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Jul 16, 2020 | Currency Market Analysis
The sliding U.S. dollar caught a reprieve as mixed data from China added to a decidedly uncertain outlook for global growth. The euro eased off four-month peaks while rivals from Britain and Canada also surrendered ground. Data showing that China’s economy returned to growth last quarter but that retail sales tumbled for a fifth month in a row pressured both the Aussie and kiwi dollars. The world’s No. 2 economy grew at a 3.2% pace during the second quarter, a bigger than expected bounce back after the Asian powerhouse economy contracted by 6.8% during the first quarter. The dollar is catching a risk-off boost as global worries put a brake on a Wall Street rally fueled by vaccine optimism. Choppy trade could be the name of the game today with the ECB and critical U.S. jobs and consumer spending data also in focus.
Sterling fell as it remained closely correlated with risk assets like the performance of global stocks which moderated. U.K. unemployment unexpectedly held steady at 3.9% in the three months to May, compared to forecasts of an increase. While better than expected, the data isn’t likely to excite sterling bulls, given expectations for unemployment to still push higher over coming months as the coronavirus exerts broad downward pressure on Britain’s economy.
The euro eased off four-month highs against the greenback as caution returned to markets and the ECB left policy unchanged but kept the door unlocked to stronger stimulus. The ECB’s deposit rate for banks remained at minus 0.5%. With monetary policy in wait and see mode, attention now turns to EU fiscal authorities who meet over the coming two days and may vote on whether to approve a massive €750 billion recovery fund. The more progress toward an agreement, the more upside the euro could enjoy over the short run.
Canada’s dollar slipped off one-week peaks clocked overnight as global caution intensified, weighing on stock and oil markets, and boosting the safe harbor greenback. The loonie was already on shaky fundamental ground after the Bank of Canada this week vowed to keep interest rates anchored at record lows of 0.25% for “a long time,” potentially years, to help the economy recover from the coronavirus-induced downturn.
The greenback pared gains after mixed readings on the U.S. economy kept uncertainty sky-high over the outlook. Weekly jobless claims improved but in underwhelming fashion, as they only inched down to 1.3 million compared to forecasts of 1.25 million from 1.31 million the prior week. Consumers stepped up spending for a second straight month in June, with retail sales up 7.5% after a record 18.2% splurge in May. Signs of only incremental improvement in the job market, coupled with soaring virus cases, cast doubt on the sustainability of spending going forward.
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A year later, his body was found in the desert outside of Buckeye. He was 25 years old.
"The last time I spoke to him was Father's Day," Laura Pajak, Richardson's mother, tells New Times. "He was a free person really his whole life, had a lot of friends who loved him very much and who would do anything for him."
Richardson is the oldest of Pajak's four sons - three of whom have been killed.
After the death of his brother in 2006, Richardson went through a rough patch. Sporting a tattoo on his side in memory of his sibling 's murder, he mostly hung out with friends, bouncing from job to job.
The day of his disappearance, Richardson was at a friend's house. He made a call to his mom asking for a ride, But he didn't reach her, and he never followed up. Pajak later got calls from Richardson's friends saying they hadn't heard from him.
She, along with Richardson's friends, filed a missing person report with the Phoenix Police Department the next day.
But after supplying her with flyers, Pajak says the Phoenix Police Department sat on her son's case, putting little effort in keeping her informed about the investigation. In the critical first months of Richardson's disappearance, she says there was no urgency.
"To me, they felt he was gone, he just wanted to be away, "she said. "And at the crucial time he was gone, they didn't follow up. It took them three to four months to get my DNA. They said 'Oh were running it through the national [database]' and that they would call me. So often and I kept saying, 'No, there's something wrong. He wouldn't just disappear like that.'"
It wasn't until September 2007 that Pajak got answers. But not from the cops.
"I was watching the news, and a story came on about remains that were found in Buckeye, and I got the coldest chill up my spine."
Even though he wasn't known to hang out in that area, Pajak knew those were the remains of her son.
But she wouldn't get official word from authorities that her son was dead for another eight months. It was May 2008 when the Maricopa Sheriff's office called to tell her the remains had a DNA match.
"I told them point blank: 'You need to tell me if my son is dead or alive.'"
Because of the investigation, neither police nor Pajak can say how Richardson was killed.
"But I know it was bad," she said, hesitating on the words.
In the three years since her son's disappearance, the case had gone from the missing person department of the Phoenix PD to the Sheriff's Office, all with no concrete answers.
"I wrote Sheriff Arpaio and begged him not to let this become a cold case," she says. "I told him, 'This is the third son I've lost since 1995, and I need some kind of closure.'"
Now, a half a decade later, Richardson's case has a second wind. Detective Mike Johnson with the MCSO was handed the case about a year ago and is in the process of retracing the steps of the Phoenix Police.
"We have leads," Johnson tells The New Times. "I've had [this case] for a little bit now, and yeah, I hope there's a good outcome. It all just depends on where the leads take you."
Pajak hopes the leads point to justice for her son and as a member of a support group for parents of murdered children, Pajak surrounds herself with a community who understands her need for resolution.
"I have hope now," she says. "I'm hoping there's light at the end of the tunnel. But I'm still upset that the Phoenix missing person [department] didn't do anything. [We] just really love and miss him and really want justice for him. He was taken away when he shouldn't have been."
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The growth of modern multigenerational households –which once began as a fall-out from millennials moving back home during the Great Recession –shows no signs of slowing down. Households are now choosing this option to address the needs of other generations as well, including health issues of aging parents and child care concerns of working parents.
The latest numbers from the Pew Institute show a record 60.6 million people lived in multigenerational homes in 2014. That means nearly 20% of the U. S. population lives in households consisting of two or more adult generations.
Home builders and remodelers are building and renovating homes to meet the needs of multigenerational households. These designs allow many generations of the same family to live together under one roof yet have private areas as well as combined living space.
Features of multigenerational home plans can include in-law suites within the main home with separate areas for independent living. These often have kitchenettes and en suite bathrooms, and sometimes private entrances from the street. Other homes may include a shared living space but have multiple master bedrooms with en suite bathrooms.

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Booker blasts Trump in Tyson 'StarTalk' at Count Basie
The audience at the Count Basie Theatre was receptive to the contention by Booker and Neil deGrasse Tyson that spending on science is a wise investment of tax dollars.
- Booker, a potential 2020 presidential candidate, attempting to run effective opposition to Trump.
- Booker appeared in a Red Bank taping of a "StarTalk'' podcast hosted by Neil deGrasse Tyson.
- Trump says his administration "is committed to keeping our air and water clean.''
U.S. Sen. Cory Booker started the year with the highly unusual move of testifying against a Senate colleague – trying, but failing, to block the appointment of Jeff Sessions to leadership of President Donald Trump’s Justice Department.
The New Jersey Democrat and potential 2020 presidential candidate isn’t relenting in trying to mount an effective opposition to Trump.
In a recent taping in Red Bank of celebrity astrophysicist Neil deGrasse Tyson’s "StarTalk" podcast, Booker blasted Trump for proposing a federal budget that, for starters, cuts the Environmental Protection Agency’s Office of Research by 50 percent and guts other government-funded medical and scientific research.
Booker said the "official elected Republican leadership," among all political groups internationally, "is the only one on the planet Earth that does not actually believe in climate change."
The audience at the Count Basie Theatre, where the session was recorded, was receptive to the contention by Booker and Tyson that spending on science is a wise investment of tax dollars.
At one point, Tyson, kiddingly to Booker, said, "You don’t have a science background."
"I have a degree in political science," replied Booker, drawing cheers and applause.
March for Science rallies were held across the country Saturday in response to what organizers and attendees say is concern about proposed cuts in government spending, including science research grants.
In an official statement on Saturday, Trump said his administration "is committed to keeping our air and water clean, to preserving our forests, lakes, and open spaces, and to protecting endangered species."
House and Senate committees will hold hearings to consider Trump’s spending proposals.
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With Democrats and Republicans squabbling fiercely over how to reopen the government, it’s Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid — the former boxer — who compares lawmakers’ bickering to a schoolyard brawl.
“We are not going to be bullied,” Reid said Tuesday. “We have done everything we can, and we’ve done it very reasonably.”
As Reid’s 54-seat majority is tested to the limit by the first government shutdown in 17 years, the Nevada Democrat’s strategy has been simple: Do not give in to Republican demands to undo, excise, or delay any part of the Affordable Care Act.
It’s a strategy that has pressure-tested unity among Senate Democrats, who have so far stood fast in a series of high-profile votes to turn away House proposals that would have ended the standoff but handed Republicans something to brag about.
“This is a democracy. This cannot be how we govern,” said Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Mass. “And I think that has been one of Harry Reid’s strongest messages: We cannot hand them the stick to beat us with.”
Whether Reid can hold Democrats together as the shutdown drags on — there is no sign that it will end in coming days — remains unclear. But House Republicans have already scaled back their offers, going from a full repeal of Obamacare, to a full delay, to a delay of a piece of the program. Reid, backed by his caucus and President Obama, has remained steady in his insistence that House Republicans adopt the continuing resolution the Senate passed on Friday.
