Speaking to videogaming247 at yesterday's EA Games Studio Showcase in London, BioWare head Ray Muzyka said that the developer's as yet unnamed MMO will be "most compelling" gaming "experience ever delivered," assuming the development team achieves its targets.
"I think the idea of emotion and narrative in an online game, combined with the best of breed features in MMOs … You know, we have great respect for all the MMOs out there, so it's not disrespectful at all in our development process; instead it's kind of how to do we innovate, how do we add, how do we augment what's already great and make it even better and amazing," he said.
"And I think the idea of narrative and emotion and characters that are really compelling and interacting in a way that works and is compatible with the social interaction at the same time, so it's like moving together through a shared story: I think that idea is incredibly compelling.
"And if you combine that with progression, exploration, customization and combat, which are the staples of current MMOs... with another pillar of story, and put it all in a social context, I think you have something that could be an incredibly rich and maybe the most compelling experience ever delivered. That's our goal."
BioWare has put no date on its MMO as yet, and has never spoken of its identity. Rumours have constantly pointed to a Star Wars game, but no one knows for sure.
Unsurprisingly for BioWare, though, it sounds as though the bar has been set very high. Hopefully we'll get more on this sooner rather than later.
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Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Greg Jennings had some negative comments this offseason about his former quarterback in Aaron Rodgers. This, after signing with the Vikings, as if that didn’t tick-off the Green Bay Packers and their fans enough as it was.
They’ll get a chance to voice their thoughts about Jennings directly to Jennings this Sunday when the Vikings travel to Lambeau Field, and Packers receiver James jones has made it clear that he not only thinks the Green Bay faithful will boo Jennings relentlessly, but he may get in on the action as well:
James Jones on reception for Greg Jennings: ‘A lot of boos. I’ll probably boo.’ #Packers
— Justin Felder (@Justin_Felder) November 21, 2013
With Rodgers injured and three straight losses in the rearview mirror, there are bigger things on the Packers’ plate at the moment than Jennings’ return to Green Bay, and it’s not like he’s making a big impact on his current team anyhow.
34 receptions for 410 yards and two touchdowns aren’t exactly something to cry over.


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There Is Still Hope for Immigration Reform
Supporters of immigration reform see a glimmer of hope that an immigration bill could clear the House of Representatives next spring.
Immigration reform legislation, which cleared the Senate earlier this year, has stalled in the House because of Republican resistance. Supporters see three potentially encouraging new signs:
- House Speaker John Boehner's willingness to criticize his party's right-wing base last week on the budget measure raises the possibility he could do likewise on immigration.
- The speaker also recently hired Rebecca Tallent, a top policy adviser who previously worked for Arizona Senator John McCain, a staunch advocate of immigration reform.
- Representative Paul Ryan, having settled the budget issue for the foreseeable future, will be freed up to focus on immigration. The Wisconsin Republican has been working on a compromise that would provide legalization and the possibility of citizenship for many of the 11 million undocumented immigrants.
House Republicans have separately, on partisan votes, cleared four bills but haven't brought them up for floor action due to fear they wouldn't pass. Most House Democrats oppose any piecemeal approach, arguing the legislation should be combined in a comprehensive bill. In addition to Ryan, House Majority Leader Eric Cantor has privately been working on a measure that would give citizenship to the so-called Dreamers -- unauthorized immigrants who came to the U.S. as children.
There still is considerable resistance among many House Republicans and any compromise remains an uphill battle.
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Method: Out of 1000 patients admitted to this ward, 457 patients admitted to the ICU for more than 48 hours were included in this study and underwent repeated clinical and laboratory evaluations.
Results: Of these, 56 patients (42.8%) were infected with the highest age group of patients under two years (mean age 15 months). The mean length of hospital stay among patients was 18.7 days and the highest type of lower respiratory tract infection was found (66.5%). Blood, skin and then urinary tract and gastrointestinal infections and surgical wounds were in the next degree. The most responsible organisms were Staphylococcus aureus and Klebsiella infection (33.4%) in each case, which were resistant to common antibiotics in 73.3% of cases.
