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Yes, avocado trees need a lot of sunlight. In fact, they need at least 8 hours of sunlight each day to produce fruit. If they don’t get enough sunlight, they may produce fewer fruits or smaller fruits.
Avocado trees need full sun to produce the most fruit, though they can tolerate some shade. If an avocado tree does not get enough sun, it will produce less fruit.
Can avocado trees tolerate shade?
Sun and shade are both important for Hass avocado trees. They need at least six hours of sunlight per day, but they can tolerate slight shade. The more light hitting the leaves, the better.
If you have an avocado tree that is less than three years old, it is important to make sure that it does not get too much direct sunlight. The tree can suffer from burns on the leaves and stems, which will lead to stunted growth and a lack of fruit production.
Do avocado trees need a lot of water
It is important to water avocado trees regularly, especially when they are young. Most of the roots stay in the top six inches of soil, which can dry out quickly. Newly planted trees may need water two to three times per week their first year. Mature avocado trees need water equal to about 2 inches of rainfall or irrigation each week during summer.
If you live in one of the warmest parts of the US, you can grow the tree outside. Avocados grow in plant hardiness zones 8-11, but in the US, they only thrive in southern parts of Florida or California, and in Hawaii. Avocado trees are subtropical plants native to southern Mexico.
Do you need 2 avocado trees to produce fruit?
If you have an avocado tree that you are growing indoors, it is beneficial to shake the tree a bit to spread the pollen. This is because you will have no bees or wind to do it for you.
It can take quite a while for a tree to mature enough to produce fruit, so patience is key! If you’ve purchased a tree, you can expect to see fruit anywhere from three to four years after planting. However, if you’re growing from a seed, it could be five to 13 years before your tree is ready to bear fruit. In the meantime, enjoy watching your tree grow and mature!
Do avocado trees do well in heat?
The avocado is a tree that is native to Mexico and Central America. The fruit of the avocado tree is thought to have originated in Mexico and Central America as well. The avocado tree is a member of the Laurel family. The avocado tree is an evergreen tree that can grow to a height of 30 feet (9 meters). The avocado tree has a wide, open canopy that provides shade and shelter for animals and people. The leaves of the avocado tree are large, leathery, and green. The avocado tree produces small, greenish-yellow flowers. The fruit of the avocado tree is a pear-shaped, greenish-yellow, fleshy fruit. The avocado tree can grow in a wide range of climates, from extremely hot and arid climates to relatively cool and humid climates. However, the avocado tree is less likely to bear fruit in excessively hot and arid climates. The Mexican and Mexican-hybrid varieties of avocado appear to be the most heat-tolerant. The more common Hass and Fuerte varieties of avocado are some of the least heat-tolerant.
We should make every attempt to harvest fruit when temperatures are below 90°F, and no harvesting should take place when temperatures exceed 95°F. This is according to Tim Spann from the California Avocado Commission (2018). By doing this, we can help ensure that the fruit is of the highest quality.
Do avocado trees need a lot of maintenance
It’s important to keep your avocado tree healthy and hydrated, especially during the hotter months. Make sure you water it deeply and regularly, about once or twice a week. Let the soil dry out a bit in between waterings to avoid root rot. With proper care, your avocado tree will thrive and bear fruit for many years to come.
If you want to grow an avocado tree in a pot, you’ll need to start with a large container (15 to 25 gallons). The tree will need to be at least 6-8′ tall with a trunk caliber of 15″-2″ before it will set fruit, so it may take a few years to reach this size. Once the tree is big enough, it will need full sun and regular watering to produce fruit.
What are the tips on growing avocado trees?
If you want to grow an avocado tree, it’s important to choose the right type of soil. The tree prefers rich, loamy soil that is well-draining. It’s also important that the soil is aerated, as soggy soil can lead to root rot. A soil pH that is acidic to neutral, between 5 and 7, is ideal. However, these trees are sensitive to alkaline soil, so make sure to test the pH level before planting.
Pale, overwatered avocado leaves are a classic symptom of a tree that is growing in heavy soil and that is watered too much too often.
Why is it so hard to grow an avocado tree
Avocados are a healthy, delicious treat that can be difficult to grow in many parts of the United States because the climate is too cold. However, it can be fun to grow an avocado plant from a seed just to see what happens. This is a great experiment for kids!
The Hass avocado is a variety of avocado with dark green or black skin. It is usually grown in California and has a high oil content, making it a popular choice for use in cooking. The tree grows to a height of 15-20 feet and has a fast growth rate. The fruit is harvested from February to September and can be harvested the first year after planting.
Are avocado trees hard to grow?
If you want to grow an avocado tree, it’s important to choose a type of soil that will allow for good drainage. The tree can grow in a variety of soil types, but it will do best in soil with an acidic or alkaline pH level. However, it will decline in poorly draining and saline soil.
Organically-minded growers might prefer to go for a different kind of fertilizer, such as coffee grounds, compost, or fish emulsion. These options will help your avocado tree thrive.
How do I know if my avocado tree is male or female
The morning flowers of avocado trees are female, receptive to pollen. In the afternoon, the flowers change to male and shed pollen. Most avocado cultivars have either only A flowers or only B flowers. Some hybrid avocado trees have both A and B flowers on the same tree.
avocado fruit usually ripens by september. you should harvest one or two of the largest fruits and keep them inside for about seven days. if they ripen correctly and become soft, the tree is ready for harvesting.
What time of year do avocado trees bloom
According to this article, from March to May, avocado trees produce flowers. It is interesting to see, but few flowers will actually produce fruit because less than 1 percent will be pollinated.
The trees need to be watered 2-3 times a week. As the roots reach out into the bulk soil, more water can be applied and frequency of watering diminishes to about 1 time per week by the end of a year. Check the soil before watering, to make sure it has dried somewhat.
Yes, avocado trees need a lot of sunlight. They should be planted in a sunny location with plenty of space for their roots to grow. If they do not get enough sunlight, they will not produce as many avocados.
Avocado trees need a lot of sunlight to produce fruit, but they can also tolerate some shade. If you live in an area with hot summers, you may need to provide some shade for your avocado tree to prevent sunburn.
Jackson Hill is a passionate arborist with years of experience in the field of trees. He developed his fascination with trees at a young age, spending countless hours exploring the forests and climbing trees. Jackson went on to study arboriculture and horticulture at Michigan State University and later earned a degree in forestry from the University of Michigan.
With his extensive knowledge and expertise, Jackson has become a trusted authority on trees and their impact on the environment. His work has helped shape the field of arboriculture and he continues to be a leading voice in the industry.

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In a collective call to action for the decarbonization of shipping last year, 34 signatory CEOs from the industry made clear that efforts to significantly lower the carbon footprint of shipping presented “biggest technology challenge in the past 100 years”.This statement was not an exaggeration. In fact, the transition to a low-carbon future will take more than an unprecedented commitment to the research and development that traditionally underpins technological advance. Finding complex solutions that are at once commercially viable, technically feasible
For some years now, the maritime sector has experienced breaches of various computer and information technology (IT) systems. Primarily, these breaches have been collateral damage. The maritime sector has almost never been the intended target. That does not mean that the damage has been minor. In June 2017, A.P. Moller-Maersk suffered a major cyber-attack. The malware had been designed by Russian hackers to disrupt the Ukrainian power sector. Once released, though, it proved to be indiscriminate, infecting IT systems worldwide that had not been kept up to date. In the case of A.P.
Norway-based floating LNG giant Höegh LNG has signed a time charter contract for a floating storage and regasification unit (FSRU) Höegh Galleon with Cheniere Marketing International.The time charter commences in September 2019 after the delivery of the unit, Höegh LNG’s tenth, from Samsung Heavy Industries Co., Ltd.The terms of the time charter ensure the Höegh Galleon’s availability to serve the AIE project in Port Kembla, Australia, where Höegh LNG is the FSRU provider on a back-to-back basis. AIE recently announced a contract to supply gas to its foundation customer from 1 January 2021.Under the contract with Cheniere, Höegh Galleon will earn a fixed daily charter rate.Sveinung J.S.
Based in Miramar, FL, ABB Vice President Ed Schwarz is today responsible for developing and leading the newly created new sales team for ABB in North America.He is the firm’s leading advocate for new build opportunities in US and Canada and more importantly, developing the business strategy necessary for bringing hybrid and electric solutions to North America market. A graduate of the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy at Kings Point, NY, he earned a Bachelor of Science in Marine Engineering and Shipyard Management in 2000. Additionally, he served in United States Navy as Lieutenant, US Naval Reserve until 2011.
U.S. crude exports are gaining traction in Europe as even Ukraine turns into a significant consumer of American barrels at the expense of Russian supplies amid heightened U.S. political pressure on Moscow and problems over contaminated Russian oil.Ukraine this month received its first ever barrels from the United States, according to Refinitiv Eikon flows data, as the tanker Wisdom Venture unloaded 80,000 tonnes of Bakken crude in Odessa on July 6 for the Kremenchug refinery, the port said.Russia often struggles to export oil from the Black Sea via the narrow Turkish Bosphorus and Dardanelles straits due to congestion, making the arrival of the U.S.

