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Surname is pronounced Muh-lard; born February 28, 1942, in Wheeling, WV; son of Eugene Charles and Aileen (a payroll office manager; maiden name, Sharp) Maillard; married; children: two daughters. Education: Attended West Virginia University, 1961-63. Memberships: Federation of British Columbia Writers. Addresses: Office: University of British Columbia, Creative Writing, Buch. E462-1866 Main Mall, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada V6T 121. Agent: Felicia Eth, 555 Bryant St., Suite 350, Palo Alto, CA 94301.
Writer in Boston, MA, 1967-70, and Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, 1970--; University of British Columbia, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, sessional instructor, 1980-89, assistant professor, 1989-94, associate professor, 1994--. Worked as sessional instructor for screenwriting and dramatic direction, Praxis Film Development Workshop, Simon Fraser University, Centre for the Arts, 1986-89; worked variously as an editor, teacher, writer, and photographer, 1967-84.
Ethen Wilson Fiction Prize, Motet, 1990; Light in the Company of Women was first runner-up for the Ethel Wilson Fiction Prize, B. C. Book Prizes, 1994; Gerald Lampert Prize for best first book of poetry, League of Canadian Poets, 1995, for Dementia Americana; Hazard Zones was short-listed for the Commonwealth Literary Prize, Canadian and Caribbean section, 1996; Gloria was nominated for the Governor General's Literary Award for fiction, 1999. Recipient of various grants, including Canada Council, 1974, 1977-78, 1978, and Ontario Arts Council, 1976, 1977.
- (Contributor) Howard Reiter, editor, Instead of Revolution, Hawthorn, 1971.
- Two Strand River (novel), Press Porcepic (Ontario, Canada), 1976, HarperCollins (New York, NY), 1996.
- Alex Driving South (novel), Dial (New York, NY), 1980.
- The Knife in My Hands, General Publishing (Toronto, Ontario, Canada), 1981, Beaufort Books (New York, NY), 1982.
- Cutting Through, Stoddart (Toronto, Ontario, Canada), 1982, Beaufort Books (New York, NY), 1983.
- Motet (novel), Random House (Toronto, Ontario, Canada), 1989.
- Light in the Company of Women (novel), HarperCollins (Toronto, Ontario, Canada), 1993.
- Dementia Americana (poems), Ronsdale Press (Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada), 1994.
- Hazard Zones (novel), HarperPerennial (Toronto, Ontario, Canada), 1995.
- Gloria (novel), HarperFlamingo Canada (Toronto, Ontario, Canada), 1999, Soho Press (New York, NY), 2000.
- The Clarinet Polka (novel), Thomas Allen (Toronto, Ontario, Canada), 2002, St. Martin's Press (New York, NY), 2003.
- Running, Brindle and Glass (Edmonton, Alberta, Canada), 2005.
- Looking Good (novel), Brindle and Glass (Edmonton, Alberta, Canada), 2006.
- Morgantown, Brindle and Glass (Edmonton, Alberta, Canada), 2006.
- Lyndon Johnson and the Majorettes, Brindle and Glass (Edmonton, Alberta, Canada), 2006.
Writer for Canadian Broadcasting Corporation radio programs This Country in the Morning, Our Native Land,Five Nights, and Ideas. Contributor to periodicals, including Fusion, Body Politic, Malahat Review, Books in Canada, Canadian Literature, and newspapers.
Keith Maillard worked his way through the United States (including Alaska) and Canada during the 1960s as a folk singer, photographer, music teacher, and writer. In 1970 he settled in Canada, becoming a Canadian citizen in 1976, and continued his work as writer, musician, and music teacher. Since 1989, he has taught creative writing at the University of British Columbia. He lives in Vancouver with his wife and two daughters.
Maillard's second published book was Two Strand River, a novel about a woman who feels she should have been a man and a man who feels he should have been a woman. Themes of breaking open and banishing conventions run through the book, which was described by a Publishers Weekly reviewer as one that "transcends the boundaries between the sexes, between humanity and nature, and between imagination and reality."
Hazard Zones, published in 1995, concerns a middle-aged man who reaches a certain state of contentment, only to be forced to look back at his past when his mother dies. As he makes arrangements for his mother's burial, an ex-wife, stepbrother, and assorted ghosts from the past rise up to haunt him. Michele Leber praised the book enthusiastically in Booklist, stating, "With its finely crafted prose, seamless narrative, wonderfully developed characters, and indelible vignettes, this is an exceptional novel, deserving to be read and reread."
Gloria is the coming-of-age story of an American country-club girl during the 1950s. Though she goes through all the motions of sorority and society life, Gloria Merriman Cotter is really an intelligent young woman who yearns to pursue life as a poetry scholar. Her marriage to a wealthy member of her family's social circle is a foregone conclusion, but one which is completely at odds with her desire to go on to graduate school. "With insight and clarity, Maillard illuminates the confused, complex, sometimes trivial but always heartfelt thoughts of a young woman trying to fathom her place in the world," asserted a Publishers Weekly writer, who added, "Maillard's precise prose weaves the long, meandering story together admirably." Other reviewers approved of the author's refusal to oversimplify his tale. A writer for Kirkus Reviews said, "Maillard makes us see the attraction of both worlds, as well as the alcoholism, infidelity, and misogyny that belie the outward complacency of the period." Michele Leber, a contributor to Library Journal, expressed the hope that Gloria might bring its author greater recognition: "Maillard invites comparison to John O'Hara for the time and place of this novel and its well-conceived characters and fluent narration; Gloria could be the breakthrough book for this deserving author."
FURTHER READINGS ABOUT THE AUTHOR:
- Booklist, June 1, 1996, Michele Leber, review of Hazard Zones, p. 1676; August, 2000, Grace Fill, review of Gloria, p. 2114.
- Books in Canada, summer, 1993, review of Light in the Company of Women, p. 46; March, 1995, review of Dementia Americana, p. 45; March, 1996, review of Hazard Zones, p. 13.
- Canadian Book Review Annual, 1994, review of Dementia Americana, p. 213.
- Canadian Fiction, spring-summer, 1977.
- Canadian Literature, summer, 1994, review of Light in the Company of Women, p. 115.
- Globe & Mail, June 12, 1999, review of Gloria, p. D21.
- Kirkus Reviews, April 15, 1996, review of Hazard Zones, p. 551; August 15, 1996, review of Two Strand River, p. 1178; July 1, 2000, review of Gloria, p. 909.
- Library Journal, May 1, 1997, review ofHazard Zones, p. 164; August, 2000, Michele Leber, review of Gloria, p. 159.
- Publishers Weekly, September 23, 1996, review of Two Strand River, p. 71; July 31, 2000, review of Gloria, p. 68.
- Quill & Quire, March, 1993, review of Light in the Company of Women, p. 49; June, 1999, review of Gloria, p. 52.

