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Oneida energy storage project one step closer to reality
March 6, 2021 | By Anthony Capkun
March 6, 2021 – Signalling a possible green light for the project, the Canada Infrastructure Bank and Oneida Energy Storage LP have signed a Memorandum of Understanding for the 1000-MWh energy storage project in Ontario.
The MoU confirms CIB’s collaboration with Oneida Energy Storage LP in support of the project; the bank has agreed to certain parameters around its investment, which are yet to be confirmed through “further due diligence and a final investment decision in Spring 2021”.
“The Oneida Energy Storage project has the potential of contributing significantly to our mission of achieving economic self-sufficiency for the people of Six Nations,” said Elected Chief Mark Hill, Six Nations of the Grand River.
The proposed project includes the development of a 250-MW/1000-MWh energy storage facility in Southwestern Ontario.
It would draw and store existing surplus baseload and renewable energy during off-peak periods. Power would then be released to the grid when energy demand is at its peak. The facility would also provide grid-balancing services.
“Energy storage is a game changer that can help to enable Canada’s transition to a low-carbon economy and make Ontario a global leader in cleantech innovation,” said Annette Verschuren, CEO and founder, NRStor. “We believe Oneida will be just the first of many exciting storage projects on our country’s horizon.”
Project proponents claim that, when operational, Oneida Energy Storage will be the largest in Canada and among the largest battery energy storage facilities in the world.
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Title: Autism spectrum disorder symptoms among children enrolled in the Study to Explore Early Development (SEED).
Authors: Wiggins, Lisa D; Levy, Susan E; Daniels, Julie; Schieve, Laura; Croen, Lisa A; DiGuiseppi, Carolyn; Blaskey, Lisa; Giarelli, Ellen; Lee, Li-Ching; Pinto-Martin, Jennifer; Reynolds, Ann; Rice, Catherine; Rosenberg, Cordelia Robinson; Thompson, Patrick; Yeargin-Allsopp, Marshalyn; Young, Lisa; Schendel, Diana
Published In J Autism Dev Disord, (2015 Oct)
Abstract: This study examined the phenotypic profiles of children aged 30-68 months in the Study to Explore Early Development (SEED). Children classified as autism spectrum disorder (ASD), developmental delay (DD) with ASD symptoms, DD without ASD symptoms, and population comparison (POP) differed significantly from each other on cognitive, adaptive, behavioral, and social functioning and the presence of parent-reported conditions. Children with ASD and DD with ASD symptoms had mild to severe ASD risk on several measures compared to children with other DD and POP who had little ASD risk across measures. We conclude that children in SEED have varying degrees of ASD impairment and associated deficits. SEED thus provides a valuable sample to explore ASD phenotypes and inform risk factor analyses.
PubMed ID: 26048040
MeSH Terms: Autism Spectrum Disorder/complications; Autism Spectrum Disorder/diagnosis*; Autism Spectrum Disorder/epidemiology; Child; Child Development*; Child, Preschool; Developmental Disabilities/complications; Developmental Disabilities/diagnosis*; Female; Humans; Male; Parents; Phenotype

