US Will Withdraw From Unesco, Citing Its 'Anti-Israel Bias'
13 October, 2017, 00:42 | Author: Christina Hansen
The US is pulling out of the UN's cultural organisation Unesco, accusing it of "anti-Israel" bias.
Heather Nauert, US state department spokesperson, said on Thursday the US would establish an "observer mission" to replace its representation at the Paris-based agency.
The outgoing head of UNESCO, Irina Bokova, called the USA withdrawal a "loss to multilateralism", while UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres said through a spokesman that he "regrets this development deeply".
The outgoing UNESCO director-general, Irina Bokova, expressed her "profound regret" at the USA decision and tried to defend the reputation of the U.N. Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization, best known for its World Heritage program to protect cultural sites and traditions. "This decision was not taken lightly, and reflects U.S. concerns with mounting arrears at UNESCO, the need for fundamental reform in the organization, and continuing anti-Israel bias at UNESCO", State Department spokesperson Heather Nauert said in a statement on Thursday, adding that the decision would take effect on December 31, 2018.
"Universality is critical to UNESCO's mission to strengthen global peace and security in the face of hatred and violence, to defend human rights and dignity", she wrote.
"The US relationship with Unesco is a matter for them".
"At the time when the fight against violent extremism calls for renewed investment in education, in dialogue among cultures to prevent hatred, it is deeply regrettable that the United States should withdraw from the United Nations agency leading these issues", Bokova said in the statement.
She said the US pulling out is a loss for the United Nations and for worldwide alliances.
Israel has been irked by resolutions that diminish its historical connection to the Holy Land and have instead named ancient Jewish sites as Palestinian heritage sites. The department also voiced concerns about an anti-Israel bias at UNESCO.
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In a note issued to clients and investors by Shore Capital on 10 October, Marston's PLC (LON:MARS) stock "Buy" was maintained. The lowest target is $80.0 while the high is $105.0. $17.67's average target is 38.59% above currents $12.75 stock price.
Many saw the vote to include Palestine as evidence of long-running, ingrained anti-Israel bias within the United Nations, where Israel and its allies are far outnumbered by Arab countries and their supporters. It extended membership to Palestine in 2011.
The resolution also criticised Israel's activities at holy places in Jerusalem and the occupied West Bank.
The US decision, first reported by Foreign Policy magazine, comes as European powers face another setback in their efforts to lobby Trump to respect Washington's worldwide commitments.
Microsoft Kills Windows 10 Mobile
Microsoft has always had an upper hand when it came to PC and the company tried to use this superiority in mobile. According to him, Microsoft dished out some cash to get more developers, and it even wrote apps for them.
Việt Nam's bid for the leading position of a respectable global organisation such as UNESCO has made evident its commitment to actively contribute to the worldwide community.
The software fix prevents the activation of the speaker with a touch, which was a feature meant to offer options for activation. Google added a way to activate its new speaker using a touch panel so users don't always have to talk to their gadgets.
There was also no word on whether those campuses would reopen Tuesday, with the decision dependent on the fire fight. The 241 Toll Road remains closed until further notice, and dozens of schools in the area remain closed Tuesday.
One way to do that is to make sure you have working smoke detectors, and if they're battery-operated their batteries are fresh. Installation of the alarms also is free, he said. "The next step then is what happens after that smoke detector goes off".
Barker and two friends, Steven Powers and Joshua Holby, allegedly threatened the girl and assaulted her on multiple occasions. Ms Block was held captive for 29 days in Minnesota and had been sexually and physically assaulted, police say .
The Post reported that Google used data from Twitter to link Russian Twitter accounts with those who had purchased the Google ads. The disclosures have brought heightened scrutiny around the company's ad practices, and Facebook has already announced changes.
The core of Ophelia is located about 1,220 kilometres southwest of the Azores and the storm is moving east at 3 6 km/h. Center officials said the hurricane is forecast to drift northeastward over the next 24 hours.
In the past few days, Anupam has been busy promoting his production "Ranchi Diaries", and he has also has film projects lined up. Chauhan, whose appointment to the post in June 2015 was opposed by FTII students, demitted office in March 2017.
Stallone is no stranger to directing films in the Rocky series, as he handled Rocky II , Rocky III , Rocky IV and Rocky Balboa . Its been confirmed that Rocky creator Sylvester Stallone will return to direct Michael B.
Jail records indicate Daniels had previous run-ins with the law, faced drug charges and was briefly booked into jail for speeding. Texas is one of 10 states to allow students to carry concealed weapons on campus but Daniels, 19, illegally did so.
Among the communities to have officially gone to Indigenous Peoples Day as of previous year are East Lansing and Ann Arbor. Still, jurisdictions that want to change the holiday can face opposition. "We celebrate our Italian heritage".
Leaked Overwatch Halloween Skins - Oh, My Cthulhu!
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Priced cheaper, can Mi Mix 2 beat OnePlus 5 in India?
It will only be made available in Black color for a price tag of 35,999 INR through Flipkart and Mi.com from onwards 17 October. Its 4-axis OIS stabilization promises to offer great shots in low lighting conditions and also provide steady shots in motion.
Marshall finished for the season
The New York Giants confirmed Tuesday that wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr . underwent surgery on his ankle Monday night. In addition to losing Beckham for the season, the Giants will also be without veteran wide receiver Brandon Marshall .
ESPN suspends host Jemele Hill after tweets
Instead, she notes that fans that are upset by Jones' controversial comments can take action in responsible ways. ESPN , nevertheless, has suspended Hill for two weeks, saying the tweets violated their social media policy.


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Episode 95 — "Tough Mudder-of-All"
Over the weekend Dennis and I threw a holiday party. There was lots of fun to be had! I baked Chocolate Chip Walnut Cookies
Red Velvet Cupcakes w/ Vanilla Frosting
Spinach Pie ... which turned out to be a Pinterest WIN!
Off the Needles:
Raven's Nest Shawl by Judy Marples from Cascadia / JulieSpins MCN fingering in "Fjord" color way.
On the Needles:
- Vanilla Socks / My own handdye/
- Modified York Mittens / Cephalopod Yarns Traveller DK in "Holbart, IN"
- Another Crafty Girl / Strong Sock / Mermaid Enchantress
- Nunco / Textured Spinning Bats / Speckled Egg
Because You Asked
AllThatCakeKnit on Ravelry asks: How do you store your yarn? by weight, color or fiber? and can we see inside your yarn fortress one day?
There's no real method to my madness. I haphazardly store my yarn by weight. Fingering yarn on one shelf (since that's what I have more of) and then I store everything else on other shelves. I also tend to group types of yarn together… fancy / hand-dyed / luxury yarns together and run-of-the-mill yarns together. I actually have a small basket in the fortress dedicated to Knit Picks Palette - since I use it a lot for color work.
Last Friday I visited the Julep Pop-Up shop with Maria (Subway Knits Podcast) and Kim (Craft Stash Podcast).
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This charming “Baby Fox” poster is an adorable illustration that will add a sweet touch to your child’s room. The cute depiction of a fox cub will bring a warm and comforting atmosphere to the space.
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I love being a father. I always dreamed of it but never imagined I would have 3 girls!! They are so much fun and I can’t imagine my life without them. I’m in London missing them today but we snapped this pic the other night at the local legends show. They had a blast and
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We were rehearsing for a show tomorrow at @williamjewellcollege and a lot of these songs are getting new life as we reconfigure them as a duo. Excited to debut Diamond Dreams 2.0 tomorrow! We’re also going to be trying out a few new ones. Can’t wait to play in the Historic Gano Chapel, which is

