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|The Union Ministry of Environment and Forests reverses its approach and refuses clearance to the Vedanta mining project.|
Jairam Ramesh at a press conference in New Delhi on August 24.
ON August 24, Jairam Ramesh, Union Minister of State for Environment and Forests, uploaded on the Ministry's website the text of his detailed decision rejecting the application from Vedanta Resources for forest clearance to start bauxite mining in Orissa's Niyamgiri hills. The decision is a rare instance of how the executive can use its powers to correct a perceived injustice resulting from its own earlier decision and directions of the Supreme Court. Jairam Ramesh's decision reversed the Ministry's first-stage forest clearance granted to the Orissa government in December 2008 and made inoperative the Supreme Court's August 8, 2008, clearance to Vedanta's Indian affiliate, Sterlite, to divert forests for bauxite mining.
The crux of the controversy is the Centre's powers to stop diversion of forest land for non-forest purposes. Ever since the subject of forests was transferred from the State List to the Concurrent List under the Constitution in 1976, the Centre's powers to act directly in managing the country's forests have been recognised. The Forest (Conservation) Act of 1980 conveyed Parliament's intention to arrest the rapid decline in forest cover which had, until then, averaged one million hectares a year. The Act prevented the cutting of trees in forests without the Central government's approval. However, interpretation of the Act's provisions gave rise to legal problems. The meaning of the word ‘forest' used in the Act was contested, and the need for prior approval of the Central government in all activities in the forest area was questioned before the Supreme Court. Although the Supreme Court resolved this issue of definition easily in terms of the dictionary meaning of ‘forest', the cases before it presented an opportunity for it to assume a much more active role than it had been assigned originally. Thus, the Supreme Court began to issue, from December 1996, sweeping directives to oversee the enforcement of forest laws across the country. It aimed to regulate the felling and use of trees and the movement of timber in all States to promote sustainable use of forests. It sought to do this through a Special Bench and a Central Empowered Committee (CEC) to examine the technical issues, whose advice has not always been binding on the Bench.
Jairam Ramesh's decision is significant because for the first time since the Supreme Court began playing an activist role in forest matters the Central government has asserted its powers and felt bold enough to render a Supreme Court decision irrelevant. In this the Minister was helped by legal opinion, tendered by Attorney-General G.E. Vahanvati, that the Supreme Court's direction is not binding on the government if it rejects an application for forest clearance.
How it all started
On February 28, 2005, the Orissa government forwarded a proposal to the Union Ministry for Environment and Forests (MoEF) for the diversion of 660.749 hectares of forest land for mining bauxite in favour of the Orissa Mining Corporation (OMC) in Kalahandi and Rayagada districts.
The Forest Advisory Committee (FAC) in the MoEF recommended “in principle” approval on October 27, 2007, stipulating certain conditions such as concurrent reclamation, minimum tree felling in a phased manner and modified wildlife management plan. Although the August 24 decision does not elaborate, it is relevant to know how the FAC arrived at the decision to recommend “in principle” approval.
In September 2005, the CEC recommended to the Supreme Court that mining should not be permitted on the Niyamgiri hill. The CEC report was a scathing indictment of the project and questioned the integrity of the authorities involved. It also recommended that the environmental clearance granted by the MoEF for the alumina refinery plant on September 22, 2004, be revoked and all work be stopped.
Yet, in February 2006, the court referred the matter to the FAC and sought a report. The FAC requested the Wildlife Institute of India (WII) and Central Mine Planning and Design Institute Limited (CMPDIL) to assess the project for soil erosion and impact on water resources. The CMPDIL cleared the project of all water-related concerns. The WII's report, submitted in June 2006, warned that bauxite mining in the Niyamgiri plateau would destroy a specialised wildlife habitat. However, following a special presentation by Orissa forest officers, the institute, in October 2006, recommended a Rs.42-crore plan for mitigation of impact on wildlife. When the Supreme Court heard the matter on May 16 and 18, 2007, the CEC argued that the FAC had acted irresponsibly and with “undue haste” in granting Vedanta clearances. On December 11, 2008, the MoEF granted in-principle clearance to the State government.
On August 10, 2009, the State government applied to the MoEF for the final clearance. The FAC recommended on November 4, 2009, that the final clearance be considered only after ascertaining the community rights on forest land and after the process of establishing such rights under the Scheduled Tribes and Traditional Forest Dwellers (Recognition of Forest Rights) Act, 2006, also known as the Forest Rights Act (FRA), is completed.
On January 1, 2010, the FAC constituted a three-member expert group to carry out a site inspection. When this group recommended further examination on various grounds, Jairam Ramesh set up a four-member committee of specialists, chaired by Naresh Saxena, former Secretary, Planning Commission, to facilitate a holistic investigation. This committee submitted its report on August 16.
Saxena Committee's report
Some salient findings of the Saxena Committee, which influenced the MoEF's decision not to grant the final clearance, are:
The project would severely disturb important wildlife habitat that has been proposed as part of the Niyamgiri Wildlife Sanctuary.
THE CONVEYER BELT to supply bauxite ore to the Vedanta alumina refinery at Lanjigarh in Orissa's Kalahandi district was built without any formal approval.
More than 1.21 lakh trees would need to be cleared for mining besides many more lakh shrubs and herbal flora.
The grasses are breeding and fawning ground for the four-horned antelope ( Tetracerus quadricornis), barking deer ( Muntiacus muntjac) as well as spotted deer ( Axis axis). A rare lizard, golden gecko ( Callodactylodes aureus), is found on the proposed lease area. The populations of all these species will decline if mining is allowed.
Mining on the scale proposed in this habitat would severely disturb elephant habitats and threaten the important task of elephant conservation in south Orissa.
The mining operations involve stripping of more than seven square kilometres of the Niyamgiri hilltop, which would drastically alter the region's water supply.
The proposed mining lease (PML) area is intimately linked, by way of economic, religious, and cultural ties, to 28 Kondh villages with a total population of 5,148. The affected include 1,453 Dongria Kondhs, who constitute 20 per cent of the total population of this tribe. Loss of forest cover will cause a substantial decline in their economic well-being. Landless Dalits who are dependent on Kondhs will also suffer.
Mining-related activities will deny Dongria Kondh access to their cultivable lands. Mining activities will also adversely affect the surrounding slopes and streams that are crucial for agriculture.
The Orissa government did not follow the Forest Rights Act and disregarded the legitimate and well-established rights of the Kondh Primitive Tribal Groups (PTGs).
The Orissa government is not likely to implement the Forest Rights Act in a fair and impartial manner as far as the PML area is concerned.
The MoEF cannot grant the clearance unless the process of recognition of rights under the Forest Rights Act is complete and satisfactory; the consent of the concerned community has been granted; and both points have been certified by the gram sabha of the area concerned. All of these conditions, not any one, must be satisfied.
If mining is permitted on this site, it will not only be illegal, but will also destroy one of the most sacred sites of the Kondh PTGs. It will make the area easily accessible to poachers and timber smugglers, threatening the rich biodiversity of the hills.
The mining activities at the PML site will have limited relevance to the refinery now under a sixfold expansion as the 72 million tonne ore deposit here would last only about four years for the increased needs of the expanded refinery. In balance against this are the adverse consequences on the primitive tribal people, the environment and the wildlife of these forests.
Vedanta Aluminium Limited was accorded clearance under the Environment Protection Act (EPA) on the condition that no forest land would be used for the establishment of the refinery. But now it is clearly established that the company has occupied 26.123 ha of village forest land within the refinery boundary with the active collusion of the officials concerned. Hence, the environment clearance already granted is legally invalid. Allowing mining in the PML area would shake the faith of the tribal people in the laws of the land and have serious consequences for the security and well-being of the entire country.
FAC endorsed the report
The FAC on August 23 endorsed the Saxena Committee report, accepting that there was lack of diligence in safeguarding the rights of the PTGs in the adjoining forest areas, and found it a fit case for applying the precautionary principle to obviate the irreparable damage to the affected people. This principle requires the government authorities to anticipate, prevent and attack the causes of environmental pollution. It imposes the onus of proof on the developer or industrialist to show that his or her action is environmentally benign.
The FAC, therefore, recommended temporary withdrawal of the in-principle/stage-1 approval accorded by the MoEF for the diversion of 660.749 ha of forest land in favour of Orissa Mining Corporation Ltd. After giving due opportunity to the State government to present its views on the Saxena Committee report, Jairam Ramesh elaborated on certain factors that he considered while arriving at his decision.


