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Published Short Stories
Here’s a select list of some of the stories I’ve had published.
“ffuns” – Pseudopod – Episode 692
I have a spreadsheet where I make notes for short story ideas. I don’t keep up with it nearly as well as I should. Upon revisiting it once after a particularly long period of neglect, I saw a note for a story idea that just said, “Reverse snuff film.” That’s it. I couldn’t remember what else I had planned for the story or how it had even popped into my head, but I felt compelled to make a legitimate story out of it. Turned out to be one of my better works thus far, I think. Once upon a time this idea probably had a more interesting backstory, but no longer.
I’m thankful for this story on multiple levels: it allowed me to merge a horror story with some crime fiction elements, which I’ve been longing to do, and it was my first pro sale. Thanks to Cherrae L. Stuart for the narration.
When I was very young, my parents let me host a Halloween party, which, of course, meant that they had to put in a lot of the work by putting up decorations and buying atmosphere-establishing music, while I “helped” by mostly being in the way.
The record they bought featured some appropriately haunting music and sound effects. At one point, a man’s voice on the record cried out, “Don’t cross the bridge! Don’t cross the bridge!” Nothing before or after that point in the record made any mention of a bridge, or provided any context for his warning. It came out of nowhere, apropos of nothing, and that made it so much more frightening for me.
One of the earliest short stories I wrote as an adult was based on this single line that stuck in my memory. I remembered one long drive across the Lake Pontchartrain Causeway, when a heavy rain reduced visibility, that felt particularly tense, and tried to replicate that feeling in a story. Unfortunately, this was when I was just starting to take writing seriously, so the story wasn’t very good. Since then, I’ve improved and had the fortune of having some stories published, so I decided to try my hand at a haunting bridge-crossing again, this time switching the setting to the Atchafalya Basin Bridge, which my family crossed at least twice a year when I was a kid. I also updated the story to feature a handy, horrifying phone app.
“The Genie and the Inquisitor” – Fantasy Scroll Magazine issue #10
Same old story: man meets genie; genie offers man three wishes; man presses genie for answers that cause the situation to turn quickly, and turn ugly. I’d been sitting on this story idea for a long time, even though it isn’t terribly complicated. Nonetheless, I didn’t sit down and actually write it until the summer of 2014 when I was out of state visiting relatives. After three or four rewrites and touch-ups, I sent it out into the world, where it found a home at Fantasy Scroll Mag.
“Giving Grounds” – Arkham Tales issue #8
I know some writers who hate the question of “where do you get your ideas?” I love it, even though sometimes the answer is relatively uninteresting or embarrassing. The idea for “Giving Grounds” sprouted (pun unintended, probably) from a throwaway joke from an episode of Family Guy of all things. I’m not a huge fan of the show, but there was an episode where the family was sent to live in the south in the Witness Protection program. Inside their new home, the son finds a hand inside a jar and says he’s going to plant it outside to see if a human grows. Because I’m a horror writer, my mind immediately latched onto the interesting, grotesque idea of growing a human being through traditional agriculture. And so from a lowbrow animated sitcom, a grim, serious short story was born.
“Miss Branson Calling” – Pseudopod
This is the first story I ever sold that was based on a nightmare. I actually used to work with the lady Miss Branson was based on. An eccentric chain smoking, overall harmless elderly woman who coughed like she had a lagoon in her lungs and had skin that seemed like it might disintegrate at any second. Based on the comments, many of the Pseudopod fans didn’t care much for this one, but I think it’s a solid effort at trying to draw fear from something that’s more melancholy than aggressively terrifying.
Will Erickson over at TooMuchHorrorFiction recently coined the term “Heartbreak Horror,” and I think that term fits this story.
“Thanks For Using Forced Honesty Assassinations” – From the Asylum
Damn shame that From the Asylum is closed, because they housed some excellent stories during the years that they were open. I had been trying to break into their ranks for a while before they finally accepted this flash fiction piece. I really like this story, short as it is. I can’t remember where the idea came from, but I love the ambiguity of the ending.
“Civilized Monsters” – Pseudopod
I received a lot of comments about how graphic this story was, which sort of surprised me. I actually tend to think myself a bit squeamish and don’t think I lingered on any exceedingly gruesome parts here. Could it be that I’m mistaken? Me? Perish the thought. Can’t remember where I got this idea from. If I could go back and touch up some parts here and there I would, but I still like this story, particularly the ending.


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Author Event: Douglas Lamplugh - Murder at Mardi Gras
Murder at Mardi Gras is a seat-of-your-pants mystery thriller written by a thirty-year criminal investigator that you will believe is true. Doug Lamplugh brings his experiences with the criminal justice system, as well as his experience with multi-state, multi-jurisdictional investigations to life in this novel. The details of how a criminal investigation can change rapidly will astound you. Meet the author and chat with him about the book.
In this true crime-flavored novel, Detective William Boyett is called out on Mardi Gras evening in Mobile, Alabama to investigate the discovery of a young woman's body wrapped in a carpet in a vacant lot a few blocks from the parade route.

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Neff (Neef, Nef, Naff) family
Neff (Neef, Nef, Naff), is a Mennonite family name found in Switzerland, South Germany, and North America. The name is of Swiss origin, occurring as early as 1529 (or 1533) in St. Gall, when the citizen Othmar Nef (called Bublerin) was named as an Anabaptist. The Martyrs Mirror names Barbara Neff (Neef) in the canton of Zurich. The family probably immigrated to the Palatinate at the end of the 17th century, where in 1685 Hans Neff was living at Gundersheim and Heinrich Neff in Ibersheim. Other Mennonites in the Palatinate with this name were Johannes Neff at Mechtersheimerhof in 1738, Oswald Neff at Erbesbüdesheim in 1743, David Neff at Kleinkarlbach, and Michael and Johannes Neff at Kriegsheim, who came from Kleinkarlbach in 1768. The family was no longer named in Erbesbüdesheim after 1768. A Jacob Neff (1676-1743), the son of Oswald, settled in Durkheim. His grandson Jakob Neff married a daughter of Peter Weber of Hardenburg and immigrated to America, as did in 1840 Johannes Neff (son of Abraham Neff) (1783-1855), married to Magdalena Krehbiel, and many other members of the Neff family in the 18th and 19the centuries. Jakob Neff was listed as a preacher in Conestoga Township in Pennsylvania in 1790.
The best known of the Neff families was the one located at Assenheim, which is very likely related to the above Neffs. The progenitor, Johann Peter Neff, was born at Erpolzheim in 1717 (the son of Nikolaus Neff?) and came to Assenheim in 1747 through his marriage with Veronica Resch. He served as minister of the Erpolzheim congregation 1755-1769, and of the Ruchheim congregation 1769-1790 ([[Naamlijst der tegenwoordig in dienst zijnde predikanten der Mennoniten in de Vereenigde Nederlanden|Naamlijst]]). Johann's son Johannes (1748-1829) was the founder of the Neff line in Baden, which settled at Hoffenheim near Sinsheim and from there spread to Württemberg and Bavaria. He was ordained in the Mauer-Meckesheim congregation in 1772. Dr. Hermann Neff (1891-1950), who practiced medicine in Grünheim, Saxony, was a member of this family. He published a number of articles in Mennonite periodicals on ethical and historical problems concerning medicine. Peter, the second son of the progenitor Johannes (1750-1813), a preacher of the Ruchheim-Assenheini congregation from 1777 and an elder 1786-ca. 1796, continued the line in the Palatinate. As elder of the Assenheim congregation he signed the Ibersheim Resolutions. A Jakob Neff was an elder of the Erpolzheim congregation in 1790. Of greatest importance for the Mennonite community was Peter's great-grandson Christian Neff (1863-1946), pastor of the Weierhof congregation 1887-1945.
The name Neff is also found in the records of the Mennonite congregation at Danzig, Prussia, as early as 1693, but it is an open question whether this Neff family (the name is also written Newe or Neue) is related to the Swiss-South German Neff family.
Braun, Fritz. "Nineteenth Century Emigrants from . . . Friedelsheim." Mennonite Quarterly Review 30 (April 1956): 146.
Braght, Thieleman J. van. The Bloody Theatre or Martyrs' Mirror of the Defenseless Christians Who Baptized Only upon Confession of Faith and Who Suffered and Died for the Testimony of Jesus Their Saviour . . . to the Year A.D. 1660. Scottdale, PA: Herald Press, 1951: 1121. Available online at: http://www.homecomers.org/mirror/index.htm.
Naamlijst der tegenwoordig in dienst zijnde predikanten der Mennoniten in de vereenigde Nederlanden. (1776): 52; (1775): 46; (1780): 45; (1793): 46, 56.
Neff, Elizabeth. A Chronicle Regarding Rudolf and Jacob Näf . . . and Their Descendants. Cincinnati, 1886.
Peachey, Paul. Die soziale Herkunft der Schweizer Täufer. Karlsruhe, 1954: 113, No. 101.
Reimer, Gustav E. Die Familiennamen der westpreussischen Mennoniten. Weierhof: Mennonitische Geschichtsverein, 1940: 114.
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Schowalter, Paul and Nanne van der Zijpp. "Neff (Neef, Nef, Naff) family." Global Anabaptist Mennonite Encyclopedia Online. 1957. Web. 23 Jan 2022. https://gameo.org/index.php?title=Neff_(Neef,_Nef,_Naff)_family&oldid=141073.
