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Celebrating the 20th anniversary of Babylon 5 and our two most popular out-of-print series
In the six years since The Babylon 5 Scripts of J. Michael Strazynski limited edition series was retired on June 30, 2008, the B5 Books Team receives weekly (sometimes daily) emails from new fans about the availability of this limited series.
While we would never re-issue the books, the sheer volume of requests warranted our consulting with our Babylon 5 Fan Board -- great arbitors of what is fair to the fans and what isn't -- to get their feedback about a compilation that surveys a snippet of content from each of the 14 volumes.
In honor of the 20th anniversary of the series (January 26, 2014), the idea is to give fans an abbreviated experience of the full set. This highlights volume would solve several issues:
- a glimpse for the fans who never could have afforded the original investment
- a preview for fans who are now paying hundreds of dollars per volume for copies on eBay
- a "loaner" edition to friends for people who own the complete set
THE FAN BOARD RULING
What we presented to the fan board is this exact compilation. Their ruling was "permission to proceed" citing that (1) the material included represents less than 7% of the total content of the series and, (2) no material was included from the coveted Volume 15 -- a bonus book of gems from Joe's vault given to fans for free who bought the whole set.
WHY WAS THIS EVER A LIMITED EDITION SERIES TO BEGIN WITH?
The fan disbelief over this decision is palpabable. We believe that if we knew then what we know now, we probably would not have made this choice. The fact is that getting these books published was an enourmous investment and we had to hedge the risk. Limited edition was the best way to do that. By the release of fourth volume we had solid indicators of the success of the series however, a promise was made that it was limited edition and it was way too late to change that.
WHAT HASN'T THIS SERIES BEEN MADE AVAILABLE AS EBOOKS?
Just a few months before the final volume was released, Amazon introduced the first ever Kindle and started the ebook revolution. Therefore electronic rights were not part of our negotiation package years before. To release them as ebooks now would break our promise of a limited edition series.
* COMMENTARY ON THE GATHERING
From cosmetic matters like the spelling of G'Kar (né Jackarr) to the elimination of Kosh's lifemate Velana, Straczynski recalls this first wave of creative decisions that shaped Babylon 5.
* COMMENTARY ON "THE PARLIAMENT OF DREAMS"
This analysis of the first episode written after the series entered production danced between the trivial -- the contents of G'Kar's dinner -- and the profound -- the episode's approach to Earth's dominant religion -- showcasing the scope offered by the Babylon 5 universe.
* THE OPPOSITE OF "NOW YOU SEE IT, NOW YOU DON'T"
Both personal and professional, the essay draws connections between J. Michael Straczynski's young adulthood and his writing career, identifying key components of his personality and how they shaped his work.
* SAMPLE EPISODE SYNOPSES (8 MARCH 1993)
This memo -- written by Straczynski a month before the first teleplays were commissioned -- outlined potential stories for season one. Three were abandoned completely. One made it to treatment and was eventually adapted for the DC comic book. Another was radically re-imagined before being written. Five were rendered, more or less, as they were outlined herein.
* COMMENTARY ON "THE COMING OF SHADOWS"
As Straczynski himself acknowledges in his commentary, "The Coming of Shadows" was the result of a writer working at the height of his powers. Just as "Chrysalis" had upended the narrative table at the end of season one, "Shadows" demolished the diegetic dining room. The script speaks for itself, but it's worth noting that the writer is never one to waste a nice turn of phrase; Londo's comment about assassins in his final scene was cut from "Shadows" but found its way into the script for "No Compromises" a few years later. Straczynski has said that Warner Bros. and PTEN no longer gave him notes on scripts after the mid-point of season two; read "The Coming of Shadows" and you'll see why.
* "THE COMING OF SHADOWS" TELEPLAY
* INTRODUCTION TO "FESTIVAL!"
At this point in the series, Straczynski had noted an interest from fans in "lost" story material. Since, as he noted, the memos covering that latter half of season two "weren't terribly enlightening," he delved into his files for an unprecedented look at the Babylon 5 that wasn't:
* "FESTIVAL!" FRAGMENT AND NOTES
"Festival!" was Straczynski's first attempt at writing what eventually went before the cameras as "The Parliament of Dreams." The extant pages feature the mysterious Mr. Jones, a recurring character Straczynski had planned to feature throughout the series. Indeed, Mr. Jones -- or characters of a similar nature -- would frequently surface in story notes as late as season five, but never appeared. Straczynski finally used the name for the telepathic watchmen in Crusade's post-Psi Corps Earth Alliance.
* COMMENTARY ON "PASSING THROUGH GETHSEMANE"
In the best tradition of Science Fiction, "Passing Through Gethsemane" examines the impact of a hypothetical technological innovation upon the human condition. Straczynski originally planned to tackle the story of a mindwiped criminal coming to grips with a forgotten past early on, but a fan suggested the story online and the writer was forced to spike the story to avoid a potential lawsuit. Happily, the fan in question provided Straczynski with a notarized legal release and the tragic tale of Brother Edward was aired early in year three.
* "PASSING THROUGH GETHSEMANE" TELEPLAY
* COMMENTARY ON "SEVERED DREAMS"
Like "The Coming of Shadows" in the previous year, "Severed Dreams" is J. Michael Straczynski at his epic best, raining fire on the printed page and putting his characters through hell in the process. The version of the teleplay presented herein features General William Hague, as played by Robert Foxworth. The version that aired in 1996 (and subsequently earned Babylon 5 its second Hugo Award) featured Major Ed Ryan, Hague's aide-de-camp in the general's stead. The reason for this is explained in the accompanying commentary.
* "SEVERED DREAMS" TELEPLAY
* COMMENTARY ON "WALKABOUT"
The commentary expresses some of Straczynski's personal philosophy, manifested within the Babylon 5 universe as the Foundationist religion. It also ties Dr. Stephen Franklin's walkabout -- a component of his Foundationist faith -- to the writer's time in the religious commune mentioned in the selection from Volume 2, as well as the aftermath of his flight from the institution and its relationship to "Shadow Dancing" later in the season. After exploring the personal roots of the story, Straczynski segues to science fiction becoming science fact with a story ripped from the headlines of 2004's news.
* SEVENTH INNING STRETCH, OR "HOW TO ALMOST LOSE A TV SERIES"
After a personal digression that speaks to the importance of Superman in Straczynski's life (this was written before he started writing for the character with 2010's Superman: Earth One and a brief stint on the monthly Superman series), the executive producer discusses a scenario few showrunners have ever faced: the dissolution of the television network broadcasting their still-viable series.
* "THE BOOK OF THE WAR" COMIC BOOK SCRIPT
Unlike Star Trek, where comic books and novels (and even the Gene Roddenberry-produced animated series from the early 1970s) enjoyed a second-class status in regard to their canonicity, J. Michael Straczynski's vision for Babylon 5 included a tightly integrated approach to tie-in media. Barring the first six novels from Dell, all of the comics and books published to flesh out the B5 universe developed from outlines provided by Straczynski. He even wrote the initial issue of DC's ongoing comic. Unfortunately, DC's peculiar editorial position -- writers could not have final editorial say on their own scripts -- resulted in Marcus Cole's (originally Marcus Wilde) origin story being abandoned mid-script. Much of the material eventually found its way into the ninth Dell novel, To Dream in the City of Sorrows by Kathryn M. Drennan.