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Race day schedule
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2. Juan Pablo Montoya
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5. Tony Kanaan, 2013; Juan Pablo Montoya, 2000; Jacques Villeneuve, 1995
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This Flag Sheet Cake will set off fireworks on your tastebuds! A moist vanilla cake tinted to match each flags colours, patriotic sprinkles inside and a buttercream designed American flag on one side and a Canadian flag on the other. This is the perfect festive cake for both Canada Day and Fourth of July!
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Queenslee Appétit Turns TWO!
It’s officially the 2 YEAR ANNIVERSARY for Queenslee Appétit! Well, technically it was 2 days ago but I didn’t get around to posting anything because I was teaching a workshop. Funny enough, that workshop was about how I started and maintain my blog!
On my one year anniversary, when I posted these Birthday Cake Oreo Fudge Brownies, I mentioned that the past year of blogging was not easy. I could definitely say that it’s been even harder the second year because I’ve been learning a whole lot of new things every single day and it’s been sort of stressful.
Although it’s been stressful, I’m so incredibly grateful for all of the information I’ve been gathering from fellow bloggers. And compared to last year, things have skyrocketed! I plan on making a lot of great changes this year so once our 3rd anniversary arrives, things will be better than they’ve ever been!
Flag Sheet Cake
Though this is a big day for my blog, next week is a big holiday for both Canadians and Americans! First we got Canada Day then we’ve got Fourth of July a few days later! As a Canadian blogger, I gotta rep my country, but a majority of my readers are from the US so I gotta rep y’all too!
So instead of making 2 separate desserts to celebrate our countries birthdays, I decided to bring them both together to make one great cake!
This Flag Sheet Cake is so fluffy and moist and the sprinkle filling and red, white and red, white and blue frosting are a great festive touch!
My ideas for this cake started off as a layer cake, but when it comes to outdoor celebrations like Fourth of July and Canada Day, no one wants to spend half the day preparing the food/dessert.
Luckily, even though it may look a bit difficult, this cake is actually pretty easy to make. You make the cake batter, divide it and tint it your flags colours (optional), bake it, fill it with sprinkles, make the frosting, pipe on your flag!
Most of these steps are completely optional, so if you only have a short amount of time, you could just bake a simple vanilla cake without changing the colours, skip the sprinkle filling, and just spread on the buttercream for a simple vanilla sheet cake!
For this recipe, I used the same vanilla cake from my White Chocolate Raspberry Poke Cake recipe. The cake is the perfect combination of soft, fluffy, moist, tender and yummy!
To get started, combine the dry ingredients in a medium bowl. The dry ingredients are simply all purpose flour, baking powder and salt. Then in a stand mixer bowl, beat the butter until it’s creamy.
You could also use a large bowl and a hand mixer, but this recipe requires you to alternate between adding certain ingredients while the mixer is running, which I think is far easier to do when you have two hands free.
Once the butter is creamy, keep the mixer running while you slowly pour in the sugar. When all of the sugar has been incorporated, continue beating until the mixture is nearly white and doubled in volume.
Now add in the egg whites, one at a time. This is what makes the cake so fluffy! For the wet ingredients, add either milk or buttermilk to a liquid measuring along with sour cream, vegetable oil and vanilla extract and stir to combine.
Alternate by adding the dry ingredients and the wet ingredients in multiple additions. This keeps the batter smooth throughout the mixing process.
Red, White and Blue Cake
As I mentioned above, you could keep the cake plain. However, I like to go over the top so I divided the batter and tinted one portion red and another blue, then I left the rest plain white.
One one side of the pan, I dolloped red, white and blue cake batter. On the other side, I dolloped red and white cake batter for the Canadian half. Then I used a butter knife to lightly swirl the colours together.
If you’re doing an all American cake, you do this in the entire pan. And if you’re making an all Canadian cake, leave out the blue food colouring and just dollop red and white batter together.
Surprise Sprinkle Filling
Ooh, I love this part! Earlier this year I made a Sprinkle Surprise Cake for the Superbowl. For that cake, I created multiple sprinkle mixes using the colours of different football teams.
I decided to do the same with this cake, because it really fits the theme of these holidays. Fun, festive, party, and firework celebrations!
Canada Day Sprinkle Mix
I found a Canada Day themed sprinkle mix at my local cake supply store. However, if you can’t find a pre-made sprinkle mix, you could easily make your own. Just mix together an equal amount of red and white sprinkles. Then throw in some white sugar pearls, white sixlets, red sugar pearls, red sixlets, and red and white maple leaf sprinkles.
If you’re in Canada, you should be able to find these at your local Bulk Barn and Party City.
Fourth of July Sprinkle Mix
Of course since I live in Canada, finding Fourth of July sprinkles is pretty much impossible, so I had to make my own. To do so, I combined red, white and blue sprinkles.
I actually didn’t measure the amount of sprinkles, because I didn’t think it was necessary. You can add as much or as little sprinkles as you want. You’re almost definitely going to have more sprinkles than you need because each hole in the cake only needs about 1 tablespoon of sprinkles.
To fill the cake, I used a large piping tip to core out holes in the cake. Make sure to save the cake you cut out and cut off the bottom part so you have a lid for the frosting to sit on. This is so the frosting and sprinkles don’t blend together.
How to Decorate a Flag Cake
To decorate this flag cake, I started by making a batch of my super fluffy and creamy Vanilla Buttercream Frosting. Start by beating the butter in a large bowl using a stand mixer or hand mixer.
You can use unsalted butter or salted butter. I like to use salted butter sometimes because the salt in the butter helps cut back the sweetness of the powdered sugar. If you use unsalted butter, you could achieve the same results by adding a bit of salt.
How do I colour the Frosting?
I highly recommend you use red and blue gel food colourings instead of liquid food colouring. Especially since you’ll need to add a bit of red food colouring to achieve a nice deep red colour. The gel food colours allow you to add as much food colouring as you want without effecting the texture of the frosting.
American Flag Frosting Design
To create the American flag decoration, I started by piping blue stars in a square in the corner. In the middle rows, I left a few empty spaces where I then piped in white stars. With the same white frosting, I piped the white lines in the American flag, then went back and did the same with the red frosting.
Again, if you want this to be an all American cake, pipe this design over the entire thing instead of on one half.
Canadian Flag Frosting Design
The Canadian flag design was a bit more complicated since our flag has the maple leaf in the middle. As you can see, my maple leaf design was a bit uneven. I pulled up a picture of our flag on my phone and cropped it so I could use half of it as a reference, but my eyes were mainly on my phone so I didn’t notice how off it looked until it was too late.
Still, anyone who looks at this cake could easily tell that it has the Canadian flag on it!
Can I Make this Cake Ahead of Time?
If you have a lot of plans on Canada Day or the Fourth of July, you may not want to spend most of the day making the dessert. So you can definitely prepare this a day or two ahead of time! Just make sure to serve it at room temperature so the cake can retain its moist fluffy texture and the buttercream can be smooth enough to lick off the fork!
I’d love to know how these turn out for you, so if you make this recipe or any other recipe of mine, come back and leave a comment down below to tell me how they turned out!
And don’t forget to take photos and tag me on Instagram @queensleeappetit or use the hashtag #queensleeappetit so I could see your gorgeous creations!
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Let’s get baking!
- 2 and ¾ cups all purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened to room temperature
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 6 large egg whites, room temperature
- 1 and ¼ cups milk or buttermilk, room temperature
- ½ cup sour cream, room temperature
- ½ cup vegetable oil
- 1 tablespoon pure vanilla extract
- Red gel food colouring
- Blue gel food colouring
Fourth of July Sprinkle Mix:
- Red sprinkles
- White sprinkles
- Blue sprinkles
- Silver star sprinkles (or edible silver stars)
- Red pearl sprinkles
- Silver ball sprinkles
Canada Day Sprinkle Mix:
- Red sprinkles
- White sprinkles
- White sugar pearls
- White Sixlets
- Red sugar pearls
- Red Sixlets
- Red and white maple leaf sprinkles
- 2 cups Unsalted or salted Butter, softened
- 8 cups Powdered Sugar, sifted
- ½ cup Heavy Whipping Cream
- 1 tablespoon Pure Vanilla Extract
- ¼ teaspoon salt (omit if using salted butter)
- Red gel food colouring
- Blue gel food colouring
For the Vanilla Cake:
- Position oven rack to the middle. Preheat oven to 350° F (177°C). Grease the bottom and sides of a 9x13 inch cake pan with nonstick spray. Set aside.