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Question 3 @ 6:34 sec: Rakesh, There’s discussion in the industry about how SDN can be used to configure a converged LAN/SAN fabric. Can you talk to this?
Question 4 @ 7:58 sec: Samrat, there are multiple approaches for SDN controllers, be it in a hypervisor, an appliance, part of a cloud stack, etc. How do you see the role of the controller evolving over time?
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Virginia (11-3, 1-0 ACC) trailed 25-24 at halftime before North Carolina (10-4, 0-1 ACC) pushed the score out to 36-28 with 16:27 left in the game. The Cavaliers responded with a 15-2 run over the next seven-plus minutes to take control. Virginia never let their lead get under three the rest of the way.
Joe Harris scored 12 of his 19 points in the second half to lead Virginia. Evan Nolte scored nine points off the bench, all on three-pointers, including two straight during a crucial stretch in the second half. The Cavaliers made 8-of-14 threes on the night.


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Solid, Liquid and Gases
In a solid, the particles fit very closely together. They are repeatedly vibrating and twisting but they do not move past their neighbor particles because the particles are very close to each other. They attract their neighboring particles. This is why solids keep their own shape and to stay where they are put. They are very difficult to compress. They have very small gaps in between the particles.
In a liquid, the particles are still close together but a little further apart in comparison to a solid. The particles can move around and mix with other particles. Therefore, liquids can change shape to according to their container. There is still very little space between particles so liquids are difficult to compress.
In gases, the particles are much further apart in comparison to both solids and liquids. There is a lot of space in between the particles and they keep moving about. The particles collide with other particles and with the walls of the container. Because the particles can move easily, a gas will fill any container that is put into. There is space between the particles. They can be compressed into a smaller volume when the gas is compressed.
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In recent years Pitman High has developed a habit of close competition with Buhach Colony High so when the Thunder hosted the Pride on Wednesday head coach Adam Vasconcellos knew exactly what to expect.
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“Every year it’s come down to the last match,” Vasconcellos said. “Our kids have been working their butts off so for them to win a close dual, it was exciting for the team. It gives us something to look forward to when we get into the room.”
Pitman’s excitement took time to develop because in the early stages of the dual things looked bleak. With injuries at 106 and 195 pounds the Pride automatically gave the Thunder 12 forfeiture points before anyone stepped onto the mat. To compound the problem, the dual began with the heavier weight classes; a disadvantage for a Pitman team who's strength is in its lighter weights.
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“That’s when we started to piece the wins together,” Vasconcellos said.
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Xiaomi was one of the brands invited to the Google event yesterday, which has launched a new device that will be will sell all over the world. This is the Xiaomi Mi Box, the new multimedia center with Android TV.
Xiaomi will bet heavily with this new multimedia player as alternative to Apple TV and other similar devices thanks to Android TV, an operating system each increasingly present in this type of gadgets.
Technical specifications of the Xiaomi Mi Box
This Xiaomi Mi Box is a device with a quad-core processor Cortex-A53 at 2 GHz and a Mali 450 GPU. It is accompanied by a 2 GB DDR3 type RAM memory and up to 8 GB of internal storage that you can expand whenever you want through USB devices.
As we have already mentioned, this Xiaomi Mi Box is equipped with the Android TV operating system, although with some extras included by the manufacturer itself to make the experience much more satisfying.
This media center is capable of playing video in 4K and DTS 2.0+ audio. As connectivity we find Wi-Fi a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.0, USB 2.0, SPDIF and an HDMI port.
It brings with it a remote control with a series of basic controls, such as turning off the devices, volume control, microphone for voice commands etc. As if that were not enough, Xiaomi will sell a separate game controller to take advantage of the gaming features that this Xiaomi Mi Box has, with a battery that ensures that it can last up to one year.