* ON THE EDGE OF A VERY SHARP BLADE
Just as "The Seventh Inning Stretch, or 'How To Almost Lose a TV Series'" explained how the demise of PTEN shot the fifth season out from under Babylon 5, "On the Edge of Very Sharp Blade" recounts TNT riding to the rescue with a new mount for the beleaguered series. It also offers an insight into the version of season five Straczynski had conceived to tie in with the mooted spin-off series; as hindsight would reveal, TNT had a black hat as well as a white one.
* COMMENTARY ON "INTERSECTIONS IN REAL TIME"
"The Coming of Shadows" and "Severed Dreams" showcased Straczynski's flair for the epic while "Passing Through Gethsemane" showcased his skill with crafting a classic science fiction plot. "Intersections in Real Time" is another color in the writer's crayon box: a chamber piece for captive and captor in the key of 1984. With only two characters and one set (after a happy coincidence recalled in the commentary), the philosophy of Babylon 5 was writ small in one man's refusal to swallow the big lie no matter the consequences.
* "INTERSECTIONS IN REAL TIME" TELEPLAY
* COMMENTARY ON "SLEEPING IN LIGHT"
Excerpted from Volume 11 which was a slight departure from the standard operating procedure. For the first ten volumes, the script books presented Straczynski's teleplays in the familiar original airing order preserved on the DVD releases, but the writer felt that it was vital to the context of Babylon 5's behind-the-scenes narrative to include the series finale, "Sleeping in Light" at the end of season four, when the episode was written and filmed.
Also of note is the fact that this essay notoriously caused problems for the B5 Books staff; they were repeatedly reduced to tears by Straczynski's emotional account of writing and directing the series finale which significantly slowed down the production process.
* COMMENTARY ON "A VIEW FROM THE GALLERY"
Every writer gets asked "Where do you get your ideas from?" and Harlan Ellison -- Babylon 5's conceptual consultant -- famously answers, "An idea service in Schenectady...they send me a six-pack of ideas every week." In his commentary for "A View from the Gallery," Straczynski answers the question by pointing to Ellison, who received a story credit on the episode for constantly inquiring about the station's blue-collar Average Joes. As he recounts the origin of B5 maintenance men Bo and Mack, Straczynski also discusses a rarity for the series: an episode that runs short when edited together.
* COMMENTARY ON "THE FALL OF CENTAURI PRIME"
This script is all about the fireworks -- the deadly ones rained upon Centauri Prime by a joint Drazi-Narn attack on the planet, the emotional ones ignited by Lennier's ill-timed declaration of love to Delenn and the lack of said fireworks to celebrate the new emperor's ascent to the throne of the Centauri Republic. "The Fall of Centauri Prime" is emblematic of Straczynski's tying off of narrative strands in the waning days of Babylon 5's run and was the first of several farewell episodes as the principal characters each left the station in turn.
* "THE FALL OF CENTAURI PRIME" TELEPLAY
* COMMENTARY ON "OBJECTS AT REST"
"Objects at Rest" was the final episode of Babylon 5 to be filmed, the series finale -- "Sleeping in Light" -- having been produced at the end of the fourth season. Barring a handful of explanatory notes for Volume 15 -- a collection of rarities given to purchasers of all 14 volumes -- and a commentary on In the Beginning, this essay concluded Straczynski's written recollections of the years spent writing and producing Babylon 5 from 1992 to 1998. It chronicles the end of production and compliments the "Sleeping in Light" commentary's snapshot of the end of the story -- two endings for the price of one.
WHAT IS "ECHOES OF ALL OUR CONVERSATIONS?"
Fifteen years of "behind the scenes" Babylon 5 history as told by the actors and crew who were there in word-for-word transcripts of interviews with journalist Joe Nazzaro while the show was in production.
The limited-edition, six-volume series (and supplemental index) presented the uncensored and complete transcripts of Nazzaro's interviews with detailed editor's notes to provide a context for each conversation.
While this highlight sampler only contains 13.4% of the total pages from the series, it gives a comprehensive experience by including 27 interviews from across all volumes. Specifically --
J. Michael Straczynski (From Volume 1)
Speaking two months before the pilot premiered on PTEN, the optimistic creator explains how his series differed from the then-ubiquitous Star Trek franchise and expounds on his hopes for its future, without knowing how the two-hour debut will be received.
John Iacovelli (From Volume 1)
Nazzaro spoke to Babylon 5's production designer near the end of the first season. This interview covers the move from Santa Clarita Studios -- where the pilot was filmed -- to the converted hot tub factory that housed the series, and has the added benefit of serving as a travelogue of the three soundstages and the sets they contained.
John Copeland (From Volume 2)
The Babylon 5 producer gives a comprehensive accounting -- literally, in some cases -- of what exactly he does and speaks to Babylon 5's technical innovations two years into the series.
Mira Furlan (From Volume 2)
Conducted after her character's metamorphosis, but just prior to Delenn's plunge into the secret war against the Shadows, this transcript is a snapshot of a stranger in a strange land, appropriate for both the character and the emigrant who portrayed the role.
Ron Thornton (From Volume 2)
With a pilot and two seasons of CGI under his belt, the visual effects creator delves into the nuts and bolts -- or rather, bits and bytes -- of creating Babylon 5's revolutionary special effects.
Larry DiTillio (From Volume 2)
Second only to Straczynski's auctorial voice was that of his script editor, who wrote seven episodes of Babylon 5's first two seasons along with handling re-writes on several freelance scripts. This candid interview followed his departure from the writing staff and recalls both the contributions he made as well as the ideas he'd hoped to develop if he'd stayed on the show.
Peter Jurasik (From Volume 2)
This mid-third season conversation with journalist Joe Nazzaro captured his personal friendship with the actor beneath the hair and provided an enlightening insight into the actor's feelings about his craft in general and the role of Londo Mollari in particular.
Jim Johnston (From Volume 3)
With "Point of No Return" -- his twelfth and final directing assignment -- behind him, one of the early shapers of Babylon 5's visual aesthetic proffered his sometimes pointed opinions on the series.
Jason Carter (From Volume 3)
Like its subject, this energetic interview bounces among a variety of Marcus-centric subjects and captures the zeitgeist of what was then considered to be the final season of the series: the fourth.
Stephen Furst (From Volume 3)
From the set of "The Illusion of Truth," the actor talked about slipping out of his Centauri wig and into the director's chair, offering his unique view of B5 from both sides of the lens.
David J. Eagle (From Volume 3)
Hot from helming Kosh's swansong, "Falling Toward Apotheosis," the veteran director of seven episodes (with six more in his future) discussed the challenges of bringing Babylon 5 to the screen, including two incidents of premature detonation.
Jeff Conaway (From Volume 3)
The Grease and Taxi star talked about the second chance at Hollywood Babylon 5 offered and how Zack Allan went from a walk-on in "Spider in the Web" to a series regular with his own storyline in year three.
Michael O'Hare (From Volume 4)
Dating from the summer between seasons one and two, this piece reads as an exit interview. When the Echoes books were initially published, the reason for O'Hare's departure was still shrouded in mystery. At the 2013 Phoenix Comicon, Straczynski fulfilled an obligation to the recently deceased O'Hare and told the fans assembled to celebrate Babylon 5's 20th anniversary of O'Hare's courageous battle with mental illness.
