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The Arrogant Worms bring their unique brand of Canadian musical comedy to Mission’s Clarke Theatre on March 14.
They are celebrating their 20th anniversary this year with the release of Hindsight 20/20, a greatest hits album that features hits like Canada is Really Big, Celine Dion and a new dance remix of the classic The Last Saskatchewan Pirate.
Sensing a desperate public need for musical comedy, The Arrogant Worms formed in Kingston, Ont. in 1991. Mike McCormick, Chris Patterson and Trevor Strong have since released 13 albums.
Each consists mostly of independent tracks paying homage, always humourously, to different genres and topics.Rock, folk, ballads, country, Celtic folk and children’s music have all come under the Worm’s satirical guns. When not spoofing a particular music style, the trio’s material pokes fun at various aspects of daily life in Canada with songs like Me Like Hockey, We are the Beaver, I Am Not American and Proud to Be Canadian.
The shows are billed as “fast, furious and family friendly.”
In recent years, The Arrogant Worms have donated their time to the cause of literacy in Canada through Frontier College and were awarded the Peter Gzowski Award for their efforts.
The Clarke Theatre (604-820-3961) is located at 33700 Prentis Ave. in Mission. Advance tickets are on sale for $22.50 (plus facility fees and service charges) at all Ticketmaster locations or $25 at the door. The show starts at 7:30 p.m., with doors opening at 7 p.m.
For more information visit www.arrogantworms.com.


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A thug who assaulted three former partners faces more time in prison.
At Kilmarnock Sheriff Court last week, a jury unanimously convicted Kris Auld, 23, on a total of five charges – all related to domestic abuse and violence and spanning almost six years.
In August last year Auld was sentenced to three years and nine months for similar offences.
The most serious was the horrific abduction and assault on one of the women who also featured in the most recent case.
At that time he also pleaded guilty to terrorising another ex-girlfriend and petrol-bombing a car.
During last week’s trial, the jury heard of Auld’s controlling behaviour, as well as violence.
One victim told how an argument broke out as the couple celebrated Auld’s 18th birthday at the Dunure Inn.
The row, she said, followed his discovery that she had a Twitter account – which she had not used.
In what she described as a “one way argument”, he called her a “f***ing cow”.
He then pushed her into a ditch, injuring her foot.
The woman also described being chased through the streets of Kilmarnock by Auld, when she was so terrified that she grabbed the arm of a stranger.
On another occasion, she said, he had kicked her on the face.
And Auld had threatened: “I’m going to go to my gran’s to get knives. I’m going to f***ing kill you.”
A long-time friend of the same woman told how she turned up at her house early in the morning, clad only in her pyjamas and a hoodie.
The witness said: “She burst in the front door and ran up the stairs, screaming ‘He’s going to kill me. He’s going to kill me.”
Another victim – the woman who also featured in the abduction case – told the court of eight occasions when the accused had been violent towards her.
And she said that his behaviour has escalated when she became pregnant with his child.
The woman told the jury of one incident when Auld had wrecked his own house, saying that he had thrown a vodka bottle and a sharply-edged broom handle at her.
His behaviour was so bad that she feared for her unborn baby.
“I was scared I was going to have a miscarriage,” she said.
On one occasion Auld threatened: “I’m going to kill you when we get home. You better sleep with one eye open.”
Sheriff Alistair Watson deferred sentence until July 6 for background reports.

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A small purple ribbon pinned to Broncos players, staff and community partners sent a powerful message at the Captain’s Run at Red Hill on Thursday morning.
Leading from the front, skipper Adam Reynolds and senior player Kurt Capewell, along with coach Kevin Walters and Head of Football Ben Ikin marked the club’s strong statement and support of Domestic and Family Violence Prevention Month, in Queensland.
“The share of voice the Brisbane Broncos have in the community can’t be understated and therefore we have to acknowledge that comes with a certain level of responsibility and to be able to get behind the Queensland Police and this prevention of domestic violence message is really important for us as an organisation,” Ikin said.
This year’s theme, ‘All of us together’, is a chance for the club’s key football figureheads to unite alongside Queensland Police and our two Brisbane-based Charity Partners, RizeUp and StandbyU.
“It’s also in terms of our players, understanding who they are, how they can affect change and how they take that back into their own lives," Ikin said.
“When you play for a club like the Brisbane Broncos, you’re representing something bigger than yourself and if we can help them on that journey, the upshot is not only will that improve performance but they’ll end up being better people, and we’ll help drive community change.”
State-wide, Queensland Police attend more than 300 family and domestic violence occurrences every day.
“That’s why we certainly encourage and support organisations such as the Broncos to come on board and help us get the message out to there to promote such an important message across out community and hopefully bring those perpetrators to account and certainly increase awareness and help those victims involved,” Inspector Adam Guilds said.
“It’s about the families involved, it’s about the young children who look up to the players and the impact the players can have on the children in particularly, being positive role models and showing they support prevention against domestic and family violence, it certainly helps spread the message.”
Broncos staff and players will don the purple awareness ribbon at Friday night’s Magic Round game against Manly, and at other times during the month.
StandbyU founder Chris Boyle said shining a proactive light on awareness of the issue, sadly prolific in most recent years, is the first step in helping victims or those at risk feel visible.
“The whole of community coming together and understanding the challenges as opposed to just the headlines that happen when something tragic happens is really important, it’s about talking about solution and prevention," Boyle said.
Danielle Appi, from support agency and Broncos Charity Partner RizeUp, said the time is now to say domestic violence is ‘Not ok, not now, not ever.’
“This month is really important to turn that spotlight onto the beast in the corner, bring it out into the open and say as a society, we’re not going to stand for it, enough’s enough," Appi said.
“Feeling safe and secure in your own home is a fundamental human right, and this month is a brilliant opportunity to get that message out there.”
Queensland Police’s education team will have a prescence in the outside plaza at Suncorp Stadium over the weekend, encouraging others to keep the conversation and support going, ahead of a big few days of footy.
For more information on DFVP Month and events happening across Queensland, visit here.


Kentucky High School Basketball - Owensboro overwhelms ApolloFebruary 1, 2019: Owensboro, KY 42301
Fans at Friday's league challenge between the Owensboro Red Devils (Owensboro, KY) and the visiting Apollo Eagles (Owensboro, KY), saw Owensboro's basketball squad wallop Apollo by a count of 80-43.
With the victory, Owensboro upgrades its record to 15-7 on the campaign. The Red Devils travel to Bowling Green (Bowling Green, KY) to play the Purples in a non-league challenge on Tuesday, February 5. The Purples come into the challenge with a record of 18-4.
Next up, the Eagles play the Union County Braves (Morganfield, KY) in a non-league challenge, on Saturday, February 2. Apollo will attempt to upgrade on its 3-20 season record.