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Theatre Productions: “Cry Wolf!” & “The Diviners”: Summer 2020
“Cry Wolf!” (A comedy) to be held at Alamance Fine Arts Academy: NOTE: This show has post-poned and will run this summer. Dates TBA
After 50 years, the wolves have returned to the forest. The inhabitants of the nearby village are in an uproar—their survival depends on their flock of sheep, the wolves’ favorite food! Join a cast of characters that includes a boy named Peter, Little Red Riding Hood, the Three Little Pigs and a rebel sheep named Snowflake as they try to outwit that biggest villain of them all, the Big Bad Wolf, in this zany mash-up of bedtime favorites.
“The Diviners” (A Drama) to be held at Alamance Fine Arts Academy: NOTE: This show has post-poned and will run this summer. Dates TBA
When C.C. Showers, a back-sliding preacher, leaves the pulpit in Kentucky, he ends up in the tiny town of Zion, Indiana. He finds a job, and a place to lay his head, in the home of widowed mechanic, Ferris Layman. The people of Zion welcome Showers with suspicion, curiosity, and ultimately joy — the town has been without a preacher for many years. Showers rebuffs the town’s efforts to set him up in their non-existent pulpit, and focuses his attention on helping the mechanic’s son, Buddy, a wild and innocent young man with a disturbed mind and some uncanny abilities. The death of his mother by drowning, and his own near-death, have given Buddy a powerful fear of water. When his refusal to wash gives Buddy a bad case of the ringworm, Showers makes it his mission to calm Buddy’s fears and introduce him to water as a friend. Jim Leonard Jr.’s The Diviners is a luminous story of religion and magic, faith and doubt, love and grief. This drama features a strong ensemble of well-rounded friends and neighbors, with a sweet friendship at its core.
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April 14th - Independence Classic Disc Golf Tournament Benefitting Space12!
Thursday, March 29th, 2012
Come out and enjoy some friendly disc golfing with burgers and beers provided by Top Notch Burgers and Independence Brewery! This is a great way to support Space12, as all proceeds will go to benefitting our organization. We’re incredibly grateful for Independence Brewery and Top Notch Burgers for putting this together! See you all on April 14th!
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Amazon has improved the Echo Show 10 in a few critical ways.
The first and most obvious change is a new design that looks like a screen attached to a cylinder speaker. What makes this interesting is that it can swivel in a 360-degree loop to follow the user around the room.
The Echo Show 10 also works as a Zigbee and Sidewalk hub, so it should allow people to connect a wide variety of smart home devices to it.
Since the screen features a 10-megapixel camera for video chatting, Amazon has repurposed it to be a security camera. That means when you are using your phone, you can look through the Echo Show’s camera to see what’s going on in the room it’s placed in.
Much like Facebook’s Portal smart devices, the camera on the Show 10 can also zoom in on users to crop and follow them around the room while they’re video chatting.
The Echo Show 10 starts at $329. The smart speaker’s release date has not been revealed.

