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If you're an aspiring entrepreneur, having an engaged audience is crucial for success. You can reach your target audience and grow your brand through platforms like YouTube, Instagram, and social media in general.
In this blog post, we'll explore how to build an audience on YouTube and Instagram, discuss how musicians, writers, and artists can engage their audiences, and explore affiliate marketing and blogging. Also, we'll share tips and success stories for podcasters, content creators, and entrepreneurs. Let's get started on building your audience if you're ready to take your business to the next level.
Why build audience for your business
Building an audience is a crucial step for any business looking to achieve success in today's digital age. With so many options and platforms to choose from, it can be overwhelming to know where to start. However, by following a few effective strategies, you can build an audience from scratch and optimize your business for growth.
Firstly, identifying your target audience is essential. By understanding who your ideal customer is, you can tailor your marketing efforts to reach and engage with them effectively. Conduct thorough market research and create buyer personas to gain insights into their demographics, interests, and preferences. This information will guide your content creation and marketing strategies.
Additionally, creating valuable and relevant content is key to attracting and retaining an audience. Use social media platforms such as YouTube and Instagram to share videos, images, and stories that resonate with your target audience. Consistency is crucial, so establish a content calendar and regularly post engaging content. Interact with your audience by responding to comments and messages, building a relationship of trust and loyalty. Remember, building an audience takes time and effort, so be patient and persistent in your endeavors.
Building an audience through YouTube videos and Instagram
Building an audience on YouTube and Instagram requires a strategic approach to attract and engage with viewers and followers. Here are some effective social media marketing strategies to help you grow your own audience on these platforms:
- Create compelling content: To build an audience, it is essential to create high-quality and engaging social media posts that resonate with your target audience. Whether you are a vlogger, beauty guru, or a business owner, make sure your videos and posts provide value, entertain, or educate your viewers. Utilize storytelling, effective content marketing techniques, concise editing, and eye-catching visuals to keep your audience interested.
- Optimize your channel or profile: To increase visibility and attract viewers, small business owners must optimize their YouTube channel or Instagram profile. Utilize relevant keywords in your titles, descriptions, and tags to improve searchability. Choose an appealing profile picture and create a cohesive visual identity through consistent branding elements and color schemes.
- Promote your content through effective marketing: While creating great content is crucial, it is equally important to promote it effectively. Cross-promote your videos or posts on your other social media platforms, website, or blog. Utilize email marketing, collaborations with other creators or influencers, and targeted social media advertising to reach a wider audience and attract new viewers and followers.
- Engage with your audience: Building an audience is not just about attracting followers, but also engaging with them. Respond to comments and messages promptly, ask for feedback, and encourage discussions. Show genuine interest in your audience's opinions and questions, and maintain a consistent presence on the platform to build a sense of community and loyalty among your viewers and followers.
By implementing these strategies, you can effectively build an audience on YouTube and Instagram, and establish a strong online presence for your business or personal brand.
How to build an audience for affiliate marketing and blogging
When it comes to affiliate marketing and blogging, building an audience is crucial for success. The first step is to identify your target audience and understand their needs and interests. Conduct market research to determine the keywords and topics that resonate with your target audience. This will help you create content that is valuable and relevant to them.
Once you have identified your target audience, it's important to create compelling and engaging content that will attract and retain their attention. This can include writing informative blog posts, creating tutorials, or sharing personal experiences. Make sure to optimize your content for SEO by including relevant keywords and meta tags.
In addition to creating high-quality content, it's important to promote your affiliate marketing and blog to reach a wider audience. Utilize social media platforms like Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn to share your content and engage with your audience. Collaborate with other bloggers and influencers in your niche to expand your reach, and consider using email marketing to nurture relationships and keep your audience engaged.
Building an audience for affiliate marketing and blogging requires time and effort, but with the right strategies and consistent dedication, you can establish a loyal and engaged audience that will support your business.
Building an audience: tips for podcasters and content creators
Building and engaging an audience is crucial for the success of any podcaster or content creator.
Connect with your audience: One of the key aspects of building an audience is to establish a strong connection with them. Take the time to understand your target audience and their preferences. Engage with them on social media platforms, respond to their comments and messages, and show genuine interest in their opinions. By fostering a sense of community and creating a personal connection, you can build a loyal fan base who will support you and spread the word about your content.
Create quality content: Content is king, and creating high-quality content is essential to attract and retain an audience. Whether you are a musician, podcaster, or content creator, focus on producing valuable and engaging content that resonates with your target audience. Invest in professional equipment, refine your skills, and always strive for improvement. Consistency is also important, so make sure to maintain a regular uploading or publishing schedule to keep your audience engaged and coming back for more.
By following these tips, podcasters and content creators can successfully build and engage an audience, ultimately leading to the growth and success of their career or business.
Harness the power of social media platform
Social media platforms have become essential tools for building an online audience. With platforms like Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and TikTok, you have the ability to reach a wide range of potential followers. Utilize these platforms to share engaging content, connect with your target audience, and build a loyal community.
One powerful example of successful audience building through social media is the rise of fitness blogger Kayla Itsines. Through her Instagram account, Kayla shared her fitness journey and workout tips, gradually building a massive following. With consistent and valuable content, she was able to establish herself as an expert in her niche and attract a dedicated audience. So, whether you are a writer, musician, or artist, leveraging social media platforms can significantly contribute to building your online audience from scratch.
The importance of consistency and authenticity
Consistency and authenticity are crucial factors when building an online audience. Your audience wants to connect with real people and engaging content. Therefore, it is essential to create a brand identity that reflects your values, voice, and unique perspective. Consistently show up for your audience by providing valuable and relevant content that resonates with them.
One outstanding success story that exemplifies this principle is the podcast The Joe Rogan Experience. Hosted by comedian Joe Rogan, the podcast gained massive popularity by consistently releasing long-form, unscripted interviews with a diverse range of guests. Rogan's authenticity and his genuine curiosity in engaging conversations created a loyal audience that eagerly awaited each new episode. By remaining true to himself and consistently delivering high-quality content, Rogan built an online audience that helped catapult his podcast to the top rankings.
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The Supreme Court of India had once observed that the threat posed by plastic bags is bigger than the atom bomb for the next generation. The apex court’s observation was quite logical as, according to research findings, plastic generally degrades in about 500-1,000 years.
A nationwide ban on single-use plastic (SUP) declared last year had raised some hopes, but the fight against plastic menace is far from achieving the desired results in the country, including in Bihar.
Grocery shops, vegetable vendors and small commercial establishments continue to openly use plastic bags of all shapes and sizes. Only supermarkets, big grocery stores and malls have started using paper and cloth bags to some extent. The plastic bags continue to choke drains, pollute rivers and cause health hazards to cattle.
As World Environment Day is set to be observed on Monday (June 5) with ‘Solutions to plastic pollution’ theme under the ‘Beat Plastic Pollution’ campaign, TOI dives deep into the issue for a reality check and the way forward.
What is banned
The Plastic Waste Management (PWM) Rules, 2016 of the government of India were amended on August 12, 2021 to accommodate the ban on identified SUP across the country. Later, the Union ministry of environment and forests announced a ban on SUPs of 19 categories that have low utility and high littering potential from July 1, 2022. The categories include plates, cups, cutlery, straws, packaging films and cigarette packets.
“The Bihar government banned plastic carry bags in urban areas with effect from December 14, 2018. The ban was extended to rural areas in February 2019 and the rules for the same are being framed by the rural works department. The state government issued the notification for ban on SUP on December 17, 2021 and it was made effective from July 1, 2022 under the nationwide ban,” Bihar State Pollution Control Board chairman D K Shukla told TOI.
Need for ban
Researchers have estimated that since the 1950s, the rate of plastic production has grown faster than that of any other material. A 2021 report by an Australian philanthropic organization, Minderoo Foundation, stated that SUPs account for one-third of all plastic produced globally. The report found that India features in the top 100 countries of single-use plastic waste generation – with a rank of 94.
“From the 1950s to the 70s, only a small amount of plastic was produced. Hence, plastic waste was manageable. By the 1999s, plastic waste had more than tripled due to a rise in plastic production. In the early 2000s, our output of plastic rose more in a single decade than it had in the previous 40 years. Today, we produce about 300 million tonnes of plastic waste every year. That’s nearly equivalent to the weight of the entire population,” said Ashok Kumar Ghosh, professor and head of research department at Mahavir Cancer Sansthan.
The ban on plastic initially seemed effective on the ground, at least in urban areas of the state. However, as time passed, the restrictions gradually started losing grip. A significant number of shopkeepers and small vendors either switched to paper bags or forced buyers to come with their cloth or jute bags in the initial few weeks, but implementation of the ban later got derailed.
“The ban on plastic is not effective on the ground at all. Either the government could not strictly enforce it, or people could not make behavioural changes,” said Pradhan Parth Sarth, dean, School of Earth, Biological and Environmental Science, Central University of South Bihar.
According to experts, lack of affordable alternatives and effective localised implementation of the plastic ban are some of the major challenges.
“Identification of locally affordable and environmentally sustainable alternatives is necessary. With the ban taking away a less expensive commodity, SUP, alternatives chosen to replace it need to match its price,” country head of United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP), Atul Bagai, told TOI.
Mahatma Gandhi once said, “Be the change you wish to see in the world.” This seems to be the common notion of all stakeholders in suggesting effective implementation of plastic ban.
Shashi Darshan, coordinator at Tarumitra (Friends of Trees), who also works for spreading awareness on waste management, is of the view that plastic is more a human behaviour problem than an environmental problem.
“We have been engaging youth and students of various schools to ensure whatever plastic comes to our home, must not be let into the environment,” he said.
“People’s awareness is of utmost importance as plastic has found usage in almost all spheres of human activities,” said Shashi Bhushan Prasad, additional director, urban development and housing department.
Plastic pollution could reduce by 80% by 2040 if countries and companies make deep policies, according to a latest report by UNEP.