- In a large bowl, sift the flour, baking powder and salt and whisk to combine. Set aside.
- In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, or in a large bowl using a hand mixer, beat the butter on medium speed until creamy, about 1 minute.
- While the mixer is running, slowly pour in the sugar and continue to beat until light and fluffy, about 4-5 minutes.
- Scrape down the sides and bottom of the bowl. Lower the speed to medium-low and mix in the egg whites, one at a time until completely combined.
- Add the sour cream, oil and vanilla to the milk or buttermilk in a liquid measuring cup and whisk to combine, set aside.
- Add ⅓ of the dry ingredients and beat just until combined, then add ½ of the liquid mixture and mix until just combined. Continue mixing in ½ of the remaining dry ingredients, remaining liquids, then remaining dry ingredients. Remember to mix after each addition before adding the next.
- Scrape down the sides and bottom of the bowl again to make sure everything is mixed in properly.
- If Making an American Cake: evenly divide batter between 3 bowls. Tint one bowl with red gel food colouring, then tint another bowl with the blue gel food colouring. Leave the last bowl plain.
- Add batter to the pan, alternating between dollops of red, white and blue batter. Gently shake and tap the pan to settle the batter. You can use a butterknife to lightly swirl the colours, if you’d like.
- If Making a Canadian Cake: divide the batter between two bowls. Tint one half with red gel food colouring and leave the other half plain. Repeat step 10.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Remove cake from oven and allow to cool completely on a wire rack.
For the Fourth of July and Canada Day Sprinkle Mix:
- Combine the fourth of July sprinkles together in a small bowl. If making the Canadian version, mix the Canadian sprinkle mix sprinkles together.
- There’s no measurements for this step, just throw the sprinkles together and it’ll look great!
- Core holes on top of the cake using the bottom of a large piping tip, or an apple corer. Save the cut out cake pieces and cut off the bottom parts so your left with the flat top.
- Spoon the sprinkle mix of your choice into the cake holes. Cover each hole with the flat cake tops.
For the Vanilla Buttercream:
- In the bowl of a stand mixer, beat the softened butter until super pale and fluffy, about 5-6 minutes.
- Scrape down the sides and bottom of the bowl. Add half of the powdered sugar, one cup at a time while beating on low speed until combined.
- Add heavy cream and vanilla and continue to beat until combined and smooth.
- Add remaining powdered sugar one cup at a time, mixing on low speed until it’s all incorporated.
- Increase speed to medium-high and beat for about 5-7 minutes, or until frosting is light and fluffy.
How to Decorate an American Flag Cake:
- Divide frosting between 3 bowls. Tint one red and another blue.
- Spoon each colour into three large disposable piping bags each fitted with a large star tip.
- Pipe on the flag design in a poof border motion (see my cake border piping tutorial for more info).
- Start by piping an outline of the blue rectangle in the top left corner. When filling it in, leave some empty spaces where you want the stars to be.
- Use the red frosting to pipe out the red stripes, leaving space in between each stripe for the white ones.
- Use the white frosting to fill in the empty spaces in the blue rectangle to make the stars. Then pipe out the white part of the stripes. Enjoy!
How to Decorate a Canadian Flag Cake:
- Divide frosting between 2 bowls. Tint one red and leave the other plain.
- Spoon each colour into 2 large disposable piping bags each fitted with a large star tip.
- Using the same technique mentioned above, start with the red frosting and pipe out the two red rectangles on each side of the flag.
- Then pipe out the red maple leaf in the middle. It’s best to look at a picture of the Canadian flag for reference.
- Use the white frosting to fill in the empty spaces. Enjoy!
- Cake can be made a day ahead of time. Cover and store in the refrigerator, serve at room temperature. Enjoy!
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Book: New Reality
Publisher: Dreamspinner Press
Cover Artist: Brooke Albrecht
Publication date: November 8, 2017
Length: 52 pages
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It’s lonely running a small transport ship across the galaxy when you’re as old and as single as Connell Smyth. So when the dreams start up, Connell assumes they’re his mind’s way of working through what his life has become—until he discovers the man in his dreams might be much more than a figment of his neglected imagination. Connell can’t quite believe it could be real, but he can’t help becoming obsessed with this new lover on an unknown luscious planet.
Seventeen years ago, Wystan Kreeger’s survey mission crash-landed on a hard-to-reach planet. Sole survivor Wystan turns desperate after his computer, the only companion he’s had since, gives out. Even in the improbable event that the man in his dreams is real, he’ll face the same risk from the planet’s storm-charged atmosphere if he tries to track Wystan down, and he could end up just like Wystan’s former crew. But finding each other across so many light-years can’t be a mere coincidence. Now they must find a way to realize the happiness they’ve found in sleep during the light of the day.
As a new to me author I was intrigued by the blurb, and since I also love sci-fi romance stories, this sounded perfect for me.
There wasn’t anything fantastic about the story although the writing itself was excellent, not over the top, and just the perfect amount of details the blurb ended up telling a slightly different story than the story did.
The blurb had me expecting to hear Wystan’s POV while he was stuck on the planet, to see his worry over Connell trying to land. That actually didn’t happen. The story is told entirely from Connell’s POV. Him losing his partner and love of his life after decades together, his journey on his ship trying to keep together the life he once had but not feeling it in his heart, and then the dreams of the man in a place that feels like paradise. This was fine, but my expectations from the blurb were not what we got. The landing was glossed over after putting such an importance on it in the blurb was a big let down for me.
Their first meeting was emotional and big but again not enough of the “Wow you are real” coming from Wystan who until that point had no clue Connell wasn’t just a dream. Once they are together the romance is short and sweet. Visiting those that Wystan needed to tell that he was alive and the growth of their relationship.
It was all good. But that’s it. There wasn’t anything that made me wish it was a longer book because I loved the characters or the story so much. There wasn’t anything that made me invest genuinely. This very well could be just a me thing. These characters and story for others could be precisely the short story you need. I will definitely be looking for other books by this author to see what else she has created.
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Think Washington is going soft on the banks again? You have company – at the FDIC, no less.
The three primary federal bank regulators – the Federal Reserve, the Office of Thrift Supervision and the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency – issued enforcement actions Wednesday that order the biggest U.S. banks to clean up their foreclosure mills.
The move, affecting 14 institutions and promising fines at some undetermined point down the road, is the biggest federal move against the banks in the foreclosure crisis.
But the Federal Deposit Insurance Corp. – which oversees state-chartered banks outside the Fed system and runs the federal deposit insurance fund – says the crackdown doesn’t go far enough. It wants regulators to go back and figure out who the banks have wronged with their dingbat approach to mortgage recordkeeping and their addiction to profit-padding cost cuts.
“A thorough regulatory review of loss mitigation efforts is needed to ensure processes are sufficiently robust to prevent wrongful foreclosure actions and to ensure servicers have identified the extent to which individual homeowners have been harmed,” the FDIC said.
The statement indicates some displeasure with the feds, and no wonder. Consider the release issued by the OCC, which has long been seen as soft on the banks. It blithely suggests that the enforcement actions that haven’t even been fully elaborated — how big will those fines be? — will accomplish everything short of handing the mortgage market a new toaster.
These reforms will not only fix the problems we found in foreclosure processing, but will also correct failures in governance and the loan modification process and address financial harm to borrowers. Our enforcement actions are intended to fix what is broken, identify and compensate borrowers who suffered financial harm, and ensure a fair and orderly mortgage servicing process going forward.
But the FDIC doesn’t see it that way, and unlike the other regulators it has some semblance of credibility. For starters it is headed by Sheila Bair, the one Washington honcho who doesn’t seem to have spent the past decade drinking the big bank Kool-Aid.
So when the FDIC suggests that the current arrangements are unsatisfactory, it is worth a listen:
The enforcement orders issued today are important, but they are only a first step in setting out a framework for these large institutions to remedy these deficiencies and to identify homeowners harmed as a result of servicer errors. While today’s orders put these large servicers on a path to improving their management of the foreclosure process, they do not purport to fully identify and remedy past errors in mortgage-servicing operations of large institutions. Much work remains to ensure that the servicing process functions effectively, efficiently, and fairly going forward.
That’s not all. The FDIC takes issue with the OCC’s claim – very much in line with the one made by the banks, at least until they are confronted with evidence to the contrary –that “based on the sample of files reviewed by OCC examiners, borrowers in the sample were seriously delinquent at the time of foreclosures and servicers held the notes and documents required to foreclose.”
