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An animal rights charity has shared shocking pictures of caged puppies in Korea as they urge people not take part in the tradition of eating the dog soup to cool them down during the hottest days of summer.
The charity, NoToDogMeat, says that some Koreans still maintain their tradition of eating boshintang, a Korean soup that includes dog meat as its primary ingredient.
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The dogs used in the soup are typically found from dog farms, stray dogs or are people’s own pets that end up being brutally tortured.
NoToDogMeat is calling on all Koreans to boycott this practice and urge anyone taking part to think again.
Days of Bok (伏)/ Boknals, which mark the beginning, peak and the end of the dog-eating season according to the Chinese calendar, are traditionally in the summer when temperatures are at their hottest. This year the Boknals began on Sunday (19 July) and will end on 8 August.
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NoToDogMeat CEO Julia de Cadenet said: “In previous years, our activists witnessed the horrors of Koreans feasting on dogs at the notorious Moran market.
“Dogs often with collars on staring out with pleading eyes and revellers selected them for slaughter. In 2012 we launched a UK Government petition to close this vile market, and in 2017 the mayor of Seoul ordered the dismantling of cages in this market and several others followed suit.
“For us, it signalled a true beginning of change as soon other markets started to close. Of course, dogs are still sold, and gruesome farms and abuse continue, but we saw progress.”
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Protests containing their distinctive NoToDogMeat banners were also featured in Australian filmmakers movie The Dog Meat Professionals: South Korea.
In the film we see rows of dogs in cages at a dog farm. An interviewer asks an employee if the dogs are being kept for pets. He replies: “All these dogs are for dog meat soup. They are all raised to be eaten.”
Julia added: “Although Korea has not followed China’s recent move to tentatively declare dogs and cats as companion animals (so no longer livestock), there are many bye-laws in place that activists on the ground and internationally push to be enforced.
“So why aren’t these laws enforced? This is a question activists continue to raise to embassies and government officials, and right now in South Korea, there is a mass e-petition campaign.”
NoToDogMeat are currently supporting, among others, Korean Charity Kara, which organised a drive through protest four days ago with an overwhelmingly positive response.
Julia said her charity will be showing their support by taking to the streets on 23 July (Thursday) at 2-5pm at the South Korean Embassy in London followed by a walk to House of Parliament before they break for summer recess.
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CLARK COUNTY, Ohio — A social media photo of a man kneeling on the back of the neck of a child is currently under investigation by the Clark County Sheriff’s Office.
A picture of the post was sent into News Center 7 Tuesday, showing the man with his knee on the back of a child’s neck, who appears to be crying. A second person in the photo is holding the child’s hands behind their back. The caption of the photo reads “Blm now.”
A version of the the photo, which some might find disturbing, is available at the bottom of this news story, with the faces of the child and man blurred out.
The photo resembles the action taken by Minneapolis police officers during the arrest of George Floyd May 25 that resulted in his death.
Investigators in Clark County said they are investigating the post, however no arrests have been made and charges have not been filed.
“We are looking into this case, however it is still an active investigation. At this point we are actively looking into it and we are VERY early on into this investigation,” Maj. Chris Clark said in an emailed statement.
According to emergency scanner traffic, deputies, police, and medics were called to two different addresses Tuesday morning in Clark County as a part of the investigation.
We’ll continue to update this story with new details as they become available.
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Due to pandemic-related travel restrictions, vacationers this summer are mapping out road trips in RVs, campervans, and trailers.Photograph by Alexandra Keeling
Travelers are gearing up for summer getaways, but with more than 20 states reporting spikes in COVID-19 cases in June, vacations involving air travel and large gatherings are likely to remain on hold. If you’re driven to distraction by wanderlust, here’s a tip: Take a spin in an RV.
The pandemic has fueled interest in recreational vehicles—RVs, campervans, and travel trailers. As a result, motor home sales and rentals have dramatically ramped up. While industry-wide data has yet to be fully compiled, RV dealers that reopened in early May report monthly sales are up 170 percent year over year; bookings through rental site RVshare for the Fourth of July weekend are up 81 percent over 2019.
What’s more, the duration of rentals has increased. “We have seen an uptick in the amount people are spending because the average rental period has increased,” says Jon Gray, of peer-to-peer booking site RVshare. “Instead of a long weekend, renters are booking for an average of seven to 10 days.”
The dip in gas prices—expected to remain low throughout the summer months—is helping to make 2020 the Year of the Camper. “People know it’s the only safe way to travel,” says Gigi Stetler of RV Sales of Broward in Florida, and founder of RV Advisor, a member-driven advice site.
Navigating the nation with a trailer in tow takes some planning, but the learning curve should not scare travelers from wheeling away. Here’s what you need to know to get comfortable with a campervan.
Getting in gear
Start by looking into booking companies. Go RVing and Cruise America will connect you with rental centers in the U.S. and Canada that offer a range of vehicle sizes. RVshare and Outdoorsy are peer-to-peer booking sites offering everything from popup trailers to motor homes.
Most rental companies charge a daily rate, which averages $165 for an RV or camper, according to a study by Go RV Rentals. Some also charge a fee per mile traveled. If you’re looking for eco-friendly models, TRA Certification has a list of brands that are certified green, from parts to practices.
In addition to the daily rate, first-time renters should think about additional costs—gas, food, and campground fees, to name a few—to avoid unpleasant surprises down the road. Vehicle options abound, and many renters advise to pick an RV with a bathroom. Especially during the pandemic, renters should insist that their RV has been thoroughly cleaned and disinfected. RVshare, for example, has partnered with TaskRabbit to offer professional cleaning services to camper owners.
In 2016 Jessy Muller bought a 1978 Dodge Commander, she named “Mander.” Since rehabbing it, she’s been driving it across the United States.Photograph by Jessy Muller
Most rentals do not require a special driver’s license. Ahead of booking make sure to ask about rental insurance and roadside assistance plans. Take advantage of a quick RV training session before revving up. If you plan on bringing along a furry friend, check the pet policies specific to your rental. Perhaps most important is to book early. As for incidentals in peer-to-peer rentals, “you should speak to the RV owner about what they keep on board for their renters, such as linens and cookware,” suggests Gray.
Owning the road
For Aaron Levine, owning a home on wheels has been a longtime dream. “I fish, hike, love being in nature,” he says. For him, the attraction of owning a camper is the freedom and mobility that goes with it. During the pandemic, the Phoenix, Arizona, resident finally locked down a deal on a new 28-foot-long Gulf Stream travel trailer. “It’s a way to stay active—and to stay away from people,” he says. The outdoor enthusiast has already taken his trailer on the road twice and plans a summer of trips.
If you’ve fallen in love with the idea of a home on wheels, you might want to go in for the long haul. Levine suggests road-trippers take their time and do their research, especially since prices can range from a few thousand dollars for a previously owned folding or “pop-up” camping trailer to well over $500,000 for a top-of-the-range, Class A motor home.
“Buy something that you know is going to work for you and your family,” says Levine. “Think about the activities you’re going to do.” If your plans involve regularly traversing hairpin mountain passes or embarking on day-long hikes, a campervan or truck camper would best fit the bill. Conversely, 45-foot motor homes equipped with cooking appliances and large wastewater holding tanks work well for large family get-togethers.
Newbies should try to support local dealers, as it will help mitigate maintenance complications down the road. “Do business with your local dealer, because you’re going to need them for service work,” says Stetler.