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How brilliant do these pillars in Dundrum Towncentre Car Park look wrapped in vinyl to promote Renault Cars.
Commissioned by Publicis Dublin and printed by Horizon, it’s the perfect location to get the message out to the right target market and it also brightens up the space! Love it when a plan comes together.
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Great news here for the New Beetle fans out there. I swear, if I played the lottery and won, I would build one of these and race here in the states! period!
Martyn Culley, one of the quickest and most spectacular drivers in the Volkswagen Racing Cup in recent seasons, is set to return to the championship in 2008 at the wheel of a home-prepared 3.2-litre Beetle.
The 28-year-old, who was championship runner-up in 2006 at the wheel of his then 12-year-old Vento VR6, has sourced a Beetle chassis new to the Hankook-backed UK series and is currently shoehorning an ex-Golf R32 power unit into it, with the help of his father, Barrie. Culley Snr is to take over at the wheel of his son’s Vento.
‘We are getting a lot of help from Storm Developments,’ said Martyn. ‘Storm are doing all the tuning work and my father and I are putting the Beetle together. I’m very excited about the project – it’s going to be a front-running car, obviously much newer and more competitive than my old one.’
The Culleys plan to have the Beetle on track by the end of January, allowing them a two-month window for testing and development ahead of the opening rounds of the championship at Easter.
Martyn is taking advantage of a new championship rule which allows the Beetle to adopt the larger engine. Beetles with 2.8-litre power units won the championship in 2001 (Mike Neuhoff) and 2004/’05 (Philip House).
Another Beetle driver adopting the 3.2 is Darren Blumson, who this week was the first driver to register officially for the 2008 Volkswagen Racing Cup. ‘We are well ahead with plans for next season,’ said Darren. ‘We tried the car in this specification at Rockingham at the end of the ’07 season and found it to have between 25 and 30 per cent more torque, as well as much improved handling in twistier corners. We are very confident for the coming year.’
The 2006 champion, Paul Taylor, is another to have re-signed for next season. He will return in the four-wheel-drive Golf R32 in which he scored eight race wins in ’06 and ’07. Beetle racer Steve Chaplin will also be back on the grid in his ‘Herbie’-liveried machine.
‘We know of a number of new cars and drivers making plans to join the championship,’ said series manager Melissa Wright of Volkswagen Racing UK, ‘and it is great that so many old faces are planning to return also. I think 2008 is set to be our most competitive season yet.’
The Volkswagen Racing Cup expands to 14 rounds next season and will once again be the chief saloon-race support to the British Formula 3 and British GT Championships.
The Volkswagen Racing Cup in association with Hankook is further supported by Augustus Martin, Castrol, ECM Vehicle Delivery, Europcar, Milltek Sport, Mondial Assistance, KW Automotive, Superchips, TNT Logistics, Turbo Dynamics, Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles and Volkswagen Financial Services UK.”
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Experience matters with DES: The volume of drug-eluting coronary stent implants performed at a center is inversely related to the rates of myocardial infarction and death for the patients, according to data from the German Cypher Registry to be published in the Aug. 18 issue of Circulation. The analysis includes outcomes from 8,201 patients implanted with Johnson & Johnson/Cordis' Cypher sirolimus-eluting stents at 51 centers in Germany between April 2002 and September 2005. Centers that recruited over 400 sirolimus-eluting stent patients during the study period reported an all-cause mortality rate of 0.3% and a myocardial infarction rate of 0.5%. The death and MI rates for centers with between 150 and 400 Cypher patients were 0.6% and 1.2%, and the death and MI rates for centers with fewer than 150 Cypher patients were 0.7% and 1.7%
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On Was library coffee shop criticism misguided?
Greg - thanks for looking back and forward at this issue ... and I believe that criticism is usually helpful on some level. At the time that the coffee shop was being imagined and heavens help us - the idea of beverages IN the library ... I remember wondering (with some trepidation) where it would end up. Guess what. It's great. It's amazing. I am constantly hearing positive comments about our beautiful library from not only Janesville residents, but from visitors. In fact, last night a man from Toronto stopped by the Children's desk - he was incredibly impressed with the entire building - the beauty as well as the services. He said our library was well-above anything in his area.The thing I love the most about our library is how it is in constant use by every segment of our city ... young parents to grandparents, college students, business people, teens, babies, teachers, job seekers, rich, poor, etc...Yes, at times it's a hullaballoo in there - and sometimes it's so quiet you can hear people thinking. It's not the 1924 library - our expectations have changed as a society and will continue to change. I hope the library continues to be a place for people to gather.Thank you, Janesville for supporting the library. If you want more input - why not join the FRIENDS of the library?
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Sorry! It's at Hedberg in Janesville ... let all your zombie friends know! -Jamie
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Hey Catherine ... stop by the Children's Desk at HPL and I'll find you a ton of books about gardens (fiction) for kids, teens, and adults! ... some of my favorites? Garden for a Groundhog, My Garden, and The Secret Garden ... to name a few ... It's a bit hard to imagine spring when we haven't had any snow yet!
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We go every year ... we went on the 23rd this year ... glad they got the advertising grant etc ... but man, it was sooooooo crowded we couldn't really enjoy anything inside (shoulder to shoulder crowds) and it was pretty crazy outside too ... still, the kids loved the animals, and the lights reflecting on the water were fabulous! We'll have to try to go on a less popular day next year.
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Why Do Dogs Shed?May 09, 2023
Why Do Dogs Shed?
Understanding the Natural Hair Growth Cycle
If you're a dog owner, you've probably experienced the frustration of constantly finding hair all over your clothes, furniture, and floors, in your hair, your mouth, somehow on that delicious meal you’ve just prepared, and the list goes on.
Shedding is a natural process that all dogs go through, but why do dogs shed, and is there anything you can do to minimize it?
Lets take a closer look at why dogs shed.
The Hair Growth Cycle of Dogs
We need to first understand the hair growth cycle of dogs.
Like us humans, a dogs hair growth is divided into three phases: the Anagen phase, the Catagen phase, and the Telogen phase.
The Anagen phase
Is the active growth phase, where new hair is produced from the hair follicle. This phase can last anywhere from a few weeks to several years, depending on the breed of the dog and the individual.
The Catagen phase
Is the transitional phase, where the hair stops growing and the follicle shrinks. This phase only lasts a few weeks.
The Telogen phase
Is the resting phase, where the hair follicle is inactive and the old hair is shed to make way for new hair growth. This phase can last for several months.
Remember that not all hairs are in the same phase of the growth cycle at the same time. This is why you may notice your dog shedding more at certain times of the year or when they are experiencing stress or illness.
Why Do Dogs Shed?
Dogs shed for several reasons, including...
Shedding is a natural process of the hair growth cycle, as mentioned above. All dogs shed to some extent, but the amount and frequency of shedding can vary depending on the breed, age, and health of the dog.
Some breeds of dogs shed more than others. Breeds with long hair or double coats, such as Golden Retrievers, Huskies, and German Shepherds, tend to shed more than short-haired breeds like Beagles or Boxers. But watch out for some of those short haired dogs, they can shed those short bristles like you wouldn't believe!
Dogs tend to shed more in the spring and fall when their coats change to adapt to the changing temperatures. They may also shed more in the summer to help regulate their body temperature.
Stress or illness
Dogs may shed more than usual if they are experiencing stress or illness. For example, dogs that are undergoing chemotherapy may experience hair loss as a side effect of the treatment.
Managing Shedding in Dogs
While you can't completely eliminate shedding in dogs, there are things you can do to manage it and keep your dog's coat healthy and shiny.
Regular grooming is important to keeping your dog's coat healthy and reducing shedding. Brushing your dog's coat at least once a week will help to remove loose hair and prevent matting. Use a deshedding tool to remove the undercoat of double-coated breeds. You can consult with you local groomer for advice on this.
A balanced diet that is high in protein and healthy fats is important for maintaining a healthy coat.
Bathing your dog regularly can help to remove loose hair and reduce shedding. Use a shampoo that is designed for dogs and rinse thoroughly to avoid skin irritation.
Some supplements, such as Omega-3 fatty acids, can help to improve the health of your dog's coat and reduce shedding. Talk to your vet or dog nutritionist about the best supplements for your dog
Stress can cause excessive shedding in dogs. Try to keep your dog calm and comfortable, and avoid exposing them to stressful situations as much as possible.
Regular Vet Checkups
Regular checkups with your vet can help to identify any underlying health issues that may be causing excessive shedding. If you notice bald patches or excessive shedding, consult with your vet to rule out any health issues.
Shedding is a natural process that all dogs go through. While you can't completely stop shedding, you can manage it with regular grooming, a balanced diet, bathing, supplements, stress management, and regular checkups at your vet.
By taking these steps, you can help to keep your dog's coat healthy and shiny and reduce the amount of hair that ends up on your clothes and furniture. Remember, shedding is a normal part of owning a dog, so embrace and accept it, it's gonna happen.