Jerry Doyle (From Volume 4)
Speaking from the set of "Sleeping in Light," the ever-loquacious commercial pilot-turned-stockbroker-turned-actor considered the imminent conclusion of his first significant acting gig.
Christopher Franke (From Volume 4)
The composer tackles sound -- orchestral, that is -- in space in a beat-by-beat discussion of his approach to the music of Babylon 5.
Claudia Christian (From Volume 4)
Another "exit interview" from the summer between seasons four and five finds a volatile actor addressing her controversial departure from Babylon 5. Though she and Straczynski have since come to an amicable understanding, the interview pulls no punches in its examination of the still-bleeding "Ivanova-ectomy."
Neil Gaiman (From Volume 5)
J. Michael Straczynski surrendered a slot in his otherwise unbroken streak of 70 episodes behind the keyboard to get the writer of Sandman into the Babylon 5 universe and allowed him unprecedented liberty, as Gaiman explained in his account of the making of "Day of the Dead."
Bill Mumy (From Volume 5)
The veteran of two iconic SF television series revealed his mixed feelings on Babylon 5's fifth season to Nazzaro from the set of the 100th produced episode, lamenting his curtailed participation in the final year.
Patricia Tallman (From Volume 5)
Nazzaro gets inside the actor's head to see what she made of Lyta Alexander's pivotal part in the telepath arc that dominated Babylon 5's final season.
Andreas Katsulas (From Volume 5)
In the waning days of the final season, the actor reflects, between puffs of his cigarette, on his time as Citizen G'Kar in a philosophically inclined interview that underlines why he was perfect in the role.
Bruce Boxleitner (From Volume 6)
A year after he finished filming the TNT movie Babylon 5: A Call to Arms, the show's leading man looked back on his time in space with the same upbeat charm that made him a leader on set, on and off camera.
Richard Biggs (From Volume 6)
Nazzaro's final interview with the actor came after he reprised the role of Dr. Stephen Franklin for the short-lived spin-off series, Crusade and offers one last glimpse of one of Babylon 5's true gentlemen.
Gregg Maday (From Volume 6)
As Babylon 5's studio liaison from Warner Brothers, he turned a blind eye to Londo Mollari's genitals and okayed the controversial script for "Believers," proving that not all "the Suits" are out to get the creative types.
Douglas Netter (From Volume 6)
Slipping forward in time to 2001 and north to Vancouver for the production of Babylon 5: The Legend of the Rangers, the other executive producer discusses the role of "business" in the phrase "show business."
Dylan Neal (From Volume 6)
The star of Legend of the Rangers discussed his role when the TV movie still seemed destined to pick up the B5 torch and launch a Babylon 5 spin-off series for the 21st century.
Walter Koenig (From Volume 6)
Between the filming of Rangers and its 2002 broadcast, Nazzaro caught up with the Star Trek-turned-Babylon 5 icon to discuss his visits to the station as Alfred Bester, his aborted appearance on Crusade and the character's afterlife in print.
Tracy Scoggins (From Volume 6)
Speaking from the set of Babylon 5: The Lost Tales, the last addition to the B5 cast discussed her hopes for the direct-to-DVD production, the challenges of working on virtual sets and her belief that Babylon 5 would be remembered.


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A short documentary exploring the experience of Temporary Foreign Workers in Alberta, Canada.
Available on Telus Optik On Demand and Vimeo at: https://vimeo.com/manage/videos/401166246
Based on the research conducted by Dr. Bukola Salami (Faculty of Nursing, University of Alberta). Executive Producer: Dr. Bukola Salami
Special thanks to our participants: Dr. Bukola Salami, Dr. Jason Foster, Martha Baca, Edwin Silang, Fariborz Birjandian, Johnel Duque, Geoffrey Evardone and Pablo Munoz, as well as the Calgary Catholic Immigration Society and Catholic Social Services Edmonton.
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If electoral democracy were a cake, Pakistanis would be coming off of a five-year binge. Instead, the nation is poorer, hungrier, and more deprived today than it was in March 2008.
For the first time since independence in 1947, democratically elected legislatures are completing their constitutionally mandated tenures in Pakistan without being summarily uprooted by a military regime or its civilian proxy. This is indeed a significant landmark in Pakistan’s democratic journey.
Despite the historic achievement, the sorry state of the federation where law and order has disappeared and corruption is ubiquitous, and where economy and utilities have faltered, would prompt the electorate to question the real value of electoral democracy. Has electoral democracy been able to deliver jobs to the unemployed, and food to the poor? A quick economic recap of the past five years is in order.
The Zardari government took over from General Musharraf who reluctantly relinquished control after it became apparent that a showdown between the General and political forces was imminent. What started with a great promise turned quickly into a major disappointment? Within months, the naïveté of the new government was evident as one sector of the economy was mismanaged after the other. While the Musharraf regime posted 6 per cent to 8 per cent economic growth rates, the Zardari government couldn’t muster even a 4 per cent GDP growth.
It is, however, true that the good fortune did not favour the elected governments. Whereas, the Musharraf regime enjoyed the dividends of a rapidly growing global economy in which the Americans and the Europeans were keen to shower cash for Pakistani mercenaries and bounty hunters, the Zardari government came to power in 2008 when the global economies experienced the worst economic recession since the great depression of the 30s. The demand for Pakistani goods declined and investment flows dried up, thus starving Pakistani industries.
And while the economic growth was dismal at best, the stock markets in Pakistan continued to reach new heights. Even with the worsening of law and order and a near complete collapse of the power sector that crippled the manufacturing sector, the KSE 100 index continued to grow, fuelled most likely by ‘irrational exuberance.’
The lackluster economic growth resulted in a sustained higher than usual unemployment rate that lasted throughout the five year democratic rule. The per capita GDP (measured in US$ in constant 2000 prices) during the same period grew by mere $30. At the same time, the economic managers fail to arrest the sharp increase in consumer prices that grew by 80 per cent in a short span of five years. The result was catastrophic for low to mid-income households who faced limited opportunities to earn a living, while the cost of living continued to climb.
Good governance, amongst others, is as much a part of democracy as electioneering is. However, governance has not been a core value of the political parties that controlled legislatures in Pakistan. We are indeed indebted to the Zardari government in the centre and the four provincial governments to have the fortitude and ability to complete their constitutional tenures. However, the same left the nation buried under a mountain of foreign debt that ballooned from $45 billion in 2008 to over $65 billion in 2012. The government debt to GDP ratio, which was down to 55 per cent in 2008, rose to 60 per cent in 2012.
The economic scorecard of the democratically elected government in Pakistan suggests that the past five years have been a major disappointment for the electorate. The government failed to recognise its responsibility to create the necessary environment in which commerce could flourish and the private sector could create jobs for the rapidly expanding younger cohorts.
The past five years have left the nation poorer and hungrier. A 2011 national survey revealed that widespread malnutrition in Pakistan has caused 44 per cent of the children under 5 years of age to have stunted growth. In Sindh, the power base of the Zardari government, three in four households were food insecure.
Democracy is all about the fulfillment of physical and spiritual needs of a people. For Pakistanis though, the democratic rule has meant darkness, hunger, and violence. Surely, Pakistanis deserve much better and are justified in expecting improved governance from the next cadre.