Where to go
The RV boom is taking off just as the country’s 18,000 campgrounds are re-opening, albeit with restrictions. Because states are at different stages in their response to the pandemic, those restrictions vary from campground to campground. As sites re-open, they’re likely to book up quickly.
Those headed to national parks will find limited capacity among the National Park Service’s 8,585 motor home pads, though NPS officials say they’re “continuing to increase access on a daily basis.” At Yosemite National Park, which recently reopened, only two of 10 campsites with RV facilities are open, as of June 15: Upper Pines (RVs up to 35 feet long, trailers up to 24 feet) and Wawona Horse (93 RV and trailer pads). These open sites don’t have hookups, which means no water, electricity, or access to dumping. Campsites with hookups tend to be more convenient, but cost more.
In Yellowstone National Park, the Tower Fall campground and Fishing Bridge RV Park are closed for the year. But Madison, Bay Bridge, and Grant Village campgrounds are open, with the remaining seven sites scheduled to follow suit on June 19 and July 1.
Alexandra Keeling and her dog Rocko enjoy California’s sun-soaked Oceano Dunes State Vehicular Recreation Park from the comfort of her teardrop travel trailer. Since planning her solo trip across the country in 2018, Keeling has been on and off the road for more than a year.Photograph by Winston Shull
Be sure to follow all park guidelines, especially during these pandemic times. “We encourage all visitors to recreate responsibly by following the guidance from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) to reduce the spread of COVID-19 and follow “Leave No Trace” principles when you visit,” says Cynthia Hernandez, National Parks Service spokesperson. For a full list of open campgrounds, check individual park websites.
Operators of privately owned campsites are welcoming campers with discounts and assurances of strict physical distancing rules, but that means doing away with services that, for many, make them attractive alternatives to national parks: dining facilities, playgrounds, dog boarding, and communal fire pits, as well as fewer staff on site.
Whit’s End Campground in West Ossipee, New Hampshire, is currently open only to New Hampshire residents and out-of-staters who have self-quarantined for 14 days. The site’s swimming pool and common areas re-opened on June 15, and though holiday weekends are busy, there’s good availability throughout the summer, according to management.
The Grand Canyon Railway RV Park in Williams, Arizona, has 124 RV spaces and reports availability throughout the summer months. Some facilities, such as kenneling and communal fireplaces, are closed, so campers should call or email for the latest updates.
A short drive west of Zion National Park in Utah, Zion River Resort reports high occupancy at its 122-space campground for the coming weeks, but from mid-July availability increases. Management says a typical year would see many camping enthusiasts from Europe starting in July, but that’s not likely this year, opening up more options for U.S. travelers.
No matter where you go, be adaptable when plans change and mishaps happen, says Alexandra Keeling, who’s been traveling the country with her “tiny tin can” trailer for more than a year. “Road life will always throw you a curveball. It makes traveling so much more fun when you can go with the flow,” she says. “I’ve made some of my favorite memories in places I never planned to be and some of the toughest blows put me in the position for some of the greatest experiences.”
VERIFY: Face mask facts vs. falsehoods
The VERIFY team breaks down some of the most asked questions about wearing face masks. Author: VERIFY, Jason Puckett (TEGNA), David Tregde Published: 11:26 AM EDT July 21, 2020
The VERIFY team is constantly getting questions from viewers about wearing face masks. Here are some of the most frequently asked.
DO MASKS WORK?
While there is still research being done to determine how effective masks are – experts at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, National Institutes of Health, National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, Mayo Clinic and Johns Hopkins University all say that they serve an important purpose right now. null
The CDC explains that masks aren’t primarily meant to stop the virus from getting to you. They’re meant to stop you or other contagious people from spreading the virus to others.
COVID-19 typically spreads via respiratory droplets, Masks, even those made of cloth, are effective at catching those droplets as people expel them. Since COVID has been shown to be contagious before patients experience symptoms, experts say it’s important to wear a mask before you feel sick.
Do OSHA or other government groups warn against masks?
Multiple claims cited the Occupational Safety and Health Administration along with claims that face masks could be harmful and should be avoided.
The VERIFY team checked with OSHA, who said these claims are false.
OSHA openly supports wearing masks in public and for employees returning to work.
While some politicians debate the use of masks there are currently no government or medical groups that warn against wearing them.
Can wearing masks cause carbon dioxide poisoning or harm my oxygen levels?
One of the more popular claims against masks says they trap carbon dioxide and cause you to breathe it back in. According to the CDC, that claim is not true.
The CDC explains that carbon dioxide build-up is incredibly rare and only really a concern with sealed respirators and medical-grade devices.
The CDC explained: “Specific to the viral image, it is unlikely that wearing a mask will cause “anoxia,” “asphyxiation,” “hypercapnia,” or “hypercarbia.” While CO2 will slowly build up in the mask over time, any symptoms experienced with low levels of CO2 are resolved upon removal of the mask and breathing room air for a minute. null
Can I use the “Americans With Disabilities Act” to get out of wearing a mask?
Certain viral posts claim that you can cite ADA if you don’t want to wear a mask – there are even printable cards you can carry. But the Department of Justice says these aren’t real and don’t carry legal weight.
It’s also important to note that stores may not be able to force you to wear a mask, but they can legally refuse to serve you if you choose not to wear one.
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The majority of Americans believe trophy hunting is an outdated and brutal sport without any conservation benefits. And, opposition to trophy hunting is not a partisan issue; people from across the political spectrum oppose it. Yet, the United States is the world’s top importer of wildlife trophies and of trophies of threatened and endangered CITES-listed species, with more imports than the next nine highest countries combined.
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Ann Mahoney (born April 24, 1976, in Rochester, New York) is an American actress. Shortly after Ann was born, she and her family moved to New Orleans. She discovered early on that she wanted to be an actress, dedicating herself to the craft at age 9. She attended Greensboro College, getting her BA in Acting before attending the University of Connecticut to get her MFA in acting. Her focus was on Japanese theater, as she studied at Tadashi Suzuki’s Suzuki Method of Actor Training. While at school, she acted at the Long Wharf Theatre in Rosencrantz and Guilderstern Are Dead. After college, she moved to New York City, appearing in the Obie-winning play The Romance of Magno Rubio. However, she returned to her home in New Orleans before losing her home in Hurricane Katrina. She and her family moved to Asheville, North Carolina. Her early career includes appearances in TV movies like Snow Wonder and Pizza My Heart, but her big break came in 2014 when she acted as Beth on the television show, Rectify. In 2015, she landed the role of Olivia in The Walking Dead.
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Croatia Upholds Serb Paramilitary’s Wartime Rape Conviction
The Croatian Supreme Court announced on Wednesday that it has confirmed the verdict sentencing Pero Jekic, a former member of a Serb paramilitary unit, to eight years in prison for war crimes against civilians.
Jekic committed the crime in July 1991, when members of Serb paramilitary units entered Hrvatski Cuntic, a village in central Croatia near the town of Petrinja.
According to the indictment, Jekic raped a 54-year-old woman and attempted to rape another woman.
"Armed with an automatic rifle, he [Jekic] and two other men entered a civilian's home, where he found two elderly people, a man and a woman. He took the woman upstairs and ordered her to undress and lie down and had violent sexual intercourse," the court said in a statement.
