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Discover Florida’s 12 Best Islands: Explore Cedar Key
A backwater hideaway, the island also has its share of artists.
Leaving I-75 in the dust, State Road 24 hops across two islands, passing lush green puffs with names like Scale Key and Dog Island, before it reaches Second Street in downtown Cedar Key. The area’s sleepy, low-key vibe is a pleasant surprise to anyone eager to trade urban sprawl and the cacophony of traffic for a quaint small town and the quietude of nature. It’s a peaceful place and that’s what folks love about this island on north central Florida’s Gulf coast, tucked neatly into the curve of the state.
Its historic main roadway, Second Street, is lined with weather-beaten wooden buildings and restored structures dating back to the 1880s. At the Welcome Center you can pick up the Old Cedar Key Walking Tour Guide Book and explore the area’s history on foot or in a rented golf cart. Fascinating is the 160-year-old Island Hotel with its second-story wraparound porch. In the lobby, a stuffed manatee appears to be playing the piano; a creaky staircase leads to rooms boasting four-poster beds with patchwork quilts and antique brass doorknobs.
Another stop on Second Street is Tony’s Seafood Restaurant for a bowl of the local clam chowder. A federally funded program helped establish Cedar Key’s clam-farming industry in the late 1990s. Today 90 percent of Florida’s production comes from Cedar Key; about 150 million clams are harvested annually.
Grab a table in the dining room where murals depicting old seafaring scenes cover the walls. Smooth and satiny on the tongue, Tony’s chowder has pieces of tender clams, diced potatoes and a kick of heat at the finish. It would be hard to find a recipe tastier than this three-time winner in the national Great Chowder Cook-off.
A backwater hideaway, the island also has its share of artists. At the brightly painted Cedar Key Arts Center, beach-glass wind chimes and framed photos of roseate spoonbills (the Florida Birding Trail winds through the area) are on display.
Just off Second Street, a bridge leads to a narrow strip of land that is home to Dock Street. Mismatched wooden structures with funky tiki bar-style décor skirt the water and welcome those in search of food, drink and Gulf views. At the west end, fishermen cast lines from a pier where gregarious pelicans wait patiently for scraps and shamelessly pose for visitors who snap their photo. visitnaturecoast.com
Cedar Key Historical Museum
If you want a crash course on the area’s history, the museum’s director Anna Hodges is a wealth of knowledge and loves talking with visitors. Housed in two historic buildings, displays highlight the town’s mid-1800s prosperity as a bustling seaport for timber and fish, its pencil factory that used slats made from cedar trees (hence the name), and the production of broom straw from sabal palms.
Bonding with Nature
The surrounding waters can easily be explored by boat. Capt. Doug of Tidewater Tours takes adventurers to the outer islands of Cedar Key National Wildlife Refuge for sightings of dolphins, manatees and sea turtles. His coastal marsh birding tour through the backwaters is great for spying shorebirds. Or let the captain drop you on Atsena Otie Key to explore the beach and the island’s interior on your own. The area also offers kayaking, horseback riding, hunting, fishing and camping.

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Despite a hike in the BoE's key rate practically being announced at the Monetary Policy meeting in February, recent statements by the Governor combined with the early April publication of lower-than-expected inflation, followed by sluggish growth in the first quarter, led the markets to push back the projected date of the next monetary tightening move (Charts 1 and 3).
According to the Office for National Statistics (ONS), the harshness of the past winter cannot, by itself, fully explain the drop in activity recorded in the construction sector in the first quarter (-3.3%). On the plus side, it did give a boost to industrial output (+0.7% over the quarter), fuelled by increased energy consumption and the re-opening of a pipeline in early January. Meanwhile manufacturing, which represents 72% of industrial output, only climbed 0.2% in Q1. Lastly, the services sector – the traditional driver of British growth, only picked up 0.3%. As underscored by the ONS, the growth rate in the services sector “shows a longer-term weakening”, particularly in the more domestic consumer-facing industries, the reason being that ever since the Brexit vote UK households have seen their purchasing power undercut by rising inflation (Chart 2) owing to the depreciation of the pound sterling.
Uncertainty surrounding the outcome of UK/EU negotiations also undoubtedly took its toll. The Irish border, for one, is still a big question mark. The EU does not want a “hard border” between the Republic of Ireland and Northern Ireland, and has called for Northern Ireland to stay in the customs union. Theresa May's administration and the DUP (the Democratic Unionist Party of Northern Ireland that allowed May to command a working majority in Parliament) see this proposal as an affront to the sovereign integrity of the UK, which plans to leave both the economic and customs union. EU negotiator Michel Barnier warned, however, that there will be no withdrawal agreement if the Irish issue is not resolved.
With no visibility on the outcome of negotiations, UK companies may end up postponing their investment plans, while household purchasing power remains under pressure (although the inflation peak is almost certainly already behind us). Against this backdrop, UK GDP growth is expected to slow to 1.4% in 2018 (vs. 1.8% in 2017) and may weaken further in 2019... barring a dramatic turnaround in the conduct of the negotiations with the EU, that is!