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The office building of PricewaterhouseCoopers at More London has won the first ‘outstanding’ BREEAM rating in the UK.
BREEAM is the standard for sustainable design and environmental performance. The ratings look at many different criteria and offer an award based on the results. ‘Outstanding’ is the top rating, meaning the site has to meet or exceed 85% across all targets.
The PWC site at 7 More London met these targets with ease, with facilities for recycling waste heat to warm or cool the building as needed, amongst other environmental support in the building. The office is situated on the south bank of the Thames river and holds 500,000 sq ft of office space. PWC worked closely with consultancy firm BDP on the building. The site is currently being fitted out ready for occupation in the beginning of 2011.
Partner at PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP, Roger Reeves said, “We had the opportunity with the design process for the building, to take a blank sheet of paper and raise the bar, both for ourselves and others, in the environmental and sustainability performance of office buildings. This assessment sends a really clear message that planning for the sustainable use of resources, in detail and right through the process, can make good business sense.”
It is hope that the award will further promote the issue of sustainability and better environmental awareness within new office space developments in London and around the UK, both to potential developers and tenants.


• Built-in light programs
• Plug & play set with 18 tubes
• Long-life LEDs around 20,000 hr.
• IP44 Magic Icecycle is a decorative effect which can be used in many applications. It can play the traditional snowfall effect, but it can also play several built-in patterns.
It is easy to use, hang the sticks, select the mode with the dipswitch plug in the power cable and enjoy. Each set includes 18 tubes with a T connect cable, a controller and a water proof power-supply. Magic Icecyce is for both indoor and outdoor decoration. Its transparent and it's slender look is suitable for different kinds of applications.
Input voltage: AC 230V
Power consumption: 22W
Tube length: 820mm
Tube diameter: 15mm
Tube distance: 340mm
Total length: 5,5m
Controller size: 50x50x190mm
Light source: 5mm LEDs, 120 degree
IP Rating: IP44 (protected against splashing water)
Visual angle: 360 degrees
Control: Dedicated controller (included)
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My non-bloggy, non-tweeting friends often look at me like I have two heads when I talk about why I blog and tweet.
It's hard to explain the friendships I've forged, with people I never would have met 'in real life', via the net.
I'm not talking the falling in love, long-distance relationship with someone you eventually leave your spouse for. (Though I do understand how that happens).
I'm talking friendships with like-minded people. People who are smart and funny, with whom I have loads in common. People who are kind and supportive. People who are parents, or not, People in relationships, or not. People who do what I do, or relate to me. People who take the time to reply to tweets or comment on my blog posts. Sometimes, I've met them in real life, and found them to be just as charming and wonderful as they are online.
Sometimes, due to geography or personal circumstances, we simply 'chat' online. Doesn't make the connection any less.
Right now, one of my blogging sisters needs our help.
Lori, of Random Ramblings Of A Stay At A Home Mum, is currently by her husband Tony's side at the ICU.
Something horrific has happened, and her husband is not expected to survive. Lori is praying for a miracle, and has asked the internet community to do the same.
And we are. The hashtag #prayingforTony has been trending on twitter - to non-tweeters, that means loads of people are talking/tweeting about it and supporting the cause.
A few lovely peeps have even started a campaign for donations - not that Lori has asked for these - so that Lori won't have the added pressure of worrying about bills during this horrendous time.
If you can, spare some loose change - every bit helps - or at least say a prayer. The widget is on the side on my blog.
I have never 'met' Lori in real life, but I've had some wonderful, warm conversations with her. She has given me messages of support and shared her wisdom at times when I've needed it. She has made me laugh and made me cry. She is real and she is in pain.
No offence to real-life friends, but she probably knows more about me than most of them.
At a time when so many people in Australia need our help, thanks to acts of mother nature and God, please spare a moment to think about Lori and pray that her husband survives.

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The Supreme Court on Thursday reserved its verdict on the suo motu case over Tehreek-i-Labbaik Pakistan's (TLP) Faizabad sit-in after dishing out severe criticism to the attorney general, media regulator and other stakeholders in the case's final hearing.
The reserved verdict pertains to a variety of issues stemming from TLP's infamous sit-in from last year, including its party registration, its violent protest as well as the role of government institutions and regulators in the buildup, on the day and in the aftermath of the protest.
As the case's hearing resumed today, Justice Qazi Faez Isa was livid to know that Attorney General Anwar Mansoor Khan was not in court and instead attending a meeting of the Economic Coordination Committee.
"What business does the attorney general have with economics?" Justice Isa asked. "Is this a joke? Is the attorney general a servant of the prime minister?
"If the prime minister had called him, he could have declined. Did the prime minister ask to adjourn the hearing? Is the prime minister above the Supreme Court?"
"For the attorney general, Pakistan is not important enough."
After the attorney general made it to the court, he told the court "the TLP could be deprived of its election symbol".
"Without the symbol they will not be able to contest elections," he said.
Justice Isa told the attorney general that the TLP is registered in the name of a Dubai-based person, possibly wondering if the case could fall under the dual nationality rule.
"Nicop (National Identity Card for Overseas Pakistanis) is for Pakistanis living abroad," the attorney general explained. "A person holding a Nicop is not a dual national."
"Should a Nicop holder not have been questioned about dual nationalities?" the judge asked, to which the attorney general replied: "In my opinion, he should have been questioned."
The attorney general further said that while "peaceful protests is everyone's right, action can be taken where threats are issued and provocations are made".
Attorney general, Pemra cop SC criticism again
Earlier, the judge had pondered issuing a contempt-of-court notice to the attorney general for not appearing before the court. "We will give an observation against him. Let's see what the role of a attorney general is in the Constitution."
"If you are not serious at pursuing this case then let us know," Justice Isa told the deputy attorney general. "You people should be ashamed of yourselves. Had I been the attorney general, I would have resigned."
"Every person is the servant of the state," Justice Isa reminded those in attendance. "The attorney general and the ISI, too."
The attorney general had been criticised by the SC bench in the case's last hearing as well over his absence.
"This is not a joke," Justice Isa had remarked, wondering what other case could be more important than the one which relates to "Pakistan being shut down".
"The attorney general is answerable because he is paid from the public's taxes.
In the same hearing, the court had rejected each one of the reports submitted by the Inter-Services Intelligence's (ISI), the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) and the Pakistan Electronic Media Regularity Authority (Pemra).
The ISI and Pemra submitted new reports in the court today.
In the last hearing, the SC bench had grilled Pemra Chairman Muhammad Saleem Baig regarding a blackout of TV news channels that had taken place during the sit-in last year.
Pemra counsel Hafiz Ahsan denied in court today that the regulator had issued instructions to cable operators to shut down Geo. "The cable operators were simply told to follow the law," he said.
"[Then] what disciplinary measures were taken against the cable operators?" Justice Isa enquired, to which the Pemra counsel said that fines up to Rs1 million could be imposed.
"I am writing that nothing was done," a dissatisfied Justice Isa responded.
"We are now living in a controlled media state. 'Shut this channel, shut that channel' ... have we now become a nation of liars? Channels were shut from morning till evening, yet the Pemra did not know. No one felt any remorse."
'Pemra's report is deceitful'
The judge labelled Pemra's report as deceitful, sarcastically calling it "yet another honour" for the regulator.
"The channels that praise you can go on, but the rest you shut down; is this freedom of speech? Justice Isa asked the Pemra chair. "You want to make the channels bow down so they say what you want them to say. Is this Pakistan? Did we gain independence for this?"
Justice Isa also remarked that the Pemra chairman did not have the courage to enforce the law.

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How to knit a colour pattern
If you have ever read a knitting pattern that is supposed to be a certain size, you have probably seen a list of knitting thickness and a note saying that you should check your thickness before you start.
The way to determine your strength is to knit a color pattern. Although many knitters hate to do this because they prefer to knit, it’s really important to do this if you want to knit things at the right size.
Start with the yarn you want to use for your project and the needles needed in the pattern. (Or, if you are playing with only one yarn, the needles needed on the ball band).
Knit a pattern that you think is big enough to get a square of about 15 cm. It does not have to be perfect, but most gauges are based on 10 cm (4 inches). So you want at least that much to work.
When you have finished your pattern, tie it off and wash it the same way you wash the finished garment, whether by hand or machine. (Yes, this is an important step, because the yarn behaves differently after water has been added). Let it dry.
Take your finished pattern and lay it flat on a table or the floor. Select a point to measure and mark this point with a straight pencil if you need help recognizing the stitches. Mark 10 cm with a tape measure or ruler and count the number of stitches. Use the same procedure to count the number of lines.
Compare these numbers with the numbers shown in your pattern. If you are exactly right, congratulations and start knitting. If you have more stitches per inch than the pattern requires, it means that your stitches are too small. Try again with the next larger needle.
If you have fewer stitches per inch than the pattern requires, your stitches are too large. Make another color field with the next smaller needle.
If your color pattern is more than one or two stitches per inch away, the yarn you selected may not match the pattern well. Not every yarn can be used for every pattern. Therefore, you may need to look for another pattern that fits your yarn better.
Length measurement is not as critical as the number of stitches per inch for most projects because you can always adjust it by knitting more or fewer rows to your liking. The number of stitches per inch plays an important role in sizing, unless you are knitting a project from one side to the other.
Skipping the color field
If you are not concerned about the finished size of your project, skip the color field. Projects like scarves, baby blankets, shawls, and bedspreads don’t have to be exactly the right size, so you can probably skip this step.
If you’re making everything that fits, from a hat to a baby shoe to a sweater, it’s worth taking the time to make a color swatch so you know your size is perfect.