Price and availability of the Xiaomi Mi Box
The Xiaomi Mi Box is expected to go on sale very soon in China and the United States, although this time it seems that Yes, the manufacturer will sell it in other countries. At the moment we do not know when it will arrive and what price it will have, but in the case of Xiaomi we expect a competitive price.
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Aside from Jean-Luc Godard, it’s hard to think of an octogenarian auteur who remains as vital and intellectually playful as 84-year-old documentary master Frederick Wiseman. Both are having banner years: first Godard with his astonishing, form-bending Goodbye to Language, and now Wiseman, whose National Gallery whips up its own rigorous dialogue on art and the ways of perceiving it. An immersive, 3-hour tour of the venerable British art institution, it’s the rare film that not only explores rich ideas on screen, but sparks conversation with its audience about the nature of perspective—both on the art and, by extension, the filmmaking itself.
Opening with a visually gripping montage of some of the gallery’s more famous pieces, Wiseman then cuts to a lone cleaner vacuuming the floors after hours, wryly announcing his utopian mandate to offer up the highbrow as a living, breathing ecosystem. From the general public and students, to curators, academics and behind-the-scenes art restorers, the camera moves gracefully across the gallery’s varied patrons and employees to create an effortless portrait of past engaging with present.
National Gallery doesn’t seek to be a definitive tour of the institution, however, even as it covers an enormous cross-section of the gallery’s exhibits and people. As always, Wiseman’s film moves with the eye of its creator, gliding, weaving, hovering over details, moving in on subjects in conversation and slipping away unnoticed. It may simply be that Wiseman’s eye is so attuned to the universal—which make his documentaries so exemplary of the form. One moment, the film will eavesdrop on board meetings concerning corporate sponsorship; the next, depict the wonder of elementary school kids responding to the storytelling in a painting. It isn’t entirely flattering, either: during one scene, a tour guide is seen reminding her audience about the troubled history of slave money tied up in some of the exhibits, an almost-casual aside that’s doubly effective for the subtlety with which it appears.
Much of the film’s art-spectator dynamic can’t help but recall Jem Cohen’s Museum Hours, a familiar if enduring thesis that gets a fair working through here. It’s when National Gallery takes a turn for the deeper recesses of art preservation and restoration that things really get interesting. By taking us behind the scenes with the artists working on touching up and maintaining the gallery’s works, Wiseman offers a revealing glimpse into how authorial intent is shaped by both the physical and figurative ways a work is interpreted. In one scene, for example, a curator muses on whether or not the inclusion of a skull in a portrait hinted at a murder confession on the part of the painting’s subject. In another, an X-ray of a Rembrandt offers a radically transformative vision: within the picture’s negative space, a completely different work is revealed to have been painted over, suggesting the existence of an entire Twilight Zone of parallel art in the gallery. It gives a whole new meaning to there being more than one way to see a painting.
This angle on the tangible aspects of the artwork plugs directly into Wiseman’s engagement with the gallery as a physical and communal space, where the paintings themselves are ultimately—and ironically—more alive than their audience. During the film’s ineffable final hour, Wiseman observes a curator waxing lyrical on the ability of painting to capture and preserve a moment in time, be it real or imagined. Thus, he notes that—while inadvertently paraphrasing Matthew McConaughey in Dazed and Confused—even as their audience changes, the pictures remain the same. It’s an elegiac sentiment that suggests the generations the art will see pass by and remain indifferent to, and there’s something similarly timeless about National Gallery’s back stretch, as though Wiseman’s camera had itself passed to the other side of a two-way mirror to bear witness to the quiet passing of modern civilization.
Or so it feels, anyway. The beguiling power of Wiseman’s filmmaking is that, even at its most deceptively “observational,” there’s an incisive mind at play assembling the pieces of puzzle that only later comes into focus, and it’s a testament to his skill that not one of National Gallery’s 180 minutes is anything less than essential. Even relative to such a rich filmography, this is one of his best.