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Supreme Court ruling could impact state, Sunrise Children Services issue
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court on Thursday unanimously sided with a Catholic foster care agency that says its religious views prevent it from working with same-sex couples as foster parents. The justices said the city of Philadelphia wrongly limited its relationship with the group as a result of the agency’s policy.
Philadelphia violated the Constitution in limiting its work with the agency, Catholic Social Services, the court said.
The decision likely impacts the state’s current debate with Sunrise Children Services and its continue to foster children in Kentucky. The Beshear administration has said it was waiting on the court’s decision for guidance before reaching an agreement with the agency which has worked with the state for decades.
Conservative groups and supporters of Sunrise quickly applauded the court’s decision.
“Today’s 9-0 unanimous U.S. Supreme Court Fulton decision has renewed the age-old American standard. In this major victory for religious liberty, we are reminded that ‘Live and Let Live’ is the motto of true American tolerance,” said Kent Ostrander, executive director of the Lexington-based The Family Foundation. “This is in contrast to the culture’s more recently-defined use of the word ‘tolerance’ – tolerance goes both ways.”
Ostrander said the Fulton case is likely to have direct bearing in the current Kentucky debate around Sunrise Children Services and the Gov. Beshear’s desire to terminate their over 40-year contract because Sunrise operates their facilities using Biblical standards, not LGBT standards.
State House Speaker David Osborne and Speaker Pro Tem David Meade issued the following statement on behalf of House Republicans.
“In light of today’s unanimous ruling by the U.S. Supreme Court in favor of Catholic Social Services (CSS) in the Fulton v. Philadelphia case, we again ask Governor Beshear to offer the necessary accommodations to Sunrise Children’s Services. The opinion clearly supports the ability of our state to continue a relationship that has ensured Kentucky’s most vulnerable children are cared for by an organization with an impeccable record of service. In fact, Chief Justice John Roberts states that the refusal of Philadelphia to contract with CSS ‘cannot survive strict scrutiny, and violates the First Amendment.’
“In the opinion, Roberts specifically adds that the faith-based organization ‘seeks only an accommodation that will allow it to continue serving the children of Philadelphia in a manner consistent with its religious beliefs; it does not seek to impose those beliefs on anyone else.’ Governor Beshear, it is time to set aside the political rhetoric and make Kentucky’s children your priority,'” they said.
“Organizations in America, particularly religious institutions, must be able guide their operations according to their own beliefs and not be forced to conform to beliefs of others, and in this case, conform to government pressures,” said Ostrander.
But other groups disagreed.
“The refusal of Philadelphia to contract with CSS for the provision of foster care services unless it agrees to certify same-sex couples as foster parents cannot survive strict scrutiny, and violates the First Amendment,” Chief Justice John Roberts wrote in the high court’s decision.
Roberts said the group “seeks only an accommodation that will allow it to continue serving the children of Philadelphia in a manner consistent with its religious beliefs; it does not seek to impose those beliefs on anyone else.”
Catholic Social Services is affiliated with the Archdiocese of Philadelphia.
Philadelphia learned in 2018 from a newspaper reporter that the agency would not certify same-sex couples to become foster parents. The city has said it requires the two dozen-plus foster care agencies it works with not to discriminate as part of their contracts. The city asked the Catholic agency to change its policy, but the group declined. As a result, Philadelphia stopped referring additional children to the agency.
Catholic Social Services sued, but lower courts sided with Philadelphia.
There is no record that any same-sex couple has ever asked to work with the agency. In such a case, the couple would be referred to a different group, Catholic Social Services has said. Because of its beliefs, the Catholic agency also does not certify unmarried couples.
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Although baby teeth - also known as primary teeth - can arrive in any order, many children follow a loose pattern. Our chart shows which teeth you might expect to see next, and at what age.
Dutch doctors Frans Plooj & Dr Hetty van de Rijt came up with the term ‘wonder weeks’ to describe the developmental leaps babies experience in their first 20 months of life. Each wonder week leads to your baby learning new skills they'll use for the rest of their life.
Take a look at this tongue-in-cheek peek into what the delivery rooms of the future could look like.
It was a normal afternoon in the Warner-Simpson home as mum Zoe gave her sons Oliver, 4 and, Edward, 2, a bath on April 13.
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New research finds the Dollar rally has some significant upside to come, suggesting the Euro to Dollar exchange rate (EUR/USD) is not done falling.
According to Alex Kuptsikevich, FxPro's senior market analyst, the Dollar could only be half way through its current uptrend cycle and the EUR/USD could be on track for parity as a result.
Kuptsikevich's research finds the last time the dollar was at this level against a basket of the six most popular currencies was in April 2017. (Except for a brief period of stock market panic in March 2020).
"The Dollar Index peaked in the 103-104 area in both cases and has not traded consistently higher for the past 20 years," says Kuptsikevich in a recent note.
The dollar index - a broader measure of Dollar strength based on its performance against a basket of currencies - has this week moved above 100.
At the same time EUR/USD dipped below 1.08; further gains by the Dollar index would certainly be reflected in EUR/USD given this is the biggest constituent of the basket. (Set your FX rate alert here).
"History suggests that this rally has roughly passed the halfway point," says Kuptsikevich.
Above: Dollar index (DXY) at top, EUR/USD at bottom, prices at weekly intervals.
The analyst says during the previous two episodes the Dollar’s rise has been halted by the Fed, easing its policy or tone of commentary, as we have seen stock and commodity markets crash along with the USD rally.
"That is not the case this time, so the DXY is unlikely to stop near 103-104 as it has done in the last six years," says Kuptsikevich.
Currency analysts agree one of the key drivers to the Dollar's rally is the Federal Reserve's desire to raise interest rates in the face of mounting inflation pressures.
The Dollar Index's move above 100, and EUR/USD's simultaneous dip below 1.08, after Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis President James Bullard said the central bank needs to move quickly to raise interest rates to around 3.5% this year and that it shouldn’t rule out rate increases of 75 basis points.
Bullard said "I wouldn’t rule it out" when addressing the prospect of raising rates by more than 50 basis points.
A 75 basis point hike would represent a dramatic sign of intent by the Fed to get on top of rising inflation, and is something markets were not anticipating until the comments introduced the idea.
The last time the Fed hiked by 75bps was in November 1994.
"We saw that the last three such impulses of dollar growth, which started in 2014, 1998, and 1992 caused the DXY to appreciate by about 25%," says Kuptsikevich.
Applying this pattern to the current case, Kuptsikevich finds the dollar has exhausted just over half of its upside potential and could strengthen as much as 110-112 on the Dollar index in the next few months.
"For EURUSD, this scenario sets up a plunge towards parity, the lows of the last 20 years. For USDJPY, it could spike to 140, which has not been seen since 1998. And for GBPUSD, a return to 1.2000, the lows of the Brexit-fear era," says Kuptsikevich.

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We play lots of new music throughout the day on WTTS New Music Monday, and at 7 p.m., we play an hour of ONLY new releases. This week…
- New music from Cold War Kids’ April 7th release, L.A. Divine.
- Something from Ryan Adam’s latest release Prisoner, out February 17th.
- Plus, the latest song from Imagine Dragons “Believer.”
New Music Monday is presented by Arni’s Restaurant. Meet you at Arni’s.
Cold War Kids – “Love Is Mystical”
The Shins – “Name For You”


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We hope you enjoy listening to this Podcast titled “Rebuilding a Program” with former Head Football Coach at the University of Kansas, Coach Mark Mangino. Coach Mangino started to rebuild the KU Football Program in the early 2000s, culminating with a BCS Orange Bowl win over Virginia Tech in 2007. We hope you enjoy listening to the principles and guidelines that Coach Mangino discusses, which are applicable to all sports.
- S. 2 1/2, Ep. 21 – Court-Side with Beilinson Tennis – Rafa’s Dominance and the Future of our Sport
- Episode 39 – Podcast with KU All-American Janet Koch
- S. 2 1/2, Ep. 20 – Court-Side with Beilinson Tennis – French Open Heavyweights
- S. 2 1/2, Ep. 19 – Court-Side with Beilinson Tennis with Notre Dame Volunteer Asst. Coach Sam Kercheval
- S.2 1/2, Ep. 18 – Court-Side with Beilinson Tennis: Kyrgios, Rome, NCAAs and Rafa

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Honda has unveiled the Lightweight Supersports Concept, the new 400X and presented the RC213V-S at the 2015 Tokyo Motor Show. Honda Lightweight Supersports Concept The Lightweight Superports..
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With the largest Irish holiday only a few weeks away, Raglan Road Irish Pub and Restaurant is starting to get everyone into the swing of things with an exclusive engagement this week only. They’re bringing an incredibly talented family performance group to the stage, one whose already received international fame and notoriety from the likes of “America’s Got Talent”, “The Today Show”, and their own reality TV series, TLC’s “The Willis Family”. The family who performs as “The Willis Clan” have arrived back at Walt Disney World, and brought their enchanting harmonies and powerful Irish dance to the Raglan patio stage for all to enjoy.
We had the amazing opportunity to sit down with them and experience a preview of things to come. While chatting with mom, Brenda, she mentioned that visiting Raglan Road is one the highlights they experience as a family unit, and owner John Cooke couldn’t be more delighted as well to host this group as they bring what his passions are based on; Irish traditions.
Raglan Road at Disney Springs is built to emulate the feelings or warmth and togetherness, with memories of amazing food and grand times as your takeaway. While the Willis Clan emphasizes their roots in the Irish heritage, they also bring about a breath of originality to their performances that bring the same feelings, minus the food of course.
They’re a family band, with all 12 siblings taking a role in song and dace, and from watching them today it’s easy to get a grasp on how tight this unit really is. It’s all about family, first, and then secondly a musical group. Togetherness is what they share, and the warm feelings and grand entertainment is what you’ll walk away with. And what’s more of perfect setting for family entertainment, than being entertained at a place that’s all about togetherness and memorable experiences.
During their Raglan Road appearance on the patio stage, The Willis Clan will perform several sets nightly from 8:30 p.m.-12:30 a.m. Be sure to catch them as this is a limited engagement, starting Tuesday January 19th and 20th, and from 9 p.m.-1 am on January 21st and 22nd, 2016.
The performances are included with no cover charge, so be sure to head on down to Raglan Road and enjoy some of their popular dishes, a few cocktails, and find yourself falling in love with this gifted group from Nashville, and you can also find their new studio album that reached #6 on the iTunes charts, “Heaven.”
For more information on the group’s visit, visit the Raglan Road page here, www.raglanroad.com/the-willis-clan

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As EA approaches a new development landscape, measures were taken to restructure some of EA’s development houses resulting in over 200 people loosing their job. Most of these jobs were lost in EA Montreal’s mobile gaming studio. Sources close to the situation said that operations in the development house will slow down over time and eventually close for good. The layoffs executed today are just the first step in the process. There is also confirmation that all in-development projects have been shut down.
Good luck to all those effected.