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FORT MYERS, Fla. (AP) - Tens of thousands of embryos left over from pregnancy attempts are stuck in limbo in fertility clinics across the United States.
They've been abandoned or their owners can't decide what to do with them.
Tank failures at two clinics last year exposed hidden issues with long-stored embryos, including some from the 1980s when many places started offering IVF.
A few years ago, medical groups developed sample consent forms clinics could use for new patients, spelling out what could happen to unused embryos. But that hasn't resolved what to do with ones made long ago.
It's not known how many embryos are in storage. One study estimated there were 1.4 million. Researchers think 5 to 7 percent are abandoned, though it's as high as 18 percent at some clinics.
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In the coming weeks or months, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau will name his new cabinet after winning a minority government in Canada’s election.
But, the rumor of a woman Defense Minister replacing Harjit Sajjan is already fueling speculation among those working around the defense file.
Granthshala News spoke in the background with five people with deep knowledge of the current workings of the military and defense industry. All five have been active in public or private actions to best respond to the military sexual misconduct crisis, and have agreed to speak on background to share their views based on conversations with industry colleagues and members of the military .
Remaining in the role of gentleman all raised questions about the message, particularly about how seriously the government implements changes called for in a change in military culture.
Three names came up time and again as potential contenders for the job.
Anita Vandenbeld — though her name also sparked some people’s concerns about whether she would be able to maintain the trust of military sexual misconduct survivors and victims, who earlier this year heated up the misconduct crisis’s heated parliamentary committee Public defense of the gentleman during his studies.
As it stands now, the issue is what a defense expert billed a “sucking chest wound” for Trudeau.
The gentleman, the man said, has become an “obligation”.
Another source in the defense industry was blunt: “Many want the gentleman out.”
The man said they’ve been hearing that meditation is trying to bring a woman to office as the military faces what experts have repeatedly described as an institutional “crisis” over sexual misconduct.
Timeline: Canadian Forces Sexual Misconduct Crisis
Vandenbeld served as Sajjan’s parliamentary secretary and often defended the government’s handling of the case and was part of a group of Liberal members of that committee, who criticized the opposition’s efforts to call more witnesses to study the case. failed.
A defense industry source said that Vandenbeld was only doing her job of defending the minister, while a second defense expert said there was an assumption that Vandenbeld was effectively doing the gentleman’s bidding and trying to implement real change. would not have the required credibility.
Another defense expert said that in his view, choosing Anand for the role would indicate that the government intends to be serious about making systemic, institutional changes in the military.
Anand was elected as a rookie MP in 2019 but quickly became a central player in the government’s pandemic response, as he was the minister in charge of contracts and procurement of COVID-19 vaccines, personal protective equipment and supplies.
He has a keen background as a corporate lawyer and has worked extensively on Corporate Governance, which specifically refers to the laws and regulations governing the operations of businesses.
His name was raised more than once in a conversation with Granthshala News as potentially best suited for the role.
Qualtro previously held the role of minister of procurement, but has most recently been serving as minister of employment and inclusion, overseeing key programs including the rollout of government COVID-19 benefits.
The Canadian military is facing intense public and political pressure to change its culture and create better systems to prevent and handle sexual misconduct allegations, including an independent reporting system to ensure that allegations are addressed. is controlled outside the chain of command.
Following special reporting by Granthshala News in February of high-level allegations of inappropriate behavior, Sajjan announced an external review in April on the military’s handling of sexual misconduct, but the government has yet to make any major changes since 2015. Timeline is not offered.
That was when former Supreme Court Justice Mary Deschamps released her landmark report documenting what she described as the military’s “toxic” culture toward women and LGBTQ2 members, and urging the creation of an independent reporting system outside the chain of command. did.
The Liberals came to power a few months after that review was issued, yet never heeded its original recommendation. Trudeau and Gentleman have said they support an independent system, but have said they are awaiting the recommendations of the ongoing review before commenting further.
The review, led by former Supreme Court Justice Lewis Arbor, is not set to wrap up until next spring.
Meanwhile, the number of complainants seeking to join the military’s class-action pact for victims of sexual misconduct continues to rise, and continues to pressure the government to act.
Steve Seidman, who holds the Paterson Chair in International Affairs and director of the Canadian Defense and Security Network, has been an outspoken critic of Sajjan’s handling of the crisis and said that if the government chooses to keep him in the role now, the message will be saved and The victim will become clear.
“If this government retains Sajjan, it will send a strong message that they don’t care about women in the army,” he said.
“He’s been a complete disaster.”
There is still no date for when parliament will resume, or when Trudeau plans to name a new cabinet.
When it does, it will face a challenge that a third defense expert has described as both “impatience” and a thorough check on the current pace of change.
“Anyone coming in new will feel that way,” said the person.


As Republican Daniel Cameron downplayed his support for charter schools and vouchers in presenting his education plans, school choice advocacy groups pumped millions of dollars into ads attacking the his opponent, Democratic Gov. Andy Beshear.
With school choice simmering as an ongoing issue in the Kentucky legislature, Democrats say the ads to outside groups are an acknowledgment that they see Cameron – the state’s GOP gubernatorial nominee – as an ally. The Democratic criticism comes as Cameron tries to reach out to teachers, who were a key part of Beshear’s coalition in winning the governorship four years ago. The most prominent group representing Kentucky public school teachers opposes school choice measures.
School choice has emerged as one of the most volatile issues in a closely watched campaign marked by divergent views between Cameron and Beshear, who is seeking a second term in November. Bills promoting charter schools and private school-related tax credits are among the most controversial Kentucky lawmakers have faced in recent years, splitting Republican supermajorities. Beshear vetoed the school choice measures, but enough GOP lawmakers voted to override his action.
Cameron sidestepped school choice issues last week when unveiling an education plan. The state’s Democratic Party claimed it was a strategic omission, arguing the GOP nominee identified his stance on school choice as “very unpopular” with Kentucky voters.
Cameron’s campaign said the school choice policy was not included because his plan was focused on combating learning failures related to the pandemic that he blamed for school closures during the COVID-19 pandemic. supported by Beshear. Asked about charter schools in that announcement, Cameron replied: “I stand in support of expanding opportunities and options around Kentucky” while emphasizing his plan surrounding public education.
While Cameron largely skipped the discussion about school choice, advocacy groups ran ads on Beshear. The ads tried to connect him to Louisville’s school bus system and blasted his decision to allow the early release of some non-violent inmates early in the pandemic.
Beshear campaign spokesman Alex Floyd said the groups aired “misleading ads” on other topics because they “know how unpopular vouchers are in Kentucky.” Beshear said GOP lawmakers have failed to fully fund school transportation and that governors from both parties are releasing low-level, non-violent inmates near the end of their sentences to help to mitigate the spread of COVID in prisons.
Asked about the ads, Mike Biundo, executive director of one of the pro-school choice groups, criticized Beshear’s “record of failure” on COVID-19, crime and education. Biundo told the Lexington Herald-Leader “it’s time for a conservative reformer as governor to pass initiatives like school choice.”
Nationally, groups are pushing for school choice policies at the state level as conservatives try to make their mark on school policies in the wake of COVID lockdowns and amid policy battles over transgender.
In Kentucky, Democrats say the anti-Beshear ads show that pro-school choice groups see Cameron as an important ally to their cause.
“Kentuckians don’t want to see taxpayer dollars taken away from public schools and given to countless private schools. But Cameron can’t hide from his record,” said a Democratic Party spokesperson. Anna Breedlove in a news release.
Cameron expressed support for charter schools and private school vouchers during a March debate among GOP gubernatorial hopefuls. It comes during a lightning tour that allows for little or no explanation.
As the state’s attorney general, Cameron’s office unsuccessfully defended a Republican-backed measure to provide tax credits for donations that support private school tuition. The legislation was struck down by the Kentucky Supreme Court in 2022.
Responding to the decision, Cameron said he was “sad that parents across the commonwealth cannot use the need-based funding” provided by the tax credit program to “expand learning opportunities for their children.” son.” Opponents of the tax credits say they could cost the state up to $25 million a year — money they say could go toward public education.
Meanwhile, Cameron is trying to repair the damage done by former GOP Gov. Matt Bevin in his party by fighting education groups over pensions. Bevin narrowly lost the 2019 election to Beshear.
In a recent speech to school administrators, Cameron apologized for the rift, stating: “I also want to say ‘I’m sorry.’ Sorry if I or anyone in my party gave you the impression that we don’t appreciate you or we don’t respect you. I assure you that the Republican Party of this state under my leadership will demonstrate that we do – not just in word but in deed.
The Kentucky Education Association, a group closely aligned with Beshear, was unimpressed with the overture, pointing to Cameron’s school choice. The group, which represents tens of thousands of teachers, said Cameron tried to play “teacher’s guardian” in his promises to teachers.
School choice advocates have pledged to step up an effort next year to put a school choice constitutional amendment on the statewide ballot for voters to decide.
“Every student in Kentucky should have the ability to succeed in a learning environment as unique as this, regardless of their family’s finances,” said EdChoice Kentucky President Moe Lundrigan.
Governors do not use the power to veto proposed constitutional amendments, but whoever wins the governorship in November can use his bully pulpit to promote or reject such a measure.


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Student athletes come from all around the globe to come play for Whatcom and represent the community the athletic program has built.
Whatcom is much smaller than most colleges, making it hard to go out and recruit for their athletics program. Whatcom has three sports to offer to students; soccer, volleyball and basketball.
Many of the student athletes that decide to play at Whatcom have been raised locally and want to remain in Whatcom County.
It’s common for athletes to stay locally said Head coach of the Women’s Soccer team Mary Schroeder.
“This year, more than half of the team is from this area. It’s been rewarding to see these young women grow into adulthood and achieve success in the NWAC,” said Schroeder.
One reason Whatcom has a good athletic program is because of the high praise the players have for the coaching staff, said Volleyball player Brittany Western
“WCC is a great place to be in the athletic programs because the coaches here are great, and the community is great as well,” said Western. “It’s nice to see athletes from other sports support each other, we use the term ‘orcalove’ which I think is a great representation of our athletic community.”
“Orcalove means family. To me it is people supporting each other and being a part of something that is bigger than us,” Defender for the Women’s Soccer team Kylie Clark said.
Orcalove is a bonding between all of the athletes on campus they all have each other’s back and respect one another, even if they are a part of different sports.
This commitment to excellence while interacting with others inside and outside of athletics is important to Kalien Hayes, forward for the men’s basketball team
“I came here to play ball because I knew some of the guys on the team and knew there was a great coaching staff that would help develop me into a better person on and off the court,” Hayes said.
The athletes at Whatcom are committed to being great off the court or field as much as they are being on them.
Even though sports are important to players, most understand there is something bigger to it.
“The goal is to have good sportsmanship, to have determination to not only battle on the soccer field but to build your character,” Forward for the Women’s soccer team Payton Lunde said.
A mission statement that shows how important sports are to Whatcom has been posted by the athletic department.
“Encourage student development through competitive sports opportunities, which enhance quality education and teach teamwork, leadership, citizenship, and responsibility. Athletics helps build a sense of “campus community” and pride, while strengthening the relationship between the college and our local community.”