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The latest episode begins with Dharmapala as Dharmapala looks at Pandit and Pandit Ji says that the auspicious moment of marriage is coming out. On the other hand, Dharmapala thinks what should I tell my daughter when she sits in a bridal couple Waiting for her groom. Dharampal gets worried and gets lost in critical thinking when Pramod goes towards Garima’s room and suddenly stops Guddu’s mother and asks him where is Sushila? Chachi asks Pramod that I had heard Sushila talking on the phone that she was calling you at some base. Pramod says there is no such thing.
Meanwhile, Chachi says what are you doing towards your sister-in-law’s room without finding Sattu. Now the twist is this, Sattu is not in the marriage because he has in Kidnapped, and the rest of the family members mainly Dharmapal are waiting for him. Now they cannot be procced the marriage without him. All family members are questioned to Pramod that where is Sattu although Pramod thinks Sattu got herself Kidnapped but no one knows Susheela means Sattu is actually Kidnapped by someone.
While Pramod goes to Garima Guddu’s mother stops him and starts asking question-related about the absence of Sattu. Apart from this, there is a discussion going on related to the affair of Pramod and Susheela. On the other side, Garima’s mom says to Pramod go and meet Garima it will make you feel better if you talk to her and comfort Garima.
Chachi goes behind Pramod to listen to the conversation between Garima and Pramod but Garima’s mom stops her. Along with this, the episode ends. Now, it will be interesting to see that who has kidnapped Susheela and at the same time, you will get to see a new twist in the story which will come due to Jagat. That’s why do not miss this episode because it is one of the best dramatic shows which is airing on sony sab and containing a very huge fan following among viewers.


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I’ve just come back from five years abroad and wanted to address the proposed plastic bag ban in Ulster County. To anti-ban citizens: It’s going to happen whether you want it to or not. Plastic bags are all but banned everywhere else in the world; where they aren’t, they’re on the way out. Usually this isn’t a complete ban, but a 5-cent charge. It really isn’t a big deal. The biggest culture shock for me returning home has been America’s dependency on single-use plastic.
I want to address some concerns I’ve read in the Freeman regarding the ban:
1. “It is unfair to low-income people.” I promise you, low-income people in South Wales are not lamenting the days before the government took plastic bags away.
2. “Using tote bags is unsanitary.” Wash them.
3. “Plastic bags only make up a small percentage of our litter problem.” America’s dependency on single-use plastic is obscene, and any change to that is necessary. (And plastic straws are next, by the way.)
4. “The government shouldn’t control what bags I use.” The government imposes guidelines on literally every product you use, and fussing about it isn’t going to change that.
I’m an archaeologist, and I spend a lot of time digging in the dirt. Troweling through layers of time, I have seen, first hand, the exponential increase in plastic usage, and it isn’t pretty. Plastic takes a long time to degrade. It doesn’t just pollute our water and land, it pollutes our bodies, too.
Port Ewen, N.Y.

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In a strange way, this whole series of events might work out best for Stars fans.
While the journey of Mats Zuccarello from one-game hero to injured trade acquisition to important playoff complement to needed free-agent target to frustrating free-agent departure has been both endearing and challenging, the decision to ink Joe Pavelski to a three-year contract for $21 million Monday could actually be a better outcome.
Yes, Zuccarello is a great player who would have helped the Stars get better, but Pavelski might be an even greater player who can help the Stars get even better. The soon-to-be 35-year-old center is three years older than Zuccarello, but he is a center, he plays both sides of the puck, and he scores goals.
[COMPLETE COVERAGE: Stars sign Pavelski to three-year, $21 million deal | Perry joins Stars on one-year contract]
"It is not every day a player the caliber of Joe becomes available, and we're thrilled to be able to add him to our club," Stars general manager Jim Nill said. "He is a leader in every sense of the word, and a proven goal-scorer that continues to produce at an elite level."
Nill also added veteran forward Corey Perry and defenseman Andrej Sekera on incentive-laden deals on the first day of free agency, and the Stars are starting to take shape for next season.
"I think we add a lot, and hopefully we can take another step next year," said Pavelski, who ended a long career with the San Jose Sharks after they were unable to work a deal with him. He said getting the three years in Dallas was important, but also that his main objective was to find a place to win.
Video: Pavelski excited for chance to win in Dallas
"They sound like a great group of guys who really want to win right now, guys that want to prove something," Pavelski said. "They're coming off a good year where they thought they had a chance to beat St. Louis and came up a little bit short."
Pavelski can hopefully add some offense. He had 38 goals last season. He is averaging more than 32 over the previous five campaigns. He is a power-play dynamo who likes to get to the front of the net and tip pucks. That's something the Stars need.
While Jamie Benn and Tyler Seguin and Alexander Radulov each can do that, it's not their strength. Tipping pucks is one of Pavelski's best assets. And on a team where both John Klingberg and Miro Heiskanen can float pucks in on the power play at just the right tipping level, well, that seems to be a good fit.
[WATCH: Montgomery reacts to Pavelski signing, Stars' moves in free agency]
"It's the same with Corey Perry," said Stars coach Jim Montgomery. "I expect us to hit that objective a lot more next year. It's drawing penalties too. If you're in scoring areas and you're getting hooked, they call it. If you're in the neutral zone, they don't call it as much. We just have more people who are going to be in the fight in those areas now."
Also an additional asset that can make Pavelski a key is the fact he was captain in San Jose. Seen as a pro's pro, Pavelski can set a great example for younger players on how to prepare and also can be a big help for captain Jamie Benn.
Sharks general manager Doug Wilson sent out a press release thanking Pavelski for his time with the organization, including this passage: "From being a seventh-round draft pick in 2003 to serving as captain of our team for the last four seasons, Joe Pavelski's place in Sharks history is firmly cemented and he will be sorely missed. Joe led by example, not only as a player but as a person, and the impact he has had on this franchise and his teammates will be felt for years to come."
Video: Nill happy with the Stars' moves in free agency
On the concern side, Pavelski turns 35 on July 11 and has played 963 regular season games and 134 in the playoffs. There's a lot of mileage on the tires. That said, Pavelski has been a durable player and has a history of being a gym rat.
"With Joe Pavelski, he is someone who has overachieved his whole career," Montgomery said. "Because of his details, his habits…he's a perfectionist. It's not by fluke that he scores 38 goals at the age of 34. I don't see him slowing down. He's going to make everybody a better goal scorer because of his work habits."
Pavelski said he has never worried about his body and believes he should be just fine for all three years of the contract.
[CONTRACT TRACKER: Follow every move by the Stars in free agency and more]
"I don't know what people say their prime is, but some of my best years have been 30 to 35, and there's no reason that number isn't going to stretch to 35, 36 and 37. I believe that," Pavelski said.
"The one knock on me has always been my skating, that I haven't been as fast as some of the guys. But I've never felt out of place out there. I've always been able to get it done. I think I've been at this level for a long time and I don't see it going down."
The Stars are betting on it.
This story was not subject to the approval of the National Hockey League or Dallas Stars Hockey Club.
Mike Heika is a Senior Staff Writer for DallasStars.com and has covered the Stars since 1994. Follow him on Twitter @MikeHeika, and listen to his podcast.


The Wisconsin Film Festival took over 10 theaters throughout Madison this past week. I made a surgical strike Saturday to take in the world premiers of two documentaries that could not have been more different.
At the new and beautiful Memorial Union South, I saw "Filthy Theater: A Film About Joel Gersmann," directed by Dan Levin, explores the life and work of Madison playwright and director, Joel Gersmann, founder of the infamous Broom Street Theater, "the world's oldest thriving experimental community theater." If you know nothing about Joel Gersmann or Broom Street Theater (which I didn't), this film painted a complex portrait of a man with a singular vision: make theater with the bare minimum that isn't successful until it pushes the audience's sensibilities to the point where they actually leave.
When your accomplishments include a musical called "Bombs Away, Enola Gay!" and "Sexy Priests," a play about child molestation in the Catholic church, his intentions were anything but veiled.
Gersmann, who passed away in 2005, was one of those insane geniuses who is infamous in town and unknown elsewhere. Indeed, some of that is by design. Gersmann was so uninterested in commercial success that he never allowed any of his plays to be preformed outside of his theater.
When a producer from New York caught wind of one of his scripts and reached out to Gersmann about bringing his play to the theater hub of the world, one profanity-laced phone conversation ended any chance of the greater world being introduced to Gersmann's unique brand of theater.
The next movie I saw was about a man who was the polar opposite of Gersmann. "Last Day at Lambeau," directed by Michael Neelson, chronicled the journey Brett Favre and the Green Bay Packers took us on from his last game at Lambeau Field as a Packer through his last game at Lambeau Field as a Minnesota Viking. Compiling interviews with many local and regional commentators, this film presented a very even-handed telling of each step along the road that led our hero to our arch-rival.
Being a big Packers fan, this is a story I (and seemingly everyone else in this state) followed very closely as it unfolded in real time. While there weren't any dramatic reveals in this film, it consistently presented the element that was missing from the news coverage: the fans' perspective. Formerly witnessed in the comments sections of endless blogs on the topic, the border war that erupted between "real" Packers fans and Brett loyalists was finally explored on the big screen.
Many of us educated sports fans wrestle with the import we place on the choices these overpaid prima donnas make and the effect they have on us. But, for a couple hours in a theater in Madison, we were kids again, our hearts breaking as our erstwhile idol chose once again to "stick it to Ted Thompson."
Just like when I watch the recap of the 1982 World Series, I kept hoping for a different outcome, knowing I wouldn't get one. The emotional distance that time is supposed to provide melted away as audience members succumbed to tears when Brett retired again (and again and again) and cheers when Aaron Rodgers threw his first touchdown pass.
After the film, the Q&A went on for a long time and I got the distinct impression that we were all simply enjoying talking Packers and rehashing a story we all know but can't get enough of.
Two very different films about two very different men. Quite an afternoon at the Madison Film Festival.
Eron Laber is the owner of Through Line Studios. He specializes in artistic, personal wedding and portrait photography that reflects the character of his subjects.