The latest House suggestion involves adopting a piecemeal approach to funding government, with individual resolutions to fund national parks, Veterans Affairs, and the District of Columbia. Reid shot that idea down, too.
“Here’s their plan: Some of the rabble-rousers over there have said what they want to do is take little pieces of the government “¦ and this will go on for weeks, but what won’t get funded is Obamacare,” he said, adding that “this is not serious.”
Republicans say Reid refuses to negotiate and compromise, and that he’s making life difficult for some Democrats facing reelection next year. But if any Democrats are sweating, they have nonetheless stood by Reid.
“I think he’s been very clear and absolutely right about what’s at stake here,” said Sen. Ben Cardin, D-Md. “So I give him very high marks. It’s clear we have the votes here in the [Senate] to keep the government open. The House won’t allow a vote on it. I think Senator Reid’s been very effective in pointing that out.”
Senate Democrats insist that House Republicans will ultimately shoulder the brunt of public anger over the shutdown, but that’s a tide that could run both ways. Thus far, Reid and his allies don’t seem to fear any backlash.
“He’s done a really good job,” Warren said. “He’s held everyone together.”
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Before we get to the specifics of this exposé about escorts working the Iowa and New Hampshire primary crowds, let’s get three things out of the way: 1.) It’s from Cosmopolitan; 2.) most of the women quoted use fake (if colorful) names; and 3.) again, it’s from Cosmopolitan. That said, here’s what we learned:
- Business was booming: one escort who says she typically gets two inquiries a weekend got 15 requests in the pre-primary weekend.
- Their primary season clientele is a bit older than normal—”40s through mid-60s, compared with mostly twentysomething regulars” and “they’ve clearly done this before.”
- They seemed more nervous than other clients, because “the stakes are higher when you’re working for a possible future president” but “all practiced impeccable manners.”
- One escort “typically enjoy[s] the company of Democrats more, just because I feel like our views line up a lot more.”
No matter where you stand on mandating companies to include a backdoor in encryption technologies, it doesn’t make sense to allow that decision to be made on a state level. “The problem with state-level legislation of this nature is that it manages to be both wildly impractical and entirely unenforceable,” writes Brian Barrett at Wired. There is a solution to this problem. “California Congressman Ted Lieu has introduced the ‘Ensuring National Constitutional Rights for Your Private Telecommunications Act of 2016,’ which we’ll call ENCRYPT. It’s a short, straightforward bill with a simple aim: to preempt states from attempting to implement their own anti-encryption policies at a state level.”
Much has been made of David Brooks’s recent New York Times column, in which confesses to missing already the civility and humanity of Barack Obama, compared to who might take his place. In NewYorker.com, Jeffrey Frank reminds us how critical such attributes are to foreign policy. “It’s hard to imagine Kennedy so casually referring to the leader of Russia as a gangster or a thug. For that matter, it’s hard to imagine any president comparing the Russian leader to Hitler [as] Hillary Clinton did at a private fund-raiser. … Kennedy, who always worried that miscalculation could lead to war, paid close attention to the language of diplomacy.”
The New Covenant. The Third Way. The Democratic Leadership Council style. Call it what you will, but whatever centrist triangulation Bill Clinton embraced in 1992, Hillary Clinton wants no part of it in 2016. Writing for Bloomberg, Sasha Issenberg and Margaret Talev explore how Hillary’s campaign has “diverged pointedly” from what made Bill so successful: “For Hillary to survive, Clintonism had to die.” Bill’s positions in 1992—from capital punishment to free trade—“represented a carefully calibrated diversion from the liberal orthodoxy of the previous decade.” But in New Hampshire, Hillary “worked to juggle nostalgia for past Clinton primary campaigns in the state with the fact that the Bill of 1992 or the Hillary of 2008 would likely be a marginal figure within today’s Democratic politics.”
At first, “it was pleasant” to see Trevor Noah “smiling away and deeply dimpling in the Stewart seat, the seat that had lately grown gray hairs,” writes The Atlantic‘s James Parker in assessing the new host of the once-indispensable Daily Show. But where Jon Stewart was a heavyweight, Noah is “a very able lightweight, [who] needs time too. But he won’t get any. As a culture, we’re not about to nurture this talent, to give it room to grow. Our patience was exhausted long ago, by some other guy. We’re going to pass judgment and move on. There’s a reason Simon Cowell is so rich. Impress us today or get thee hence. So it comes to this: It’s now or never, Trevor.”


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CORONATION Street boss Kate Oates has revealed a huge secret storyline that has left her with anxiety about it coming to screen.
The cobbles producer – who took over in 2015 – has been widely praised for revitalising the show with a host of issues-led storylines that have seen the show regularly be the most-watched show on television.
But now after having heartbreaking storylines like Bethany Platt’s grooming and abuse horror, Billy Mayhew's drug addiction, Michelle Connor tragically losing her son, and David Platt’s upcoming sexual assault, Kate has admitted there is another story coming that has left her feeling “trepidatious”.
Speaking exclusively to the Sun Online, Kate said: “I think that the David story is going to be a long runner and it will tie in with another really significant story.
“And as that unfolds it will be quite an emotional journey for the audience to go on, but a worthwhile one I think.
“That will be a big story for the summer and that will create some drama in the factory, it will create some drama in the Rovers, so our big heartlands of the show are going to be very busy.”
Admitting she was worried about tackling the secret story, she added: “I think it’s right to be considered.
“I think I’ve got the right level of anxiety about it really.
“You know it’s significant and I want to get it right, but we’ve thought very carefully about every detail and we’ve taken a lot of advice.
“And that’s right and as much as we can do.
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A significant part of caring for our furry friends is ensuring they’re well-groomed. Not merely does grooming maintain a good appearance but it’s crucial for your pet’s health and wellness.
Mobile grooming is the main element to having an excellent and care-free service. Read on to discover the five biggest benefits.
One of the top mobile grooming benefits is convenience. You don’t have to transport your dog, drive to the groomer’s facility, and again.
Luckily, the groomer should come for you to make your daily life easier. Plus, many mobile groomers offer alternative time-slots to align with your schedule.
2. Less Stress for YOUR DOG
“Why hire a mobile pet groomer?” You ask.
Mobile pet grooming pembroke pines at home prevents your pet from getting anxious when you leave them at the groomer’s or on the ride there. Also, most pets don’t want to stay in their cages or crates when looking forward to their appointment.
Keeping your pet’s anxiety and stress levels to the very least are really beneficial for elderly pets, or people that have moderate to severe health issues. For all those with pets who are extra sensitive to car rides and travel, traveling to a salon may not be your best option. Instead, hire a mobile pet groomer which means that your dog can look and feel their finest while being comfortable and happy at home.
Plus, when your pet is fully relaxed, they’ll have the ability to immerse themselves in the experience.
3. Valuable One-On-One Time
Among the top benefits associated with a mobile pet groomer is the way you and your pet get one-on-one treatment.
In a normal pet salon, groomers typically can not provide as much private time with each pet as their owners would prefer. Due to high business demand and overlapping schedules, your dog might not exactly receive that extra personal time many owners hope for their pet. Using a mobile groomer, the focus is using one pet, and one owner at a time.
4. Shorter Grooming Time
Less grooming time is one of the major advantages of mobile pet grooming especially if your pet can’t sit still for too long.
It also means you don’t need to hold around all night at a grooming salon, waiting for other animals to complete their appointments.
Further, many grooming salons use cage-drying to save lots of time but problems can arise if the gear is faulty or your pet is suffering from overheating.
But when you select a mobile grooming service, your dog can dry naturally and in the comfort of their home.
5. No Other Pets
Many pets feel nervous around animals they’re unfamiliar with. But, with mobile grooming, your pet doesn’t have to face a roomful of animals.
Further, your dog won’t come in contact with illnesses other dogs or cats have. This often occurs unintentionally simply by being in the same environment as other dogs or cats. With mobile grooming, you’ll feel assured knowing your pet won’t get back covered in fleas, ticks, or other hazards.
That’s Why YOU NEED TO Choose Mobile Grooming Services
There are various advantages to using a mobile grooming service.
Not only would you reduce your pet’s stress by cutting the journey, but they’re also not surrounded by other animals that could be carrying diseases.
Further, mobile grooming services guarantee your pup receives undivided attention so they have the care they deserve.

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Books » Author » Salvador Espin
By Seeley, Tim; Illustrated by Espin, Salvador
Apocalypse fights for change in the Age of X-Man! Nate Grey has created a utopia for mutants...one where nobody knows love. Thankfully, a hero has risen up to lead a rebellion against X-Man's oppressive way of life and teach the ways of family and romance. And he goes by the name... En Sabah Nur! Join Apocalypse and his revolutionary X-Tracts as they strive to teach the world to love again! Their newest mission takes them to the wilds of the former Soviet Union, where a creature lurks that locals call the Tongue of Czernobog.. .but why do Apocalypse and the X-Tracts want to fi nd him? And can they get to him before the enforcers from Department X do? COLLECTING: AGE OF X-MAN: APOCALYPSE & THE X-TRACTS 1-5Read more
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Collects material originally published in magazine form as Deadpool #41-44, #250 --T.p. verso.