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FRESH & SIMPLE GREEN BEANS
Garden-fresh green beans make for a great side dish at almost any meal.
Serving them with caramelized onions really compliments their flavor and elevates them to a level you won’t have to prompt anyone to finish their veggies.
Cooked with caramelized onions.
PREP TIME: 10 min
COOK TIME: 20 min
3 Tbsp (45ml) olive oil
1 yellow onion, diced
1 lb (500 g) fresh green beans, trimmed and cut in half
Salt and pepper to taste
Fresh green beans, yellow onion.
Trim off the ends and cut in half.
1) Heat pan over medium high heat and add olive oil.
2) Add diced onion and sauté for 5 minutes, stirring frequently.
3) Reduce heat to medium-low and cook for at least another 15 minutes so the onions become soft and sweet, stirring occasionally.
4) While onions are cooking, bring a pot ofwater to boil, add green beans and cook in boiling water for 3-4 minutes.
5) Drain and rinse under cold water, then submerge the beans in cold water as set aside until ready to finish them off.
6) Two to three minutes before you’re ready to serve, drain the green beans from the cold water and stir them into to the pan with the onions. Cook on medium for about 2 or more minutes, just until the beans are warmed through.
Salt and pepper to taste, and move to a serving bowl or individual plates.
Pairs well with Pan-Seared Pork Chops.
Fresh & Simple Green Beans with caramelized onions
Click below to see the start-to-finish process and explanations.
Recipe and photo credits: Cathy Menees
Video production credit: Hannah Menees
Submerging the green beans in cold water stops the cooking process and also help retain their beautiful green color.
Cooking the onions on medium-low heat starts the caramelization process where the natural sugars in the onions start to come out and brown in the pan, creating a slightly sweet glaze.
This is great side dish that is easy to coordinate the timing with the rest of the meal as you can ‘pause’ the process while you can get the rest of your dishes prepared. Just turn the beans and onions off the heat until you’re about 3 minutes away from serving. Turn the heat back on to medium and cook for 2-3 minutes to warm them through.
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These green beans make a great addition to omelets or salads, so even if you only have a few spoonfuls, save them for something else!

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Not far removed from the buffet lines of J2, a group of UT students learn the refined techniques of robotic dancing. The members of Redefined Dance Company work to keep hip-hop dancing alive by participating in team competitions with routines inspired by traditional hip-hop styles.
Redefined Dance Company was founded in 2007 to reestablish hip-hop dancing in Texas. Since then, the group has expanded and won the nationwide dance competition World of Dance two times in a row. In this competition, dance groups of all ages compete against each other by performing a combination of street dancing and new-age choreography.
The group holds auditions each semester, making no spot permanent. Fifth-year nutrition senior, Crystal De La Rosa, tried out for the group during her freshman year and has been dancing with the team since.
“When I auditioned, there were three freshman, and everyone else was an upperclassmen,” De La Rosa said. “There was a lot of pressure, and I didn’t know anyone at all. It was scary.”
Redefined gave De La Rosa the opportunity to make friends and network with other dancers around the nation. Sharon Melnikov, international relations and global studies junior, said the team chemistry was one of the greatest aspects of joining the team.
“I was expecting to join a team and dance — that’s it,” Melnikov said. “Obviously, you make friends at practice, but these are people you hang out with, you go out with and you randomly have lunch with.”
Melnikov said the dance routines tell a story and revolve around a central theme. In order to successfully convey the story, the dances must be exact.
“A lot of Texas hip-hop is very swag [and] hard-hitting,” Melnikov said. “Redefined takes the foundations of hip-hop and incorporates that into our routine. That’s really our drive — bringing back foundation.”
Dance teams are especially popular in Houston and Dallas, according to Melnikov. In these cities, there are official and unofficial dance communities taught by
Redefined puts students in charge. Fifth-year mathematics senior Ramon Catindig is one of the group leaders who mentors the newer members.
“Dance is kind of like the perfect art style to bond with somebody,” Catindig said. “You’re not only moving to music people may enjoy, but you’re moving together. You’re getting in synced with your bodies as well. Dance is something we love.”
In order to encourage more participation, Redefined offers free bi-weekly classes. These classes are open to anyone interested in dancing, not just
“We want to redefine how people see hip-hop around Texas,” De La Rosa said. “Yes, there’s locking and popping, but it’s not just the hip-hop you see in videos. It’s more.”