Schowalter, Paul and Nanne van der Zijpp. (1957). Neff (Neef, Nef, Naff) family. Global Anabaptist Mennonite Encyclopedia Online. Retrieved 23 January 2022, from https://gameo.org/index.php?title=Neff_(Neef,_Nef,_Naff)_family&oldid=141073.
Adapted by permission of Herald Press, Harrisonburg, Virginia, from Mennonite Encyclopedia, Vol. 3, pp. 819-820. All rights reserved.
©1996-2022 by the Global Anabaptist Mennonite Encyclopedia Online. All rights reserved.

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Do you believe in magic - I do when I walk around my Spring Garden
. The land is in a state of rebirth from the ice and snow of the winter months, and the flowers and trees are readying themselves to unfurl their springtime glory. There is magic in the air people places and things. All looks better, the sun definitely is improving my outlook on life, but it's more.
As gardeners this is the time we feel the itch to bury their hands deep within fertile earth and the work begins in earnest. Left out of all the fun are gardeners without access to ground space. How pity full they must feel. Still with gardening comes creativity. And no matter what we find a way to get our hands dirty. For these not so pity full gardeners there are numerous possibilities to get at least part of the action. As real green thumbed people we have a secret weapon not many know about.
Its called containers! Container Gardening is not a second rate option, something like if all else fails. Container gardening is a real serious way of gardening with it's own challenges and fulfillments.
Well yes if we are left the choice most of us would prefer a few acres of good land, but containers are great to.
With land at a premium in cities, gardeners have to find alternative ways to grow their own vegetables, fruits and flowers. Home improvement and gardening stores sell pots in a variety of sizes and come in a assortment of materials ranging from wood to plastic.
The most popular is the clay pot. If cost is a factor,
plastic works very well and many are decorated with great aesthetics in mind.
The process of planting in a pot is threefold. The first step is to select the
correct size needed for the size of the mature plant. The second step is making
sure the pot has sufficient drainage. The best way to achieve this is to place a
layer of rocks on the bottom of the pot before adding the soil and fertilizer.
This not only provides a great drainage system, but it also adds stability to
the container so that spillage is minimized. The third tip should be obvious but
is often overlooked by overzealous gardeners. Unlike flowers, vegetables have to
have more room for growth and additional nutrition. If the pot or container is
overcrowded, the plants will suffer and not achieve their maximum potential.
Not having a backyard is no reason to forgo gardening. Container gardening is a great way to experiment with different types of vegetables, fruits and flowers. They are a very inexpensive way to jazz up an apartment balcony or the patio of a duplex or condominium. Container gardening is also a great way to test your green thumb. You don't have to invest lots of time and money only to discover that your gardening talents are limited to growing mold in the refrigerator!
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As the season grows, you'll find more and more detailed information about perennials sown throughout Gardening Guides. Learn all about bulbs, perennial seeds, and take a trip to a perennial farm. Check out our perennial garden plans and learn about shade-loving perennials.
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The Riley County Planning Board is to examine regulations Monday evening that may lead to a dramatic change in the future viewscapes and property values of southeastern Riley County. A California developer has found a landowner willing to transform a prominent part of the last Flint Hills native prairie landscape in Riley County from “agricultural” in nature and zoning to “industrial.” The planning board is being asked to help pave the way.
Some, but not all, members recognize the seriousness of the potential changes for Riley County residents in that area and the community. Manhattan benefits greatly from the scenic and intrinsic values of Flint Hills ranching landscapes and the from the stewardship of ranch landowners who struggle to preserve a way of life in the Flint Hills in Riley County and the two adjacent counties to the south and southeast.
The proposed site in Riley County is in absolute violation of the principles and guidelines developed by the Kansas Renewable Energy Work Group committee on siting. The company is totally ignoring the guidelines that other industry representatives helped to articulate. It is disheartening to think that Riley County would be vulnerable to developers who ignore industry standards. Strict siting “guidelines” should become a part of the “standards” for Riley County.
Although industrial wind-power development projects are promoted as “green energy,” the green that developers are seeking is in the form of subsidizes from taxpayers. That is currently the only thing that is fueling proposals in the Flint Hills. Without tax credits and situations in which owners of multimillion dollar industrial turbine complexes would pay no property taxes in Kansas to the state or local government entities, venture capitalists from throughout the world would not be threatening the last remaining prairie landscapes in North America.
The projects involve massive turbines that will tower 350 to 450 feet above the landscape, excavations 30 feet deep into the hillsides and industrial roads to each turbine capable of handing 40- to 60-ton loads.
If this project advances, the biggest losers in Riley County will be residential homeowners and landowners in the Deep Creek vicinity who may experience a decline in their quality of life and property values as the surrounding landscape changes from pastoral to industrial. Folks need to become informed and get involved.
Ron Klataske, Member
Ron Klataske, Tallgrass Ranchers

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PRETORIA, South Africa (AP) — The murder trial of Oscar Pistorius, set to open Monday, marks the start of a dramatic new chapter in the life of the double-amputee athlete who ran at the Olympics and became a global star before he shot his girlfriend to death last year.
Prosecutors charged the 27-year-old Pistorius with the premeditated murder of Reeva Steenkamp. They say they will seek a life sentence if Pistorius is convicted, the sternest punishment available in South Africa, which does not have the death penalty.
If convicted on the murder charge, Pistorius could be sent to prison for at least 25 years before the chance of parole, the minimum time someone must serve if given a life sentence in South Africa. He would be older than 50 before he could be released.
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What is the main aim of literature review?
Table of Contents
The purpose of a literature review is to gain an understanding of the existing research and debates relevant to a particular topic or area of study, and to present that knowledge in the form of a written report. Conducting a literature review helps you build your knowledge in your field.
What are literary elements?
A literary element refers to components of a literary work (character, setting, plot, theme, frame, exposition, ending/denouement, motif, titling, narrative point-‐of-‐view). These are technical terms for the “what” of a work.
What are the 4 components of a literary analysis?
The elements are the plot, conflict, characters and the setting. Plot is the pattern of events that make up a story. In your literary analysis, you’ll want to focus on whether or not these events are significant to your claim.
What does a literature review outline look like?
Literature Review Outline. Describe the overall topic that you have been investigating, why it is important to the field, and why you are interested in the topic. Identify themes and trends in research questions, methodology, and findings. Give a “big picture” of the literature.
What are the four major goals of a literature review?
To determine what exists in the scholarly literature. To identify possible gap(s) in the scholarly literature for further research. To inform the research topic, theory (if applicable), and associated methodology. To compare/contrast against findings resulting from the current study.
What are the elements of literature review?
Just like most academic papers, literature reviews also must contain at least three basic elements: an introduction or background information section; the body of the review containing the discussion of sources; and, finally, a conclusion and/or recommendations section to end the paper.
What are the five elements of literature?
These five components are: the characters, the setting, the plot, the conflict, and the resolution. These essential elements keep the story running smoothly and allow the action to develop in a logical way that the reader can follow.
What are the three elements of literary analysis?
The elements that make up a literary work are closely examined for their meaning and significance. Some of these elements are theme, character, and plot. Regardless of what aspect you choose to discuss, your analysis will focus on one controlling idea that, if writing, can be stated in one direct sentence.
What is literature review in simple words?
A literature review is a survey of scholarly sources on a specific topic. Writing a literature review involves finding relevant publications (such as books and journal articles), critically analyzing them, and explaining what you found.
What are the types of literature review?
Systematic literature review can be divided into two categories: meta-analysis and meta-synthesis. Integrative literature review reviews, critiques, and synthesizes secondary data about research topic in an integrated way such that new frameworks and perspectives on the topic are generated.
How long is a literature review?
The length of a literature review varies depending on its purpose and audience. In a thesis or dissertation, the review is usually a full chapter (at least 20 pages), but for an assignment it may only be a few pages. There are several ways to organize and structure a literature review.
How do you introduce a literature review?
The introduction should:
- define your topic and provide an appropriate context for reviewing the literature;
- establish your reasons – i.e. point of view – for.
- reviewing the literature;
- explain the organisation – i.e. sequence – of the review;
- state the scope of the review – i.e. what is included and what isn’t included.
What is the importance of literary analysis?
Analyzing literature helps illustrate for students that successful art may involve self-expression, but to a greater purpose beyond the creator, whether to inform, to invoke empathy, to inspire, or simply to entertain.
How many sources are needed for a literature review?
If your literature review is a stand-alone document Example: A stand-alone literature review that has 10 pages of content (the body of the paper) should examine at least 30 sources.
What makes a strong literature review?
A good literature review will not only summarize the information, but also point out weaknesses in the experimental procedures as well as possible theoretical conflicts. It builds on the current knowledge by identifying gaps in the available literature and suggesting future directions for research.
What are the goals of literature?
Develop a realization that literature fosters humanistic awareness and attitudes. Develop an awareness and critical understanding of elements of good literature. Develop a belief in students’ own creative skills. Communicate an appreciation of literature to others.
What is the difference between literary elements and techniques?
A literary device is any specific aspect of literature, or a particular work, which we can recognize, identify, interpret and/or analyze. Literary techniques are specific, deliberate constructions of language which an author uses to convey meaning.