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Originally published in magazine form as Deadpool: back in black #1-5.
By Way, Daniel; Illustrated by Barberi, Carlo; Dazo, Bong; Vella, Sheldon; Espin, Salvador
Daniel Way's wild and wacky Deadpool run concludes! But can it be that Steve Rogers wants the motormouth merc on his hush-hush Secret Avengers? No-good, lousy Draculas are more Deadpool's speed! But as Wade heads into space to increase his intergalactic cred, will taking on alien... assassin Macho Gomez and the immense Id the Selfish Moon cement him as the solar system's baddest of the bad? Not as far as his 'old friends' back on Earth are concerned -Hydra Bob, Big Bertha, Taskmaster and Blind Al all want to claim a piece of his hide! And so does the Incredible Hulk! But perhaps the greatest threat of all is an 'evil twin' made up of his own discarded body parts! Plus: Deadpool - the Musical! And the death wish to end all death wishes! Collecting: Deadpool (2008) 27-63, 33.1, 49.1Read more
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Illustrated by Espin, Salvador; By Duggan, Gerry
Contains material originally published in magazine form as Mrs. Deadpool and the Howling Commandos #1-4 and Werewolf by Night #1.
Contains material originally published in magazine form as Deadpool & the Mercs for money #1-5 and Deadpool: massacre #1.
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The bullets and blood will flow as Marvel's two greatest psychos go toe-to-toe! Has the Merc with a Mouth met his match? Collecting Deadpool Vs. Carnage #1-4.
By Ewing, Al; Illustrated by Espin, Salvador
Did you ever want to be Deadpool? Well, now's your chance - in this amazing role-playing romp! YOU decide what choices Deadpool makes! Just be sure to avoid the many bad endings you could fall into... or suffer the consequences!Become the Merc with a Mouth!
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text: All About Temple B'rith ShalomWelcome to Temple B'rith Shalom, a Reform synagogue in the Central Arizona mountains with a diverse congregation. We are located in beautiful Prescott, AZ. We are served by Rabbi William L. Berkowitz. Please feel welcome to explore our friendly community through your participation in our many religious, educational and social activities.As a Reform congregation affiliated with the Union for Reform Judaism ( URJ ) ( www.urj.org ), we strive to attain the high ideals of the movement. This means that we try to make informed, meaningful choices from the Jewish tradition to guide our observance of mitzvot. We take an open-minded approach to Jewish religious belief and practice. We are committed to God, Torah, and Israel.Our congregants come from different parts of the United States as well as other countries. Our congregation is comprised of members from more than 170 households. We are a diverse group politically, socially and religiously. Our pluralism leads us to respect each other and to honor our differences, while we come together to create a Jewish spiritual home for all Jews in Prescott. Together we encourage all families and individuals to participate in lifelong learning and communal prayer.


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Alexander and Alexandra Ahndoril have spoiled us throughout their writing career with their fascinating, high-octane thrillers of the notorious Joona Linna series and they never fail to amaze their loyal fans with their great stories and amazing plotlines. Lazarus is the seventh installment in this great series written by the Swedish married duo and one of the best as far as plot and characterization are concerned. Furthermore, this novel signals the return of one of the most terrifying villain characters in Nordic crime fiction, the vicious Jurek Walter whom we considered dead after the end of the fourth book in the series, The Sandman. Jurek Walter, Joona Linna's arch-nemesis, was shot three times in his torso by Saga Bauer and was then carried away by the river while at the same time his twin brother, Igor, was executed by Joona in his hiding place. Even though Jurek's whole body was never recovered, we saw in Stalker (#5) that Saga has found some definitive evidence that proved beyond the shadow of a doubt that Jurek was gone once and for all. Nevertheless, as the title of this book suggests, Jurek has come back from the land of the dead to haunt and exact his revenge from both Joona and Saga.
It should be noted, for all those who are not familiar with the previous books in this series, that we first read about Jurek Walter in the ending pages of The Fire Witness, where the two authors wrote about his history and relation with the main protagonist of the novels, Joona Linna. Jurek was one cruel serial-killer who was investigated and finally arrested by Joona a few years ago. After his trial, he promised Joona that he would find his wife, Suma, and daughter, Lumi, and take them away forever. Then, he would let Joona live on knowing that he couldn't save those whom he loved most and finally he would hang himself out of despair, unable to struggle with the sadness and loneliness. Initially, Joona dismisses Jurek's threats but when something similar happens to his colleague, the police officer who assisted Joona in Jurek's arrest, he decides to make something drastic to avoid the same fate. Thus, he fakes Suma and Lumi's deaths and sends them to live abroad, away from him but safe. After the events narrated in Sandman, though, and believing that Jurek is finally dead, Joona returns to his beloved ones and reunites with them. After a while, his wife dies from cancer so Joona is left alone with Lumi.
The plot in Lazarus begins when the Norwegian police finds a murdered man in an apartment somewhere in Oslo. The police officers who are first on the scene make a gruesome discovery when they find human remains in the victim's freezer. Among them, the forensics retrieve Suma's skull which was robbed from her grave. The morbid discovery sends shockwaves to Joona who begins to doubt his belief in Jurek Walter's death. Very quickly he will become convinced that Jurek is alive and he has already found a partner to replace his dead brother who was under his total control while being alive. Soon Joona and Saga will trace more gory killings spread throughout Europe and they will become convinced that these murders are part of Jurek's plan, targeting on exacting revenge from those who killed his twin brother and got him almost killed. Joona will immediately leave Stockholm to meet his daughter, who is now studying in Paris, in Switzerland and then move along with her in the Netherlands in a secure place that only he and an old friend know about. Saga along with Nathan will have to stay in Sweden to trace Jurek and his new accomplice, a heavyset killer known as "The Beaver".
As always, the story is narrated by multiple perspectives though mainly we watch the story unfold through Joona's and Saga's points of view. It should be stressed that Saga is equally important as a protagonist in Lazarus and in this book she will have to face her worst nightmare as bother her father, Lars-Erik, and her little sister, Pellerina, are abducted and buried alive by the two villains. I wouldn't want to spoil the ending but all I can say is that the novel features a truly dark story that doesn't end well for everybody. So, you shouldn't expect a typical, generic happy-ending for all the main characters. The pacing of the story is fast and thrilling, gradually building the tension which reaches its climax in the final pages. I believe that this is the best book in the series along with Stalker.
Even though Lazarus can be read as a standalone novel, it would be better if you already have read the previous novels in the series as it would help you to understand the characters better. This is a crime novel that brings to mind the books by Jo Nesbo, Samuel Bjork and Jussi Adler-Olsen. It will make you turn the pages incessantly and satisfy you thoroughly. It is particularly recommended to those who enjoy gloomy thrillers with some great antagonists. It is also a must-read for all Nordic noir aficionados.
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CONTRACT caterers who fail to consult employees over contract transfers and planned redundancies could face penalty payments, if Government proposals get the green light.
The second consultation paper on employees' rights under Transfers of Undertakings (Protection of Employment) Regulations, known as TUPE, suggests that employers should be made to pay employees 90 days' pay if it is found that they have failed to give workers advance warning of their plans.
Guidelines on how to inform employees, such as through trade unions or employee representatives, are already in place, but the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) wants to ensure that employers conform by introducing the penalties.
"The regulations already lay down how this should be done, but the new regulations bolster this and explain more clearly how it should be done," said employment solicitor Ann-Marie Thompson of Eversheds.
The DTI is calling on interested parties to submit comments before 9 April.
For a copy of the doc-ument, call the DTI on: 0171-215-5941.

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Two female liquor smugglers nabbed in Patna
Patna: Two women were arrested from a Patna railway station on Tuesday for smuggling liquor to sell in the state capital, police said.
The accused are identified as Vinita Yadav, 22, and Khusboo Kumari, both natives of Nalanda district. They boarded a train from Uttar Pradesh’s Deen Dayal Upadhyay (Mugal Sarai) railway station with two hand bags containing liquor.
“We had learnt that two woman are smuggling liquor in the train. Subsequently, we laid the trap at Danapur railway station. When the Archana Express reached , we checked the luggage of passengers and found 150 bottles of liquor in their hand bags,” said an official of Danapur GRP.
During interrogation, the accused confessed that they had purchased liquor from Mughal Sarai and used to sell it in a Patna locality to earn money.
Vinita is involved in liquor smuggling as her husband left her a few months after marriage. Khusboo is unmarried.
Police produced them before a court which sent them to jail.


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These cookies are the perfect way to start off your weekend. Browned butter, toasted coconut, chocolate chips, chocolate chunks, and flaky sea salt. Delicious and easy, no wasting precious summertime hours here!
1. Add the butter to a skillet set over medium heat. Allow the butter to brown lightly until it smells toasted, about 2-3 minutes. Stir often. Remove from the heat and transfer the butter to a mixing bowl, let cool until it's room temp and no longer a liquid.2. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.3. To the mixing bowl, add the brown sugar and granulated sugar, beat until combined. Beat in the eggs and vanilla, beating until creamy. Add the flour, and baking soda, beating until combined. Stir in the the chocolate chips and toasted coconut.4. Roll the dough into tablespoon size balls and place 3 inches apart on the prepared baking sheet. Press 1-2 chocolate chunks into each dough ball. Sprinkle with salt, if desired.5. Transfer to the oven and bake for 8-11 minutes or until the cookies are just beginning to set on the edges, but still doughy in the center. Remove from the oven and let the cookies cool 5 minutes on the baking sheet. Eat warm (highly recommended) or let cool and store in an airtight container for up to 4 days.