The FDIC says instead:
There is evidence that some level of wrongful foreclosures has occurred. It is important that servicers identify any harmed homeowners and provide appropriate remedies. This is essential to managing litigation and reputation risk, as well as fairness to borrowers.
Though most foreclosures are probably legitimate, it beggars credulity to claim, as the OCC does, that there have been no material mistakes by the banks. But then, you get the idea sometimes that the regulators don’t think an awful lot about their credibility.
Also at Fortune.com:
- Fed to fine banks for ‘misconduct’
- BofA gets serious on foreclosures
- BofA’s unfunny foreclosure tricks
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Airbus, a leading aerospace manufacturer, has successfully constructed the EarthCARE satellite as part of its collaboration with the European Space Agency (ESA) to advance climate change research. Designed as an “Earth Explorer” satellite, EarthCARE aims to bolster scientists’ comprehension of the effects of clouds, aerosols, and radiation on the Earth’s climate.
With the completion of electromagnetic compatibility tests in April 2023, the EarthCARE satellite is now on track for its anticipated launch next year. Once deployed, it will provide invaluable data to scientists, enabling them to conduct detailed analyses of temperature variations and refine prediction models. By complementing ground-based analysis, the satellite’s data will significantly enhance accuracy and offer new insights into climate patterns.
The primary mission of EarthCARE revolves around the measurement of the vertical structure and horizontal distribution of cloud and aerosol fields, as well as the levels of outgoing radiation. This comprehensive dataset will pave the way for more precise representations of the Earth’s intricate heating and cooling processes. As clouds and aerosols play pivotal roles in shaping the planet’s energy balance, climate, and weather systems, EarthCARE’s data will serve as a valuable resource for developing models that depict cloud development, behavior, composition, and their interactions with aerosols.
Equipped with advanced scientific instruments, the EarthCARE satellite boasts an atmospheric lidar, a cloud profiling radar, a multispectral imager, and a broad-band radiometer. These cutting-edge tools will capture crucial information about the Earth’s atmosphere and enable a deeper understanding of the complex dynamics driving climate change.
Airbus spearheaded the development and construction of the EarthCARE satellite, showcasing its expertise in the aerospace industry. Working closely with its subsidiary SSTL, Airbus ensured the successful integration of the MSI (Multispectral Imager) instrument into the satellite. Additionally, Airbus took charge of the ATLID (Atmospheric Lidar) instrument, further underscoring its commitment to advancing climate research.
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Live version of “Murder by Numbers” which was only available as a bonus track on the cassette version of Synchronicity and as the B-side of the “Every Breath You Take” single. Synchronicity was released on this day in 1983.
Cold Chisel were loved & very successful here but not much overseas. Basically they were an Aus. rock pub band & wrote mostly about Australian experiences.
I listened to The Police at lot in the 80’s. :
When I did a house concert with Lydia Loveless in Raleigh, NC a few years back, she was kind enough to play a few requests. One of mine was “Talk of the Town” which I’d seen her do at the first show we did together a couple years prior to that in Durham.
For fans of Little Feat, this song from Margo Cilker’s debut album Pohorylle includes nice shoutouts to them and “Willin’” that I didn’t pick up on first listen despite the title of the song.
Mount Moriah at Pickathon in 2016 playing a cut from their most recent release, How To Dance. They took a break after that with Heather McEntire releasing two solo albums. I have no idea if or when they will ever return but have fingers crossed that they will.
Heartless Bastards performing “Revolution” from their latest album, A Beautiful Life as part of a Do512 Lounge session back in March.
From this day in 2013, my first and only Cooley show which was at Local 506 in Chapel Hill, NC. As you may be able to detect from this clip, the crowd was a bit out of hand, which is an understatement. At one point he said, “this isn’t a conversation,” which fell on deaf ears. I also remember someone walking up to the stage and throwing the devil horns, a first for me at an acoustic show. When he didn’t come back out for an encore I can’t say I was the least bit surprised.
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“Peter and Scott were honored to perform in a sold out concert at Hollywood Theater in Portland with Lonnie Holley”.
Peter said, “Monday night Scott and I, plus some new musical friends backed up famous artist and singer Lonnie Holley. We improvised, he preached. It was an intense and beautiful evening. I hope this might inspire some of y’all to look up his work.he is a mighty man.”
“Lonnie is a spontaneous songwriter, a fantastic artist and philosopher of sorts,” Scott said. He lives in Atlanta and can be experienced at lonnieholley.com. Scott added, “He’s an amazing man and the night of music was joyous, mysterious and magical.” As Lonnie says, “After the instrument is gone, the music remains …”
I don’t know of Lonnie Holly
I couldn’t find a live vid of Peter & Scott with Lonnie in Portland. I found this one I liked. - Mile After Mile (Live at National Sawdust) 2017
I can’t remember where I first heard the soundtrack to 1978 film The Last Waltz. I liked it so much I bought the vinyl record. This is one of my fav tracks from it.
Joni Mitchell - Coyote
There are too many videos but during the Accelerate tour March 2008, R.E.M. came to Austin and I was very honored to be Michael’s “special guest at the SXSW Festival concert. He said hello to me during the concert and no one had any idea what he was talking about and the following day as his guest” at the Austin City Limits TV show taping front row. I once counted I showed up 28 times on the DVD. That was certainly supernice and super serious. Here is example in the beginning of this song my wife points to him.
On this day in 1967, “All You Need Is Love” was broadcast as part of Our World, the first live, international, satellite television transmission which was seen by somewhere around 400 to 700 million people. This song closed the program and was broadcast from Abbey Road Studios in London. More info below.

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March Town United remain unbeaten after comprehensive away win
Ridgeons First Division: Ipswich Wanderers 0 March Town United 4
MARCH Town United continued their unbeaten start to the season with their second consecutive 4-0 away win at Ipswich Wanderers.
The Hares - under Jamie Weston - triumphed by the same scoreline in Suffolk last season and Brett Whaley’s impressive Hares enjoyed an equally comprehensive win today.
Centre-back and assistant manager Chris Lenton put March 1-0 up ahead of the break.
Wideman Ricki Goodale made it 2-0 before Stu Anderson’s second-half brace continued March’s fine start to the campaign. It was Anderson’s fifth goal of what is turning out to be a prolific season already for the in-form frontman.
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“At 1-0 you’re always a little bit nervous because there’s a chance the opposition can score - be it a deflected shot - but the second goal was key. From then on we improved and it looked like we could score at will.
“You’d take a 4-0 away win every day but what’s pleasing for me is we’ve now only conceded one goal in three games and that was a 30-yard screamer (against Kirkley & Pakefield).
“Defensively we look solid, we’re scoring goals and although the football could be better it’s a happy mix to have.”
March have now picked up seven points from a possible nine this season and face Godmanchester Rovers - who they’ve already beaten 3-0 away this campaign - at the GER on Tuesday night.
The Hares then host Wisbech Town next Saturday in a mouth-watering FA Cup Fen derby.
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Hi I have noticed lately That songs have been getting deleted off spotify
eg Won't Look Back - Duke Dumont
It Was Always You - Maroon 5

Does anyone know why this is and when or if they will be back ? as this is ridicoulous I'm paying for this service and it seem to be going downhill 😞
so i am not the only one this has happened to...now when first noticed a song change on me, it went from, non cenesored, to censored!?? and i thought i was trippin, only because i listen to it everyday!! i am a celeb/private moblie Barber, so i use it, in my whip, clients homes, i mean i rolls wit' it, its part of my life, though i have been planning to subscribe, this incident, with the song, and also...the second incident, (sighs) i am constantly reminded each time i want to hear the song(which is everyday)..i mean it was just..it was a slow jack. like they took they time taking the song....first it would come up, then when the jack started, the song would come up, lol...and just play, but played like it was on mute???? no sound. then no picture, but could pull the song up, but played on mute?? then it vanished..even the artist, whom the song belonged, has removed it, So i come here and lookie what i find, lol...( songs are Redman "cheers" and Jay Rock "Hood Gone Love It" so to come here, and see that im not losing my mind, but yet and still....they are really messing with the wrong thing...i need my music, Simple and Plain. im not going to say,im not going to still get my subscription because of this, but the delay/screening process will proceed on, just a little longer.


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Infinix, a brand known for pushing boundaries, is gearing up to launch its latest smartphone, With the Infinix GT 10 Pro Design Revealed. Drawing inspiration from the highly anticipated Nothing Phone (2).
The Infinix GT 10 Pro boasts an eye-catching design that has left tech enthusiasts buzzing with excitement.