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Great stuff. Her song "All for you" is currently the sexiest thing I've heard this year.
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It is a shame that the no-talent-Autotune using-lip syncing "singers" get more recogintion than Imelda.
Jeff Beck did a tribute to Les Paul that featured Imelda and her band. Real smokin' stuff.
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1 edition of Five years of research on dwarf wheats. found in the catalog.
Five years of research on dwarf wheats.
Includes bibliographical references (p. 47-49).
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Introduction. Wheat is of prime importance in the realms of food crops in the world. The total area of the world under wheat is around million ha with grain yield of million tons. 1 The major wheat producers that include China, India, USA, France, Russia, Canada, Australia, Pakistan, Turkey, Argentina, Iran and Italy contribute 76% of global production. Heirloom wheats may not contain some of the novel toxins of modern wheat, but they still contain gluten (emmer contains even more gluten than modern) and all wheats, of any epoch, are high glycemic carbs. Eating wheat is a 10, year old bad bargain, which became a disaster in the late 20th.
Perhaps no one has advocated this position to more deleterious effect for grain-based foods than William Davis, the author of the book “Wheat Belly.” Dr. Davis and others have claimed without evidence that the wheat kernels produced from semi-dwarf varieties are inferior to what was grown before the so-called green revolution. Explore thousands of old and rare books, including illuminated manuscripts, fine press editions, illustrated books, incunabula, limited editions and miniature books. Whether you're a budding rare book collector or a bibliophile with an evniable collection, discover an amazing selection of rare and collectible books from booksellers around the.
Growing different blends of wheat varieties can increase yields while reducing disease pressure, enabling farmers to cut the number of fungicide applications, suggests new Danish research. This modern wheat is a type of dwarf wheat that, unfortunately, is much less nutritious and comes with a list of potential problems. A centuries-long study has tracked the results of this change. Since , researchers in England have been conducting research called the “Broadbalk Winter Wheat .
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Research carried out from to '68 at the Indian Agricultural Research Institute and at the other agricultural research stations on Mexican-derived dwarf wheats is reported. The agronomic characteristics of cv. Kalyan Sona, Sonalika, Safed [white] Lerma, Chotti [small] Lerma, Sharbati [amber- coloured] and Sonora are described.
Information and data are included from trials with dwarf and. Wheat is a grass widely cultivated for its seed, a cereal grain which is a worldwide staple food.
The many species of wheat together make up the genus Triticum; the most widely grown is common wheat (T. aestivum).The archaeological record suggests that wheat was first cultivated in the regions of the Fertile Crescent around BCE.
Botanically, the wheat kernel is a type of fruit called a Clade: Tracheophytes. Going back to wheat’s roots. Though the modern version of wheat has been around since the early s, history shows that humans have been eating the original wild version going b or 11, years.
In fact, the Middle East (primarily southeast Turkey) can claim early dibs on this crop. The ancestor of modern wheat was known as einkorn.
Research on dwarf wheats. New Delhi: Indian Council of Agricultural Research, (OCoLC) Document Type: Book: All Authors / Contributors: Khem Singh Gill; Indian Council of Agricultural Research.
Grain yield progress over 50 years of spring wheat breeding at the International Maize and Wheat Improvement Center (CIMMYT) was determined in field trials conducted during five crop seasons (–) at Norman E.
Borlaug research station near Ciudad Obregon, Mexico. The humanitarian vision of dwarf wheat was quite incredible and its accomplishments are far reaching across the globe. This genetically modified wheat plant garnered a noble prize to its creator.
Fast forward to the average size of the American today- who didn’t need dwarf wheat and its adaptations in their daily food supply. Take a seat on a. Wheat (Triticum aestivum L) is the most extensively grown cereal crop in the world, covering about million hectares annually, accounting for a total of million tonnes (Isitor et al., The Italian wheat breeder Nazareno Strampelli was to use this Japanese wheat, crossing Akakomugi with an Italian wheat by to produce a new shorter, lodging resistant Italians wheat.
By a number of new semi-dwarf wheat varieties had been developed from this initial hybridisation which soon became very well known and were grown in Italy.
It is ten years since Volume 1 of The World Wheat Book was completed and the intervening years have seen many changes in the world economy, in agriculture in the countries where wheat is grown, and major developments in the techniques of wheat second volume therefore updates, but does not replace, the first volume by adding to the countries discussed, giving an update on agronomy 5/5(2).
Modern wheat is dwarf wheat, a cultivar developed in the ’60s to massively increase yield per acre. But this dwarf wheat wasn’t the lovable, bearded, wisecracking, clownish, comic relief-providing, overly self-conscious Gimli of the Lord of the Rings films, nor was it the fearsome, highly respected, resolute dwarven warrior Gimli in the books.
Happy with the increased production of the hybridized dwarf wheat, plant breeders began more hybridization experiments starting in the early s. Extensive hybridization research, testing and experimentation went on, all with the objective of increasing the yields wheat produced.
Book January Further research should be conducted to unravel the genetic basis of resistance to these aphids in 1RS genotypes.
It took only 2 years from the planting of wheat. With the introduction of semi-dwarf varieties, depth control became even more important because of the shorter coleoptile of semi-dwarf wheat compared to conventional height wheat varieties. Height. There is a fairly good correlation between overall plant height and coleoptile length; taller varieties tend to have longer coleoptiles.
According to Wheat Belly author Dr. William Davis, “this thing being sold to us called wheat—it ain’t wheat. It’s this stocky little high-yield plant, a distant relative of the wheat our mothers used to bake muffins, genetically and biochemically light-years removed from the wheat of just 40 years ago.”.
Summary data from five years of Dwarf Wheat yield trials. All data is presented relative to USU-Apogee. All numbered lines are selections from the cross "Super-Dwarf x Parula", the same cross that created Apogee.
Relative Yield Cultivar APR-JUN JUL-OCT APR-JUL AUG-NOV DEC-APR JAN-MAY JUN-SEP MEAN APOGEE g m The new dwarf wheat contains twenty-eight or twice as many chromosomes and produces a large variety of gluten proteins, including the ones most likely to cause celiac disease.
Five Ways Gluten Makes You Sick and Fat. Gluten can trigger inflammation, obesity and chronic disease in five. I’m reading Wheat Belly now, and this post doesn’t really address the voluminous scientific evidence of problems caused by modern dwarf wheat strains documented in the book.
I hope it’s clear to readers that Dr. Davis does *not* claim wheat is the product of high-tech gene splicing techniques and is therefore not GMO. Background. Barley yellow dwarf (BYD) is an important virus disease that causes significant reductions in wheat yield. For effective control of Barley yellow dwarf virus through breeding, the identification of genetic sources of resistance is key to success.
In this study, geographically diverse wheat accessions genotyped using an Illumina iSelect 90 K single nucleotide polymorphisms.
As a result, a year ago she stopped eating wheat. For the 20 years I had known her, she had worsening headaches year over year. It had gotten to the point she was having headaches five days per week and migraines a few times a month, missing an average of one day of work per week because of headaches.
Agricultural Economics, 3 () Elsevier Science Publishers B.V., Amsterdam - Printed in The Netherlands Spillover Effects of International Agricultural Research: CIMMYT-based Semi-Dwarf Wheats in Australia John P. Brennan Department of Agriculture New South Wales, Agricultural Research Institute, Wagga Wagga, N.
(Australia) Abstract Brennan. The second edition of The wheat book: principles and practice had a number of changes from the first version, including information on weed management, grain quality, marketing, and other wheats.
There was also a change in the emphasis of the book from 'a technical manual for wheat producers' to 'principles and practice' of wheat production to. The coleoptile, a pointed protective sheath covering the emerging shoot of a wheat plant, is much smaller in the dwarf wheats.
To better understand the interaction, Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development Merredin senior research officer Bob French’s trial at this year’s Liebe Spring Field Day, Kalannie, sought to characterise the effect of genetically determined.Dwarf bunt of wheat.
Dwarf bunt is a result of a soilborne pathogen (Tilletia controversa) and the disease is also known as dwarf smut. It typically occurs with long periods of snow cover, and only impacts winter wheat.
Symptoms prior to heading (FGS ) include yellow leaf flecking at late seedling stage, stunting, and excessive tillering.