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Another school year is nearly upon us, and that means it’s time to start thinking about what to make for lunches! The Murphy’s team has pulled together a few of our favourite healthy and easy-to-follow recipes from across the internet that the kids will love to eat and that you’ll love to make!
Best-Ever Grilled Cheese (from bon appetit)
- 2 slices ½”-thick Pullman or other white bread
- 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
- 2 ounces thinly sliced American cheese or cheddar (about 4 slices)
- Freshly ground black pepper
- Campbell’s Tomato Soup (for serving; optional)
Place bread on a cutting board and spread mayonnaise over top side of each; this is key to a golden, delectable crunch. Heat a small skillet (nonstick, ideally) over medium. Slide in half of butter. When it melts, place 1 slice of bread, mayonnaise side down, in skillet; top with cheese; season with pepper. Top with second slice of bread, mayonnaise side up. When underside is golden brown, about 4 minutes, turn sandwich and add remaining butter to skillet. Press down on sandwich to encourage even browning and to help melt cheese—be gentle, don’t smash it. Cook until second side is golden brown and cheese is melted. Eat immediately, preferably with soup.
ABC Salad Toss (from Taste of Home)
- 1 package (12 ounces) broccoli coleslaw mix
- 1 package (8 ounces) ready-to-serve salad greens
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 2 teaspoons olive oil
- 8 ounces Colby-Monterey Jack cheese, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
- 1 medium apple, chopped
- 1 cup seedless red grapes, halved
- 1/4 cup raisins
- 1 medium banana, sliced
In a large bowl, combine coleslaw mix and salad greens. Whisk together mayonnaise, sugar and oil; stir in cheese, apple, grapes and raisins. Pour over salad; toss to coat. Top with banana slices.
One-Pot Mac & Cheese (from Today's Parent)
- 2 1/2 cups skim milk
- 1 cup water
- 1 tbsp butter
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 2 cups elbow macaroni
- 3 cups finely grated old cheddar
- 1/2 cup mascarpone
- 2 tsp Dijon mustard , (optional)
- Boil milk with water, butter and salt in a pot over medium.
- Add macaroni. Cook, stirring often, until macaroni is tender, 10 to 12 min. (It’s OK if it’s a little saucy.)
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President Donald Trump’s legal team eviscerated the DOJ in a court filing related to the ongoing battle over the 45th president’s request that a special master be appointed to oversee the documents seized by the FBI from August’s shocking raid on his Florida home.
Per The Washington Examiner, Trump’s attorneys took aim at alleged violations of the president’s constitutional rights, particularly as it relates to the Fourth Amendment. For reference, the Fourth Amendment cites the following:
“The right of the people to be secure in their persons, houses, papers, and effects, against unreasonable searches and seizures, shall not be violated, and no Warrants shall issue, but upon probable cause, supported by Oath or affirmation, and particularly describing the place to be searched, and the persons or things to be seized.”
Trump’s legal team argued in the filing that, “The convoluted theory, which appears to be that the Biden administration will not allow President Trump to assert executive privilege and consequently he has ‘no right’ to possess Presidential documents, and that, therefore, he has no standing to object to their seizure, is contrary to the well-established doctrine of standing. It is the reasonable expectation of privacy in one’s home that triggers the obvious standing of the homeowner to contest a search on this premises.”
Further, the DOJ’s previous response to Trump’s special master request stated: “Plaintiff’s motion to appoint a special master, enjoin further review of seized materials, and require the return of seized items fails for multiple, independent reasons. As an initial matter, the former President lacks standing to seek judicial relief or oversight as to Presidential records because those records do not belong to him.”
However, Trump’s legal team has countered the DOJ’s pushback in their filing by asserting that the “purported justification for the initiation of this criminal probe” was the alleged “discovery of sensitive information contained with 15 boxes of Presidential records.” They added, “the notion that Presidential records would contain sensitive information should have never been cause for alarm.”


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If you’re in the market for a new LED screen, one of the most important factors is its contrast ratio. But what exactly is contrast ratio, and why does it matter for your viewing experience? In this article, we’ll dive into the world of contrast ratios and explore their impact on the quality of your LED screen.
Understanding Contrast Ratio
In simple terms, the CR measures the difference between an image’s brightest and darkest parts. This difference is expressed as a ratio, such as 1000:1, indicating that the image’s most brilliant part is 1000 times brighter than the darkest part.
High CR are generally desirable because the screen can display a broader range of colors and shades, resulting in a more detailed and lifelike image. However, achieving high CR is not always straightforward and involves several factors, including the type of panel used, the backlighting technology, and the screen’s ability to display deep blacks.
The Impact Of Contrast Ratio On Image Quality
The contrast ratios of your LED screen can significantly impact its overall image quality. A low contrast ratio can result in images that look washed out and lack detail and depth. On the other hand, high contrast ratios can make images appear more vibrant and dynamic, with rich colors and deep blacks.
One of the main advantages of LED screens is their ability to produce high CR, particularly when compared to older technologies such as CRT or plasma displays. LED screens use an array of tiny light-emitting diodes to create the image, allowing for more precise control over brightness levels and a more comprehensive range of colors.
Choosing The Right Contrast Ratio For Your Needs
When choosing an LED screen, it’s essential to consider your specific needs and use cases. For example, if you’re primarily using your screen for gaming or watching movies, a higher CR may be more important to you than if you’re using it for general productivity tasks.
It’s also worth noting that the CR advertised by manufacturers may not always accurately reflect real-world performance. Some manufacturers use dynamic CR, which adjust the brightness of the backlight dynamically to improve contrast in certain situations. While this can result in a higher advertised contrast ratio, it may not necessarily translate to better image quality.
1. What is the ideal contrast ratio for an LED screen?
There is no one-size-fits-all answer to this question. Ideal contrast ratios will vary depending on your needs and use cases. Higher contrast ratios are desirable for gaming and movies, while lower contrast ratios may be sufficient for general productivity tasks.
2. Can the contrast ratio of an LED screen be adjusted?
Yes, the CR of most LED screens can be adjusted in the settings menu. However, it’s worth noting that changing the contrast ratios may also impact other aspects of image quality, such as color accuracy.
3. Do all LED screens have the same CR?
No, the contrast ratios of LED screens can vary significantly depending on several factors. It includes the type of panel used, the backlighting technology, and the screen’s ability to display deep blacks.
4. Is a higher CR always better?
Not necessarily. While higher contrast ratios can result in more vibrant and dynamic images, it’s essential to consider your specific needs and use cases when choosing a screen. In some situations, such as when using your screen in a bright room, lower contrast ratios may be more suitable as they can help reduce glare and improve visibility.
5. How can I test the CR of my LED screen?
There are several ways to test the contrast ratio of your LED screen, including using calibration software or performing a visual test with a test image. However, remember that your screen’s performance may vary depending on ambient lighting and viewing angle.
6. What is the ideal CR for an LED screen?
There is no one-size-fits-all answer to this question, as the ideal CR for an LED screen can vary depending on factors such as screen size, resolution, and intended use. Generally, a higher CR will provide better image quality, but balancing this with other factors, such as brightness and color accuracy, is crucial.
7. How can I optimize it on my LED screen?
There are several ways to optimize the CR of your LED screen. It includes adjusting the brightness and contrast settings, ensuring proper calibration, and minimizing ambient lighting. It’s also important to consider the environment in which your screen will be used, as factors such as room lighting and screen placement can significantly impact image quality.
In summary, the CR is an essential factor to consider when purchasing an LED screen. High contrast ratios can result in more vibrant and lifelike images. Meanwhile, low CR can make pictures appear washed out and lacking in detail.
When choosing a screen, it’s essential to consider your specific needs and use cases and to look beyond the advertised CR to ensure you’re getting the best possible image quality.