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Earlier today, NBC released the final plans for the rest of the season for their hit (currently #1) show, The Voice. What should come as no surprise, The Voice will change keys to LIVE episodes once the Battle Rounds are through and introduce LIVE results shows the night after the performance shows. After the battle rounds, each mentor’s team will be whittled to 6 contestants. While other networks are calling this a tried and true format, with the exception of SYTYCD’s upcoming 9th season which will see results being announced the following week (to which we responded), The Voice is going with a fairly proven formula. What is seen as over-saturation by some, one month of LIVE performances and results shows is no where near the over-saturation some other Reality shows have perfected.
What will be interesting about this move is the ratings war that will play out week after week between DWTS and The Voice. Both shows air performances on Mondays from 8-10 ET and results from 9-10 ET the next night. NBC is not only determined to beat American Idol this season, but it seemingly wants to show ABC that they are a network to supposedly be reckoned with. What do you think about this move and who do you think will rise victorious?
The official NBC press release, including premiere dates for America’s Got Talent is below.
Universal City — NBC will commence live episodes of “The Voice” on Monday, April 2 (8-10 p.m. ET) and will expand the hit singing competition series to a second night with live elimination rounds beginning on Tuesday, April 3 (9-10 p.m. ET).
In addition, “The Voice’s” last live performance episode will be on Monday, May 7 (8-10 p.m. ET), with the season’s winner announced in the two-hour live finale on Tuesday, May 8 (8-10 p.m. ET).
“America’s Got Talent” – NBC’s top-rated summer series — will then debut its new seventh season the following week with two-hour episodes on Monday, May 14 (8-10 p.m. ET) and Tuesday, May 15 (8-10 p.m. ET). The show’s return will feature the first appearance of new judge Howard Stern, who joins fellow judges Howie Mandel and Sharon Osbourne. The series then resumes in its regular day and time on Monday, May 21 (8-9 p.m. ET) and on Tuesday, May 22 (9-10 p.m. ET).
NBC’s new Tuesday night lineup starting on April 3 will be “The Biggest Loser” (8-9 p.m. ET), “The Voice” (9-10 p.m. ET) and the new “Fashion Star” (10-11 p.m. ET). “Fashion Star” debuts Tuesday, March 13 (9:30-11 p.m. ET).
This week’s edition of “The Voice” jumped 15 percent versus the prior week in adult 18-49 rating (to a 6.2 from a 5.4) in “live plus same day” ratings from Nielsen Media Research and was up 13 percent week to week in total viewers (16.8 million vs. 14.9 million), to achieve the show’s top results in the four weeks since its regular-slot debut on February 6. Counting this week’s results, “The Voice” this season is averaging a 7.5 in 18-49 and 19.3 million viewers overall, making it the season’s #1 entertainment series in adults 18-49 and other key demographics.
“The Voice” returned with the strongest vocalists from across the country invited to compete in the blockbuster vocal competition. Celebrity musician coaches Christina Aguilera, Cee Lo Green, Adam Levine and Blake Shelton also returned, along with Carson Daly as host. Christina Milian joined this season as Social Media Correspondent.
The hit vocal competition series features the four superstar coaches who recently hand-picked their favorite vocalists in a blind audition and will guide them through an intense competition that ultimately crowns one winner. The show’s innovative format showcases the live performance shows that follow the blind auditions and the current battle phase.
“The Voice” is a presentation of Mark Burnett’s One Three Inc., Talpa Content USA, Inc. and Warner Horizon Television. The series is created by John de Mol, who executive-produces along with Burnett, Audrey Morrissey, Stijn Bakkers and Lee Metzger.
Last summer, “America’s Got Talent” delivered its highest-rated cycle ever, averaging a 4.1 rating, 12 share in adults 18-49 and 14.3 million viewers overall with its Tuesday edition, up in both categories by 17 percent versus the prior year to set new series highs. The Wednesday Results Show averaged a 3.7/11 in 18-49, up 9 percent versus the prior year, and 13.3 million viewers overall, up 6 percent. “America’s Got Talent” ranked #1 among non-sports telecast on ABC, CBS, NBC or Fox in total viewers every week it aired over the Summer of 2011, making it the #1 summer series in total viewers for a sixth year in a row.
“America’s Got Talent,” NBC’s top-rated summer series from “American Idol” producers FremantleMedia North America and Simon Cowell’s SYCO Television, returns with the hottest performers from across the country ready to compete in the blockbuster reality show. This year, outspoken, unedited radio personality television host and author Stern joins Mandel (“Deal or No Deal”) and Osbourne on the judging panel, while actor/producer/comedian Nick Cannon returns as host.
“America’s Got Talent” is produced by FremantleMedia North America and Simon Cowell’s SYCO Television. Simon Cowell, Cecile Frot-Coutaz (“American Idol”), Jason Raff, Ken Warwick (“American Idol”) and Georgie Hurford-Jones are executive producers.