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The Dolphins have promoted wide receiver Isaiah Ford from the practice squad to the active roster ahead of Sunday’s home game against the Atlanta Falcons, the team announced Saturday.
To make room for Ford on the 53-man roster, the Dolphins waived quarterback Reid Sinnett.
The Dolphins had used the maximum of two free practice-squad elevations on Ford the last two weeks. Under NFL rules, a player on the practice squad can be elevated to the game-day roster twice and revert to the practice squad without having to clear waivers. After that, if they are elevated, they must clear waivers before resigning to the practice squad.
In two games this season, Ford has caught one pass for 3 yards. His promotion adds depth at wide receiver, where fellow wideouts DeVante Parker and Preston Williams are questionable to play because of their respective injuries. Will Fuller, who was placed on injured reserve with a broken finger in Week 5, is eligible to return next week.
Sinnett was promoted to the active roster in Week 3 and had served as the backup to Jacoby Brissett while Tua Tagovailoa was sidelined with fractured ribs. If unclaimed on waivers, Sinnett may sign back to the team’s practice squad.
The Dolphins also elevated center Cameron Tom for Sunday’s game. Tom was also elevated to the active roster for the team’s game against the Indianapolis Colts but did not play a snap. Starter Greg Mancz was limited in practice throughout the week and is questionable to play because of a groin injury.

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The Coastal Conservation Assocation reports that the allocation was set using catch data from the mid-1980s, at a time when red snapper stocks were critically depressed and created an inaccurate picture of the fishery. That allocation has been allowed to stand ever since, but now anglers have the chance to help set things right. The Gulf of Mexico Fishery Management Council is now accepting comments on a range of allocation alternatives for red snapper in Amendment 28, which gives six alternatives to the issue.
****The alternatives include****:
-_ Shifting the allocation to the recreational sector from the commercial sector by the amount of 3 percent, 5 percent, or 10 percent.
-_ Shift either 100 percent or 75 percent of any total combined commercial and recreational quota in excess of 9.12 million pounds to the recreational sector.
The CCA says that proper allocation is one of the pillars of proper fisheries management. Tremendous changes have occurred on the Gulf Coast over the past 30 years and to allow red snapper allocation to remain static for so long is completely unacceptable. Any number of studies show that the greatest economic benefits to the nation are achieved by shifting allocation to the recreational sector, but our access to the best red snapper fishing ever is still shackled by 30-year-old data.
According to the CCA there is misleading information that has been distributed recently by an organization called Share the Gulf, which is a coalition of environmental activists, commercial fishing businesses, seafood dealers and restaurants. Far from actually wanting to share the Gulf, this coalition wants to freeze this unfair allocation in place forever. One of their spokesmen even said recently that recreational angling groups need to stop taking away America’s fish.
If you want to write to the Gulf of Mexico Fishery Management Council, there is an online comment system that provides the public to give feedback on Amendment 28.


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MANILA, Philippines – Whoever said that sports and politics don't mix?
That controversial relationship was front and center as Philippine party-list group WOW Pilipinas secured an assumed multimillion-dollar sponsorship deal to appear on the ring mat of Senator Manny Pacquiao's WBA welterweight title bout with Adrien Broner on Saturday, January 19 (Sunday, January 20, Manila time) at the MGM Grand Las Vegas.
With their logo smack dab in the middle of the ring and plastered all over the 4 ring posts, the tourism-focused party even outshone Tecate, a liquor sponsor that has been around for decades in the boxing scene.
I wonder how much it costs to campaign this heavily in Las Vegas at a top-billed fight. WOW Pilipinas Partylist - care to share cost? #PacquiaoBroner @wowpilipinasph pic.twitter.com/Ej5n8WaNjK — Natashya Gutierrez (@natashya_g) January 20, 2019
According to a 2015 report by Business Insider, Tecate forked over $5.3 million (P279 million) to maintain its usual spots during Pacquiao's mega-fight with Floyd Mayweather Jr.
WOW Pilipinas created a Twitter account just last December and had its first tweet on January 1.
Prior to tweeting about the Pacquiao-Broner fight, the account featured former Cavite governor Jonvic Remulla in what looks to be a party function in the province.
Maraming salamat Governor @jonvicremulla sa pagpapaunlak sa amin sa Lalawigan ng Cavite! #WowCavite #WowPilipinas pic.twitter.com/rQUinvsDHa — Wow Pilipinas Partylist (@wowpilipinasph) January 11, 2019
During his term as Cavite governor from 2014 to 2016, Remulla was part of the United Nationalist Alliance along with Pacquiao, who was then the representative of Sarangani.
Like Pacquiao, Remulla jumped ship to PDP-Laban in 2016 after the victory of President Rodrigo Duterte. – Rappler.com


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On the 3 Claveles website you have at your disposal models of bread knives made of stainless steel that are of full quality and are suitable for cutting any type of bread. Choose between the different models that we offer you, such as the Nørden knife or the Evo knife. At 3claveles.com you will find the option that best fits the bread knife you need.
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Shark tracker: OCEARCH researchers track Lydia, a 2,000 pound great white shark near Jacksonville
9:39 AM, Mar 4, 2013
9:42 AM, Mar 6, 2013
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. -- It was strictly a catch and release operation -- and this one caught something historic.
Researchers reeled in a 2,000 pound great white shark off the coast of Jacksonville Sunday.
While tagging her, they also named her Lydia.
Ocearch says she's the first great white to be captured, tagged and released off the Southeastern U.S. coast.
She'll help researchers understand sharks' migration patterns.
"One of the big part of our mission and the reason why you are here is to be inclusive. We are trying to allow the whole world to feel like they can be on the ship to experience modern day exploration," said Ocearch Founder Chris Fischer.
Lydia was tracked down at the mouth of the St. Johns River, which is near a popular spot for surfing.
She's now tagged with a GPS device that allows researchers to follow her, and you can too.


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The Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a bank robbery that occurred earlier this afternoon in Riverview.
At approximately 1:42 p.m. on October 28, 2020, a suspect entered the Fifth Third Bank located at 13304 U.S. Highway 301 South in Riverview. The suspect, a male, approached the counter and handed the teller a note implying that he had a weapon and demanded cash. The teller provided an undisclosed amount of money. The suspect left the bank with the note in hand and fled on foot in an unknown direction. The teller told deputies a weapon was not seen or displayed.
“Thankfully, nobody was injured during the course of this incident,” said Sheriff Chad Chronister. “Weapon or not, this individual not only stole money from the bank, but he also instilled fear into the lives of employees there. I’m urging anyone who saw or heard anything suspicious this afternoon to call us immediately.”
Deputies are searching for a medium complexion male, who is about 5’10” tall and 190-210 pounds.
Anybody with information is asked to contact the Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office at (813) 247-8200. In order to be eligible for a cash reward up to $5,000, call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-873-TIPS (8477).