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Injury Collision on I-24 in Lyon County
Date of News Release: 03/29/2014
(HICKORY, KY.) - Janet Powell was driving east bound on Interstate 24 when she fell asleep. The Nissan she was driving left the right shoulder of the roadway, crossed a ditch and struck an earth embankment. The vehicle then rotated clockwise, coming to final rest, facing east. Powell was transported by the Lyon County EMS to the Caldwell County Hospital for treatment regarding a shoulder injury that she incurred during the accident. TFC Dodd was assisted on scene by the Lyon County Sheriff's Office, Lyon County EMS and the Transportation Cabinet's Safe Patrol Division.


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According to the NRA we all have the right to bear arms, right? Everyone, up to an including young black men, right? Hence this public service announcement for the Black NRA. Let's see how quickly the regular NRA embraces this.

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Before the 2010/11 earthquakes Christchurch had a range of smart energy initiatives, including: the tri-generation plant that provided power, heating and cooling for the City Council Building, Art Gallery, Arts' Centre, harnessing methane from the landfill for heating and power; and the electric city centre buses. Although the rebuilding efforts have not restored all of these initiatives, 2012 will see a new city emerge.
CAfE will work on developing eco/energy tourism and a map of our city for visitors. Christchurch can be an energy efficient city and this can be a real point of difference for tourism, academic and scientific collaboration and research and development. Malmo in Sweden Sweden and Delft in the Netherlands have led the way and Christchurch can do the same for the southern hemisphere. CAfE will develop this concept through 2012 - 2013. Christchurch is already a member of the European Association of Energy Efficient Cities and we can develop this relationship further.


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Cullinan Studio has announced the death of its RIBA Gold Medal-winning founder
Cullinan Studio has announced the death of its RIBA Gold Medal-winning founder Ted Cullinan. It said Cullinan had died in his sleep on Monday, at the age of 88.
A statement from the practice said Cullinan had been an “inspirational” figure who had been designing for climate change since the 1950s.
“The news that Ted Cullinan passed away in his sleep on Monday is hard for us to take in,” it said.
“The inspirational founder of our practice was a true pathfinder for all architects. Ted was designing for climate change 60 years ago with a holistic vision for the practice of architecture that he described as a social act.
“His legacy is in the buildings and places he transformed, in his model of architectural practice, but perhaps most powerfully in the thousands of people he taught and inspired throughout his long life. We share our deepest sympathies with his family and all his many friends.”
Born in north London in 1931, Cullinan studied at the Cambridge school of architecture, where he “salivated over Le Corbusier’s Unité at Marseille and the lovely hairy Maisons Jaoul”, before going to the Architectural Association. His tutors included John Killick, Denys Lasdun and Peter Smithson.
He worked for Lasdun in the early 1960s, where his projects included the famous “ziggurat” halls of residence at the University of East Anglia. He founded Edward Cullinan Architects in 1965.
Cullinan received the RIBA Gold Medal in 2008 in following a long campaign from his supporters – including Richard MacCormac and then-RIBA president Sunand Prasad.
>> Also read: Architecture has lost a pioneer: Ted Cullinan 1931-2019
Prasad said at the time: “Ted Cullinan has shown us how a keen awareness of the natural environment and a deep engagement with those who use and experience buildings can generate compelling and poetic architecture.”
In his acceptance speech, Cullinan revealed how a lack of sporting prowess at school sowed the seeds of his architectural career.
“I could not work out how to throw, or catch, or even to hit balls,” he said. “So in my last two years I was let off cricket and tennis and put in charge of [building] a boathouse.
“It introduced me to the pleasure I’ve had from the slow process of building buildings myself, for all the rest of my life.”


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Folic acid is synthesized from folate (also called vitamin B9 or folacin), which plays a crucial role in a number of body functions, particularly in the proper development of the fetus from the first days of conception.
Physicians advise that all women of childbearing age take a regular folic acid supplement since 50% of pregnancies are unplanned, and as the neural tube, from which the infant’s nervous system will develop, is one of the first things to develop in a fetus. Often, by the time a woman realizes she is pregnant, much of that important development is already done. Women who are deficient in folate risk giving birth to infants who are low in birth weight or due to neural tube defects have a spinal malformation, such as spina bifida, or other neurological disorders. Folic acid is so important that it is one of the vitamins that the FDA requires to be added to fortified foods such as bread, flour, breakfast cereals, pasta, and rice. Since this requirement was enacted in 1998, the rate of neural tube defects has decreased by 26%.
Folate is also crucial to proper cell growth. DNA and RNA, the building blocks of all our cells, rely on folate to develop properly, and folate has been found to help prevent the changes in DNA that can lead to the development of cancerous cells. It also aids in the healthy formation of red blood cells, which is necessary in order to avoid anemia.
Folate helps keep homocysteine ( a common amino acid in the blood that we mostly get from eating meat) levels in the blood low, reducing your risk of cardiovascular disease, aids in the proper functioning of your nerves through the synthesis of neurotransmitters and helps prevent dementia, Alzheimer’s disease and osteoporosis-related bone fractures.
Signs of folate deficiency include insomnia, depression, irritability, muscle fatigue, sore tongue, diarrhea, gingivitis, and mental fuzziness.
Some good natural sources of folate include green leafy vegetables such as spinach and collard greens; beans and legumes such as lentils and peas; and fruit and fruit juices, particularly tomato juice and orange juice. Liver is also an excellent source, and cooking it does not easily destroy its folate, which can be the case when cooking vegetables. To maintain the greatest amount of folate in your vegetables, either eat them raw or cook them for as short a time as possible.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention advise that adults get 400 mcg of folic acid every day, either through their diet or by taking a dietary supplement. If pregnant, that amount should be raised to 600 mcg daily, and 500 mcg every day for women who are breastfeeding.

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New Japan Partner For Solasia’s Key Oncology Project
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The Japanese venture Solasia has signed a product licensing and investment agreement with major firm Meiji Seika that will support the planned commercialization of its major oncology prospect.
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Although oncology remained strong, Japanese major says it saw multiple impacts from the pandemic, including on hospital visits and clinical trial recruitment, and has already cut its full-year guidance.
Also, Osmotica licenses rights to ophthalmic drug in Japan, China and the EMEA nations to Santen; Lilly and Chi-Med revise their partnership around colorectal cancer drug Elunate.
Private Company Edition: Several drug developers targeting neurological diseases raised venture capital recently. In addition to Nura Bio, Encoded Therapeutics revealed a $135m series D round. Also, Longwood closed a $170m fund and Flagship launched Omega Therapeutics with $85m.

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Fox News Channel’s relationship with Donald Trump will be one of the biggest stories of the 2024 Republican Presidential campaign.
But it looks like Fox News has already picked a side.
And Fox News just made one major decision about Donald Trump that instantly backfired.
Donald Trump traveled to East Palestine, Ohio, to show the people of the distressed community that not all of America’s leaders forgot about them after a train derailment poisoned their air and water with toxic chemicals.
Trump is one of the leading contenders to win the White House and his visit to East Palestine constituted national news.
Yet none of the three major cable news networks – Fox News included – covered Trump’s trip.
Former President Donald Trump’s live remarks from East Palestine, Ohio were ignored by the three major cable news networks on Wednesday.
Newsmax and OAN, both to the right of Fox News, carried the remarks live and offered analysis following the event.
The Fox News blackout of Trump owes to network founder Rupert Murdoch’s decision following the 2022 Midterm elections to cut off the former President and look for a new candidate to support in 2024.
“We have been clear with Donald. There have been conversations between them during which Rupert made it clear to Donald that we cannot back another run for the White House,” a source close to Murdoch told the New York Post.
Fox News did not want to cover Trump’s visit because the tour of East Palestine was his message of putting America and its forgotten men and women first.
During this speech in East Palestine, Trump noted that Joe Biden never visited the site of the disaster and that the administration was planning on turning a blind eye.
“They were intending to do absolutely nothing for you,” Trump stated.
Trump pointed out that the Biden administration only changed course and sent Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg to visit East Palestine following the announcement that he intended to tour the disaster area.
“They changed their tune. It was an amazing phenomenon,” Trump added.
Fox News Channel’s Trump blackout plan failed, however.
In a post of Truth Social, Trump revealed how more than 100 million Americans saw clips of him visiting East Palestine and providing thousands of water bottles and clean supplies on social media.
Deplorable Daily will keep you up-to-date on any developments to this ongoing story.