*Dough can be made 3 days ahead and kept in the fridge. Bring to room temp before baking.

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ST. PAUL, Minn.—U.S. Rep. Betty McCollum is calling the shootings at a Sikh temple in Wisconsin an act of “mass murder by a madman with a gun in his hand.” And she says the killings show the need for gun control.
The Minnesota Democrat, who represents the St. Paul area, called in a statement Monday for “a serious national dialogue and thoughtful action by Congress to keep guns out of the hands of people who would use them for violence.”
McCollum says that if the country doesn’t act responsibly and urgently, every community and family will continue to be in danger of being randomly victimized, whether it’s in a theater, at a temple or church, in a school, or anywhere else.
She says, “The madness of gun violence must stop.”


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Banbury are through to the last eight of the England Hockey Cup following a dramatic penalty-flick victory over Canterbury.
It looked as though Banbury were on the way out when trailing National Premier Division outfit Canterbury in Sunday’s third round tie but Max Grossmith equalised in the dying seconds and Scott Reynolds saved a penalty-flick to seal victory.
The game started as expected with Canterbury having the greater share of possession and Banbury working hard off the ball to maintain their defensive structure.
Canterbury broke the deadlock with a tidy close range finish and extended their lead after unlocking the Banbury defence with another similar finish.
As the half progressed Banbury grew in confidence earning their share of the possession, with the hard working Richard Hobley and Steve Campbell influencing the game from the centre of midfield.
Banbury reduced the arrears when the keeper saved but Tyson Nunneley squared the ball to Richard Foreman who swept it home.
After the restart, Banbury stuck to their task in repelling the Canterbury attacks and equalised against the run of play with a great counter attacking move finished off by Grossmith.
Banbury went ahead when Matt Bull converted a shot corner but Canterbury scored twice in quick succession to regain the advantage. A last-ditch attack saw Tyson Nunneley’s shot converted by Grossmith with less than ten seconds on the clock.
So the tie went to a penalty-flick decider. Banbury scored their first four penalty-flicks with Canterbury missing their second one and keeper Scott Reynolds saved their final flick to seal the victory.

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Historicist: Space-Age Living, Ahead of its Time
Architect Uno Prii's beloved, and despised, apartment buildings.
In the 1960s and 1970s, an era of staid, Bauhaus-inspired rectilinear boxes, architect Uno Prii designed rental apartment buildings defined by swooping curves and space age forms and shapes. They have been hailed, in some quarters, as “whimsical,” “flamboyant,” and “exuberant” expressions of 1960s optimism. Prii’s designs, of which 250 were built across the Toronto area, alongside a handful in Ohio and Miami, have been praised by some for their “rejuvenating” qualities and for their “playful whimsy.”
Prii was an artist whose own dabbling with paint and pottery influenced his use of concrete, which enabled him to see “modern architecture not as boxes, but flowing sculpture,” in journalist Alfred Holden’s words.
Other observers have been contemptuous of Prii, chastising his works as “strange” or “garish and trashy” eyesores that have never blended harmoniously with their surroundings. In Prii’s day and since, his high rises have regularly been highlighted on lists of the city’s ugliest buildings. He was never awarded any architectural prizes or awards.
Perhaps the best that everyone can agree upon, regardless of their opinions, is that Prii was imaginative. “My designs are original,” he himself said, as quoted by Holden in the Star (December 2, 2000). “And originality is the hardest thing to come by.”
Prii seemed destined to be an architect from an early age. During his childhood in Tallinn, Estonia, architecture was a regular dinner table topic of conversation and Prii accompanied his father, an architect and builder, to job sites. After escaping the Nazi occupation to Finland in 1943, Prii began training as a civil engineer in Stockholm the following year. In Sweden, the young man reunited with and wed Silvia, a high school friend who’d likewise fled Estonia. He applied to the University of Toronto’s architecture school and, upon his acceptance, Uno and Silvia immigrated to Canada in 1950.
“I thought Toronto was a beautiful city right away,” Prii recalled in an interview with Jack Batten in an interview for the Globe Magazine (October 17, 1970). “We lived in a basement apartment in north Toronto, and when I travelled down to school, I passed through Forest Hill and all I saw were lovely green trees. Other immigrants said to me that Toronto was an ugly city, but I wondered how they could think such a thing.”
Despite his broken English at the time, Prii excelled and emerged as one of the school’s leading students. He was befriended by Eric Arthur, a professor and progressive architect—who’d been instrumental in Viljo Revell’s space-age design being selected for New City Hall—and worked in Arthur’s firm for several summers before graduation.
(Left: Photo of 20 Prince Arthur Avenue by Kevin Plummer / Torontoist.)
“The classes molded your way of thinking toward one direction,” Prii described the strictures of architecture school for Batten. “When I was there, the ideals were Mies Van Der Rohe and Corbusier and the Bauhaus—straight lines, modern glass, cubist looks. I realized later that the school had brainwashed us. And I know now that the important thing for an architect is to free himself from the straitjacket of school, to unlearn his old lessons and to do his own thinking.”
After gaining some experience with other firms, 33-year-old Prii established his own practice in 1957. The timing was opportune. Toronto was in the midst of a boom in apartment building construction fueled by both municipal planning decisions (such as an emphasis on densification along suburban arterials) and the innovation of flying-form concrete construction. Between 1950 and the late 1970s, roughly 2,000 high-rise apartments were constructed in Toronto, particularly along suburban arterials. Most were typical of the “tower in the park” ethos, with a massive, free-standing high rise, along an arterial road, surrounded by copious green space and parking lots.
Marketed as middle-class, family-friendly rental housing, the rental apartment high rises featured swimming pools, dishwashers, maid services and other amenities. Apartment living was, in an era before condominium ownership, the apex of city living. With apartment buildings springing up in the city and along suburban arterials, architectural commissions were plentiful.
(Right: Advertisement from the Toronto Star [March 29, 1969].)
Prii’s earliest commissions for apartment buildings fit the orthodoxy of the day: sleek, rectilinear towers. He didn’t particularly like the early designs. “But,” he later rationalized, “when you start out, you have a staff to pay and clients who often don’t like your fancy ideas.” Just wanting return on their financial investment, developers lacked imagination or weren’t interested in innovative design. “They saw a box of an apartment down the street that was filled with tenants and they said, build me one just like that,” Prii recalled in 1970—at the peak of his career. So he found ways of incorporating colourful flourishes into his rectilinear designs, like 265 Russell Hill Road (1960), a seven-storey building which features blue glazed brick and angular arches above the windows.
But ever adventurous, Prii preferred loops and flowing curves—just like Morris Lapidus was pursuing in South Florida—to the straight lines and squares of the Bauhaus movement, which Prii felt had “robbed architecture of its soul.” He considered highly praised buildings like the Toronto Dominion Centre to epitomize what he labelled “elegant boredom.”
“I got tired, eventually, of these straight boxes,” Prii told Holden in Taddle Creek (Christmas 1999). “I thought, ‘Let’s have a little fun. Why not create a different style that would make the buildings more interesting to people, and more appealing, and have their own life and character?’ I was painting in my free time, doing some sculptures. So it became natural to me.”
With his background in engineering, Prii recognized the potential for concrete, then becoming the construction material de rigueur, to overcome the design limitations of masonry. “So my idea was to give it a sculptural expression,” he recounted for Robert Burg of the Star (March 27, 1999), “and besides that, I actually got to do something different and not just a regular boring building.”
In the 1960s, developers often commissioned drawings from Prii then balked at far-out designs that challenged their preconceptions of what a tower should look like. “[T]hey would come back, have a look at [my proposal], get up from their chairs, turn around, and I would never see them again,” the architect told Burg. “One of them actually said, ‘I see I have come to the wrong architect.’ Got up, turned around and left.”
Harry Hiller, a Polish-born carpenter who’d become a real estate developer, was one of the few who immediately grasped what Prii was driving for. Their collaboration resulted in ten buildings, including 11 Walmer Road (1963), 20 Prince Arthur Avenue (1968), and 44 Walmer Road (1969). Like Prii, the Polish-born Hiller had escaped oppression in Europe. And, like Prii, Hiller wanted to leave his mark on the city. The carpenter-turned-developer’s only instructions were: “Don’t make me bankrupt. Do a building you think is a work of art but simple.” At this, Prii succeeded, striking the right balance between art and consistently meeting deadlines and budget allocations. His ability to do so consistently burnished his reputation with local developers.
Curved balconies were a recurring feature of Prii’s mid- to late-1960s work. This could mean individual balconies looping along the face of a building, as at 11 Walmer Road (1963)—which one tenant described as “…a touch of Miami Beach … but a long walk to the ocean”—and the Brazil Towers at 485 Huron Street (1966). Or it could mean a single, but divided, rounded balcony that gives the building a nearly-circular profile along the horizontal—as seen on 300 Eglinton Avenue East (1964) and 44 Walmer Road (1969)—the latter known informally as the “flower tower.”