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- Pedestrian killed during traffic collision on I-55 (10/23/16)6
- Scott County Sheriff Rick Walter faces challenge from criminal investigator Wes Drury (10/21/16)8
- Shooting injures two people in Cape early Tuesday (10/19/16)34
- 18-year-old killed in one-car crash Thursday morning (10/21/16)1
- Man arrested after dispute at school spurs brief lockdown (10/21/16)6
- 'I feel for them' (10/20/16)1
- Perry County: A great place to find home away from home (10/14/16)
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Major Beijing hospital closed amid widening SARS outbreak
BEIJING -- A major hospital in China's capital was closed Thursday amid a SARS outbreak, and patients and more than 2,000 employees were under observation for the disease, an official said.
The People's Hospital of Peking University was being disinfected, said an official of the university management office, who would give only his surname, Sun. He said the closure was related to SARS.
The hospital's Web site says it has 1,020 beds, but Sun said he didn't know how many patients were in the hospital at the time.
All were transferred to one of six hospitals in Beijing designated to handle severe acute respiratory syndrome, Sun said.
People's Hospital's 2,262 employees also were sent to the designated hospitals for observation, he said.
Such observation usually is done in isolation wards, but it wasn't immediately clear whether all of those involved would be quarantined.


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While I usually look forward to May and the greening up and drying out that occurs, this year has seen record rainfalls that have saturated the pastures and fields.
Because last year warmed up so quickly in April, it makes this cold and wet beginning to the month seem so out of the ordinary. Pastures that were green and dry in April last year have still not dried out. Traveling around the county during the past couple of weeks was a depressing sight. Many fields were flooded with standing water and even fields with tile drainage were saturated. This week's sunny weather has started drying things out, but I imagine it will take more than a few days.
According to the National Agricultural Statistics Service, this growing season's precipitation is already 4.45 inches more than normal. Although preliminary planting intentions were reported to indicate increased plantings of corn, soybeans, barley, wheat and dry hay, as of May 8 most Clinton County farmers have been unable to begin planting. Normally, small grains and alfalfa/grass plantings can be done in April and early May followed by corn and soybeans as the ground warms up.
The recent weather will make it much more difficult for local farmers to get their crops planted on schedule. In an article by Miner Institute Agronomist Ev Thomas in the May 2011 Farm Report, he suggests that farmers should wait on forage seedings in order to finish corn planting by June 1. Thomas also says that when the time is right, getting your corn planted should be a priority.
Because our growing season is relatively short, crops that are late in being planted may have lower yields than expected. With the price of grains like corn and soybeans at record highs, many farmers reportedly planned to increase acreage of corn planting to reduce their need for purchased grains. While it may seem odd, Clinton County farms have, on average, some of the highest corn yields in New York State.