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Beekeeping Books – The Urban Beekeeper; A year of bees in the city
You know you are reading a good beekeeping book when you start talking about it in the pub with other people, especially if you have never met them before. I had read a good review about this before with Ian Douglas’ review in the Telegraph, but here I was talking about it to strangers.
I often go to my local pub while I am waiting for my take away curry. We live in a tiny village but it has the most amazing set up. An Indian Restaurant (award winning) across the road from the most fantastic pub (also award winning) and so it would be rude not to just saunter across having put in an order. Often I pop across the road for 20 minutes, pick up the Guardian (Sorry Ian) which is left on the bar and read a bit about forthcoming weekend football. It is not often that I pray that it will be a busy night and they say to me “it will be at least 40 minutes Mr. James” but reading Steve’s beekeeping book was one of these times.
You would instantly be drawn to the cover. Some fantastic photography is evident in this beekeeping book and not just on the cover – Steve has had the privilege of working with Eric Tourenet (the self titled Bee Photographer) who’s beekeeping books I am dying to read and look at. However, something else is nice about this beekeeping book; it is particularly tactile. It isn’t often you want to stroke the cover but this is one of those times – strange as it sounds and maybe this is the reason that after half a pint of Sussex Best, I was being asked questions about the book I was reading.
Anyhow, what I found most peculiar about Steve’s beekeeping book is that he and I wrote a diary about the same year. My book; From A to Bee is about my struggles and adventures in my first year of beekeeping and Steve’s is equally an adventure about turning his dream into a reality. Turning his commercial beekeeping business into a London dominated one i.e. beehives in all 33 London boroughs. Okay, it is a lot more than that and is a fascinating insight into Steve’s quite nomadic but lovely sounding lifestyle.
What I had to laugh at though is that at one point we both discuss the same event in that year, through our respective beekeeping books. I discuss the Abel and Cole Beekeeping event from the audience and Steve talks about it because he was actually giving the talk.
Steve is getting a lot of press out there at the moment and rightly so. If anyone is well placed to take beekeeping to a new level and appeal to new audiences, he has the ability to do so. He has beehives in various locations of amazing significance; Tate Modern, Fortnum and Mason to name but a few. I wish him every success with his venture involving The London Honey Company as this has got a great brand and should do very well in coming months and years.
From a personal perspective I have to recommend both of our beekeeping books together as they are both diary formats, his commercial beekeeping and mine amateur but both equally enthusiastic and passionate about the subject. If I am honest, Steve writes far better than I do and the book will keep you engaged throughout. I definitely recommend you reading this beekeeping book and out of all the personal experience beekeeping books I have read, this ranks up there at the top.
Should you want to read about other beekeeping books you can do so on my Beekeeping Books Review page
It is 290 pages long and you can buy it here

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Just over 7 years ago @jack tweeted the worlds first tweet : “just setting up my twttr”. Since that first tweet from user number 3 (after @twitter and @biz) around 554,750,000 others have joined the ranks of twitter and are collectively pumping out 58 million tweets per day.
I’ve only been on twitter since 2008 – a couple of years after the worlds first tweet, (but still rightly or wrongly consider myself an early adopter). 2008 was the pre famous people uptake days. Now that was quite a phenomenon to watch, as the mainstream media first struggled to work out what it was, then embarrassingly fumbled their way through the learning curve before KPOW!, somewhere late 2008 it took off and over the next year or so, everyone jumped on it. The big networks and celebrities got behind it and the rest of the population grasped the good side of it all. The side that lets you get information first, exclusive information, from the horses mouth information.
You either get twitter, or you don’t.
Like with a lot of things, you only get out what you put in. Conversationally, I’ve found “I don’t see the point of twitter” to be a common statement (from people who typically brought up the subject of twitter themselves). Around 40% of Twitters don’t tweet but watch other people tweet. These people may have got an account, but don’t understand why they haven’t got 000s of followers from that “trying out twitter lol. follow me” tweet from last months. You’ve got to speculate to accumulate.
I think people fear the public record factor of saying something that’ll be around for ever. That’s one of the good things about twitter, content quickly gets buried. It’s the ‘most throw’ away form of internet there is. Like a modern day version of the ‘today’s news tomorrow’s chip paper’ saying but with much shorter time-frames. You can retrieve old tweets, but people don’t tend to – that’s not the point. If in doubt, tweet some more. I can understand that ‘public’ speaking doesn’t come as naturally to some people and I have to confess that the concept of ‘microblogging’ is second nature to an old school blogger like me, but think more people should give tweeting a whirl. Don’t just lurk, if in doubt, retweet.
The comparisons between facebook and twitter (and more recently google+) is often drawn. They’re the big three largely text based ‘social networks’. There’s an adage along the lines of how twitter makes one like people you’ve never met, yet facebook makes you dislike people you already know. Twitter is built for making new connections, facebook is built for bolstering existing connections. The ability to follow 000s of people and ‘keep up’ is only possible, due to the 140 character restriction of twitter. The ability to wizz through precision concision, just the headline, just the skinny, the heart of the matter from scores of people a minutes, is only possible with twitter. Facebook has it’s place, but twitter is ace.
Tweets that changed the world (and Mars)
Are you ready to celebrate? Well, get ready: We have ICE!!!!! Yes, ICE, *WATER ICE* on Mars! w00t!!! Best day ever!!
— MarsPhoenix (@MarsPhoenix) June 20, 2008
Twitter, due to it’s uber portable, fast, accessible nature can disseminate information faster than the proverbial wildfire. Critics do have a point here – at times, the ‘Chinese Whisper’ factor can (and does) kick in, leading to stories being embellished, and twisted, told away from source and out of context. Traditional journalist types fear that twitter goes against some of the core cannons of journalism – particularly truthfulness and accuracy. Traditional journalists are either having to deal with twitter, utilise it, or get another job. Nowadays for example, if anything newsworthy is happening, it usually breaks first on twitter (with TV, news websites and Radio a close but not that close second). The advantage is that it’s usually easy to find first hand information. The disadvantage is that you can’t always trust it. Recent example of where I personally followed a ‘big story’ break, was the recent Boston bombings aftermath – I was reading tweets from people actually on the streets. I was getting the emotion, the insight and real time reportage – everything I was reading and seeing, was sadly true.
It’s here to stay
Conceptually the concept of twitter is a simple one – a river of information of who’s content you choose and contribute to. There was a time, not too long ago when twitter didn’t exist and then (like I said earlier) KPOW! a global mainstream phenomenon that’s rivaling the media formats that have been with us eons. What gets me is – what on earth is coming up next? What will KPOW the world like twitter, et al have done over the last 10 years? eh?
OOH – by the way – follow me on twitter, there’s a good egg.


President Donald Trump said Saturday in which Russia’s Vladimir Putin again denied interfering inside 2016 U.S. elections. however Trump declined to say whether he believed the Russian leader.
“He says he didn’t meddle. I asked him again. You can only ask so many times,” Trump told reporters aboard Air Force One on the trip to Hanoi, Vietnam. “Every time he sees me, he said: ‘I didn’t do in which.’ in addition to also also I believe, I actually believe in which when he tells me in which he means in which.”
Trump in addition to also also Putin did not have a formal meeting while they were in Vietnam for an economic summit, however the two spoke informally many times in addition to also also reached agreement on quite a few principles for the future of war-torn Syria. however Trump made clear in which the issue of Russian meddling inside election hovers over the leaders’ relationship — Putin is actually “insulted” by the accusation, Trump said. In a blistering partisan attack, Trump accused Democrats of using the election issue to create a barrier between the U.S. in addition to also also Russia as the nations work on crises in Syria in addition to also also Ukraine.
“Having a not bad relationship with Russia’s a great, great thing. in addition to also also This particular artificial Democratic hit job gets inside way,” Trump told reporters, Yet again casting doubt on the U.S. intelligence community’s conclusion in which Russia did try to interfere inside election. “People will die because of in which.”
Trump’s suggestion in which he may believe Putin over his own nation’s intelligence community is actually certain to re-ignite the firestorm over the election meddling. Meanwhile, a special counsel investigation of potential collusion between Moscow in addition to also also Trump campaign aides so far has resulted in two indictments for financial in addition to also also various other crimes unrelated to the campaign, as well as a guilty plea.
Trump said the probe into the election hacking was a “fake barrier” placed by Democrats in which was hurting the United States’ ability to have a relationship with Russia, a distraction in which was putting lives at stake.
The Kremlin issued a statement Saturday saying in which the leaders met during the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation conference in Denang in addition to also also reached agreement on quite a few principles for the future of the civil war-torn country right now in which the Islamic State group has largely been pushed out. Among the agreements’ key points, according to the Russians, were an affirmation of de-escalation zones, a system to prevent dangerous incidents between American in addition to also also Russian forces, in addition to also also a commitment to a peaceful solution governed by a Geneva peace process.
The Kremlin quickly promoted the agreement as the White House stayed silent. Trump told reporters in which the deal was reached “very quickly” in addition to also also in which in which would certainly save quite a few lives. in addition to also also he praised his relationship with Putin, saying “We seem to have a very not bad feeling for each various other in addition to also also a not bad relationship, considering we don’t know each various other well.”
Snippets of video of conference events have shown Trump in addition to also also Putin shaking hands in addition to also also chatting, including during the earth leaders’ traditional group photo. The two walked together down a path to the photo site, conversing amiably, with Trump punctuating his thoughts with hand gestures in addition to also also Putin smiling.
Journalists traveling with Trump were not granted access to any of the APEC events he participated in inside picturesque tropical seaside city.
White House officials worked quietly behind the scenes negotiating with the Kremlin over a formal meeting. The Russians raised expectations for such a session in addition to also also Trump told reporters aboard Air Force One en route to Asia in which in which was “expected we’ll meet with Putin” to discuss issues including ramping up pressure on North Korea to halt its nuclear in addition to also also ballistic weapons program.As speculation built, the two sides tried to craft the framework of a deal on the future of Syria in which Trump in addition to also also Putin could announce in a formal bilateral meeting, according to two administration officials not authorized to speak publicly about private discussions.
Though North Korea in addition to also also the Ukraine had been discussed, the two sides focused on trying to strike an agreement about a path to resolve Syria’s civil war once the Islamic State group is actually defeated, according to officials. however the talks stalled in addition to also also, minutes before Air Force One touched down in Vietnam, White House press secretary Sarah Huckabee Sanders told reporters the meeting was off.
Putin in addition to also also Trump crossed paths many times during the conference.
The two men, each wearing traditional blue Vietnamese shifts, shook hands in addition to also also greeted one another as they stood side-by-side for the group photo of world leaders.
On Saturday, they were also seen shaking hands in addition to also also speaking briefly during one meeting, according to a Fox News videographer who was the only American journalist allowed into the room. Trump in addition to also also Putin were also seen chatting, with plenty of hand gestures coming from Trump, as they walked side by side to a dramatic vista overlooking the South China Sea for another group picture.
Trump who is actually on a lengthy Asia trip, attended meetings in addition to also also a lunch Saturday before heading to the capital city of Hanoi for a state visit.