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Pizza Baked Pasta – make it your own!
Whether you use leftover pasta and pizza toppings, or start from scratch, pizza baked pasta is delicious and easy to make. Everyone loves it!
Why you’ll love it: It’s easy to customize with your favorite pizza toppings.
How long it takes: 15 minutes to prep, 25 minutes in the oven
Equipment you’ll need: baking dish, oven, sharp knife
A cheesy pasta bake, with all the flavors of pizza, is guaranteed to be a hit! And really, this casserole is so easy to make, especially if you have leftover plain pasta.
If you’ve made a pizza lately, maybe you ended up with just a handful of pepperoni, a smidge of ham, a few mushrooms or peppers, half a jar of sauce, and maybe even extra cheese. True confession: I usually end up adding all the cheese I have, because the cheesier, the better, right?
Maybe you happen to have leftover plain pasta. I always seem to make too much pasta. I mean, who doesn’t throw the whole box of pasta into the water? I hate all those odds and ends in the pantry, don’t you? Did you know you can easily freeze cooked plain pasta in a bag? It’s super easy to thaw – just rinse it in a colander with hot water.
This week, I took a look at my fridge and found: leftover pepperoni and mozzarella from making these pizza paninis, leftover pasta from chicken cacciatore. I thought, hmmm… I can make a really good hot dish with this. And that’s just what I did!
About This Recipe
This recipe started out as a way to use up leftover plain pasta I happened to have but don’t worry if you don’t have leftover pasta! You can use any kind of pasta; just cook it and you’re ready to make this easy pasta casserole.
You’ll find the printable recipe card near the end of this post, with complete instructions, measurements, and nutrition information.
What you’ll need
- Pasta: any kind, whole wheat, gluten-free, whatever you like or happen to have in your pantry or fridge. Noodles, spaghetti, ziti, rotini, it’s all fine.
- Pizza sauce: Use a can or jar from your pantry and add as much as you like. You’ll need at least one and a half cups. Homemade pizza sauce is great, too!
- Pepperoni and Ham: These two meats are easy because they’re pre-cooked. Make it vegetarian and leave out the meat.
- Cheese: Mozzarella because it is a pizza casserole, and Parmesan because it adds great flavor. If you’re craving something different, try provolone.
- Spinach: A handful or two of spinach adds nutrition and color. I like to add spinach to everything. If you don’t care for it, try other veggies like bell peppers, mushrooms, or onions but sauté them first. Olives are great, too.
- Grape or Cherry Tomatoes: Halve them and stir them into the casserole. They add a nice texture and flavor but if you don’t have them, don’t worry.
How To Make This Baked Pasta
Okay, are you ready? Preheat the oven, grease or spray a baking pan, and mix everything together in a big bowl (reserve a half cup of cheese to sprinkle on top).
Put it into the baking dish and top with remaining cheese.
It doesn’t get much easier than that! And it’s so good!
Serve this pasta with air fryer broccoli or oven roasted broccoli (if you want to include an extra veggie). A homemade snickerdoodle or chocolate chip cookie is a perfect dessert.
Really, any type of pasta can be baked. I like to choose a short pasta, such as penne, ziti, or shells. If you’re using leftover pasta, spaghetti is fine! If you want, chop the long strands into smaller pieces so it’s easier to mix (and eat!).
The type of cheese you use depends on the recipe you’re making. For this easy pizza bake, use cheese that is usually on pizzas, i.e. mozzarella and Parmesan. If you’re making a lasagna type dish, include ricotta. For mac and cheese, use a sharp cheddar. For a Florentine type pasta bake with spinach, try Monterey Jack or Swiss.
The main criteria is to use a cheese that melts well and is flavorful!
This is a matter of preference. Some of us really dig the brown crusty pasta on top of a baked pasta dish. If you prefer a softer, more gooey cheesy texture, cover the casserole with foil while baking to keep the top from drying out.
Make It Your Own
This pizza baked pasta is so easy to customize. Use what you happen to have in the house. Make it just how you like it! Here’s a few suggestions:
- Use any kind of pasta you want. Long, short, skinny, fat, whole wheat, gluten-free … it doesn’t matter. If you have more than 8 oz. of pasta, add extra sauce and cheese and make a larger casserole.
- Add any meat you like: pepperoni (slices, chunks, or mini-sized), ham, cooked Italian sausage (it’s really, really good with sausage!), browned ground beef or turkey, salami, shredded chicken, whatever. Or go vegetarian and skip the meat.
- What kind of veggies do you like on your pizza? Anything goes! Add them raw or sauté them briefly before adding them. Olives and pepperoncini are good, too!
- Don’t have mozzarella? Use a different kind of cheese. Monterey Jack is similar to mozzarella or just use a mild cheddar. We also love provolone in this recipe!
- How about sauce? Do you have leftover marinara or spaghetti sauce? That works! How about Alfredo? I haven’t tried pesto in this casserole but I think that would be great!
If you love this pasta casserole, plan ahead so you have plain pasta already made. If you’re making a spaghetti dinner, why not make double the pasta you need? The big pot of water is boiling and it’s easy to make extra pasta. Drain it and put the extra into a freezer safe container or bag. Pop it into the freezer and it’s all ready for a casserole. To thaw it out, put the frozen pasta into a colander in the sink and run hot water over it. It’s so easy!
Here’s another idea: This pizza baked pasta freezes really well. Make two pans of it and freeze one pan, unbaked. When you’re in the mood or need a quick dinner, thaw it overnight in the fridge and bake as directed. Perfect for those nights when you know you aren’t going to have time to cook.
More easy pasta dishes
- EASIEST Baked Macaroni and Cheese (the best!)
- Baked Feta Pasta Recipe (with vegan option)
- Creamy Chicken Spaghetti ; one pan, endless variations!
- Pizza Pasta — 1 pan, 6 ingredients, 20 minutes (this one’s not baked)
- Taco Pasta — one pan, healthy, 30 minutes
- Skillet Gnocchi with Chicken and Tomato Sauce (whole wheat)
- Instant Pot Crack Chicken Pasta — cheesy ranch perfection
- Instant Pot Mac and Cheese with Broccoli
- Instant Pot Shrimp Scampi Pasta
- Instant Pot Lemon Pasta with Chicken
Did you make this? Be sure to leave a review below and tag me @rachelcooksblog on Facebook, Instagram, or Pinterest!
- 8 oz. pasta (see note), cooked and drained
- 1 1/2 cups pizza sauce
- 4 oz. pepperoni, sliced and quartered
- 4 oz. deli ham, roughly chopped
- 1 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese, divided
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 cups baby spinach, roughly chopped
- 1 cup grape or cherry tomatoes, halved
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Prepare 9 x 13 inch baking dish by spraying lightly with cooking spray.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine all ingredients, reserving 1/2 cup of mozzarella cheese to put on top of the pasta.
- Place in prepared baking dish and top with remaining mozzarella cheese. If you prefer the top of the casserole to be softer and not browned, cover the pan with foil sprayed lightly with cooking spray while baking.
- Bake until heated through and cheese is melted, about 25 minutes.
- Any type of pasta can be used, including leftover pasta. If desired, choose whole wheat or gluten-free pasta. If using uncooked pasta, allow an extra 15 minutes to make this recipe as you’ll need to cook pasta in boiling water before continuing with recipe.
- Recipe is easy to customize. Add your favorite pizza ingredients or more cheese, if you like. Make it vegetarian by omitting the meat.
- To decrease sodium content, choose a low sodium pizza sauce (or make your own), and replace ham and pepperoni with ground beef or turkey.
- Make Ahead: Prepare pasta casserole but don’t bake. Refrigerate or freeze. Bake as directed (if frozen, thaw overnight in refrigerator).
This website provides approximate nutrition information for convenience and as a courtesy only. Nutrition data is gathered primarily from the USDA Food Composition Database, whenever available, or otherwise other online calculators.
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The Inner Planes
But above the physical worlds in frequency and vibration are the subtle dimensions of intelligence, light, sound and energy. These are not simply clouds or interstellar space. These dimensions are as real as our own, inhabited by people, cities, planets and spiritual beings who are also at various stages of their Soul journeys.
These planes or dimensions have been known for centuries by those who can access them: mystics, saints, philosophers, spiritual Adepts, and holy people. The reason they can access them is often because they have withdrawn their attention from the material world and seek deeper answers to life’s questions. And these holy people, some known and many unknown, have long told us of these “Other Worlds”.
Their existence has also been spoken of in the deepest esoteric literature of Hinduism, Buddhist, Taoism, Vedantaism, Christianity, Judaism, Sufism, and certainly by the foundational cultures of the Egyptians, the Greeks, the Persians, the Druids, the Mithrans, and the Native cultures around the world. Yet today, most people know little of them, for this esoteric knowledge has been lost or hidden in our mainstream religions. Yet at the hearts of each of these great paths lies these inner secrets, secrets taught by the Spiritual Masters who founded these religions.
Spiritual Adepts of many paths have sought to explore these worlds, and some have attempted to chart their structure, landscapes and territories. Others have met with the profound beings of light that inhabit and oversee these higher realms, and a few have even returned to share their discoveries with their fellowmen.


text: Purpose: Vaults are multi-subunit structures that may be involved in nucleo-cytoplasmic transport, with the major vault protein (MVP or lung resistance-related protein [LRP]) being the main component. The MVP gene is located on chromosome 16 close to the multidrug resistance-associated protein and protein kinase c-β genes. The role of MVP in cancer drug resistance has been demonstrated in various cell lines as well as in ovarian carcinomas and acute myeloid leukemia, but nothing is known about its possible role in radiation resistance. Our aim was to examine this in head-and-neck squamous cell carcinoma (HNSCC). Methods and Materials: Archived biopsy material was obtained for 78 patients with squamous cell carcinoma of the oropharynx who received primary radiotherapy with curative intent. Immunohistochemistry was used to detect MVP expression. Locoregional failure and cancer-specific survival were estimated using cumulative incidence and Cox multivariate analyses. Results: In a univariate and multivariate analysis, MVP expression was strongly associated with both locoregional failure and cancer-specific survival. After adjustment for disease site, stage, grade, anemia, smoking, alcohol, gender, and age, the estimated hazard ratio for high MVP (2/3) compared with low (0/1) was 4.98 (95% confidence interval, 2.17-11.42; p = 0.0002) for locoregional failure and 4.28 (95% confidence interval, 1.85-9.95; p = 0.001) for cancer-specific mortality. Conclusion: These data are the first to show that MVP may be a useful prognostic marker associated with radiotherapy resistance in a subgroup of patients with HNSCC. © 2007 Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.

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People travelling on NSW roads this long weekend have been reminded to take care as double demerits come into force tonight.
From midnight, anyone caught breaking road rules will face hefty fines and possible loss of licence as part of a major police operation targeting reckless driving in the lead up to Australia day.
The blitz will be begin across the state tonight, with double demerit penalties to remain in place until midnight on January 26.
"Highway patrol will be out there combining all their resources ... they will be targeting poor driving behaviour or people who just will not listen to the rules" NSW Police Superintendent Stephen Hegarty said.
"We will be out the en mass and we will be doing our random breath testing, our random drug testing as well as speed enforcement."
"If you're speeding this weekend, you're more than likely going to get caught by police," he said.
With hot weather expected around the state this weekend, authorities are anticipating significant traffic in the city and in regional and coastal areas.
"The roads will be very busy this weekend with mass movements of people moving between holidays, on their way to holidays or coming home so we ask people make conscious decisions, good decisions about their driving behaviour."
Police said they are aiming for "fatality-free" weekend after 15 deaths on NSW roads in since the start of January.