(Right: Photo of 485 Huron Street by Kevin Plummer / Torontoist.)
In other buildings, Prii’s emphasis on curvature was expressed vertically. At 35 Walmer Road, a 15-storey building known as The Vincennes, the architect extended white concrete walls beyond the building envelope to create a dramatic, sculptural flare at the fifth floor—on both the front and back of the building. Beyond the aesthetic appeal, the flare created deep balconies that enabled the owner to charge as much rent for a fifth-floor apartment as a unit on an upper floor.
Prii likewise used projecting shear walls on the 22-storey high rise at 20 Prince Arthur Avenue (1968). Sweeping smoothly upwards form an exaggeratedly flared base to a rooftop crown 22-storeys above the ground. The building looks futuristic, recreating the lines of a rocket ship or bell-bottom pants, depending on your perspective. But Prii claimed centuries’-old inspiration for the tower’s distinctive feature. “With Twenty Prince Arthur,” he told Batten in 1970, “I finally decided on a contrast of the old and the new. I took the flying buttresses from the medieval cathedrals and I applied them to a modern building.” The rest of the design is restrained: just windows and smooth white surfaces in between the eight evenly spaced buttresses on the building’s south and north faces.
Reminiscent of 35 Walmer and 20 Prince Arthur are the soaring concrete buttresses of the Jane-Exbury Towers (1969), a cluster of five towers staggered across a large suburban lot along Jane Street north of Wilson Avenue. At the time of its construction, the complex was called “a spirited break in the sky-line of the northwest section of the city” by the Star‘s Mack Parliament who described them as “sitting on elevated saucers [and tapering] to blunt peaks.” Prii explained his intentions to the journalist: “I was trying to create something that was functional yet with a spirit about it—a building with an air of its own.”
His buildings were popular with tenants. When Uno and Silvia wanted to downsize from their home—from their modest house filled with antiques and even a staircase salvaged from a Walmer Road mansion demolished for one of his apartment towers—to take an apartment in 44 Walmer Road, none were available. With a waiting list of potential tenants, the Priis had to settle for a unit on Bloor Street East.
Prii’s works were not received particularly warmly by the architectural establishment. Criticized by his peers “for not taking architecture seriously enough,” Prii received no accolades or awards over the course of his career. “They didn’t like me,” Prii later complained to Holden. “They didn’t like my work at all.”
Critics considered his work, at best, oddities or curiosities, and, at worst, eyesores. “Prii’s buildings aren’t anonymous in the way that most of the other dull apartments in Toronto are,” one young architect damned with faint praise in 1970. “He’s come up with a definite look. But the trouble is that it’s a terrifically funny look.”
He wasn’t even that original, critics suggested, since apart from some grandiose decorative elements tacked onto the exterior, Prii’s buildings were pretty ordinary on the inside. “The buttresses are extraneous,” the same young architect remarked uncharitably of 20 Prince Arthur’s defining features. “They certainly aren’t needed to hold up the walls, but the more important question is, what the hell have they got to do with living in the Twentieth Century at the corner of Bloor and Avenue Road? They’re anachronistic.”
Through the 1970s, Prii focused more on rectilinear designs incorporating set-backs and other detailing to break up the clean geometry, and shifted from his characteristic smooth white cement to textured concrete in muted hues of brown and grey.
Public and critical acceptance of his work reached its nadir with the Alan Brown Building (1983) at 77 Elm Street. A “strange Brutalist concoction” sitting on top of a five-storey parkade, in the words of one critic, the structure has been consistently named one of the city’s ugliest buildings ever since its construction. It is “hysterically bad instead of just plain bad,” architectural critic Adele Freeman quipped in the Globe and Mail (July 28, 1984). She added: “Among its many charms are aboveground parking, an arrangement of rocks by the front door and a profusion of splotchy concrete cut-outs strewn across the façade for no apparent reason. (Of special interest are the PacMan cutouts rearing up from the balconies.)”
Prii shuttered his practice in the mid-1980s, though, in retirement, he continued sketching designs for buildings which would never be built.
Before Prii’s death in late 2000, his works were rediscovered, and admired, by a new generation of architects and urban enthusiasts. He’s been the subject of an increasing number of articles and publications, as well as the focus of gallery exhibitions and walking tours.
(Left: A 46-storey residential proposal once planned for Church Street, between Carlton and Bloor, as illustrated in the Toronto Star [September 27, 1969].)
Some of Prii’s buildings have been immaculately maintained. Others were allowed, over the decades, to rust, discolour, and degrade. The distinctive balconies flowing across the 13-storey face of 44 Walmer Road like waves—sheets of metal with circular cut-outs matching the perforations in the concrete entranceway canopy below—were removed during renovations in 2001, replaced with mundane, clear glass alternatives. The move struck Jack Batten, in his book The Annex (Boston Mills Press, 2004), “as the equivalent of painting a moustache on the Mona Lisa.”
In the early 2000s, a growing number of observers sought to preserve landmarks built by Toronto’s leading modernist architects—John C. Parkin, Peter Dickinson, and Prii—from similarly unsympathetic alterations, or even the wrecking ball. More than a dozen of Prii’s buildings, mainly those in the Annex, were named to the Heritage Property Inventory by the city’s preservation board.
“Uno Prii’s buildings were a shock to the Toronto of his day,” the Toronto Society of Architects wrote in support of the designation, as quoted in Michael McClelland and Graeme Stewart’s Concrete Toronto (Coach House Books and E.R.A. Architects, 2007). “While dealing with the difficult economies of private development, often for rental houses, his buildings showed an unbridled enthusiasm for newness and innovation.”
Sources consulted: Jack Batten, The Annex: The Story of a Toronto Neighbourhood (Boston Mills Press, 2004); Michael McClelland and Graeme Stewart, eds., Concrete Toronto (Coach House Books and E.R.A. Architects, 2007); Shawn Micallef, Stroll: Psychogeographic Walking Tours of Toronto (Coach House Books, 2010); and articles from the Globe and Mail (December 22, 1964; and September 29, 2003); Toronto Life (November 1996); and Toronto Star (March 1, June 7, and September 27, 1969; and January 24, 2014).
Every Saturday, Historicist looks back at the events, places, and characters that have shaped Toronto into the city we know today.

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A major US cybersecurity company has announced the acquisition of a tech firm that will help it expand on its data loss prevention capabilities (DLP). Proofpoint will be acquiring ObserveIT for a massive $225 million, in a deal that is hoped to close in the year’s final quarter.
ObserveIT helps organizations to identify and eradicate insider security threats, delivering real-time alerts and actionable insights into user activity.
The detection and prevention aspect of the organization’s role enables protection for users and defense against attackers.
“Defending data requires the ability to detect risky insider threat behaviour and risky user activity, and swiftly mitigate risk across cloud apps, email, and endpoints,” Proofpoint CEO Gary Steele said in a statement.
“We are the only security company that provides organizations with deep visibility into their most attacked people—and with ObserveIT, we will bring to market the first truly innovative enterprise DLP offering in years.” He added.
The new acquirement will be Proofpoint’s 17th company gain to date. Founded in 2002 and based in Sunnyvale, California, the firm mostly deals with e-mail security.
“more powerful solutions “
ObserveIT’s CEO Mike McKee spoke of his enthusiasm for the partnership. He says: “We are very excited to join the Proofpoint team and provide customers with even more powerful solutions to mitigate insider threats, decrease incident investigation time, and make sure users don’t intentionally or accidentally send valuable, confidential information externally,”
Previously, ObserveIT has managed to raise $53 million in funding, with its first round of series A funding reaching $20 million back in December 2013.
The firm has headquarters in Israel but is based in Boston, USA. It was founded in 2006 and serves almost 2,000 customers in 87 countries.


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What better way to usher in a New Year than to travel to a new destination? This holiday is celebrated differently by everyone. Some people like to party and dance the night away with a whole bunch of strangers. Some people like to sit quietly by a roaring fire reminiscing about the past 12 months and setting some intentions for the next 12 months. We’ve pulled together a list of all the best places for new year’s travel and we’ve got something for everyone, even those traveling with younger children who don’t fit into either of the groups above.
Whether you’re planning for this year or making a bucket list for the future, this list has some of the most incredible destinations around the world that are famous for new year’s travel. Each community has its own New Year’s Eve celebration. You’ll have the information about December 31st events as well as some other popular things to do in the area while you’re there. There are international destinations as well as popular spots in the USA to celebrate New Year’s Eve. Now it’s time to start planning.
Start the New Year With a New Monthly Get-Together
Have you set your New Year’s resolution yet? Resolve to get together more often with friends and family, even if you have to do it virtually. Let’s Roam offers virtual game nights that allow groups to connect and have tons of fun testing their knowledge with trivia, playing emoji and drawing guessing games, and more!
The Best Party Spots for New Year’s Travel
For those of you that like to ring in the new year with hundreds of other strangers and thrive on that energy, add these destinations to your wishlist. Each one has incredible parties and celebrations that go on all night long.