The views expressed by this blogger and in the following reader comments do not necessarily reflect the views and policies of the Dawn Media Group.


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About the Author:I enjoy collecting modern and vintage toys, playing video games, reading comic books, costuming, and just being a nerd in general.
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Hello this is a suggestion for the eye as a robot to fight basically it has one bulky arms like hammers and a mounted machine gun on his arm it can only move very slow but makes up for that with high range and a good shot but it also has a rare ability of being able to use one of its eyes to go invisible and blend in with his environment. It would be very similarly to another robot in the game I am sure you know which but it would look a lot different probably having three legs and a 360 degree view of its surroundings and to top it of for you just imagine it looking a bit like a tripod.
Hi max, i a fellow survivor have a couple of questions relating to your suggestion wouldn’t a 360° be abit op due to this game being based on gurrilla tactics and hit and runs? Secondly, most bots have sensors instead of eyes that can detect you for quite a distance away with reminds me on the annoying seekers you come by. Thirdly, since the April-June patch most robots have huge range on their weapons take the tank for refence before the patch it could only hit you at lets say 50m with its machine gun now post patch it can now hit you accurately at distances up to about 150-175m
Aside to this good suggestion keep up the ideas as the devs could consider it

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The headline is a quote I heard on the news last night. I still can't really process the devastation on the gulf coast. I can only look on with horror from afar. South Knox Bubba, doing a guest stint at Facing South, probably sums it up better than anyone else has yet.
With that in mind, I'll reiterate to my small number of readers that you can help by donating to relief agencies, such as the Red Cross, the Salvation Army, the Second Harvest Food Bank, the Catholic Charities Disaster Response, the Southern Baptist Disaster Relief, or others (via FEMA).
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GND Records are on fire. After securing the worldwide release of Shinichi Osawa and Paul Chambers’ legendary Singapore Madness last summer, they’re now back with another big release by the Belgian-Japanese duo infernale: Fuzzbox, combining the two dance music veterans’ trademark sounds into a roaring full-on techno monster made for big rooms.
And because all good things come in threes, no one less than Alex Gopher (check out the interview I did with him back in 2010!) joins the party with an amazing remix, slowing things down a bit and adding some rather groovy vibes to the mix. I’m in love.
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Koji Nakanishi is a bioorganic chemist and Columbia University professor emeritus of chemistry.
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Nakanishi joined the faculty of Columbia University in 1969 where he taught chemistry and established a natural-products research lab. He and remained part of Columbia's chemistry department for the rest of his career. In 1980 he became the Centennial Professor of Chemistry and is currently a professor emeritus.
Nakanishi's career has focused largely on animal and human vision, including studies intended to accelerate the development of a treatment for macular degeneration. With his current group of graduate students, he is also studying the effects of gingko biloba extract on neurological disorders.
He has received numerous awards and prizes for his scientific work, and the Nakanishi Prize awarded jointly by the American Chemical Society and the Chemical Society of Japan is names in his honor.
Koji Nakanishi has two children, three grandchildren, and is an enthusiastic amateur magician.

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On an all-new episode of Ridiculousness, Jackass’ Dave England shows Rob, Chanel and Sterling what it takes to inspire a generation of “Poo Pros,” gets careless with some “Bad Daddies” and the agony of getting “Butt Hurt
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Edo Competition presents the insane Enzo XX Evolution which is now tuned to produce a whacky 840hp (618kW). We've now run out of words.
It was less than two months ago that Edo Competition revealed the Enzo XX to an unsuspecting public. The tuner has now gone back to the same car and made improvements. How does one improve on 800hp? Can one? Apparently yes.
Meet the new edo Enzo XX Evolution, the next step in the process. Power is up and weight is down, a sure recipe for good performance numbers. By increasing the Enzo's 6.0-litre V12 cubic capacity to 6.3-litre, installing new camshafts, modified cylinder heads, titanium valve spring retainers and connecting rods, high flow catalytic converters, mufflers and air filters and new high performance exhaust headers edo did just this.
A lot more was done like improving the transmission's shift times to 60 milliseconds - 20 milliseconds less than an F1 car and using lighter drive shafts.
In the end 100kg (220 lbs) was shed and extra horses were brought into the stable. Now the car makes 618kW (840hp) and maximum torque of (575 ft-lb) is available at 5,800rpm. Moreover removing the muffler frees an extra 20 horses (15kW).
Performance figures are 0 - 100km/h in 3.2 seconds, 200km/h (124mph) in 9 seconds and 300km/h in 19 seconds. Top speed is said to go beyond the 390km/h (242mph) point thus presenting a real challenge to the 407km/h recorded by the Veyron under the skilled tutelage of one James May.
Exterior changes include a new retractable rear wing, new LED taillights and a new rear skirt with winglets.
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A report that had surfaced in July had claimed that Samsung is planning to launch Galaxy P and Galaxy R series. There is no information available on whether the Galaxy R series is coming or not, but fresh information reveals that the Galaxy P phones are expected to carry mid-range specs. A well-known tipster has claimed that the first phone from the Galaxy P could be equipped with an in-display fingerprint scanner.
The first phone in the Galaxy P family could be called Galaxy P1. There is no information available on the specifications of the smartphone. There is a possibility that it could be fueled by Exynos chipset that could be accompanied by 3 GB and 4 GB of RAM. It could be also equipped with a dual camera setup. However, the major feature arriving on the Galaxy P1 is the inclusion of in-screen fingerprint reader.
Early rumors of the Galaxy S10 series have claimed that it will be the first phone form the company to arrive with an in-display fingerprint reader. Recent reports have claimed that the South Korean tech giant is planning to introduce new features first on mid-range phones instead of flagship phones. Hence, it now seems that Samsung could be planning to introduce in-screen fingerprint scanner feature on the Galaxy P1.


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There are few phenomena that capture the imagination like the Aurora Borealis. The Northern Lights, for the most part, appear only at high latitudes on dark nights from September to March. If you are lucky enough to be outside at these latitudes, you can witness anything from an ethereal green glow on the horizon to pulsating magenta steaks or green curling bands above your head.
For me, it is a spectacle unmatched in nature and one I never tire of seeing.
The Yukon in Canada is one such location to photograph this phenomena as it dances in the sky above some of the most beautiful landscapes I have ever seen in all my travels.
But it is just not the aurora that pulls me back to the Yukon year after year. It is also the wildlife. It is said that Moose outnumber humans two to one in the Yukon and the bison are as plentiful as construction zones at home. After traveling there, I can attest, this is true. But it’s just not the Moose and Woodland Bison… there are also Caribou, Grizzly Bear, Black Bear, Thinhorn Sheep, Mountain Goats, Timberland Wolves, Canada Lynx and Coyote that roam the landscapes waiting for you to be there with your camera to capture them in their natural setting.
This natural setting is home to some of Canada’s best photographic landscape opportunities. From Emerald Lake in the south, to Kluane National Park in the west, to Tombstone Territorial Park in the north and everything in between… the Yukon is a wonderful territory to photography at any time of year.
This is why we have chosen to create some custom trips for travelers and photographers that want to see everything the Yukon has to offer in all seasons.