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Congress Facing Heavy Schedule Of Tough Issues
By ADAM CLYMER,
Published: September 7, 1993
WASHINGTON, Sept. 6— Congress will return from vacation on Tuesday to confront the heaviest variety of complex legislative issues it has faced in many years, while hoping to improve its standing with the public by seeking solutions to the nation's toughest problems.
None of this fall's issues may prove to be as challenging as the budget bill, which barely passed in both houses last month. But the vote on the North American Free Trade Agreement may be as close, and the health care overhaul may be even more complicated, even though both may well attract a level of bipartisan cooperation all but unseen in the 103d Congress. Heavy Fall Schedule
The scope of the agenda awes many lawmakers. Even without health and trade, Congress will have a heavy fall schedule with commitments to act on these issues:
*Additional spending cuts, which will be needed because in August Congressional leaders fell $4 billion short of their goal of $500 billion in deficit reduction.
*Crime and handgun control, which will be back after a Republican filibuster killed the legislation in the Senate last year. The House passed the measure 205 to 203 in 1991.
*Campaign finance, with neither party wanting to give the other any possible advantage and incumbents generally seeing the current system as satisfactory because it elected them.
*Procedural changes within Congress itself, but like legislation on lobbying and campaign spending, this seems to many legislators like pandering to noisy reformers.
*Immigration, but while there is widespread agreement on the need to tighten up on phony claims of asylum, the agreement begins to unravel with the tugs of civil liberties claims.
The priority list does not stop there. The savings and loan cleanup still needs money. The extension on unemployment benefits is about to expire. Republicans fear that education legislation is aimed at too much national control. And abortion is almost certain to cause sharp legislative battles.
One reason the 103d Congress faces so many contentious issues is that once the Clinton Administration was in office, Congress quickly disposed of the easy ones -- all the bills that it had agreed on last year but that President George Bush had vetoed, like family leave and simplified voter registration.
Once the Senate passes the final version of the national service bill on Tuesday or Wednesday, Representative Barbara B. Kennelly of Connecticut, a chief deputy whip, said, "I don't think anything easy is left, even appropriations."
Representative Dan Rostenkowski, the Illinois Democrat who heads the Ways and Means Committee, worries that if all the Clinton Administration priorities are acted on, "You're going to have us fighting battles all over the Congressional map." Drowning Other Issues?
Attracting sufficient public attention for issues beyond trade and health is the frequently voiced Congressional concern.
Among those expressing concern is Representative Charles E. Schumer, a Brooklyn Democrat who is seeking action on crime, immigration and access to abortion clinics. "I just hope the whirlpools of Nafta and health care won't drown everything else," he said.
One of the capital's serious students of Congress, Thomas E. Mann of the Brookings Institution, said he thought legislators might be selling themselves short. Mr. Mann said that while it would have been impossible to do the budget and health care simultaneously, the current agenda is not too big.
"Congress can walk and chew gum at the same time," he said. "The Congress always handles many things at once."
Although "the media is all hyped to the story of 'overload,' " Mr. Mann said, "Congress is a decentralized body, capable of processing a whole lot of things at once."
An internal view of the problem of "overload" was offered by the Senate majority leader, George J. Mitchell of Maine, who said last week that he had just returned from climbing Maine's mile-high Mount Katahdin.
"You were up so high and it was so forbidding," Mr. Mitchell said, "so if you looked beyond the next rock, you might not take a step." He said the lesson that veteran climbers gave him to take back to the Senate was, "Take it one step and one handhold at a time."
If Republicans are true to their word, some of the steps this fall may prove less slippery than the legislative terrain Mr. Mitchell had to tramp through this spring and summer with President Clinton's economic stimulus and budget bills. Senator Bob Dole of Kansas, the minority leader, said home-state residents he had been talking with were "pleased that we have some issues we may work together on."
The trade agreement is one. Representative Robert H. Michel of Illinois, the House minority leader, said of the pact, "The President can count on more support on our side than his side."
It is more than an opportunity to appear cooperative, although Republicans have been concerned that their antagonism to many Clinton programs was stamping them as obstructionists.
The trade agreement, basically negotiated by Mr. Bush, is a measure that Republicans can approach with enthusiasm. Senator John C. Danforth, Republican of Missouri, said that the last six months were "a real downer," but that the trade agreement would show "it's a good thing to have Republicans engaged in the business of governing."


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There are numerous illusions about the “Arab Spring”, some of which are apparent and clear to any observer, whilst others may require years or even decades for us to uncover.
Ever since popular uprisings erupted in a number of Arab capital cities, there have been a number of widespread claims that are thought to reflect reality but which in fact are nothing more than “wishful thinking”. These represent nothing more than the hopes for the future of society, and the results of the so-called “revolution” that has taken place in more than one Arab state. For example, there has been much exaggeration with regards to the assessment of the true role played by social networking websites such as Facebook, Twitter and others, whilst online activists have been portrayed as possessing greater significance than they truly deserve.
Without a doubt, some people lent unjustifiable credibility to damning accounts of former regimes, whether real or fictional, as well as the causes that led to the current clashes. There has also been a lenient handling and characterisation of the slogans raised by some young enthusiastic revolutionaries, such as those demanding “dignity”, “freedom”, “democracy” and “human rights.” There have been many hasty comparisons between the Arab popular uprisings and the European revolutions that erupted and overthrew empires in 1848, or the collapse of the Berlin Wall in 1989, not to mention other [positive] comparisons. However, the most significant illusion, which was exposed quickly, was the claim that such revolutions were peaceful or that they were free from any ideological or traditional bias.
We are not mistaken in saying that the majority of Arab revolutions included some violence, and were not free from ideological influence (leftists and Islamists) or traditional biases such as sectarianism, ethnicity and regionalism. The story that “non-politicized” youths staged peaceful revolutions against despotic regimes, with the aim of restoring political and social life, is therefore an inaccurate description.
It is true that there were indeed “idealists” who simply wanted to topple the former regimes, yet the opposition forces in the street never abstained from engaging in violence, sabotage, religious extremism, left-wing (anti-institutional) intransigence, and the use of sectarian and regionalist slogans.
The problems in Arab societies were clearly present, yet at the very peak of clashes between the regime and the people, the media and foreign observers – both awestruck – were indifferent to these differences – or structural imbalances – within the fabric of the opposition, claiming that we were simply experiencing a new stage in the history of the Middle East. However, as soon as the previous regimes fell, by coups or armed force, social ills and bias resurfaced, placing the futures of these countries – and even their internal unity – in real jeopardy.
Consider the Egyptian model, where sectarian violence suddenly erupted (last Sunday) between the Copts and the army, during which at least 24 people were killed and hundreds more were injured. Despite all that is being said about the peaceful revolution in Egypt, the incidents of armed violence and fierce confrontations between the demonstrations and the army reveal a state of continual deadlock in the security and economic arenas.
The military wants to initiate a transitional period via elections to hand over power to traditional parties and, at the same time, maintain its privileges and independence. Meanwhile, youth activists are seeking to stage a genuine revolution on the ground, beginning with a redrafting of the constitution and potentially including the trial of the military apparatus. It is for this reason that the Egyptian Supreme Council of the Armed Forces [SCAF] has found itself at a real impasse, because from the very beginning it was not honest enough to say that it had staged a military coup. By keeping pace with the youth and even using the “revolution” slogan, the military has placed itself in a state of confrontation with the raging and undisciplined masses seeking to carry out radical change.
If every group feels it can, or at least has the right to, change the principles and conditions of civil peace, as well as the political and social balance in the country, then why are the Copts being denied this?
In Libya, demonstrations transformed over the space of a few days into a civil war that necessitated foreign military intervention. In Bahrain, the sectarian and radical Shiite slogans dominated all other causes. As for Syria, the state is now divided between sectarian and ethnic demarcation lines, whereas in Yemen there is a tribal and sectarian undercurrent in the struggle between the President and his party on the one hand, and the allied tribal, sectarian, and political forces who oppose him on the other. Even in Tunisia, the “birthplace of the Arab Spring”, some experienced political leaders who were entrusted to undertake the transitional period have attempted to curb the revolutionary fever and reduce the aspirations of the revolutionaries. However, they were surprised to see hundreds of Islamists breaking into the offices of a private television channel to forcibly shut it down. Despite the transitional government’s attempts to perform its role as a caretaker government and prepare for the upcoming elections, tension and insecurity continues to exist in some areas.
Those who advocate the “Arab Spring” argue that what we are experiencing is nothing more than the inevitable result of the previous regimes’ policies, and that the transitional process may require an indeterminate amount of time before all these states are able to return to normal. No one can estimate the amount of time required until this can happen, but they [the Arab Spring advocates] do guarantee that the future will be better than the past.
So far, over 30,000 people have been killed in the states involved in the “Arab Spring”. The numbers may be so high because of the civil war in Libya, but we must remember that countries such as Syria and Yemen could slide into open conflict at any time.
According to a report by “Geopolicity” the Arab Spring states have sustained losses exceeding $56 billion, whilst the gross national income of Libya has declined by 84 percent, and the gross national income of Yemen has declined by 77 percent (The Cost of the Arab Spring, October 2011). In Egypt, SCAF has been unable to restore a sense of normality in light of the weekly one-million strong demonstrations that cripple state institutions, and the violations being committed under the pretext of freedom of expression.
Egyptian financial reserves abroad have declined from $29.8 billion to $19.4 billion, a sum that is not sufficient even to meet the requirements of Egyptian imports for 4 months. When we take all these figures into account, one must admit that the claim of peaceful Arab revolutions was nothing more than wishful thinking, and far from the truth. However, it is crucial that there is now a peaceful exchange of power. The results of the forthcoming elections must be respected, with no intentions of violating the principles of social co-existence between different sects and components of society.
In Sharon Nepstad’s book, ” Nonviolent Revolutions: Civil Resistance in the Late 20th Century” (2010), the author explains that when civil opposition resorts to arms, the situation often shifts into a lasting conflict between social components, often exacerbated by international sanctions which provide repressive regimes with additional tools to exploit the political situation. However, in rare cases where the opposition uses purely peaceful means, whereby it does not challenge the military or the security apparatus, it can gain social acceptance, thereby granting the country an opportunity to distance itself from the culture of the past.
The greatest challenge facing the “Arab Spring” is distancing itself from violence and politicization. If it fails to do so, the region will not benefit from this period and will only incur more failures and shortcomings. Indeed, the previous regimes were abhorrent, but the situation will not be rectified if the opposition is even more aggressive. Gandhi once said “I object to violence because when it appears to do good, the good is only temporary; the evil it does is permanent.”