What are the four major types of reviews?
Different types of literature reviews
- Narrative or Traditional literature reviews. Narrative or Traditional literature reviews critique and summarise a body of literature about the thesis topic.
- Scoping Reviews.
- Systematic Quantitative Literature Review.
- Cochrane Reviews.
- Campbell Collaboration.


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"The War In Medicine"
Continued from last post.These were terminal patients, they were worried about getting
their affairs in order, not thinking about living several times
longer than expected. In fact, there was absolutely no reason
for these patients to "believe" they would live one second
longer than the prior patients in a similar condition who took
But let us return to Group A versus Group B. People are so
brainwashed by the medical establishment, why did anyone in
Group A ever get to the point that they were sent home to
die? Patients adore their oncologists, with all the big
words they use. Why didn't their confidence in the medical
establishment, formed over years and years of watching soap
operas and reading Reader's Digest, convince them that these
doctors could cure them? Why would Group B patients have any
psychological advantage over the patients in Group A?
In addition, the medical establishment had brainwashed many
of the Group B patients (before they sent them home to die)
into believing that all alternative practitioners are quacks.
Thus, if the Group B patients believed their new doctors were
quacks, why would they suddenly go into "psychological remission?"
I could go on, but the absurdity of the two theories of the
medical establishment is beyond the ability of the English
language to adequately convey.
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SilenceEvery time I breathe
Is another moment gone,
A time when you aren't with me;
I wait for it to pass.
I take a breath and breathe you in
Each passing moment moves me more,
I can be clean and perfect and pure
Or I can be the deadliest darkness,
Evilest being you've ever witnessed.
Now there's nothing left inside
But this empty static,
It's so cold
And I am numb.
I am thinking of you,
But the words just won't come;
A simple thought of you
And my world is gone.
My mind is numb
And I am dead inside;
Nothing else I can do
Except get lost in your eyes
And hope you'll be the one
To find me
I'll try to hide,
You'll find me there
And everything will work.
I am silent.
Can't talk to you,
Even though I try so hard
To think of even
The simplest thing to say
We are both without words
And I am dying here alone,
Crushed by the weight of your stare.
Inside I feel so guilty and afraid,
Outwardly emotions get in my way
And every time I try to talk to you,
I choke on my own fear.
I need you baby like i need a simileI need you baby like a daisy needs the sun
like a soldier needs his gun
like a cheetah needs a run
And I need you baby like an earthquake needs to shake
like a birthday needs a cake
like a pontoon needs a lake
And I need you baby like an addict needs his fix
like an athlete needs his kicks
like the rabbit needs his trix
And I need you baby like an eagle needs to fly
like a possum needs to die
like an airplane needs it's high
And I need you baby like a website needs its hit
like a smoker needs a quit
like a fat man needs a sit
And I need you baby like an island needs some shade
like a broker needs to trade
like a rich man needs his m
The Story Of Us - SimileLike my cellphone on vibrate in my front pocket -
my senses are buzzing
the very moment our eyes meet.
Like the crumbly date scones at work -
the world around us falls away
as our eyes probe each others faces.
Like my flatmate flicking my light switch in the morning -
my eyes blink rapidly
absorbing every part of you.
Like a washing-machine on it's final spin -
how my heart races
when you start to inch your way closer.
Like a plastic bag caught in the breeze -
my lip begins to tremble
when we're finnaly face to face.
Like rain trickling down my bedroom window -
a bead of cold sweat runs down my back
as you simply say, "Hey".
Like the way I clumsily trip up stairs -
my words are hard to find, so
all I do is smile.
Like hearing for the first time -
your quiet giggle
graces my ears with it's presence.
Like finding a warm spot in a swimming pool -
my cheeks turn pink
as do yours.
Like the waves of the ocean stroking the sand -
your hand reaches out to touch mine
Like a ball
World So ColdShadows overtake the brightness of the day
Spreading its venom all across
Destroying everything with a single touch
All matter not
As they fade into the eternal dark
Countless years of work
Unknown limits of potential
In a matter of seconds
A blink of an eye
Leaving nothing but
The cold, lifeless feeling of
Suddenly…Nothing… Seems to matter anymore..
Your long lost crushIm tired of trying,
Im tired of lying,
I know Iv been smiling,
But inside im dying.
Im not suppose to love you,
Im not suppose to care,
Im not suppose to live my life
Wishing you were there.
Every time I fall in love
I fall for someone new,
Still I always find myself
Falling back for you.
I loved you once
I love you still,
I always have
And I always will.
All these poems are representing you,
I wonder if you have a clue
How I really feel for you.
I thought I made it obvious
Calling out your name,
Im guessing it wasn't good enough,
I might be going insane.
Tears are words the heart can't say,
From my lips "I love you" stays away.
To many stars in the sky,
Too many tears left my eyes,
Too many guys left in the blue,
None of which compare to you.
So keep my heart
Until you have a answer,
Take your time, do not rush
Ill be waiting,
Your long lost crush.
Green Was A Horrible ColorGreen was a horrible color
For God to paint the leaves,
Every summer it seems to smother
Every other beautiful color.
Several colors would be best;
We need diversity in leaves,
Instead they blend with all the rest
Turning green at spring's behest.
In autumn I briefly get my wish
Seeing these red and yellow leaves
Serving us beauty on a silver dish
Before giving way to winter's kiss.

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What explains Marcos Jr.’s popularity?
A week after our presidential candidates were officially made known, Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. is emerging as a huge front-runner. If elections were held today, he would become our country’s next president.
In the most recent Pulse Asia Survey, Marcos Jr. garnered 15 percent of the votes, second to Sara Duterte’s 20 percent. But with the latter officially out of the running (at least at this time), Marcos Jr. leads all other candidates. This is also confirmed by informal surveys made by various groups online. What explains this resurgence of the Marcoses, even in the face of well-documented and court-decided evidence of massive corruption and human rights abuses during the Marcos dictatorship?
One explanation offered by analysts is that, after Marcos Jr. lost the 2016 vice presidential race, the Marcoses and their supporters quietly embarked on overhauling the Marcos image in online platforms patronized heavily by the masses like TikTok and YouTube. Marcos myths have been circulating online in short videos, brief documentaries, and concise write-ups. Even if many of these are based on misleading, manipulated, or blatantly fake facts, they have been effective because they’re short, light, and emotionally appealing presentations. Arrayed against the facts-heavy articles and documentaries against the Marcoses which are long and boring, the entertaining and melodramatic videos and documentaries espousing Marcos myths have effectively portrayed the Marcoses as victims instead of the abusers that they truly were.
It has also helped that the Marcoses cultivated a veneer of dignity when they’re confronted with allegations of corruption and human rights abuses. Their silence or muted protestation every time hostile activists or angry leftist groups confront them have projected for them a posture of respectability. They’ve tapped into the paawa effect to their advantage.
There’s the factor of regionalism for the Ilocano-speaking provinces of Northern Luzon. This sense of regionalism that favors Marcos Jr. is at its most intense when it comes to Vice President Leni Robredo. She’s viewed as the woman who beat Marcos Jr. for the vice presidency, and Marcos supporters cannot forgive her for that. But there are youth groups in the north defying regionalism, and they may yet deliver a chunk of defiant votes for Robredo.
There’s also the huge failure of our educational system to teach our youth about the massive abuses committed against our country and our people during the Marcos dictatorship. It’s alarming to find out that some of the books used by our schoolchildren whitewash these abuses. It’s no wonder many of our children don’t know how our country suffered terribly during those years.
Finally, there’s the very flawed view held by a sizeable number of our countrymen that the biggest reason our country suffers from poverty, violence, and corruption is because Filipinos are an “undisciplined people.” And the misguided solution yearned for is to elect a leader in the mold of a dictator who will strong-arm his or her way into making these problems disappear. This widely held view propelled Rodrigo Duterte to the presidency, and is now propelling Marcos Jr. in the same trajectory.
It’s a view similar to the one held by a battered wife who blames herself for the repeated violence committed against her by her husband. Many of our countrymen are suffering from “battered woman syndrome,” propagated by abusive leaders who have successfully schemed to divert blame away from themselves. This should make us pause and think that shaming and demeaning our countrymen who hold this view may not be the right approach.
One of the aims of those advocating for change in the coming elections must be to convince our countrymen to believe that there’s nothing inherently wrong with us as a people. This has been demonstrated a million times by Filipinos who prosper and excel when they migrate to foreign countries governed by the right leaders. Everything that’s wrong in our country lies in our leaders, and not in our people. Change will only come if we elect leaders who respect, cherish, and treasure us, the Filipino people.
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New Delhi: Japanese firm NTT DoCoMo today said it has received over $1.2 billion (144.9 billion yen) from Tata Sons, which ends the 2-year old dispute over their Indian telecom joint venture. In a statement on its website, NTT DoCoMo said it "has received from Tata Sons payment of the award amount in accordance with the High Court of Delhi's decision regarding DOCOMO's stake in Tata Teleservices Limited." The amount of 144.9 billion yen received by DoCoMo pertains to the arbitration award and includes interest earned and other costs awarded, it added.
Concurrent with the receipt of the amount, all shares in TTSL held by DoCoMo have been transferred to Tata Sons and companies designated by Tata Sons, it added.