It added that two other men also raped the same woman.
The court said that during the same incident, an elderly man was beaten in the kitchen of the house. Shortly after that, Jekic left the house and ordered a woman that he saw on the street to enter the courtyard of the building, and tried to rape her.
"The Supreme Court of the Republic of Croatia considers that a sentence of imprisonment of eight years will fulfil the purpose of punishment… The sentence also contains a sufficient amount of social and moral condemnation for the harm caused by the defendant to the victims," the court's statement said.
Jekic was initially convicted under a first-instance verdict by Zagreb County Court in June last year.
He was tried in his absence as he is unavailable to the Croatian judiciary, but was questioned in Serbia and he denied the crime.
He suggested that his identity had been mistaken, claiming that he knew at least 11 other people with the same surname.
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The Low Sulfur Protocol is one of the most important therapeutic programs available. Until recently it was thought that sulfur was a problem for a very small number of highly sensitive people. What we have come to understand through Dr. Nigh's research and Maria's dietary work with patients is that impaired sulfur metabolism and utilization in the body impacts a very large portion of our patients. The reason for this is surprising, and also gives a glimpse into the new way medicine of the future will be practiced.
Sulfur is playing three critical roles in our bodies. The first and most well-known is its role in detoxification. In the liver a process called sulfation takes place. This is when a sulfate (SO4) molecule gets attached to various toxic chemicals, making them less toxic and able to be excreted in the urine. Sulfur is also a critical building block for some other important antioxidants and detoxifying molecules such as glutathione, lipoic acid and methylsulfonylmethionine (MSM).
A second role for sulfur is in the building and strengthening of our connective tissue. Connective tissue literally fills the space between our cells. It takes different forms, and includes tissue such as tendons and ligaments, disks and padding between bones in our spine and other joints, the fascia that covers our muscles, and even our blood itself is classified as a connective tissue. All of this tissue has sulfur as a central component. Without it, the tissue loses its integrity. There are some serious genetic diseases caused by the inability to appropriately incorporate sulfur into connective tissue.
The third role for sulfur is less well know. In fact, it has only been revealed through research in the last 3 years or so. This role has to do with sulfur's role in organizing water in the body. This is a fascinating subject, with the full implications of this role for sulfur just beginning to be understood.
Water in our bodies is not the sloshy, drippy kind of liquid that comes from the tap. Instead, water in the body exists predominantly as a gel. When water encounters a surface with a strong negative charge, it forms a thick, relatively immoble layer that can span several million molecules thick! So where in the body would water encounter this kind of surface? Every cell, every membrane, virtually every surface in the body has this negative charge, building up this water gel.
Sulfur is what gives these surfaces their negative charge. When sulfur is functioning the way it should, the water builds up, adopts special properties and plays a central role in the health of the cells. This water layer regulates movement of nutrients and toxins in and out of cells, it allows cells to communicate with each other, and it provides a virtually endless source of energy to cells.
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Embarking on this cinematic journey with the spellbinding charisma of Marshall Trenkmann has been nothing short of a revelation. As an avid enthusiast of the silver screen, delving into the captivating world that Trenkmann weaves on screen has been an experience beyond compare. From the first frame to the closing credits, his prowess as an actor transcends mere performance, leaving an indelible mark on the hearts of audiences. Join me as we navigate through the nuanced brilliance and magnetic allure that define the essence of Marshall Trenkmann’s artistry, a voyage that extends beyond the boundaries of conventional cinema. Get ready for an exploration into the enigmatic world of a true cinematic virtuoso. Welcome to the realm of Marshall Trenkmann.
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Embarking on the heart of Trenkmann’s career, we spotlight the pivotal moments that defined his journey to stardom. From the breakthrough roles that captured audience hearts to the cinematic gems that solidified his place in the industry, we unravel the tapestry of Trenkmann’s movie career, showcasing the brilliance that propelled him into the limelight.
B. Notable Television Appearances
Turning our attention to the small screen, this section explores Trenkmann’s impact on television. From captivating episodic performances to lead roles that left an indelible mark, readers will witness the actor’s versatility and range in the realm of television, solidifying his presence as a force to be reckoned with.
C. Evolution of Marshall Trenkmann’s Acting Style
The journey wouldn’t be complete without a glimpse into the evolution of Trenkmann’s acting style. From his early portrayals to the nuanced performances that showcase growth and adaptability, we analyze the artistic trajectory that defines Trenkmann’s unique approach to his craft, providing a comprehensive view of his contribution to the world of acting.
Achievements and Awards
A. Recognition for Outstanding Performances
This section highlights the praise that Marshall Trenkmann received from critics for his superb performances. Delving into specific roles and projects that earned him praise, readers will witness the depth and brilliance that led to widespread recognition within the entertainment industry.
B. Awards and Nominations in the Film Industry
Moving beyond accolades, we explore Trenkmann’s journey through various awards and nominations in the film industry. From prestigious awards ceremonies to nominations that underscore his contribution, this section provides a comprehensive overview of the actor’s achievements, celebrating the industry’s acknowledgment of his talent.
C. Impact on the Entertainment Scene
Concluding the exploration of achievements, we analyze Trenkmann’s broader impact on the entertainment scene. Whether through innovative roles, philanthropic endeavors, or cultural influence, readers will grasp the actor’s role in shaping the industry’s landscape and leaving a lasting imprint on the hearts of audiences worldwide.
Personal Life and Philanthropy
A. Insight into Marshall Trenkmann’s Personal Life
Peeling back the layers, this section offers readers a glimpse into the personal life of Marshall Trenkmann. From family dynamics to personal interests, we delve into the actor’s life beyond the glitz and glamor of the screen, fostering a connection between the audience and the person behind the roles.
B. Involvement in Charitable Activities or Causes
Beyond the set and stage, we explore Trenkmann’s philanthropic endeavors. This part sheds light on the causes close to his heart, detailing charitable activities and initiatives he supports. Readers will witness the actor’s commitment to making a positive impact beyond the entertainment realm.
C. Balancing Personal and Professional Life
Concluding the personal aspect, we examine the delicate balance between Trenkmann’s personal and professional spheres. From managing public attention to navigating the demands of a thriving career, readers gain insights into the strategies and values that allow Trenkmann to harmonize his personal and professional life.
In conclusion, the tapestry of Marshall Trenkmann’s life and career weaves a captivating narrative, unveiling a multifaceted artist who transcends the boundaries of the entertainment industry. Trenkmann’s journey demonstrates perseverance, adaptability, and an unrelenting commitment to his art, from the early influences that influenced his craft to the height of achievement highlighted by honors and accolades. Beyond the cinematic realm, his personal life and philanthropic efforts showcase a person of depth and compassion, creating a lasting impact on and off-screen. As we celebrate his achievements, Trenkmann emerges not just as an actor but as a cultural icon whose influence resonates far beyond the confines of the silver screen.

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The Tunisian authorities detained the photojournalist, Islam Al-Hakiri, on Monday morning, January 25; due to taking pictures during the night curfew; even though he has a work permit during the curfew.
Al-Hakiri was exposed to bad treatment by the security forces when one of them slapped him and addressed him with improper words.
In-depth, the Tunisian Journalists Syndicate stated that; “The prosecutor of the republic approved the detention of Al-Hakiri on Monday morning, January 25th, 2021; following a report against him by the Security Center in Ibn Khaldoun Street in the capital; on accusations of “defaming a state official verbally” and “violating the curfew”.