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We are very happy that once again our filmmakers have the opportunity to show their talent around the world, thanks to our partner festivals. The next stop on our ÉCU-on-the-Road tour is Aarhus Independent Pixels in Denmark! We will be presenting a special screening program of ÉCU 2014 winning films:
– CLOSED BOX, dramatic short by Riccardo Salvetti and Gianfranco Boattini (Italy)
– SECOND WIND, experimental film by Sergey Tsyss (Russia)
– 216 MONTHS, dramatic short by Valentin Potier and Frédéric Potier (France)
– JIMINY, student film by Arthur Molard (France)
– CHAINS OF LOVE, student film by Martina Plura (Germany)
Aarhus Independent Pixels will be held on October 17 -19th. 40 of the best Nordic and young talents in filmmaking and photography will compete in the four festival categories: The Independent Short Short (narrative short film less than 5 min.), The Independent Short (narrative short film less than 30 min.), The Independent Photo (art photography – single product), The Independent Photo Series (art photography – 2-10 products).
There are various activities organized during the festival: together with ÉCU 2014 special screening, also films from Rome Independent Film Festival, Tyrolean Independent Film Festival, Raindance Film Festival and Independent Days Film Festival will be screened. Also there will be photography exhibitions, workshops, lectures, artist talks, contests of creativity… For each event, 40 free tickets are available, hurry up to book them on the festival website!
The festival will be held at the beautiful and historical Aarhus Art Academy, which was founded in 1963 and has, since then, significantly contributed to the artists’ education and to the cultural life of the city. We heartily urge you to not miss this festival as well as the occasion to visit this beautiful and bustling city, famous for its lively student atmosphere and its flourishing artistic scene.

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Despite the challenges COVID-19 presented in 2020, COBA Precision has pushed forward with a number of initiatives in order to further its capabilities. The team has seized an opportunity to design and manufacture injection moulding tools for the very first time. Developments in 2020 included in-house design capability for injection mould tooling and investment in 3D CAD and Mouldflow analysis packages to support this new venture.
A tooling design process was created and used to enable a collaborative and decisive move into tool design and manufacture. Without the support of our colleagues at COBA Plastics Moulding and an appetite to design and make tools ‘in-group’, this would not have been possible. The new tools will replace a single tool currently in production for one of CPM’s valued customers.
Two tools have been designed and manufactured, with most of the engineering, and machining and finishing operations being completed in-house, however, the requirement for EDM spark erosion and mould tool polishing required some operations to be outsourced. We are looking at bringing these capabilities in-house in the future.
The first tool was assembled in week 2, 2021 with the second tool to be completed by week 5. Progress was tracked using in-house production planning templates and plans with short interval control to ensure progress was smooth, and if problems occurred, they could be dealt with decisively.
The process has gone well, we have captured several positives and ‘even better ifs’, and these will be reviewed as we continue our journey with Injection mould tool design and manufacture. The tools will be trialled at COBA Plastics Moulding before they are released into live production. It is also hoped that these tools will be the first of many.
Gary Dunmore Engineering Manager commented ‘this is an exciting opportunity to complement our group design and manufacturing capabilities, we hope to continue this into 2021 with the support of our engineering and COBA Plastics team.’


text: ThyssenKrupp, Germany\'s biggest steel maker, may call off a deal to buy major civilian shipbuilding assets of Abu Dhabi MAR, UAE\'s leading yacht maker. The German firm which makes submarines, superyachts, engineering plants and elevators, told local media that the deal is not moving forward and is likely to fall apart. Abu Dhabi MAR, a group that specializes in building and refitting yachts, said last year it held orders worth more than Dh5.33bn and employed more than 2,000 people worldwide. The group is 70 per cent owned by the Al Ain International Group and 30 per cent by Privinvest. ThyssenKrupp is also splitting off its non-core businesses, including stainless steel unit, Europe\'s largest producer, as part of a €10bn divestment plan. The firm wants to refocus on its car parts arm.


