting community, through something that I did not have myself when I was a young professional.” she said. “I have been a mentor for a number of young professionals and design students. It felt natural to take on this role and challenge in the lighting design industry.
“Especially during and after the pandemic, designers need more support. Even seasoned professionals need more support. Mentorship exchanges are platforms that allow people to zoom out and take a moment to assess at a bigger picture. Even outside of the pandemic, these platforms are essential to allow for people to course correct with guidance and support.”
It is through this platform that Song met Momena Saleem. Originally from Pakistan, Saleem’s career to date has seen her graduate with a Bachelor’s in Interior Design from the Institute of Design and Visual Arts in her home country, before moving to Italy to complete her Master’s degree in lighting design and LED technology from Politecnico Di Milano. From here, Saleem completed a certified course in architecture from Harvard Graduate School of Design in the USA, which she said, “nurtured my interests in understanding the power of light in the world’s exemplary buildings”.
During her Master’s, as part of a professional training module, Saleem moved to Istanbul, Turkey, for an internship with ZKLD, where she was able to hone her skills as a lighting designer. She worked on some of the monumental lighting projects in her native Pakistan; alongside this she has carried out global activities as a Women in Lighting Ambassador in her region to educate and spread awareness about the lighting design profession. In 2020, Saleem was named one of the 40 Under 40 award winners, which recognises emerging talent within lighting design. Now, she works as a lighting designer on a range of projects in collaboration with Worktecht and Co, which has offices in Japan, Taiwan, Hong Kong and Africa.
This means that despite a relatively short time in the lighting industry, Saleem has lived, studied, and worked across the world – something that has become a lot easier in recent years. “Since the pandemic, the world has evolved and we developed new ways of working,” Saleem said. “I’m living in Pakistan but most of my team and projects are based in different countries. Being part of a remote workforce for international projects is a bit of a challenge, but I always try to find the best strategies to coordinate with my team on a day-to-day basis.”
Saleem added that while working across the world, in a range of cultures, each with different approaches and attitudes, may be daunting for some, she feels that it has been of great benefit to her career to date. She explained: “The most powerful influence on my work has been my multi-cultural background.
“I was born and raised in Pakistan, got my education in Europe, travelled across the Middle East, and spent the past couple of years working on projects mainly in the Asia-Pacific region. The whole experience has taught me that life is richer and more vibrant when cultures collide. The benefits of learning and working in diverse cultures has had eclectic influences on my design approach. The journey has been inspiring in every way – it helped me build the strength, connectivity, understanding and respect of cultural values in each region.
“Lighting design as a concept is shaped by the cultural aspects, social values, the way of living. The meaning of light itself varies in different cultures, it’s narrating a different story in a different setting or event.”
Song, in her time working in the Far East, US and UK, shares Saleem’s view on the concept of lighting design differing across cultures. “What I have found is that there are differences of interpretation – what is lighting and what value does lighting bring to a project?” she said. “Furthermore, how to master light and usher its shape, design and meaning, through different regional and cultural interpretations, into reality. It’s highly nuanced.”
Understanding these nuances and navigating different cultures is something that Song has had to do for most of her life, since travelling back and forth between Thailand and Mississippi at an early age, and while she acknowledges that it hasn’t been easy, she said that she has learned to adjust over time. “Growing up in dual cultures, you never really ‘fit in’,” she said. “I guess you could say that I learned to be comfortable with being uncomfortable.
“Identity is multi-faceted and complex, which at times can feel at odds with one another. I had to ask myself how I turn the ‘contradictory’ to the ‘complementary’. For me, this was not just aspirational, it was also survival, particularly in business in a competitive field. This awareness also makes me a highly empathic designer and collaborator.”
Song also acknowledges, “having lived, studied, and worked in several places has enabled me to read subtle nuances of different places and cultures, which has better prepared me to work globally.