The brand has now officially unveiled the phone’s aesthetics, revealing a unique and futuristic cyber mecha design.
In this article, we explore the innovative features of the GT 10 Pro’s design and its potential impact on the gaming smartphone market.
The Cyber Mecha Design Unveiled
Infinix has proudly showcased the GT 10 Pro’s official design revealed, which promises to captivate users with its distinctive elements.
At the heart of its aesthetics is a transparent photochromatic back panel, adding an element of novelty and style.
The back panel features subtle strip lighting effects within the camera module, aptly named the LED strip light.
This strip light serves various practical functions, such as notifying users of incoming calls and notifications. It Provides visual cues during charging, startup, and gaming sessions.
Moreover, the light can sync with the rhythm of music and even mute the device when flipped upside down, creating an immersive user experience.
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The GT 10 Pro will be available in two color variants – Cyber Black and Mirage White.
The Cyber Black version stands out with vibrant orange highlights on its transparent back panel, while the Mirage White variant boasts photochromatic features.
When exposed to UV light, the back panel of the Mirage White variant transforms into stunning Steel Blue and Dusty Pink hues. It is making it an attention-grabbing conversation starter.
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The smartphone sports a triple rear camera setup, with the primary camera boasting an impressive 108MP resolution.
The front panel features a sleek, flat design, adding to the phone’s modern aesthetics.
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Under the hood, the Infinix GT 10 Pro is rumored to feature up to a whopping 26GB of RAM. It’s making a powerhouse for multitasking and gaming.
The device is expected to flaunt a large 6.82-inch 120Hz AMOLED display, ensuring fluid visuals and a seamless gaming experience.
Powering the device will likely be the MediaTek Dimensity 8050 chipset, ensuring snappy performance and efficient power consumption.
The smartphone is expected to offer generous storage options, with up to 512GB of internal memory, ensuring ample space for storing games, media, and files.
To keep the gaming sessions uninterrupted, a robust 5,000mAh battery with support for up to 240W fast charging is expected to be included.
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The Infinix GT 10 Pro’s design Revealed, inspired by the Nothing Phone (2), is poised to make a splash in the smartphone industry.
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BANGKOK (AFP) - A German rights group said on Thursday that it has been ordered by Thailand's junta to cancel a briefing on the health of the kingdom's media landscape, in a growing clampdown on freedom of expression.
The ban came as two former ministers from the ousted government of former premier Yingluck Shinawatra were summoned by the military, which is escalating its campaign to crush dissent since seizing power last May.
The Friedrich Ebert Foundation said military officers had ordered them not to hold a briefing at a Bangkok hotel on Friday - part of a series of annual reports looking at the challenges journalists face in different Asian nations. "It's true, sadly. We were initially told over the phone and then the military went to the hotel and told them that we weren't allowed to hold the event," an employee of the foundation, who asked to remain anonymous, told AFP. "We have released these reports every year for many years and have not had a problem until now."
No junta officials were immediately available for comment.
The Friedrich Ebert Foundation - which has ties to Germany's Social Democratic Party - describes itself as an organisation promoting "the ideas and principles of social democracy".
Founded in 1925, it has had a presence in Thailand since 1970.
The halting of their briefing came as two former ministers who served under Ms Yingluck were ordered to appear before the military, for yet to be explained reasons.
Mr Chaturon Chaisang, a former education minister, told AFP he had been ordered to report to the First Army Region Headquarters at 3pm but had not been told why.
Former foreign minister Surapong Tovichakchaikul was summoned earlier on Thursday, junta spokesnan Winthai Suvaree confirmed. He has since been released.
"We will summon more people," he added.
After last year's coup, Thailand's generals ordered hundreds of people - including academics, journalists, activists and former government ministers - to report to them.
Many were detained for days and ordered not to speak out against the military.
Mr Chaturon had refused and was eventually arrested in front of a large press pack at the Foreign Correspondents' Club of Thailand (FCCT) in Bangkok five days after the coup.
Earlier this week, Mr Surapong met a top US diplomat who made critical comments of the junta during a visit.
Last September, organisers of an event at the FCCT on post-coup human rights, including Amnesty International Thailand, were ordered to cancel it.
Thailand's generals seized power in a May coup after months of disruptive, often violent street protests that led to the ousting of Yingluck's democratically-elected government.
An uneasy calm has since returned to the streets, but human rights groups warn that peace has been paid for with the severe curtailment of basic liberties.
Media freedom organisations say both self-censorship and enforced censorship has dramatically increased under martial law, with political gatherings and criticism of the military coup forbidden.
The country's strict lese majeste laws also mean domestic and foreign media outlets must heavily self-censor when reporting on royal issues.

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If you are a Star Wars fanatic and love all things associated with the popular franchise then take a visit to your local Pandora store or hop online as the jewellery company have just added a new collection that might be right up your street.
Pandora have released a 12-piece collection including all your favourite characters from both the older and newer movies. The collection includes 10 charms, a bracelet and a limited-edition collectors charm to add to your collection of all things Star Wars.
The character charms include R2-D2, BB8, Chewbacca, Darth Vader, C-3PO and even baby Yoda. The pieces have been created with such fine detail; some even have moving limbs and heads!
Fillippo Ficarelli and Francessco Terzo, Pandora’s VP Creative Directors have shared their comments on the new collection:
“We waned to tap into the futuristic yet vintage aesthetic of Star Wars that is well known from the original trilogy all the way to the new Disney+ series, The Mandalorian.” Continuing further the VP’s added “We worked hard to transform the pieces of Star Wars into jewellery using intricate design detailing and expert craftsmanship techniques.”
The Star Warms logo charm is limited edition and is set to only be available until December 31st or until it sells out, so be sure not to miss out!
Complimenting the fine technical craftsmanship of these unique designs, Pandora has confirmed that the Star Wars line has been made from sustainable 71% of recycled metals.
To celebrate the launch of this collection, Pandora has collaborated with Lucasfilm to create some fun social media filters to add to your pictures of you wearing your Star Wars pieces. If you want to have some additional Star Wars fun as Princess Leia or dress up as Darth Vader, you can find these filters on both Pandora’s Instagram page and or their Facebook page.
Paul Southern, Senior Vice President of Licensing and Franchise at Lucasfilm said: “Inspired by the Star Wars galaxy, this collection includes a variety of options for fans around the world to customise their looks.”
Continuing, Southern added: “The collection succeeds in capturing the symbols and beloved characters of Star Wars and remaining them in jewellery form.”
The full 12 piece collection is available in-stores and online now.


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Автор: Appleton Название: Childhood Epilepsy ISBN: 0521763258 ISBN-13(EAN): 9780521763257 Издательство: Cambridge Academ Рейтинг: Цена: 6709 р. Наличие на складе: Есть (1 шт.) Описание: Sixty percent of the epilepsies start in childhood, and most of the clinically significant and often life-changing aspects of the disease occur at this time. Childhood epilepsy is frequently a complex disorder, demanding integrated medical, educational and community services. Its treatment encompasses acute and disability medicine. The many types or syndromes of childhood epilepsy present both diagnostic and management challenges. Although many children with epilepsy will be referred to specialist units, the majority will initially present to paediatricians and paediatric neurologists. This book provides a practical, problem-oriented manual to help clinicians with diagnosis, evaluation and management. This book addresses epilepsy as an evolving disorder from presentation, through active disease and finally to either spontaneous remission or a chronic lifelong condition. Structured on the child's age at presentation, Childhood Epilepsy offers a practical overview for paediatricians, paediatric neurologists and primary care practitioners who treat children with epilepsy in their daily practice.
Автор: Lebrun, Yvan Fabbro, Franco Название: Language and epilepsy ISBN: 1861563124 ISBN-13(EAN): 9781861563125 Издательство: Wiley Рейтинг: Цена: 7666 р. Наличие на складе: Поставка под заказ.
Описание: Devoted to the relationships between language and epilepsy, this book focuses on the verbal shortcomings, and peculiarities observed in patients with epilepsy, trying to uncover the links between the linguistic features and the disturbance of bio-electrical activity that characterizes epilepsy.
Автор: Olivier Название: Techniques in Epilepsy Surgery ISBN: 1107007496 ISBN-13(EAN): 9781107007499 Издательство: Cambridge Academ Рейтинг: Цена: 19036 р. Наличие на складе: Поставка под заказ.