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Granny Goodness and Virman Vundabar, a sketch from March’s Toronto ComiCon,
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Wonder Woman sketch cover, Toronto ComiCon 2014.
This ended up being one of my favourite drawings of the weekend (got to do a Big Barda which automatically wins). Made the owner nervous with my method though… In order to make sure my sketch fits and includes all the elements I want, I sketch it first on a piece of paper overtop the cover. Then I just cover the back of the sketch with pencil for a MacGyvered carbon copy—when that’s done, I position the sketch over the cover and just quickly draw over my sketch with a sharp pencil or a pen. Then…all I have to do is tighten the pencil lines and ink/colour. But this poor guy panicked when he saw the paper—thought I’d misunderstood and I was just drawing on that to give him. Had to reassure him that all was well…
Batman, con sketch from Toronto ComiCon 2014
Batman on roof, sketch cover from Toronto ComiCon 2014,

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With the announcement by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), that they will investigate a possible link between COVID-19 vaccines and strokes, social media has been abuzz with speculation and concern. According to a post on their website the CDC has seen enough reports of individuals suffering strokes after receiving the COVID-19 vaccine, specifically in the 65 and older age group. They were alerted by the Vaccine Safety Datalink (VSD) real-time surveillance system that the “statistical criteria” was met for further investigation into ischemic strokes in the 65+ age range among vaccinated individuals. While the CDC is yet to release any definitive findings, the news has sent shockwaves through the social media community.
Many social media users have shared their stories of being affected by strokes, as well as their own concerns about the potential link between the vaccine and strokes. There is also a growing chorus of voices calling for more research into the potential connection, as well as for greater transparency from the CDC. Some people are questioning why they didn’t investigate the vaccine thoroughly before mandating in some places.
At the same time, other social media users have been quick to point out the benefits they feel from receiving the vaccine, particularly in terms of helping to protect against the virus and its associated risks. Many posts seemed to focus on reminding people that they believe the potential benefits of vaccination far outweighs the potential risks. Others seem confident the investigation will end without any significant findings.
CDC’s announcement of an investigation into a possible link between the COVID-19 vaccine and strokes has had a significant impact on social media, with users voicing their concerns and sharing their stories. It is clear that there is a growing number of social media users whom are worried about the potential risks associated with the COVID-19 vaccine.
To address these concerns, it is important that the CDC provides transparent, and timely updates as their investigation progresses. Additionally, health professionals should take advantage of social media outlets to provide accurate and up-to-date information about the vaccine, its benefits, and its risks.

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2 min readComputer Model Helps Researchers Hunt Out Cancer-causing Mutational Signatures in the Genome
Hinxton, UK – Researchers from the Wellcome Trust Sanger Institute’s cancer genome project have developed a computer model to identify the fingerprints of DNA-damaging processes that drive cancer development. Armed with these signatures, scientists will be able to search for the chemicals, biological pathways and environmental agents responsible.
The computer model will help to overcome a fundamental problem in studying cancer genomes: that the DNA contains not only the mutations that have contributed to cancer development, but also an entire lifetime’s worth of other mutations that have also been acquired. These mutations are layered on top of each other and trying to unpick the individual mutations, when they appeared, and the processes that caused them is a daunting task.
“The problem we have solved can be compared to the well-known cocktail party problem,” explains Ludmil Alexandrov, first author of the paper from Sanger Institute. “At a party there are lots of people talking simultaneously and, if you place microphones all over the room, each one will record a mixture of all the conversations. To understand what is going on you need to be able to separate out the individual discussions. The same is true in cancer genomics. We have catalogues of mutations from cancer genomes and each catalogue contains the signatures of all the mutational processes that have acted on that patient’s genome since birth. Our model allows us to identify the signatures produced by different mutation-causing processes within these catalogues.”
To identify individual sets of mutations produced by a particular DNA-damaging agent, the cancer genome project at the Sanger Institute simulated cancer genomes and developed a technique to search for these mutational signatures. This approach proved to be very successful. The research team then explored the genomes of 21 breast cancer patients and identified five mutational signatures of cancer-causing processes in the real world.
“For a long time we have known that mutational signatures exist in cancer,” says Dr Peter Campbell, Head of the cancer genome project and co-senior author of the paper. “For example UV light and tobacco smoke both produce very specific signatures in a person’s genome. Using our computational framework, we expect to uncover and identify further mutational signatures that are diagnostic for specific DNA-damaging processes, shedding greater light on how cancer develops.”
The computer model offers great potential for future study: not only can the approach be applied to all forms of cancer, it can also be used to search for almost all forms of DNA damage. Depending on the type of changes the researchers want to study, the model can include single base substitutions, double nucleotide substitutions, indels, geographically localized forms of mutation such as kataegis and mutation features such as transcriptional strand bias. It is also possible that rearrangements and copy number changes (and potentially even epigenetic changes) could be incorporated into the model, providing a comprehensive overview of all the mutational processes at work.
“This new approach provides us with a valuable tool for exploring cancer genomes with a clarity and understanding that we haven’t had before,” says Professor Mike Stratton, Director of the Sanger Institute and co-senior author of the paper. “It will enable us to create a compendium of the mutational signatures of the many different DNA-damaging processes that operate during cancer development. This will help us understand why we get cancer by pointing to the underlying biological processes that mutate cells and cause them to become cancers, allowing us to estimate when each process took place and how much it contributed to each case.”
The team is now applying the model to several hundred whole genome cancer genomes and several thousand whole-exome (protein-coding regions of the genome) cancer samples to search for more mutational signatures. These signatures will enable the team to hypothesize what the causative agents could be, enabling testing in model systems (such as yeast) to reveal the biological, chemical or environmental culprits.