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BEVERLY, Mass. – The Endicott men's rugby team came out victorious on Senior Day after defeating Western New England, 89-12, this past Saturday.
Prior to the match, Endicott seniors Bryan Palmatier (Needham, Mass.) and Max Young (Weymouth, Mass.) were honored for their contributions to the men's rugby program as well as the Endicott College community. Head Coach Dave Kenkel also remarked that "he will certainly miss each senior's leadership and high-level character whenever representing the men's rugby program."
As for the match, Endicott was able to maintain possession for the majority of the contest and scored on 15 tries which led to a 54-0 halftime advantage. Various student-athletes contributed to the large victory, however, Palmatier was named "Man of the Match" for his ability to run the offense and execute excellent defense throughout the day.
"It was an all-around team effort," said Kenkel. "I was especially impressed with our second side that scored 12 tries in a shortened match and showed exceptional skills."
The Gulls have a week off before they travel to Plymouth State on Saturday, October 13 at 12pm.

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Houmous and Tahini sauce recipes from The Perfect Pantry
Tahini sauce is a popular topping for falafel, and it’s great on grilled chicken, on pizza, or in place of peanut butter in a PB-and-cucumber-filled pita or spread on a tomato sandwich. To turn tahini paste into tahini sauce, place a bit in a food processor, and slowly add additional olive oil until you achieve a pourable consistency. You can add a bit of lemon juice or yogurt, too. And some chopped parsley. And cayenne. And smoked paprika….
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 Tbsp freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 2/3 cup tahini
- 2/3 cup water
- 4 cups canned chick peas, drained (reserve 1/4 cup liquid)
- 1 Tbsp ground cumin
- 2 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil (optional)
- Paprika (optional, for garnish)
In a food processor fitted with a metal blade, process the garlic, lemon juice and tahini until a smooth paste. Add the water and chick peas, and continue to process until mixture is almost fluffy. Add some of the reserved chick pea liquid, if necessary. Season with the cumin. Transfer to a bowl. If desired, drizzle the oil over the top and swirl with a knife. Sprinkle with paprika.
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Place strawberries, elderflowers, lemon juice and calcium water into a heavy bottomed stock pot. Carefully snip individual florets into the fruit, discarding as much stem material as possible.
Over medium heat, bring fruit and flower mixture to a simmer stirring frequently.
Meanwhile, bring a water bath canner to a simmer, and prepare your jars and lids, and mix sugar and pectin into a separate bowl.When the fruit comes to a steady simmer, stir in the sugar and pectin.
Cook for 1-2 minutes until dissolved.
Ladle into sterilized half pint jars, leaving 1/4" head space. Wipe rims, and place on prepared lids and rings, screwing on finger tight.
Process in a boiling water bath, covered by at least 1" of water for 10 minutes.
Remove processed jars from canner and allow to cool completely. Check for seal and then loosen or remove rings for storage.


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Home prices rose in 93 percent of all U.S. metro markets in the third quarter, according to the Metropolitan Median Area Prices and Affordability report released Thursday by the National Association of Realtors.
A median single-family home now commands $280,200, up 5.1 percent from $266,500 during the same period in 2018. Some cities experienced particularly dramatic increases, with Montgomery, Alabama, and Spokane Valley, Washington, each seeing 12.6 percent growth. Salt Lake City, Utah, saw a 12 percent increase in home prices.
“Incremental price increases are to be expected, but the housing market has been seeing re-acceleration in home prices as more buyers want to take on lower interest rates in the midst of insufficient supply,” NAR Chief Economist Lawrence Yun said in a statement. “Unfortunately, income and wages are not rising as fast and will make it difficult to buy once rates rise.”
At the same time, some of the most expensive markets in the country have seen a drop in home prices. San Jose in California saw homes prices fall by 4.6 percent. San Francisco, meanwhile, saw a 2.5 percent drop and San Diego saw a 0.8 percent drop. But these decreases are merely ebbs in an already oversaturated market — in San Jose, a median home commands $1.24 million.
Despite rising prices, housing affordability is slightly better than it was in the previous quarter. Monthly mortgage payments for a family earning the national median of $79,215 fell to 15.6 percent from 17.4 percent last year. First-time homebuyers can now earn $48,912 to afford a mortgage payment on a median-priced home.
Lower interest rates have amped up competition for homes, particularly lower-end and affordable ones, Yun said. At the end of the third quarter, only 1.83 million existing homes were available for sale, or 2.7 percent less than during the same period in 2018. To prevent future spikes, more homes need to be built nationwide — an initiative that the construction industry has been struggling to achieve.
“In some markets, yes, we’re seeing construction companies ramp up plans to build more houses,” Yun said. “But in an overall comparison of 2019 and 2018, fewer homes have been built. So hopefully home builders will expand their plans in order to better address the national inventory shortage.”
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transracial adoption, also known as interracial adoption, is a sensitive yet important conversation within the foster care system. Until 1994, united states law also saw it as a sensitive topic. It wasnt until then that the united states implemented laws against transracial adoption discrimination. as recently as 1972, the placement of black children in white homes was widely criticized and discouraged by the national association of black social workers (source the adoption history project). And while the 1994 multiethnic placement act made it illegal to discriminate in adoption because of race, the debate concerning transracial adoption isnt over and isnt limited to black and white. in louisiana, which also has been hit hard by the opioid epidemic, the number of children in foster care increased slightly, up 2 between fiscal 20, to nearly 4,600, according to afcars data. But adoptions from foster care were up 41 since fiscal 2010 to more than 900 in 2018. Department of health and human services, administration for children and families, childrens bureau (2018) offers various reports on state-specific adoption statistics, including adoption subsidies, adoption finalization, and special needs adoption. many adoption experts recommend that children be placed in families that have at least one parent who shares that childs race or culture so that an authentic identity can be established. Despite these obstacles, transracial adoptions continue to increase every year in the united states, especially in international adoptions. its interracial adoption program, established in 1953, concentrated on finding matching parents for children of color, but transracial placements were made. For more information on the adoption statistics, please view our annual adoption report,which is located under the publication section of this website. Government fiscal year begins on october 1 and ends on september 30.