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The Tron Foundation announced on Twitter on Friday December 27th that it will start the new year with the release of 33 billion TRX.
However, according to the tweet, the organization has no plans to unlock the TRX as they are now asking Twitter users how the funds will be used.
So, in an online survey, they gave options on how the funds should be used to suggest whether to invest in a partnership, re-lock them, or incinerate them.
The tweet claims that the foundation’s users’ responses may provide information on how the community is feeling about the massive coin unlocking.
Twitter users have also started responding to the tweet, as speculation suggests the new funds could help kickstart the Poloniex crypto exchange.
Some other users fear that the unlocked fund will be launched, potentially affecting prices.
Reaction of Twitter users
With users continuing to respond to Tron’s announcement on Twitter, it must be said that the last online pool that 54% of users did, speculated that a coin burn should be done.
On the flip side, 32% of Twitter users advise investing the money in the Tron protocol, while the remaining 13% are in favor of locking the coin back.
Other users who commented on the tweet had different opinions.
User Holy Roller suggested reinvesting the coin to allow the market price to rise and attract more investment.
I would definitely invest them in the top 20 platforms on Tron. Pump these market prices × 3000% over the year !!! Biggest advertisement for crypto, finance and #TRON. People will buy $ TRON again.
– Holy Roller (@TRXGambler) December 27, 2019
User Mike McCarthy suggests putting half back on and burning the other half
Half of me thinks we should lock her up again, the other half think we should burn her.
In both cases, I strongly recommend @Tronfoundation to make a clear statement about their short to medium term plans.
This for security, trust, transparency (and for me just peace of mind).
– Mike McCarthy (@MikeNerdUK) December 27, 2019
when another user asks Tiens that everything should be burned.
– Tiens.tron (@tiensvdm) December 27, 2019
About the Tron Foundation
Tron is a blockchain-based decentralized platform that aims to build a free, global entertainment system for digital content.
The Tron Foundation is a not-for-profit organization that oversees the affairs and rollout of the cryptocurrency asset TRX.
The foundation, led by Chinese entrepreneur Justin Sun, locked the fund a few months after it left the Ethereum blockchain for its mainnet.
Every June 25th is TRON’s Independence Day and is meant to commemorate the day the organization left the Ethereum ecosystem to start the main network and generate the first Genesis block.
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By Sophia Whitfield
Step back in time to 1948 in this glittering novel that sparkles with a hint of mystery.
Eve Forrester is trapped in a loveless marriage with a stuffy husband who enjoys having ultimate control over her.
When she receives a letter regarding a mystery inheritance she decides she must go to the French Riviera where her benefactor awaits.
The legacy is an enchanting villa on the French Riviera overlooking the Mediterranean. More glamorous than Eve had ever imagined, she soon begins to see the people around her are not quite as entitled as they might seem.
Alone in the vast villa, Eve is determined to unlock the secret behind her legacy. Why did her now deceased benefactor feel the need to leave her something when they had never met and have no family connection.
This the tale of a dysfunctional family with secrets long hidden, grappling with their changed circumstances.
Rhys takes a visceral look at life behind the glamour. The lengths people will go to keep up appearances.
A terrific read to lose yourself in.
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Hard hat stickers don’t go to waste as they can be valued as not just simple printed graphics. Wearing a headgear can be part of any skilled and dangerous profession.
Professional business etiquette and regulations require that they be worn in an outdoor construction zone, or any work environment where objects may be falling from above. They are often worn by managers, builders, electricians, plumbers, and other technicians who would rather play it safe than sorry and wear these colorful helmets of the trade. Because they are hard plastic, they are lightweight and sturdy.
Somewhat comical to look at, the graphics resemble a visitor from outer space or a superhero, not unlike Iron Man! More than that, they give an automatic sense of security to the wearer who may be exposed to work in a helmet area. Those who go to work in such an environment know that such dangerous work areas are risky – but headgear decals make the job livable and even enjoyable.
The Purpose of Hard Hats
Hard Hats have their purpose – and so do their accouterments – printed stickers! They are not just used for fun. They help identify your professional qualifications and whether you are a member of the building society or union – they serve an important purpose.
Obtaining, and earning the right to wear certain designs can be a status symbol to be proud of. Maybe you passed an important qualification exam and were included as a member of a professional society. If you are part of a team working on a particular site, they identify you onsite as part of the authorized work force. Not unlike the flying ace who liked to place a graphic for every enemy plane he shot down, those for helmets may refer to the level of expertise you have aspired to as a professional worker in the field.
It’s fun to wear them when they are brightly colored, shiny and attractive to look at! Size is not important when they have expertly produced graphics, colorful layout and logo details. With cartoon-like colors and lettering, well-designed labels can help your mark show that they are head and shoulders above the rest of the crew!
Size and Design
Hard hat stickers aren’t boring, either. Because they are so small, they are a bit spicy and fun. Traditional ones are produced in traditional rectangular, triangular, square, oval and circular shapes. If you want to get a little bit more creative, why not try a new look? They are also available in a rounded off bread loaf shape and an oval with a base. The latter is a good choice if you choose to put the design within the oval and state the brand name or written information on the rectangular strip below. All are designed to jazz up your appearance, show what your professional qualifications are and that of your men or the crew that you work with. They are designed to get attention, just like a military man’s ribbons and medals show at a glance what you are all about. Without lengthy and annoying conversation, a glance at the wearer’s graphic prints tells it all. An important part of the trade, they provide an important purpose, they aren’t just a contemporary decoration to apply for no reason.
Who Uses them
Who use them, exactly? To name a few – unions, companies, professional associations and workers. Attractive decals add a little class, just like a tie can add a touch of professionalism to a business man’s attire. For that reason alone, they need to be made from resilient paper that will stay shiny and new from the rigors of the job.
Hard Hat Sticker Material
How are they made? They may be made of reflective vinyl or standard pressure-sensitive vinyl for a professional look, which is designed to retain its color properties for a long time during heavy duty work conditions. Whichever type you choose, both are moisture resistant for extended life and their ability to be worn.
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Malaya Movement joins the Filipino people and the global community in battling the deadly virus COVID-19, also known as the Novel Coronavirus. We call on our members, allies and supporters to extend their utmost solidarity and assistance to all peoples affected by this public health crisis, and to keep a keen eye on the Philippines, most especially poor and working class Filipinos.
With the rise of positive cases of COVID-19, it is both heartbreaking and enraging to watch the hellish conditions imposed upon the Filipino people, especially the urban poor, workers, and the frontliners. The Filipino people are facing a double tragedy: the ravages of the coronavirus coupled with the tyranny and incompetence of the Duterte regime.
Duterte’s disastrous handling of the Coronavirus pandemic
Time and again, Duterte puts his puppetry to foreign powers above the welfare and interest of the Filipino people. Duterte deliberately chose to appease the interests of foreign powers, particularly China, and ignored clamors for an immediate travel ban increasing the risk and spread of COVID-19 to the general population.
Capitalizing on the genuine fear and panic from the population, Duterte resorted to a militaristic approach in handling the pandemic. With the lockdown of Metro Manila and the whole of Luzon, he has imposed policies that only exacerbate the public health crisis without any coherent and comprehensive plan. For example, military checkpoints created enormous crowds of people travelling by foot or motorcycle, and the shutdown of public transportation stranded essential workers, including healthcare frontliners who were unable to get to hospitals. Cases of abuse at checkpoints by police and soldiers are emerging. In recent reports, checkpoint police had threatened to shoot those found not to comply with local lockdown orders, locking some in dog cages and left out in the harsh sun. These punitive and cruel examples have characterized the Duterte administration’s response to public health challenges as seen in the past years of his administration’s notorious Drug War.
Uncontented with just the lockdown, Duterte and his rubber stamp senate and congress took advantage of the COVID crisis to give him “special powers” through Republic Act 11469 or the “Bayanihan We Heal as One Act.” It gives Duterte powers to direct operations of private hospitals and public transportation, regulate the distribution of power, fuel, energy, and water, and realign funding. These powers also include penalizing individuals and groups who will be spreading “fake news,” as well as a broad mandate to undertake “other measures as may be necessary” to respond to the pandemic. Such policies are prone to abuse, deepen unequal distribution of resources tipped toward the wealthy and powerful, and are designed to silence the growing protests and vocalized criticisms and discontent among the people as a result of Duterte’s sheer incompetence. The Malaya Movement condemns this shameless maneuver towards a full blown dictatorship and failure to address the true needs of the people.
We denounce Duterte’s continuing reign of terror. As the people are struggling against COVID-19, the Duterte government and its armed minions continue to commit human rights violations with the arrest of human rights activist Teresita Naul, 60, Lanao del Norte last March 15 and the assassination of peasant activist Marlon Maldos, 25, from Bohol last March 17. These violent attacks on youth and the elderly human rights defenders reveal the sustained bloodlust of the Duterte regime even amidst a global pandemic plaguing the nation.
People’s Demands to Duterte
It is clear that the Filipino people have nothing more to expect from the Duterte regime other than more suffering amidst this pandemic. Like in previous crises, the Filipino people have to rely on our own collective effort to save ourselves. In light of that, The Malaya Movement encourages our members, allies and supporters to support our front line workers and other community efforts. The Malaya Movement supports the 7 point demand of the Citizens Urgent Response to end COVID-19 (Cure COVID) as well as other cause oriented groups:
Lastly, if the past three years is not yet enough, the past three months alone further validates our position that the Filipino people’s suffering will only increase so long as Duterte remains in power. With the longstanding, real needs of the Filipino people for better economic opportunities, and land for the vast masses of peasant farmers to till, and this most recent public health crisis of Covid-19, Duterte’s leadership has proven not fit for purpose. Instead of continuing to power grab and employ a dictatorial and totalitarian style of leadership, he might better serve the Philippines by stepping down and resigning.
Tens of thousands of people have already been murdered by the Duterte regime, and his militaristic and anti-people response to COVID-19 will no doubt add more deaths to his legacy. The Malaya Movement calls on Duterte to resign so that more lives can be spared. His deadly reign cannot continue. Join the Malaya Movement in calling for Duterte’s resignation. Heed the people’s demands for medical response to the COVID-19 crisis, and arm the health professionals with medical equipment, not the military!