Head to New York City to Watch the Ball Drop
If you grew up in the United States, you’ve probably spent at least one New Year’s Eve watching the ball drop on television in Times Square. Why not check it out in person? This iconic New Year’s celebration has some great live music acts and massive fireworks, plus you’re standing in what feels like the center of the universe at midnight when the new year begins. With many luxury, budget, or boutique hotels, there is a range of accommodation options for any budget.
While visiting the Big Apple in NYC, you can also enjoy all the magical Christmas lights and displays that are still up for January 1st. On the colder days, wander through one of the many famous museums like MoMa, the Metropolitan Museum of Art, the Museum of Natural History, and more. If you are up to brave the cold, walk across the Brooklyn Bridge, visit the top of the Empire State Building, and explore Central Park. And definitely don’t miss the famous New York City pizza while you’re in town.
Dance the Night Away in Miami, Florida
No matter what time of year, Miami is a party destination, but it really goes all out for New Year’s celebrations. There are DJs at many of the famous clubs and dance parties on the beach and throughout the city to ring in the new year. There are huge fireworks displays in South Beach and Bayfront Park downtown. For a unique perspective, you can book a trip on a yacht to take in the fireworks or get into one of the exclusive rooftop parties.
When you need a break from the dancing and parties, you can spend your days lounging on the beach or by the pools. Visit the colorful Wynwood Walls, learn more about the colorful Art Deco buildings, or take a food tour in Little Havana. You’re also a quick day trip from the Everglades National Park where you can explore the unique ecosystem.
Enjoy an Exotic Getaway to Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Rio de Janeiro is a wonderful getaway for the holiday season. In the Southern Hemisphere, you’ll get longer daylight and warmer weather. On New Year’s Eve, you can attend the world-famous Copacabana Beach Party. Following a giant fireworks display, it’s custom to participate in the tradition of jumping seven waves and making seven wishes. It’s also tradition for people to offer flowers to the waves to Brazil’s goddess of the sea, Goddess Iemanjá.
Rio is home to many popular attractions that you can explore while you’re in town. Christ the Redeemer is one of the Seven Wonders of the World and offers breathtaking views of the entire metro area. Lounge on Ipanema Beach, learn to Samba, and explore some of the gorgeous areas of this exotic city.
Gamble and Party in Las Vegas, Nevada
Las Vegas is a nightlife and party destination year-round, so why not spend New Year’s Eve partying here? You’ll have a huge selection of nightclubs, casinos, shows, and spots to catch the fireworks show. Where else can you visit Venise, Italy, Paris, New York, and Egypt on one street?
In addition to the parties, you can try your luck at the casinos, learn more about the crazy history of Sin City, and get out to explore the canyons and deserts around Las Vegas. The Neon Museum features retired neon signs and each one tells a story. Ride the High Roller Ferris wheel for some of the best views of the Strip. Vegas is a classic party destination and would be so fun to ring in the New Year.
Party Next to the Canals of Amsterdam, Netherlands
Amsterdam may be famous for its Red Light District and legalized marijuana, but that is just a tiny slice of this incredible European city. New Year’s Eve brings lots of events. The public squares are all decorated for parties with beer tents, light shows, and food stands set up. The Amsterdam Light Festival takes place during the months of December and January as well.
While you’re in town, you can visit some of the incredible museums like the Anne Frank House or the Van Gogh Museum. Take a boat tour through the canals and pick out your favorite houseboats. The city is incredibly easy to navigate on foot or using public transportation and there are incredible hotels located right in the city center.
Eat and Drink into the New Year in New Orleans, Louisiana
New Orleans is an incredible choice to ring in the New Year. The warmer temps are a welcome getaway from many of the colder weather states. It’s one of the best spots in the US for live music, so you’ll have plenty to choose from while you’re there. Jackson Square is the location of the biggest party in the city and offers some great views of the fireworks show over the Mississippi River, plus you can countdown as the Fleur De Lis drops.
The Allstate Sugar Bowl takes place on New Year’s Day, so don’t miss the parade on New Year’s Eve. You can also explore the beautiful French Quarter, learn more about the VooDoo history of the city, and taste the famous hurricanes on Bourbon Street. The city knows how to party, but there is plenty to do if you need a little break.
Attend the Many New Year’s Eve Parties in Bangkok, Thailand
Thailand is a popular destination for backpackers and travelers looking for something exciting and different than home. Bangkok is the largest city in Thailand and it’s a great place to spend the holidays. At midnight on New Year’s, fireworks light up the riverside area, and parties go until morning in the cities’ bars, nightclubs, and even on the streets. There is a light show and screens that show you other large cities and celebrations around the world.
The rest of your trip can be spent exploring some of the natural beauty and incredible culture of Thailand. The islands and beaches in the south are among some of the most beautiful beaches in the world. The mountains in Northern Thailand, near the city of Chiang Mai, have some incredible hiking areas and elephant sanctuaries that visitors can volunteer with. If you stay in the city of Bangkok, make sure to take tours and learn more about the history and culture and definitely try some of the food.
The Best New Year’s Travel Destinations to Reset
If partying isn’t your top priority for the holiday season and you prefer to ring in the new year in a comfortable, beautiful setting, we’ve got some great new year’s travel options for you.
Stay at a Luxury Resort in Hawaii
Maybe you’ve recently watched White Lotus on HBO or have found yourself dreaming of a warm, beach getaway, Hawaii is a perfect place to spend the holidays. The Four Seasons is a luxury hotel that offers all the amenities you could dream of. Spend your days lounging or hiking in some of the beautiful tropical landscapes and at night, enjoy fresh seafood dinners with the sound of waves crashing in the background.
If you want a little excitement, you can attend the Pineapple drop and watch the fireworks at Poipu Beach Park. There are also plenty of watersports and adventure activities like zip-lining or sailing that you can experience while on the islands. Sip on a fruity drink and ring in the new year in full relaxation mode.
Wine and Dine into the New Year in Madrid, Spain
Spain’s capital city of Madrid is a beautiful destination with huge parks, arguably some of the best art museums, and incredible food and drinks. You can spend your vacation exploring the works of art at the Prado or strolling along the boulevards appreciating the historical architecture of the city. The sunny days and warmer temps are perfect for spending time outside.
Madrid is a large city and there are plenty of parties if you want to enjoy a night out. One unique tradition in Madrid is easy to partake in, all you have to do is eat 12 grapes right at the stroke of midnight to mark the arrival of the new year. Holiday feasts usually serve lamb or a type of seafood. Spanish wine is a perfect complement to your feast as well.
Escape to a Cabin in the Woods in the Pacific Northwest
For a peaceful New Year’s Eve, consider renting a cabin in the woods. The Pacific Northwest has all kinds of snowy mountains, moody rainforests, and huge evergreens. Both the Cascade Mountains and the Olympic Mountains would make a perfect destination. You can add on a night or two in Portland or Seattle. Find a cabin with a fireplace and lots of cozy blankets, pack up a stack of books, and settle in for your own quiet celebration. This is ideal for anyone looking to do some reflection, meditation, and spend some time in nature.
Invite your nearest and dearest to join you. Board games, card games, movie nights, and lots of good snacks is the perfect holiday celebration for many, especially those who are uncomfortable in large groups of strangers. Bonus points if you find a spot with a hot tub or sauna so you can warm up after a hike.
Have a Romantic Vacation in Paris, France
Imagine a New Year’s Eve fireworks show behind the Eiffel Tower and it will be hard to come up with a more romantic setting. People gather each year along the Champs-Elysees to ring in the new year together. Sip on champagne with your partner in the City of Lights and experience a holiday you’ll never forget.
While you’re in town, you can take in a cabaret show at the Moulin Rouge, sample French cuisine at some of the city’s most famous restaurants, and try various French wines at adorable cafes throughout the city. Visit the Louvre and Versailles to experience some breathtaking art and architecture. Paris has no shortage of beautiful hotels to choose from, so you can spend New Year’s Day lounging and making your resolutions to embrace the “C’est la Vie” attitude.
Find Your Zen at a Yoga Retreat in Central America
Imagine yourself on a mat in comfortable clothes repeating a peaceful mantra while listening to the sounds of tropical birds and waves crashing. This is exactly what you’ll get if you choose to spend your holiday at a yoga retreat in one of the Central American countries. Costa Rica is a popular choice. The Pacific Ocean meets the tropical forest near Tamarindo and there are plenty of hybrid surf/yoga retreat options. Many of these retreats also include massages, guided hikes, and customizations to cater to the exact experience you’re looking for.
Other popular destinations for retreats like this include Baja, Mexico, and Nicaragua. You will return to your busy schedule and life feeling reset and peaceful. Plus, you’ll get a chance to enjoy some warm weather and experience the beautiful cultures of another country. There may not be a loud countdown with a fancy firework display, but sometimes a beautiful setting is all you need to ring in a new year.
Experience the Magic of Iceland in Reykjavik
Iceland has quickly become one of the most popular travel destinations thanks to the incredibly friendly locals and otherworldly landscapes. There aren’t other places like it on this planet. Add this place to your bucket list for new year’s travel and you can take in the city life of Reykjavik and get out and explore the rugged beauty Iceland has to offer.