Al-Hakiri has been assaulted and slapped by one of the security officers in the middle of the city; when he was on his way to shoot the security environment during the curfew. A Traffic Police patrol stopped them and asked for transportation permits during the curfew. His colleague showed the permit but when al-Hakiri objected, the security dragged him out of the car forcibly and slapped him using swear words. After the arrival of Al-Hakiri to the security station, he demanded to speak in the presence of a lawyer; but the security officers filed a report against him, charging him with “defaming a state official verbally” and “violating the curfew.”


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| Jan 29, 2014
What we know today as the National Collegiate Athletic Association came into being more than a century ago in part because universities feared what would happen to their hold on college sports. The issue? Concerns about players' health and safety weren'...
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SOCHI, Russia — Ottavio Cinquanta of Italy, president of figure skating’s international federation, was unaware of a controversy over the results in the Olympic women’s event that ended Thursday with Adelina Sotnikova of Russia beating...
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SOCHI, Russia — Thomas Bach, the German who now is International Olympic Committee president, was chairman of the IOC bid city evaluation commission two decades ago when Sochi first became interested in hosting the Winter Olympics.
"I came here...
| Feb 23, 2014
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SOCHI, Russia — The closing ceremony was intended to celebrate the new face of Russia.
And after a month of intense scrutiny over human rights violations, stray dogs, unfinished hotels and terrorism threats, that face looked largely relieved...
| Feb 22, 2014
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SOCHI, Russia -- Ukrainian cross-country skier Marina Lisogor has tested positive for a banned substance, the country's National Olympic Committee said Saturday.
“The International Olympic Committee's Disciplinary Commission officially informed...
| Feb 12, 2014
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SOCHI, Russia — After taking a few practice runs down the halfpipe at the Sochi Olympics earlier this week, Hannah Teter had some concerns. To say the least.
"I couldn't do any of my tricks," the American snowboarder said. "It was just the worst...
| Feb 8, 2014
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SOCHI, Russia — In October 1939, Winston Churchill tried to fathom this vast and perplexing land.
"Russia is a riddle wrapped in a mystery inside an enigma," he said.
Nearly 75 years later, the attempts to explain Russia visually and musically...
| Feb 23, 2014
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SOCHI, Russia — Team Canada's journey to its second straight Olympic hockey title began six months ago not with intense strategizing, but with a game of ball hockey.
Seeking a way to get players to bond when insurance costs prevented them from...
| Dec 19, 2013
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The official presidential delegation to the 2014 Sochi Winter Olympics the White House announced this week sends just the right message.
Intolerance is not acceptable.
If the decision to have neither President Barack Obama nor first lady Michelle...
| Nov 14, 2013
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Seven countries, two in a combined effort, met Thursday’s International Olympic Committee deadline to submit a bid city for the 2022 Winter Olympics.
If the IOC wants to avoid its perpetual hypocrisy about qualifications to be host – and...
| Jan 16, 2014
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A month from now, you’ll be fully given over to the Olympics.
And if the International Olympic Committee, NBC, the NHL and Patrick Kane and Jonathan Toews have their way, you’ll be watching the United States and Canada play their ways to the...

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Some oil and gas producers are showing signs of weakness and despair.
“Almost every person is high-yield junk” – Michael Milken.
“You only find out who is swimming naked when the tide goes out” – Warren Buffett.
“Many pee inside the swimming pool but very few do so straight from the diving/spring board” – The Fortune Teller.
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Almost every person is high-yield junk
When things started coming from Japan in the 1960s and 1970s, everyone said they were junk. And then all of a sudden we felt by the 1980s the quality of their products and cars was better. Everything coming out of China was junk. – Michael Milken
Junk-rated bonds (HYG, JNK, AWF, BKLN) of energy (XLE) companies are under-performing again.
What’s behind the broad-based decline among junk-rated energy bonds recently? Investors are looking at the fundamentals & they don’t like what they see.
The most dramatic example of this is the 7.75% 6/15/2021 debt of Weatherford International (WFT), which is plunging after the company came out with disappointing earnings.
Another good example (for a bad debt) is Sanchez Energy (SN) that sees its 6.125% 1/15/2023 bond falling quite a bit.
Btw, SN just released its Q3/2018 earnings too, and it doesn’t seem like the results are going to do any good for the bond.
Energy companies that are buying their shares back have outperformed, so far, this year. The gap (out-performance) is massive – about 26% over the past year.
It’s safe to say that if you are an oil and gas producer – you better run a repurchase program ASAP… Unfortunately, not everyone can.
With debt levels remaining that high, many (mostly smaller) producers can’t afford “wasting” money an anything which isn’t crucial to their ongoing operations. Not to mention that for the most part, capital spending is coming ahead of guidance, adding even more pressure to the already-stretched cash flow.
Investors are right to be concerned when North American oil and gas producers seem to be delivering the wrong type of growth: too much production (oversupply) at a time where prices are declining, spreads are widening* and, very simply put, they don’t have enough cash.
*Note the huge difference between U.S. (SPY) WTI to Canada (EWC) WCS oil prices (USO, OIL), whereas the price gap (of the US) with Mexico (EWW) is much smaller.
Many shale explorers, earlier this year, have pledged to change course – reduce spending and engage more in buybacks.
Nonetheless, as the old saying goes, man (or a shale producer in this case) plans, and god (or the market in this case) laughs…
The selloff in energy junk bonds suggests that the pain of 2014-2016 wasn’t enough to weed out the weakest links in the US shale patch and beyond.
While in the first quarter, dividends and share buybacks were two of the major theme across the energy sector, now that many producers already blew through their capital spending budgets, there is much less planning and much more hoping.
Q3/2018 earnings will reveal whether the industry can adhere to its much-touted – and urgently needed – plan for more discipline.
The real risk lies often in companies that we think of as establishment or have paid dividends for a long time – Michael Milken
If you don’t believe Michael Milken, take a closer look at Owens & Minor (OMI). It’s not an energy company but after 19 years of dividend increases has cut its dividend by 71.2%!
The common belief is that “you only find out who is swimming naked when the tide goes out.”
Nonetheless, we are now witnessing companies that are not waiting for the tide to go out. While the tide is still on, they are already peeing straight from the pool diving/spring board…

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New Delhi: Bharti Realty-owned Worldmark
, a retail and office destination located at Aerocity
, is expecting its food court
business to cross Rs 2 crore per month or Rs 24 crore in sales annually starting next financial year, up from Rs 80 lakh per month currently.
"In one years time the monthly sales from our food court located in Worldmark 1 will see a sale of upwards od Rs 2 crores per month," SK Sayal, CEO of Bharti Realty told ETRetail.
Sayal said that Worldmark has 17 Food and Beverage (F&B) brands operational at the food court. "These brands occupy roughly 55 percent of the total food court space. The remaining 45 percent of the space will be operational during the course of the year, and we will also get international food chains which are missing at the moment," said Sayal.
The food court which occupies a space of 50,000 sq.ft. currently witness around 30,000 footfall every month, which the executive said will touch around a lakh visitors in one year.
Worldmark, which is divided into three parts namely Worldmark 1, Worldmark 2 and Worldmark 3, is a 15 lakh sq.ft. property with 8.5 lakh sq.ft. of office space and 6.5 lakh sq.ft. of retail space. The executive said that around 80 percent of office space and 70 percent of retail space at Worldmark have been leased out.