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Recently, it was reported in the Philadelphia Inquirer that Governor Wolf’s largest campaign contributor to his re-election effort is a political action committee (PAC) called “Fairness PA,” which was reported to have given $1 million dollars to Governor Wolf’s campaign in 2017. According to a series of investigative reports by this media outlet, this PAC funnels money to politicians from plaintiff’s attorneys, pharmacies, and others involved in charging outrageous amounts of money for unproven, non-FDA approved compound medications. These questionable compounded medications are used to treat injured workers through the workers’ compensation system.
In September of 2017, it was reported that the “Workers First” pharmacy was at one time partly owned by attorneys of the Pond Lehocky law firm, which represents claimants in workers’ compensation cases. It was further reported that the law firm was sending clients to their network of doctors, and urging that prescriptions be filled at the law firm’s pharmacy, “Workers First.” The “Workers First” pharmacy specializes in filling scripts for compound pain relief creams which are not FDA approved, nor has their efficacy been tested or proven. The pharmacy reportedly charged employers and workers’ compensation carriers $4,300 for some of these compound creams, even though the ingredients can be purchased for a fraction of that cost!
On March 12th, in a move rich with irony, Governor Wolf unveiled his “Citizens First” ethics reform plan that seeks to impose campaign contribution limits on individuals and political action committees in Pennsylvania. Perhaps he got the name “Citizens First” from the aforementioned “Workers First” pharmacy! If the governor is truly serious about reforming the campaign finance system, he should start by returning the $1 million dollars to those perpetrating this scam!
At the same time all of this is happening, the legislature is trying to act to stop this scheme. Senate Bill 936 is currently making its way through the General Assembly. This bill would curtail the dangerous practice of profiting off unproven, non-FDA approved compound creams as well as help reduce opioid addiction among injured workers. Senate Bill 936, perhaps not coincidentally, is vehemently opposed by many of those contributing to the PAC that gave the Governor $1 million!
The Pennsylvania Coalition for Civil Justice Reform is a statewide, nonpartisan alliance of organizations dedicated to bringing fairness to our courts by elevating awareness of civil justice issues and advocating for legal reform in the legislature. As Gov. Wolf has publicly spoken up about the need for campaign finance reform, we’re calling on him to set the example by returning the $1 million dollars in campaign contributions he received from ‘Fairness PA.’ At the same time, to reverse the course of this dangerous practice and help stem the tide of opioid addiction in injured workers, the Governor should urge lawmakers to pass S.B. 936. If the Governor is going to talk the talk, it’s time for him to walk the walk!


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London Arts & Events Platform
Unmasked presents The Horrorist Live
Saturday 09 June 2018 at Electrowerkz
Oliver Chesler is one of the best known and loved electronic musicians.
Recording since 1989 he has released over 80 12" singles and 3 full length albums. In 2001 he had a Number 1 hit on the German Dance Charts (DDC) with the song "One Night in NYC" and in 2004 his album "Manic Panic" went to Number 1 on the German Alternative Chart (DAC). The scope of his music catalogue is huge and he has recorded for every major label (Universal, Sony, Warner, Koch) and all the best known techno labels (Tresor, Industrial Strength, Neue Heimat). His subsequent albums “Attack Decay” (2007) and “Joyless Pleasure” (2011) have been met with rave reviews! His newest album “Fire Funmania” was released in January 2013.
In 1997 Oliver Chesler started the hugely respected Things to Come Records. Originally a business decision to take control of his own royalties the label has also given The Horrorist and other TTC label artists freedom to produce the music they like. Oliver Chesler is one of the few artists and label-owners making something new, groundbreaking, and original that gets wider acclaim.
The Horrorist is a sensational live act. A mixture of industrial attitude and punk style with synth-techno music. Playing a set that goes from minimal or new wave all the way to hardcore and everything in between, there is something for everyone. But the biggest thing about the Horrorist's sets is the interactivity that comes with having a live performer that a crowd is capable of understanding. The show is comprised of Chesler's in your face vocals, video projection and live drum machine and synth.
The Horrorist is one of those unique artists that only come around once in a while. He is a big influence on the electronic music scene and will be for years to come.