In the winter season we have created a one of a kind excursion into the mountains of the Yukon. You will lead your very own dog team and be treated to stunning landscapes and the phenomena of the aurora. Whether you want to capture the land through your lens, or simply get out and enjoy nature, you will love this trip.
In the late winter, early spring we have created a fantastic wildlife trip for Bison, Moose and Caribou… with a supporting cast of wolves, coyotes and Canada Lynx… oh, and don’t forget about the aurora in the darkest skies you will find anywhere and stunning landscapes.
In the late summer, early fall when the land is painted in orange and red and the aurora dances in the late night skies up in the arctic circle, we offer a tour of the territory that you will love whether you’re a photographer or lover of nature.
Later in the fall, we focus on the aurora and the snow-capped mountains with remnants of the fall colours. This trip is always a special one for me… Kluane National Park, aurora in the mountains while we stay worm by the fire at our own viewing area…
If you are interested in any of these trips, please don’t hesitate to ask us any questions. The spots sell fast…


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Reports tell us the HTC may introduce a GoPro-rivalling camera but the question is; Will it be striking and jagged? Only time will tell, but we can be sure of one thing, this is a highly competitive market and HTC will face severe competition from camera/cell-phone giants like Samsung and Apple. HTC may be looking for developing something unique which will create a different appeal to its consumers.
HTC’s camera is in the development stage and they are adding features like, high resolution and water proofing as they are aiming at the extreme sports segment. On the other hand GoPro is evaluating their strategy as they forecast some serious competition. The new concept of a water proof camera sounds very interesting to many consumers and this creates a bigger opportunity for HTC to widen their target market.
Reports tell us that the camera will be revealed and will have a 16 mega pixel camera with a wide-angle lens. We are also getting reports that it will connect easily to both IOS and android devices. Additionally HTC may introduce their own applications which will complement the camera. These reports have created a rush within the industry as the heavy weight enters this industry with latest, innovative technology and high hopes.
At this point there are not many other features known about this device but it’s been reported that the camera will be a standalone device that can be easily be connected to smartphones, a unique feature? Maybe not, but surely it is a well thought out one and one that could work very well considering HTC’s expertice in smartphones.
The new camera might make its debut on the 8th of October, according to sources HTC is currently sending out invitations to an event on the 8th of October where the reveal of this new product is expected as well as a new smart phone which is also expected to be revealed.
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BOLTON superstar Amir Khan returns to the ring for the first time in 12 months in Las Vegas tomorrow night confident of victory in his first clash as a welterweight.
The former unified light-welterweight world champion takes on American Luis Collazo and believes his year-long sabbatical has improved him as a fighter.
Khan says fight fans will see a better boxer at the MGM Grand as he looks to wow the vieweing public and take another step towards a dream clash with pound-for-pound champion Floyd Mayweather who tops tomorrow’s bill.
Khan said: “I think people will see a big difference in me now.
“The training camp has been long. It is 12 months out of the ring for me now but in that time I have been in four camps with Virgil (Hunter, trainer) developing my style and improving my skills as a fighter.
“The last 12 months have been frustrating at times not being in the ring – particularly the last four waiting for the Mayweather fight that didn’t happen.
“Not knowing who or where and when I was fighting was not ideal but I moved on when I was told Mayweather wasn’t happening.
“But it has given me a chance to work hard with Virgil on the mistakes I was making.
“We have focused on not having my footwork too wide or lunging in.
“It is the longest break I have had in my professional career but maybe I needed that. I was fast-tracked in as a youngster and never really had a break.”
Khan passed up the chance to face Devon Alexander last December for the IBF welterweight title, believing a Mayweather showdown was edging closer.
But when that did not transpire, the 27-year-old’s focus quickly switched to Collazo.
And he is cautious of an experienced opponent who has a record of 35 wins from his 40 fights and beat Victor Ortiz with a second-round knockout in hsi last outing in January.
He added: “Luis Collazo is a tough guy. He recently had a good win against Victor Ortiz.
“He also had a really close fight against Ricky Hatton.
“To overlook him would be foolish, he needs to be respected.
“He is up there with the best and will be a tough fight for me.
“I wanted a tough challenge at welterweight and not just to go in there against some average guy.
“Collazo is a legitimate welterweight. but it’s time for me to show how good I am.
“People are going to see an improved Amir Khan, the best Amir Khan, there’s no doubt in my mind about that.”
It is not just Khan who has plenty to gain from victory tomorrow with Collazo also keen to use a win as a springboard for even bighger bouts.
The Puerto Rican-American, who lost on points in a close fight against Hatton in 2006, said: “This fight is my whole career right in front of me.
“I believe if I beat Amir Khan I have a bigger future in boxing and if I don’t, I have to start from the bottom again.
“I am not looking beyond Amir Khan. He is my main focus.
“A win over Khan does put me in the Mayweather sweepstakes, but my sights are set on Khan.”
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When the pandemic has not ended yet, wearing a mask when going out is absolutely essential. Cat Face Masks are always trendy and easy to wear, so they are sought by so many cat-lovers. Let’s check out our collection of 12 best cat face masks in the article below!
Needless to say, animal merchandise has become a hot trend for a long time, and cat items are no exception. When it comes to cat print face masks, there are a dozen designs that you could choose from, from cute, funny to meme ones. One thing that we love about these awesome masks is that they can go well with any outfit, giving you a fashionable look without trying too hard.
Make your mask collection more diverse with 12 items below, and you will not regret your choice!
1. Witch Cat Halloween Custom Mask
If you are finding an impressive item for Halloween, we suggest you should consider this cool cat face mask. The design is so outstanding with the image of a black cat sitting on carved pumpkins.
The black and fuzzy background resembles a dark creepy night, and it matches so well with the dark vibe. Such a great item to own for this year, so don’t hesitate and grab it right away!
2. Black Cat Face Mask
The next item is a simple yet delicate design that shows your love to the back cats. It’s so easy to wear as well as easy to mix with other items but still create a trendy and eye-catching look. The soft and breathable material is also a big plus that everyone would love, especially those staying outside for a long time.
3. Cats Rule The World Mask
This is such a lovely cat face mask that every cat-lover wants to get one. Needless to say, the design stands out with the cute pastel color and adorable images of cats. Looking at their lovely faces, who can resist their cuteness? Such an incredible design that makes people unable to take their eyes off.
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Are you a big fan of cats and vibrant colors? Well, then. We have something for you. This eye-catching design is the perfect combination of different shades of colors, and cute little cat pattern. It’s not an exaggeration that this mask is so innovative that everyone loves to own it.
5. Cat Kisses Fix Everything Mask
The perfect cat print face mask is right here, so let’s take a look. This mask is such a special gift for those who love and adore cats. It contains your heart, your sentimental and that is a lovely little thing that you could do to show your love toward these little friends.
6. Cat And Garden Mask
You can absolutely get in touch with nature with this cute green mask. As everyone can see, the main theme of the design is cats, absolutely. But the flowers and garden vibe add something so dear and make whosoever look at it feel comfortable.
7. Australian Black Cat Mask
Next, this cat face mask is a design that is extremely suitable for occasions like independence day, veteran day,… It will be a trendy item that goes so well with any kind of outfit. So let’s try it. We bet that this one is exactly what you need for this year’s holidays.
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Don’t be shy to show your love to your pet cat by wearing this lovely face mask. With the outstanding image of cats and adorable pink pastel color in contrast, the design is certainly a perfect gift for your cat friends.