In February this year, Tata Sons had said it had reached an agreement with the NTT DoCoMo "on a joint approach to enable enforcement" of a compensation award granted by the London Court of International Arbitration (LCIA) in 2016 in favour of the Japanese company. However, Reserve Bank of India had objected to the transfer which was later rejected by the Delhi High Court in
April, thus clearing the decks for the Tatas to pay over $1.18 billion to the Japanese firm.
DoCoMo had in November 2009 acquired 26.5 per cent stake in Tata Teleservices for about Rs 12,740 crore (at Rs 117 per share). This was as per a 2008 understanding that in case it exits the venture within five years, it will be paid a minimum 50 per cent of the acquisition price.
DoCoMo in April 2014 decided to exit the joint venture that struggled to grow subscribers quickly. It sought Rs 58 per share or Rs 7,200 crore from Tatas.
But the Indian group offered Rs 23.34 a share in line with the RBI guidelines which state that an international firm can only exit its investment at a valuation "not exceeding that arrived at on the basis of return on equity".
The Japanese firm had dragged Tatas to international arbitration where it had won the $1.18 billion award. It had also filed a plea in the Delhi High Court seeking enforcement of the arbitration ruling.
(Except for the headline, this story has not been edited by NDTV staff and is published from a syndicated feed.)

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Named after her youngest son Lee, designer Roxanne Assoulin's label Lee Angel has been wowing us with striking costume jewelry since 1997. Say hello to stylish chunky bangles, crochet beaded necklaces and glamorous crystal baguette bracelets.

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Published January 30 2013
Forum editorial: Not all ‘dancing’ is a crimeMoorhead’s apparent determination to license “adult entertainment” raises questions about affixing the city’s stamp of approval on activities many residents of the city find morally offensive. At least one member of the City Council, Luther Stueland, sees it that way. He’s got it right, but that’s only one of the proposal’s flaws.
A draft ordinance won unanimous preliminary approval this week. (Stueland was absent.) It would require strippers, escorts and exotic dancers to pay a fee, register with police, submit to background checks and carry photo IDs. By most definitions, licenses and fees represent a city’s tangible approval of an activity or business.
Furthermore, it is not clear whether specific government intrusion into the lives and businesses of people involved in the legal adult entertainment would survive a legal challenge. After all, city officials, including Chief of Police David Ebinger, seem to be proceeding under the assumption that all adult entertainers are in the same category. That is, they engage in illegal activity, such as prostitution and/or child trafficking.
Really? If there is evidence of such crimes, where are the arrests? If Moorhead police are seeing a spike in prostitution and child trafficking, should not the focus be on that, and not on collecting fees and registering dancers?
Exotic dancing, stripping and escorting might raise moral hackles, but they are not automatically illegal. And if anyone in Moorhead or anywhere else can agree on universal definitions of those pursuits, let’s hear them. For some aficionados, exotic dancing is an art form; for others, it’s an invitation to sex-for-pay. Therefore, the wide-net approach to the matter is fraught not only with enforcement problems but also with knotty questions regarding what would constitute a violation of the city’s license/fee/registration scheme.
The belief that the ordinance would significantly reduce illegal activity, such as prostitution, is a remote hope, at best. Pimps, hookers and traffickers won’t be stopping at the police station to register and pay fees. A feel-good ordinance, however well-intentioned, is no substitute for good old-fashioned police work. Council members should proceed with caution. They should think this one through before they vote next time.
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The Ethnic Theatre Alliance brought attention to gender-based violence March 29 through six living exhibits. ETA hosted Hysteria I as part of Women’s Awareness Month, which is the month of March. The organization focused on both the invisible and visible instances of systematic violence.
The Arabic Club, Muslim Student Association and Saudi Club gave women an interactive way to learn about Islam March 23 as part of Islamic Awareness Week.
Three USA goalball players came to Ball State to demonstrate goalball, which is geared to visually impaired athletes, on March 22.
Architecture students have had a chance for their work to be brought to life on campus. The East Mall is a student-designed architecture project to improve the area from the Jo Ann Gora Student Recreation and Wellness Center to Ashland Avenue near the Village, in the area around Noyer and Woodworth Complex.
The Muncie Animal Shelter is advocating for the creation of a city ordinance which would fine dog owners who leave their pets outside in temperatures under 20 degrees.
College is a place for people to grow intellectually, so students should embrace deep ideas and civil dialogue, said a visiting professor from the University of Maryland.


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Yes, french bulldogs can eat fish. Salmon fish is the most common fish that pet owners like to feed their french bulldogs.
Numerous dog owners have tried feeding their french bulldogs fish and they seem to enjoy the taste. The problem with giving your pet fish is that not all fish are good for dogs including salmon according to some recent studies.
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What kind of fish can french bulldogs eat?
It is advisable not to feed your dog farm-raised salmon or other farm-raised fish because they may contain chemicals and antibiotics that could harm your dog.
Wild salmon is considered a safer option and is even healthier for your french bulldogs.
Can pregnant french bulldogs eat fish?
No, pregnant french bulldogs should not eat fish. Please consult your vet to find out what kind of food is safe for a pregnant french bulldog.
The reason why pregnant french bulldogs shouldn’t eat fish is that fish is high in omega-3 fatty acids which can cause allergies in both you and your french bulldog.
Your vet will give you advice on what kind of food you should feed your pregnant french bulldog.
Can nursing french bulldogs eat fish?
Breastfeeding french bulldogs should also avoid eating too much fish because it contains the same omega 3 fatty acids.
Your vet can provide advice on what kind of food is safe for you and your french bulldog when breastfeeding.
Can growing french bulldogs eat fish?
When french bulldogs are still growing they need a good supply of DHA which is actually contained in fish.
So if you feed your dogs salmon do not give them too much especially when they are still growing.
It is best to give them small portions at a time when they’re little puppies. This prevents indigestion and helps your dog’s digestive system grow stronger with every bite that he eats.
Can old french bulldogs eat fish?
It is recommended that you feed your dogs salmon in moderation when they are old however if your dog was healthy and active and he wasn’t having any issues with his health then you can give him salmon occasionally.
If your dog has kidney or liver problems then it’s best to ask your vet for advice first before you decide to feed him salmon.
What is the best type of fish for french bulldogs?
The most popular types of fish that people like to feed their french bulldogs are wild salmon, ocean perch, and a variety of freshwater fish.
It is up to you, what kind of fish you’re going to feed your french bulldogs, some owners enjoy feeding their dogs the same type of fish that they consume.
How much fish can french bulldogs eat?
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How often can french bulldogs eat fish?
This entirely depends on how active your dog is and the kind of breed that he belongs to.
Some dogs may feel bloated or sick after eating too much fish, so it’s best to observe them first before you decide to give them more food, otherwise, this could lead to digestive problems.
Can french bulldogs eat fish heads?
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Can i give my french bulldog raw fish?
Yes, you can give it raw fish however, you should be able to handle raw meat yourself or at least know how long it’s going to take for the meat to go bad.
Raw fish heads are especially good for dogs because they contain a higher amount of minerals and calcium.
Can i give my french bulldog cooked fish?
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Can i feed my french bulldogs canned fish?
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It is very easy for dogs to choke on bones so you have to be very careful when feeding them canned fish.
Can french bulldogs eat any kind of fish?
If you want to feed your dog fish, stick with wild salmon. Avoid farm-raised fish or other seafood such as shellfish that could make your pet sick and give them food poisoning.
Can old french bulldogs eat fish?
Yes, old french bulldogs can eat fish however you have to be very careful when feeding your dog because it can easily cause indigestion and irritation for dogs of their age.
Can sick french bulldogs eat fish?
Dogs of any age can eat fish as long as it is cooked. However, french bulldogs with diarrhea should not be fed fish because this could cause them to get food poisoning or indigestion.
Can french bulldogs eat fish in the summer?
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You have to remember that these dogs are probably going to produce more saliva in the summer because they are hot so you have to be careful about feeding them too much food at once, otherwise, they could end up choking on their own saliva.

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Internationally renowned artist Christo will discuss the large-scale, ephemeral public works he created with his late wife and collaborator, Jeanne-Claude, over the course of a monumental career that spans six decades. Christo will impart personal insights into the fascinating story behind Surrounded Islands, 1980–1983, taking questions from the audience.
Prior to the discussion, Christo will sign books and posters, available for purchase from PAMM Shop. Christo and Jeanne-Claude: Surrounded Islands, Biscayne Bay, Greater Miami, Florida, 1980–83 | A Documentary Exhibition will be on view October 4, 2018 through February 17, 2019.
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Judges Hear Democratic Challenges to Absentee Ballots in Seminole and Martin Counties; Florida Legislature Moves to Appoint ElectorsAired December 6, 2000 - 8:00 p.m. ET
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WOLF BLITZER, CNN ANCHOR: Tonight: construction begins on Washington's transition.
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UNIDENTIFIED MALE: We in the Congress look forward to hosting the swearing in of the new president and vice president on January 20.
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BLITZER: George W. Bush is busy recruiting.
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GOV. GEORGE W. BUSH (R-TX), PRESIDENTIAL CANDIDATE: When it comes to a White House staff I've pretty well made up my mind on who should serve
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BLITZER: Al Gore has no comment entering the White House, ignoring the fat lady's serenade.