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TB preventive treatment for an infection with strains presumed to be drug-susceptible can be broadly categorized into two types: monotherapy with isoniazid for at least 6 months (or isoniazid preventive therapy, IPT) and treatment with regimens containing a rifamycin (rifampicin or rifapentine). IPT has been the most widely used form of TB preventive treatment but the shorter duration of rifamycin regimens presents a clear advantage. Preventive treatment for MDR-TB requires a different approach using a fluoroquinolone or other second-line agents. The recommendations for these treatment options, as well as the conditions under which they apply, are discussed in different parts of this section.
17. The following options are recommended for the treatment of LTBI regardless of HIV status: 6 or 9 months of daily isoniazid, or a 3-month regimen of weekly rifapentine plus isoniazid, or a 3 month regimen of daily isoniazid plus rifampicin. (Strong recommendation, moderate to high certainty in the estimates of effect). A 1-month regimen of daily rifapentine plus isoniazid or 4 months of daily rifampicin alone may also be offered as alternatives. (Conditional recommendation, low to moderate certainty in the estimates of effect).
18. In settings with high TB transmission, adults and adolescents living with HIV who have an unknown or a positive LTBI test and are unlikely to have active TB disease should receive at least 36 months of daily isoniazid preventive treatment (IPT). Daily IPT for 36 months should be given whether or not the person is on ART, and irrespective of the degree of immunosuppression, history of previous TB treatment and pregnancy in settings considered to have a high TB transmission as defined by national authorities. (Conditional recommendation, low certainty in the estimates of effect)
Regimens containing isoniazid or rifamycins
Both recommendations already featured in WHO guidance from 2015 (13),(25). A strong recommendation for TB preventive treatment alternatives to 6H, based on evidence of low to high certainty, featured in previous WHO guidance (12),(13),(16). In 2019 the GDG made edits to the text of this recommendation to add the two new conditional recommendations for daily rifapentine plus isoniazid for 1 month (1HP) and daily rifampicin monotherapy for 4 months (4R) in all settings. These new recommendations are based, respectively, on low to moderate certainty in the estimates of effect. In addition, instead of a previous range of 3–4 months, the GDG now recommends a duration of 3 months for daily isoniazid plus rifampicin (3HR) and of 4 months for daily rifampicin alone (4R) to reflect the usual length of time for which these regimens are currently employed. Moreover, three previous recommendations on the use of 6H, 3HR in people <15 years and 3HP in high TB prevalence settings that featured separately in previous guidance are now proposed as alternative options. The revised recommendation makes all LTBI options applicable to all settings.
Justification and evidence
Daily isoniazid monotherapy
The efficacy of daily isoniazid monotherapy for six months (6H) or more in different populations and settings has been shown in a number of systematic reviews (18),(66),(67). A systematic review of RCTs in PLHIV showed isoniazid monotherapy reduces the overall risk for TB by 33% (RR 0.67; 95% CI 0.51; 0.87), and the that preventive efficacy reached 64% for people with a positive TST (RR 0.36; 95% CI 0.22; 0.61) (18). Furthermore, the efficacy of the 6-month regimen was not significantly different from that of 12 months’ daily isoniazid monotherapy (RR 0.58; 95% CI 0.3; 1.12). A recent systematic review of RCTs also showed a significantly greater reduction in TB incidence among participants given the 6-month regimen than in those given a placebo (Odds ratio [OR] 0.65; 95% CI 0.50; 0.83)(68). No controlled clinical trials were found of daily isoniazid monotherapy for 9 months (9H) versus 6H. Re-analysis and modelling of the United States Public Health Service trials of isoniazid conducted in the 1950s and 1960s, however, showed that the benefit of isoniazid increases progressively when it is given for up to 9–10 months and stabilizes thereafter (69). For this reason, 9H is retained as an alternative regimen to 6H in the recommended TB preventive treatment options.
Regarding the second recommendation above, a systematic review and meta-analysis of three RCTs of PLHIV in settings with high TB prevalence and transmission showed that continuous IPT can reduce the risk for active TB by 38% more than 6 months’ isoniazid (70). The effect was greater in people with a positive TST (49% for active TB and 50% for death). In those with a negative TST, neither effect was significant, although the point estimate indicated a reduction in TB incidence of 27%. In two of the studies reviewed ART was not used and in the third ART coverage was low at baseline but increased during the period of observation.
Daily rifampicin plus isoniazid for 3 months (3HR)
A systematic review updated in 2017 showed that the efficacy and the safety profile of 3–4 months’ daily rifampicin plus isoniazid were similar to those of 6 months’ isoniazid (68),(71). A previous GDG therefore strongly recommended that daily rifampicin plus isoniazid could be used as an alternative to isoniazid in settings with a TB incidence <100 / 100,000 population (13). A new review to compare the effectiveness of rifampicin plus isoniazid daily for 3 months with isoniazid for 6 or 9 months in children identified one RCT and two observational studies (72),(73),(74) (see also GRADE evidence summaries for PICO 5 in Annex 2). The RCT (73) reported no clinical disease in either group and used new radiographic findings suggestive of active TB as a proxy for clinical disease. Fewer participants given daily rifampicin plus isoniazid than those given 9 months of isoniazid developed radiographic changes (RR 0.49, 95% CI 0.32; 0.76). The authors also reported a lower risk for adverse events (RR 0.33, 95% CI 0.20; 0.56) and a higher adherence rate (RR 1.07, 95% CI 1.01; 1.14) among children given daily rifampicin plus isoniazid. Similar findings were reported in the observational studies (72),(74).
Daily rifampicin monotherapy for 4 months (4R)
A previous systematic review conducted for the 2015 LTBI guidelines and updated in 2017, found similar efficacy for 3–4 months’ daily rifampicin and 6H (odds ratio, 0.78; 95% CI, 0.41;1.46) (68),(71). The review also showed that individuals given rifampicin daily for 3–4 months had a lower risk for hepatotoxicity than those treated with isoniazid monotherapy (OR 0.03; 95% CI 0.00;0.48).
In 2019, the GDG discussed the implications of using 4R in high TB burden settings based on findings from RCTs of 4R vs 9H that included adults and children from such countries(75),(76),(77),(78). In study participants >17 years, the difference in rate of confirmed TB between 4R and 9H (4R arm minus 9H arm) was <0.01 cases per 100 person-years (95%CI, −0.14; 0.16); the difference in treatment completion was 15.1% (95% CI, 12.7; 17.4); the difference for Grade 3–5 adverse events was −1.1% (95% CI, −1.9; -0.4). In individuals <18 years, the difference in rate of active TB between 4R and 9H was -0.37 cases per 100 person-years (95% CI, −0.88; 0.14); the difference in treatment completion was 13.4% (95% CI, 7.5; 19.3); the difference in risk for adverse events attributed to the medicine used and resulting in discontinuation was −0.0 (95% CI, −0.1; 0.1). The evidence underpinning this revised recommendation is summarised in the GRADE tables for PICO 6 in Annexes 2 and 3.
Daily rifapentine plus isoniazid for 1 month (1HP)
In 2019, the GDG considered data from the only known published study of the 1HP regimen: a randomized, open-label, phase 3 non-inferiority trial comparing the efficacy and safety of 1HP with 9 months of isoniazid alone (“9H”) in PLHIV who were in areas of high tuberculosis prevalence or who had evidence of LTBI (79). Enrolment was restricted to individuals ≥13 years old who were not pregnant or breastfeeding. Noninferiority would be shown if the upper limit of the 95% confidence interval for the between-group difference in the number of events per 100 person-years was less than 1.25. Among all study participants, the difference in incidence rate of TB (including deaths from any cause) between 1HP and 9H (i.e. 1HP arm minus 9H arm) was −0.02 per 100 person-years (95% confidence interval [CI], −0.35; +0.30); the relative risk (RR) for treatment completion of 1HP over 9H was 1.04 (95% CI, 0.99; 1.10); the RR for Grade 3–5 adverse events was 0.86 (95% CI, 0.58; 1.27); hazard ratio of death from any cause was 0.75 in favour of 1HP (95% CI, 0.42; 1.31); RR for emergence of resistance to isoniazid and rifampicin were, respectively, 1.63 (95% CI, 0.17; 15.99) and 0.81 (95% CI, 0.06; 11.77). Overall non-inferiority as defined by the study protocol was thus shown in the modified intention to treat (mITT) population. Non-inferiority was also shown for the sub-group with confirmed LTBI infection (incidence rate difference per 100 person-years = 0.069 [-0.830 to 0.690]), as well as in males and females, and among those on or without ART at start of study. The number of patients with a CD4+ <250 cells per cu mm was small, and neither inferiority or noninferiority of 1HP was shown in this stratum. The evidence underpinning this new recommendation is summarised in the GRADE tables for PICO 7 in Annexes 2 and 3.
Weekly rifapentine plus isoniazid for 3 months (3HP)
A systematic review was conducted for the 2018 guidelines update to compare the effectiveness of a 3-month weekly regimen of rifapentine plus isoniazid (3HP) with that of isoniazid monotherapy. The review covered four RCTs (80),(81),(82),(83), which were analysed for three subgroups: adults with HIV infection, adults without HIV infection and children and adolescents, who could not be stratified according to HIV status because the relevant studies were lacking. The evidence underpinning this revised recommendation is summarised in the GRADE tables for PICO 8 in Annexes 2 and 3.
Two of the RCTs involved adults with HIV from South Africa, Peru and a number of countries with a TB incidence <100 / 100,000 population. No significant difference was found in the incidence of active TB between participants given a 3HP and 6H or 9H (RR 0.73, 95% CI 0.23; 2.30). Furthermore, the risk for hepatotoxicity was significantly lower with 3HP in adult PLHIV (RR 0.26, 95% CI 0.12; 0.55) and in those without HIV (RR 0.16, 95% CI 0.10; 0.27). The 3HP regimen was also associated with a higher completion rate in all subgroups (adults with HIV: RR 1.25, 95% CI 1.01; 1.55; adults without HIV: RR 1.19, 95% CI 1.16; 1.22; children and adolescents: RR 1.09, 95% CI 1.03; 1.15). One RCT included a comparison between 3HP and continuous isoniazid monotherapy in adult PLHIV (80). No significant difference in TB incidence was found in an intention-to-treat analysis; however, a per-protocol analysis showed a lower rate of TB infection or death in participants given continuous isoniazid. In all the studies, 3HP was given under direct observation. In a study of 3HP in 112 pregnant women, the rates of spontaneous abortion and birth defects were similar to those in the general US population (84).
The decision on which treatment to offer should not be confined to the manner in which it was studied in a trial (e.g. 1HP to replace 9H). The GDG agreed that the benefits of all the treatment options being recommended outweigh the potential harm. The programmes and clinicians should also consider the characteristics of the individual concerned to maximise the likelihood that treatment is completed as expected. Regimen choice is determined by considerations such as age, risk of toxicity or interaction, co-morbidity, drug susceptibility of the strain of the most likely source case, availability and the individual’s preferences.
On the basis of existing practice, albeit in the absence of a direct comparison, the GDG judged that 9H is an equivalent option to 6H in countries with a strong health infrastructure. It noted, however, that 6H is preferable to 9H from the point of view of feasibility, resource requirements and acceptability to patients.
All recommended treatment options are possible in PLHIV. The recommendation to give at least 36 months of daily isoniazid monotherapy in PLHIV in high TB transmission settings is conditional and based on evidence that longer-term IPT significantly adds benefit to ART. The efficacy, safety and convenience of repeated treatment with shorter rifapentine regimens is being studied in PLHIV in such settings. The definition of a high TB transmission setting should be established by the national authorities (see also Definitions). Testing for LTBI is not a prerequisite for TB preventive treatment in PLHIV but its use is encouraged because people who are TST positive have a greater protective benefit from TB preventive treatment. PLHIV with a negative TST should not receive 36 months of daily IPT.
The GDG agreed unanimously that the benefits of 3HR for infants and children < 15 years of age outweigh the harm, given its safety profile, the higher rate of completion as compared with isoniazid monotherapy and the availability of child-friendly, fixed-dose combinations of rifampicin and isoniazid.
The GDG therefore made a strong recommendation despite the low quality of the evidence. There are no or very limited data on the performance and pharmacology of rifapentine in children < 2 years. The 3HP regimen is only recommended for use in children aged 2 years and more while the 1HP regimen in individuals aged 13 years and more.
The 2019 GDG considered that there was moderate certainty that 4R is not inferior to 9H, and when also considering the good safety profile of the 4R regimen and its reduced length, it recommended that this regimen may also be used in high TB-burden settings. When deciding to make a conditional recommendation the GDG considered that most people would value a shorter regimen, but raised concerns regarding variability in acceptability, uncertainty in resource requirements given its higher cost, and potential for reducing equity should it deflect resources and decrease treatment coverage of more vulnerable individuals. The GDG agreed that the introduction of 4R needs to be accompanied by mobilization of appropriate resources from the start to avoid shortages in other programmatic needs. The GDG also observed that impact on equity could change if the price and policy of use of 4R also change (see also Annex 3 for more details on the GDG decisions).
With respect to 1HP, the 2019 GDG concluded that there was low certainty that its effectiveness would be non-inferior to 9H when used under programmatic settings in different populations at risk. When taking also into account the good safety profile of 1HP and its much shorter length when compared with other approved LTBI regimens, the GDG recommended that this regimen may also be used in high TB-burden settings and in people without HIV infection. The GDG considered that most people would value its much shorter duration than other options, that its implementation would be feasible, but raised concerns regarding uncertainty in resources requirements and the potential for reducing equity, leading to a conditional recommendation (see also Annex 3 for more details on the GDG decisions).
In the current update, the GDG considered that all regimens could be used in any setting, regardless of TB burden, provided that the health infrastructure can ensure the treatment is given correctly without creating inequities, and that active TB can be excluded reliably before the initiation of treatment.
The GDG noted that all the treatment options can be self-administered. An RCT showed that self-administered treatment of the 3HP is not inferior to directly observed treatment (85); however, there is little further evidence on self-administration of this regimen. The GDG noted that a requirement for a direct observation could be a significant barrier to the implementation. People receiving TB preventive treatment should also be supported through access to advice on treatment and management of adverse events at their encounters with the health services. The GDG further noted that individuals receiving treatment, clinicians providing treatment and programme managers would prefer shorter to longer regimens.
Rifamycins induce certain cytochrome P-450 enzymes and may therefore interfere with medicines that depend on this metabolic pathway, accelerating their elimination. These include ART as well as many other medicines such as anticonvulsants, antiarrhythmics, quinine, oral anticoagulants, antifungals, oral or injectable contraceptives, corticosteroids, cyclosporine, fluoroquinolones and other antimicrobials, oral hypoglycaemic agents, methadone, and tricyclic antidepressants. Such medicines may therefore need to be avoided when rifampicin or rifapentine containing regimens are given, or that their dosages are adjusted.
Regimens containing rifamycins should be prescribed with caution to PLHIV who are on ART because of potential drug–drug interactions. These regimens should not be administered to people receiving protease inhibitors or nevirapine, including HIV-exposed infants on preventive treatment. Rifampicin can decrease the concentrations of other antiviral agents: atazanavir, darunavir, fosamprenavir, lopinavir, saquinavir and tipranavir. It should not be used with saquinavir/ritonavir. No dose adjustment is required when rifampicin is co-administered with efavirenz. The dose of dolutegravir however needs to be increased to 50 mg twice daily when given together with rifampicin (86), a dose that is usually well tolerated and gives equivalent efficacy in viral suppression and recovery of CD4 cell count compared with efavirenz.
The 3HP regimen can be administered to patients receiving efavirenz-based antiretroviral regimens without dose adjustment, according to a study of pharmacokinetics (87). Administration of rifapentine with raltegravir was found to be safe and well tolerated (88). A drug interaction study in healthy volunteers of dolutegravir with once weekly HP reported toxicities in 2 of 4 participants (89). However results released more recently from a Phase 1/2 trial of 3HP and dolutegravir in adults with HIV reported good tolerance and viral load suppression, no adverse events of Grade >3 related to the HP, and did not indicate that rifapentine reduced dolutegravir levels sufficiently to require dose adjustment (90). The GDG stressed however the continued need for studies of the pharmacokinetics of 3HP concomitantly with other medicines, particularly ART.
Concurrent use of alcohol needs to be avoided with TB preventive treatment.
In preparation for the current update, a systematic review was conducted in 2019 to assess evidence in support or against recent reports from one RCT of adverse pregnancy outcomes associated with the use of IPT (91),(92). In addition to this RCT, three non-randomized, comparative observational studies provided data on at least one of the pregnancy outcomes in women with HIV (93),(94),(95) (see PICO 9 in Annex 2). While the RCT showed a higher risk of adverse pregnancy outcomes in women who initiated IPT during pregnancy (Mantel-Haenszel OR stratified by gestational age, 1.51 95%CI 1.09; 2.10), all three other studies reported an overall OR <1 suggesting the opposite (I2 =80%, p=0.002). A meta-analysis from two observational studies that cited adjusted estimates and whose data could be pooled suggested lower risk for composite adverse pregnancy outcomes (OR 0.40, 95%CI 0.20; 0.74) (93),(94). The observational studies did not reproduce the associations with IPT reported by the RCT for individual adverse outcomes such as foetal/neonatal death, prematurity, low birth weight, and congenital anomaly. No statistically significant risks for maternal hepatotoxicity, Grade 3 or 4 events or death were reported by any of the four studies. Based upon these findings the GDG concluded that there were insufficient grounds to change previous guidance or to develop a separate recommendation for the use of IPT in pregnant women with HIV. The GDG considered that systematic deferral of IPT to the postpartum would deprive women from its protective effect at a point when they are more vulnerable to TB. Appropriate care during the antenatal and postnatal periods and during delivery may reduce risk of adverse pregnancy outcome. While obtaining baseline liver function tests when IPT is given in pregnancy is strongly encouraged when feasible, it is not required, and routine liver function testing when IPT is given in pregnancy is not indicated unless there are other risk factors for liver toxicity are present. Vitamin B6 supplementation should however be considered. The GDG agreed that this is an area requiring more research, such as on pharmacokinetics and pharmacovigilance of IPT and other preventive treatment regimens. Rifampicin is generally considered safe in pregnancy. There are limited data on the pharmacokinetics and safety of rifapentine in pregnancy and therefore the use of 1HP in pregnancy would best await more data to ensure appropriate dosing and at least preliminary safety data for this regimen in pregnant women.
Other subgroups and settings
The recommended dosages for TB preventive treatment regimens in adults and children are shown in Table 3. Regimens based on isoniazid and rifampicin can be used in individuals of all ages. There are no or very limited data on the efficacy and safety of rifapentine in children < 2 years and the 3HP regimen is only recommended for use in children aged 2 years and more. The data from the 1HP trial relates only to individuals aged 13 years and more. The GDG considered that extrapolation of effects to children aged 2–12 years is reasonable, although the dosage of daily rifapentine in this age group has yet to be established. The suitability of this regimen in people <13 years needs to be reviewed once results from studies of pharmacokinetics and safety in children of all ages become available in a near future.
In candidates for transplantation or anti-TNF treatment it may be particularly important to complete TB preventive treatment fast and therefore shorter regimens like 1HP and 3HP could have an advantage over longer treatments. Likewise, in homeless people and in people being released from prison, in whom there is limited opportunity for repeated encounters during treatment, shorter treatment could be more suitable than longer regimens.
In addition to PLHIV on ART, other populations who may be more commonly at risk of drug-drug interactions from rifampicin include women of childbearing age on contraceptive medicines (who need to be counselled about potential interactions and consider nonhormonal birth control while receiving rifampicin) and opiate users on substitution therapy with methadone.
Contacts of patients with laboratory confirmed isoniazid-resistant, rifampicin-susceptible TB (Hr-TB) may be offered a four-month regimen of daily rifampicin.
Given the widespread use of rifampicin-containing fixed dose combinations to treat drug-susceptible TB, single dose rifampicin has become less available to disease programmes. If the 4R regimen will be used more often the demand for loose tablets of rifampicin will increase and programmes would need to procure it. Quality-assured supplies of rifampicin should be used. The provision of 4R outside the TB programme centres (e.g. primary care facilities, HIV programmes) should be accompanied by stepwise guidance on how to maximise the effect of rifampicin and avoid it being diverted for use as a broad-spectrum antibiotic.
Fixed-dose combinations (FDC) of HR should be used where possible to reduce the number of pills to be taken. FDCs of 3HP are expected to be released in a near future and will facilitate administration. Shorter regimens are also more likely to be completed. Concerns about adherence should not be a barrier to starting TB preventive treatment and support provided to enable better person-centred care. No data-supported recommendations exist on how to handle interruptions of TB preventive treatment, i.e. how many missed doses can be made up for by prolonging treatment without compromising efficacy?
Individuals at risk for peripheral neuropathy, such as those with malnutrition, chronic alcohol dependence, HIV infection, renal failure or diabetes, or who are pregnant or breastfeeding, should receive pyridoxine (vitamin B6) when taking isoniazid-containing regimens. A lowering of isoniazid dosage from the one proposed may be required to avoid toxicity if there is a high population prevalence of “slow acetylators”. Combination tablets of co-trimoxazole, isoniazid and pyridoxine could be helpful in PLHIV. However, unavailability of pyridoxine should not be a reason to withhold TB preventive treatment.
Interventions to enhance adherence and completion of treatment should be tailored to the specific needs of risk groups and the local context. A systematic review conducted for the WHO 2015 LTBI guidelines provided heterogeneous results for interventions to improve treatment adherence and completion, and the evidence was considered inconclusive (14). The WHO guidelines for treatment of drug-susceptible active TB propose several interventions to support adherence, which could also be applied to TB preventive treatment (96).
In areas with high background resistance to rifampicin, such as countries in eastern Europe, it is particularly important to try to get the strain from the presumed source tested for drug susceptibility so that treatment given is more likely to work. If there is rifampicin monoresistance or other contraindications to rifampicin, then an isoniazid regimen of 6 or more months may be the most appropriate option. Unfortunately, in many settings, rifampicin resistance is often accompanied by isoniazid resistance – multidrug-resistant TB (MDR-TB) – requiring different preventive medication (see below).
Preventive treatment for MDR-TB
Justification and evidence
Evidence for effectiveness and safety of MDR-TB preventive treatment was reviewed and summarised in Section 1.1. The medicines used in these studies were mainly fluoroquinolones (e.g. moxifloxacin, levofloxacin) with or without other agents (e.g. ethambutol, ethionamide). The median proportion of participants who discontinued treatment because of adverse events in all the studies was 5.1% (interquartile range, 1.9–30.2%).
While ethambutol is considered safe in pregnancy, ethionamide was associated with teratogenic potential at high doses in preclinical animal studies, with minimal data in human pregnancy. Although there has been concern about the use of fluoroquinolones in children because of retardation of cartilage development shown in animals (97), similar effects have not been demonstrated in humans (98),(99). While the effects of fluoroquinolones on bone and cartilage in animals have not been observed in humans, available data and infant follow-up times are limited. One meta-analysis of observational studies including 2800 pregnant women exposed to fluoroquinolones found no differences in birth defects, spontaneous abortion or prematurity compared to unexposed pregnant women (100). Recent alerts have however highlighted the safety concerns associated with prolonged use of fluoroquinolones in humans (101),(102).
There is limited evidence for the optimal duration of MDR-TB preventive treatment, and this should be based on clinical judgement. Regimens used in the studies conducted so far were given for 6, 9 and 12 months. None of studies included data on pharmacokinetics and safety in pregnancy or a comparison of the risk for adverse events, although one reported that no serious adverse events could be attributed to fluoroquinolone-based preventive treatment (36).
The regimen of preventive treatment of MDR-TB contacts should be individualized and based on reliable information on the drug resistance profile of the presumed source. Later-generation fluoroquinolones (e.g. levofloxacin or moxifloxacin) may be used unless the strain of the presumed source shows resistance to these medicines. A dosing schedule for levofloxacin in children and adults is proposed in Table 3. Paediatric formulations of levofloxacin can be used for this purpose. For strains showing additional resistance other treatment regimens used in some of the studies may be used (37).
Contacts of people with rifampicin-resistant TB (RR-TB) are usually treated as for MDR-TB unless isoniazid-susceptibility in the index case is reliably confirmed, in which case IPT may be effective.
As the recommendation for preventive treatment in MDR-TB exposure is based on very low-quality evidence, people must be given detailed information about the potential benefits and harms of giving fluoroquinolones or other regimens. In view of uncertainties about the balance of benefit to harm, informed consent, preferably in writing, is required, based on the local context and practices in similar situations.


ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Two different Albuquerque Police (APD) shooting cases were the subject of an APD news conference Tuesday, with investigators releasing new video and discussing details about what happened. One of the police shooting cases happened after officers witnessed a murder in a downtown parking lot, while the other police shooting happened at a westside gas station, resulting in the death of 27-year-old Keshawn Thomas.
In the the August 22 shooting, Albuquerque Police says Sgt. Harold Sennett fired his weapon after a man shot and killed 21-year-old Melina Jones. APD says the man who killed Jones ran from the shooting scene. He was not identified by police Tuesday and no further details about the victim were provided at the news conference.
APD however did confirm that they do not believe the male suspect was hit by police gunfire during officers response. Anyone with information in the case is asked to call CrimeStoppers at 843-STOP.
Fatal Gas Station Shooting
The second shooting discussed resulted in the death of 27-year-old Keshawn Thomas. APD says it happened on Sunday, August 28, at the Valero gas station on Coors and Quail after officers were called to the gas station for a report of a man unconscious inside of a Dodge Charger. The car was found parked near a gas pump.
The driver, Thomas, was contacted by officers who thought he was intoxicated. APD says officers found Thomas inside the green car, appearing to be asleep, noting “a possible open container of alcohol” in the center console.
“Since the car was not on, [officers] determined they could not conduct a DWI investigation, but would wake the driver and have him or her call a ride home,” APD Deputy Commander Kyle Hartsock said. “After they contacted the driver, who was Keshawn Thomas, he exits the vehicle and a dialogue between Thomas and officer began.”
Three officers spoke to Thomas for roughly ten minutes, according to APD. Video shows Thomas at some point sitting on a curb, smoking a cigarette. During that conversation, APD says Thomas told officers he was intoxicated, but officers chose to release him. Officers were said to have told Thomas he could call someone to pick him and his car up.
The shooting occurred after Thomas returned to his vehicle with officers permission, asking to get a cell phone. Officers agreed to let Thomas go back to the car. Before arriving at the car, video shows Thomas telling officers he had a gun in the trunk of the car, while handing a loaded ammunition magazine to one of the officers.
The shooting happened as video shows Thomas appearing to search through his car. Tuesday, the department showed video of the moments before and during the shooting. At the time of the shooting, APD says an officer had moved closer to the car to watch what Thomas was doing.
“Officer Flores stepped closed to watch the inside of the car, and stated he saw, in his interviews later on, a gun in the right hand of Thomas,” Hartsock said. “In the video, you’ll see Officer Flores yells, ‘gun gun gun’ and stated that Thomas started to tilt the gun toward him when he made the decision to fire.”
APD Chief Harold Medina said of the shooting Tuesday that officers could have better communicated before the shooting. Responding to questions from reporters, he said at certain points in the incident, it seemed as if officers “became frustrated” with Thomas.
“I know at times dealing with intoxicated individuals, it becomes difficult, and you get frustrated,” Medina said. “I think to me, there was a sense of frustration at certain points, at time during the entirety of the [event], I think we could be better at controlling our frustrations and the way that we communicate with individuals.”
All three officers fired their guns at Thomas, who was pronounced dead at a hospital. APD says the three officers involved include, Officer Flores and Officer Ketchum who started with APD in 2021. The third officer, Officer Skeens has been with APD since 2018. The three officers have not been involved in any prior police shooting cases. APD did not release the first names of the officers during Tuesday’s news conference.