“Momena and I have talked about the ‘Immigrant Condition’ – how there can be social anxiety around feelings of displacement. When you go from one school to another in your home country, that’s already a level of displacement. To then bring in the bigger picture of environment, culture, language, it can be very overwhelming. You have to adjust yourself into another culture very quickly to acclimatise.
“For example, in Momena’s case, when she went from Pakistan to Milan to study, there were many hurdles and obstacles to overcome to be part of that academic environment and be productive in your learning. And through her work with Worktecht now, she’s had to learn a whole new culture in a pandemic, through Zoom, to work with a company in Tokyo.
“Minorities – gender, race, nationality, or any ‘other check box’, generally have to work harder to prove themselves. My ‘check boxes’ have made me the professional I am today. Going the extra mile is my default mode,” Song continued.
“It’s natural, especially in design, for people to come at you with levels of skepticism, especially if they don’t know you. One of the reasons and drivers behind starting up SEAM was that I wanted to create a place that was all about the designs, where ideas could come from anyone, it’s a collaborative effort.”
However, through both Song and Saleem’s experiences, the pair have recognised the importance of strong, effective communication in easing the levels of skepticism.
Song continued: “A lot of people in this field travel a lot and work on international projects. Through our work at SEAM in different countries, it’s interesting to see how people communicate, whether it’s visual or verbal communication, it’s how we collaborate on projects and come to the table together.
“When you are the one coming from another country, you have to work harder to figure out how to communicate and collaborate. Those that are the majority don’t necessarily have that pressure. As a minority, there’s a careful consideration, particularly when sharing strong opinions – there’s always fears of negative pushback or retaliation.
“However, something Momena brought up is that it’s interesting to see how there is a really beautiful synergy in communication and collaboration between different people of different backgrounds. It’s one of the unifying factors of design – it’s such a great field to bring people together and to bring creativity together.”
Saleem added: “We have to shift gears, and we have developed a lot of resilience to those unexpected pushbacks, sometimes cultural and sometimes social. The way to overcome all these challenges is through hard work and by developing your skills in collaboration and being more communicative, through this you learn a lot of things.
“Although it comes with all those challenges that we face, it still has its own beauty in dealing with people and developing our design approach, you end up understanding people and the design better.”
With their respective multi-cultural backgrounds, it wasn’t long before Song and Saleem noticed similarities in their career paths. These similarities helped forge a strong mentor/mentee connection, although Song explained that this wasn’t the intention to begin with. “At the beginning of our mentor relationship, it wasn’t focused on this; I was asking Momena how she was getting on with work, where she was in her position with her career, how she navigated the pandemic, etc,” she said.
“But we talked about how she has gone to all these different places, and then back to Pakistan, which doesn’t have a lot of lighting representation, and how she is adjusting to working with Worktecht.
“Japanese culture is very different to Chinese culture, Taiwanese culture, and other Southeast Asian countries, so you’re already having to adjust – that’s very complex when you just want to learn how to be a good lighting designer and project manager. It’s not of Momena’s choosing, it’s just what she has come into. It’s interesting because in any career, you face bosses that are not from your culture, and you have to figure out how to help them help you; it’s the kind of exchange that you have to face as a junior or young professional, and it’s all part of professional growth.”
And Saleem added that, through this process, she has gained a valuable insight from her partnership with Song. “We had a couple of sessions together that helped both of us to navigate how we have come to our position and where we are going. There was a lot to learn from Marci through her experiences, it was like a look into the future, which was really helpful for me to see that things can go even better. There are ups and downs both personally and professionally, but we can still find that balance, and that keeps you going. To hone your skills, to bring value in projects and give the best you can, it’s a process that takes a lot of learning. We’re both still working on it and getting good outcomes as well – there have been great rewards.
“I will always be thankful to Marci for walking with me on this incredible journey of learning, exchanging our knowledge and experiences. Not only has she been a fantastic mentor to me, but she has helped me to understand the process and ways of developing myself and my career, what strategies can be helpful in achieving my goals, and at the same time finding the balance in managing my own expectations. Marci has shared her experiences and what she learnt through her years of working in the industry; her wisdom has reframed my perception towards life in a very positive and impactful way. Each mentorship session was like taking a step forward in my career. She inspired me to work hard and be patient.”