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Right punishment? After 37 years, Arthur Johnson freed from solitary confinement
Arthur Johnson freed from solitary confinement: A federal judge ruled that a Philadelphia man’s three-decade long stint in solitary confinement will soon come to an end, mirroring a nationwide push to curtail the use of the punishment.
After spending 37 years alone in a 7- by 12-foot prison cell, a convicted murderer will be integrated back into the general population at a Pennsylvania state prison, a federal judge, who saw no reason for the harsh punishment to continue, ruled Tuesday.
Arthur Johnson, a 64-year-old Philadelphia man whose IQ places him in the category "educable mentally retarded," received a lifetime prison sentence for the 1970 murder of Jerome Wakefield, The Philadelphia Inquirer reported. The then 18-year-old man was taken into custody and, after several failed escape attempts, sent to solitary confinement in 1979.
He said he has not had meaningful contact with other people since.
"Astoundingly, Mr. Johnson continues to endure this compounding punishment, despite the complete absence of major disciplinary infractions for more than a quarter century," Christopher Conner, the chief judge of the US District Court for the Middle District of Pennsylvania, wrote in a ruling reported by the Inquirer.
The decision to move Johnson from his isolated cell comes as both federal and state prisons across the nation re-examine their use of solitary punishment. Earlier this year, President Obama signed several executive actions to curtail solitary in federal prisons, including a ban on placing juvenile offenders in such conditions and limits to how long adult offenders could be subjected to the punishment.
Between 25,000 and 80,000 inmates across the country can be in solitary at any given time. Rates of suicide and recidivism are much higher among these prisoners, as the isolated conditions can cause a wide array of mental and emotional health issues, experts say.
It was clear to the court that Johnson had suffered during his time in solitary, telling Judge Conner that he now experiences sleeplessness, anxiety, depression, obsessive behavior, anger, loss of concentration, loss of short-term memory, and despair.
"It's easy to, by default, take the most troubling person and stick them in a cell," Vincent Schiraldi, a senior research fellow at the Harvard Kennedy School of Government who formerly ran the juvenile corrections system in Washington, D.C., previously told The Christian Science Monitor. "Imagine being able to just make that [person] go away when you're personally very stressed, and then you can begin to see how this thing can get abused."
Johnson, who correction offers saw as a security threat, was a troubled inmate. He made several escape attempts, one of which included binding a guard and locking him in a cell.
But none of that, Conner ruled, is enough to keep a man locked away in a box for more than 30 years.
"The court has no crystal ball," Conner wrote. "It may well be that Johnson will endeavor to escape again. But Mr. Johnson ... will be subject to three decades of improvements in institutional security over the general population. The Department has at its disposal a broad array of investigative and penological techniques to dissuade even the most entrenched escape artist. Surely, there are less restrictive means to monitor Mr. Johnson than solitary confinement."
Johnson is expected to be transferred to a prison that can accommodate his transition and then moved into the general population within the next 90 days. The move, which carries concerns about prison security and Johnson's mental health, mirrors the national debate on how to avoid isolation policies that aren't helpful for inmates while also ensuring that anyone who could compromise the safety of guards or other prisoners is incarcerated responsibly.
"Solitary confinement is something that ought to be used as a last resort, because I don't think it promotes mental health, so you're not creating better citizens [upon release]," Paul Robinson, an expert on criminal sentencing at the University of Pennsylvania Law School in Philadelphia, previously told the Monitor. But at the same time, he says, "sometimes there are very good reasons [for using solitary] because for some people, solitary confinement is the only responsible way to incarcerate them."

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by Patrick Appel
A reader writes:
Your ongoing series of "Sickbed" posts is truly plumbing the depths of ignorance. I'm used to that in the healthcare debate, but not from a blog I respect. To wit:
1) The reason the CPT codes exist is to standardize billing practices and allow insurance companies (and Medicare) to create standard fee schedules. It has also, coincidentally, allowed one of the worst creations in the last twenty years -- RBRVS -- to try to properly allocate fees to resources consumed. No one in their right mind would use a prose procedural description to bill as it would result in six thousand mails between insurer and provider clarifying exactly what was done. The CPT codes allow the insurance company to know precisely what was done and to bill accordingly. It's never as simple as "we delivered a baby" or "we took out his appendix". Every procedure has variants that need to be clarified. CPT allows this.
CPT is opaque to an outsider. But the thing is that the patient should never have to see these codes.
I have been provided estimates by providers numerous times. I have provided them myself when I worked in medicine. Sometimes those estimates can be off due to complications (and people frequently forget that they have multiple providers). But every practice in America uses some electronic system to punch up those codes and match them to prices they bill the insurance company. That can provide a maximum charge, at least, and possibly a fee schedule charge.
2) Your e-mailers are clearly unaware that insurance companies aren't the only ones who can negotiate prices. Uninsured patients can do it too. Indeed, one of the beauties of HSAs (about which your blog says conspicuously little) is that has allowed patients to get back into the practice of negotiating lower prices with providers. When I worked in medicine, I frequently reduced charges or wrote off charges while working with patients in financial trouble. The only patients we ever turned over to collections were the distressingly large fraction that wouldn't even talk to us despite numerous letters and phone calls offering to help them set up a payment plan.
Speaking of Health Savings Accounts, Alex Tabarrok posted yesterday on a favorable review of consumer driven health care plans. Conservatives tend to focus on patients as consumers of health care dollars while liberals by and large focus on doctors as the primary decider of health care expenses. Obviously, the incentives for both doctor and patient are out of wack. Market-based reforms can work in some instances I'd like to see doctors provide approximate costs and likely benefits to patients before performing most procedures but markets don't do very well when consumers have bad information or are in a panic.