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Chad Anderson was tired of being the victim of break-ins. He moved from Eugene, where his property was broken into five times, to Springfield, where it hasn’t happened once.
“If you call the police in Eugene, they aren’t going to come unless it’s life threatening,” Anderson says. “The Eugene police are underfunded, so they are stretched too thin.”
Springfield residents will vote on ballot measure 20-273 on Nov. 4. If passed, the measure will continue to fund the Springfield Police Department and jail so they can maintain current service levels. The measure proposes a tax levy of $1.40 for every $1,000 of assessed property value, which would cost about $325 a year for a median-value home, up from the current $300 payment.
The current levy funding SPD and the jail expires next June.
Some residents are reluctant to approve another levy. Since Springfield instituted a levy of $0.66 per $1,000 of assessed property value in 2002, the tax has increased to $1.09 in 2006 and to $1.28 in 2012.
Anderson doesn’t mind the additional tax, even if the number of officers and other employees wouldn’t increase with the extra funds.
“What it is, is you aren’t losing what you paid for,” says Anderson, a local business owner. “I own two houses in Springfield. I’ll be paying for this. I don’t mind. They were effective with the money they got.”
Lt. Scott McKee is a 32-year police veteran who says Springfield residents have a sense of security because they know there are consequences for criminal behavior. “With all my years of experience, there is a connection between that sense of safety and an environment where there is a consequence — that is, a functioning jail,” McKee says.
The 100-bed facility in Springfield, which recently incorporated space for up to 18 female inmates, is the largest municipal jail in the state. The levy will fully fund the jail along with 40 jail, police and court positions.
Since the jail opened in 2010, property crime in Springfield has dropped 30 percent.
“A 30 percent reduction is really significant,” McKee says. “If you look around, it’s hard to find an agency that has experienced that much success in that short a period of time.”
Anderson says he had a customer express doubt that the levy will help. According to Anderson, she said that putting people in jail doesn’t necessarily fix them. Prison skeptics would prefer to see police departments take measures to prevent crime rather than react to it.
McKee says the levy does just that. Before the jail became “efficient,” McKee says, offenders had a failure-to-appear rate of about 60 percent. That rate has dropped to about 26 percent since the prison overhaul.
“My position is that a consequence environment, where there are consequences for criminal behavior, is also a crime prevention aspect,” McKee says.
Beyond crime prevention, McKee says, the original levy gave SPD the resources to send more officers in response to calls. “In order to maintain the ability to send an actual police officer when you call for police assistance,” McKee says, “it’s imperative that you have the ability to have a functioning, operating police budget.”
McKee adds, “I think there’s an expectation, especially in Springfield; they expect they will get a police officer who will get there in a timely manner.”
Officer response time in Eugene was Anderson’s biggest complaint about EPD. In 2016, the median response time from dispatch to arrival for SPD officers responding to a priority 1 call — one with a threat to life — was 2 minutes and 53 seconds; the median response time for priority 2 calls – which involve a threat to property — was less than 5 minutes.
Over the same period of time, EPD officers took anywhere from 10 to 14 minutes to respond to priority 1 and 2 calls; the department issues only combined statistics on its response time.
Anderson says he is happy with the overall direction Springfield is moving. His quality of life has improved, he says, and he feels confident that SPD is keeping his community safe.
“In Springfield, you will go to jail,” he says. “In Springfield, you’ll get caught and you’ll sit in jail for a while. And they have room.”


Xiaomi has launched many iconic smartphones over the years, one of them has the new Mi 10T. The Chinese smartphone giant gambled with an LCD display with 144Hz. Recently, with all the reviews pouring in, it’s safe to say that the gamble paid off. According to many reviews, it indeed houses one of the best LCD displays in the market. Xiaomi upped their game with the new 144Hz adaptive refresh rate, the device can toggle the refresh rate according to the content you are viewing. However, coming to the point. It’s a Xiaomi phone so you can obviously unlock the bootloader and from there onwards root it using Magisk. In this guide, we will help you to achieve the same systematically.
Must See: Xiaomi Mi 10T series goes official with Flagship Cameras, high refresh rates, 5G support, and powerful chipsets
More about Xiaomi’s Mi10T
At its core, the Mi 10T is powered by Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 865 chipset paired with up to 8GB of RAM and up to 128GB of internal storage. The device draws its power from a 5000mAh battery which supports 33W wired fast charging and runs on MIUI 12 based on Android 10 out of the box.
Moving towards the front, it houses a 6.67-inch screen with a resolution of 2,340 x 1,080 pixels along with a 144 Hz refresh rate. The device can toggle the refresh rate according to the content you are viewing. Additional features include the likes of HDR10 support with up to 650 nits and Corning Gorilla 5 protection. There are also a bunch of other features such as Adaptive Sync, MEMC, Sunlight Mode 3.0, Reading Mode 3.0.
For optics, it has a triple rear camera setup at the rear featuring a 64MP primary rear camera, 13MP ultra-wide-angle, and 5MP macro camera. Whereas at the front, it features a single 20MP camera for selfies.
Additionally, the device is equipped with features such as side-mounted fingerprint scanners, stereo speakers, 3D audio recording, an x-axis linear motor, NFC, Wi-Fi 6, an IR blaster, Gorilla Glass 5 on both sides including the camera housing.
What is Rooting?
Rooting is basically giving yourself privileges to access features on your phone which either would be blocked by the carrier or the actual provider of the phone. Rooting certain apps will help you increase the battery life (now that’s a lifesaver), make in-app purchases for free, or even increase the speed of your phone’s CPU by overclocking it. In short, a gold mine of apps and an opportunity to enhance your phone experience.
What is Magisk?
Magisk has basically made rooting clutter-free. This means you don’t have to be dependent on your PC to access root on your smartphone. Magisk was developed by Topjohnwu and launched in the year 2016, and since then has been widening its horizons with each passing year. The usability is very simple, all you need is the Magisk Manager where you can flash numerous MODs as per your wish directly from your smartphone.
- Back up your device data.
- Make sure you create a Mi Account and at least wait for seven days. Ignore, if you already have an existing account.
- Charge your device to at least 60 percent.
- Download the latest Mi Unlock Tool.
- Download ADB & FastBoot Drivers and save them on your PC.
- Download Xiaomi USB Drivers.
- Download stock firmware for your device and keep it on your PC.
Steps to Unlock Bootloader on your Mi 10T
- Download and install ADB & Fastboot Drivers on your PC from the link above.
- Proceed to Settings > About Phone.
- Now tap on MIUI version 7 times to enable Developer Mode.
- Once you enable Developer options, head to Settings > Additional Settings > Developer Mode.
- From there, enable OEM unlocking and USB debugging inside the Developer Mode.
- After that, proceed towards the Developer Mode > Mi Unlock Status and login to your Mi Account.
- Now turn off your device and then simultaneously long-press the Volume Down and Power button to boot your device into Fastboot mode.
- Release the buttons once the Mi Bunny logo on the display.
- After that, open the Mi Unlock Tool on your PC and sign in with your existing Mi account.
- Wait for some time, detecting the device takes a moment.
- Once done, an Unlock button will appear, tap on it to complete the process.
- After the successfully unlocked, the device will permanently erase all your existing data.
- Click Reboot phone. Enjoy!
Note: Unlocking your Bootloader may erase your data. So backup all the necessary data before proceeding. Gadgetsay is in no way responsible for any damage to the device and data.
Rooting Xiaomi Mi 10T using Magisk
Now you need to thread the needle carefully here, or else you’ll end up bricking your device for good.
Creating a patched boot image using Magisk
- Download the same firmware from the link provided above and other required files.
- Extract the files in downloaded firmware.
- Download and install the latest Magisk Manager app.
- After that connect your device with the PC using the USB cable.
- Now, transfer the “boot.img” file from the extracted folder to your phone.
- Open magisk manager app.
- Go to Install > Install > Select and Patch a file.
- Navigate through the internal storage where you transferred the boot image earlier.
- Select the “boot.img” file that you copied from the steps mentioned above.
- Replace the “boot.img” file in the extracted folder with the newly created “patched_boot.img” file through the Magisk Manager App.
Flashing the patched boot image on Mi 10T
- Download ADB and Fastboot drivers on your computer and extract it to the folder.
- Copy the .tar file or patched boot image into the extracted ADB and Fastboot directory.
- Press the volume up and volume down button to boot the device in Download Mode.
- Connect your device with a PC using the USB Type-C cable.
- Open Command Prompt or Powershell by pressing Shift Key + right Mouse click in the ADB and Fastboot directory.
- After that, flash the patched boot image on your device by using the following command: fastboot flash boot patched_boot.img
- Use the following commands to boot the patched _boot.img: fastboot flash boot_a patched_boot.img followed by fastboot flash boot_b patched_boot.img
- After finishing the process, type the following commands to reboot your device:fastboot reboot
- The final reboot might take some time. Once finished, the device will be successfully rooted. Enjoy!
You can verify the root status in the Magisk Manager app. The phone will reboot eventually. After that enable the Magisk Hide. Then all you’ve to do is to reload the Magisk Manager and check for Safety Net for the green light.
However, in order to get back your warranty, you must uninstall Magisk from your device. The following are the steps: Magisk Manager>Uninstall>COMPLETE UNINSTALL. Once done, you can reboot your device.