The induction of the veteran Canadian band Rush into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in April raised some intriguing questions for rock fans with an ear for aural adventure.
Is progressive rock making an unexpected comeback, several decades after its commercial heyday in the early 1970s — an era when instrumental virtuosity, compositional complexity and heady conceptual approaches were valued by millions of listeners?
Or did this often challenging, classically inspired style of music, fondly called “prog” by many fans, never really go away? And aren’t such top-selling bands as Radiohead and Muse extending the legacy of prog (even if they don’t use that name), while such international events as Mexicali's 17-year-old Baja Prog festival still proudly embrace all things prog?
Yes is the answer to all these questions, to cite the name of the pioneering English band that performs here Sunday, July 14, at Humphreys Concerts by the Bay (see the bottom of this article for details about the Yes concert).
That is also the title of a new book, "Yes Is the Answer and Other Prog Rock Tales" (Barnacle/Rare Bird Books, $24). The 280-page opus features 20 nationally prominent authors, music scholars and critics weighing in on nearly all things prog. An unfavorable critique of "Yes Is the Answer" in The New York Times recently sparked a national controversy, at least among those who hold the music in higher regard than the reviewer.
With or without that controversy, prog and the musical spinoffs and hybrids it spawned seems to again be here, there and everywhere, to invoke a classic song by The Beatles. The legendary English band’s game-changing 1967 masterpiece, "Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band," is considered by aficionados to be a proto-prog album that created an enduring template for how rich and daring pop music could be.
Two classic hit singles from 1967, The Moody Blues' mellotron-drenched "Nights in White Satin" and Procol Harum's Johann Sebastian Bach-inspired "A Whiter Shade of Pale" also helped lay the groundwork for the prog explosion that would soon follow in England.
Of course, The Beatles never claimed to be a prog band. But the Fab Four convincingly demonstrated that the sky was the limit when it came to experimenting and extending the creative possibilities for young musicians, whose only apparent limitations were their imaginations.
By coincidence, Yes’ self-titled 1969 debut album included a jazzy extended version of The Beatles’ "Every Little Thing." For its current tour, which marks Yes’ 45th anniversary, the band is playing three of its most popular albums from the 1970s in their entirety: "The Yes Album," "Close to the Edge" and "Going for the One."
"The Beatles had a six-year career, from 1963 to 1969, which — to me, in my early 20s — seemed like a phenomenally long time," Yes bassist Chris Squire, 65, told U-T San Diego last year. He is the only member to have performed with every incarnation of the group.
"I always hoped Yes would have a six- to 10-year career," Squire added. "So it’s amazing we’re still an active band.”
Yes was formed in 1968, four years before the birth of Jon Davison, who became the group’s new lead singer last year.
"They’ve always been my favorite band since I was 12, when I heard (Yes’ chart-topping 1983 single) ‘Owner of a Lonely Heart,’ " said Davison, 41, who in 2005 joined Roundabout, a San Diego Yes cover band. "Then I bought (Yes’ 1973 triple-album) ‘Tales From Topographic Oceans,’ and it was like opening the Bible."
Prog, if not always Yes specifically, has had a big impact on many other musicians and fans, then and now.


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A pro-government Syrian newspaper says opposition fighters have killed 115 policemen and wounded 50 in a battle over a police academy in the country's north.
A pro-government Syrian newspaper says opposition fighters have killed 115 policemen and wounded 50 in a battle over a police academy in the country’s north.
The daily Al-Watan reported on Monday that “terrorists committed a massacre” at the academy near the northern city of Aleppo.
On Sunday, the Britain-based Syrian Observatory for Human Rights said the rebels seized the academy in Khan al-Asal after entering the sprawling government complex with captured tanks.
It said the battle left at least 120 soldiers and 80 rebels dead.
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The Syrian conflict started in March 2011 as a popular uprising against President Bashar Assad’s authoritarian rule, then turned into a full-blown civil war.
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The UK Government has taken the “urgent decision” to ban arrivals from all South American nations – among them Colombia – as well as Panama, citing concerns over contagion with the new Brazilian variant of coronavirus.
The entry restriction goes into effect from Friday, January 15, and includes Portugal and Cape Verde given their close ties with Brazil. The announcement by Transport Minister Grant Shapps threatens to leave Britons stranded across South America with the pandemic given the absence of travel corridors with the United Kingdom, yet the measure does exempt British and Irish nationals – as well as third-country citizens with residency status – as long as all arriving passengers self-isolate for 10 days.
In a statement published by the UK Foreign Office (FCO) “people who share a household with anyone self-isolating after returning from Argentina, Brazil, Bolivia, Chile, Cape Verde, Colombia, Ecuador, French Guiana, Guyana, Paraguay, Panama, Portugal, Peru, Suriname, Uruguay and Venezuela will now also need to self-isolate until 10 days have passed since anyone they live with was last in those countries.”
A flight ban for the only two South American nations – Argentina and Brazil – that offer direct air routes to the UK also goes into effect with the new restriction. The Colombian Government on December 20 suspended the direct Bogotá- London flight (operated by Avianca) over concerns that the highly infectious UK variant of coronavirus could be imported by travelers.
The FCO recently advised against all but essential travel to Colombia and warned that as of Friday, visitors who have been in – or transited through Colombia – in the previous 10 days will be barred entry to the UK.


NEW MEDIA ROUNDUP: Prof Says MSM is Coming After Blogs
First, Smith College Econ professor James Smith is also Tech Central Station's Game Theory columnist. He took a look recently at the ongoing confrontation between the MSM and bloggers and found evidence of three areas in which the former is likely to assault the latter.
The three areas include campaign finance reform laws, libel law and copyright law. Unfortunately, we bloggers have some fundamental handicaps, according to Smith:
"In a fight against the MSM, blogs have two significant weaknesses: lack of monetary and legal resources. Most bloggers already lose money on their blogs. A small paperwork, monetary or legal burden imposed on bloggers would drive many of them to extinction. Expect the MSM to exploit this weakness."
You can read Prof. Smith's entire TCS column here.
Second, MSNBC's "Practical Futurist" columnist Michael Rogers has an interesting two-part look at Vlogging and considers whether it is the "next big thing" or just a niche product. You can read part one here and part two here.
Third, things are moving along for OurMedia according to New Media Musings' JD Lasica. Check out his status report here.
Fourth, Dan Gillmor has a new Toyota Prius with bluetooth. He's having an interesting time in getting the car and his Treo 650 telephone to recognize one another. Read about it here.
Fifth, LaShawn Barber has the goods on an MSM columnist who thinks he has the goods on bloggers. A fun and informative read, as LaShawn always is.
Sixth, Jack Shafer has the number on a blog-bashing column by The Los Angeles Times' David Shaw. But then Michell Malkin adds some important points to the Shaw critique here.


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Pickled Jalapeños are a very popular garnish, topping or side for plenty of Mexican foods like tortas, tacos, quesadillas, grilled meats, rice, beans, tostadas… just to name some. So much so, that in many Restaurants, they are placed in the center of the table along the side of salt, pepper and a breadbasket. Many people nibble on them right out of the bowl… They are popular in Mexican Pizzerias too!
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Poblano Peppers, or Chiles, are rarely used in their raw form. While some ingredients are ready to jump in your mouth or in the pot, like an apple or a carrot, others have to go through a couple steps to bring out their finest qualities in flavor, color and texture. But those extra steps are so worth it! It can seem hard at first but once you prepare them a couple of times the process becomes very simple. Plus you can make more than you need and freeze them for up to 4 or 5 months. Here are the steps.
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Are you tired of the clumps and lumps when you make your own flavored Jello? Yes? No? What?! You don’t make your own flavored Jello? You should! It is healthier than the already flavored ones sold at the store and you can decide what ingredients go in it! It is tastier, exactly for the same reason, since you can choose your flavors, you can choose your own favorite ones.
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How can outreach workers and health–care providers collaborate effectively? That’s a subject about which Piedmont Health seems to know a thing or two.
Representatives of Piedmont Health’s Farmworker Health Program, along with the N.C.Farmworker Health Program (NCFHP), gave a presentation on that topic at the N.C. Community Health Center Association’s annual Clinical Conference on Quality and Chronic Diseases. The presentation, given April 13 at the Raleigh Hilton Garden Inn at Crabtree, was entitled “A conversation between a medical provider and outreach worker: how can we collaborate effectively?”
NCFHP asked Piedmont Health to give the presentation because, according to Bryan Parrish, Piedmont’s Farmworker Health Outreach Manager, Piedmont has “a strong model for collaboration between outreach workers and clinical staff.” Parrish added: “It’s a very effective model within Piedmont in that the innovation, collaboration, and open communication between clinicians and outreach staff has shown fantastic results. It is certainly a special connection that other programs across the state are interested in learning about. “
Along with Parrish, presenters included Dr. Gayle B. Thomas, Medical Director, NC Farmworker Health Program; and Rosa N. Miranda, MS, Farmworker Health Outreach Specialist, Piedmont Health Services.
The presentation aimed to increase attendees’ awareness of outreach programs by understanding the role and function of the outreach worker as a part of the cohesive medical team. It was well received, including a suggestion that the presentation has the potential to reach a wider audience by offering it in conjunction with the American Cancer Association.