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Motorsports series around the world deal with inclement conditions in a variety of ways. In NASCAR, ARCA and INDYCAR races held on ovals wet weather tyres are not used. Clearly on the banked oval circuits the grip through the banked corners cannot be replicated in damp conditions and so attempting to develop a tyre for these occasions is pointless.
Many racing series utilise tyres design to operate in the rain. These are usually manufactured from softer rubber compounds to improve grip, the have a grooved design to shirt the water and as a result the shape of the wet tyres can even be different from their dry weather counterparts.
F1 unique approach to tyres
Formula One is unusual because the sport mandates their tyre supplier produces two different tyres of wet weather tyre; the full or ‘extreme’ wet and intermediate which is designed for conditions where there is no standing water.
The Sprint shootout at the 2023 Belgium Grand Prix, which set the grid for the one third GP distance race on Saturday afternoon, was delayed while race control ensured the track was dry enough for the drivers to have adequate usability.
However this had a knock on effect delaying the start of the Sprint race itself where again the wet conditions delayed the start even further.
Even then there were a number of formation laps run behind the safety car which meant the shortened 15 lap race was curtailed even further to just eleven laps.
FIA super cautious over racing in Spa
Certain commentators felt the delayed start by race control was overly cautious as the deaths during wet conditions of two junior drivers at this circuit since 2019 clearly affected the FIA representatives decision making.
Anthoine Hubert died in a crash at the Raidillon corner in 2019, while 18-year-old Dilano van ‘t Hoff lost his life earlier this month in a FRECA race a few hundred metres further up the circuit.
Due to the high speed nature of the Spa-Francorchamps circuit, spread is considerably more of a problem here than at other circuits where the F1 circus lays its hat.
The Sprint was declared a wet race before the off by race control which meant all the drivers had to being using the extreme wet tyres as they followed the safety car before the eventual rolling start.
F1 race control ‘dithers’
Yet almost half the field pitted to get rid of the extreme wets before the first lap began with the rest doing the same after just one lap of the race.
This raised questions over the point of the extreme wet tries given over the past two seasons they are never the choice of racing tyre in wet conditions. The drivers prefer the intermediate tyre which is several seconds a lap quicker.
The reality such is the concern for driver safety in modern times that the FIA do not allow them to race in conditions where Grand Prix of yesteryear were actually run.
In their push towards net zero in 2030 the FIA trialed an alternative tyre arrangement in Hungary which meant the drivers were restricted to just eleven sets of dry weather tyres for the weekend instead of the usual thirteen.
New F1 tyre arrangements cricitsed
This will be repeated at the Italian Grand Prix in two races time. The intent is to reduce the number of F1 tyres hauled around the globe by almost 4,000 which will clearly reduce the carbon footprint of Formula one.
However the Hungarian trial was criticised by a number of the drivers who claimed this in fact reduced the amount off time the teams would spend on track during the practice sessions and therefore diminish the fan experience.
Hamilton calls out wet tyre wastage
Lewis Hamilton clearly frustrated by the fact he had just one medium tyre for the entire practice two session at the Hungarian Grand Prix, called on the FIA to consider other options to reduce the carbon footprint of the sport.
“We only had one tyre that we were going to use this session. Not really a great format this change that they made for this weekend, it just means we get less running,” Hamilton said.
“Not ideal, and there’s a lot of wet tyres I think they throw away after every weekend, like a lot, maybe they should look at something like that rather than taking time on track away from the fans.”
Drivers say Pirelli wet tyres “pointless”
While the only session at this weekends Belgium Grand Prix was not wet, the drivers were unimpressed again with the performance of the Pirelli extreme wet they were forced to start the Sprint race with then ditched either before the rolling start or after just one lap.
Speaking after the session, George Russell was one of those to point that out. “The extreme tyre is a pretty pointless tyre, it’s really, really bad,” said the Grand Prix Drivers’ Association director.
“It’s probably six, seven seconds a lap slower than the intermediate. And the only reason you’d ever run the extreme wet is because you’d aquaplane on an intermediate. So that needs to be substantially improved.”
The Pirelli boss on fact agrees with this opinion but suggests it is the extreme caution shown by race control that leads to these situations.
Pirelli defend their F1 tyre development
“I believe that we have to, first of all, divide two problems. One is the performance of the wet [tyres], one is the visibility,” said Mario Isola on Saturday evening.
“Performance-wise, when we were developing the tyres, we found a result in terms of performance that was much, much better than the old wet tyre. It’s not enough, maybe, but we did a step.”
This year the two F1 wet tyres have been designed to work without the need for them to be pre-heated and Isola maintains Pirelli have indeed delivered on this FIA requirement and the teams are unanimous in their support for the rubber compound.
“The warm-up was not an issue. All of the teams voted to introduce the new wet during the season because they had the data from our test,” Isola continued.
“safety car tyres” only say Pirelli
The extreme wet tyres are designed to shirt 160 litres of water a second, but at a high speed circuit like Spa-Francorchamp this vastly increases the amount of spray thrown up and equally reduces visibility.
“Are they safety car tyres? We discuss many times about visibility. It is an issue and clearly, the FIA, together with the teams, are working around some devices [spray guards] that can improve visibility in order to reduce the spray that is coming from the tyres and the diffuser,” the Pirelli boss revealed.
The conundrum appears to result in a situation where the extreme wet tyre will never be used for racing and it will be other FIA initiatives that must be trailed to reduce the spray in the worst of wet conditions where the extreme Pirelli wet tyre is required.
FIA policy needs addressing
“If the idea is to continue to look for a device that is able to reduce the spray and therefore give [drivers] the possibility to run in full-wet conditions, we have to keep the two products. But if the full wet tyre is used only behind the safety car, I agree with drivers that, at the moment, it is a useless tyre.”
Pirelli at present produce thousands of extreme wet tyres each year, which may only be called upon at a handful of Grand Prix.
The ball is now firmly in the court of Formula One’s governing body to decide whether the vast expense of producing these extreme wet weather tyres has become a pointless activity.
Drama at the start 😮
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Aquamarine – Part Three
by Sparks In Shadow
Woodring followed Leira, realizing there was much he hadn’t known about the late Lord Alton’s wife. They hastened in among the trees and settled behind a large trunk to rest and think.
Woodring tried to look her in the eye. “I have questions, but can’t find words.”
After a moment, she spoke. “Those of us who remember the Aquamarine arts are few. Captain Isley has found that we exist and wants the power for himself. He means us harm. That’s why he threatens – why he attacked.”
“Then it wasn’t my fault? Because he and I argued?”
“No,” she said. “He wants more than me.”
The prompt was “… it wasn’t my fault …” from Julia.

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Muhammad Ali, seen by many as the world’s greatest boxer, passed away on June 3rd in the current city he called home Scottsdale, Arizona. Born under the name Cassius Marcellus Clay Jr. on January 17th, 1942, Ali changed his name to Muhammad Ali after winning the 1960 Summer Olympics in Rome at the age of 18. Coming from a modest home, this Kentucky native was heavily involved during the civil rights movement speaking up for those who couldn’t. He also drew attention after refusing to sign up for the draft for the Vietnam War. Because of Ali’s actions he was stripped of his many boxing titles that he had accumulated over the years. Ali took the case to the Supreme Court and in 1971 regained his boxing titles. During the legal battle, Ali was banned from boxing for 3 years and fined $10,000. This didn’t slow Ali down however, because 2 of his 3 lineal world heavyweight championship wins were after his 3 year break. With an outstanding record of 56 wins from a total of 61 fights it’s no surprise that Muhammad Ali was beloved by the boxing community.
Building on his brand Ali also had a presence in the music and film industries. He received two Grammy nominations, and also wrote two autobiographies. In 1984 Muhammad Ali diagnosed with Parkinson’s syndrome. Parkinson’s disease, which is a neurodegenerative illness, can be characterized by tremors and postural instability. Once again this didn’t bring Ali down as he still had a voice in much political matter and devoted his time to service. Through his later years Ali’s health was degenerating due to his Parkinsonism, and he was hospitalized many times for various health issue leading up to his death this year. Muhammad Ali is an inspiration to many people and his legacy will live on. “Don’t count the days; make the days count.” –Muhammad Ali


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I felt betrayed. I questioned my worth and can’t even look at myself in the mirror. I was asking myself if the monster inside me is that so bad for you to do such an agonizing thing.
But I am thankful. I am so close to getting married to you but I am thankful I did not end up with you. I am thankful that I was freed and spared from a lifelong unhappiness. I am thankful that I saw a better life ahead of me without you.