Описание: Techniques in Epilepsy Surgery presents the operative procedures used in the treatment of intractable epilepsy in a practical, clinically relevant manner. Founded by pioneering neurosurgeon Wilder Penfield, the Montreal Neurological Institute (MNI) is a leading global centre of epilepsy surgery and this volume reflects the Institute's approach, combining traditional techniques with modern neuronavigation-based approaches. There is an emphasis on mastering the important trilogy of topographic, vascular and functional anatomy of the brain. The basic anatomical and physiological mechanisms underlying epilepsy are presented in a practical manner, along with the clinical seizure evaluation that leads to a surgical hypothesis. The consultation skills and investigations necessary for appropriate patient selection are discussed, as well as pitfalls and the avoidance of complications. This is an invaluable resource not only for neurosurgeons, neurosurgical residents and fellows in epilepsy surgery, but also for neurologists, and others who provide medical care for patients with intractable epilepsy.
Описание: This will be an edited book, comprising about 30 contributions by different authors. Worldwide experts present and discuss the recent advances related to seizure prediction in epilepsy. The topics of this book cover an extraordinary broad spectrum, starting from modeling epilepsy in single cells or networks of few cells to precisely tailored seizure prediction techniques applied to human data. This unique overview of the current state of the art and additional future perspectives provides theoreticians as well as practitioners, newcomers as well as long lasting experts with an up-to-date survey of developments in this field of research.
Название: Epilepsy ISBN: 142008559X ISBN-13(EAN): 9781420085594 Издательство: Taylor&Francis Рейтинг: Цена: 26125 р. Наличие на складе: Поставка под заказ.
Описание: Mechanisms Models and Translational Perspectives. Written for researchers and students in neurology and neuroscience or general practitioners interested in epilepsy, this text offers a bridge across the so-called translational divide, to cover innovative treatment strategies that while based on scientific principles have yet to be tested rigorously in clinical settings. The text features contributions of researchers in adult and pediatric epilepsy who cover a range of topics including gene therapy, metabolic regulation, and neuroprotective strategies. It offers an understanding of the pathogenesis and mechanisms of various epilepsy
Название: Pediatric Epilepsy Case Studies ISBN: 1420083422 ISBN-13(EAN): 9781420083422 Издательство: Taylor&Francis Рейтинг: Цена: 12374 р. Наличие на складе: Поставка под заказ.
Описание: The amount of information currently available on pediatric epilepsy, as with all burgeoning fields, can seem overwhelming. "Pediatric Epilepsy Case Studies:
From Infancy and Childhood through Adolescence" reviews the recent flood of new information on the pathophysiology, genetics, and treatment of the various epilepsy syndromes and
distills it into an easy-to-use guide. Edited by respected and well-known leaders in the field, the book provides brief, but thorough, descriptions of the different syndromes commonly
encountered in clinical practice across the pediatric range.
Grasping the complexity and nuances associated with various epileptic syndromes can be daunting. Therefore, the
book begins with an introduction to the fundamentals of epilepsy.Subsequent sections include succinct case presentations and clinically relevant discussions of the more common
epilepsy syndromes affecting each age group. The chapter authors describe why they chose each particular case, what they learned, and how it changed their practice.
extensive resource section provides an authoritative guide to relevant findings scattered in the literature. Research in the field of epilepsy will continue at a rapid pace, with the ultimate
hope of curing many intractable epilepsy syndromes. Organized chronologically, from neonate through adolescence, this book
is the culmination of a group effort involving leading physicians and researchers whose contributions constitute a concise and practical reference for health professionals in
Автор: Sutter Bernhard, SchrГ¶ttner Oskar Название: Advances in Epilepsy Surgery and Radiosurgery ISBN: 3211838376 ISBN-13(EAN): 9783211838372 Издательство: Springer Рейтинг: Цена: 16746 р. Наличие на складе: Поставка под заказ.
Описание: Treatment in epilepsy has changed in the last couple of years due to modern drugs and surgery. This collection presents the state-of-the-art in epilepsy surgery and future aspects in the treatment. The options of surgery and radiosurgery are shown together with their results. The topics are leading from Gamma Knife surgery to the options and results of common radiosurgical diagnosis for treatment with the Leksell Gamma Knife and the possibilities and results of the use of the latter.
Описание: This book provides essential information about the variety of seizure disorders and serves as a basic epilepsy reference guide for students and practicing clinical neuropsychologists. In addition to epilepsy neuropsychological assessment issues, the book provides an overview of the known cognitive effects of seizures as well as the adaptive, emotional, and psychiatric consequences of epilepsy including a chapter on psychogenic nonepileptic seizures. Diagnostic tests, such as EEG and structural neuroimaging, are described and the leading treatment options are detailed with a chapter on pharmacologic therapies which reviews the known cognitive and behaivoral side effects of specific antiepileptic drugs. Many of the more rare epilepsy disorders have been included in the appendices for quick and easy reference. The book also details the role of neuropsychology within the epilepsy surgery process including pre-and post-surgery cognitive evaluations, cortical stimulation mapping, functional neuroimaging, and intracarotid amobarbital (Wada) procedures and reviews the major surgical treatment options used in the intractable epilepsies. Case examples are dispersed throughout the text with neuropsychological results as heuristic aids. The book concludes with a glossary of epilepsy terms.
Автор: Jambaque Isabelle, Lassonde Maryse, Dulac Olivier Название: Neuropsychology of Childhood Epilepsy ISBN: 0306465221 ISBN-13(EAN): 9780306465222 Издательство: Springer Рейтинг: Цена: 26450 р. Наличие на складе: Поставка под заказ.
Описание: While a great number of textbooks have been devoted to various medical aspects of childhood epilepsy, none have been as comprehensive and forthright as Neuropsychology of Childhood Epilepsy. Devoted to the neuropsychological description of childhood epilepsy, the editors have uncovered this neurological condition as never before. Divided into three sections, section one may be highly regarded as a necessary introduction to the neuropsychological basis of childhood epilepsy, electro-clinical patterns of various types of epilepsy and brain maturation while section two delves into the characterization of the neuropsychological profile that accompanies focal epilepsies leading to the behavioral and cognitive impairments linked to the transient events that often go unnoticed. Part three covers the medical, surgical and socio-educational management of childhood epilepsy. bsenteeism, learning difficulties, and cognitive dysfunctions may have an impact on a child's self-esteem and upon his or her quality of life. The final part of the volume therefore presents an accurate account of the vast psychological consequences of this disease. This volume is a must read for experimental and cognitive neuropsychologists, medical specialists involved in the care of children with epilepsy and professionals and caretakers dealing with the different aspects of childhood epilepsy alike.
Описание: In one convenient source, Wyllie's Treatment of Epilepsy: Principles and Practice provides a broad, detailed, and cohesive overview of seizure disorders and contemporary treatment options. For this Fifth Edition, the editors have replaced or significantly
Описание: Guides you through the difficult diagnostic challenges associated with the epilepsy syndrome. Organized by epilepsy syndromes for easy reference, this book features the DVD that shows patient videos running concurrently with their EEG tracings. It helps in evaluating patients with seizures.
Автор: Barry Gidal Название: Epilepsy in Women:,83 ISBN: 0123742765 ISBN-13(EAN): 9780123742766 Издательство: Elsevier Science Рейтинг: Цена: 20790 р. Наличие на складе: Поставка под заказ.
Описание: This volume guides the practitioner in the current management of women with epilepsy, in a comprehensive and scientifically informed manner. Many chapters are devoted to the various aspects of pregnancy management for women with epilepsy, from reducing the risks of medication exposure to breast feeding. All female age groups are discussed and chapters on issues important for adolescents and the mature women are also included. The editors have included internationally recognized experts as contributors, to bring together a body of knowledge unparalleled in previous settings. This book should be a guide to management for women with epilepsy for years to come, due to its solid scientific basis and the comprehensive vision of the contributors.
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Islamabad, Thursday 12 August 2021
Pakistan on Thursday successfully test-fired a nuclear-capable surface-to-surface ballistic missile, which is capable of hitting targets up to 290 km away. Pakistani President Arif Alvi and Prime Minister Imran Khan have congratulated the army, scientists and engineers on this achievement.
The successful training of the ballistic missile Ghaznavi is aimed at ensuring operational readiness of the Military Strategic Forces Command and re-validating the technical parameters of the weapon system, the Army said in a statement.
According to the statement, the Commander of the Military Strategic Forces Command, Lt Gen Muhammad Ali and other senior officers were present during the trial. According to the media cell of the army, the Ghaznavi missile is capable of carrying a variety of warheads at a range of 290 km.