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USCCB Report - November 2008
Bishops Respond to Crisis on Life Issues, Catholic Teaching
Barely a week after the US presidential election, the US Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB) faced a densely packed agenda at their Fall General Assembly held in Baltimore November 10-13. Months of intense and controversial campaigning had raised critical issues involving fundamental Catholic teaching in particular, on abortion and related “life issues” and the political responsibility of Catholics, whether elected officials, candidates for office, or voters.
At the opening session, Chicago Cardinal Francis George set the tone for the meeting in his Presidential Address, in which he underscored the fundamental obligation of bishops and all Catholics to uphold the truth of Christ in the face of “enormous challenges”. Some excerpts:
The common good can never be adequately incarnated in any society when those waiting to be born can be legally killed at choice. If the Supreme Court’s Dred Scott decision that African Americans were other people’s property and somehow less than persons were still settled constitutional law, Mr. Obama would not be president of the United States. Today, as was the case a hundred and fifty years ago, common ground cannot be found by destroying the common good.…
The Church and her life and teaching do not fit easily into the prior narratives that shape our public discussions. As bishops, we can only insist that those who would impose their own agenda on the Church, those who believe and act self-righteously, answerable only to themselves, whether ideologically on the left or the right, betray the Lord Jesus.…
The bishops also heard addresses from the Apostolic Nuncio to the US, Archbishop Pietro Sambi, and Cardinal Paul Cordes, president of the Pontifical Council Cor Unum; and they released a brief statement of concern about the current economic crisis.
Blessing for a Child in the Womb
Significantly, the first “action item” on the bishops’ list was a new liturgical service, the Order for the Blessing of a Child in the Womb, introduced by Bishop Arthur Serratelli of Paterson, the chairman of the Committee on Divine Worship. The Committee on Pro-Life Activities helped draft the new blessing service, which received overwhelming approval from the bishops. Archbishop Joseph Kurtz of Louisville commented that this blessing “is obviously a very tangible way for us to witness pastorally and sacramentally to the life of the unborn child. It’s very consistent with the priorities we’ve raised.”
When the required Vatican approval (recognitio) is received, parishes in the US may use the Blessing liturgy either within Mass or outside of Mass, in English or Spanish. (For a sample, see: “Blessing for the Mother of an Unborn Child”, page 31.)
Statement on Abortion and “Freedom of Choice Act”
In executive sessions (closed to the press) on Monday afternoon and Tuesday morning the bishops discussed a public response to the “enormous challenges” Cardinal George alluded to in particular to the “Freedom of Choice Act”, which would prohibit any restrictions on abortion, and would retroactively undo all restrictions that now exist in any states. President-elect Barack Obama had promised that enacting FOCA would be a priority of his administration and Vice President-elect New Jersey Senator Joseph Biden is a life-long Catholic who is consistently pro-abortion.
In a September 30 letter for use during October, Respect Life Month, Philadelphia Cardinal Justin Rigali, chairman of the Committee on Pro-Life Activities, wrote, in part:
[W]e face the threat of a federal bill that, if enacted, would obliterate virtually all the gains of the past 35 years and cause the abortion rate to skyrocket. The “Freedom of Choice Act” (FOCA) has many Congressional sponsors, some of whom have pledged to act swiftly to help enact this proposed legislation when Congress reconvenes in January.
FOCA establishes abortion as a “fundamental right” throughout the nine months of pregnancy, and forbids any law or policy that could “interfere” with that right or “discriminate” against it in public funding and programs.…
We cannot allow this to happen. We cannot tolerate an even greater loss of innocent human lives.…
(Full text: www.wf-f.org/Catholics_and_PoliticsUSCCB.html)
In the public session Tuesday morning, the bishops continued their discussion of the implications of FOCA, with the objective of making an immediate public statement, to be issued by the president, Cardinal George, because a formal statement of the entire conference would entail procedures that would make it impossible to issue it during this meeting.
In the vigorous discussion that ensued, more than forty bishops offered suggestions and strong support for a clear and prophetic statement on the critical issues and their implications. Here are a few of the bishops’ comments:
Bishop Thomas Paprocki, auxiliary of Chicago and chairman of the Committee on Canonical Affairs and Church Governance:
I speak in strong support of Point 3 regarding the defense of the unborn child from the moment of conception. In particular we need to be aware of the significant and adverse effects of the proposed Freedom of Choice Act, which the president-elect has indicated he would sign if the Congress passes it. A devastating consequence for Catholic health care institutions and providers would be the fact that the Freedom of Choice Act in its present form would nullify all conscience laws allowing doctors, nurses or other state-licensed professionals and hospitals or other health-care institutions to object conscientiously to performing or participating in abortions. If this is allowed to happen, the next step would likely be for federal law to require abortions to be performed by all hospitals, including our Catholic hospitals, which, of course, we cannot do. This could necessitate discontinuing all obstetrical services at Catholic hospitals. However, I suspect that the forces of abortion would further seek to require health care institutions to provide abortion services. If that were to happen we would need to consider taking the drastic step of closing our Catholic hospitals entirely. It would not be sufficient simply to withdraw Catholic sponsorship or sell our hospitals to someone else who would provide abortion services, since giving permission to sell or alienate Catholic hospitals to those who would perform abortions would be a morally unacceptable cooperation in evil. I do not think that I am being alarmist in suggesting the need to consider taking such drastic steps. I am saying that we need to be prepared to respond in a morally appropriate and responsible fashion in the face of increasingly militant and virulent threats to pre-born human life and the moral rights of conscience to protect such life. Thank you.
Cardinal Justin Rigali, Philadelphia, Chairman of the Committee on Pro-Life Activities, suggested quoting Pope John Paul’s address during his visit to St. Louis in 1999:
The Dred Scott decision and slavery has already been mentioned, and the Cardinal [George] referred to it in his presidential address. I would like to simply read twelve lines or so, and ask if it might not be possible to insert this quotation from Pope John Paul II on his visit to the United States, precisely to St. Louis, when I was the archbishop, and the quotation which may possibly be able because the phrases are quite they’re quite impressive. If I may just read the twelve lines:
“There are times of trial, tests of national character in the history of every country. America has not been immune to them. One such time of trial is closely connected with St. Louis. Here the famous Dred Scott case was heard. And in that case the Supreme Court of the United States subsequently declared an entire class of human beings people of African descent outside the boundaries of the national community and of the Constitution’s protection. After untold suffering and with enormous effort that situation has, at least in part, been reversed. America faces a similar time of trial today. Today the conflict is between a culture that affirms, cherishes and celebrates the gift of life, and a culture that seeks to declare entire groups of human beings the unborn, the terminally ill, the handicapped and others considered unuseful to be outside the boundaries of legal protection. Because of the seriousness of the issues involved and because of America’s great impact on the world as a whole the resolution of this new time of testing will have profound consequences”.
Perhaps this could be referred to explicitly. Thank you.
Bishop Robert Hermann, administrator, St. Louis:
Your Eminence, I just wanted to really encourage you to make this a very, very strong statement about what we really believe. For this reason: we have lost perhaps fifty times as many children in the last thirty-five years as we have lost soldiers in all the wars since the Revolution. And that is a horrible, horrible thing to answer for. And therefore I think any bishop here would consider it a privilege to die tomorrow to bring about the end of abortion. Now if we’re willing to die tomorrow to bring about the end of abortion, then we should be willing to spend the rest of our lives dedicated to take all kinds of criticism, whatever it is, to stop this horrible genocide. So, I know we’re giving you a tough assignment, but we know you can rise to the occasion. So, I just want to encourage my brothers as they go back home not to be afraid to stand up. To see the gravity of this and not to be afraid to stand up in the pulpit and to defend whatever it is that you write. Thank you.
The one-page statement, released November 12, addressed the destructive effects of FOCA. It called 1973 Supreme Court decision Roe v. Wade “bad law”, and warned “that a bad court decision will be enshrined in bad legislation that is more radical than the 1973 Supreme Court decision itself” if FOCA is passed.
The statement also emphasized the unity of the bishops: “On this issue, the legal protection of the unborn, the bishops are of one mind with Catholics and others of good will.… The bishops are single-minded because they are, first of all, single-hearted.”
It concluded: “Aggressively pro-abortion policies, legislation and executive orders will permanently alienate tens of millions of Americans, and would be seen by many as an attack on the free exercise of their religion”.
This important statement appears on page 6 (Visit the WFF web site www.wf-f.org/Catholics_and_PoliticsUSCCB.html to access the statement and more bishops’ comments.)
Concerns about CCHD
Chiefly due to questions raised during the election campaign, the bishops heard a report that the Catholic Campaign for Human Development (CCHD) has now cut off all funding to any Association of Community Organizations for Reform Now (ACORN)-affiliated groups because of financial irregularities and its support of some pro-abortion groups. There was a lively discussion during Bishop Roger Morin’s presentation to the bishops on November 11. CCHD, originally organized in 1970, does not give direct support to poor people, but does community organizing. (See the November 12 report on CCHD on the USCCB web site: www.usccb.org/comm/archives/2008/08-175.shtml. The CCHD mission statement is also on the USCCB web site: www.usccb.org/cchd/povertyusa/about_mission.shtml).
Other Liturgy Decisions
In addition to the Order for the Blessing of a Child in the Womb, the bishops voted on two other liturgy items. They approved the second of twelve sections of the English translation of the third edition of the Roman Missal, the Proper of Seasons, the parts of the Mass special to Advent, Lent, Christmas, etc. (The vote was 180 yes, 30 no.) This modified text will be submitted to the Vatican Congregation for Divine Worship, where it will be reviewed and perhaps further altered before it receives final approval. (The Order of Mass received Vatican approval in July, though it will not be used until the entire Missal is completed.) Bishop Serratelli estimated the Roman Missal translation would be in print and ready for use in 2010.
A new translation of psalms for liturgical use, the Conception Abbey Revised Grail Psalter, was approved by a vote of 230-5. It would be used in the Lectionary, Mass texts and for the Liturgy of the Hours (Divine Office). It, too, requires recognitio from the Holy See.
(For more detail on the bishops’ liturgy actions, see Adoremus Bulletin, Dec 2008 - Jan 2009: www.adoremus.org).
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Our Students and Faculty: Profiles and Stories
Forthcoming Memoir Tells of Russian Adoption Journey
Writing Institute student and journalist Tina Traster tells her family’s story of adopting a Russian child in a memoir to be released in Spring 2014. Read more about Tina»
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Long-time Writing Institute student Muriel Weinstein was in her mid-eighties when she published her first children's book. She has since written a second book and has a poetry chapbook forthcoming. Read the interview»
Student to Student: Julie Gerstenblatt interviews Annabel Monaghan
In a HuffingtonPost.com blog, Julie Gerstenblatt interviews fellow Writing Institute student Annabel Monaghan about her new young adult novel A Girl Named Digit. The two were students in the Institute's Novel Writing Workshop, led by Patricia Dunn and Jimin Han.
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Board of Trustee member Stephanie Cooper '65 MFA '76 and her husband Howard Weinberg talk about their experiences at The Writing Institute and discuss what it’s like taking a class with their significant other. Read the interview»
Reflections on The Writing Institute
After 25 years of living abroad, Sheila Miller Bernson '71 returned to the United States—and to Sarah Lawrence College. Armed with plenty of material courtesy of her time overseas, but saddled by the demands of the day-to-day, Sheila turned to the Writing Institute to help put her stories on paper. A few years and a few classes later, she now shares her reflections on her time around the table in this community of writers. Read Sheila's story»
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The Sundown Rule, by Writing Institute instructor Wendy Townsend, was named one of the Best Children's Books of 2011 by Kirkus Reviews.
In her December 2011 TED talk on the possibilities open to us in life’s third act, Jane Fonda refers to the Writing Institute and calls the late Neil Selinger, a longtime student, “the embodiment of mounting the staircase in his third act.“ Fonda also mentions the Institute and instructor Steve Lewis in her book Prime Time: Creating a Great Third Act.
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By Prince Okafor
The World Trade Organisation, WTO, has estimated that the full implementation of the Trade Facilitation Agreement, TFA, globally could reduce trade costs by 14.3 percent and boost global trade by $1 trillion per year.
This is coming even as Nigeria Economic Summit Group, NESG, signed two Memoranda of Understanding, MoUs, with the United States Agency for International Development, USAID, funded Nigeria Expanded Trade and Transport, NEXTT, to enhance operations in Nigeria.
Speaking at the signing ceremony in Abuja, Senior Fellow, Public Policy and Institutional Development, at the NESG, Tayo Aduloju, stated the organisation was committed to championing the reform of the nation’s economy into one that was open, inclusive and globally competitive.
He said: “With these MoUs, the NESG will take over NEXTT role in its strategic support to the Federal Ministry of Industry, Trade and Investment on trade policy and trade facilitation with a key focus on sustaining the technical support for the Trade Facilitation Agreement, which was led by the project, as well as driving the needed reforms for trade facilitation.
“The NESG would also provide technical assistance, training and institutional development support to improve transport infrastructure and services, and strengthen transport corridor governance along the Lagos-Kano-Jibiya (LAKAJI) Corridor with the goal of reducing the time and cost to trade.”
Meanwhile, the Chief of Party, NEXTT, Mr. Marc Shiman, noted: “NEXTT is particularly excited about identifying home-grown Nigerian institutions who can engage government, private sector, and civil society on key development issues and economic policies in the country.”