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Where in South Dakota is Mount Rushmore?Mount Rushmore National Monument
Mount Rushmore, or "Mount Rushmore National Monument" is a granite sculpture located in western South Dakota near the town of Keystone.
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Four former United States Presidents are portrayed – George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, Theodore Theodore Roosevelt and Abraham Lincoln.
About two million people visit the memorial annually. The memorial covers 1,278.45 acres and was conceived of by Doane Robinson in 1923. Work began in 1927 and continued until funding ran out in 1941.
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Habit formation is thought to aid maintenance of physical activity, but little research is available into determinants of habit strength aside from repeated performance. Previous work has shown that intrinsically motivated physical activity, underpinned by inherent satisfaction derived from activity, is more likely to be sustained. We explored whether this might reflect a tendency for self-determined activity to become more strongly habitual. A sample of 192 adults aged 18–30 completed measures of motivational regulation, intention, behaviour, and habit strength. Results showed that self-determined regulation interacted with past behaviour in predicting habit strength: prior action was more predictive of habit strength among more autonomously motivated participants. There was an unexpected direct effect of self-determined regulation on habit strength, independently of past behaviour. Findings offer possible directions for future habit formation work.
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_The following was provided by the California State University Chancellor's Office._ Governor Brown’s May Revision of the 2013-2014 state budget continues to propose an additional $125.1 million in state funding for the California State University and also maintains reinstating $125 million that was cut from last year's budget and was due to be reimbursed in this year's budget following the successful passage of Proposition 30. The proposal also states that the administration will work with the colleges and universities, legislature and other stakeholders on a framework that would link future budget augmentations to performance-related measures.
“The funding proposed for public higher education in the Governor’s May Revise is a critical investment in the future of California,” said CSU Chancellor Timothy P. White. “We look forward to working with the Governor and legislature to invest these educational resources while ensuring the accountability of our universities and the success of our students in a way that upholds the mission of the California State University.”
Overall, the proposed increase in state support for the CSU would bring state funding levels to $2.3 billion for the support of university programs and operations. At their March board meeting, CSU Trustees reviewed an expenditure plan based on the proposed funding that addresses three major areas of need - student access and success, faculty and staff compensation and mandatory costs. Trustees will discuss additional details of this expenditure plan and the revised budget proposal at the upcoming May board meeting.

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Charles Tiner – N’Treble
CD: 10 Songs, 41 Minutes
Styles: Soul Blues, Ensemble Blues, Contemporary Electric Blues Rock, Jazz, All Original Songs
“I’ve got a lot going on, and I’ve got nothing to lose.” This quote, from the second song on Charles Tiner’s latest release, N’Treble, describes it perfectly. It has all the hallmarks of what would have been a fantastic album: vibrant energy, powerhouse instrumentation, and explosive singing from our front man. All the types of tracks you hope for on a soul blues album are here: the addictive sing-along opener (“SugaPie”), a banger of a warning about boasting (“Don’t Write a Check You Can’t Cash,” reviewed below), a paean to down-home cooking (“Dat Soul Food”), and a gorgeous ballad (“No Goodbyes”). Every tune is satisfying soul food for the ear and heart. This is the kind of CD you listen to when you’re feeling low and need not just a pick-me-up, but the aural equivalent of four Starbucks Espresso Doubleshots. The jolt it delivers is that intense. That’s the good news. The bad news is that for some people, such as yours truly, it’s too much. It overwhelms, sending in wave after wave of instrumental and vocal stimuli that combine to form a tsunami. It never lets up, either. From start to finish, you’d better brace yourselves.
On his Facebook page, Tiner describes himself as “a regular guy with a whole lotta soul.” Once you listen to his music, that much is evident. What’s not so evident are his bio details: location, backstory, etc. I did some digging on Google and his website http://linktr.ee/charlestinermusic/). He’s from the (314) area code, which covers St. Louis. That makes sense. His brand of soul lacks the slick pizzazz of, say, NYC or the zydeco influences of Baton Rouge. It’s very down-to-earth, very Midwestern. Meaty. What it lacks in innovative showmanship, it makes up for in passion.
With him are Dean Doss, Conrad Lee, Frank Parker, Art Carey, Sr., Gary Davis, David Lumsden, David Alexander, William “Chilly Bryant,” K. Sanders, Robert H. Sampson III, Ezra Casey, James Armstrong, and Lucas “Luke” Turasky.
Some people are wealthy on paper and in their own mind. In reality, they’re dirt-poor. Charles fervently warns us about this in “Don’t Write a Check You Can’t Cash.” There’s some searing shredder from Conrad Lee on bass and lead guitars. Tiner himself plays organ and keyboards. To me, this song’s best feature is its lyrics: “Some folks think they have it good. They think everything they touch turn[s] to gold. Now they’re stuck when they really open their mouth. Everything seems to turn cold. But you never write a check – whoo! – you can’t cash.” If we follow this advice instead of our desire to make ourselves look better than we are, we’ll be rich.
Charles Tiner’s new CD will keep you jumpin’ all day AND all night. You might be N’Treble!


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Emerging data suggest that a subset of late-stage prostate cancer can progress to a predominantly neuroendocrine phenotype. Project 2 team members previously discovered over-expression and gene amplification of both AURKA (encoding Aurora kinase A (Aurora-A)) and of MYCN (chromosome 2p24, encoding N-Myc) in neuroendocrine prostate cancer (NEPC) as compared with prostate adenocarcinoma. They found that N-Myc and Aurora-A interact to form a stabilizing complex that can be disrupted by allosteric inhibitors of Aurora-A (e.g., MLN8237). This led to a WCM-initiated Phase 2 clinical trial for NEPC patients (NCT#01799278, PI Beltran). Preliminary human tumor, in vitro and in vivo data–including a novel mouse model–support the role of N-Myc as a key driver of NEPC.
NEPC is associated with low or absent AR expression, suppressed AR signaling, retention of early genomic mutations from its adenocarcinoma precursor, and acquisition of distinct genomic and epigenomic alterations. The development of novel therapeutic approaches for patients with NEPC represents a clinical unmet need. This project will focus on first-in-class observations that nominate the N-Myc/Aurora-A pathway and specific epigenetic modifiers (e.g., EZH2) as targets driving NEPC.
Project 2 posits that N-Myc cooperates with both Aurora-A and EZH2 to drive the neuroendocrine phenotype and that characterizing this driving role will lead to more effective targeting strategies for this tumor entity.
AIM 1: Characterize the interaction between the EZH2 and N-Myc signaling in driving NEPC;
AIM 2: Develop novel allosteric compounds that target the N-Myc/Aurora-A complex;
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China Resources unit mulls US$377m fund to ride on health care sector growth
China Resources Pharmaceutical will commit 12.21 per cent of the capital for the fund, whose partners include other related companies and Structure Reform Fund
China Resources Pharmaceutical Group’s subsidiary, CR Pharm (Shantou), announced that it was considering creating a 2.5 billion yuan (US$376.84 million) fund to make equity investments in Chinese pharmaceutical firms, according to a filing to the Hong Kong stock exchange.
The announcement comes as President Xi Jinping laid out in his 19th Party Congress report health care policies to promote a “healthy China”.
China Resources Pharmaceutical has proposed to commit 305.25 million yuan or 12.21 per cent of the capital for the fund. Other partners of the fund include China Resources Holdings subsidiaries – CR Capital, CR Capital LP, CR Sanjiu, CR Double-Crane, CR Pharmaceutical Investment and CR Pharmaceutical Commercial, as well as CVC, Guoxin and Structure Reform Fund.
The fund will have a maturity of five years, with the option to extend up to two years.
CR Pharm (Shantou) will be the executive general partner of the fund, responsible for the investment, management, utilisation and disposal of the assets.
Shenzhen Harvest Huaji Equity Investment will be the fund manager and entrusted manager, responsible for the investment management, disclosure and filing of information.
The annual management fees will be 1.5 per cent on the accumulated paid-up amount in the first three-year investment period.
Xinhua cited President Xi as mentioning policies during the 19th congress for improving the medical insurance system, implementing healthcare reforms to establish sound modern hospital management, promoting the inheritance and development of traditional Chinese medicine and supporting private medical institutions.
Pharmaceutical stocks have gained in recent days after the China Food and Drug Administration simplified approval procedures for site changes by some drug manufacturers.
“We believe this policy would enhance the competitiveness of large innovative pharmaceutical enterprises, accelerate drug discovery and technology transfer, improve industry concentration and operating efficiency, and stimulate market vitality,” ICBC said in a research note.
China Resources Pharmaceuticals advanced 2.13 per cent to HK$9.60, BBI Life Science surged 10.49 per cent to HK$3.16 and Guangzhou Baiyunshan Pharmaceutical edged up 0.21 per cent to HK$24.
China Resources Pharmaceutical Group
China Resources Double-crane Pharmaceutical Company (CR Double-crane), which is 59.99 per cent indirectly owned by China Resources Pharmaceutical, posted a net profit of 755.9 million yuan for the nine months ended September 30, up 22 per cent on the same period a year earlier. Revenue was 4.76 billion yuan, up 15 per cent on the same period a year earlier. Total assets were 9.29 billion yuan, up 13 per cent on the same period a year earlier.