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Resurge can help you lose weight and improve sleep. But, you must be sure to get enough rest every night. The formula has ingredients that enhance your sleep and lessen your hunger. Your metabolism may slow if you don’t get enough sleep. You might consume more food than you should. You may also notice an increase in appetite which could cause weight growth. To increase your energy levels you must not sleep in the night.
Resurge was designed to provide an overnight boost to your body. Resurge helps you fall asleep more deeply, which means you’ll awake feeling more energetic than the day before. It also offers other benefits including improving your mental and mood. This product can also help you lose belly fat. It increases your energy levels, regulates blood sugar levels, and burns off fat. Resurge is safe and comes with no adverse side effects.
Resurge is an organic sleep aid made up of 8 ingredients. It improves your sleep quality and makes it easier to fall asleep quicker. It reduces anxiety and stress. It enhances sleep and prevents ammonia from being produced during sleep. It also reduces the production age-related hormones while you sleep. It’s a fantastic supplement for people who don’t get between seven and eight hours of rest each night.
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If you’re considering buying Resurge be sure to purchase it from its official website. It is crucial to be careful when purchasing Resurge since it can alter the composition of other drugs. It is recommended to read the label carefully before buying the supplement. Resurge is a good investment. Resurge is safe, effective and reliable. In the blink of an eye you’ll feel great!
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Resurge is not a magic pill. It is a supplement that acts within the body. It’s not an all-encompassing solution to your health issues. It is a supplement to aid in weight loss and overall health. The website contains the ingredients. It is recommended to read them prior to purchasing. If you’re unsure of the effectiveness of Resurge then you should contact the manufacturer. The reviews will inform you if the product is safe to use.
The ingredients are safe for use. A lot of the ingredients are found in similar products. Resurge is safe and effective for weight loss. The price of Resurge is $49 and includes shipping. It contains eight key ingredients, which are crucial to the growth of muscle. If you’re worried about how the ingredients work together, talk to your physician prior to purchasing it. The formula also includes amino acids if you are thinking about it for weight loss.
Resurge is an excellent product to reduce body fat in the morning. It works by raising GABA and serotonin which are two neurotransmitters which affect your mood and ability to sleep. This supplement isn’t a serotonin-producing agent. It is a sleep aid which helps your body recover itself. There aren’t any adverse side effects to Resurge. Resurge is safe since the manufacturer is committed to its use. It is only available by prescription.

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Leaders of the planned $48 million performing arts center in Spokane Valley dug gold shovels into dark brown soil Saturday morning, signifying the official groundbreaking of the three-story, 59,000-square-foot facility that is expected to open in 2024.
“It’s been a really long time coming, but here we are on the land with the dirt below us and we are getting ready to start construction of a facility,” said Susanna Baylon, member of the Advisory Council for the Idaho Central Spokane Valley Performing Arts Center.
The structure will be the new home of the Spokane Valley Summer Theatre, which will be renamed to Idaho Central Spokane Valley Performing Arts Center when the project is complete. Idaho Central Credit Union purchased naming rights to the building.
About 100 people sat or stood Saturday in the footprint of the building, which will be built on a vacant 5-acre lot at 13609 E. Mansfield Ave., next to the Tru by Hilton hotel and near Mirabeau Park and the Spokane River.
“Today, we break ground on a once-in-a-lifetime legacy project for our region for generations to come,” said Yvonne Johnson, the visionary behind the project, according to Baylon, and its executive artistic director. “The reach and impact of the Idaho Central Spokane Valley Performing Arts Center is far greater than we realize or can even imagine.”
Christina Lynch, president of the board of directors, also called the project a legacy, while praising Johnson’s efforts.
“It’s not for today, its not for this summer,” Lynch said. “It’s for 100 years. It is for all the children who start young and you’re watching them go through the years pursuing their careers.”
Johnson has dreamed of a new theater for years.
“This dream developed, and that dream is here,” Lynch said. “It’s reality.”
The facility will include a main stage with over 480 seats, a 175-seat studio theater designed for flexible seating and more innovative productions, and 300 free parking spaces. The center will also boast a multipurpose special event space with an 800-square-foot outdoor patio balcony for up to 400 guests.
David Lynch, board treasurer and Christina Lynch’s husband, called the new space a “teaching center” that will focus on youth.
“We have so much talent that needs to be developed, and that’s what this facility is about,” he said. “It’s for the kids.”
Christina Lynch said the building will not only benefit Spokane Valley, but people from Missoula to Seattle and up to the Canadian border.
“We’re all gonna benefit from this,” she said. “This is a legacy right here in Spokane Valley.”
Marnie Rorholm, managing director, said the Spokane Valley Summer Theatre and soon-to-be Spokane Valley Performing Arts Center is the only professional performing arts organization and educational conservatory between Missoula and Moses Lake. She said the new center will not only have an impact on arts and culture, but on hospitality, tourism and the economy.
Garco Construction of Spokane will start work this fall with the completion date slated for June 2024, according to a news release from the performing arts center.
The project, which is privately funded, has raised $18 million with $30 million to go, Georgia Oxford, capital campaign manager, told The Spokesman-Review.
“It will be a physical building, but it really will house hopes, dreams and possibilities for our region, and that is why it is super exciting,” Baylon said.


The Executive Secretary, Nigerian Christian Pilgrim Commission, NCPC Rev. Dr. Yakubu Pam has said that progressive change cannot take effect without a change from the mind. He made this statement while speaking at the WUSAL yearly Special Prayer which held at BYM events center,Zarmaganda , Jos on 7th May, 2023.
The Wusal special prayer is in preparation for the Nzem Berom coming up on 14th May,2023.
The NCPC Boss who spoke on the theme, “Master negotiator” took his biblical reference from the book
of Philemon Chapter 1 verse 8-18, where he stressed the need for the power of negotiation. According to him “Progressive changes cannot take effect without a change from the mind”
He harped on the need for everyone to learn from the boldness of Paul, who from the prison could speak authoritatively, According to him, Paul was in the prison but his mind was not in prison.
Rev. Yakubu Pam further stressed the need for the people of Berom to be progressive minded urging them to have a loud and clear mindset, He admonished them to desist from laziness & hatred against each other, and also to avoid unhealthy competition amongst themselves.
The NCPC helmsman speaking on the ongoing pilgrimage activities hinted on the need for pilgrimage to be carried out in Turkey, he mentioned key sites in Turkey such as the “Church of Ephesus”, which will be a good experience for intending pilgrims.
He disclosed that NCPC will be airlifting over 20,000 pilgrims before the end of the year.
He expressed his gratitude to the King of Berom, Da. Jacob Gyang Buba for the privilege given to him to serve as the guest speaker of the occasion.
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Fang was a brown-skinned, brown-eyed, tame rancor that lived during the Clone Wars between the Galactic Republic and the Confederacy of Independent Systems. During the war, the rancor was offered for sale as a pet by the vendor droid 80-T5, who sold a wide range of goods from a small stall located within the Jedi Temple on the planet Coruscant. At the time Fang was offered for sale, the rancor was a far smaller size than the normal height of a fully grown rancor, standing at about shoulder height next to an adult Human.
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- "It isn't the size of the Rancor in the fight, it's the size of the fight in the Rancor."
- ―The store description of Fang
Fang first appeared as a purchasable companion for players in the MMORPG Star Wars: Clone Wars Adventures released by Sony Online Entertainment in 2010 and shut down in 2014. The rancor could be bought for 500 station cash, a premium in-game currency players had to buy with real money. Given that Fang's purchase was entirely optional, this article makes no assumptions about if it was bought.
- Star Wars: Clone Wars Adventures (First appearance)

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Give Up These Beliefs For A Happier Life!
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Zdravko Cvijetic — “Z” to his friends — wrote the most viral post in the history of the platform medium.com when he posted 13 Things You Should Give Up If You Want To Be Successful. And it went viral for good reason. In his short post, he managed to condense a series of points that lead to success and contentment, a feat, to be sure.
This week on the show, we’re talking briefly about just two of the 13 things, two that relate not just to overall well-being, but to our relationship with ADHD and the things we do to reduce stress and anxiety we carry through our limiting beliefs. Take a listen, read the original, and share your thoughts!
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Through Taking Control: The ADHD Podcast, Nikki Kinzer and Pete Wright strive to help listeners with support, life management strategies, and time and technology tips, dedicated to anyone looking to take control of their lives in the face ADHD.