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text: Amyloidomas of the nervous system are rare in clinical practice and rarely reported in the literature. Primary intrasellar amyloidomas are even rarer. We encountered a 39-year-old male patient, whose chief complaint was headache and who had been hospitalized for 10 days. The patient did not have any past medical history. Preoperative computed tomography and magnetic resonance were nevertheless performed to exclude the possibility of pituitary apoplexy or Rathke cleft cyst. Due to the progressive worsening of his headache, a neuroendoscopic transsphenoidal tumor resection was carried out. During surgery it was found that the tumor exhibited a yellow crystalline substance with an inadequate blood supply and no obvious encapsulation. The tumor was completely resected under endoscopy, the amyloidoma was confirmed by postoperative pathological results, and no pituitary adenoma was found. The patient's headache resolved after surgery, and after a 1-year follow-up, the tumor had not recurred.

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Cloud County Women's Soccer Drops Overtime Contest to Northwest Kansas Tech
By David Wilson
CCCC Sports Information Director
The Cloud County Community College women's soccer team dropped a heartbreaker on Tuesday, falling 3-2 on the road against Northwest Kansas Technical College in overtime.
"We beat ourselves," said Cloud County head coach, James Ross. "The shots were probably 20-5 in our favor. We had opportunities to win it, but couldn't find a way to finish."
Cloud County (2-2 overall, 2-1 KJCCC West) trailed the Mavericks (3-0 overall, 1-0 KJCCC West) 2-1 at the half, receiving a goal from freshman midfielder Katherine Rojas set up by an Abigail Conway corner kick.
The T-Birds rallied to tie the score on a penalty kick in the second half via a penalty kick off the foot of freshman Ingrid Castro.
Northwest Kansas Technical College put the game on ice, though, two minutes into the overtime period.
Cloud County will look to bounce back this Saturday when it returns home to host Barton Community College. Game time is set for 2 p.m.


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Youth Football, Youth Track and Field, Youth Basketball, Youth Cheer, Youth Baseball, Richmond, Chesterfield, Henrico, Petersburg, Colonial Heights, Hopewell, Fort Lee, Chester, Ashland, Hanover
Fall 2020 we are offering Flag and 7 on 7 football for 6U, 7U, 8U, 9U, 10U, and 12U.
Max 15 players per team.
Ages 5-6 (6U)
Age 7 (7U)
Ages 7-8 (8U)
Age 9-10 (10U)
Age 11-12 (12U)
Big Man Challenge: ALL Lineman will participate in a Big Man Camp EVERY weekend, where they will be taught by high school coaches and special guest
10U TACKLE FOOTBALL:
We will be having a shortened tackle season in which we will play 2-3 games and then participate in the Diamond Wintershine Tournament at Myrtle Beach, SC which will be Thanksgiving Weekend! Players will receive New Uniform that they will keep, Team Sleeves, Team Cleat Spats and Team Mask.
Fee will be $100- included in the fee will be rental of Helmet and Shoulder pads, Insurance, New personalized uniform, sleeves, spats, mask, Wintershine fee and cost of private practice field fees.
LIMITED SPOTS AVAILABLE!
Ages are determined by D.O.B. as of August 1, 2020.
DMV ID & Physical Examination Required
Team Registration Fee for Flag/7on7: $50
Team Registration Fee for 10u Tackle: $100
All Sales Final. No refunds unless the season is cancelled, pandemic closure, and/or team not filled.

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Turkish Citizenship By Investment Program 250 000 Usd
In contrast, Israel is unique worldwide in keeping millions of people as chattel, refusing them the rights of citizenship. That is legally a very different matter than insisting they have the citizenship they’ve already been given. So for all the very serious human rights abuses in which Erdogan’s government is engaged, if we look at the problem proportionally there isn’t any doubt that Israel’s abuses are far more systemic and grave.
Proof of successful investment made by the relevant government authority in Turkey. Consent letter (taken from notary or the related officer in domestic, if abroad external representation or from the authorized offices from his/her country) for the children who are under their mother’s/father’s custody and applying the citizenship with. Completed application files are submitted to the Ministry of Interior, which will consider and process the applications on their merits. It may take six to twenty-four months to obtain a ruling on the application. Should have enough financial resources to support the applicant and the applicant’s family.
Answer: You Dont Need To Apply For A Visitor Visa Or Eta
If the outcome of the archive research proves that the applicant poses no threat to national security or public order, the application file is approved and the citizenship is granted by the Presidency. The application for residence permit is promptly approved by the officer receiving the file, unless a required document is missing. Thereupon, a residence permit card is issued by the Directorate of Migration and delivered to the investor in one month. Upon your property purchase, you can apply for your Turkish citizenship via the the General Directorate of Land Registry and Cadaster for the title deed application. All immovable property and defined in the law as a property such as land, hotels, and house shall be within the scope of this “Regulation”. The “Regulation” did not define the property being possessed, only specified the quantity “a real state of 250,000 USD”.
If the TC number is not available, you must type the passport number or foreign state identification number. The resolution was issued in accordance with article 46 of the Turkish Nationality Law No. 5901 concerning the amendment of the decree applied in the law mentioned below concerning the granting of Turkish nationality and comes into force immediately. According to the relevant Act, certain categories of the foreigners can apply for the Turkish Citizenship in accordance with the Council of Ministers . When a child acquires Turkish citizenship, the parents are expected to register the birth with the Nufus Mudurlugu having jurisdiction over the place where the birth occurred.
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If they are in another language, they have to be accompanied by translations into Turkish and the translations need to be notarized. Birth certificates or other documents that certify the relationships of kin between family members. The application form filled out in Latin letters without any errors nor corrections. The candidate for Turkish citizenship has to complete the form him-/ herself or he/ she can trust an agent to complete it.
When you look at all these conditions in general, the easiest way to gain citizenship in Turkey is to own a real estate and receive residence visa to stay for 5 years. Buying property in Turkey is one of the best ways for applying visa requirements. Your visa can be renewed every year when you own a real estate in Turkey.
Most investments are required to be held for 3 years from the time of investment. The Turkish passport offers visa free travel to many destinations in the world but not in the EU or the US. Although, Turkey has held talks for visa-liberalization with the EU in 2013 and there is hope that the process will take place in the future.
You also need to maintain the investment for a minimum of three years, which is very short in the CBI world. You’ll probably need some legal guidance and advice on navigating the world of business in Turkey. Plus, setting up a company, running a payroll and all that comes with its own costs. Here’s a government page on the cost of doing business in Turkey so you can find out more about it. Besides the requirement to hold the property for a minimum of three years, that is all that there is to it.
Our professional experience will help make the procedure of Turkish citizenship acquisition smooth and easy for you. If the applicant for Turkish citizenship has entered Turkey illegally or has resided in the country illegally, the application will be rejected. If the main applicant is divorced, his/ her former spouse is not eligible to be included in the family application for Turkish citizenship. Children of a divorced applicant are eligible for Turkish citizenship. However, the second parent’s consent needs to be obtained in this case.
In the meantime residence permit can be issued for foreigners coming to Turkey through visas obtained for foreign representations of Turkey for work, education, research and long term stay purposes as of their entrance date upon their request. However residence permits for those coming by taking advantage of label, stamp and visa exemption, expiration dates of these visas will be taken as the beginning of the residence permit. Until recently, one of the advantages of law firm was the opportunity to move the whole family to the UK on a business visa in one to two months. No investment was needed – capital transfer or opening of a business was enough. After moving to the Turkish Businessperson Visa, you could apply for permanent residence in the UK and citizenship of the country. You cannot directly acquire Turkish citizenship based on marriage with a Turkish citizen.
Q: Do I Need To Visit Turkey Before Obtaining My Citizenship?
Foreign nationals do not need to have a residence permit as a pre-condition to acquire real estate in Turkey. In addition, foreigners who acquire property in Turkey are granted renewable short-term residence permits under Law No. 6458 on Foreigners resident permit turkey and International Protection. Applying for citizenship at the Turkish registry office or at the embassy abroad. To the already collected package of documents, you must add a copy of the residence permit and submit biometric data.
Commencing the application process before Migration Authority for the J type residency permit due to Law No. 6458. After the investigation is completed; the application file is being sent to the Presidency of the Turkish Republic for the finalizing decision. And, following the finalized decision of Presidency; the applicant becomes a Turkish citizen. Citizenship resident permit turkey is described as the political and legal connections that connect people to States. No doubt having a Turkish passport does have certain benefits to its holders especially for its geographic and political conditions making it a gate for the Europe. On the other hand the value of the immovable property over the years has increased consistently.