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KUALA LUMPUR, Jan. 24 (Xinhua) -- Malaysia has been alert on all peanut butter products from the United States, putting them on stringent testing, local media reported on Saturday.
The measure called Level Five alert was placed by the Malaysian government after several salmonella-linked deaths found in the United States, local newspaper The Star said on its website.
Malaysian Health Minister Liow Tiong Lai said that some particular batches of contaminated products had been withdrawn from the shelves.
The Malaysian Health Ministry said possibly contaminated dough, which uses peanut butter and peanut paste, has entered Malaysia from Peanut Corporation of America (PCA).
The company has recalled the dough from three sales outlets here and at the Kuala Lumpur International Airport, the ministry said.
Liow said that the Malaysian government had raised the alert to Level Five just to ensure that the incoming batches are free of salmonella contamination.
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Former England captain Michael Vaughan Sunday said that the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) should let its cricketers play in other countries around the world, and gain experience, as he criticised the Indian cricket squad over their performance in the ongoing T20 World Cup.
Indians who were already agonised by India's humiliation by New Zealand, couldn't absorb the former cricketer's criticism and lashed out at him in their Twitter posts
"India should take a leaf out of all other countries … allow their players to play in other leagues around the World to gain experience … #India," Vaughan wrote.
What Vaughan was trying to say basically is that allowing the Indian players to participate in other league would help them gain experience of playing in different conditions as the Indian stars mostly play in international matches and the Indian Premier League.
Rarely do they play in other cricket leagues around the globe.
Here are some of the infuriating replies he received.
Manish Gupta, sore from the humbling defeat, chose to respond to a Pakistani fan, instead of replying to Vaughan's tweet.
Another Indian account told Vaughan to stop with the "faltu gyan".
Pratyush urged Vaughan to remember the dismal England from 2014-2015, adding that "everyone has their lows".
Another Indian Twitter user tried to hide his anger behind a laughing emoji, telling Vaughan to say whatever he wanted because "it is your day".
T Ambu reminded Vaughan of India's success in England a few months ago.
New Zealand vanquished India by eight wickets in their T20 World Cup clash. India now has a very slim chance of reading the semi-final stage of the ICC T20 World Cup, as it remains without a win after suffering defeat at the hands of Pakistan and New Zealand.
PM Imran Khan advises Shaheen Afridi to work hard and continue to play his positive role for Pakistan cricket
Beijing will next month host the world's most restricted mass sporting event since the pandemic
Chasing a 240-run target, Afghanistan were restricted to 215 for nine in their quota of 50 overs
Pakistan will kick off their World Cup 2022 campaign with a match against arch-rival India on 23rd October in Melbourne
Pakistan, India placed together in group 2 in Super 12 round for ICC T20 World Cup 2022
The team comprises 11 outstanding individuals who have impressed with the bat, the ball or their all-round exploits


Transformers: Cyberverse Chapter One Details Revealed
Hasbro Studios revealed details about the first season of the upcoming Transformers: Cyberverse animated series. Each episode is set to run 11 minutes and first season of the series will consist of 18 episodes.
Hasbro also revealed a synopsis for the series.
Bumblebee is on a critical mission where lives are at stake! Only, he
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would change his life. His past will shape him into becoming the hero we
know today. As each memory is repaired, another clue comes to light
that will lead them both to complete their shared mission to save their
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Transformers: Cyberverse will premiere in 2018.
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