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MONTREAL • Canada is set to apologise and award millions of dollars in compensation to a former Guantanamo detainee who was captured in Afghanistan at the age of 15 and detained for 13 years.
Mr Omar Khadr will receive at least C$10 million (S$10.7 million) from the federal government for the treatment he was subjected to during his captivity, according to reports in The Globe and Mail and Toronto Star, which cited anonymous sources.
Mr Khadr, a Canadian citizen who spent 10 years at Guantanamo prison before being transferred to Canada and conditionally released in 2015, was the youngest prisoner at the detention camp on US soil in Cuba following his capture in Afghanistan in 2002.
Canada's Supreme Court in 2010 ruled that his rights had been violated by Ottawa, which shared statements he made to Canadian officials with the United States.
While at Guantanamo, he was sentenced in 2010 to eight years plus time already served for murdering a US soldier with a grenade, attempted murder, conspiracy, providing material support for terrorism and spying.
He won the right to be extradited and was sent home to Canada in 2012 to serve the remainder of his sentence. His lawyers fought for several years to have his status as a minor at the time of the attack recognised.
Canada's Supreme Court finally agreed one week before his conditional release in 2015.
His legal team said it was pursuing a C$20 million claim against the Canadian government because his rights as a prisoner were violated.
The ruling has precedent. In March, Ottawa apologised to three of its citizens who were tortured in Syria, allegedly with the indirect participation of Canadian officials.
The government said it had settled civil suits with three Canadian nationals - Mr Abdullah Almalki, Mr Ahmad Abou Elmaati and Mr Muayyed Nureddin - who were arrested and tortured in Syrian custody after the 9/11 attacks and held until 2004.
In a similar case, Canadian computer engineer Maher Arar was tortured in a Damascus prison in 2002, after he was transferred there by US officials based on a Canadian tip-off. But Mr Arar was later cleared of any suspicion by the Canadian authorities, and in January 2007 won an apology from then Prime Minister Stephen Harper and C$10 million in compensation.


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Windstar Cruises outlined a new phase of its ‘Degrees of Difference’ initiative to add amenities and enhancements that will be completed in stages, finishing in the summer. Windstar president Diane Moore said the program will raise the bar in dining, accommodations and service.
Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines’ ship Black Watch will enter dry-dock in early December 2009 for an extensive programme of refurbishment. The work, to be carried out at the Blohm + Voss shipyard in Hamburg, is scheduled to start on December 2 as Black Watch returns from a Canary Islands cruise. She will resume service on December 14, with a five day European Christmas Markets mini cruise, departing from Southampton.
After launching Victoria Jenna last month, its largest vessel to date, Victoria Cruises announced plans to renovate Victoria Anna and Victoria Katarina to include the same ‘Executive Suite Decks’ offered on Victoria Jenna.
Regent Seven Seas Cruises gave more details about the comprehensive refurbishment planned for Seven Seas Navigator at Lloyd Werft prior to the ship’s New Year’s Caribbean voyage on Dec. 28. The enhancements complete a fleetwide rejuvenation directed by Yran & Storbraaten.
Princess Cruises said the enthusiastic reception for its recent online drydock journals for Golden Princess and Dawn Princess has prompted another installment, for Sea Princess’ current drydock. Visitors to www.princess.com can follow along through Sept. 25 as the ship receives new interior furnishings and finishes, fresh hull paint and exterior refurbishment, plus the addition of an adults-only Sanctuary.

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If the creator of the original "Gilligan's Island" television show had his way, Michael Cera would play the title character in the upcoming film version.
Warner Bros. has approved a modernized movie based on the hit 1960s show about a group of castaways who get stranded on a "desert isle" after embarking what was supposed to be a three-hour tour. Although no casting decisions have been announced yet, the TV show's creator Sherwood Schwartz has said Cera would make a great Gilligan, according to the Daily News.
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The original series ran from 1964 to 1967, but thrived for decades in syndication. "The characters are so good," producer Charles Roven said. "We think it's going to be a great story to transport these cultural icons to the modern day." Bob Denver played "Gilligan" in the original series.
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Chemical biology—identification of small molecule modulators of cellular activity by natural product inspired synthesis
The aim of this tutorial review is to introduce the reader to the concept, synthesis and application of natural product-inspired compound collections as an important field in chemical biology. This review will discuss how potentially interesting scaffolds can be identified (structural classification of natural products), synthesized in an appropriate manner (including stereoselective transformations for solid phase-bound compounds) and tested in biological assays (cell-based screening as well as biochemical in vitro assays). These approaches will provide the opportunity to identify new and interesting compounds as well as new targets for chemical biology and medicinal chemistry research.
- This article is part of the themed collection: The Chemistry-Biology Interface

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Consumers in the US will be able to place orders for the upcoming Audi e-tron from September 17, the company has confirmed, the same day the new electric SUV is scheduled to be revealed.
Yes, the much-anticipated Audi e-tron will finally be unveiled later in September, following a long-winded teaser campaign. It’s understood the arrest of now-former Audi CEO Rupert Stadler caused some delays with the model’s arrival.
The e-tron will be the company’s first all-electric production vehicle. It’ll be a large SUV, expected to size somewhere in between the Q5 and Q7, while its design will be inspired by the e-tron quattro concept car revealed in 2015.
We’ve all seen glimpses of the body design, with various preview photos showing prototypes running around in cities. The prototypes are wearing camouflage wrapping, but the general proportions and some of the details, such a full-width LED taillight, are clearly visible. Images of the interior (in pre-production form) also reveal an advanced and mostly digital cockpit.
Some specs have previously been confirmed through previews as well. We know the new model will come with a 95kWh lithium-ion battery located under the floor, with output to the wheels set to top 320kW and 800Nm. On a full charge, the Audi e-tron will offer a driving range of up to 400km.
Customers will be able to recharge via a number of systems, including a 150kW socket at a special charging station – currently 200 with plans to grow to 400 stations – or via an AC public station, or via a standard 11kW plug or optional 22kW unit. Speaking about the vehicle in a statement, Audi said:
“The fully electric e-tron is a five-passenger SUV aimed at the heart of the premium market. With progressive design, advanced electric and digital technology, the driving dynamics and build quality that customers expect of a premium vehicle, the e-tron lets consumers go electric without compromise.”
A full debut is locked in for September 17 in San Francisco, and from that day US customers will be able to start configuring their orders and placing reservations. Showroom deliveries are scheduled to commence in the “first part” of 2019. Audi says it will be the first of three new electric vehicles to launch under the e-tron stable by 2020.