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| RESEARCH PAPER
|Year : 2004 | Volume
| Issue : 4 | Page : 231-233
A validated high-performance liquid chromatography method for the determination of rifampicin and desacetyl rifampicin in plasma and urine
AK Hemanth Kumar, I Chandra, R Geetha, KS Chelvi, V Lalitha, G Prema
Tuberculosis Research Centre (ICMR), Chennai, India
OBJECTIVE: To standardize a high-performance liquid chromatography (HPLC) method for the determination of rifampicin (RMP) and its major metabolite desacetyl rifampicin (DRMP) in plasma and urine.
MATERIAL AND METHODS: A simple, specific and sensitive HPLC method was developed for the determination of RMP and DRMP in plasma and urine. Separation in both was achieved by reverse-phase chromatography on a C18 column with a mobile phase composition of 0.05 M phosphate buffer: acetonitrile (55:45 v/v) at 254 nm.
RESULTS: The retention times of DRMP, RMP and Rifapentine (RPN), the internal standard were 2.9, 4.8 and 10.5 min respectively. The assay was linear from 0.25 to 15.0 g ml-1 for plasma and 2.5 to 80.0 g ml-1 for urine. Both intra-day and inter-day accuracy and precision data showed good reproducibility.
CONCLUSION: The HPLC method described is sensitive, selective and linear for the wide range of concentrations for RMP and DRMP in plasma and urine. Thus, the method developed is well suited for the pharmacokinetic studies.
A K Hemanth Kumar
Department of Biochemistry, Tuberculosis Research Centre (ICMR), Mayor V R Ramanathan Road, Chetput, Chennai - 600 031
Source of Support: None, Conflict of Interest: None
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Versus Trump: Are Tax Returns Coming Soon?
On this week’s Versus Trump, Jason and Charlie discuss the Supreme Court's pair of decisions governing Trump's tax returns. Are they coming soon? Did the Democrats make a mistake in not being more aggressive in invoking the impeachment power? Listen now!
Versus Trump: Enforce Your Own Subpoena!
On this week’s Versus Trump, Charlie and Jason discuss the D.C. Circuit's recent opinion holding that courts have no power to enforce subpoenas issued by the House. They discuss the opinion's rationale, whether it makes sense, and whether the House might—or should—take the court up on its offer to start jailing Trump Administration officials in their own brig. Listen now!
Versus Trump: The Coming Exec Privilege Showdown
On this week’s Versus Trump, Jason, Charlie, and Easha talk executive privilege. They outline the legal landscape of several hard questions in this area, like can the President completely prevent executive officials from testifying, and what role do the courts play here? Listen now!
Updates | The Week of January 15, 2018
While the President holds an obligation to ensure faithful execution of the laws, Congress holds sole authority to appropriate resources for that power’s exercise and is therefore not duty-bound to provide resources necessary for the executive branch’s fulfillment of its constitutional functions.
Update | The Week of November 27, 2017
The Senate Judiciary Committee urged the DOJ to expand its oversight of gambling. A bipartisan Cyber Diplomacy Act is a legislative effort to the State Department's "redesign."
Update | Week of October 30, 2017
Legislative proposals to protect the Mueller investigation against political interference by the White House appear to have lost momentum. The Senate is poised to confirm several judicial nominees.
Updates | The Week of October 16
The Trump Administration may inspire greater congressional oversight of the federal bureaucracy. President Trump has had more judicial nominees confirmed than President Obama had at this point in his first term; although President Trump has nominated prolific bloggers to the bench, Republican Senators have stuck by his selections.
It Was Legal for the President to Fire Comey. That’s the Problem.
It’s already too late in the day to trust the executive branch to police itself. That lack of trust should extend to a special prosecutor, independent counsel, or whatever other nice terms you want to call it. At this point, only Congress can credibly investigate the President.
The Nuclear Option and Democratic Deterioration
The Gorsuch nomination battle illustrates and exacerbates the dynamics of democratic deterioration. Reversing these trends will require elected officials to act with courage. It will also require significant structural changes to our political system.
Versus Trump: The FOIA Spectacular!
On this week’s episode of Versus Trump, Easha and Charlie discuss all things FOIA—that is, the Freedom of Information Act. Listen now!
Congress’s Personnel Power
Congress should engender a robust administrative separation of powers, ensuring that a forceful bureaucracy (and an engaged public) can advance congressional priorities and check those of the President
Versus Trump: Kavanaugh's Coming, Plus Updates
On this week's episode of Versus Trump, Jason, Charlie, and Easha discuss the retirement of Justice Kennedy and how his presumptive replacement may rule in Versus Trump cases. They then do some quick hits to update a handful of important cases. Listen now!
Versus Trump: Judges of Christmas Future
On this week’s Versus Trump holiday spectacular, it's all judges, all the time. Charlie, Jason, and Easha take a closer look at a number of the President's judicial nominees—confirmed, pending, and withdrawn—to examine what might happen to Versus Trump cases in years to come. Listen now!
Donald Trump's New Intelligence Slush Fund
The continuing resolution that was signed by President Trump contains a provision that permits his intelligence agencies to spend billions of dollars on anything they want, without having to inform Congress about what they are doing. This seems like a bad idea.
Versus Trump: Texas & Trump Versus The ACA
This week, Jason, Charlie, and Easha are back with a regular episode to discuss a stunning recent development in Texas v. United States, a case by Texas seeking to invalidate the Affordable Care Act (Obamacare). Last month, the Trump Administration not only agreed with Texas that the individual mandate is unconstitutional, but it also told the district court that the requirement to cover everyone with a pre-existing condition on the same terms as healthy folks should be struck down as well. Listen now!
The Comey Firing in (Comparative) Context
President Trump’s abrupt firing of FBI Director James Comey prompted two immediate questions: Is the firing legal, and is this a constitutional crisis? But are these even the right questions to pose?
Versus Trump: Versus Whitaker (JH solo)
On this week's episode of Versus Trump, Jason has a solo episode where he talks about a motion by Maryland contending that Matthew Whitaker was not legally appointed as Acting Attorney General. Listen now!
Versus Trump: Keeping the DREAM Alive
On this week’s episode of Versus Trump, we discuss a major new lawsuit that challenges President Trump's announced revocation of the DACA immigration program. Listen now!
The Constitution of Talk
There needs to be a separation of microphones just as much as a separation of powers, and Congress does not understand the microphone that 2017 requires.
Why Trump’s Firing of Comey is Terrifying
Our country has a very strong, very important norm of apolitical law enforcement. But this norm, ironically, is enforced mostly by politics, not law—and Trump’s action has risked doing it irreparable damage. Going forward, here's what to watch at the state and federal levels.
Trump and North Korea: Where's Congress?
Guest poster Eric Segall argues that Congress must act now to ensure that the President does not unilaterally commit an act of war without Congressional consent.
Encouraging Legislative Expertise-Forcing
A promising way for Congress to check the Executive, as well as to enhance its own efficacy and public standing, is by promoting expertise in the executive branch
Versus Trump: Versus Whitaker, In-Depth
On this week's episode of Versus Trump, the gang is re-united, and they discuss the Supreme Court motion contending that Matthew Whitaker was not legally appointed as Acting Attorney General. Listen now!
Ten Questions for a New FBI Director
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The Faces of Congressional Power
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Goodbye, U.S. Senate?
Abbe Gluck explains that the Republicans’ win-at-all-costs strategy will almost certainly lead next to the end of the filibuster for legislation, not just nominations, which would fundamentally change the culture of the Senate and be a tragic loss for our democracy.
The Audacity of The President’s "Hope"
Senator Risch asked Jim Comey whether a person has been charged for obstruction of justice or any other criminal offense, where they said or thought they hoped for an outcome. We hope he finds our research instructive.
To Save Obamacare, Repeal the Mandate
If congressional intent is the key to the Texas decision invalidating the Affordable Care Act, Congress can intervene. And the best way for it to do so is not to enter the litigation. It’s to legislate.
A Reply to Larry Solum
A response to Professor Solum’s comments on my posts about the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau.
The Constitutional Challenge To The CFPB
The major constitutional challenge to the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau rests on the claim that the President of the United States does not have enough power over the agency.
Versus Trump: Versus Mueller
After two special interview episodes of Versus Trump, Jason and Charlie get back to the usual format and talk about the leaked Dowd memo arguing that President should not be required to sit for an interview with the Special Counsel. Listen now!
Real Reasons To Worry About Filibuster Repeal
The filibuster repeal itself is ultimately far less important than some deeper trends it reflects concerning partisanship, institutional norms, and the separation of powers in our constitutional order.
Chafetz and the Separation of Powers
By Victoria Nourse: It is one of the great paradoxes of American life that Americans love democracy but hate their most democratic institution, the Congress—that is, until they need Congress to fight a rogue President
Confusion Over The Essential Health Benefits
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Versus Trump: N.Y. Versus Wilbur Ross
On this week's episode of Versus Trump, Jason and Charlie talk about the fight over Commerce Secretary Wilbur Ross's potential testimony in an important lawsuit over the census. Listen now!
The Acosta Hearing & the “Deconstruction” of Federal Agencies
Hearings on President Trump's nominee for Secretary of Labor revealed little about the future of labor policy. But the hearings made crystal clear that Trump's executive orders and proposed budget threaten even popular and effective government programs.
Versus Trump: "What About Congress? + Steven Wu"
On a new episode of Versus Trump, Take Care's podcast, Easha, Jason, and Charlie discuss Congress's role and powers in investigations of the Executive. Then, Jason talks with Steven Wu, a Deputy Solicitor General in the Office of New York Attorney General Eric Schneiderman, about the case against Trump University, the active role of states in recent years, and other issues in which New York is adverse to the President. Listen now!
Attacking North Korea Would Be Illegal
President Trump threatened this week to launch "fire and fury like the world has never seen" against North Korea. That is not something the Constitution lets him do without Congress.
An introduction to the Take Care symposium on my new book, Congress's Constitution
By Kate Shaw: Congress must find new opportunities for successful engagement with the public, by both individual members and the body as a whole
Versus Trump: To End a Presidency? (Interview with Joshua Matz)
On this week's episode of Versus Trump, Jason talks about the past, present, and future of impeachment with Joshua Matz. Joshua is the publisher of Take Care and the co-author, with Laurence Tribe, of the acclaimed new book To End a Presidency: The Power of Impeachment. Listen now!
Why Did Trump Believe the Syria Strike Was Lawful?
When the President unilaterally decides that America will start killing people in foreign countries, the least we can expect is a sound justification for that action under domestic and international law. Yet Trump has yet to offer one.
Law, Politics, and Interbranch Conflict
By demonstrating the dangers of vesting so much power in one individual, will Trump bring about a revitalization of Congress and a corresponding diminution of the Presidency?
How Might Congress Reinforce NATO?
President Trump's overseas trip has cast doubt on longstanding consensus features of U.S. foreign policy, particularly our commitment to NATO. Here are some ways Congress might respond.
Congress’s Vital Power of the Purse
The upcoming budget fights will be ugly and brutal, but they implicate the most important practical means of constraining this president (or any other)—Congress’s power over appropriations. But the nature and limits of that power remain shockingly undefined.
Versus Trump Podcast: Prosecuting Trump FAQ + James Williams
On today's two-part episode of Versus Trump, Take Care's podcast, we answer three burning questions related to whether the sitting President can face criminal charges, and how that prosecution could be started. We also have an interview with James Williams, the County Counsel for Santa Clara County, where he discusses his County's lawsuit against Trump Administration that has so far successfully prevented the Trump Administration from enforcing an executive order that would have withdrawn federal funding from so-called sanctuary cities.
Congress’s Constitution, the President’s Politics?
By Julia Azari: Is Congress doomed to react to Trump, and to wallow in the political discourse he has created like a toddler in a soiled diaper? Or can members of Congress create their own counter-narratives about the meaning and stakes of policy and process?
Youngstown Zone Zero
Justice Jackson's famous separation of powers framework offers no support for President Trump's entry ban. In fact, it's irrelevant.
Partisan Gerrymandering Returns to the Supreme Court
Partisan gerrymandering at its core is viewpoint discrimination pure and simple, and it cannot be squared with our Constitution’s promise that voters choose their representatives, not the other way around.
Updates | The Week of June 12, 2017
The Senate Intelligence Committee will not investigate whether President Trump attempted to obstruct justice, leaving the inquiry to special counsel Robert Mueller. Questions remain about the legal basis for Attorney General Jeff Sessions’s refusal to answer questions before the Senate Intelligence Committee.
Updates | The Week of May 1, 2017
The Senate passed a spending bill to avert government shutdown. Republican Senators criticized President Trump's rant against Senate rules.
Updates | The Week of April 17, 2017
Rep. Adam Schiff (D-Calif.) writes that the NSA and U.S. Cyber commend should be split and the government released its annual FISA Court report.
Updates | The Week of March 20, 2017
Congress continued its investigations of former National Security Advisor Michael Flynn. One Representative argued that Congress should block the administration’s proposed budget cuts to the State Department.
Updates | The Week of April 10, 2017
Commentators continued to discuss the implications of the invocation of the "nuclear option" to confirm Judge Neil Gorsuch, President Trump's Supreme Court nominee.
Updates | The Week of July 31, 2017
The Senate confirmed several administration nominees, including Christopher Wray for FBI Director. Republican Senator Jeff Flake's new book publicly criticizes President Trump.
Updates | The Week of July 10, 2017
The Senate Judiciary Committee began hearings for Christopher Wray, President Trump's nominee for FBI Director, and passed along four other nominees.
Updates | The Week of March 27, 2017
Rep. Devin Nunes, Chairman of the House Intelligence Committee, disclosed that he made a visit to the White House to view intelligence files regarding President Trump's wiretapping claims. Commentators argued that this disclosure makes it hard for Republicans to claim impartiality as they investigate Russian interference.
Updates | The Week of April 24, 2017
This week, a government shutdown loomed as President Trump proposed to condition funding for the increasingly-popular ACA on funding for the border wall.