Today's courtroom drama in Florida centers around whether to throw out thousands of absentee ballots.
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GERALD RICHMAN, ATTORNEY FOR PLAINTIFF: You've got a Republican party operative who is in the office who has accessed to everything that's there.
UNIDENTIFIED ATTORNEY: The relief they sought is not only draconian, but they want, in essence, to cast the baby out with the bathwater.
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BLITZER: With an election 2000 showdown tomorrow in Florida Supreme Court, one new first family is welcomed at Washington's zoo while the next occupants at the White House are still to be determined. Get ready for a special edition of THE WORLD TODAY.
Good evening, I'm Wolf Blitzer reporting tonight from Washington. Major developments today in the Florida vote. The Republican leaders of the Florida legislature made it official: They announced plans for a special session Friday, effectively, to make sure George W. Bush gets the state's 25 electoral votes no matter what happens in the courts.
And speaking of courts, the U.S. 11th Circuit Court of Appeals in Atlanta today rejected Bush's request to throw out those manual recounts. And lawyers for Bush and Gore today filed their written arguments before the Florida Supreme Court, which tomorrow morning convenes for what some say is a do or die session for Al Gore.
But the main action today was focused in Tallahassee; that's where Democrats in two separate cases are trying to throw out several thousand absentee ballots that went largely for Bush. The Martin County case will get underway shortly. When it does, we'll join it.
But first, the Seminole County case, which resumes tomorrow. Attorneys for the plaintiffs say absentee ballot applications from Republicans that came in incomplete were amended while incomplete applications from Democrats were not.
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GERALD RICHMAN, ATTORNEY FOR PLAINTIFF: You notice this -- it says "voter ID number is blank." The Democrats had the place in there for it, and this was a democratic voter -- that was one that was rejected. And then we look over here is the Republican form; and on the Republican form on the postcard, the voter ID number place for the printer was right up here.
The machine said "two" instead of putting in the right voter identification number. The back of the card didn't have a place for it -- they had a place for the phone number, they had a place for the signature, they had a place for the name and the address; but on the front of it where it said voter ID number, there's the handwriting of Mr. Leach, where he went ahead and added it.
So disparate treatment is clearly established right there.
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BLITZER: An attorney for the Seminole County canvassing board strongly disagreed.
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TERRY YOUNG, SEMINOLE CANVASSING BOARD ATTORNEY: There is nothing that will reflect that these absentee ballot votes in question, the ones that came from the approximately 2,000 request forms in which Mr. Leach corrected an error made by no one at the supervisor's office -- made by no one in the voter's household -- that these votes do not reflect the will of the people in Seminole County. (END VIDEO CLIP)
BLITZER: CNN's Bill Delaney has been following these developments all day and he joins us now, live from Tallahassee.
Bill, how high is the burden of proof for the Democrats in this Seminole County case.
BILL DELANEY, CNN CORRESPONDENT: Well, they've got a pretty tough hurdle to climb here. The plaintiffs in the case essentially need to prove that there was some kind of fraudulent action, some kind of a "conspiracy," as they put it, between the election supervisor Sandra Goard in Seminole County and Republican operatives.
Now, the case law on this, Wolf, has essentially demanded that, to throw out ballots -- and they're asking to throw out 15,000 -- there had to be some kind of intentional fraud. That's what this all boils down to: Did Sandra Goard, the election supervisor in Seminole County, intentionally, illegally allow this Republican operative to change these absentee ballot applications, or was she just trying to do her job, Wolf -- was she simply trying to enable voters to vote?
Lets remember, it's not ballots that are at issue here -- it's not whether invalid ballots were what people voted on -- it's whether applications for these absentee ballots were changed, and did the Republicans get a fair -- a better shot at changing ballot applications than Democrats did?
Now, of course the Republicans argue that the Democrats didn't have the same problem that the Republicans did. The Republicans, when they sent out their get-out-the-vote absentee ballot applications to people they hoped would vote Republican, forgot to leave a line for the voter ID. Democrats also sent out get-out-the-vote absentee ballot applications for people they hoped would vote for them. They sent out a better application, it included a line for the voter ID.
So it boils down is, did this election supervisor intentionally collude with Republican operatives to give Republicans an advantage in all this? And it also boils down to that remedy, and this is a tough one for Judge Nikki Clark in the Leon County courthouse, here. She will hear the closing arguments tomorrow at 1:00 in the afternoon. She has to decide whether the plaintiff's remedy should be what they're asking for: that all 15,000 valid absentee ballots been thrown out because about 2,000 of them were filled in improperly by a Republican operative -- Wolf.
BLITZER: All right; Bill Delaney reporting live from Tallahassee, thank you very much.
Let's bring in CNN's election law analyst who's been following all of this all day long -- David Cardwell.
David, we're standing by, awaiting the resumption of a similar trial involving Martin County absentee ballot applications. You've been following both of these trails. Just to set the stage, this trial involving Martin County started early this morning -- 7:00 a.m. Eastern. It recessed at about 8:30 to allow the Seminole County trial to take place for about 10 hours -- that's because some of the attorneys that were involved in Seminole County are also involved in Martin County.
Any major differences between these two trials?
DAVID CARDWELL, CNN ELECTION LAW ANALYST: Well, it's basically the same legal issue: If someone adds information to the absentee ballot request form, does that constitute some violation of Florida election code and, if so, does it rise to the level where you would throw out all of the absentee ballots? The facts are basically the same, there are a few differences and there are fewer votes -- or fewer ballots, I should say, in Martin County that are at issue.
One of things, though, that I didn't hear raised today in the Seminole County case -- I'll be interested to see if it's either raised in Martin County or perhaps tomorrow in final arguments -- is that this is the first election cycle that we've had in Florida with the new absentee ballot legislation. It was amended in 1998, but it did not go into effect until '99. And it's a much stricter standard, as far as the statutes are concerned, in terms of what you have to do to comply with the absentee voting statute. But at the same time, they're requirements for bringing an election contest may have been loosened a little bit.
And the cases that have been cited for throwing out all of the absentee ballots were decided before these amendments. So an argument may be made that the courts can go ahead and now reinterpret these new statutes, since those previous cases were under old statute.
BLITZER: David, one of arguments that the Democrats have been making is that they didn't get the same treatment that the Republicans received in Seminole County; but the canvassing board there says the Democrats never asked to come in and rewrite some of those application forms as the Republicans did. So does that argument really hold?
CARDWELL: Well, the evidence that was presented today did show that the different ballot requests were treated differently; but when you look at the overall facts, as Sandy Goard said in her deposition that was read in court, she didn't get a request from the Democrats. She got a request from the Republicans, she accommodated them.
And the Democrats said, we didn't ask because we had heard in advance of the election that the law was going to be strictly applied and we didn't think there was any, you know, real reason to ask. So, you know, there's going to be a difference of opinion. You're going to hear that argued by both sides in their closing arguments tomorrow afternoon.
BLITZER: And if the judge in Seminole County case, Judge Nikki Clark, and the judge in the Martin County case, Judge Terry Lewis -- if, for example, they rule in favor of the plaintiffs, the Democrats in this particular case, presumably it will go up to the Supreme Court. Those seven justices have made clear they want to cherish every voter who voted legitimately in this election.
CARDWELL: That's true; and so they're going to be confronted with that, but then they're also going to be confronted with their own precedent -- in several decisions, going back to the early 1980s when they've thrown out absentee ballots.
But let me just mention, another point to watch here is the 11th Circuit Court of Appeals. You mentioned they took some action today -- they turned down the request of the Bush campaign to block any manual recounts, but they reserved the constitutional argument -- or constitutional issues that were raised, which means that if it's still sitting there in the 11th Circuit -- if recounts are ordered or ballots are thrown out, we may still find ourselves getting back over into the federal courts.
BLITZER: All right; David Cardwell, thanks again for joining us, as you have been almost every night throughout this coverage of this Florida vote -- thank you very much.
Let's get back to the case involving Seminole County. The matter may not have landed in court at all if not for the reporting of our next guest.
Before the election, Keith Altiero was with radio station WDBO, he was covering the get-out-the-vote story in Seminole County. He discovered that a Republican Party official was amending applications for absentee ballots. Keith joins us now, live in Tallahassee.
Keith, just to set the stage, you were there, ostensibly, to testify today, but you were never called, is that right?
KEITH ALTIERO, WDBO RADIO: That's correct. Sometime during the lunch break, the lawyers got together. I think they wanted to speed up the schedule here. It was lagging. And I was going to be live on the stand, but instead my deposition was entered as evidence.
BLITZER: When you first heard about this, how in fact did you hear that Republican operatives were inside that canvassing board, the supervisor's office, filling out these applications forms? How did you learn about this?
ALTIERO: Well, to quickly set the timeline, we aired the story that there was a problem with these request forms -- no I.D. number -- on the 16th. We aired it on the 17th. Then, in between the 17th and the 31st, when we aired the story that the Republicans were in there fixing them, somehow word got to Tallahassee. Somebody from Tallahassee -- Michael Leach, evidently -- called Sandra Goard and asked her to come in and try to resolve the situation.