The company expects the remaining space to be occupied during this financial year.
Sayal said the company is in active talks with fashion retailers and restaurants among others to bring them on board.
"We will have a big US-based department store chain opening up a massive 1 lakh sq.ft. store in the coming months," he said without divulging the name of the retailer.
ET had earlier reported that Hudson’s Bay Co.-owned Saks was in talks with Bharti Realty to open its store in Worldmark 2 at Aerocity. Saks competes with Macy’s and Kohl’s Corp.
Previously, Kishore Biryani-led Future Group had opened a massive 1 lakh sq.ft. Central outlet in Worldmark 3.


By Dan Bayer
After recently receiving Gotham and Spirit Award nominations for Breakthrough Actor and Best Supporting Actor respectively, we are now sharing with you our interview with Jonathan Majors, the star of the critically acclaimed independent film “The Last Black Man In San Francisco.” Jonathan was kind enough to take a few minutes to discuss with us what his experience was like working with co-star Jimmie Fails and writer/director Joe Talbot, what the story means to him, what he has coming up next and more! Give it a listen and definitely keep him in mind for Best Supporting Actor this year.
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TV: Islamic State re-enters ancient city of PalmyraWorld December 10, 21:20
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"Noone will allow legalisation of the Donetsk and Luhansk republics.This is my political position," he said after Kiev's Verkhovna Rada parliament voted on Tuesday to give three years of self-rule status to certain districts in Donetsk and Luhansk Regions.
Ukraine's government will finance all expenses for reconstruction of eastern region territory where armed conflict between government forces and local militias has caused destruction in past months, he said. "We pay all social benefits and salaries where we control the territory although the population does not pay taxes.Yatsenyuk called into question some provisions of the law on a special status for the eastern Donetsk and Luhansk regions, which the national parliament, the Verkhovna Rada issued in the light of an agreement on ceasefire in the country’s war-torn eastern Donetsk and Lugansk regions.
As he spoke at a session of the government, he mentioned the provision on setting up of people’s police in the parts of the two regions that were controlled by self-defence forces opposing the Kiev government.
“I’ve read what is said in that law,” Yatsenyuk said. “The cabinet didn’t take part either in the talks or in the process of drafting. I declare hereby that any armed units should operate without the boundaries of law and the jurisdiction of Ukrainian law should cover all the servicemen in this country.”
He also cast doubts over the clause on election to local agencies of power in the areas controlled by self-defence forces, which he said did not have either the appropriate conditions meeting Ukrainian legislation or international standards.
“The cabinet of minister has an instruction to finance these elections should they be appointed by the Central Election Commission,” Yatsenyuk said. “Otherwise this will be tantamount to legitimization of gangsters.”
The law adopted by the Verkhovna Rada earlier this month granted a special /de facto autonomous/ status to separate areas in the Donetsk and Luhansk regions for a period of three years. The law stipulated the holding of local elections there on December 7.
Also, it granted residents of the areas the right to use Russian and any other languages freely and spelt out a separate regime for economic and investment operations.


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What is Offline Price Monitoring, and What Can It Do for an E-commerce Store?
- 19 May 2023
If you’re an e-commerce store owner or a manufacturer, chances are you have heard of offline price monitoring. But do you actually know what it is and how it can help your business? Understanding the basics of offline pricing and its impact on businesses can be a game changer for retailers who need to stay competitive in their industry. In this blog post, we’ll take a look at what exactly offline price monitoring is and outline some key benefits to consider as an e-commerce store that could ultimately help boost sales. Keep reading to discover why considering implementing an effective consumer-led market intelligence solution like offline price monitoring into your marketing strategy might just be the answer to staying ahead of competitors!
What are offline prices? – Offline prices in e-commerce
When it comes to e-commerce, we all say a lot about online pricing monitoring. That’s pretty fair, taking into consideration that the majority of your trade and revenue takes place online.
But what if you are an experienced e-commerce seller or manufacturer with dozens of products offered not only online, but also offline? What if you distribute your products to zillions of brick-and-mortar shops and you’d like to keep an eye on your prices?
Well, that’s when we talk about offline prices.
Why should you monitor your offline prices? – Benefits of offline prices monitoring
Benefits of offline price monitoring for retailers
Offline prices in e-commerce refer to the prices of products that are sold in brick-and-mortar stores or physical retail locations. In the context of e-commerce, offline prices may be used as a benchmark for online pricing strategies, as retailers may adjust their online prices to match or beat their offline prices to remain competitive. This is particularly important for retailers who operate both online and offline channels, as they may want to ensure consistency in pricing across both channels to avoid any potential cannibalization of sales.
What’s more, as more and more consumers migrate towards online shopping, e-commerce retailers are faced with the challenge of finding the right balance between online and offline pricing strategies. With the rise of showrooming – where shoppers visit physical stores to examine products, only to purchase them later online at a cheaper price – it’s becoming more important than ever for e-commerce retailers to match their offline prices with their online ones. This not only helps maintain customer trust and loyalty but also ensures a level playing field with traditional brick-and-mortar stores. After all, success in the world of e-commerce also depends on your ability to be competitive both online and offline.
Benefits of offline price monitoring for manufacturers
Monitoring offline prices can help you identify unauthorized sellers who are undercutting their prices. This is particularly important for manufacturers, as unauthorized sellers may be selling their products at prices below the manufacturer’s suggested retail price (MSRP), which can damage the manufacturer’s brand and reputation.
While the ease and convenience of online shopping are undeniable, online prices can be much more sensitive to fluctuations than their offline counterparts. For this reason, it’s important for e-commerce manufacturers to keep a close eye on the offline prices of their products, in order to remain competitive and relevant in an ever-changing market. Maintaining this kind of vigilance towards prices is challenging, but is ultimately one of the most important factors in ensuring the long-term success of an e-commerce business.
How to monitor offline prices?
Similar to online price monitoring you’ve got two ways – manual and automated.
Manual offline price monitoring means that you collect data from physical shops through in-store visits. They may be a part of your regular in-store audit or you can rely on mystery shopping. Though this is a feasible solution, it also requires patience and time and it may be budget-consuming.
However, there is another way to conduct offline price monitoring. You can also use an offline price monitoring tool that will collect all the data for you, saving you hours of additional work and a significant part of your budget.
Nevertheless, before kicking off with automated offline price monitoring, you should accomplish the following steps first:
Identify your main competitors
In the world of offline commerce, being in proximity to shoppers matters. This means that price monitoring should focus on businesses in the same geographic area – zone, postcode, or province – so that you stay informed of local competitors that pose a risk to your growth. Unlike in e-commerce, where anyone with national or international shipping is a potential adversary, physical stores can concentrate on a selection of their competitors.
When deciding on these competitors, their reputation amongst your target audience is also worth considering. Brands with an online store or social media presence can provide insights into their standing and visibility in the market. Stay ahead of the competition by choosing your local rivals strategically.
Create a clear brand image before comparing prices
Determine how you want to present your company to customers, whether it be as a discount-focused store or an exclusive, specialized option. Keep in mind that your competition and the nature of your business will play a role in pricing decisions, and be cautious of devaluing your brand with excessively low prices. However, occasional discount campaigns can still be effective.