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With bushland destruction continuing in Queensland at an apparently escalating rate, Wildlife Queensland wonders when the Palaszczuk government will deliver on its pre-election commitment to reverse the Newman government’s land clearing laws? WPSQ believes that action taken immediately would not be soon enough.
Remnant vegetation, bushland and forests are a valuable resource, providing protection to topsoil and minimising waterlogging and salt contamination. In addition, it provides habitat for our wildlife and assists in minimising the decline of our biodiversity. In appreciation of these values, Queensland’s then Labor government phased out and finally ended broad scale clearing of remnant vegetation in 1999-2003.
The Bligh Labor government went on to build on these laws and, subject to certain conditions, extended them to protect previously cleared bushland in wetlands and watercourses, on steep erodible slopes and in endangered ecosystems. As a result, clearing rates of vegetation fell dramatically from approximately 750,000 ha in 1999-2000 to approximately 78,000 in 2009-2010. This figure continued to decline to around 52,000ha in 2012-2013.
The former Minister responsible for tree clearing, Hon Andrew Cripps MP, outlined the changes to the vegetation management laws in a paper to the Rural Press Club entitled ‘Taking the axe to Queensland’s land clearing laws’, the outcome of which has been devastating for our environment and its wildlife with the rate of clearing in 2013-2014 almost doubling the previous period’s and returning to approximately 95,000ha.
It is Wildlife Queensland’s understanding that Premier Palaszczuk instructed the Minister responsible to reinstate the vegetation protection laws repealed by the previous government. Wildlife Queensland appreciates that legislative change and its due process can take time, and further recognises the same Minister’s current focus on amending Stock Route legislation and other matters.
However, there is a concern that while waiting for the errors of the Newman government to be rectified, another phase of panic clearing may occur which could readily be addressed now by appropriate administrative action. To stop unnecessary clearing, the Act would not necessarily have to be amended immediately; the use of ‘declared areas’ provisions within the existing legislation, for example, could be used to protect high value regrowth areas or valued remnant vegetation. Naturally, a robust compliance and enforcement program would ensure unauthorised clearing were minimised.
However, there is no alternative to amending the Vegetation Management Act and regulation. In doing so, Wildlife Queensland would urge the government to correctly examine all aspects. As good as the previous legislation was, especially when compared with the current, there is considerable scope for improvement.
To see remnant vegetation being remapped as exempt, and regulated remnant vegetation being cleared without explanation, is extremely disappointing. There have even been attempts to alter mapping so that essential habitat required by threatened species can be cleared for sugar cane. Exemptions not necessarily underpinned by science, such as those for High Value Agriculture, are being readily given, putting broad scale clearing back on the agenda.
With land clearing even increasing in the Great Barrier Reef catchments, contributing to the sediment loads which continue to threaten this world-class icon, can there be any wonder that our biodiversity continues to decline?
Land clearing with its devastating impact on our wildlife has resurged in Queensland. Wildlife Queensland appreciates the need for balance between development, society and the environment, but the environment appears to be the forgotten component in this equation. Certainly there is no guarantee that ceasing this bushland destruction would stop or arrest the decline in our biodiversity, but it would, at least, be a step in the right direction.