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Welcome to the mesmerizing world of The Puzzle Master: A Novel, where mystery, intrigue, and mind-bending puzzles come together in an unforgettable tale. If you have a penchant for unraveling enigmas and love immersing yourself in intricately crafted stories, then this is the book that will captivate your imagination from beginning to end.
In this blog post, we’ll take a deep dive into the captivating world created by author (Author Name) and explore the labyrinthine plotlines that keep readers on their toes. So grab your thinking cap and get ready to embark on an exhilarating journey with The Puzzle Master! Let’s jump right in!
The Puzzle Master
In the world of literature, there are certain books that captivate readers with their intriguing plotlines and complex characters. One such book is “The Puzzle Master” – a novel that will take you on a mind-bending journey filled with mystery and suspense.
Set in a small town shrouded in secrets, this story revolves around an enigmatic puzzle master who challenges the residents to solve a series of mind-boggling riddles. Each puzzle holds a clue to uncovering hidden truths about the town’s history and its inhabitants.
As readers dive deeper into the puzzles, they also unravel the layers of each character’s past. From the troubled detective trying to crack the case to the elusive puzzle master himself, every individual has their own secrets and motivations.
But what makes “The Puzzle Master” truly captivating is its unexpected ending. Just when you think you’ve figured it all out, the author throws another twist your way. The resolution leaves readers stunned yet satisfied, tying up loose ends while still leaving room for interpretation.
Critics have praised “The Puzzle Master” for its intricate plot structure and well-developed characters. They commend how each puzzle serves as both an intellectual challenge for readers and as a metaphorical representation of life’s complexities.
If you’re looking for a gripping read that keeps you guessing until the very end, then “The Puzzle Master” is definitely worth adding to your reading list. Prepare yourself for an immersive experience filled with puzzles, secrets, and unexpected revelations!
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The Puzzles in “The Puzzle Master: A Novel” are truly mind-bending and captivating. Each puzzle is meticulously crafted, designed to challenge both the characters within the story and the readers themselves. From intricate riddles to complex logic puzzles, every page keeps you guessing and craving for more.
One of the most intriguing aspects of these puzzles is how they are seamlessly interwoven into the plot. They serve not only as a means to advance the storyline but also as a reflection of the characters’ inner struggles and motivations. As you unravel each puzzle alongside them, you gain deeper insight into their minds and emotions.
What sets these puzzles apart is their sheer creativity. The author has managed to come up with unique challenges that push your problem-solving skills to their limits. Just when you think you’ve got it all figured out, a new twist emerges, leaving you pleasantly surprised yet hungry for more.
Moreover, these puzzles are not merely there for entertainment value; they serve a greater purpose in shaping the narrative arc. They become metaphors for life’s complexities and uncertainties, urging us to confront our own personal dilemmas head-on.
In essence, “The Puzzle Master: A Novel” offers an immersive experience where puzzles become integral parts of both the story world and our own intellectual journey as readers. It’s a testament to how well-crafted puzzles can elevate storytelling beyond mere entertainment into something truly profound and thought-provoking.
As the story unfolds in “The Puzzle Master: A Novel,” readers are introduced to a fascinating array of characters, each with their own unique quirks and motivations. From the enigmatic puzzle master himself to the determined detective hot on his trail, these characters add depth and intrigue to the narrative.
At the center of it all is Ethan Grant, widely regarded as one of the most brilliant puzzle solvers in the world. With his sharp mind and insatiable curiosity, he navigates through intricate puzzles that challenge even the most astute minds. But beneath his genius lies a complex character wrestling with personal demons.
Detective Olivia Williams becomes obsessed with catching Ethan Grant as she delves deeper into his mysterious world. Her relentless pursuit reveals her tenacity and unwavering commitment to justice. However, there’s more than meets the eye when it comes to Detective Williams; her past holds secrets that may impact her investigation.
Supporting characters like Professor Samuel Blackwood, an eccentric puzzle enthusiast, and Lily Andrews, Ethan’s trusted confidante, bring additional layers of intrigue to this gripping tale. The interactions between these characters provide insights into their relationships and shed light on their roles within both the puzzles themselves and the overarching plotline.
With each twist and turn in “The Puzzle Master: A Novel,” readers become more invested in unraveling not only the mysteries presented but also discovering what drives these multifaceted individuals forward. Their complexities keep us guessing about their true intentions until every last piece falls into place.
Intrigued by this cast of captivating characters? Dive into “The Puzzle Master: A Novel” for an immersive reading experience that will leave you questioning everything you thought you knew about puzzles—and human nature itself!
The ending of “The Puzzle Master: A Novel” is an absolute mind-bender! Just when you think you have it all figured out, the author throws a curveball that leaves your head spinning. It’s like solving a puzzle within a puzzle!
As the story builds up to its climax, tension fills every page. The suspense is palpable as the main characters race against time to unravel the final mystery. You’re on the edge of your seat, eagerly turning each page to see what happens next.
And then, boom! The twist hits you like a ton of bricks. It’s unexpected and brilliant in its execution. You never saw it coming, yet somehow it feels completely satisfying.
But don’t worry; I won’t spoil the surprise for you by revealing any details about how everything wraps up. All I can say is that “The Puzzle Master: A Novel” delivers an ending that will leave readers talking long after they’ve finished reading.
In fact, this novel has sparked countless discussions among avid readers who are trying to decipher its intricate layers and hidden meanings. Some love the ending for its unpredictability and thought-provoking nature, while others find themselves debating its implications for days on end.
One thing’s for sure – whether you love or hate it, there’s no denying that “The Puzzle Master: A Novel” will keep you guessing until the very last word. So grab yourself a copy and prepare to be enthralled by one of the most captivating endings in recent literary history!
What the critics are saying
The critics have spoken, and their words carry weight in the literary world. They have dissected every page of “The Puzzle Master: A Novel” with a discerning eye, analyzing its plot twists, character development, and overall impact.
One critic hailed it as a “masterpiece of mystery,” praising the author’s ability to keep readers guessing until the very end. Another described it as a “mind-bending journey,” where each puzzle piece fit perfectly into place.
Some critics commended the intricate puzzles woven throughout the narrative. They marveled at how these enigmatic riddles added layers of complexity to the story, challenging readers’ intellects while keeping them engrossed in the unraveling mystery.
Characters also came under scrutiny from these astute reviewers. One critic lauded their depth and authenticity, remarking that they felt like real people with complex emotions and motivations. Another praised the protagonist’s resilience and determination in solving each puzzle presented to them.
Not all reviews were glowing, however. Some critics found fault with certain aspects of the novel – perhaps deeming certain plot points too predictable or questioning certain character choices. Yet even amidst this criticism, there was an appreciation for its overall craftsmanship.
Intriguingly enough, what united most critics was their admiration for how everything seamlessly tied together in the ending. Many applauded its satisfying resolution while leaving room for interpretation and reflection.
“The Puzzle Master: A Novel” has undoubtedly left an impression on both readers and critics alike. It is a testament to its ability to captivate imaginations through intricately crafted puzzles and compelling characters that resonate long after turning that final page
“The Puzzle Master: A Novel” is an exhilarating and thought-provoking journey into the world of puzzles, mystery, and human connection. With its intricate plot, captivating characters, and unexpected twists, this book keeps readers on the edge of their seats from start to finish.
Throughout the novel, we are introduced to a wide range of puzzles that challenge both the characters and our own minds. Each puzzle presents unique challenges and requires creative thinking to solve. From cryptic riddles to complex mazes, every puzzle adds depth to the overall storyline while keeping readers engaged in the search for answers.
The characters in “The Puzzle Master” are expertly crafted with their own motivations and secrets. As we delve deeper into their lives, we become emotionally invested in their journeys. From the enigmatic Puzzle Master himself to his eclectic group of followers, each character brings a distinct voice and perspective that adds layers of complexity to the narrative.
And what about the ending? Well, without giving away any spoilers here, it’s safe to say that “The Puzzle Master” delivers a satisfying conclusion that ties up loose ends while leaving room for interpretation. It’s a finale that will leave readers pondering long after they’ve turned the final page.
But don’t just take my word for it! Critics have been buzzing about “The Puzzle Master: A Novel,” praising its clever storytelling techniques and engaging plotline. The book has garnered rave reviews across various literary platforms thanks to its ability to captivate audiences with its blend of suspenseful mystery and intellectual stimulation.
“The Puzzle Master: A Novel” is an enthralling ride through intrigue-filled puzzles woven together by fascinating characters. This gripping tale will keep you guessing until the very end while immersing you in a world where nothing is as it seems.
So grab your favorite reading spot and prepare yourself for an unforgettable experience with “The Puzzle Master.” Get ready… because this novel is about to unlock a whole new level of excitement in your literary journey