Use Price Intelligence
Price intelligence is crucial for monitoring offline prices. By creating a pricing intelligence database for local competitors, you can better understand local clients. Integration with a retail management system is key to staying up-to-date with competitor pricing. Utilizing pricing intelligence for retail is also important for optimizing pricing strategy both online and offline. With effective price monitoring software, you can gather reliable data on the competition’s moves in both realms.
Determine when to adjust new pricing
Determining when to evaluate and adjust your pricing is crucial. Unlike e-commerce businesses that can quickly activate repricing software, changing prices in physical stores is a complex process that involves reprinting or updating labels for your products. Therefore, we strongly recommend establishing a regular review period based on market activity, such as every three days, once a week, or as per the business’s nature, activity, and fluctuations in supply and demand.
Now, let us explain how we can provide you with offline prices data at Dealavo.
How does Dealavo monitor offline prices?
Unfortunately, at Dealavo we cannot offer you any mystery shopping services. Yet, our tool can still be useful, and even indispensable for offline prices monitoring.
At Dealavo, we obtain prices for our offline report by extracting Click&Collect data from online stores. Our data collection process specifically focuses on products that have been out of stock for a period of 30 days or less. The comprehensive report we provide includes vital product information, such as producer, category, and name, along with store and showroom availability details. This data includes the name, address, and quantity of available items at each location. Our report also indicates when a product is unavailable or has only one item remaining in stock.
Are you curious to know what Dealavo is all about?
Offline prices monitoring – wrapping up
Offline pricing is an essential part of e-commerce and retail. It is important for both retailers and manufacturers to maintain a competitive price in order to remain profitable. To make sure that you are not missing out on any opportunities, you should give an offline price monitoring tool a try.
Dealavo helps retailers and manufacturers monitor their competitors’ prices in real-time, so you can make informed decisions about pricing strategies.
With its advanced features, such as offline price monitoring, Dealavo provides an efficient way for businesses to keep up with the competition while ensuring that they are staying ahead of the curve when it comes to pricing.
So don’t wait another minute – get started today with Dealavo’s price monitoring tool!

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Well, isn't this convenient.
The Dodge Challenger is without question one of the coolest cars you can buy today. Whether you go with the base V6 or opt for the top-end Hellcat with its supercharged Hemi V8 (our choice, obviously), you're bound to receive plenty of attention no matter where you drive. And to make us love the big coupe even more, Dodge has just announced that it's earned a five-star safety rating from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). This is the highest score possible.
The government agency noted the availability of the Challenger's Forward Collision Warning, a system which features forward-facing sensors programmed to detect the potential for certain types of frontal collisions. If anything's detected, the driver is alerted with visual and audio warnings. Apparently, the Challenger is the only car in its class to have this capability. Other optional safety features (there's more than 70 overall) include Blind-Spot Monitoring and Rear Cross-Path Detection. More importantly, however, is that the Challenger received five stars in the front- and side-impact crash-tests. Going fast, looking and sounding incredible, and ridiculously safe. That's the 2015 Challenger.


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January 30, 2014RCLEvery so often, news of heinous crime reaches our ears through the web, newspaper, or television. The Aurora Shooting that occurred during the midnight premier of the Batman movie horrified and terrified many citizens, and the Sandy Hook Elementary School shooting caused cries of panic and anger. Why would these people commit such a terrible act? Could we have prevented such disasters from happening? What if gun control laws have been stricter, would such crimes still have happened? The law is difficult to change especially since the Right to Bear Arms is the second amendment of our constitution, the supreme law of our nation, that has been around two hundred years. Now the question is, how do we punish these people, and how effective are these punishments?
When we think to our childhood, the way we learned that our actions were wrong or unacceptable was through punishment Right? Or was it through rewarding the right behaviors? Most people believe that punishment is indeed effective because they use it in everyday situations whether it is firing employees at the workplace for disorderly conduct or scolding children for trying to take a toy from another child. Punishment is a method of deterring negative behavior that has been passed down through generations. Punishment is effective to subdue unwanted behavior, and it is usually painful, physically or psychologically, so people tend to avoid punishment. Punishment also enables people to condition responses so that associations between behavior and positive or negative reinforcement will lead to an automatic response to avoid such punishment.
The effectiveness of punishment depends on several factors: Frequency of punishment, immediacy of punishment, and positive reinforcement on positive or good behavior. However punishment may also have serious negative effects if not carried out properly. Such effects include avoidance or escape, alienation of the punished, aggressiveness, and reimplementing punishment in the punished. So what draws the fine line between effective punishments and detrimental punishments?
The government regulates crime through policing. There is evidence that has proven that increased levels of policing has significantly reduced crime, and this is even more effective when such policing is specifically designated towards certain crimes or problems. Charles Murray conducted research on crime and punishment and concluded that executing severe sentences can reduce the amount of occurring crimes and that crime rate decreases when sentences per crime rises. He declared that the cause for the decline in criminal activity for 1990-2000 is a higher rate of imprisonment, which provides a deterrence and incapacitation effect. However others disagree that increasing the severity of the punishment may not actually reduce the occurrence of these crimes since crime rates have actually risen over the years, and correlation does not imply causation. Unemployment could be just as much a cause of crime rather than increasing the severity of the punishments. If severe punishments were effective, is prison effective? After all, that where we place people who have committed felonies or severe crimes.
So how effective are prison sentences as punishment? It tends to depend on the prisoner and the type of crime that has been committed. For most people, prison is a severe punishment, but what about that other small percentage? There is a wide variety of reasons that motivate criminal activity from biological predispositions, personality, location, deprivation, and cognitive thinking. From conducted research, it is proven that the majority of prisoners are male, black, hispanic, or non-white, between eighteen and forty-four years old, and relatively illiterate compared to the rest of the population. However, more importantly, the re-arrest rate is a whopping 63% or 84% for juveniles, and almost half of those offenses are for violent actions. So it seems that the idea of prison didnt really deter these criminals from committing illegal acts once again.
Research has proven that the most effective way in reducing such criminal acts is simply through education. Inmates with at least two years of college education have a 10% re-arrest rate compared to a 62% re-arrest rate. Prisoners with associates degrees have a re-arrest rate of 13.7%, 5.6% with a bachelors degree, and 0% for those with a masters degree.
So if education seems like a better and more positive reinforcement for deterring crime, why are we still using imprisonment? What if we focused on educating criminals in prison rather than re-arresting criminals or extending their prison sentence? Rather than emphasizing severe punishment, we should focus on positive reinforcement and education. It may not entirely prevent crime, but it will hopefully prevent prisoners from committing illegal acts.
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Animal Adventures Collection (The Beginner’s Bible Series)
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Reviewed by Madison (age 4) and Hailey (age 2) Schlarman and Mom for Reader Views (08/10)
“Animal Adventures Collection (The Beginner’s Bible Series)” is a collection of four books that each tell a different Bible story and lesson related to animals and the biblical character they are with. The four stories are “Elephant’s Big Ride: The story of Noah,” “Little Lamb’s Big Scare: The parable of the Sheppard and his lost sheep,” “Fish’s Big Scare: The story of Jonah” and “Lion’s Big Sleepover: The story of Daniel.” Each book tells the biblical story along with a lesson in God’s protection and love. The stories are aimed to keep children ages 2-5 interested and involved in learning about God.