Song added: “Momena and I have talked a lot about the lighting profession and a lifetime of learning. We’ve also talked about patience and managing expectations, and about the importance of communicating with your team – particularly managers and seniors – and to be an active participant in your own professional development. I give the same advice to our junior staff who may move on to other companies and teams. If they are not active in their own development, their agenda will be defined by someone else, and it may not be a path they have chosen. It has been through this mentorship programme that we can have these candid conversations.”
Indeed, following the success of their partnership through the Silhouette Awards, both Song and Saleem have encouraged young designers in the industry to look for mentors and other support programmes – something that the lighting community can readily provide.
“To all the young lighting designers, there are so many great initiatives that keep you whole, and remind you that we are all together and we will make it through; even if you’re young, it doesn’t matter, we can go a long way together. This is the best part of being in the industry,” said Saleem.
“As a young designer, I find myself very lucky to be in the industry, to be connected with everyone. During the pandemic also, it was great to be connected to so many different parts of the world – it was overwhelming, in a good way. Even now things are going back to normal, there are still ways to help keep us connected.”
Song concluded: “After 20 years in the industry, it is nice to see some of these barriers coming down for the younger generation. Speaking out, showing pride in your heritage and valuing diversity are becoming more commonplace.
“It’s a great time for people to get into lighting now. It is becoming a more well-known field – there is a lot of support out there for young designers, and with the current environmental crisis, lighting design can play a really important role in making the built environment more sustainable and adaptable; it is no longer a luxury, but a necessity.”


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These are hard times: cake is scarce, but Sheepie are plenty. To fairly distribute the cake, the Sheepie are holding a Cake Duel. General Sheepie, you must deploy your troops wisely to take all of the cakes!
- Take cakes from the opponent by bluffing Sheepie troop cards.
- The path to victory is simple: either take all of the opponent's cakes or catch them telling a lie.
- 1 Rule Booklet
- 20 Core Cards
- 10 Special Cards
- 2 Core Reference Cards
- 3 Special Reference Cards
- 7 Cake Tokens
- 5 Victory Tokens
- 1 Carrying Pouch
Sheepie Card Anatomy
What class this Sheepie troop is.
What to call this Sheepie troop.
What this Sheepie troop does when played.
4 Flavor Text
This Sheepie troop has a deep soul.
Weapon Attacker: Deals physical damage. Blocked by Defender.
Magic Attacker: Deals magic damage. Blocked by Scientist.
Special Attacker: Produces exotic special effects. Hard to block.
Blocker: Nullifies attacker(s).
Unclaimable: Its name must never be spoken.
Duel Set Up
Shuffle the core deck of 20 cards and deal each player 4 cards. Each player should only look at their own hand.
The player with the best sheep impression starts first as the attacking player. Give 3 cake tokens to that player (P1). Give 4 cakes to the other player (P2).
Set aside the pink special cards for now. Do not put them in the deck.
- 5 Soldiers
- 4 Archers
- 4 Defenders
- 3 Wizards
- 3 Scientists
- 1 Sir Wolfy
- 7 Cake Tokens
- 5 Victory Tokens
Duels are played as a set of individual bouts. The first player to win 3 bouts wins the duel!
steal cakes. The goal of each bout is to either take all the opponent's cakes
During a bout, players take turns attacking with Sheepie troop cards to or catch them telling a lie.
Each turn, the active player claims one or more attacker cards facedown to steal cakes.
In response, the other player either claims cards facedown to block the cake theft or challenges the attack 3.
The stolen cakes are transfered. Both players resupply cards, and the bout continues!
A bout consists of many turns. Refer to this chart for the order of actions for a single turn.
End the bout if one of these three conditions are met any time during a turn:
In Cake Duel, all cards are played facedown. To make a play, put one or more cards facedown in the discard pile and claim what they are.