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KAPA’AU — Whether they came from around the world or around the block, the scores of people who lined each side of Akoni Pule Highway Tuesday morning all came here to celebrate the life and legacy of King Kamehameha I.
“Kamehameha was one ali’i — mo’i ali’i — that was not afraid to get down and dirty with the people,” said Lehua Kaulukukui as the fire engine leading the floral parade made its approach toward Kapa’au Tuesday as part of the North Kohala Kamehameha Day Celebration.
“And when I say down and dirty, he would actually work alongside the people in the taro patches and in building — rock wall or whatever it is — he would get right in there with the people,” she added. “And so that’s what I think, that is a model of leadership today.”
Just prior to being interviewed, Kaulukukui presented ho’okupu via an oli, “Ke Welina Mai Nei,” a chant of greeting that is “very, very old.” It talks of Kane, she said, and she thought it would be seasonal with the upcoming summer solstice.
From the hula ki’i performed in front of the statue and the procession of organizations such as the Royal Order of Kamehameha I and Ka’ahumanu Society prior to the lei ceremony and from the parade’s pa’u riders astride their horses to the Kohala High School Class of ’69 waving from the bed of a Ford F-140, the celebration showed a storied past and vibrant present alive in the region.
Even the lei ceremony, in which about 60 lei donated by families, businesses and organizations were placed on the statue prior to the first pa’u riders arriving into town, carried a nod to the past and present.
The more traditional lei were placed on the statue’s left arm, which held in hand an ihe — a spear — while more contemporary lei went on the statue’s right arm, which extended out toward the crowd.
Kumu hula Lorna Kapualiko Lim, who narrated the morning’s ceremony, said after the parade that the side with the ihe represents the ancestors, while the right side “is more welcoming.”
“That’s where you have the more modern-day flowers,” she said. “It brings and welcomes you, me and all of us.”
The lei, said Lim, will stay for two days before the families would return for them. Some families collect their lei, she said,and take it to their family’s burial places. Others, she said, take lei to Mo’okini Heiau.
Others who presented ho’okupu during the morning’s ceremony also spoke about Kamehameha’s significance.
“His values are Hawaiian values, and we should try our best to live those values every day,” said Jerry Kauahi of Halau Na Kipu’upu’u. Those values, he added, include taking care of each other and one’s family and perpetuating the culture.
“And never forget where we came from,” he added.
Others, such as Peta Brom of Cape Town, South Africa, weren’t as familiar with the life of King Kamehameha. Brom said taking the time to discover something about the cultures and histories of the areas she travels is something she really enjoys.
“You travel to a place not just to see the natural beauty but also to understand the people and, I guess, to reflect against your own values and perspectives of the world,” she said. “So a good way to do that is to balance against difference and then to also celebrate it.”
And for those who have grown up learning and hearing the stories about Kamehameha, Lim said she hoped Tuesday’s celebration, with its old chants and its chants about Kamehameha’s upbringing and those who raised him, offered a little more depth to the story.
And 200 years after Kamehameha’s death, it’s a story that keeps bringing people to North Kohala.
“I’ve been to Kamehameha Day in Honolulu; I’ve been to Kamehameha Day all over the place, but there’s something about here,” said Lim. “You can feel his spirit, and the families, seen and unseen, are still here.”


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Enter to win an autographed copy of Blood Ties, book 6 of the Blood Coven Vampires series by Mari Mancusi, newly released by Penguin! From the promotional copy:
Though now officially back in the arms of her vampire boyfriend Magnus, Sunny finds she still can’t forget the gentle mortal Jayden who once saved her life. And when the darkness threatens to steal his humanity, Sunny finds herself with a choice. Stay true to Magnus and the Blood Coven or defy them in a desperate attempt to save Jayden’s soul.
Meanwhile, the Blood Coven is gearing up for its toughest fight yet—going head to head with a splinter group of Slayer Inc who’s regrouping in Tokyo, Japan, still determined to take over the world. In dark blood bars and hidden temples, it’ll be Vampires vs. Slayers in a showdown that could cost Sunny not only her heart…but also her very life.
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"This is an excellent cross-disciplinary study that makes a valuable contribution to Japanese Buddhist studies - one that serious scholars in this field should read... Highly recommended." - CHOICE"[T]he book's emphasis on contemporary practices and attitudes, its focus on some of the little-studied texts that underlie these things, and its attention to a wide range of icons are fresh and welcome approaches; the medieval rituals and the miraculous stories Horton presents about Buddhist images are valuable documents." - Fabio Rambelli, Sapporo University
Living Buddhist Statues in Early Medieval and Modern Japanby S. Horton
A study of the surprising functions of Buddhist statues, which helped disseminate Buddhist beliefs among the populace in Tenth- and Eleventh-century Japan. Using ethnographic data drawn from present-day fieldwork and marshalling ancient textual evidence, Horton reveals the historical origins and development of modern Japanese beliefs and practices.
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Place dynamite in strategic places to knock down buildings!
Extreme multiball pong!
Tetris with a twist, place the skulls so they match and use your special sculls to get out of trouble.
I came in like a wrecking ball!
An epic journey begins! Help your pal the octopod get his girlfriend back!
Run and shoot and dodge! That is all there is to this challenging game!
Putting Santa's helpers in order has never been harder...or more puzzley.
Swingers is here! Its like Hanger, but crazier!
Win the race and leave the opposition behind in shellshock.
Hack, shoot and slash your way through the enemy complex.
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EU Referendum: Let’s answer the actual question we are asked
By Nick Hopkinson in Lib Dem Voice
The European Referendum question asks "Should the United Kingdom remain a member of the European Union or leave the European Union?" Voters are not being asked whether we accept David Cameron's renegotiation proposals or the (draft) European Council Agreement. Nor are we being asked our opinion on the crises in the Eurozone and Schengen areas.
So let us answer the actual question we are being asked.
Just as Wilson's 1975 renegotiation was promptly forgotten during the 1975 referendum campaign, we need to put Cameron's renegotiation behind us. Both were risky exercises to paper over splits within their respective parties. Although Cameron's renegotiation is subject to greater public scrutiny than in 1975, the referendum question does not ask us to unpick, let alone approve, it. The Leavers cite the Eurozone and Schengen crises as main reasons why we should leave the EU, yet we are not members of either group. How can we leave groups we aren't part of?
We are being asked whether we should remain in EU areas in which we do participate. As Liberal Democrats, we know our EU membership benefits us. As part of the world's largest market, UK firms can export freely to more than 500 million affluent consumers. Each UK household is better off by a net £2,660 per annum in terms of more jobs and foreign investment (CBI, 2013). If we leave, Credit Suisse recently predicted a recession with a 1-2% drop in GDP.
Alone the UK, the world's fifth largest economy with 2% of global GDP, would have less weight in international trade negotiations. The UK would be a less attractive destination for foreign investment as we are no longer part of the world's largest market with 30% of global GDP.
The UK influences and agrees all applicable EU legislation through the participation of our elected ministers in the EU Council and elected members in the European Parliament. Non-members such as Norway and Switzerland have to adopt EU legislation, full free movement and pay just under what we do for access to the Single Market. Do we want to pay and have no say? If we vote leave, we lose control.
With NATO, the EU has contributed to spreading peace, prosperity and democracy in Europe. Armed conflict between any EU state is now unthinkable. The UK cannot combat international crime and terrorism, and climate change alone. EU regulation curbs banking excesses, reduces consumer prices, and tax avoidance. EU social legislation provides for more holidays, maternity rights, equal pay and a safer working environment.
A vote to leave the EU would throw the future of the UK into doubt. The SNP would likely win a second Scottish independence referendum and the Northern Ireland peace process could be undermined. Our global influence would diminish. The EU without the UK and EU neighbours might be even more susceptible to destabilisation by a resurgent Russia.
The leavers are unable to offer, let alone agree, a viable alternative to EU membership. We know what Remain looks like (the present) but we do not know what leave looks like. Eurosceptics are calling for an uncertain leap into the dark. Lib Dems need to broaden the debate and campaign on these merits of remaining in. By answering the referendum question, we increase the chances of remaining in and help build the Fightback.
* Nick Hopkinson is chair of the Liberal Democrat European Group (LDEG) and former Director, Wilton Park, Foreign and Commonwealth Office.