The girls’ thoughts:
“Little Lamb’s Big Scare”
Madison: “Sheppard counted all his sheep, one went missing. He looked everywhere! He looked up, he looked down; he couldn’t find him anywhere. The little lost lamb was scared. He said baa, baa and then he ran out. He saw the Sheppard. The little lamb went back to all the other sheep and got to play. He was not sad or missing anymore. It teaches us about God, God keeps us safe!”
Hailey: “Sheep, sheep baa! One sheep. Sheep was playing. Sheep all gone. Next page, sheep baa! He happy. Sheep sleep.”
“Lion’s Big Sleepover”
Madison: “Lion licked his lips, he was hungry. A man fell in, boom! The lion looked at him, he looked at the lion. All the other lions licked their lips. Daniel prayed to God. Then an angel appeared and closed the lions’ hungry mouths. The king said ‘Daniel, are you okay?’ He said ‘yes’ and they had lunch. Then they threw one in for the lion. I liked it!”
Hailey: “Lion, lion Roar! He eating a bone. He chewing on it. Lion not eating. Lion not eating and licking. Lion is looking. He put his tongue away. They are eating a bone.
“Fish’s Big Catch”
Madison: “Jonah had to go to the people but they were too mean there. He wanted to go the other way. He got on a boat. There was a big storm. He told the people ‘put me over the boat.’ They said ‘Man overboard!’ when they tossed him in. Then a big fish swallowed him. He was inside the fish’s belly, tumble, tumble, then the fish spit him out and Jonah said, ‘Thanks for the ride!’ He went to the mean people. We learn God forgives us when we disobey. My favorite part is MAN OVERBOARD! It’s funny!”
Hailey: “Fish, fish, fish. He climbing in this boat. No read it right now, yah read it! Fish fall down in this. Fish spit him out, plah!”
“Elephant’s Big Ride”
Madison: “Right this way! They got on a big boat. ‘Are you hungry my friend?’ he said. We have peanuts. Moo clack, and echo inside the boat. Boom, Boom Rain! Are you feeling a little sea sick? It’s okay; it stopped raining and thundering. Go on little bird, find land. Then struck! It stuck the land. Time to go clean up the land. A rainbow showed it was a new day from God. We learn God protects us even if it’s scary. My favorite page was the peanuts page! ‘Are you hungry my friend?’”
Hailey: “Elephant, Elephant went in a boat. And doggy. Everything fall down. This one all gone, this one all gone. This all better. Lion, doggy, giraffe, elephant.”
I absolutely loved this box set! The girls loved the stories and keep asking to read them. Each story is fun and interactive for parent and child to read together. The stories were really easy for the girls to remember and learn the lesson too. Madison was reading these stories to me after a few reads. Hailey does not like to sit still for long, and would sit through all four books! I cannot say enough for these books. From the text to the illustrations and simplicity of sharing God’s love, protection and strength, “Animal Adventures Collection (The Beginner’s Bible Series)” is a set I would definitely recommend to others. I plan to look and see if they have any other box sets for sale. The books are also sold individually, but are boxed in a buy three get one free price point. They are right on target for children ages 2 -5 years.
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How bad can an El Niño be? This bad.
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"The 1997–98 El Niño observed by TOPEX/Poseidon. The white areas off the tropical coasts of South and North America indicate the pool of warm water. " (Wikipedia)
A paleoclimate scientist reports that the fall of some empires may in part have been due to a weather phenomenon, El Niño. At a meeting of the Council for the Advancement of Science Writing Lonnie G. Thompson, a professor at Ohio State University, noted that the weather system changes associated with El Niño occurred at the moment that the Mayan and Inca empires began to collapse. “In climate, I think it’s remarkable that ... in ice fields on both sides of the Pacific, there are recording of major droughts in written histories in terms of major social unrest,” he observed.
Central America is thought to be particularly susceptible to El Niño effects, but other areas have also suffered. A particular problem for humans is that an El Niño system brings about rapid changes in the environment, so rapid people find it difficult to adapt in time.
Joel Shurkin, a science journalist who has taught at Stanford University, draws attention to the work of Thompson in an article published on the website of InsideScience. Shrunken notes that scientists have even blamed El Niño on the influenza epidemic of 1918:
The connection to the flu pandemic goes back to 2010 when Benjamin Giese at Texas A&M University in College Station reported that a review of centuries of El Niño records showed that the 1918-1919 occurrence was unique. It was strong in the central Pacific but oddly milder along the coast of the Americas.
The location, he wrote, triggered a severe drought in India when the monsoons failed, and 18 million Indians died. The flu coincided with the public health emergency there and spread into Europe and America.
Thompson pointed out that 1918 was not just the year of the flu but the end of World War I and several political upheavals, including the Russian Revolution.
In 1781, the monsoon also failed and 600,000 Indians starved to death. The same year, black swan events devastated Australia, Egypt, Mexico and the Caribbean, Thompson said.
No one is saying that the changes in the weather are wholly responsible for these events. That would be reductionist. But they are suggesting that historians take the weather more into account than they have in the past.
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The way we use our gardens is changing, with cooking pots and rattan sofas replacing disposable barbecues and plastic chairs. With the market for garden products booming from £4.9 billion in 2017, what are the hottest trends for your garden accessories this summer?
A Multipurpose Space
We no longer sit in the garden and catch a few rays. Today’s garden is a multipurpose space where we cook, entertain, grow our own food and generally de-stress.
That is reflected in the accessories that are cropping up in our gardens and conservatories, skilfully blending the inside and the outside.
Focus on Cooking
From traditional South African cooking pots to the latest futuristic solar grills that cook food in a fraction of the time of more conventional methods, eating outdoors has become a major preoccupation. The great British BBQ is embracing cooking methods from all over the word, so grab your Dutch Oven and get grilling!
Love to Lounge
For most of us, relaxing is the number one reason why we get out into the garden. Cheap plastic seating is out, and chic rattan sofas are very much in. These also make great furniture for conservatories in Gloucester, bringing the outdoors in.
Inflatable hot tubs are also big news for gardens this summer. Contemporary-style Conservatories Gloucester are a great place to house your hot tub through the winter.
Light It Up
Solar is huge this summer. From solar-powered string lights to decorate your parasol or summer house – another key accessory this summer – to solar-powered garden lights for the drive, these low-cost energy-saving accessories are a big trend for entertaining and relaxing.
Get Your Green Fingers On
Grow-your-own is one of the biggest garden trends this year. Whatever the size of your patch, there’s a grow-your-own accessory to suit you, from kits to grow your own mushroom to pop-up igloo greenhouses. Just add a weather-responsive solar irrigation system and you won’t have worry about watering.
Automation is one of the biggest garden trends, as seen in the growth of interest in automated growing kits that remind you to add water and nutrients for superb crops. So this summer why not lounge in your pop-up pool, gather round the fire pit and bring the outdoors into your conservatory for effortless summer living?

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The highest bidder had to inject just over $400,000 for one of the skateboards. The lowest successful bid was $260,000. Chiru Labs said there were 145 total bids on the skateboards. The exclusivity of the skateboards is guaranteed via a physical chip which is embedded inside them. It can be scanned by a smartphone for verification of ownership. Chiru Labs describes this as “scan-to-own”. Dingaling, an NFT collector, now possesses the most expensive board. The collector already has a massive collection of NFTs, including 70 Azuki avatars. Dingaling called the Azuki community “the most degen community” he has ever seen.