Claiming is announcing the quantity and the name of the cards played. The claimed name can be a bluff.
There are 2 restrictions on claims
- Do not lie about the quantity of cards played.
- Do not claim multiple troop names at once.
Do not flip claimed cards faceup at the end of a turn.
Attacking and Blocking
During every turn, the active player will make an attacking claim. Then, their opponent will make a blocking claim.
The attacking player must claim troops.
The attacking player may also pass. If both players pass JL their turns in succession, the bout ends. •
The blocking player must claim troops.
The blocking player can only claim troops that are able to block the attack (e.g. Scientist is an invalid claim against Archer).
Any quantity of troops may be claimed. If insufficient blockers are claimed, the unblocked attackers still resolve (i.e. they steal cake).
Making a Challenge
After each claim, the other player has a chance to call a bluff. To do so, say "challenge" and flip the played cards.
Once cards are flipped, the bout ends!
- If the claim was a bluff, the challenging player wins.
- If the claim was truthful, the claiming player wins,
There is one restriction on challenges
A challenge can only happen immediately after the play is made. Drawing cards, making a play, or taking cakes forfeits the opportunity to challenge.
Alice plays 2 cards facedown and claims "two Soldiers".
Resolving and Resupplying
At the end of the turn, resolve the claimed card effects. Then the attacker resupplies, followed by the blocker.
Transfer any successfully stolen cakes. Remember to use the claimed effects, not the actual cards played. Do not flip any cards over.
The attacker redraws up back to hand size. Then, the blocker redraws back up to hand size. Unless modified, the hand size is 4 cards.
If the Deck Runs out During Redraw
- Players continue dueling with the remaining cards in their hands.
- If a player has no cards during their turn, it is an automatic pass.
- Players with no cards may still challenge claims.
End of the Game
There are three ways to win a bout.
- Take all of the opponent's Cakes
- Win a challenge.
- Have more cakes when both players pass.
When the bout ends, give the winning player a trophy token, shuffle all the cards back into the deck, and start the next bout with the loser going first.
The cakes are reset; the attacking player starts with 3 cakes, and the blocking player starts with 4. The first player to win 3 bouts wins the duel!


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The cutter USCGC Taney, the last surviving American warship that fought during the Pearl Harbor attack, will be known by her hull number only going forward. The cutter’s namesake, Chief Justice Roger B. Taney (1777-1864), is remembered as the author of an infamous Supreme Court decision that briefly denied African-Americans access to any and all benefits of citizenship.
“In support of the local, national, and global call to remove symbols venerating oppression and racial injustice, Living Classrooms Foundation and Historic Ships in Baltimore have decided to remove the name of the former U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Taney,” the ship’s administrators wrote in a statement Wednesday. “Presently, the ship will be referred to by its hull identification, WHEC 37, which stands for High Endurance Cutter.”
Living Classrooms has been the steward of the former USCGC Taney since 1994, and it runs educational programs on board. It recently raised $420,000 to dry dock the ship for repairs and preservation at the U.S. Coast Guard Yard in Curtis Bay, with work beginning in the fall of 2020.
USCGC Taney (hull WHEC-37) is a Secretary-class cutter, one of the Coast Guard’s best-remembered vessel series. She was commissioned in 1936 and served in World War II, the Korean War and Vietnam. Her time in the Coast Guard ended in 1986 after 50 years of service, and she was transferred to the City of Baltimore.
As a Secretary-class ship, USCGC Taney was named after Secretary Roger B. Taney, who is better known for his later role as the chief justice of the Supreme Court. In 1857, Chief Justice Taney wrote the majority decision in the infamous case of Dred Scott v. Sandford.