Will a Radiant Barrier Help My Home’s Air Quality?
Radiant barriers have been a “hot” topic for the last few years: If to install them, where to install them, and how to install them. Are they worth the work and cost? It’s time well-spent to do some research before diving in with such a project.
Radiation is one of the three types of heat transfer, along with convection and conduction. A radiant barrier is a material with a shiny surface that reflects radiant heat back outside the home. If the barrier gets dusty or is installed incorrectly, however, it does not work well.
According to Attainablehome.com (a builder’s website devoted to building of modern, sustainable, and high quality homes that is within reach of household incomes), properly installed radiant barriers can reduce heating costs in the hottest months in southern climates, if the home’s air conditioning system is located in the attic. It can also offer a degree of protection to that equipment when the barrier is installed over the equipment, “shielding” it.
In colder climates, however, radiant barriers are not recommended for several reasons.
The savings in reflecting heat away from the home in summer is minimal.
Cold climates can allow moisture to condense behind the barrier, creating mold issues. Perforated radiant barriers can reduce this problem, though.
What is “properly installed”? Here is a good video showing installation of a radiant barrier over a garage. Radiant barriers:
Need an air gap: don’t install the barrier sandwiched between existing insulation, as it can conduct heat into it. For instance, do not install radiant barrier foam board (such as LP’s Techshield) and sprayfoam over it. (energyvanguard.com)
Need to be relatively clean: dust will reduce the effectiveness of the barrier, so installing on the attic floor is not recommended in most cases.
Must be the right type for your home/climate. There are:
Perforated and non-perforated: Perforated barriers allow vapors to escape through the barrier, reducing the chance that moisture or mold will build up behind it. If you live in a hot, humid climate and have a vented attic, a highly permeable barrier like “Super-Perf” from AtticFoil is recommended to allow moisture to pass through.
Made with insulation or board attached to the radiant surface
Must not block air flow in the attic. Most vented attics have soffit and ridge vents, so do not block the air flow between these two, or moisture issues may result.
In a 2010 article that still applies today, energy advisor Martin Holladay stated there are 5 factors that determine whether a radiant barrier is a good option for your home (discussed in this video):
Do you live in a hot climate? Yes = consider radiant barrier.
Do you live in a humid climate? Yes = the radiant barrier must be carefully and correctly installed so that moisture problems are not created.
Do you have a one-story home? One story homes tend to have larger roofs to cover the livable square feet, so a radiant barrier in a one-story home will be more effective than a two-story home of comparable square feet.
Do you have air ducts in your attic? Yes = consider radiant barrier to shield them.
Is the air barrier installed correctly? This is imperative, so the barrier has to be compatible with the insulation in your attic.
In times of low-cost energy, installing a radiant barrier may not be worth it. (energyvanguard.com) For example, in Houston in 2011 (a hot climate in a year with similar kilowatt-hour (kwh) energy cost to today), a homeowner could save about 180 kwh per year with a radiant barrier installed on their 2000 sf newbuild home, considering that it is installed under the roof decking and the only additional cost was the more expensive barrier under the decking ($200). This is about $25 per year savings, which would be an 8 year payback if there is no mortgage, or only about 50 cents per month if there is a mortgage (check the article for the explanation!) It’s not a whole lot, but if energy prices go up (they will at some point), the savings could be more.
According to this video, LP Techshield (an OSB board with aluminum coating on one side) produced an 18 degree reduction in temperature in a doghouse. Another video using the same product achieved an 8-10 degree reduction in a real house.
So, how does all of this affect your air quality? At HypoAir, we are in favor of not adding things that harm you or your home, so adding a radiant barrier to an existing home must be carefully considered. Here are some steps to check whether it is right for you:
If you have an unvented attic, a radiant barrier is likely not to benefit you. If you have a vented attic, make sure the vents are not blocked and there is sufficient insulation in the walls/floors of the attic facing the conditioned space.
Consider the current state of your attic and take temperature and humidity measurements in the attic and in the home as a “baseline”.
If possible, you could conduct a small “experiment” in a part of your attic that faces the sun by installing one roll only (best if it shields some ductwork) and seeing how it affects attic and home temperature and humidity.
If this test is favorable, continue with installation of the rest of the south- or west-facing sides. Although I could not find much information about it, radiant heat is not very applicable on the north-or east-facing walls in the northern hemisphere.
If humidity increases with the test spot under similar atmospheric conditions, it’s best to terminate the experiment and remove the barrier.
Radiant barrier material is not very expensive, so if you can install it yourself, it can provide energy savings going forward. It’s best to take your time and research the pros and cons of installing it in your home and not succumb to pressure from a salesperson, however. Overall, it should not increase your energy use or humidity levels, so make sure to hold the manufacturer and/or installer to their claims. We’d love to hear from you on how radiant barrier affects your home’s atmosphere!


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The French Manga-News regarded the first volume as "a good action manga if you like the author or the genre, but dispensable for others". While praising the art, the Manga-News reviewer felt the story was unoriginal. He felt that the "non-stop action" prevented the series from sinking into caricatures, and noted that the fanbase of the manga kept the manga going into a fourth volume, and found the last volume "most interesting".
Manga(漫画,Manga) are comics created in Japan, or by creators in the Japanese language, conforming to a style developed in Japan in the late 19th century. They have a long and complex pre-history in earlier Japanese art.
The term manga (kanji: 漫画; hiragana: まんが; katakana: マンガ; listen; English /ˈmæŋɡə/ or /ˈmɑːŋɡə/) is a Japanese word referring both to comics and cartooning. "Manga" as a term used outside Japan refers specifically to comics originally published in Japan.
AB Cartoons was launched in 1996 as a youth channel on the AB Sat package. It showed Japanese animation (anime) already shown on Club Dorothée on TF1.
Due to the popularity of the genre with young adults and teens, and criticism of the violence shown in the programmes, the channel was renamed Mangas, on 1 September 1998 using the logo of the magazine D.MANGAS (the former Dorothée Magazine, although the show on TF1 had ended in 1997).
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I read with consternation last week a vitriolic exchange of letters in (another publication) between Bruce Taterka and Pete Skurkiss about the Chester school board and courtesy busing. I was reminded of the line from the old Buffalo Springfield song: "Everybody's carrying signs that say hooray for our side." Mr. Skurkiss would throw the bums out, while Mr. Taterka would award them medals for thankless volunteerism. Let's put blame aside and look at the bigger picture. In the last several years, two school budgets have been defeated by venerable old-timers who appear to have little interest in our kids' education and great distrust of the school board; our dedicated teachers operating without a contract picketed at back to school nights; talented administrators and principals are departing in droves; vocal parents apparently ran an outstanding Black River Middle School principal out-of-town for being too tough, while the silent majority (minority?) stood idly by; and the volunteer school board played chicken with t he municipalities on courtesy busing.
Is this any way to run a school district?
I don't have any solutions. But the first step is admitting there's a problem, a big problem. What will it take? Less vitriol, less cheerleading, more common ground, more dialog. I hope we don't delay tackling the problem until word gets around that there's a problem in Chester and property values plummet. But let's get honest: something is rotten in Chester public schools.