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French Country Beef Stew
Heat oil in a 4- to 5-quart Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add bacon and cook, stirring often, until lightly browned, 3 to 5 minutes. Add onions, carrots and celery; cook, stirring often, until the vegetables are softened and lightly browned, 8 to 10 minutes. Add broth, wine, thyme, bay leaves and orange zest. Bring to a boil.Advertisement
Rinse beef with cool water to remove any bone bits. Place the beef in a 5- to 6-quart slow cooker and turn heat to high. Carefully pour the hot vegetable mixture over the beef. Put the lid on and cook until the beef is falling-apart tender when prodded with a fork, 6 to 7 hours.
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Using a slotted spoon, transfer the cooked beef to a bowl. Lift out the bones. Scoop marrow out and add to the meat, if desired; discard bones. Break the meat into 2- to 3-inch chunks with a spoon. Cover and keep warm.
Discard the bay leaves and orange zest from the sauce; skim fat. Pour the sauce into a large skillet. Bring to a boil over high heat. Boil, skimming froth from time to time, for about 20 minutes, to intensify flavors and thicken slightly. Season with pepper. Add the beef and heat through. To serve, ladle the stew into bowls and sprinkle with watercress (or parsley).
Baked Beef Stew variation:
Total: 4 1/4 hours
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. In Step 1, use only 1 1/2 cups broth and 1 1/2 cups red wine. In Step 2, place beef and vegetables in a Dutch oven, cover and bake for 3 to 3 1/2 hours. Skim fat. Discard the bay leaves and orange zest. Lift out the bones, scoop marrow and add, if desired; discard the bones. Break the meat into chunks. Blend 2 tablespoons cornstarch with 1/4 cup water; stir into the stew. Return the pan to the oven and bake, uncovered, stirring occasionally, until bubbling, 25 to 30 minutes.
Make Ahead Tip: Cover and refrigerate for up to 2 days or freeze for up to 3 months. Thaw in the refrigerator, if necessary, and reheat on the stovetop, in a microwave or in the oven.
Note: If you cannot find beef shank, substitute cubed stewing beef.
For easy cleanup, try a slow-cooker liner. These heat-resistant, disposable liners fit neatly inside the insert and help prevent food from sticking to the bottom and sides of your slow cooker.
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Certainly, one of the fun times in our little community with the gates is the annual “parade of golf car pride” in which the many owners of golf cars—otherwise known as personal transportation vehicles or PTVs—strut their latest upgrades, accessories, decals, paint, and upholstery. A little competitive vanity never hurt anyone.
By and large, the residents of gated communities are able-bodied, active adults fully capable of driving their on-road vehicles as well as their PTVs. A certain number of residents, however, may be incapacitated to the degree that they must depend on others for getting from point A to point B. Others, disabled in one way or another, who may be looking for retirement living, eliminate gated communities from consideration because the homes tend to be spread out and at a distance from stores and other amenities.
Potential of self-driving, autonomous vehicles
New technologies will allow gated communities to become more handicapped friendly and more attractive to a wider set of buyers. So, what are these new technologies? There are several possibilities—let’s focus on two, in particular, autonomous shuttles and PTVs:
- Shuttles are ride-share facilities and in autonomous mode accommodate multiple passengers in a predetermined, timed route;
- An autonomous PTV, on the other hand, can be hailed by individual and is dedicated to whatever destination the ride-hailer wants.
- “Autonomous” essentially means that the vehicles in question does not need human intervention to implement the service provided—that service being mobility from point A to point B. Of course, the timing and direction of that mobility is fully put in motion by human preferences.
Innovators in the self-driving services
Self-driving vehicles of the type mentioned are not blue-sky concepts, to be implemented, perhaps, in the distant future. No, companies offering self-driving services are already doing business.
One example is the California based company, Ridecell, that is developing self-driving, low-speed vehicles for use on private property such as colleges, theme parks, business parks, retirement communities, and basically any campus-like setting that can set its own traffic rules. Ridecell recently acquired autonomous shuttle system provider, Auro Robotics. Auro implemented a highly successful demonstration project of its autonomous shuttle system on the campus of Santa Clara University in California.
Self-driving shuttles on college campuses
Auro’s battery-electric shuttle has a top speed of 25 mph and a 90-mile range. Auro currently builds three different configurations to suit various transportation needs and is using Polaris GEM vehicles as their base vehicle platform. They provide 2, 6 or 12 seat shuttles depending on customer need. In the development of an overall fleet system, Ridecell will be providing fleet-management software and services, which they already supply to BMW’s and Volkswagen’s car sharing services.
College campuses in particular are already a major market for GEM. Development of the manufacturer, technology provider, and dealer relationships is yet to be fully worked out, but will be coming as the market expands. It is likely that Ridecell, Polaris corporate, and local GEM dealers will partner in the production and marketing self-driving vehicles and systems.
From the college campus to the gated community
A Ridecell/Auro-type product would more likely be marketed to the organization operating the community rather than individual owners since it would be a shuttle service shared by the community. Ridecell/Auro have the technology and GEM has the appropriate product at the moment, so do not be surprised if a marketing team touting the system shows up and presents at your next community forum.
From shuttles to ride-hail PTVs
What about ride-hailing services using self-driving vehicles? By this time, everyone has heard of Uber and Lyft. Both companies are working feverishly at on autonomous systems. Garia, maker of those elegant golf cars, is market-testing a line of self-driving utility vehicles in London, as part of a potential on-call, small-package delivery system. So, the concept of on-call services, catering to individual needs and using self-driving technology, is well on its way.
The real question is, how such a system would be received in your typical gated community? After all, we love our little gems. Not only are they beautiful (as in the eye of the beholder), but they offer countless talking points with neighbors and friends.
So, does it come down to: Conformity and utility vs. self-expression and personality? My guess is that both preferences will fit nicely in the context of the gated community and complement each other, rather than compete.
Contact the Author: Steve Metzger at email@example.com. Or check out our website at www.smallvehicleresource.com, where you will find an extensive database of vehicle models and can make side-by-side comparisons of vehicles based on a full set of specifications.


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- May 27, 2020
WEST ORANGE — Did you know that the old woman knitting in a rocking chair near a fireplace in The Haunted Mansion ballroom at Magic Kingdom also appears — seated in the same pose — at the Tomorrowland attraction Walt Disney’s Carousel of Progress?
Did you know that a 1930s-era airplane was divided and placed in two different parks? The front end is near Humphrey Bogart and Lauren Bacall in the “Casablanca” scene in Hollywood Studios’ The Great Movie Ride, and the back half appears crashed in Magic Kingdom’s The Jungle Cruise.
Julie and Mike Neal, of Orlando, have written a second guide book full of findings at the famous mouse house: “The Complete Walt Disney World Fun Finds & Hidden Mickeys – The Definitive Disney Field Guide.”
Julie Neal said she wrote the book “because the hidden level of fun Disney sprinkles throughout its property is one of the most interesting parts about Walt Disney World.”
This publication came about when the Neals were working on their main book, “The Complete Walt Disney World,” which first came out in 2007.
“In researching that book, we kept finding all these hidden and fun items,” Julie Neal said. “We included some of them in the main book, but they wouldn’t all fit. We knew we’d need a whole book to hold them all.”
Her favorite part is the section on The Haunted Mansion, which is the largest and takes up 41 pages.
Mike Neal is the photographer for all of their books; their 21-year-old daughter, Micaela, a student at Florida State University, assists with photos and research when she’s not at school.
To properly do her research, Julie Neal, a former Disney concierge supervisor, said she spent nearly every day of seven months at the parks.
Mickey Mouse’s image is everywhere at Walt Disney World — you just have to be on the lookout at all times. Here is just a sample:
In The Haunted Mansion, he is in the attic, created by plates on the floor near the third wedding portrait. At Buzz Lightyear’s Space Ranger Spin, he appears to the left of the Viewmaster in the queue.
In Epcot’s Soarin’, a Mickey silhouette appears on an errant golf ball. At Epcot’s Canada pavilion, his shape appears twice on the left entranceway totem pole, underneath its top set of hands.
And at Hollywood Studios, Mickey shows up as greenish-white moss on a tree trunk under the Ewok village platform facing the entrance to the Star Tours ride.
Julie Neal said her favorite is a three-dimensional one at Under the Sea — Journey of the Little Mermaid in the Magic Kingdom. It features Mickey posing like Steamboat Willie, complete with the steering wheel.
Nearly every building on Main Street U.S.A. in the Magic Kingdom showcases windows with supposed business names. Among them: “Community Service Recruitment Center. Bob Matheison. Quality, Integrity & Dedication.”
This is a nod to Matheison, a longtime Windermere resident who created Disney World’s executive training program. His window is above the Plaza Ice Cream Parlor and was dedicated when he retired.
(A second window for Windermere Fraternal Hall lists him, Bob Allen, Pete Crimmings, Dick Evans, Bill Hoelscher and Bill Sullivan, the operating committee that opened Disney World. All of them lived in Windermere.)
The Neals are now setting their sights on another local theme park, and work begins this month on “The Complete Universal Orlando.” Publication is expected in early 2016.
All of the Neals’ books are available in bookstores and online.
Contact Amy Quesinberry Rhode at [email protected].
• It’s a Small World: A bespectacled doll under the Eiffel Tower represents the ride’s artist, Mary Blair.
• The Haunted Mansion: Julius Caesar sits at the end of the table in the ballroom.
• Space Mountain: After exiting the ride, former Magic Kingdom attractions are alluded to on a console to the left. These “closed sectors” of the universe include FL-28K (Fantasyland’s 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea), FL-MMR (the Mickey Mouse Revue), FL-MTWR (Mr. Toad’s Wild Ride) and TL-SK2FL (Tomorrowland’s Skyway to Fantasyland).
• Seven Dwarfs Mine Train: The two vultures that stare down at you as you climb a lift hill are the same ones who started down at riders in the attraction Snow White’s Scary Adventures.
• Jungle Cruise: A headhunter, just after the start of his chant, shouts, “I love disco!” but the skipper’s voice might drown it out. The phrase was secretly added by a Disney audio engineer in the late 1970s.
• Kali River Rapids: In the last room, Michael Jackson is among the raft riders in a mural created in Nepal by a Jackson fan.
• Twilight Zone Tower of Terror: There are props from “The Twilight Zone” television episodes, including two ventriloquist dummies from “The Dummy,” a slot machine from “The Fever” and a small spaceship from “The Invaders.”
• Hollywood Boulevard: While adding his name to his handprints in cement outside The Great Movie Ride, Charlton Heston accidentally left out the “l” because a photographer distracted him.
• Soarin’: A flying bird is guided through mountains by the mass of people in line if they lean in unison from side to side.
• Spaceship Earth: Many of the audio-animatronic figures are duplicates of those that portray U.S. commanders in chief at Magic Kingdom’s Hall of Presidents. For instance, the ride’s Greek actor is actually William Henry Harrison, the Roman soldier is Zachary Taylor and a lute player in the Renaissance is Dwight D. Eisenhower.