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Some actors have set up livestreams of their gaming PC builds, others have started podcasts, and then there’s Jack Black, who has gone in an entirely different direction. The legendary half of Tenacious D and one-time Brutal Legend roadie has declared that there’s a new god of thunder in town, one who is worthy enough to wield Mjolnir, summon the lightning, and do an admittedly great cover of Led Zeppelin’s Immigrant Song:
— Jack Black (@jackblack) February 7, 2021
While Black could possibly save Disney a ton of money in the special effects department thanks to his natural ability to fly and cause thunderstorms, it looks like Chris Hemsworth won’t have to start looking for new acting gigs just yet. Thor: Love and Thunder is currently filming in Australia, and recent photos from the set of the Taika Waititi-directed film have shown off Thor’s new look, which has a very distinct look that harkens back to the character’s alternate persona of the extremely 80s Thunderstrike.
Chris Pratt as Star-Lord, Sean Gunn as Kraglin, and Karen Gillan as Nebula were also spotted on the set. Thor: Love and Thunder will also see the return of Tessa Thompson as Valkyrie and Natalie Portman as Jane Foster, while former Batman Christian Bale will menace the cast as Gorr the God Butcher.
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Keeping your vehicle regularly maintained and serviced not only ensures that it remains in excellent condition, costing you less upkeep, but it also increases the resale value come time to upgrade to a newer model.
In Part I, we mentioned the first 5 things you can do regularly to keep your vehicle in excellent condition. In Part II, we mention the next 5:
• Continuously monitor oil levels – Oil is what essentially keeps your vehicle running smoothly. Make sure you check the oil levels regularly (about once a week) and ensure that you change your oil around every 5000kms or 6 months, whichever comes first.
• Keep your interior clean – While this may seem like an obvious thing to do, with busy schedules and running around, you could be going weeks without cleaning the inside of your vehicle. The interior is often the deal breaker when it comes to selling your vehicle, so regular vacuums and washes can help keep it looking new and fresh.
• Deal with dents and scratches right away – A small scratch or dent here or there may not be very noticeable off the bat, however, over the years these could add up, leaving your vehicle looking worse for wear. Make sure that, wherever possible, you fix any dents and scratches as and when they happen.
• Rotate your tyres – Making sure your wheels are aligned (as mentioned in Part I) is one thing, but don’t forget to rotate your tyres regularly too. This helps ensure that the tyres sustain wear evenly which in the long run extends their lifespan.
• Always make use of trusted mechanics – should your vehicle need to go to a mechanic for whatever reason, make sure that you always use reputable mechanics who are trusted in the industry. You could ask around for recommendations, visit your nearest vehicle make dealership or read reviews online.
Paying attention to these 10 tips will ensure your vehicle stays in the best condition so that you can enjoy a smooth drive for longer, as well as a good return on investment when the time comes to sell.
If you have any more tips that we haven’t yet mentioned, share them with us below!
Keeping your vehicle regularly maintained and serviced not only ensures it remains in excellent condition, costing you less upkeep, but it also increases the resale value come time to upgrade to a newer model.
Here are 5 things you can do regularly to keep your vehicle in excellent condition:
- Service your vehicle regularly – almost every manufacturer has recommended services scheduled according to year or kms travelled in which they service certain aspects of the vehicle. Make sure you stick to the allocated services and wherever possible, try to go to the manufacturer itself to ensure original parts are used.
- Keep inspecting your vehicle regularly yourself – get to know your vehicle and the indicators for when something goes wrong. If warning lights go on, address them immediately; if something feels off, get it looked at sooner rather than later. This will avoid further problems down the line.
- Check your tyre tread regularly – tyres can last a long time but when they start disintegrating, they do so quickly so continuously monitor your tyres, checking the tread to ensure that they are aligned with the recommended width. Driving on the road with little to no tread is a recipe for disaster.
- Pay attention to wheel alignment – we may overlook the seriousness of wheel alignment as we become used to controlling the pull, however, leaving our wheels unaligned causes further damage to tyres and other areas of the vehicle down the line. Make sure you correct you wheel alignment immediately once you feel it’s unaligned.
- Replace windshield wipers – not only do worn windscreen wipers hamper vision during wet weather making it dangerous to be on the roads, but they scratch your windscreen too. Regularly check your windscreen wipers to ensure they’re in good condition and replace them when they start giving in.
Stay tuned for our next blog post with more maintenance tips to keep your luxury vehicle in the best condition.