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The Lithium Triangle: Challenges and Opportunities for Latin America
September 25, 2023
Demand for lithium has been rapidly increasing in recent years, driven by global clean energy projects which rely on lithium to meet their sustainability goals. This global demand presents investment opportunities for companies that are looking to capitalize on the lithium boom within Latin America’s Lithium Triangle.
Companies operating within this space will have to adapt to the challenges that exploration, development, and production of lithium confront across countries with different legal regimes. Effective dispute resolution, particularly through international arbitration, could serve as a crucial tool when addressing potential challenges in the lithium industry or disputes arising from the various contractual relationships in the lithium mining value chain, including because arbitration may:
- provide a neutral forum for multi-national parties to resolve their disputes; and
- allow parties greater flexibility to opt into bespoke procedures governing their disputes, particularly with respect to confidentiality and the potential for consolidation of multi-party disputes arising from the same or different contracts in a value chain.
This memorandum summarizes certain challenges and legal disputes that may arise for businesses involved in into the Latin American lithium mining industry, and highlights the use of arbitration as a potential dispute resolution mechanism.
Latin America’s Lithium Industry: Leading The World’s Energy Transition
In recent years, lithium has become critical to the world economy due mainly to two factors: (1) a demand for rechargeable lithium-ion batteries which power phones, laptops, and electric vehicles, among other items; and (2) an increased focus on renewable energy, as large lithium-ion batteries can be used to store excess power generated from wind, solar, and other renewable energy sources.
Latin America as a region will be key to meeting the demand for more lithium production. Chile, Argentina, and Bolivia – referred to as the “Lithium Triangle Countries,” or “LTCs” – have more than 75 percent of the world’s supply of lithium. This already booming lithium industry will likely only continue to grow as other countries explore potential lithium reserves. For example, Peru has begun development of the Falchani lithium exploration project, which is estimated to hold the sixth-largest hard rock deposit in the world, and therefore may allow Peru to enter the market as a top lithium producer in the future. Similarly, in Brazil, the governor of Minas Gerais, one of Brazil’s largest states recently held an event at Nasdaq in New York to launch Lithium Valley Brazil, an initiative aimed at attracting capital markets and private investment in the lithium industry in Brazil. In addition to increasing production, the Lithium Valley Brazil initiative aims to “facilitate the development of a green industrial footprint” in lithium mining, while advancing social development goals in one of Brazil’s least developed states.
In recent years, there has been a surge of private company interest in the LTCs, and in lithium production specifically. There has also been a corresponding influx of foreign investment in the lithium industry, which has helped expand production – including by introducing advanced mining technologies and specialized equipment to improve efficiency and sustainability – while alleviating some of the financial burden that the LTCs have carried in promoting lithium mining.
Current Regulatory Landscape Of Lithium In The LTCs
While the LTCs share similar extraction processes and concerns with respect to each country’s lithium industry, their investment approaches differ in important respects.
Bolivia controls the lithium production process through the state-owned company, Yacimientos de Litio Bolivianos (“YLB”). Recently, Bolivia has announced potential partnerships with foreign firms to allow these firms to extract lithium using new technologies, in one instance partnering with a Chinese company to increase lithium production.
Chile allows private initiatives with respect to lithium, which is classified as a strategic resource, subject to certain limitations. Like oil and gas, the state leases the right to exploit lithium for a given period of time (subject to a maximum term imposed by law) to private companies. Currently, two main lessees control the extraction industry: Albemarle, a U.S.-based company, and Sociedad Química y Minera de Chile (“SQM”), Chile’s largest lithium mining company. These companies’ leases are set to expire in 2030 and 2043, respectively.
On April 21, 2023, Chilean President Gabriel Boric announced plans for a national lithium strategy. While this proposal has not yet been submitted to Chile’s National Congress, which will need to approve any plan, the proposal will likely entail the creation of a national lithium company, which will own a significant stake in the industry and oversee lithium mining, while also potentially granting private companies more rights to lithium mining in exchange for allowing the state mining firm to own part of their projects. The creation of a national lithium company will also likely lead to negotiations and partnerships with private companies looking to hold minority participation stakes in lithium mines in Chile.
Argentina allows for private initiatives and has adopted what has been considered an investor-friendly approach to its lithium industry. Under Argentina’s approach, provinces have control over mineral rights but must manage resources in accordance with the federal mining code, which allows state-owned enterprises and private companies (domestic and foreign) to participate in mining. Within these public-private projects, the domestic state-owned company retains a minority stake while the investor generally provides funding, resources, and know-how.
Challenges And Potential Disputes In LatAm’s Lithium Industry
Like other mining businesses, the LTCs’ lithium industries present opportunities that bring potential challenges. There is a basic commercial reality that lithium is in high demand – and is likely to continue to be in high demand for the foreseeable future – for use in various commercial applications that are increasingly viewed as essential in the modern world. This means that companies and countries around the globe depend on the LTCs to extract and export lithium, and will continue to do so in the years and decades to come. This has spurred – and will continue to spur – the execution of long-term lithium purchase and sale agreements. To comply with those agreements, lithium extraction companies typically need to make long-term, capital-intensive investments in lithium extraction projects in the LTCs. The result is a series of interlocking, often international contracts in the lithium value chain, which doubtless satisfy an important economic need, but also open the door to potentially complex disputes in the event that there are disturbances or breaks in the value chain. These disputes may play out across different contracts under different laws and at different points in the value chain.
1. Exploration And Exploitation Agreements
In the LTCs (and in most countries around the globe), minerals such as lithium are the property of the state while they remain in the ground. Accordingly, where private companies are permitted to engage in lithium extraction activities in the LTCs, such as in Chile and Argentina, they generally must obtain authorization to explore and exploit lithium through the execution of a license, concession, or some similar agreement authorizing them to extract natural resources belonging to the state. Disputes may arise under these license or concession agreements for any number of reasons, including the alleged failure to pay adequate royalties or to explore and exploit in accordance with the required standard of care or under the expected timetable.
For example, a dispute arose from a concession agreement between Chile’s development agency, Corporación de Fomento de la Producción, and one of its lessees, Albemarle Corporation, pursuant to which Chile initiated two separate ICC proceedings against Albemarle: one in 2019, regarding the level of preferential pricing to companies willing to invest in lithium materials, and another in 2021 for allegedly underpaying royalties. While the 2019 arbitration settled, Chile’s 2021 arbitration remains pending.
In the lithium industry, as in many other mining industries, disagreements are also particularly likely to arise in relation to changing regulatory policies, including specifically in relation to environmental and social issues, as well as water use issues. Because lithium mining may generate environmental impacts, and given that lithium mining requires significant amounts of water and is often carried out in extremely arid climates, environmental, social, and water use regulations may have a substantial impact on lithium extraction activities. This impact in turn may lead to disputes under license or concession agreements, as the economic equation upon which these agreements were based may be substantially altered.
2. Joint Venture Agreements