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In 2018 British Columbia recorded its worst fire season in history. In 2020, the Australian bush fire season, colloquially coined as the Black Summer, reigned fire across the continent and our media streams. California wildfires went uncharacteristically late into the season and lives were laid to rest in the carnage and devastation left behind. The impact of climate change is happening all around us, in real-time. Governments are looking for new methods of wildfire management and are looking to the leadership of Indigenous communities.
The 2017 Cariboo-Chilcotin wildfires covered a record breaking 545,000 hectares of land. Fire swept across the plateau, endangering lives and destroying communities. The Tsilhqot’in nation are stewards of this land, and actively managed it with fire for generations before settler intervention. According to Xeni Gwet’in elder Rocky Quilt, his father told him to never leave home without a box of matches. Actively managing the landscape with fire involves burning off grasses, applying the right heat to the right soil and the right time of year. Doing so encourages growth of native plant species, while helping control invasive species. This holistic approach not only encourages a healthier landscape, but also mitigates wildfire danger by burning off dead and dried underbrush.
Gathering Voices Society (GVS) is working with the Tsilhqot’in Government to implement an Indigenous led wildfire management program and to revive the art of fire keeping. Through knowledge sharing and cultural exchange with Australian aboriginal fire keeper Victor Steffensen, the Xeni Gwet’in and Yunesit’in people are relearning fire practices that were lived by for generations. These practices are also a reclamation of Indigenous sovereignty and spirituality. This reconnection to the landscape plays an active role in reconciliation and strengthens land management and cultural practices.


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- CMA president slams doctors in parting speech. Vogel, Lauren // CMAJ: Canadian Medical Association Journal;10/7/2014, Vol. 186 Issue 14, pE519
The article focuses on a speech given by Dr. Louis Hugo Francescutti, outgoing president of the Canadian Medical Association (CMA), during the organization's annual meeting in Ottawa on August 19, 2014. Issues raised include Canada's declining health performance, changes in how patients perceive...
- Full speed ahead for CMA's transformation train. Kondro, Wayne // CMAJ: Canadian Medical Association Journal;10/13/2009, Vol. 181 Issue 8, p466
The article offers information on the issues related to health care discussed at the annual meeting of the Canadian Medical Association (CMA) held in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan. Delegates at the meeting discussed the development of CMA's transformation initiative aiming to adopt a market-driven...
- Brevity is the soul of advocacy, experts say. Vogel, Lauren // CMAJ: Canadian Medical Association Journal;9/20/2011, Vol. 183 Issue 13, pE1001
The article presents the insights of the panelists on how to influence politicians, media, and patients to transform the health care system at the 144th annual general meeting of the Canadian Medical Association in St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador. Former cabinet minister Chuck Strahl says...
- Panel takes a look at the future of health care in Canada. // Chain Drug Review;9/12/2011, Vol. 33 Issue 15, p2
The article focuses on the move of the Canadian Medical Association (CMA) to discuss the funded health system in Canada during its general council annual meeting.
- LEAVING A GREEN LEGACY. Kovaleski, Dave // Medical Meetings;Jan/Feb2009, Vol. 36 Issue 1, p37
The article focuses on the efforts of Sandra Wood, annual meeting manager for the Canadian Medical Association, to introduce composting as a green initiative to a hotel. It is stated that she requested a composting contractor to explain their process and encouraged the venues she was using to...
- Program Committee. // JGIM: Journal of General Internal Medicine;Apr2003 Supplement 1, Vol. 18, p1
Presents information on a committee formed for the annual meetings of Society of General Internal Medicine in the U.S. that deals with medical care for the year 2003. Members of the precourse and workshop subcommittee.
- Potpourri. Wootton, John // Canadian Journal of Rural Medicine;Spring2006, Vol. 11 Issue 2, p85
The article discusses issues concerning medical care in Canada. The relationship between the Canadian Medical Association and the editor of the periodical "Canadian Journal of Rural Medicine" was not sustainable. There is an impending collapse of Canadian medicare. The periodical will celebrate...
- CMA's core-services framework featured at international conference. Williams, John R. // CMAJ: Canadian Medical Association Journal;04/15/97, Vol. 156 Issue 8, p1192
Reports on the 1st International Conference on Priorities in Health Care. Approach of the Canadian Medical Association (CMA) in determining core services; Health care experiences of participating countries.
- A shortage of doctors? What shortage? Sibbald, Barbara // CMAJ: Canadian Medical Association Journal;3/20/2001, Vol. 164 Issue 6, p857
Discusses the report 'Revitalizing Medicare: Shared Problems, Public Solutions,' by the Tommy Douglas Research Institute. How the report highlights that there is not a shortage of doctors in Canada; Failures of the report; Response from the Canadian Medical Association.


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I purchased and read this book and I loved it! I also listen to Frank Turek’s podcasts. During one of his podcasts he mentioned the opportunity to receive a digital version of the “I Don’t Have Enough Faith to be an Athiest” message. I text to the number he provided. I received a reply with a link to download the version. Unfortunately it didn’t download for me (maybe user error ;-)). I wonder if there is a way to request another link to try and download it successfully? I like to listen to crossexamined podcasts while working out at the gym and being able to listen to “I Don’t Have Enough Faith to be an Athiest” message as well would be great!
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I've listen to a number Dr. Turek's talks. This is a very quick summary of some major talking points. Fast paced and engaging. I prefer something longer, less passionate and more thorough. But many others won't sit through longer talks. Good intro to his general message.


Escalating Homelessness Woes Prompt Cancellation of Olympia Condo Project
Other cities around the country, including Seattle, are also coping with business disruptions due to rising homelessness
June 14, 2019By Bill Conroy
A seven-story luxury condominium project planned for downtown Olympia has been canceled by its developer, which cited low pre-sales due, in large measure, to the social climate of the downtown neighborhood.
Stephanie Schramm, spokeswoman for the Olympia developer, The Rants Group, confirms that the escalating homelessness problem in the state capitals downtown is a major driver behind the decision to cancel the Percival condo project. The development was to include 28 units ranging in size from 1,300 to 2,300 square feet, with prices starting at $725,000.
Downtown Seattle, likewise, has been coping with an escalating homelessness problem that, along with rising crime and drug-addiction woes, poses a threat to future convention business, according to King County tourism officials. And the city of Seattle isnt alone in confronting that issue, a recent Seattle Business magazine expose reveals.
The issue is something convention markets across the country are dealing with, Heidi Mills reported in Seattle Business June magazine. An August 2018 survey by the Professional Convention Management Associations Convene Magazine found that 42 percent of meeting professionals said they rejected a convention site because of homelessness problems.
Olympias Percival condo project, originally scheduled for a 2020 completion date, was planned for Thurston Avenue and Columbia Street, near Percival Landing Park in downtown Olympia. Media reports late last year indicated that the homeless population in Olympias downtown has skyrocketed, with the number of tents pitched downtown jumping from 30 last August to more than 300 last November, city officials note.
Homelessness is the most significant and urgent public concern facing our community, the city of Olympias website states. The 2018 Point in Time Census counted 835 homeless individuals in the county, marking a 56% increase from 2017.
The website notice indicates that although the problem affects all of Thurston County, it is most visible within the urban hub of downtown Olympia.
In July 2018, the Olympia City Council declared a state of public health emergency related to homelessness, the citys website states. Doing so enables the city to respond to the needs in the community more quickly. Homelessness is a complex problem, and a truly effective response will take regional partnerships and the proactive involvement of a broad spectrum of stakeholders.
The developer of the now-canceled Olympia Percival condos also notes that development and construction costs for the project caused sales prices to be just out of reach for enough buyers.
As a real estate company with over 40 years in Thurston County, we understand that flexibility is necessary, says Pat Rants, president of The Rants Group. Sometimes things dont work out quite like you plan, but that can often mean something more exciting is on the horizon.
The Rants Group is currently entertaining other options for the use of the land.


Posted By RichC on February 7, 2014
With data breaches in the news recently (Obamacare website, Target, Neiman Marcus) it was just a matter of time before someone archived the list of sites and collected a list of email addresses so that users could check their own.
Check your email address with haveibeenpwned.com and see if your information has potentially been compromised. The site offers a simple search which will either give you a little comfort or a reason to update your email password and security precautions. Most experts recommend two-factor authentication be used to access sites or webmail when available … and if your email is listed, it might be a good time to adopt better email security practices. Try to imagine what information could be collected and “sold” to hacker IF a user gained access to your Google account or other email … besides just loosing your account access and data.