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What an impressive design to own. The details on it are so exquisite and delicate, bringing in a bold and glamorous vibe to your look. You can also mix and match this mask with different outfits and different styles and it still looks attractive.
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Welcome Christmas to your area with this warm design. Looking at it you can see winter all around, cold but so comfortable and cozy. The word play “Meowy” cleverly takes the whole look to the next level. Let’s get this one and have a safe Christmas eve with your loved one, and your cats.
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If you are seeking a bold and badass cat print face mask, this one will totally suit you so well. Don’t hesitate to get it and upgrade your face mask collection now. It would be a big omission if you love cats, but don’t have even one trendy cat for your own.
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Ideally, the medicine given to us by doctors we trust should be safe and not cause harm. However, this is not always the case. Some serious undisclosed side effects can occur if the drug is pushed through approval without taking proper precautions. You might be eligible for compensation if you have been injured or made sick by defective drugs.
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As any medication can be the center of a defective drugs lawsuit, both over the counter and prescription drugs have been the center of many successful ones, where substantial compensation was awarded to the victims. When you consider the sheer amount of drugs that are produced each year, it’s no surprise that so many adverse side effects are so common.
Some drugs have been the center of more lawsuits than others. Some of the drugs to have recent lawsuits filed against them include:
Some of the issues caused by these drugs included Parkinson’s disease, increased cancer risk, and uncontrolled bleeding. A New Orleans defective drugs lawyer can help if you
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Although most drugs do come with some side effects (even significant ones), this does not necessarily make them defective. If you have recently been prescribed a new type of drug, it’s important to look out for the following symptoms:
- Heart palpitations
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If you are experiencing any of these issues, it’s important to seek medical attention right away. Even if the symptoms feel mild, it’s still best to get an expert opinion from your doctor.
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Holding Pharmaceutical Companies Accountable for Defective Drugs
Product liability laws state that pharmaceutical companies are responsible for making sure their drugs are safe for the public. Any company that has a hand in the distribution, manufacturing, or marketing of the drug can be held responsible if individuals begin to experience adverse side effects.
The approval process includes the company manufacturing the drugs and testing them for safety before sending them to the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to be approved for the public. The labeling must disclose all side effects to prevent any potential harm to those being prescribed the drug. These disclosures are what the FDA uses to approve or disapprove a drug, so this step mustn’t be overlooked or manipulated in any way. However, this is not always the case.
Pharmaceutical companies make millions of dollars on these drugs, and naturally, want to get them approved as quickly as possible. At times, pharmaceutical companies may falsify information that could cause harm to the consumer to have the drug brought to market, which is negligent considering the danger it could pose to the consumer.
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Which Parties can be Held Liable for Defective Drugs?
Once a drug is approved, the pharmaceutical company remains liable for ensuring the safety of its product. They have a responsibility to market the drug suitably, and doctors have the responsibility to prescribe the drugs at the correct dosages.
Several parties can be held liable when a drug is defective, including the doctor who prescribed the drug and the company that distributed the drug. The victim could be eligible for compensation if one of the aforementioned parties proved negligent in their responsibility to ensure the drug is safe for consumption.
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If you have been injured or made ill by defective medications, a lawyer from our firm can determine which damages you can seek, possibly including:
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- Pain and suffering
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The source of the polio virus found in sewage samples could be traced back to a single house or street, a health minister has said.
Lord Kamall said ‘world-beating’ tactics learned during the Covid pandemic were being deployed to track down patient zero.
He revealed the investigation will see officials ‘go along the pipes’ to locate where the virus came from.
Positive samples were first detected at a sewage plant in Beckton which covers a population of 4million people in North and East London.
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[The following is an updated reprint of a column which originally appeared in the December 16, 2004, issue of Hellnotes.]
Joseph Thomas Sheridan LeFanu is called by some the father of the modern ghost story, and he was widely read during the Victorian era. His most notable short story is the vampire tale “Carmilla,” which influenced Bram Stoker’s Dracula.
LeFanu was born into a wealthy family on August 28, 1814, in Dublin, Ireland. His father, as seems to be the case for many early horror writers, was a clergyman, and his great-uncle was the playwright Richard Brinsley Sheridan. The following year, his family moved to Phoenix Park, west of Dublin, and in 1826, they moved to Abington in County Limerick. Throughout his life, LeFanu never wandered far from Dublin. He studied law at Trinity College in Dublin and was graduated in 1837. Two years later, he was admitted to the bar, but he never practiced law. Instead, he went into journalism.
He started writing poems as a child and continued writing poetry as an adult, as well as articles and ballads in addition to fiction. His first publication was the short story “The Ghost and the Bonesetter,” which appeared in Dublin University Magazine in 1838, a year after he joined the staff of that periodical. He was the editor from 1856 to 1869, and during this time, the magazine was one of the leading European journals. The magazine subsequently published many of his short stories, which were later collected in The Purcell Papers (1880). In 1861, LeFanu purchased the magazine, and he sold it eight years later.
In his works, LeFanu concentrated on tone and effect, rather than shock, to convey horror, and he often followed a mystery format, dropping clues here and there. A common theme of his was that of a villain returning to society in a new form, such as by possessing a human body or in the form of a living corpse or an animal. Spectral illusions and haunted suicides were recurring devices. M.R. James attributed LeFanu’s success in inspiring horror to “the very skilful use of a crescendo… [t]he gradual removal of one safeguard after another, the victim’s dim forebodings of what is to happen gradually growing clearer.” James said that LeFanu “succeeds in inspiring a mysterious terror better than any other writer.”
Charles Dickens was a fan of LeFanu’s work, and the two authors corresponded. Dickens published “Green Tea” in his periodical All the Year Round. Considering LeFanu an expert on spectral illusions, Dickens enlisted his assistance in helping a friend who suffered from such hallucinations.
In 1840 to 1842, LeFanu purchased and edited two newspapers, The Warden and Protestant Guardian, and he had interests in three other papers.
LeFanu married Susanna Bennett in 1843 or 1844, and they had four children. In 1851, they moved to Merrion Square, Dublin. Susanna died in 1858, after which LeFanu became depressed and reclusive, earning the nickname “The Invisible Prince.” He gave up the society life he had enjoyed and threw himself into his literary pursuits. After working at his newspapers, he would go home and write from midnight to dawn.
His first two novels, The Cock and Anchor (1845), a story of old Dublin, and The Fortunes of Colonel Torlogh O’Brien (1847), a mystery, were influenced by Sir Walter Scott. His most notable novels are The House by the Churchyard (1863) and Uncle Silas (1884). He wrote a total of fourteen novels, which are in the horror, mystery, and suspense genres.
The House by the Churchyard is a tale of pastoral life invaded by murder, blackmail, and the supernatural. The rich narrative includes a secret burial in the dead of night, a duel, and hints of schizophrenia, among other terrors. It also boasts dozens of characters, humor, a challenging storyline, and some 500 pages of text.
Uncle Silas is a psychological thriller which takes place in a gloomy old mansion, where the newly orphaned heroine is sent to live with her mysterious uncle, who has a scandalous, and maybe even murderous, past. A sinister governess completes the household. Horror scholar Everett F. Bleiler considers Uncle Silas “the Victorian mystery story par excellence…and it may well be one of the scant half-dozen nineteenth-century novels that are still honestly read for pleasure rather than as a school exercise.” Uncle Silas is one of the few LeFanu novels to remain in print.