We did a story similar to this comparing Orange and Seminole counties, two different policies with these request cards. On the 30th, I think Sandra Goard got some more phone calls. She called us and said, we have a fix in place, we want to let the people know in Seminole County that they're probably going to get their absentee ballot cards. I went in there. I talked with her. She went on tape explaining that this exactly is what happened. We aired it on the 31st. All this before the election, which is interesting to the defense, because they're going to say that the time to file a complaint with this was before the election, not after the election, and also a timeline, as far as what Bob Poe knew, the state Democratic Party chair, before the election and not after the election -- and what he might have told Harry Jacobs about it before the election, not after the election.
BLITZER: So what you're suggesting is that the Democrats only got concerned once they saw how close this election was in Florida and they really didn't take any action in advance of the election?
ALTIERO: I think you're going to see something along those lines in the closing arguments tomorrow afternoon.
BLITZER: All right, Keith Altiero, thanks for joining us, and I assume you had some fun in Tallahassee while you were there, even though you didn't have to testify. Thank you very much.
Up next, the wait for Bush and Gore: their strategies, when we return.
BLITZER: Senators Chris Dodd and Mitch McConnell, hammering in, getting ready for an inauguration here in Washington earlier today. This was perhaps the most tangible progress toward getting a new president: the construction of the platform at the west front of the U.S. Capitol, where either Al Gore or George W. Bush will take the oath of office on January 20th.
And as the legal maneuvering presses on in the courts, George W. Bush is wasting no time planning for his potential administration. At the Texas governor's mansion today, Bush met with Condoleezza Rice, who's considered the favorite to become his national security adviser. And he says he has others candidates in mind for other positions.
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GOV. GEORGE W. BUSH (R-TX), PRESIDENTIAL CANDIDATE: I'm spending a lot of time thinking about the Cabinet. I am -- I can tell you this: that when it comes to a White House staff, I've pretty well made up my mind on who should serve.
Hopefully, there will be an appropriate moment to share that information with the people.
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BUSH: It seems like all the different court suits are working their way to finality, and I hope we can get this over with quickly, and there's a lot of work to be done.
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BLITZER: For more on the Bush transition and reaction from today's court drama, we're joined by CNN senior political correspondent Candy Crowley once again in Austin, Texas.
Candy, what's the strategy unfolding today in the Bush camp as far as all of these legal and political maneuverings are concerned?
CANDY CROWLEY, CNN CORRESPONDENT: Well, it's day two of the strategy to sort of back off the Al Gore should concede. They're trying to leave a very wide stage for the vice president to play this out, which right now is being played out in the courtroom.
I think you heard him talk about the various court cases that were out there, and what's happening here is that the governor is making decisions. His senior staff in fact is in place as far as he's concerned. He is honing in on Cabinet names.
It's now sort of a matter of timing. They don't want to put the Cabinet names out there definitively until after these courts decide. So decisions are being made, but the ultimate decision -- and that is the courtrooms in Florida -- are going to have to come first.
BLITZER: So I take it that no formal announcement as far as Cabinet positions are going to be made until this is all a done deal, presumably, let's say, Al Gore formally concedes.
CROWLEY: With this caveat. If the Florida Supreme Court or one of the other courts starts up a recount, they may feel the need to go back and look at the option of naming some Cabinet officials before they're done in the courts. But their preferences and their strategy at this moment is they don't went to do Cabinet officials until after there's been some sort of concession.
If that doesn't come and this drags out for another, you know, four or five weeks, they're going to change that.
BLITZER: All right, Candy Crowley, thanks again for joining us.
Meanwhile, Al Gore kept a low profile today as he followed the legal activity -- Gore spent most of the day at the vice presidential residence after a brief visit to the White House -- and as Democrats battled in court hoping to erase Bush's lead in Florida.
Joining us now from Washington with more on the Gore camp, CNN congressional correspondent Jonathan Karl.
Jonathan, how is Gore dealing with all of these multiple activities, these legal activities going on today?
JONATHAN KARL, CNN CORRESPONDENT: Well, for at least now, he's been in virtual seclusion at his residence. The vice president from his residence was on the phone frequently throughout day with his legal team in Tallahassee.
You know, his lawyers down there have come to call him the client and he calls frequently throughout the day, not just to David Boies and Ron Klain, his frontline lawyers, but even to junior lawyers on the team working on very specific aspects of his case. And I'm also told he spent much of the day, or at least much of the morning, glued to his television set watching those Seminole and Martin County cases.
Meanwhile, outside the residence, there was some political theater going on courtesy of a radio station. They actually sent this woman out there to sing a few songs. But if the fat lady is indeed, as you see, singing there, the vice president is certainly not hearing her tune.
His legal team is telling him that he has a good chance down there tomorrow, despite all the analysis that's out there, all the legal analysis outside of the Gore team, they believe they've got good grounds for appeal.
By the way, though, Wolf, those same lawyers are telling him that he believes -- that they believe that there's a good reason not to join the Martin and Seminole County cases, because they believe those cases stand a very good chance of losing.
BLITZER: All right, Jonathan Karl, thank you so much for joining us once again.
Meantime, many in Washington were more interested in the arrival of these two giant pandas. They came to replace the late pandas at the National Zoo.
Up next, tomorrow's key hearing in Florida Supreme Court: A retired justice helps us sort through the issues.
BLITZER: Welcome back. One of Al Gore's last hopes of overturning George W. Bush's lead in Florida hinges on a hearing tomorrow morning before the Florida Supreme Court. The justices will decide whether to uphold a lower court decision that rejected any further recounts. In the brief filed by the Gore team, the say Judge Sanders Sauls' ruling "is flawed because he did not review any of the 14,000 ballots in question."
The Bush team replied by saying, quote: "Any further review of the Circuit Court's opinion would ultimately lead to massive uncertainty and discord."
Joining us for more insight into tomorrow morning's hearing is the former Florida Supreme Court Justice Gerald Kogan. Justice Kogan served on the high court in Florida for 11 years. He joins us now live from Miami.
Thank you so much for once again joining us on THE WORLD TODAY, Justice Kogan. The argument that is made by the Bush team in their brief that any further review would ultimately lead to massive uncertainty and discord is that a relevant factor with the seven justices of the Supreme Court? GERALD KOGAN, FORMER FLORIDA SUPREME COURT JUSTICE: No, Wolf, it's not. Their only consideration is whether or not Judge Sauls' ruling is correct and if it correct, they will sustain it. If it's incorrect, they're going to reverse it and I don't think they'll send it back to him for further proceedings. I'm think in their order they're probably, because time is of the essence, say what they expect to happen. And whether that's recount or whatever, I think they will order that in their opinion.
BLITZER: And if they order hand recount of those 14,000 disputed ballots in Palm Beach and Miami-Dade Counties, presumably that could happen immediately, right? Time is of the essence right now?
KOGAN: Yes, there's no question in my mind if that's the way they're going to rule, then they will ask that it be done immediately. Now, I'm not so sure he need to recount ballots in Palm Beach. I think those have been already counted. Katherine Harris has said that she won't accept hand recount that came in late. But the ballots in Dade County certainly would be counted if the court rule that way and it can be done quickly.
BLITZER: Would you care to speculate or venture a prediction what -- knowing these seven justices as you do, knowing their earlier rulings involved in this Florida vote which direction they might move?
KOGAN: This is a court which has shown in the past that they are very concerned that every voter's vote counts, and consequently, I think that is their primary consideration in deciding this case.
BLITZER: And if they go ahead and order that those manual recounts resume of those thousands of ballots in Miami-Dade, is there anything that the Bush side can do to still prevent it above and beyond what the Florida Supreme Court decides?
KOGAN: Well, based upon the opinion that came out today from the United States Circuit Court of Appeals for the 11th Circuit, it doesn't appear that they'll be able to go into federal court on that issue.
BLITZER: The Supreme Court did give them a slight -- the U.S. Supreme court give the Florida Supreme Court a slight little criticism by sending back, vacating their earlier decision. You expect that to come up as well?
KOGAN: I understand, and again this is solely from what I gather from the media, that the court is going ask for little bit of oral argument on that. Now, I don't think this was slap on the wrist or any such thing. I think that the U.S. Supreme Court just wanted to know specifically what it was that the Florida Supreme Court relied upon in its earlier decision and as a matter of fact, there's even a hint in their opinion that if the Florida Supreme Court says, look, we relied solely upon Florida law as set out in the statutes and all we're doing is reconciling conflicts and interpreting what's in the Florida statutes I think that's the Supreme Court is looking for to say, OK, this is obviously going to be a state question and not a federal question. BLITZER: Judge Gerald Kogan, former Florida Supreme Court justice, thanks again for joining us. On tonight's "MONEYLINE" update there are more indications the economy is slowing. The Federal Reserve said today automobile sales as well as manufacturing and construction slowed in November while inflation remained generally subdued. On Wall street today, stocks tumbled on news of earnings trouble at Apple Computer. The Dow Industrials plummeted 233 points to close at 10,665. The Nasdaq fell 92 points to 2,797.
BLITZER: Stay with CNN throughout the evening for complete coverage of the Florida vote. For now, thanks very much for watching. I'm Wolf Blitzer in Washington. Greta Van Susteren picks up our coverage with a special report next.