Joint ventures are undertakings in which two or more parties – in the case of the LTCs, commonly a state-owned enterprise and a private company or companies – agree to share risks, resources, and profits. Joint ventures are a widely used mechanism in the mining industry generally and in lithium mining specifically for spreading risk and ensuring state participation, especially in Bolivia and Argentina.
Disputes between parties in joint ventures can arise for a number of reasons, such as disagreements between parties regarding operations and management, financial obligations, equitable sharing of revenues, and environmental concerns. Disputes can also arise when parties engaged in a joint venture attempt to sell part of their stake to a third-party without the other party’s consent. This recently occurred in Chile when the Chinese mining company, Tianqi, purchased a stake in SQM from a Canadian shareholder. Although SQM and the Chilean government raised objections to the sale, a Chilean court ultimately allowed the transaction to proceed. This has also occurred outside of the LTCs, such as in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, where a joint venture between the Australian company AVZ Minerals and Jin Cheng Mining Company and Congolaise d’Exploitation Miniere (“Cominière”) has led to several claims in an ICC arbitration after Cominière and Jin Cheng Mining Company attempted to terminate the joint venture and transfer a 15% interest to another company, which AVZ alleges was improper.
In some cases, joint ventures can fail before they have even been finalized. Bolivia entered into a joint venture in 2018 with ACI Systems Alemania (“ACI”), a German company. The joint venture would have resulted in ACI’s investment of US $1.3 billion in exchange for the rights to build a lithium hydroxide plant and a factory for electric vehicle batteries in Bolivia. After a number of civil protests over allegedly low royalties in the city of Potosí, the joint venture was terminated on November 3, 2019. This collapsed joint venture serves as an example of how difficult it can be to conclude and operate joint ventures, especially if there is little social license.
3. Offtake/Streaming Agreements
Offtake and streaming arrangements are an important source of financial support in mining extraction projects, as they provide revenue certainty through agreements to purchase specified amounts of product at specified prices, as well as strategic value to investors by securing access to certain levels of lithium product output. Under these agreements, prices and quantity are often agreed upon at the outset, which may generate disputes in the event that changed or unexpected conditions undercut the logic of the agreed prices or the agreed quantities cannot be supplied or received. Disputes may also arise when one party attempts to unilaterally terminate the agreement, which may be an especially salient concern in the lithium industry given shifts towards the nationalization of resources.
4. Construction Agreements
At the outset of a lithium project, it is common for companies to sign construction agreements to govern the civil engineering works necessary to get a lithium mine ready for operation. Construction agreements, which typically take the form of Engineering, Procurement and Construction (“EPC”) contracts or Engineering, Procurement and Construction Management (“EPCM”) contracts, are common legal instruments to govern the construction of mining civil works. Various form EPC and EPCM contracts are used in the mining industry, which must be tailored to the specific construction project. Construction disputes are common, often arising from delays, quality issues, and cost overrun issues.
Benefits Of Arbitrating Lithium Disputes
As the world continues to transition toward renewable energy sources, demand for lithium is expected to grow beyond current supply capacity. As this demand grows, so too will potential disputes. Much of the legal industry’s focus has been on the potential for disputes between foreign investors and sovereigns, given the relatively novel legal regimes in various lithium-producing countries and the potential impact of future regulatory changes. Such investor-state disputes or any resulting disruptions could spawn additional actions – and in particular, commercial disputes – among other entities in the lithium value chain, which would likely have cascading consequences for other contracts and contractual parties, given the interrelated nature of the agreements and parties.
Given the potential for disputes all along the lithium value chain, building strong dispute resolution provisions into commercial arrangements will be crucial in maintaining the success of lithium-related projects over the long-term. International arbitration – as the preferred dispute resolution mechanism for many foreign and multinational companies already operating in the mining space in Latin America – may prove to be a useful tool. This is particularly true in situations where multiple contracts comprise a value chain featuring various participants at different stages of construction, development, extraction, and production. Arbitration also allows for disputes to not become mired in the national courts of any one state, which is important when considering a cross-border value chain.
As such, there are issues that both companies and states will need to consider when drafting agreements relating to lithium mining. Companies will need to take care to incorporate bespoke arbitration provisions in order to maximize the potential benefits of arbitration, and should consider, even in the pre-dispute contractual negotiation phase, whether specific clauses relating to consolidation and confidentiality, for example, may ultimately prove helpful. International arbitration would also allow companies to potentially consolidate arbitrations, assuming the clauses are compatible, which is an important consideration when drafting arbitration agreements. In concert, states should consider adding arbitration clauses in their concession agreements as a means of encouraging investment and reassuring investors of effective and balanced dispute resolution. As the lithium industry grows in the LTCs, there are various considerations for both states and private companies, particularly as challenges and potential disputes arise due to the complicated nature of contracts within the value chain. International arbitration is likely to serve as an effective dispute resolution tool in this industry, and provide a way to resolve issues in a manner that preserves the continuation of the value chain.
This alert was republished by Latinvex.
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Where do vegans get choline?
Vegetarians can get some choline in eggs and milk products. And there are several plant-based sources of choline (see chart below), including legumes, tofu, green vegetables, potatoes, nuts, seeds, grains, and fruit—all of which contain some amounts of choline.
Are vegans deficient in choline?
People who have switched to a plant-based, vegan diet are at risk for a deficiency in choline, an essential dietary nutrient extremely important for brain health, according to a U.K. nutritionist who published her paper in the journal BMJ Nutrition, Prevention & Health.
What foods are high in choline?
Many vegetables, fruits, whole grains, and dairy products contain choline. Fish, beef, poultry, eggs, and some beans and nuts are rich sources of choline.
What foods are high in calcium for vegans?
Good sources of calcium for vegans include:
- green, leafy vegetables – such as broccoli, cabbage and okra, but not spinach.
- fortified unsweetened soya, rice and oat drinks.
- calcium-set tofu.
- sesame seeds and tahini.
- brown and white bread (in the UK, calcium is added to white and brown flour by law)
What is the best form of choline?
CDP-choline, also called Citicoline, and Alpha GPC choline support the nervous system and brain. If you’re looking to improve your mental acuity, select either of these two types. They also are more bioavailable to the body because they mimic natural food sources of choline.
Do avocados have choline?
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Does oatmeal have choline?
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Do potatoes have choline?
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Clearing Up Choline Confusion.FoodMilligrams (mg) per servingPotatoes, red, baked, flesh and skin, 1 large potato57Wheat germ, toasted, 1 ounce51Beans, kidney, canned, 1/2 cup45
What are the symptoms of choline deficiency?
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- Feeling anxious or restless.
- Fatty liver, otherwise known as non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD)
- Muscle damage.
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Does broccoli have choline?
Rich food sources of choline include beef liver, eggs, fish, nuts, cauliflower and broccoli. Choline can also be taken as a supplement, of which CDP-choline and alpha-GPC seem to be the best types.
Can choline reverse fatty liver?
Choline was shown to completely reverse fatty liver in a small study of participants who had the disease. At a dose of 2 grams per day, intravenously, complete resolution of the disease was observed.
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What vitamins should Vegans take?
7 Supplements You Need on a Vegan Diet
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- Vitamin D. …
- Long-chain omega-3s. …
- Iodine. …
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