On New Year’s Eve, there are concerts and events held at venues in the city and plenty of warm, cozy bars and restaurants to try out. The Blue Lagoon is a famous geothermal spa where you can relax in the hot water even though the air is cold outside. Iceland is a great spot to experience the Northern Lights, also known as Aurora Borealis. With long hours of darkness, you’ll have plenty of opportunities to catch this natural light show if you visit during December and January. During the daylight hours, you can drive the epic Golden Circle to see rushing waterfalls, natural geysers, and other breathtaking landscapes.
Iceland is a shorter flight from the United States than the rest of Europe, so it’s a great destination if you want a long weekend. With more time, you’ll be able to explore more of the island which dips into the Arctic Circle in the far north.
Take a Wine Tasting Vacation to California
Sunny California is a great vacation spot for any time of year, but if you’re looking for a good mix of relaxation and exploration, try visiting the San Francisco area. The city has lots to offer. Each neighborhood has a unique vibe and you can find some of the best food here as well as great museums and entertaining attractions. Ride the cable car, walk across the Golden Gate Bridge, and visit Alcatraz Island.
When you’re ready for the relaxation part, travel to the nearby Sonoma Valley wine region. Napa is just a little further away and has even more spots to explore. There are many vacation rentals scattered throughout the vineyards and you can enjoy a special toast to the new year with just your closest loved ones.
If you want some incredible ocean views, travel south to the Big Sur region and spend the holiday in a treehouse or yurt looking at the Pacific Ocean. You can pick up some local California wine and enjoy it with a view instead of with a guide.
Explore the Extravagance of Dubai
The United Arab Emirates is quickly rising up the “best of” lists for a lot of things. This sparkling city is located between the desert and the Persian Gulf. This may seem like a unique idea for New Year’s Eve, but the city is filled with things to explore and would be a fun place to celebrate the flip of the calendar page.
On New Year’s Eve, there are many locations that display fireworks. There is a light, sound, and water show at the Dubai Fountain and many dinner cruise options that allow you to take in the sights from the water. Visit the Burj Khalifa which is the tallest building in the world and an observation deck that will make you feel as though you are on top of the world.
Get yourself a holiday gift at one of the luxury stores at the Dubai Mall or just indulge in some window shopping. The mall is home to an aquarium and an ice skating rink as well. You can find an indoor ski hill if you are missing the snow. Dubai is home to some of the most incredible architectural wonders built in the last few decades. You can keep yourself busy exploring for weeks in this magnificent city.
New Year’s Travel Spots for Families
For families looking to do some new year’s travel, we have some great options that are more kid-friendly and the whole family can have some fun on the holiday vacation.
Ring in the New Year at Disneyworld
Orlando is sunny and warm year-round, so it’s the perfect place to take the family to get a little fresh air and fun in. Disneyworld is the most popular theme park in the Orlando area. With four theme parks within the Disney area, you’ll have so much to explore.
Animal Kingdom has plenty of opportunities to get to see animals from far-off places in the world, like Asia and Africa. There is even an entire area dedicated to Pandora, a made-up world from the Avatar movies. Hollywood Studios is home to many of the classic characters, plus a new Star Wars section complete with rides that even the most adventurous teenager will find fun.
Epcot has food, drinks, and rides that will transport you to different countries like Norway, Mexico, and Morocco. And, last but definitely not least, is Magic Kingdom. This is where you’ll find the famous Cinderella’s castle and some of the best fireworks shows year-round. This park is the only one that is open until midnight on the holiday as well, so plan accordingly.
While you’re in the Orlando area, you can also visit the Universal Studios theme parks if you have kids that love superheroes or Harry Potter. There is so much for the whole family to do that you will be wishing you had more time when your last day of vacation arrives.
See the Fireworks in Sydney, Australia
Traveling to Australia is incredible and Sydney is one of the absolute top destinations to ring in the New Year. The Sydney Harbor absolutely lights up with a fireworks display that is watched by people all over the world on TV. Imagine how incredible it is in person. Plus, traveling to Australia with the family will be the trip of a lifetime. Sydney is home to the famous Sydney Opera House that sits right on the water. Bondi Beach is a beautiful spot to catch some sun and let the kids play in the waves.
If you have time to explore more of the land down under, you could make the trip north to the Great Barrier Reef and get your eyes on the world’s largest living thing. The middle of the country is covered in red desert and the sacred site of Uluru is one of the most photographed places in the large country. See Koalas on the Great Ocean Road outside of Melbourne or explore the wildlands of Western Australia.
With a country as large as the United States, you’ll quickly realize that it is impossible to do it all without years of travel. But you can plot out a pretty good adventure for the whole family for the holiday season and experience things you’d never get to see at home.
Explore the Stars at the Grand Canyon in Arizona
The National Parks are popular summer destinations for families, but they are pretty incredible to explore year-round and you can avoid the lines and crowds by visiting in the off-season. The Grand Canyon is one of the most popular parks in the country and requires shuttles to get into the park during the busy months. When you visit in the winter, you’ll be able to drive into the park and find easy parking at all the major attractions along the south rim.
Enjoy later sunrises over the beautiful canyon without having to wake up at 4:30 AM. Plus, the stargazing is incredible. There is some lodging within the park or you can stay in Flagstaff of one of the smaller towns nearby. With fewer people crowding all the overlooks and visitor’s centers, it’s much easier to appreciate the incredible nature and everything that the park has to offer.
Other great National Parks to explore in the winter include the Grand Tetons (and ski at the nearby ski resorts), Yosemite, Joshua Tree, Death Valley, and Olympic National Park. Most parks remain open throughout the year, but the winters see way fewer travelers, so the experience will be completely unique. Plus, those southern California parks can get brutally hot in the summer, so you can enjoy the cooler temps while out exploring the landscapes.
Hit the Slopes in the Rocky Mountains of Colorado
Ski vacations are great for families in the winter months, like around the new year and holiday season. Many resorts open sometime in December, depending on snowfall amounts. The resort areas are usually decorated for the holidays and will feel very cozy and inviting.
The Rocky Mountains of Colorado are usually among the first resorts to open for the year, so it’s best to plan your new year’s travel to those mountains (or British Columbia in Canada). Towns like Aspen, Vail, Breckenridge, and Keystone are popular and easily accessible from Denver with a rental car.
Even if you are traveling with young kids who are new to skiing or snowboarding, you’ll be covered. Each resort differs a little in what they offer their guests for lessons, but there will be some type of professional ski school or lesson for beginnings of all ages. You can rent all the equipment right at the mountain or from ski shops in the area.
On your off days, your family can take advantage of other winter activities like ice skating, snowshoeing, or just lounging in front of the fire watching movies or playing games. Every town gives off distinct vibes, but you can check out our list of the best ski towns in the United States to find the best fit for your family.
Sail the Seas on a Caribbean Cruise
If you want to disconnect with the family and have some fun in the sun, consider taking advantage of the great deals on Caribbean Cruises. You can hop from island to island through the turquoise waters of the Caribbean Sea. Many cruises are geared towards families with fun waterslides, pools, and arcade areas. You won’t have to worry about what to eat or what to do next because there is always something happening on the cruise ship.
Choose everything from a three-day cruise to more than a weeklong. You can find all kinds of stops available to enjoy activities like jet skiing, exploring cities and island towns, and enjoying private beaches.
Cruises might not be for everyone, but if you are looking for something that doesn’t require a lot of planning and will have fun activities for people of all ages. You’ll meet other families and have the chance to ring in the new year surrounded by blue water and warm sea breezes.
Frequently Asked Questions
When planning your New Year’s travel, consider what kind of trip you want to have. For example, if you want to party, visit Miami or Vegas. For a classic experience, watch the ball drop in Times Square.
There are phenomenal New Year’s travel destinations all over the world! Aside from the famous NYC ball drop, Sydney has one of the largest fireworks displays and Rio has unique beach celebrations.

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People in the Philippines routinely vote, run for office, organize social movements, and call for good governance by the state. Why, then, is there a recurring state-society dilemma in the Philippines? One horn of the dilemma is the persistent inability of the state to provide basic services, guarantee peace and order, and foster economic development. The other is Filipinos' equally enduring suspicion of a strong state. The idea of a strong Republic evokes President Marcos' martial law regime of the 1970s and 1980s, which spawned two armed rebellions, cost thousands of lives in repression and billions of dollars in corruption, set the nation back years in economic development, and exacerbated suspicion of the state.
This dilemma stimulates thinking about the puzzle of state resilience: How has a "weak state" maintained the territorial integrity of the Philippines in the postwar period in the face of two major rebellions and an armed separatist movement, corruption, mismanagement, intractable poverty, weak sovereignty, and an often chaotic electoral system? Why does the inability to collect taxes, secure citizens' lives and property, and maintain economic infrastructure not result in state failure?
State and Society in the Philippines engages the dilemma of state-society relations through a historical treatment of state formation and the corresponding conflicts and collaborations between state leaders and social forces. It examines the long history of institutional state weakness in the Philippines and the efforts made to overcome the state's structural fragility and strengthen its bond with society. It answers these difficult questions by focusing on how the state has shaped and been shaped by its interaction with social forces, especially in the rituals of popular mobilization that have produced surprising and diverse results.