If one of the owners of the skateboard gave up their prized board, another person can scan the embedded chip to transfer the ownership to another wallet. Chiru Labs said the boards represent the platform’s introduction of a physically-backed token or PBT which links a physical item to a digital token on the Ethereum blockchain. The technology can be used to show the authenticity of physical goods that in a way leverages blockchain technology. A PBT can be used to also keep track of who has owned an item in the past. This could also be useful in the world of art for establishing a piece’s provenance.


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Half my life, I've been a Harry Potter fan. I still remember those days where I frequent Mugglenet, answer quizzes, and obssess over the actors! I always come back to Hogwarts when I have nothing else to read, or too lazy to finish other books I started. I've come back more than five times. I just finished last week rereading the series (again), and it got me thinking, I still haven't made anything for The Boy Who Lived.
To celebrate Harry Potter's 34th birthday, I made my own book covers for the whole series. I was inspired by the vintage Penguin Scores collection Jan Tschichold designed. I created patterns using a significant object from each book. I used those in the movies as reference and digitally painted all seven. As for the title, I want to retain that Harry Potter touch that reminds me so much of the original books, so I used a flat, simplified version of the iconic logo.
That's it! I'm happy I finished everything for today.
Happy birthday, Harry! :)
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LATEST ROADSTER OFFERS NEW INNOVATIONS AND OPTIONS FOR EUROPE AND ASIA
PALO ALTO, Calif. – Tesla Motors announced in January that the iconic Tesla Roadster is now available with new innovations and options, but only in limited markets. The last version of the historic, limited-production electric supercar will only be available in Europe, Asia and Australia.
“The Tesla Roadster is the first and only of its kind: an electric sports car with exhilarating performance, zero emissions and gorgeous looks,” said Tesla Vice President of Communications, Ricardo Reyes. “This latest version embodies Tesla’s commitment to constant improvement. These Roadsters are our best ever.”
New options and enhanced features of the updated Roadster include:
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- A rear snow cover and improved motor and inverter systems for even better performance in snow and ice
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AVS Fencing Supplies are a huge supplier of railway sleepers for garden and landscaping projects. This means you can have great confidence in the product with competitive prices and rapid delivery. Railway sleepers supplied included are both new and recycled in hardwood and treated softwood and are creosote-free.
Container vegetable gardening has grown in popularity over the years and recycling different objects to create a unique growing space is a great way to start.
The advantages of raised beds are:
- You can add soil which is suitable for herbs, vegetables or plants you want to grow.
- They save you back strain because you don’t have to bend down so far!
- They need less watering than containers.
The disadvantage of raised beds is:
- You have to design and build them.
We can help to take care of that for you. Here are a few important points to bear in mind:
- Remember that raised beds are for the long term, so choose their site carefully. Do your plants want a sunny or shady position?
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- Cut off ensuring the top of the stakes are flush with the railway sleepers. If you are making the bed on a paved surface use coach bolts to hold the sleepers together.
- Fill your brand new sleeper raised bed with a suitable soil or compost. Top tip: If you want to grow herbs, then mix the top soil with grit.
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Demonstrators during a march against Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro, in Caracas on April 19, 2017. NurPhoto/SIPA USA/PA Images. All rights reserved.
Without a doubt, today Venezuela is facing the most painful and far-reaching crisis in the Americas. The degradation of the current scenario will be catastrophic for all Venezuelans and may have harmful spill-over effects for Latin America (especially, Colombia), the Caribbean (Cuba, in particular), and even the United States (for example, in terms of refugees and oil provision). By now, the international community knows how much the economy has deteriorated, how deep and strong political polarization is, and how ineffective the isolated external involvement has been. In essence, the country is caught in an unstable negative situation. Most socio-economic indicators are unfavourable and the degree of social unrest and institutional erosion is pervasive; however, there is an apparent political standoff and no open division within the Fuerza Armada Nacional Bolivariana. This peculiar condition may thus pave the way for a negotiated solution. It is crucial to avoid a national implosion and a regional nightmare. Odd as it may seem, precariousness is better than disarray. Fragility can be fixed; disorder can result in chaos.
Let us start with the end game, and then move backwards: by early 2018 there should be a general election, an opposition candidate is going to win and Chavism--the political movement associated with former President Hugo Chávez--will have to accept the result. Three underlying agreements are crucial: the idea that anybody can perpetuate him or herself in power is unacceptable, now and in the future; the incoming administration must avoid political retaliation and social persecution of the outgoing government of Nicolás Maduro; and Chavism must operate as an ordinary left-wing party within the system and not as an anti-systemic, violent-prone political force.
How can this outcome be achieved? Eight major elements need to be clarified. First, the cornerstone of any good-faith commitment between the government and the opposition must be the preservation of democracy, the protection of human rights, and prioritizing peaceful transition. This is a pledge that can be only established among Venezuelans--for, in the end, no foreign party can compel its Venezuelan counterparts. Second, regional elections must be held in 2017, under supervision and monitoring by legitimate international actors. It is very likely that opposition forces will achieve significant gains and that the government will manage to secure some strongholds. Third, it is fundamental to maintain the unity of the armed forces and that no one, inside or outside the country, calls for a coup d'état. In addition, it is major risk for the Venezuelan military to allow the civilian militia, created in 2007, to now become heavily armed and transform itself into a sort of vicious, Haitian-style “tonton macoutes”.
Fourth, continent-wide cohesion is crucial. MERCOSUR, the Southern Common Market; UNASUR, the Union of South American Nations; CELAC, the Latin American and Caribbean Community of States; and the OAS, the Organization of American States, should agree on key guiding principles and initiatives vis-à-vis the Venezuelan crisis, and key actors (the United States, Cuba, Colombia, Brazil, Argentina, among others) should strive to influence and lead the different actors in Venezuela towards a non-violent, political solution. Fifth, the economic reconstruction of the country will take several years but, in the meantime, with the aim of alleviating the dramatic economic situation of the poorest and more vulnerable sectors of the population, the contribution of some multilateral banks can be very relevant. For example, the Maduro government must consider approaching the Development Bank of Latin America (CAF), the Inter-American Development Bank, and the World Bank and ask for emergency credits to avoid having Venezuela sink into a devastating, chronic recession.
Sixth, step-by-step signals by the government must begin immediately with actions such as the release of political figures and the respect for non-violent protests, among others. Seventh, the different opposition groups, which in fact are split and lack a coherent, long-term strategy, should act with responsibility and rationality in their demands and actions. And eight, there are two questions that can generate a minimum compromise between a weakened government and a divided opposition: reconstruct the oil industry and fight organized crime. The worsening of the petroleum business and the advance of criminality has negative consequences for everyone in Venezuela, today and in the future.
Turmoil can still be avoided. There is still a small window of opportunity to resolve the Venezuelan crisis by political, negotiated means. Time is key. Realistic, non-violent alternatives always need willingness on the part of fundamental actors. Realism does not imply inaction waiting for the worst to happen.
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Bern is a city of Switzerland. Current timezone is CEST (Central European Summer Time,Central European Summer Time) (in use)
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Bern is a city of Switzerland. The official language is German, French, Italian, and the currency is Swiss Franc (CHF). The international dial code for Switzerland is 41. The timezone Bern located is Central European Summer Time(Abbr:CEST).
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