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Roadmap and Strategic Planning for Lake Dianchi Eutrophication Control
Water quality restoration efforts often suffer the risk of ineffectiveness and failure due to lack of quantitative decision supports. During the past two decades, the restoration of one of China’s most heavily polluted lakes, Lake Dianchi, has experienced costly decision ineffectiveness with no detectable water quality improvement. Without a quantitative understanding between the load reduction and the response in lake water quality, it is highly possible that the following planned efforts would suffer the similar ineffectiveness as before. To provide scientifically sound decision support for guiding future load reduction efforts in Lake Dianchi Watershed, a sophisticated quantitative cause-and-effect response system was developed using a three-dimensional modeling approach. The results show that the algal bloom in Lake Dianchi responds to load reduction in a complex and nonlinear way. Therefore, significant watershed pollutant reduction would be required even to achieve the lowest level of water quality targets (Class V), suggesting that a phased approach should be adopted to set a site-specific water quality target. Complete compliance at the highest target level (Class III) would require approximately 80% loading reduction, which seems infeasible based on available management technologies.


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It was announced by Netflix, the complete program of its global virtual event Tudum. Saturday 24 September, at 7 pm, Tudum will allow the world to preview numerous exclusive news such as trailers, clips and announcements of over 120 TV series, films, specials and video games. The Streaming platform is ready to share its “secrets”.
Right away, the program regarding the TV series:
- Henry Cavill will give us news on the third season of The Witcher as well as a behind the scenes with Anya Chalotra and Freya Allan;
- The Witcher: Blood Origin with Michelle Yeoh, Sophia Brown and Laurence O’Fuarain who reveal some curiosities to present the series;
- Lupine returns with an exclusive clip from Part 3 with Omar Sy;
- The cast of 1899 reveals a secret about the new mystery-thriller series;
- Alex Pina and Pedro Alonso talk about Berlin, the spin-off of La casa di Carta;
- Fans will see a preview of Elite season 6;
- Bridgerton Season 3 stars will pique the curiosity of fans;
- India Amarteifio, the actress who plays the queen in the new series Queen Charlotte will share something on the highly anticipated series;
- The Stranger Things cast will answer fans’ questions and curiosities with unreleased videos on the fourth season of the series;
- Jenna Ortega, who will play the beloved Wednesday Addams in the new Wednesday series, will share an exclusive clip;
- Ryan Murphy’s The Watcher will debut its first trailer and unveil the premiere date for the miniseries;
- The cast of Darkness and Bones will share an exclusive look at the second season;
- Members of The Umbrella Academy will watch funny scenes;
- There will also be entries from cast members from Heartstopper, Squid Game, Outer Banks, and more.
Right awaythe program regarding the films:
- Gal Gadot reveals behind the scenes of Netflix film Heart of Stone with Jamie Doran and Alia Bhatt;
- Rian Johnson presents an exclusive clip of Glass Onion: Knives Out 2;
- Jason Momoa talks about his role in Slumberland – In the World of Dreams with an exclusive clip from the film;
- Reese Witherspoon and Ashton Kutcher Announce Release Date for Their Next Comedy From Me or From You;
- For Guillermo del Toro’s Pinocchio, the co-director takes us behind the scenes;
- There will be an exclusive look at The Mother, the film starring Jennifer Lopez;
- Millie Bobby Brown presents the trailer for Enola Holmes 2;
- Jamie Foxx exclusively shares a first look at his film They Cloned Tyrone;
- Clara Galle and Julio Peña are back with new characters in A Traves del Mar, sequel to From My Window;
- There will also be entries from cast members from The old Guard 2, Extraction 2, The School for Good & Evil.
As for video games instead, It has been announced that Jamie Foxx will be sharing OXENFREE: Netflix edition while we remind you that Tudum will cover four continents with five events:
- on September 24 at 4:00 Tudum will start in Korea;
- on September 24 at 7:30 am, fans will have the opportunity to see some previews from India;
- on September 24th at 19:00, fans will receive exclusive news on TV series and films from the United States and Europe;
- on 24 September at 8.30 pm numerous titles will be announced arriving from Latin America with surprises also from other countries;
- On September 25th at 6:00 am, Netflix stars from Japan will conclude Tudum with an event dedicated to Japanese entertainment.
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As of 31st May latest on corona Virus
|Cases and deaths due to corona Virus as of 30th May|
|Top 10 countries|
News about Vaccine developments and on drugs regarding corona virus epidemic
- Brazil appears to be entering another dark week, as corona virus cases grow by the thousands and controversy swells around President Jair Bolsonaro. On 25th May, the Ministry of Health announced 11,687 new cases of corona virus had been confirmed over the last 24 hours, bringing its total number of cases to over 374,800. More than 23,400 Brazilians have died so far.
- Latin America has surpassed Europe and the United States in the daily number of reported Covid-19 infections, the director of the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) said Tuesday, putting the region at the center of the global outbreak. There have been more than 2.4 million cases and more than 143,000 deaths in all of the Americas, Dr. Carissa Etienne told a press briefing, adding the region “has become the epicenter of the Covid pandemic.”
- The number of corona virus cases in the six Gulf Arab states doubled in less than a month to surpass 200,000 on 27th May, according to a Reuters’tally, at a time the region’s two biggest economies move to resume activity
- Corona virus deaths in US top 100,000.
- India has become part of ten countries that are in top 10 having corona virus cases.
·Modi’s hubris triggers new standoff with China
Driven by Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s vainglorious jingoism at home and his quest for hegemony in the region, India appears to be triggering another standoff with China – this time in the Ladakh region. According to reports by Indian media sources, the flare-up even led to a scuffle between troops from both sides that resulted in multiple Indian security personnel being detained by Chinese forces. “The situation became very volatile last 27th May when a scuffle between Indian personnel and the Chinese resulted in detention of some of our jawans but later they were released,” NDTV quoted a senior Indian bureaucrat as saying.
- Muslims around the world on Sunday began celebrating Eidul Fitr, a normally festive holiday marking the end of the fasting month of Ramazan, with millions under strict stay-at-home orders and many fearing renewed corona virus outbreaks.
Some countries, including Turkey, Iraq and Jordan, have imposed round-the-clock holiday curfews. But even where many restrictions have been lifted, celebrations will be subdued because of fears of the pandemic and its economic fallout. Saudi Arabia, home to the holy cities of Makkah and Madina, is under a complete lockdown, with residents only permitted to leave their homes to purchase food and medicine.
- Countries where corona virus infections are declining could still face an “immediate second peak” if they let up too soon on measures to halt the outbreak, the World Health Organization (WHO) said on 25th may.
The world is still in the middle of the first wave of the corona virus outbreak, WHO emergencies head Dr Mike Ryan told an online briefing, noting that while cases are declining in many countries they are still increasing in Central and South America, South Asia and Africa. Ryan said epidemics often come in waves, which means that the novel corona virus could come back later this year in places where the first wave has subsided.
- The WHO suspended trials of the drug that Donald Trump has promoted as a corona virus defense, fuelling concerns about the US president’s handling of the pandemic that has killed nearly 100,000 Americans.
Trump has led the push for hydroxychloroquine as a potential shield or treatment for the virus, which has infected nearly 5.5 million people and killed 345,000 around the world, saying he took a course of the drug as a preventative measure. Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro has also heavily promoted hydroxychloroquine while the virus has exploded across nation, which this week became the second most infected in the world after the United States. But the World Health Organization said on Monday it was halting testing of the drug for Covid-19 after studies questioned its safety, including one published Friday that found it actually increased the risk of death.
- US troop pullout from Afghanistan ahead of schedule
Under a deal the US signed with the Taliban in February, the Pentagon was to bring troop levels down from about 12,000 to 8,600 by mid-July, before withdrawing all forces by May 2021. But a senior US defense official said the troop number was already at approximately 8,500, as commanders accelerate the withdrawal over fears of the corona virus.
· Islamic State calls Covid-19 God’s punishment for foes.
Islamic State (IS) said the corona virus pandemic was divine punishment for its enemies, according to an audio broadcast on Thursday, where the militants also vowed more attacks. The person on the tape identified himself as IS spokesperson Abu Hamzah al Quraishi. “God, by his will, sent a punishment to tyrants of this time and their followers … which can’t be seen by the naked eye,” he said, in an allusion to the Covid-19 disease. “Today we are pleased for this punishment of God for you.”
- Salvadoran President Nayib Bukele said on 26th May he uses hydroxychloroquine, the anti-malarial drug touted by US President Donald Trump as a potential corona virus cure, even though internationalhealth experts have questioned its efficacy and have warned of harmful side-effects.
“I use it as a prophylaxis. President Trump uses it as a prophylaxis. Most of the world’s leaders use it as a prophylaxis,” said Bukele during a press conference with US Ambassador to El Salvador Ronald Johnson to announce a US donation of 250 ventilators to the Central-American country.
·China approves decision to enact Hong Kong national security law
China’s National People’s Congress voted to approve a decision to enact a highly controversial national security law in Hong Kong, a move that critics say threatens basic political freedoms and civil liberties in the semi-autonomous territory.
· Gunmen kill dozens in Nigeria massacre, and residents say armed “bandits” attacked five villages in northwest Sokoto state, killing more than 70 people,
Armed criminals on motorcycles killed dozens of people in a string of attacks on villages in the restive northwest of Nigeria, medics and residents said. Dozens of gunmen — described locally as “bandits” —raided five villages close to the border with Niger in Sokoto state late Wednesday, sources told AFP news agency.