Scott, a free man of African descent, sought damages against businessman John F.A. Sanford for alleged physical abuse. Citing Colonial-era law and public sentiment at the time of the framing of the Declaration of Independence, Taney ruled that Scott could not sue because he was not a U.S. citizen, writing that individuals of his description “are not included, and were not intended to be included, under the word ‘citizens’ in the Constitution.” Taney argued that the founding fathers of the nation intended to create a “perpetual and impassable barrier . . . between the white race and the one which they had reduced to slavery, and governed as subjects with absolute and despotic power.”
Further, Taney found that Scott was still a slave, despite having visited a territory that the federal government had declared free. By elevating the right of slaveowners to retain their “property,” Taney concluded that Congress did not have power to designate slavery-free regions.
Historians believe that the popular backlash to this decision contributed to the rise of the anti-slavery Republican Party, the election of President Abraham Lincoln in 1860 and the subsequent war between the states.
The ruling has been widely reviled ever since its publication – not only for its racist content and disastrous effect upon the nation, but for its reasoning and its impact on the long-term reputation of the Supreme Court. “It is the nation’s most infamous legal decision, the essence of bad law,” said Harvard Law School Dean Elena Kagan at a 2007 conference.
Dred Scott v Sandford was nullified by the 13th and 14th Amendments, though Taney did not live to see their passage.
The service history of cutter WHEC-37 is not directly connected with Chief Justice Taney, who died seven decades before her keel was laid. “We are not erasing history,” said James Piper Bond, the president and CEO of Living Classrooms Foundation. “Nor is it our intention to minimize the service and sacrifice of the men and women who have served with honor aboard the U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Taney. Our intention is to learn from history and celebrate the legacy of the ship and those who served aboard.”
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Less than 12 hours after the robbery of two Starbucks police believe they’ve captured the suspects.
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text: The efficacy of a single intracutaneous BCG injection in prevention of recurrent herpes simplex (HS) was investigated in Tine-test-negative people. Most patients had a recurrence rate of HS of at least once per month. Between 1976 and 1983 109 patients were BCG-vaccinated (BCG sec Berna). Tine-test was negative in all subjects and converted to positive in 106 out of 109 patients after vaccination. Patients suffered from HS for many years and thus acted as their own controls comparing them before and after BCG. After vaccination all patients remained herpes-free for at least 4-6 months. In a separate study a follow-up up to 10 years was done. This showed a decreasing effect of BCG over the years with still 21 (19%) completely herpes-free patients after 3 years. 10 patients (9%) even had been free of herpes for more than 6 years. Reduction of frequency and duration of HS after BCG was statistically significant (p less than 0.01). Since the BCG vaccination can be assumed to be virtually without risk, a Tine-test followed by BCG vaccination should be considered as treatment of choice in patients with recurrent HS for prevention of recurrences.


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To help celebrate the 10th anniversary of PWI, MMORPG.com has been given 200 special gift codes for Perfect World International on PC that will give players a ton of free in game items! These items include the Ceberus Puppy, Auto Recovery Stone, Teleport Bell and so much more! Enter for a chance to win now!
Below is a list of all the items in this special gift pack:
- This best boy guards the Underworld with three times the adorableness. Hatch its egg at the Pet Manager in any major city to add it to your collection.
10th Anniversary Gift Pack
A joyous bundle of goodies to celebrate PWI’s 10th year anniversary. Contains:
Auto Recovery Stone x1
- Allows you to automatically use consumables such as potions when your health or mana drops to a certain amount. Convenient for going on auto-pilot.
Teleport Bell x1
- Allows you to teleport to any teleport nodes in the world.
Teleport Stone x10
- Teleports you to a previously activated waypoint.
EXP Scratchcard x3
- Use to instantly obtain a random amount of EXP.
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- Use to instantly obtain a random amount of Event Gold. Event Gold can be used in the Boutique’s Event Store to purchase exclusive items.
Perfect Devilslaying Insignia x1
- A powerful insignia equipment, filled with a slayer’s determination.
Legacy Mark x1
- Grants you the ability to increase your EXP, Spirit, and Vitae gain for yourself and your party members.
Glyph Pack LV3 x1
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