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Rafu Wire Service Reports
The Japanese pitchers moving to and within Major League Baseball this winter were of considerable interest to executives gathered for this year’s general managers meetings that wrapped up last Thursday.
Chief among those players are the free agency Angels two-way superstar Shohei Ohtani and the impending posting of Orix Buffaloes ace Yoshinobu Yamamoto in what is expected to be a starting pitchers seller’s market.
Yamamoto, a 25-year-old, 5-foot-10 right-hander, has won the last three Sawamura Awards as Japan’s most impressive starting pitcher, and went 16-6 with a 1.21 ERA over 164 innings this year.
“There has a been a lot of talk around the game about the relative scarcity of pitchers who can go deep into games,” said Farhan Zaidi, the San Francisco Giants’ president of baseball operations. “So when guys are available who can give you 150, 200 innings, there’s a real premium on that.”
Although Ohtani is not planning to return to the pitcher’s mound until 2025 after having elbow surgery this year, the demand for him is likely to remain high, said San Diego Padres General Manager A.J. Preller.
“He is an unbelievable talent,” Preller said. “From afar, seeing, knowing, hearing about work ethic, what he’s all about, attention to detail, my guess is he’s going to come back (from elbow surgery) and do really special things.”
ESPN has reported the teams most aggressive in pursuing Ohtani are the Angels, Dodgers, Giants, New York Mets, New York Yankees, Boston Red Sox, Chicago Cubs, Texas Rangers, Toronto Blue Jays and Seattle Mariners.
Jerry Dipoto, the Mariners’ president of baseball operations, said he expected Yamamoto to be in high demand as well.
“He’s an exceptional talent,” Dipoto said. “He’s played on the biggest stages in international play and an excellent career in his time in Japan, and someone is going to be very fortunate to have him come and sit at the top or near the top of their rotation.”
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DeNA BayStars left-hander Shota Imanaga will try to sign with an MLB team this offseason through the posting system, the Central League club said Saturday. Imanaga’s impending availability has thrown more fuel into MLB’s offseason, with teams seeing him as either a No. 2 or No. 3 starter.
Sports website The Athletic estimated that the 30-year-old DeNA BayStars lefty might get a four-year deal worth $52 million in total.
Imanaga impressed in his two innings as the starting and winning pitcher for Japan in March’s World Baseball Classic final against the U.S.
The MLB.com article raved about his split-fingered change, the pitch he used to strike out former National League MVP Paul Goldschmidt in the WBC final.
It also cited his average fastball velocity during the WBC of 94.4 miles per hour as ranking him higher than the average speed for left-handed starters in MLB.
However, Imanaga himself said this year those figures were a result of a WBC role where he worked “more like a reliever.”
In Japan, though, his fastball velocity did tick up this year to a career-high 147.7 kilometers (91.8 miles) per hour, according to Japan pro baseball data site Delta Graphs, with exceptional spin that should make it extremely effective.
Imanaga led the CL with 174 strikeouts in 2023 while posting a 7-4 record with a 2.80 ERA in 22 games.
“If someone has a dream he wants to realize, and we think he has the ability to achieve it, we want to support that,” DeNA executive Tatsuhiro Hagiwara said.
DeNA’s first-round pick in the 2015 draft threw a no-hitter on June 7, 2022, against the Nippon Ham Fighters and has a 64-50 career record with a 3.18 ERA over eight seasons, all with the BayStars.
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Last week, Ohtani announced on his Instagram account that he is donating youth baseball gloves to every elementary school in Japan, roughly 60,000 gloves to approximately 20,000 schools.
“I hope that through baseball, kids can energetically enjoy spending their days,” the post read. “I look forward to playing baseball one day with someone who used one of these gloves as a child.”


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LUANDA, Oct. 9 (Xinhua) -- Agogo1 well, which was discovered last March in offshore Angola, will kickstart oil production in December, Claudi Descalzi, CEO of Italian-based oil company ENI, told reporters here on Tuesday.
Speaking at the end of a meeting with Angolan President Joao Lourenco, Descalzi said other specific oil and gas projects in northern Cabinda Norte Bloc 1/14 are already under operation.
The Italian-based oil company manager also discussed issues related to the multinational's investments in the oil and gas sector with the Angolan president, and briefed him on ENI's business in the southern African country while helping to tackle climate change.
Descalzi also described to Lourenco ENI's integrated Local Development Program (LDP), which aims at providing communities with efficient and sustainable access to energy, drinking water, forest conservation, agriculture, education and training.
During the meeting, the two also discussed the ongoing collaboration between ENI and Sonangol to increase the efficiency of the Luanda refinery and support the development of gasoline production plants to progressively cut reliance on imports.
ENI operates two oil development projects in Bloc 15/06, the West Pole and the East Pole, and is also an operator of the country's onshore Cabinda Norte Bloc.
A press release posted Tuesday on ENI's webpage stated that it will promote LDPs within all the oil contracts it operates in Angola, applying an internationally recognized approach in line with the strategies to fight climate change and with the United Nations 2030 Agenda and Sustainable Development Goals.
Angola is a key country in ENI's organic growth strategy. The company has had operations in this country since 1980 and its production in Angola currently stands at about 145,000 barrels per day.


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