Bleiler considers most of LeFanu’s other novels to be “pedestrian,” and that “[i]t is as a writer of nouvelles and short stories that LeFanu excels.” Bleiler wrote an excellent introduction to Best Ghost Stories of J.F. LeFanu (Dover, 1964).
“Carmilla” was published in 1872 in the collection In a Glass Darkly. This vampire tale has erotic undertones and suggestions of lesbianism. Many films were made of this tale, and a sequel novel, Carmilla: The Return, was written by Kyle Marffin (published in 1998 by the Design Image Group). This collection also included the chilling “Green Tea,” “An Episode in the Life of Schalken the Painter,” “The Familiar,” and “Mr. Justice Harbottle.” Another well-known story, “Squire Toby’s Will,” was originally published in the Irish literary magazine Temple Bar in 1868.
Besides “Carmilla,” several other LeFanu works were filmed, including The Wyvern Mystery (2000); The Dark Angel (a 1987 adaptation of Uncle Silas); two films entitled Uncle Silas (1968 and 1947); and The Sleep of Death (1981) and The Flying Dragon (1966), both film versions of “The Room in the Dragon Volant.” Uncle Silas was also the basis for a 1977 German TV series, Onkel Silas.
LeFanu died in Merrion Square on February 7, 1873. After his death, his work would have fallen into obscurity were it not for the efforts of M.R. James, who published a collection of LeFanu’s stories, Madam Crowl’s Ghost and Other Tales of Mystery (1923).
Several novels and collections by LeFanu are currently in print, published by Aegypan Press, Ash-Tree Press, Arkham House, Wildside Press, and others. Some of his works are available for reading on-line at Munsey’s and HorrorMasters.

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What's a Mother's Day without a prank phone call that temporarily paralyzes your mother with fear?
Elite Daily wrangled up a few millennials to carry out some pre-Mother's Day pranking on their moms. Some told their mothers they were pregnant, some told their mothers their girlfriends were pregnant and some told their mothers they were arrested for public urination. You know, standard Mother's Day stuff.
Just kidding. These children are the devil. Worst. Mother's Day. Present. Ever.


A Chinese game distributor named Giant Interactive Group has teamed up with Baidu’s AI team to produce the first AI-developed mobile game.
Recently, the mobile game Space Shark has been announced as having technical support from Baidu and applying ERNIE Bot technology to replace ChatGPT. It is known that this Space Shark game is part of Super Sus: Who is the Impostor published by Giant Interactive Group.
“Baidu’s large model team, managed and trained by Wenxin, designed and intensively optimized the image for this AI. Meanwhile, our team is responsible for creating this AI. master plans and in-game developments.” – an employee of Giant Interative Group shared. In the game Super Sus: Who is the Impostor, gamers can create their own rules and add UGCs, such as new skins, images, …
In the gaming industry, AIGC related technologies are now accelerating to play an important role in many production links such as TV shows, art, music, etc. Multiple sources said AI technology can help manufacturers save labor costs as well as increase efficiency significantly. Besides, it can also innovate gaming experiences and exploit the revenue potential of games.
The application of AI in the gaming industry is now becoming more and more obvious. After being approached, Baidu joined the Giant Network partner’s project and released the latest images of the game Space Shark, which is considered the first game created by AI.
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The situation is actually a mess. Here are only some of the relevant bits from Wikipedia:
Official practice for English-language EU legislation (not necessarily in national legislation) is to use the words euro and cent as both singular and plural. [...] Because the s-less plurals had become "enshrined" in EU legislation, the Commission decided to retain those plurals in English in legislation even while allowing regular plurals in other languages. The Directorate-General for Translation now recommends that the regular plurals, euros and cents, be used. The European Commission Directorate-General for Translation's English Style Guide (a handbook for authors and translators in the European Commission) previously recommended the use of regular plurals for documents intended for the general public but now has no restriction on usage[.]
Prior to 2006, the inter-institutional style guide recommended use of euro and cent without the plural s, and the translation style guide recommended use of invariant plurals (without s) when amending or referring to original legislation but use of regular plurals in documents intended for the general public.
As the euro was being adopted in Ireland the Department of Finance decided to use the word euro as both the singular and plural forms of the currency, and because Irish broadcasters took their cue from the Department, the "legislative plurals" tend to also be used on the news and in much Irish advertising. This has had the effect of reinforcing the s-less plurals, although advertisements made in the UK for broadcast in Ireland tend to use the plurals euros and cents.
Common usage in the rest of the English-speaking world, where the euro is not the local currency, is to use the -s plurals. The media in the UK prefer euros and cents as the plural forms. Broadcasts of currency exchange rates outside of the European Union tend to use the plural in -s, with NPR in the United States and CBC in Canada being two examples.
So, both plural forms are correct. Just go with whichever your audience is more accustomed to.


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Brazil: Retail sales contract at sharpest pace on record in April
Retail sales dropped 16.8% month-on-month in seasonally-adjusted terms in April, which was a deterioration from March’s 2.1% decrease. April’s figure marked the worst reading on record and the decline was steeper than the 12.0% fall expected by market analysts.
April’s decline largely reflected the impact of social distancing measures to contain the spread of coronavirus and came on the back of a sharp contraction in supermarkets, food, drinks and tobacco sales, which contrasted a modest expansion in March. Moreover, sales of textiles, clothing and footwear; other articles for household and personal use; and fuels and lubricants all fell more quickly in April. Meanwhile, furniture and appliances sales declined at a softer rate than in March.
On an annual basis, retail sales plummeted 16.8% in April, which was notably below March’s 1.1% fall. The print marked the worst result on record. Accordingly, the trend pointed down, with the annual average growth of retail sales coming in at 0.7%, down from March’s 2.2% reading.

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A 6 percent increase in the volume of Chilean citrus exports for the 2021 season is expected by the Asoex Committee. The estimated total shipping volume is 387,000 metric tons (MT).
The greatest increase will be for mandarins with an increase of 11 percent over last year, followed by clementines with 7 percent growth. Lemons are expected to see a 3 percent increase, while oranges will remain unchanged.
The growth in citrus exports is due to the increase in plantations during the last decade, according to the press release.
“In total there are 22,230 hectares planted, of which 8,427 correspond to mandarin plantations, 7,376 hectares of lemons, 6,260 of oranges and 167 of grapefruit,” Juan Enrique Ortúzar President of Asoex said.
The export volume of clementines is expected at 55,000MT, while mandarins are predicted to be 145,000MT.
Regarding lemons, 98,000MT is expected for this year, and oranges will maintain export numbers from last season, with shipments of 89,000MT
Ortúzar said that the favorable predictions are due to more rains in the central zone of Chile last year and the water reservoirs in Norte Chico.
U.S. is Main Market
The U.S. is the primary destination for Chilean citrus, receiving about 85 percent of total shipments. It is followed by the Far East and Europe, which account for about 9 percent and 3 percent, respectively.
After these markets, Canada, Latin America and the Middle East follow.
As for China, the market opened the doors to citrus last year with total shipments reaching 1,031MT of mandarins, 404MT of oranges, 46MT of clementines and 5,650MT of lemons.