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The FBI is now investigating a racist incident, involving bananas hanging from a string in the shape of nooses, on American University's campus as a hate crime.
The bananas were found in three locations on Monday and were marked with the letters AKA, according to the university. AKA are the letters of Alpha Kappa Alpha, which is a historically black female sorority.
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FBI is only offering federal resources for now. If investigation reveals that federal laws were broken, then charges will be filed.
Surveillance video was released on Tuesday by AU Police Department of suspect believed to be connected to the incident.
The president of American University sent out the following message:
The crude and racially insensitive act of bigotry reported this morning is under investigation by AU Campus Police with assistance from the D.C. Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) and other AU offices and senior officials.
We strongly condemn what happened; will do all that we can to find those responsible; and ask that anyone who may know of those involved to please step forward and contact Public Safety at 202-885-2527 or the AUPD Tips Site.
We will alert the university community of the investigation's findings and next steps and will respond as swiftly and strongly as possible.
Racially charged acts of bigotry are done to instill fear and inflict pain in our community—especially at stressful times, such as at the end of the term.
I regret this happened, apologize to everyone offended, and state emphatically that this incident does not reflect what American University truly is. While this incident targeted AU's chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated, and occurred after the first black woman and AKA member was sworn in as the Student Government president—our entire university community has been adversely affected by this cowardly, despicable act.
There will be a campus community meeting on Tuesday, May 2 to discuss the incident at 12 noon in Kay Chapel. Members of the President's Council on Diversity and Inclusion (PCDI) will be in attendance. PCDI will also host one-on-one drop in conversations at 6 p.m. at a table in McDowell Hall—as part of the PCDI Listens series.
Know that American University remains committed to principles of diversity, inclusion, common courtesy, and human dignity, and acts of bigotry only strengthen our resolve. Anyone who does not feel similarly does not belong here.
Anyone with information about this incident is being asked to call 202.885.2527.

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There should be no surprise that there were plenty of device-related announcements at Mobile World Congress in Barcelona last week, with this year’s AI buzzword featured prominently across them. For those who weren’t able to attend or just need a quick summary, here is a quick catchup, particularly on the phone side:
- Vendors like Honor and Xiaomi showed off their flagship phones, complete with a 7B parameter on-device LLM and eye-tracking in the case of the former and AI-enhanced photography in the case of the latter.
- Silicon providers Qualcomm and MediaTek were in the same hall, similarly showcasing on-device AI with the former announcing its AI Hub with 75 models for partners to use, while the latter demonstrated an impressive SDXL Turbo image creation on-device.
- Industry heavyweights Samsung and Google were there too. Even though they had already made their announcements in the weeks prior for a head start on the industry, the event still provided good hands-on time for attendees to try features like Circle to Search and Live Translate.
On-device AI is obviously still a very emerging development whose use cases still need to be solidified, but we nonetheless expect 15% of the total smartphone market to be AI-enabled this year, even if most of those phones will probably sell more on the premise that they are simply flagship phones. Either way, vendors like Samsung in particular will likely keep a strong position in the market given its established presence and brand name.
PCs usually aren’t the center of attention at MWC, especially given the opportunity to showcase them at the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas the month prior. But this is a critical year for the PC industry as it also talks up the idea of AI PCs. Intel used this moment to introduce its commercially-focused vPro versions of its Core Ultra chips, complete with design wins from Lenovo and Dell. Even phone vendors were in play: Honor rolled out its MagicBook Pro 16 while China’s Transsion showed off a Core Ultra-based notebook under its Tecno brand name, complete with a gigantic 99.99Wh battery. IDC expects 20% of PCs this year to be AI-enabled.
A notable – if longer-term – narrative that emerged was the idea of abstracting away from apps so that users interact with a goal-driven AI layer of Large Action Models without having to manually go in and out of apps to get tasks done. Deutsche Telekom worked with Brain Technologies on its Concept AI Phone, while Honor and ZTE also talked it up under their respective Magic Portal “intent-based UI” and NebulaOS names. This can be very theoretical with lots of work needed in the years ahead, but it is an intriguing concept that could spur unconventional hardware like the Humane AI Pin and Rabbit R1, not to mention where Meizu seems to be pivoting to. Rabbit and Meizu were not present at the event, but Humane got plenty of attention through demos at the Qualcomm booth.
AI wasn’t the entire story though. For good measure, here are a few other eye-catching items for us:
- Lenovo showed off its ThinkBook Transparent Display as well as Motorola’s bendable Adaptive Display, both of which were just concepts. Samsung finally showed off its Galaxy Ring hardware; it was encased in glass but still drew crowds.
- Transsion had not just a large Tecno booth and launch, but also a small offsite media event for Infinix where it showed off technologies like wireless charging. ZTE unveiled a range of devices including an aggressively priced US$599 Nubia Flip as well as a Nubia Music phone featuring a large speaker that caters to common use cases in developing markets. Qualcomm also mentioned a plan for $99 gigabit 5G phones but withheld more details until later in the year.
- A number of offsite vendors used the week to introduce their latest efforts, including HMD’s Barbie co-branding, OnePlus’ Watch 2 with dual OS’es and chipsets for long battery life, and OPPO’s improved Air Glass 3. Nothing provided a glimpse of its upcoming Phone (2a), which uses a custom processor developed through MediaTek’s DORA program.


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LANSING, Mich. – A 67-year-old Petoskey man has been charged with allegedly stealing $100,000 from woman suffering from Alzheimer’s disease.
Michael Kennedy, a lawyer in Petoskey, was charged Monday by the Michigan Attorney General Bill Schuette.
According to Schuette’s office, the embezzlement started in 2006, but due to the statute of limitations, charges could only go back to 2009. The investigation alleges that Kennedy made a number of discrete transactions taking funds from the victim’s trust and made multiple deposits into his office checking account. The victim died in August.
Kennedy was disbarred in March of 2015 by the State of Michigan Attorney Discipline Board. He was arraigned Monday on two counts of Embezzlement over $100,000, both of which are 20-year felonies.