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Patricio N. Abinales is associate professor for Southeast Asian Studies at Kyoto University, Japan. Donna J. Amoroso is visiting associate professor at the National Graduate Institute for Policy Studies, Tokyo, and editor of the Kyoto Review of Southeast Asia at the Center for Southeast Asian Studies, Kyoto University, Japan.Review:
Outstanding scholarship and admirable depth and breadth of discussion and analyses about state formation and the dynamics of state-society relations in the Philipines... (Contemporary Southeast Asia)
Abinales and Amoroso build their case with much care and nuance as they dispute conventional analyses of issues such as national events, social movements, and the entrenchment of the oligarchy, the centralizing and authoritarian tendency of the state, the plundering of the economy, relationships between leaders and their subjects, the shifting roles of women. For beginners on the Philippines, this book presents a succinct and intelligent introduction; for veterans, it invites reflection and indicates trajectories for further study; for Filipinos who care about their country, it paints a pictures which can provide impetus for more enduring reform. (Jose Magadia, S.J.)
Scholarly and highly readable, this volume is an excellent introduction for those interested in the dynamics of Philippine society and the historical state that so far has failed to govern it well. Indispensable material for Philippine specialists and other social scientists, but equally valuable for college teachers and students understanding why a country - endowed with so much human and other resources - paradoxically falls back on massive foreign service for its economic and political survival. (Felipe B. Miranda)
State and Society in the Philippines is a thought-provoking, incisive and timely re-examination of Philippine political history. Using a distinct analytical approach that travels across time, the book offers a fresh perspective on how and why politics in the Philippines have not led to the realization of political promises and developmental aspirations. In the process, it provides important missing pieces to the Philippine development puzzle. A must-read for all students of Philippine politics and history. (Eric C. Batalla)
Abinales and Amoroso resist pat generalizations about Philippine state and society. Theirs is a work rich in nuances and gray areas, ideal for those who have given serious thought to the contradictions that define Philippine life. The authors are keen - and sympathetic - analysts and chroniclers. They do not flinch at complexity that defines the country's "patchwork" state and society. The Philippines, they say, is best understood by looking at how the interplay between state and society, national and local, domination and resistance, continuity and change have shaped the country through the centuries. They correctly point out the recurring dilemma of state-society relations: Filipinos recognize that a weak state is largely to blame for many of their ills, ranging from poor social services to runaway crime, yet they are also suspicious of a strong state and its potential for abuse. (Sheila S. Coronel)
Abinales and Amoroso go far beyond what one would expect from a textbook, providing not only a summation of existing scholarship but also a creative new interpretation of Philippine politics and state-society dynamics. This book is very accessible to undergraduate audiences, and does an outstanding job of putting current politics in historical context. (Paul D. Hutchcroft)
[This] book tackles the gulf that exists between hopes and reality when it comes to the Philippines as a modern state: Why is it that Philippine governments are often weak, and marked by inefficiency, corruption, and an overall lack of modern characteristics?...[It] deserves to be read by anyone, Filipino or not, who wants to understand why the Philippines is the way it is—and where it might be headed. (Manuel L. Quezon III)
This book succeeds brilliantly in explaining the formation of the Philippine state, the first item in its title This book is an excellent historical account of State Formation in the Philippines. A detailed timeline that starts with Philippine contacts with China during the Tang Dynasty and ends with the results of the 2004 presidential elections provides a useful guide to the reader. (Aprodicio Laquian Pacific Affairs)
The most comprehensive political history of the Philippines to appear in print. It takes a global view of the process of state formation and covers nearly a millennium of historical change....The overarching theme of the volume is the dynamic tension between a state too weak to deliver basic services (and collect taxes), and social forces often able to steer the state toward their interests. Highly recommended. (G.A. McBeath Choice)
A competent, clearly written book for both the undergraduate and non-specialist reader....Abinales and Amoroso have admirably tracked the historical development of the Philippines. (Journal Of Southeast Asian Studies)
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God's Continent: Christianity, Islam and Europe's Religious Crisis
Oxford University Press, 2007
340 pages, $28.00, hardcover
Though few today would think of Europe as “God’s Continent,” Philip Jenkins, Distinguished Professor of History and Religious Studies at Pennsylvania State University, does. He devotes his book of that title—with The Next Christendom and The New Faces of Christianity, the third in a trilogy about global Christianity—to explaining how the religious situation in Europe is different from what most of us suppose. The title is the first of many surprises that await the reader of this well-researched, thoughtful book.
Jenkins covers so many angles that his argument is easily misunderstood. I have read short reviews that misrepresent him as saying that all is well with Christianity in Europe. Which is to get one point wrong and miss a lot of others.
European Christianity, he admits, is in a bad way. Ever greater numbers of old-stock Europeans (Europe’s nominal Christians) are remaining childless, and their median age is predicted to reach 52.3 by 2050, up from the already dangerous figure of 37.
Church attendance is low. In Scandinavian countries it is under five percent, even when the higher Muslim rates of mosque attendance are included. Churches and seminaries are closing; vocations are declining.
Europe’s long tradition of tolerance and its new adherence to multiculturalism make it a fertile ground for radical Islam. Jenkins points out that it is easier to practice radical Islam in Europe than in most Islamic countries, and that “London has more radical Muslims than anywhere in the Muslim world.”
Currently, Britain alone has about 1,600 Muslim militants under surveillance. That may not sound like too scary a figure—until you remember that the Irish Republican Army caused decades of havoc in Britain with never more than 500 committed fighters, and that Spain’s infamous Basque ETA has barely 100. As many as 200 mosques across the continent may be centers of revolutionary organization.
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IFLA/FAIFE strongly advocates intellectual freedom as the basis of democracy and the core of the library concept. The spirit and philosophy of Open Access are in sync with FAIFE owing to its visible role in sharing intellectual freedom for building information democracy. The present paper is dedicated to the new and emerging technology-driven tools for researchers and academicians to access or discover OA research more easily and effectively. The main focus of the paper is to introduce to the readers about the various technology-driven tools for effective and immediate Open Access (OA) research discovery. Under this objective, mission and services of the OA discovery system CORE has been explained. Another powerful tool for OA discovery and dissemination is OA Button which comes with the collaboration of unique service tools like, InstantILL, DeliverOA, EmbedOA, OAsheet and shareyourpaper. In addition to the above two tools, this study further discusses two more stand-alone tools namely, Dataverse and Zenodo. These tools are mainly familiar with their data archiving policies. Testing the features of these tools and describing their utility and application reveal that they can help the users as well as libraries in making effective use of OA resources without any delay while also enhancing the visibility of such scholarly resources.


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‘Have they started a Taliban in Hinduism?’: Shashi Tharoor on critics asking him to ‘go to Pakistan’
Thiruvananthapuram, July 18: Senior Congress leader Shashi Tharoor has been hogging the limelight since he made the controversial "Hindu Pakistan" remark against the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) recently.
Along with top BJP leaders lambasting Tharoor for his "anti-Hindu" and "anti-BJP" remarks, members of the youth wing of BJP vandalised his office in Kerala on Monday.
On Tuesday, during his visit to his parliamentary constituency, Thiruvananthapuram, saffron party workers waved black flags against him.
"They are asking me to go to Pakistan. Who has given them the right to decide that I am not a Hindu like them and I don't have the right to stay in the country? Have they started a Taliban in Hinduism?" Tharoor was quoted as saying by ANI in Thiruvananthapuram on Tuesday.
They are asking me to go to Pakistan. Who has given them the right to decide that I am not a Hindu like them and I don't have the right to stay in the country? Have they started a Taliban in Hinduism?: Shashi Tharoor,Congress MP in Thiruvananthapuram (17.7.18) pic.twitter.com/1jEIFdQm2k— ANI (@ANI) July 18, 2018
Tharoor recently warned that if the ruling BJP wins the 2019 Lok Sabha elections once again, then the saffron party will turn India into a "Hindu Pakistan". The Lok Sabha member of Parliament alleged that the BJP will write a new Constitution which will pave the way for a nation, much like Pakistan, where rights of minorities are not respected.
"If they (the BJP) win a repeat in the Lok Sabha our democratic Constitution as we understand it will not survive as they will have all the elements they need to tear apart the Constitution of India and write a new one," Tharoor said at an event in Thiruvananthapuram.
"That new one will be the one which will enshrine principles of Hindu Rashtra, that will remove equality for minorities, that will create a Hindu Pakistan and that isn't what Mahatma Gandhi, Jawaharlal Nehru, Sardar Vallabhai Patel, Maulana Abul Kalam Azad and great heroes of freedom struggle fought for," he added.
The BJP had demanded an apology from Congress president Rahul Gandhi over Tharoor's "Hindu Pakistan" remarks. On his part, Tharoor said that he won't apologise as he stated a fact.


"Chnchik" - a modern Armenian film, which was included in the "New Currents" competition program of the largest Asian representative film festival in Busan. An important film, the director of which struggled to create complex problems in the film industry. Director Aram Shahbazyan and producer Melik Karapetyan are hosted at the "Artfocus". The conversation is conducted by Anahit Margaryan.
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