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In the last installment of science Friday we questioned how all issue is made of much more than 99% empty space. We finished the blog write-up by posing this question: If all issue is made up of mainly of north space, why can not my hand pass v the weld I simply made?
Every time i think about this topic, i think that the opened to the Cohen brothers movie, The guys Who rigid at Goats. If you haven’t seen the movie, here is the opening scene:
As funny together it is to clock a grown guy run complete speed right into a wall and end up on his backside, this clip does illustrate a great scientific concept. If that wall surface is mostly empty space, why can not he run v it? Why does it feeling solid? Why walk it leaving him through a wicked headache, a black eye, and no dignity?
The price is the electrostatic force.
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The electrostatic pressure holds electrons and protons together in atoms and allows the atom of different facets to bond together to type new substances. It is also responsible for the solidity of heavy objects. The electrostatic force is synthetic up in the legislation of charges: opposite dues attract and also like charges repel, just like the opposite end of a magnet.
Here’s just how it works:
The inconceivably tiny atoms that combine to make every one of the living and also non-living things roughly us are made the the same three particles: protons, neutrons and electrons. Protons have actually a confident charge and also electrons have a negative charge. Neutrons, as their name suggests, have actually no charge. The protons and neutrons room tightly packed in a main nucleus. Electrons, which are nearly 2,000 times smaller than protons and neutrons, are discovered whizzing around outside the cell nucleus in regions that scientists speak to shells or orbitals. If the nucleus to be the size of a golf round then the nearest electron would be around a mile away. The space in between is mostly empty space!
The negatively charged electrons are held in orbit approximately the nucleus due to the fact that they room attracted to the positively fee protons. Electrons play an electrical balancing act; do the efforts to obtain as close together they have the right to to the cell nucleus while maintaining as much away indigenous each other as possible. The liked-charged proton in the nucleus nothing repel every other because protons themselves are made of also smaller particles dubbed quarks. These quarks create a strong nuclear pressure that holds the nucleus together.
The actions of magnets gives us a sense of the attractive and repulsive electrostatic pressures at play inside atoms. If you host the north pole of one magnet close to the southern pole of one more magnet, an invisible but very real magnetic pressure will pull every of them together. If you upper and lower reversal the magnet about and shot to push the southern poles of every magnet together, the very same magnetic pressure will cause them to repel each other. Unlike poles attract and also like poles loss the method that opposite charges attract and also like charges repel.
This is a fun small experiment, but what does it have to do v walking v a wall? after all, how plenty of of us wouldn’t love to be able to walk through any wall surface or door? Well, atoms might be make of mainly empty space, however their external edges—the part of the atom that you come in call with once you touch a wall, a door, or any other heavy object—is a collection of electrons. That course, people are also made that atoms, so as soon as the man in the movie tries come run through the wall, the electrons on the external edges of his atoms space repelled by the electron on the outside edges the the atoms that make up the wall. It doesn’t really matter that atom are largely empty room between the nucleus and the electrons because when it concerns everyday objects we’re really only taking care of electrons!
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This is why you never really touch anything. Take 2 fingers and push lock together. That feels as though they room touching, right? every finger feeling solid. You deserve to feel the finger pushing against each other. However, if you were to look at her fingers in ~ the atom level friend would see that they never ever come into contact with one another! her fingers are actually emotion the electrons in the atom of one finger pushing against the electron in the atom of the various other finger. This is similar to the repulsive behavior of a magnet when you shot to bring like poles together. You feel the resistance that the magnetic force however the magnets never ever actually touch. This is the illusion of solidity!
When you pick up a welding torch, it feels solid, it has actually mass and weight. However, you space not in physical contact with the torch. Instead, the electron in the atom of the torch are repelled—at one infinitesimally near distance—by the electron in the atom of your hand.
Thus the electromagnetic force describes why you don’t fall through the floor even though the floor is consisted of of more than 99% empty space. This is likewise the factor why us can’t run v walls… which sort of sucks because I’d choose to have the ability to scare my wife in the kitchen by simply popping in v the wall.
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The Prince George's County Council is set make a final decision Tuesday on a plan that would raise recycling targets over the next eight years, the Washington Examiner reports.
The proposal would fix the county's waste diversion rate at 45 percent for 2015, 55 percent for 2018, and 60 percent for 2020. The rate measures how much of the county's total collected refuse is recycled.
Failure to meet those targets could bring about mandatory recycling for county residents and businesses, according to the paper.
Prince George's is well above the state-imposed minimum of 20 percent for a county of its size, the Examiner writes, but behind neighboring Montgomery County, whose mandatory program has helped lift it to a 47 percent rate.


Wroclaw-based AR startup SEEMORE receives a $750k grant
SEEMORE has received a grant worth over $750,000 from The National Centre for Research and Development, MamStartup writes.
SEEMORE develops, designs and implements technological solutions based on futuristic visions in the field of augmented reality. One of them – AR HUD – is a Head-Up Display solution for motorcycle helmets, Using the innovative module, motorcyclists have access to all the information they need while driving, namely speed limits and navigation data, allowing them to maintain maximum concentration and constant focus on the road.
According to SEEMORE, by displaying information directly on the helmet, the driver will gain as much as 1.5 seconds, which can be crucial in an emergency. AR HUD solution is aimed to reduce the number of dangerous road situations and accidents involving motorcyclists.
The received fundings will help SEEMORE to provide further technology development and researches in cooperation with scientists from Wroclaw University of Science and Technology to improve safety on Polish and then other European and the US roads, CEO Grzegorz Palmer told.
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Incriminating footage linked to Emma's killer crime, which saw her push James Barton to his death, is exposed while the dodgy Barton mum also gets caught up in cattle rustling.
So far, no one in Emmerdale village knows it was Emma who pushed James Barton off a footbridge on the busy road below. The crime took place last year and was witnessed solely by dementia-stricken vicar Ashley.
After Emma successfully messed with Ashley’s memory of the event, she had a further stroke of ‘luck’ recently when the vicar passed away. While she thinks Ashley has taken her killer secret to his grave, incriminating footage is about to come to light at Mulberry Cottage, but will anyone see it? Is her murderous crime about to be revealed?
Emma’s in trouble elsewhere, too. At Butlers Farm, Moira’s cattle are being stolen. After the farmer goes on patrol, circumstance leads her to discover her own family are robbing her blind! As Moira tries to cut a deal with Ross and co, will Emma fight back?
Moira comes up against Emma as the Bartons' feud escalates. But is Emmerdale's secret killer Emma about to get her comeuppance elsewhere?
Earlier, Ross is revealed to be the secret cow rustler at Butlers Farm and the the Bartons plot to remedy the situation.
As Pete, Ross and Emma collude to try to steal back the cattle, can they pull off the heist?
Leyla gets pulled into the Bartons' plot and is used as bait
Moira tries to strike a deal with Emma and the Barton boys – she wants Ross's share in the farm or it's the police
Emma's not happy about Moira's offer - and decides to seek revenge…
Meanwhile, at Mulberry Cottage, Lydia is giving Arthur some bereavement counselling to try to help him process his dad Ashley's recent death.
As the session is interrupted, will Laurel spy incriminating home movie footage as it plays out on her TV in which Emma discusses her responsibiity for James Barton's death with Ashley?
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