· At least 14 Afghan security force members killed in Taliban attack Skirmishes between Taliban fighters and Afghan security forces recommence after a three-day ceasefire expired in Afghanistan.
Taliban fighters stormed an Afghan border post on 29th May, killing at least 14 security force members, officials said, the latest in a series of attacks since the end of a brief ceasefire. Afghan officials confirmed the attack in the early hours of Friday had killed 14 Afghan security force members.
·A Minneapolis policeman accused of killing unarmed African-American George Floyd by kneeling on his neck was taken into custody on 29th May and charged with third-degree murder, officials said.
Derek Chauvin is one of four officers who were fired shortly after an explosive video emerged showing a handcuffed Floyd lying on the street as an officer identified as Chauvin pinned his knee to Floyd’s neck for at least five minutes on 25th May. The death of the 46-year-old Floyd has sparked days of sometimes violent demonstrations in Minneapolis and other US cities over police brutality against African-Americans. So far, hundreds of shops have been damaged and a police station set on fire.
GLOBAL INDICES AS OF 31st May 2020
As Compared to 24th May 2020
|Global indices as of 31st May 2020|
|NASDAQ (May 29)||9,489.87||9368.99|
|FTSE (May 29)||6,076.60||6218.79|
|CAC (May 29)||4,695.44||4771.39|
|DAX (May 29)||11,586.85||11781.13|
|SGX NIFTY (May 30)||9,556.00||9514.00|
|NIKKEI 225 (May 29)||21,877.89||21916.31|
|STRAITS TIMES (May 29)||2,510.75||2515.24|
|HANG SENG (May 29)||22,961.47||23132.76|
|TAIWAN WEIGHTED (May 29)||10,942.16||10944.19|
|KOSPI (May 29)||2,029.60||2028.54|
|SET COMPOSITE (May 29)||1,342.85||1337.51|
|JAKARTA COMPOSITE (May 29)||4,753.61||4716.19|
|SHANGHAI COMPOSITE (May 29)||2,852.35||2846.22|
|Global indices as of 24th May 2020|
|NASDAQ (May 21)||9,284.88||9375.78|
|FTSE (May 22)||5,984.63||6015.25|
|CAC (May 22)||4,464.20||4445.45|
|DAX (May 22)||11,104.52||11065.93|
|SGX NIFTY (May 22)||9,078.00||9035.50|
|NIKKEI 225 (May 22)||20,388.16||20552.31|
|STRAITS TIMES (May 22)||2,499.83||2555.34|
|HANG SENG (May 22)||22,930.14||24280.03|
|TAIWAN WEIGHTED (May 22)||10,811.15||11008.31|
|KOSPI (May 22)||1,970.13||1998.31|
|SET COMPOSITE (May 22)||1,303.97||1320.69|
|JAKARTA COMPOSITE (May 20)||4,545.95||4548.66|
|SHANGHAI COMPOSITE (May 22)||2,813.77||2867.92|
As of 24th May latest on corona Virus
Position as of 30th May 2020 as compared to 23rd May 2020
Cases 30th May
Death 30th May
Cases 23 May
- Three people, including a senior civil servant, Zubaidullah Khan, were shot dead in an act of targeted killing in Mir Ali, North Waziristan, on the first day of Eid, police said.
Khan was an officer of the Information Group and was currently posted as director of Pakistan Housing Authority (PHA) in Islamabad. He was visiting his family village for Eidul Fitr holidays.
- Airbus experts on 26th May initiated a probe into last week’s plane crash that killed 97 people when a Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) Airbus A-320 went down in a crowded neighborhood near Karachi airport.
Initial reports suggest the jet crashed after an apparent engine failure. Aviation authorities said on 26th May they have shared their initial findings with the visiting 11-member team from the European plane maker. The Airbus experts and engineers also visited the crash site of flight PK-8303, where they were given a briefing by officials of the Aircraft Accident Investigation Board,
- As Fazal Rahmaan, 80 and his wife, Wahida Rahmaan, 74, boarded a plane in the Pakistani city of Lahore on 22nd May, their family’s biggest fear was that they might get catch the corona virus on their way to spend the holiday in Karachi.
Instead the couple, who had been married for 54 years, were among the 97 people killed when an Airbus A320, operated by Pakistan International Airlines, crashed into a Karachi neighborhood — Pakistan’s worst air disaster since 2012.
- The Punjab government has approved the use of Actemra, a life-saving drug, for treating critically ill Covid-19 patients in the wake of a sudden rise in the death rate reported by state-run hospitals across the province.
The 400mg inject able drug — an interleukin-6 inhibitor which goes by the generic name of tocilizumab — will be prescribed to patients who develop lung complications and an abnormal level of IL-6 in the blood. The IL-6 is an endogenous chemical which causes inflammation. The price of each dose of the drug (injection) is Rs 60, 000 and it will be given twice to patients under treatment at an Intensive Care Unit (ICU) in a life-threatening condition,” a senior official told.
- Pakistan Army troops shot down two Indian spy drones within a week close to the restive Line of Control (LoC) in Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK).
According to tweets by the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), the Indian quad copters were shot down in Rakhchikri sector along the LoC. The quad copters had intruded on Pakistan’s side of the LoC.
·Actress Uzma Khan accuses Malik Riaz’s daughters of attacking her over love affair
Police have registered a case against business tycoon Malik Riaz’s two daughters, his niece and 15 other persons after a model and actress, Uzma Khan, accused them of forcibly barging into her house and attacking her over an alleged extramarital affair. Malik Riaz, while rejecting all the allegations in a tweet, said, “I categorically rebut this malicious propaganda associating me with a viral video. Usman is not my nephew. I’m appalled at such below the belt attempt to malign me for something I’m not involved in any capacity. I would also like to inform that I’ll be filing defamation cases against anyone who tries to implicate me wrongfully for such disgraceful incidents. A judicial magistrate in Lahore on 29th May issued arrest warrants for three women who angrily stormed a house in the city’s DHA neighborhoods where actor Uzma Khan was staying and allegedly tortured Uzma and her sister.
- The federal government has prepared draft for Rs 7, 570 billion federal budget 2010-21. The draft will be finalized in the first ten days of June and will be sent to federal cabinet for approval.
The budget will be presented in the parliament on June 12. According to sources in the Ministry of Finance, Rs1,000 billion is also expected to be allocated for dealing with corona virus pandemic and for providing relief to the business community. In the budget, salaries and pensions of government employees are likely to be hiked by 20 percent. In addition, two ad hoc reliefs are expected to be integrated in the salaries.
|F.C Exchange Rates of PKR as of 31st May 2020 as compared to 24th May 2020|
|Countries||PKR rate as of 24th May 2020||PKR rate as of 31st May 2020|
|Saudi Arabia Rial||43.80||43.00|
Pakistan Stock Exchange Indices
As of 31st May 2020 As Compared
To 24th May 2020
|Position as of 31st May 2020|
|Symbols||KSE100 Index||PSX-KMI All Shares Index|
|Advance 174 (Curr)||Current 33931.23||Current 16995.33|
|Decline 125 (High)||High 34048.56||High 17052.67|
|Unchanged 18 (Low)||Low 33695.42||Low 16833.69|
|Total Change 317||235.81||161.64|
|Position as of 24th May 2020|
|Symbols||KSE100 Index||PSX-KMI All Shares Index|
|Advance 133 (Curr)||Current 33836.61||Current 16890.23|
|Decline 167 (High)||High 34049.00||High 16966.57|
|Unchanged 17 (Low)||Low 33757.37||Low 16846.08|
|Total change 317||-96.20||-10.00|


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Hurricane Sandy: NEFCU Receives Small Business Loan Expeditor Approval
The $1.9 billion NEFCU said it can now expedite business loans and lines of credit to help those recovering from the devastation of Hurricane Sandy.
The Westbury, N.Y.-based cooperative said it recently received NCUA approval to become a small business loan expeditor.
- SANDY NEWS: Nov. 14, 2012 MCU Antes Up $25,000 for Relief
- SANDY NEWS: Nov. 14, 2012 CUAid Passes $175,000 Mark
The designation allows NEFCU to streamline the loan application and underwriting process with the singular goal of making business loans and lines of credit as readily available to members as possible, according to the Long Island credit union.
“We know that Hurricane Sandy brought significant losses to many of our members, neighbors and communities. NEFCU is pleased to be able to honor our longstanding tradition of providing real value to our membership, further supported by this NCUA designation,” said Edward Paternostro, president/CEO of NEFCU.
After Hurricane Sandy hit, the credit union rolled several forms of relief to assist impacted members including loan deferrals and discounts on auto loans.
NEFCU serves nearly 150,000 members.


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The PGA Tour announced via Twitter that Tiger Woods has comitted to play in the 2015 Wyndham Championship in Greensboro, N.C., next week.
This marks the first time in the tournament's history that Woods will play.
Woods has five holes left to play in the rain-delayed PGA Championship but will most likely miss the cut, as he is 4 over par.
The only way Woods can qualify for the Fed Ex Cup Championship is to play in the Wyndham and win or finish second.
Woods is 187th on the Fed Ex Cup points list and must be in the top 125.

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