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TB for tubercle bacillus or Tuberculosis is a common and often deadly infectious disease caused by mycobacteria, mainly Mycobacterium tuberculosis; a rod-shaped aerobic bacterium that is resistant to destruction and can persist in necrotic and calcified lesions for prolonged periods and remain capable of reinstating growth. It is also called Koch’s disease after the scientist Robert Koch. In the past, tuberculosis has been called consumption, because it seemed to consume people from within, with a bloody cough, fever, pallor, and long relentless wasting.
Other mycobacteria such as Mycobacterium bovis, aerobic bacterium and the causative agent of tuberculosis in cattle), Mycobacterium africanum that is most commonly found in West African countries, Mycobacterium canetti which formed smooth and shiny colonies, that is highly exceptional for this species; the natural reservoir, host range, and mode of transmission of the organism are still unknown and Mycobacterium microti also known as the “Vole bacillus”. The cause of naturally acquired generalized tuberculosis in voles (a small rodent resembling a mouse but with a stouter body, a shorter hairy tail, a slightly rounder head, and smaller ears and eyes)
It usually attacks the lungs (as pulmonary TB) but can also affect the central nervous system, the lymphatic system, the circulatory system, the genitourinary system, the gastrointestinal system, bones, joints, and even the skin.
The World Health Organization (WHO) estimates that the largest number of new TB cases in 2005 occurred in the South-East Asia Region, which accounted for 34% of incident cases globally. However, the estimated incidence rate in sub-Saharan Africa is nearly twice that of the South-East Asia Region, at nearly 350 cases per 100 000 population.
It is estimated that 1.6 million deaths resulted from TB in 2005. Both the highest number of deaths and the highest mortality per capita are in...

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