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“Think of landscape. Think of how elements come to be attached to one another, how it’s impossible to separate the road from the field, the field from the tree, the tree from the water, the water from the sky. We cannot attribute natural features to the lines we design just as we cannot attribute natural causes to those dying as they try to cross them.” For Tin House, Portuguese writer Susana Moreira Marques meditates on the concept of borders and Wolf Böwig’s photography project, “Borders and Beyond.”
At The Rumpus, our own Nick Ripatrazone writes about his twin daughters, Amelia and Olivia, who taught him that, when it comes to twins, “there are two babies but three identities: one for each baby, and then the twin identity, an amorphous, shared mass of personality and action that makes Amelia fuss one night and Olivia the next.” The essay nicely complements Nick’s Millions piece on Andre Dubus.
Last year, I pointed readers to Numero Cinq, a new Canadian lit mag with a notably memorable tagline. In the latest issue, which is split into seventeen parts, Benjamin Woodard talks with Lydia Davis about her Flaubert translation, her new story collection and the art of writing while traveling. (h/t The Rumpus)
What’s behind the rise of the new-adult genre of fiction? You could blame the rise of Millennials, but that would be, as Emily Landau argues in a piece for the Canadian magazine The Walrus, too cheap and reductive to really answer the question. Instead, she says that we should look at NA as fundamentally similar to YA, with the main difference being that NA books portrays characters on the cusp of independence. (Related: we polled a group of high school students to find out their favorite YA books of 2013.)


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my God, in whom I ftrust.”
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his kfaithfulness is la shield and buckler.
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10 sno evil shall be allowed to befall you,
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to wguard you in all your ways.
12On their hands they will bear you up,
lest you xstrike your foot against a stone.
13You will tread on ythe lion and the zadder;
the young lion and aathe serpent you will abtrample underfoot.
14 “Because he acholds fast to me in love, I will deliver him;
I will protect him, because he adknows my name.
15When he aecalls to me, I will answer him;
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I will rescue him and afhonor him.
16With aglong life I will satisfy him
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Bean Records was a record label owned by Monk Montgomery and founded during his time in Las Vegas. The label only released four records which are now rarities. Three of the releases focus on local artists. Two are from the University Of Las Vegas Jazz Ensemble and one from the Vegas-based band Full Circle. The fourth is a release by Monk's younger brother Buddy Montgomery. Click on the links below to read more information about these releases.
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According to an online database that tracks everything entered into the Congressional record then charts the most-used words, “marijuana” has been mentioned in the House and Senate at least 4,238 times since 1996.


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Lyft, the US-based ridesharing company, is reportedly facing a new round of lawsuits filed by drivers and passengers who claim to have been subjected to physical and sexual misconduct while on rides, and who also accuse the ride-hailing firm of failing to protect its customers.
As per Peiffer Wolf Carr Kane Conway & Wise, the legal team that represents several of the victims, seventeen cases have been filed in California, Arizona, Connecticut, Kentucky, Illinois, Michigan, Oregon, Ohio, Texas, Wisconsin, and Virginia.
These are not class actions, but rather individual lawsuits. The legal proceedings are demand for a jury trial. However, they do not clarify an actual monetary payment except for compensatory damages, including payment of all owed wages and expenses, compensation for future lost wages, adequate attorneys' fees, costs, and expenditures, as well as punitive damages.
The suits, 13 of which were filed by passengers and drivers who had been sexually assaulted, claim that the mobility as a service firm lacked the necessary safety precautions to stop such assaults and did not provide an adequate response when these instances were reported.
In a news conference, Tracey Cowan, a partner at Peiffer Wolf, stated that they want Lyft to undertake the actions it knows it must take to ensure everyone's safety. These measures include conducting thorough background screenings on all its drivers, validating the accuracy of applicant info and background checks by biometric fingerprint tracking, and equipping drivers with dashcams.
In response, Lyft reaffirmed its commitment to safety and refuted some of the allegations.
Lyft claims that every driver undergoes thorough screening, including a background check. Once accepted, there is constant criminal monitoring.
According to the ride-hailing company, every driver who fails the first, annual, and regular checks is prohibited from accessing the platform.
The firm stated that each driver is mandated to complete a community safety education program that was developed in collaboration with the anti-sexual violence group RAINN.


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“Mission: Impossible 6” preproduction is on hiatus until Tom Cruise and Paramount Pictures get their deal straightened out.
At issue are the back-end fees for producers, like Cruise, Bad Robot and Skydance. The studio wants to see those trimmed, one person with knowledge of the negotiations told TheWrap.
Some preliminary prep work had begun on “MI:6”, a second person told us separately. It’s since stalled, and Paramount won’t pick the early development back up until there’s a full script and a deal with their star.
Cruise is currently in London filming “The Mummy,” while Christopher McQuarrie pens the first draft of the “MI:6” screenplay. So there’s plenty of time for all parties to get on the same page here. Cruise is making more money from Universal’s “Mummy,” according to media reports. There-in lies some of his bargaining chips.
Paramount planned to begin actual production in January 2017 for a 2018 release date. That timing still feels possible, deal permitting. The movie is a big priority for Paramount, and it certainly cannot be done without Cruise until another reboot — in other words, don’t fret, fans.
The most recent film in the “Mission: Impossible” franchise — 2015’s “Rogue Nation” — hauled in $682,330,139 worldwide, per Box Office Mojo. “Ghost Protocol” in 2011 ($209 million) and 2000’s “Mission: Impossible 2” ($215 million) have both earned more, while 1996’s original ($181 million) and 2006’s third installment ($134 million) made less.
For the record, a previous version of this story had the incorrect worldwide box office grosses for “Mission: Impossible: Rogue Nation.” We apologize for the error.


UPSC Recruitment 2018: Applications invited on upsconline.nic.in for Lecturers, Drug Inspectors posts
UPSC Recruitment 2018: The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has invited applications for the post of Lecturer and Drug Inspector. The application process has begun on the official website of Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) – upsconline .nic.in.
UPSC Recruitment 2018: The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has invited applications for the post of Lecturer and Drug Inspector. The application process has begun on the official website of Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) – upsconline.nic.in. The applicants must go through the details before applying for these posts. The last date for submission of application form is September 13, 2018. The applicants should make sure that they fulfil all the eligibility criteria before applying for the posts.
UPSC has released Advertisement in this regard.
UPSC Recruitment 2018: vacancy details
1. 3 Lecturers (Arabic, Burmese and Russian) for School of Foreign Languages (SFL), Ministry of Defence
2. 17 Drugs Inspectors for CDSCO, Ministry of Health
3. 1 Lecturer (Automobile Engineering) for Department of Training & Technical Education, Government of NCT of Delhi
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5. Fill up the form and submit.
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In case you carry sensitive information in a USB drive, you need to encrypt it so that you can keep the data secure from potential loss. There are several methods you can use to encrypt this device which includes;
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However, you need to know that all programs are not made equal. There are those which are made to provide users with military-grade protection to their data, while there are those that can expose your sensitive data even more.
Therefore, before you choose a third-party software, make sure you carefully do your due diligence. Do thorough research and see what previous customers are saying about a program before you use it.
You can even go a step further and part away with a few bucks as consultation fees and have an IT security professional suggest the best program for you.
Method 3: buy a flash drive that is already encrypted
If you don’t have the time to encrypt a USB drive yourself, you can buy one that has already been encrypted.
However, avoid buying software encrypted USB drives because they use proprietary encryption algorithms that can be hacked with ease.
Instead, purchase one with hardware encryption since it permits faster access to data and stores encryption keys in a secure chip, thus eliminating the need to store these keys externally.
When buying hardware-encrypted USB drives, ensure they are FIPS-compliant, or they have an AES-256 bit encryption for better data protection.