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Does diet affect the biggest killers of men and women differently?
A new study on diet and leading causes of death finds that those on a low carbohydrate, low fat and high protein diet had a lower risk of early death, but a lower risk of cardiovascular disease only in men.
For dementia the findings were less clear, but women who ate moderate amounts of sugar and high levels of fibre were at lower risk of developing the disease.
Lead author Briar McKenzie from The George Institute for Global health said there was an established link between diet and cardiovascular disease (CVD), the relationship between diet and dementia was less well known.
“There is no cure for dementia and not many treatment options, so it’s important to focus on prevention and identify things people can do to reduce their risk of developing the disease,” she said.
In Australia, as in the UK, the leading cause of death for men is heart disease, and for women it is dementia.
For this study, George Institute researchers used the UK Biobank, a large-scale biomedical database that recruited over half a million Britons aged 40-69 years between 2006 and 2010. They were asked to complete an online dietary assessment asking what food and drink they had consumed the previous 24 hours.
They estimated participants’ total energy, fat (total, saturated, polyunsaturated), carbohydrate (total, sugar, fibre), and protein intake as well as assessing what percentage of the population were not meeting UK dietary recommendations.
Over 120,000, or twenty percent of the UK Biobank population completed two or more of the 24-hr diet recall assessments, just over half (57 percent) were women. Around two thirds were classified as overweight or obese. In terms of diet quality, they found:
- 38 percent of the population were consuming more energy than recommended;
- one third (33 percent) were eating more fat than recommended;
- almost two thirds (63 percent) exceeded sugar intake recommendations, and
- nearly all (98%) were failing to meet fibre recommendations.
The researchers then looked at overall rates of death as well as deaths from, or cases of cardiovascular disease and dementia.
“Only carbohydrate and protein intake were associated with overall death rates – those getting the highest proportion of their energy intake from carbohydrates had a higher risk of death, and a higher percentage energy intake from protein was associated with a lower risk,” Briar said.
In terms of deaths from CVD and dementia, moderate total energy intake was linked to a decreased risk. Higher sugar intake was associated with an increased risk of CVD whereas moderate protein intake was associated with a decreased risk.
Men with diets characterised by low carbohydrate, low fat, and high protein intake had a lower risk of CVD.
“Our study suggests the biggest benefit from diet related policy and interventions would be gained by considering combinations of carbohydrate, fat and protein intakes,” added Briar.
“As we also saw sex differences in how diet is linked to disease, we think that that associations between diet and disease by sex should continue to be investigated.”


If you want Saudi Arabia and Saudi Airlines to return, suspending international flights via Saudi Airlines, there are 7 steps to request the arrival of non-Saudi escorts through the land ports. ...
The General Directorate of Saudi Passports this evening, Friday, during the last period, worked to find solutions for the comfort of expatriates, as it launched an explanation regarding the mechanism for the return of expatriate workers again after the final exit from the Kingdom.
In a related context, this came after an inquiry of one of the beneficiaries on the Twitter short-tweet platform, saying: “I made a final exit for the worker and he was leaving. Can the worker be brought back again? Is the recovery of the same visa and passport? ».
The response of the Saudi passports through its official account on the short tweets website “Twitter” said: “He can return with a new work visa, if the exit is done regularly and without notes.”
Land ports are the alternative solution and 7 steps to request the arrival of non-Saudi escorts
For its part, the General Directorate of Jewish Passports has set, today, steps to request the arrival of "non-Saudi" escorts through the land ports through the "Absher" platform for electronic services.
Saudi Passports wrote through its official account on the short tweet platform “Twitter” that the steps for requesting the arrival of non-Saudi escorts through land ports include:
1- Logging into the citizen or citizenship account on the Absher platform.
2- Clicking on "Services".
3- Choose "General Services".
4- Messages and requests.
5- Choosing "Escorts Arrival Request".
6- Choose one of the arrival ports.
7- Attach the required documents and documents to prove the relationship of kinship.
On the other hand, the General Directorate of Saudi Passports allowed the entry of male and female citizens, and their non-Saudi family members (husbands, wives, sons and daughters) and domestic workers residing in the Kingdom accompanying them, who wished to return to the Kingdom through the land ports of neighboring countries directly.
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They should of shelved this sissified crapfest instead of Rover Dangerfield! - bigg3469
WHY DOES THIS MOVIE EXIST?!?!?!
This is a movie.
Also it sucks.
A stupid sissified movie that is a slap in the face to the pest control/extermination industry! This should be re titled as "A.I.E.E.S.A.S.A.M" (Agonizing-Idiotic-Extremely-Embarrassing-Stupid Ass-Sissy-Ant-Movie) If fact this stupid garbage was so incredibly bad even The Razzies (r) (TM) didn't want to nominated it as Worst Feature Film of 2006! - bigg3469
This movie wasn't that bad, I actually still enjoy it and like it even though it has its flaws.
*Sigh*... - LOTP
The movie isn't out yet. Also, it's supposed to look like that. It is Legos. Probably not as good as the other theatrical lego movies, but far from one of the worst animated films ever made. A more fitting pick would be the Emoji movie.
Why is this here get it off this list and replace it with The Emoji Movie
Doesn't look that bad
Predicting a 2-3/10 from me - VideoGamefan5V 2 Comments
Take this off! This is one of my favourite Disney movies! What idiot put this on here?!
Really? Hercules is amazing! It is probably one of the funniest animated movies and has one of the best love interests that animation has to offer!
James Woods Is In This, How Could It Be Bad? - BeatlesFan1964
Never watched it I wanna watch it - Belle9090V 7 Comments
The animated parts are good, the live action parts are stupid and gross.
Two words: Nostalgia Critic
And also inside out too
Does jones sound familiar. Let me add Indiana, ring a bell yet
Take out the live action and it would be a good movieV 3 Comments
This does not get the hate it deserves. It is a Nickelodeon movie, a straight-to-video sequel, babyish, weakly animated and stupid in combination!
Eight year old me loved this movie, but as my eyesight and brain developed, I learned to know this is garbage. - Swellow
Stupid stupid BUTTZY gets a movie oh my god
I'm 8 and I HATE IT
Land before time was my favourite when I was little
I love this movie, back off haters and let me enjoy my movie in PEACE! - Trollsfan536
This movie is awesome, shut up haters
This would scare little kids, and it's not funny. - micahisthebestV 4 Comments
I loved the series when I was 8, but this...
This film is for five year olds, why pick on it? - Trollsfan536
Sid the stupid kid
My favorite movie. Not many people will agree.
I love this movie it's funny, the lesson is good, and it also has a character from game shakers as the voice of lucy
I love The Peanuts Movie
It's good - LunalaV 4 Comments
Wait a minute, George Miller, THE DIRECTOR OF MAD MAX directed this?!? What the hell happened
You should see the trailer lol
OK whoever made this list is a dickhead I mean your putting movies that are long time classics.
Relly why is it on the list? It's a good movie. I sould recommended
The part at the start where he tries to takes the crystal and the monster them scares me brings back memories. - Lunala
The lego movie 2014 is better - SpencerJC
LEGOs are interesting!
Legos are BORING!
This film is bad. bad story and bad villains. they got rid of the best Joes to focus on the new joes however it has the best opening. the opening should have been the movie
This was a better movie than that Schlepfest Heathcliff the Movie!V 1 Comment
Eh, it was just too lazily written and bland, especially for the tenth anniversary special. If you say it's good and you've only seen the trailer, watch the movie because the trailer is very misleading! Also, where were all the flashbacks to actual EPISODES? The only reference was to "Stuck In The Wringer", and that was terrible. - Garythesnail
This isn't really a movie. The only SpongeBob movies are The SpongeBob SquarePants Movie and The SpongeBob Movie: Sponge Out of Water
This is 20 minutes how is it a movie. It was made in 2011, and it wasn't shown in cinemas. Movies are 1 Hours to 4 Hours. - lizard302
Insulting to any spongebob fan, must be higher - Phillip873V 10 Comments
Speaking of which, Nickelodeon is obsessed with putting stereotypical cardboard characters into their girly, infantile franchises.
What is with the outfits of these fairies? - RiverClanRocks
Horrible, just horrible. Animation is stiff and bland, characters are pure stereotypical cardboard, all the jokes fall flat, the voice acting is ear rape, the plot is cliche and stale, and any sort of effort does not exist in this.
However, it serves as a great movie to riff on.
This movie need a real true story make over!
I feel this movie is a small bit rushed, but I'd take it over stuff like The Lion King. - Swellow
Still better than The Lion King.
Better than lion King and bambi - SpencerJCV 7 Comments
They didn't make an another sequel to sequels, but cheap idea plots.
I thought the sequels were mediocre at best.
It was just about that stupid bird Boris.
Are you serious? You made me hate Balto! THE NUMBER ONE WAS BETTER THAN THIS CRAP
They wasted David bowie's cameo
I mean we got literally no clue it was going to be a musical so that's one thing
But the thing that really pisses me off is that they did get David Bowie and literally every single character (and I'm not exaggerating I mean it) got to sing and he didn't, (and he's one of my favorite singers which makes it even worse). It just makes me want to go up to everyone who worked on this and just smack them in the face. And yeah I know this isn't technically a movie but I just needed to rant for a little bit, thank you for reading and goodbye
This ain't a movie. It's a T.V. Special
Actually it's a movie special. But it's bad because it has the worst plot ever.
When I was little I actually thought this was one long episode!V 4 Comments
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The Thistle is a 17' open dinghy designed for racing and day sailing. The Thistle was designed in the 1940's by Sandy Douglass, and first built in 1945. The sail plan consists of a main, jib and spinnaker. The boat can be easily rigged by one person. We race them with a crew of two or three, although they can be sailed by one person in lighter air.
The Thistle's classic design is unique among current sailboats. One of the most noticeable differences between the Thistle and newer designs is the fact it does not have a deck. This makes the boat lighter, and, coupled with its hull design, causes it to ride up over waves not through them. This also lowers the center of gravity so that a Thistle not only does not 'turtle' when swamped, but makes it very easy to right by the crew.
The Thistle is a round bottom boat, which causes it to increase in stability as it is heeled, or as weight is added. The boat has a planing hull, and will plane easily in 10-12 knots of breeze. It moves very easily in light air, and it is not unusual to see a Thistle moving along over mirror smooth water, while all other boats are becalmed.
The modern Thistle has changed very little, with the Class Association respecting one-design principles. While accepting certain state of the art rigging and construction, it does so in a manner that leaves the older Thistles competitive. A modern Thistle is of fiberglass construction with built in flotation and metal mast and boom. Rigging is at the discretion of the owner.
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Ten0year-old Parveen Kaur (Pin) knows she must not become like her mother Jini, but doesn't know why. She tries to figure out her mother's moods through her cooking even as she fights other battles - being a bursary student in an elite Christian school, facing hateful racial taunts from Bus Uncle and classmates like Abigail Goh. When her meddlesome Nani ji Kulwant moves in, installing portraits of Sikh gurus whose features seem to change with the atmosphere of the house, she brings with her a new set of rules. And old secrets begin to tumble out. A powerful coming-of-age story about women, sexism, racism, food and memory, Balli Jaur Jaswal's life-affirming second novel is hard to forget.