In other words, it needs to be deemed as having fulfilled the requirements set out by the law. In case of real estate, you will need to apply to the General Directorate of Land Registry and Cadaster of the Ministry of Environment and Urbanization. Take our advice – Invest in real estate to get your Turkish passport.
Kasaroğlu is not responsible for any third party contents which can be accessed through the web site. As being team of Istanbul insiders, we are aware with the best and trusted realtors and real estate agents in Istanbul. You should also know that, which is good, you don not have to live in Turkey before or after you purchase property in Turkey. You should keep in your mind that you’ll not be able to sell the property you purchase for 3 years. And after about 2-4 months period, you’ll get your Turkish citizenship and also your wife or husband, and children under the age of 18.
If you wish to know how to remotely process your citizenship application while remaining at home in your country of resindence, please contact us. RCP is a leading independent immigration service firm, offering law firm istanbul the best residency and citizenship by investment options in Europe. Its location between Asia and Europe has made it a constant crossroads of historical cultures, influences, and great civilizations.

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At the Olympic Village Inn you’ll enjoy a wide selection of recreational activities, both indoor and outdoor
Olympic Village Inn is a charming family friendly resort situated at the base of the internationally recognized Squaw Valley ski area in Olympic Valley, CA. North Lake Tahoe and the Sierra Nevada Mountains provide breathtaking views and a variety of outdoor recreation activities, no matter what season. This, combined with the European ambiance of the Olympic Village Inn will provide an unforgettable experience whether it is for a romantic get away or family vacation.
From Sacramento, or San Francisco, take I-80 East. From Reno, take I-80 West.
Indoors and out, Mourelatos Lakeshore Resort is an extraordinary lakefront resort where visitors from around the world can continue to truly relax, enjoy and cherish Lake Tahoe in an unforgettable way.
Complementing this one-of-a-kind setting is Sunnyside Lodge’s expert staff, dedicated to creating a perfectly memorable experience for you.
One of the premier entertainment destinations in northern California, the casino offers Las Vegas-style entertainment with round-the-clock gaming and a full range of gaming options.

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By HUGO HENTOFF Dec. 7, 2016
A recent study conducted at the University of Wisconsin found that on any given day an average of 23% of Americans are hovering their hand over a lit stove just to feel something.
Head researcher Martha Long commented, “Some people just keep their hand over the fire for a few seconds, some leave it there for up to four minutes. Heat blisters aside, I’m happy that Americans are still finding new and inventive ways to prove to themselves they still possess the capability to feel.”
“I walk through the world dead inside,” said 9-year-old Toby Chestnut, “but when I stick my hand over the flames, I feel pain. It’s better than nothing.”
The researches also found that an average of up to 6% of Americans drink scotch while wearing their aunt’s bra just to see if they experience any sensation at all.
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Distance from Oyonnax to Como
Distance from Oyonnax to Como is 270 kilometers. This air travel distance is equal to 168 miles.
The air travel (bird fly) shortest distance between Oyonnax and Como is 270 km= 168 miles.
If you travel with an airplane (which has average speed of 560 miles) from Oyonnax to Como, It takes 0.3 hours to arrive.
Oyonnax is located in France.
|GPS Coordinates (DMS)||46° 15´ 33.0120'' N |
5° 39´ 26.1720'' E
Oyonnax Distances to Cities
|Distance from Oyonnax to Rimini||595 km|
|Distance from Oyonnax to Siena||555 km|
|Distance from Oyonnax to San Bonifacio||448 km|
|Distance from Oyonnax to Imola||520 km|
|Distance from Oyonnax to Ferrara||490 km|

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Women at the Center Film Festival
We are delighted to announce the first annual
Women at the Center Film Festival!
The Women at the Center Film Festival will showcase a variety of films that illustrate the challenges and resiliency of women around the world who are confronted by complex reproductive and sexual health issues. These stories capture the emotional and social consequences that barriers to healthcare services have on women, their families and communities by highlighting the often invisible social determinants that marginalize women.
Come by and see the inspirational stories of healthcare providers who have challenged and overcome systemic problems to offer greater reproductive healthcare to women, including those in low and middle income countries.
The festival movies will be showcased in the Exhibition.
|Tuesday, March 24||10:00 – 16:30|
|Wednesday, March 25||10:30 – 17:00|
|Thursday, March 26||09:30 – 18:00|
|Friday, March 27||10:00 – 15:30|
The (in)visible Organ
Thursday, March 26 | 18:00 | Room 113
Despite being an entirely preventable disease, cervical cancer takes the lives of hundreds of thousands of women globally. The (In)visible Organ documentary investigates how the design of technology impacts healthcare, especially when concerning an intimate part of the female body. By following the story of the Callascope innovation, this film unravels the power dynamics in gynecology and global health that have historically barred women’s access to cervical care. The (In)visible Organ brings in the deep human stories into biomedical engineering and medicine to tackle the roots of reproductive health inequity from within.
18:00 – 18:15 Reception
18:15 – 18:25 Film Presentation
18:25 – 19:10 Film Screening
19:10 – 19:30 Q&A panel with all the artists that came to the Conference. Moderator: Lisa Russell
About The (In)visible Organ
The (In)visible Organ is a documentary film directed produced by the Calla campaign, as part of a storytelling initiative to destigmatize female reproductive anatomy for cervical health outcomes. This project engages a diverse range of cultures and communities through the arts and storytelling to understand the unique and universal challenges that women face in their healthcare screening process.
Lisa Russell, Curator for The Women at the Center Film Festival
The Women at the Center Film Festival will be curated by Emmy-winning filmmaker, Lisa Russell who curates and juries other global health film festivals including the Women Deliver Film Festival (Washington, DC 2010, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia 2013, Copenhagen, Denmark 2016 and Vancouver, Canada 2019), the UN’s SDGs in Action Film Festival (NYC 2018 and 2019), the first-ever Bhutan International Film Festival and more.
Filmmakers, producers and distributors from around the world are invited to submit their original work to the 2020 Women at the Center Film Festival. Films of all genres relating to mission of bringing together voices from around the world to call for action to improve the health and well-being of girls and women will be considered.
For more information, visit https://filmfreeway.com/WomenattheCenter


Speaking during an interview on Thursday, White House economic adviser Larry Kudlow said President Donald Trump may unveil new tax cuts before the November 2020 presidential election.
On the Fox Business show “Bulls & Bears,” Kudlow said that while Trump mentioned on Wednesday of this week that he wasn’t looking at any tax cuts at this moment, that doesn’t mean they’re totally off the table.
“What he was referring to was something immediate or urgent or, you know, anti-recession — we just don’t buy that scenario,” Kudlow said.
“Before the election … Yes, in fact, you might even see tax cuts 2.0, which would drive additional tax relief and create additional tax incentives for middle class folks, for blue-collar workers, for small businesses,” said Kudlow.
“Additional incentives, additional tax cuts — and you might see that during the campaign, to be perfectly honest.”
“There is nothing in the near term, that’s what the president was getting at,” Kudlow also said. “We believe the economy is quite healthy. We expect some relief on short-term interest rates coming up from the Fed and so forth. But longer-run, why not?”
“The tax code can use much more reform, right, much lower marginal rates for individuals for businesses and so forth. We made tremendous progress in 2017, 2018, 2019 — but we have more work to do.”
Kudlow also addressed whether the tax cuts would be payroll tax cuts: “I don’t want to get ahead of the curve, but highly unlikely we will go to some sort of … short-term payroll tax cut fix. It doesn’t work, it never works, it has no lasting impact. We’re looking at incentives.”
“The personal tax rates could easily be lowered and probably the brackets could be shrunk,” he continued. “That’s a thought. Small businesses, for example, could easily benefit from additional tax reform. For example, you know LLCs might even benefit. We might even kind of work through a way to help our friends in some of the states [that] are concerned about the shrinkage of the tax deductions there.”
See the tweets below — and share your thoughts:
“Tax cuts, deregulation, and an Administration dedicated to growing business have allowed the U.S. economy to flourish. The resulting surge in job creation and record low unemployment has put the American worker in the driver’s seat.“ @SecretaryRoss https://t.co/nN2bhDycq5
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) August 21, 2019
Had a great conversation with my friend @larry_kudlow yesterday about our economy.
When we get back from recess, we should immediately start working on a plan to reduce taxes for middle-class families & workers by the amount the Treasury is collecting in tariffs.
— Rick Scott (@SenRickScott) August 22, 2019