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Q: Do you have an Official Oversoul Forum that answers many of my questions?
A: Why yes we do! Right here: Oversoul Forum
Q: What is OverSoul?
A: It is a multi-player PvP card game with solo PvE game mechanics to develop your characters.
Q: When will Oversoul be released?
A: It went from Alpha Testing to Beta Testing in October 2012, and is still currently in development.
Q: Will it be browser based?
A: Yes. There's nothing to download or install.
Q: Will there be PvE ( Player versus Environment ) in addition to PvP ( Player versus Player )?
A: Yes, you'll develop your characters solo by exploring the world and battling monsters.
Q: Are there pets? Can you customize weapons? Are there different classes?
A: There will be characters that use pets but not in the way you think. Each character in Oversoul is a unique character that you possess. So each character is uniquely self contained. (Like possessing Artix as a character for example) There will be some customization available through the Leveling Tree. But those customizations will be unique to every single character. None will be exactly the same. This means one character might be able to change their class, weapon, elemental standing, armor or even species. It's all unique to the character you posses though.
Q: What is an Alpha test phase?
A: Testing phases are different time periods where we are testing a game before it is released. It also helps us squash those nasty bugs that can prevent players from enjoying the game to its fullest potential and gives us a chance to add a bunch of cool stuff in the game!
Q: When was the Alpha and Stress Testing phases?
A: Stress Testing was on the 28th and 29th of August 2012 and on the 6th of September 2012 for a limited time. Alpha Testing started on September 13, 2012 and ended on October 31, 2012; it was available to players who had upgraded or purchased currency in any AE games. The game is currently in Beta Testing.
Q: Who can participate in the testing phases?
A: Only players that upgraded or purchased currency in any of AE's previous games could participate in Stress Testing and the Alpha Phase. The Beta Phase is open to all players.
Q: How do I make an account to play the game?
A: You will have to have an Artix Entertainment Master Account. If you haven't already, you can create one here. Once you have completed all the instructions, head over to the game client and play the game in your browser!
Q: What if I already have an Artix Master Account but cannot access it?
A: You will need to go to the Help/Support Pages for Master Accounts.
Q: Can I have the same character name as my Artix Master Account name?
A: We strongly advise against that. You want your Artix Master Account to be as secure as possible because if you lose access to your Artix Master Account, you also lose access to any linked game accounts such as EpicDuel, HeroSmash, and Oversoul.
Q: How many characters can I currently possess?
A: All the characters in the game are listed here. Most "Rare" characters are seasonal and will return.
Q: What are they and where can I encounter them?
A: The Oversoul Wiki has the answers! Look here.
Q: What do the characters evolve in to?
A: The Oversoul Wiki's Characters by Rank page shows what each character evolves into.
Q: How do I get founder status?
A: By buying any one of the founder packages on or before January 13th, 2013. The $5.00 package will get you 20 Soul Gems, the $9.95 package will get you 40 Soul Gems, the $19.95 package will get you 80 SGs, the $34.95 package will get you 180 SGs and Void Reaper, and the $49.95 package will get you 250 SGs, Void Reaper, and Black Dragon.
Q: Do I have to buy the larger packages to get the characters or can I buy the smaller packages and eventually get the characters?
A: You can buy several smaller packages and receive the characters that way.
Q: I only received 6 SGs and I see others received 12, why didn't I get 12 too?
A: 6 SGs were given out to those who either helped Stress or Alpha test. An additional 6 SGs were given out to the accounts with a confirmed email. If you helped in one of these two testing phases and have a confirmed email, you will have to use a different email and confirm that one to receive your other 6 SGs.
Q: How does this game fit in the AE Universe?
A: It is in a different universe that Nulgath was sent to at the conclusion of the Dage versus Nulgath war in AQW. It is a darker universe geared toward an older audience.
Q: Will there be any kind of storyline or plot for the game? What will it be like?
A: This is the basic plot which may go through changes by the time the game is released.
Game Story Premise Concept:
You've just been slain by a horde of demons led by Nulgath. They are destroying towns and taking the souls of the people for some dark purpose but your soul escapes capture. You hear that there are 7 Crystal artifacts, imbued by ancient magic, that may hold the information you desire to restore your body and soul to their original condition. But no one knows where they are of course. So your search begins. You soon discover you have the ability to possess other physical beings be it creatures as great as dragons or small as a pixie. You use this ability to help yourself on your quest for the ancient artifacts.
Q: Help!! My question wasn't answered here!
A: Head over to the Oversoul Forums and ask for help from your fellow players if you are in need of more help that the Wiki or this guide doesn't cover.

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Saint Davids Travel Guide
Saint David's cathedral.
Saint David's cathedral.
St. Non's chapel.
The Bishops Palace, St Davids.
The ruins of this once magificent mediaeval building are adjacent to the Cathedral but are in the care of CADW the body responsible for the care of ancient mounments in Wales.Aerial photographs of the site showing both the Cathedral and the Palace give some idea of the...
Visit the Cathedral
St Davids Cathedral sits in a valley right next to the Bishops Palace. The present Cathedral dates from the 12th Century but incorporateds later features such as the carved Renaissance ceiling in the Nave.It is free to go into the Cathedral but donations are welcomed for the...
Visit the Bishops Palace
Situated next to the majestic Cathedral in St Davids you will find the elaborate remains of the Bishops Palace. Here you can get an idea of the wealth and status of these medieval men of religion.Bishop Thomas Bek undertook significant new building work on the site but it...
The Cathedral and it's associated building were protected by a great wall with fortifications, The gateway that led to the village is a great example of how these fortifications would have looked.
In the Centre of St Davids is Cross Square where there is a large cross up some steps which makes a nice view point for the city. The square is the heart of the City which is really only the size of a Village. It was granted city status by Queen Elisabeth II in 1995 because...
The Bishops Palace
The Bishops Palace is situated within the walled perimeter of the cathedral precincts. The surviving buildings date from the thirteenth and fourteenth centuries and were the work of Bishop Thomas Bek (1280-93) and Bishop Henry de Gower (1328-47). The Vaulted under crofts are...
Around 589 to 601 AD St David died but had founded a monastery on the site of the cathedral, between 645-1097 St. Davids was attacked and destroyed many times with Vikings killing Bishop Morgenau in 999 and Bishop Abraham in 1080After the Norman invasion of 1066 William the...
This new gallery and landscape interpretation centre, opened in November 2008 must be one of the most up to date, ecologically sustainable and accessible buildings of its kind in Wales. It was introduced to us by a relative with whom we were staying as The Graham Sutherland...
Nearby Walks and Beaches
St. David's makes an excellent base for holidaymakers with its proximity to some of the best beaches in Wales, including the popular surfing beach at Whitesands Bay and the Pembrokeshire Coastal Path National Park for walkers.National ParkThere isa good choice of...
Tower Gatehouse & Bell Towe
The Tower Gatehouse is the only one that survives of the four that were originally built into the 15ft high wall that enclosesd the original 14thC. Cathedral.The Gatehouse is now home to a museum which provides an insight into the History of the Cathedral and of St David.....
The Refectory: Good Food and WiFi in the Cathedral
The restored Cloisters include the Cathedral Café which was opened early in 2008 within the Grade 1 Listed Building St Mary’s Hall. In the most delightful of surroundings excellent refreshments are served here every day at quite reasonable costs.At lunchtime a variety of...
The Farmers Arms: Nice pub
We were going to call into the Pub in Cross Square for a drink as it looked like a nice old pub but it was closed for building work. We walked around the corner to another old pub called The Farmers Arms. It is a lovely old pub with a nice wood burning stove that really...
There are two cathedral shops
The main Cathedral Shop is in the Cathedral at the west end of the Nave opposite the door when you enter and stocks a wide range of books, music and gifts. (It is here that you will have to pay the charge to take pictures). There is also a large selection of fair-trade products.
Over the stone bridge on the other side of the river there is the Domus Shop which specialises in Welsh and Celtic gifts, crafts and books.
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Visiting and Photographing the Cathedral
Favorite thing: Entrance to the Cathedral is free though it is suggested that a donation be made to the costs of maintenance.
If you wish to take photographs inside the Cathedral a charge is made £1.50 for still photography; £3 for videos and special conditions apply to the use of tripods ( imposed by Health and Safety Regulations) and there is a £10 charge.
In August free guided tours provided by volunteers are available - details inside the Cathedral Shop and on the website.
The entrance to the Cathedral, once you pass through the Gatehouse, involves a walk downhill with quite a few steps. There is a longer wider path which would be manageable for wheelchair users. It is possible for cars to drive down and drop off a disabled person.
Within the Cathedral there are some uneven floors and different levels to negotiate with steps.
On my last visit (April (2011) I noticed that a chair lift has been installed at the foot of the stairs in the cloisters leading up to the Refectory restaurant.
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MS releases grand daughter of all IE security patches
Critical patching time, again
Microsoft released another cumulative patch for Internet Explorer yesterday, which promises to plug up six recently discovered security defects involving the browser.
The patch, for IE 5.01, 5.5 and 6.0, includes the functionality of previously released fixes, as well as tackling the new problems - the most serious of which could allow an attacker to run code of his choice on a victim's machine. Microsoft describes the patch as 'critical', so let's hope it works properly.
Six of the worst
The most serious bug involves a cross-site scripting vulnerability. IE ships with several files that contain HTML on the local file system, one of which contains a flaw that could allow a script to execute as if it were run by the user. This bug could be exploited by an attacker who tricks victims into either visiting a maliciously constructed Web page or opening HTML email containing a poisoned script.
Next up us is an information disclosure vulnerability related to a buggy HTML object, which is designed to provide support for Cascading Style Sheets. Because of the bug, an attacker might be able to read, but not delete or change, data on a local system, MS says.
Moving on, there's an information disclosure vulnerability involving to the handling of script within cookies, which could potentially allow one site to read the cookies of another.
Then there's a zone spoofing vulnerability that could allow a Web page to be incorrectly reckoned to be in the Intranet zone or, in some very rare cases, in the Trusted Sites zone.
Finally there are two variants of a 'content disposition' vulnerability, which relate to how IE handles downloads when a downloadable file's Content-Disposition and Content-Type headers are intentionally malformed. Virus writers might use the technique to disguise the fact that an attachment contains executable content, hence the need for the patch.
As well as plugging up the six vulnerabilities listed above, Microsoft's patch also disables frames in the Restricted Sites zone. The change means that recently released MS email clients (and those with Outlook Email Security Update installed) will disable frames in HTML email by default, blocking the possibility of an HTML email automatically opening a new window or launching the download of an executable. At least that's the idea.
You could read about the problems in more details, and get links to the relevant patch, in Microsoft's advisory on the subject. ®