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Ventura Police say Edward Burgess stole nine artifacts from the mission last September.
Because the items were taken from the rectory, which is considered to be a part of where the priests live, the transient was convicted of second degree residential burglary.
Eight of the nine artifacts have been recovered, while the last one is still being sought.
The artifacts contain chips of the bones of historic religious leaders, Prosecutors has sought jail time for the 26 year old man.

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Crypto Climate Accord seeks to make cryptocurrency industry 100% renewable by 2030
A new private-sector initiative known as Crypto Climate Accord launched today seeking to make the cryptocurrency industry greener led by blockchain-based decentralized energy market Energy Web in partnership with RMI and Alliance for Innovative Regulation.
The initiative will seek to bring the cryptocurrency industry fully renewable by 2030, or sooner. Inspired by the Paris Climate Agreement, the accord aims to gather together the crypto and financial technology industry to build sustainable infrastructure with support from the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change Climate Champions.
Right now, the ever-increasing demand for cryptocurrencies is beginning to show the potential ecological impact that blockchain-based technology could have on the world. As a result, the Accord believes that shifting the industry towards renewable and sustainable energy right now would set the world on a more scalable trajectory – and the sooner the better.
For example, nonfungible tokens, a blockchain-based method for providing uniquely tradable tokens, have become a recent craze, increasing popularity and interest in the Ethereum blockchain. NFTs show promise to allow artists to create unique, tradable digital versions of their artwork in ways only before seen with physical artwork – and that is leading an almost Beanie Baby-like collectible market.
According to the chart on Digiconimist.net, the Ethereum network consumes an estimated 33.6 terawatt-hours of electricity per year when measured today, on par with a small country like Denmark. This is approximately one-third of the estimated 95 TWh per year consumed by the bitcoin network.
If this trend continues, and even if it follows to a lesser or greater extent across other blockchains, it would have terrible consequences for energy consumption and environmental impact.
“It’s vital that we correct misinformation that has persisted about bitcoin’s energy use and sources,” said Meltem Demirors, chief strategy officer of CoinShares. “Our industry has always been focused on pushing the bleeding edge of innovation and taking action to accelerate change instead of waiting for systemic change, which takes decades and often never materializes.”
As a result, the Accord intends to employ what it calls a “big tent” approach to the industry and seeks to coordinate the rest of the industry in decarbonizing its energy use. Energy Web, RMI and AIR have developed three high-level objectives.
First, the Accord will enable all the world’s blockchains to be powered by 100% renewables by the 2025 UNFCCC climate conference. Second, it aims to develop an open-source accounting standard for measuring emissions from the cryptocurrency industry. And third, it wants to achieve net-zero emissions for the entire crypto industry, including all business operations, by 2040.
More than 20 companies and individuals have joined the Accord, taken from across the crypto industry, finance, technology, energy and climate industries. They include CoinShares, Consensys, Ripple, Acciona, Compass Mining and Web 3 Foundation.
“In addition to urgently eliminating future emissions, this industry is uniquely placed to address its historical emissions debt.” said Nigel Topping, high-level champion for climate action at the United Nation’s COP26. “The very nature of blockchains enables historical system-wide transparency, making crypto’s emissions debt a ripe target for carbon dioxide removal solutions.”
The Crypto Climate Accord’s vision is to change the future of the planet and global economy. For climate activists, this means eliminating emissions from a fast-growing source of electric load. For the crypto industry, clean energy is often also a source of cheaper, more scalable and sustainable energy sources for a growing industry.
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BLUE BOOK OF GUN VALUES 41th EDITION 2020
The 41st Edition contains over 2,500 pages of accurate information and up-to-date values for modern firearms and many major trademark antiques. With over 1.8 million books in circulation worldwide, the Blue Book of Gun Values provides the most comprehensive collection of firearms information and pricing, including the new makes/models for 2020, and features the following:
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TEHACHAPI, Calif. - A man was arrested after bringing a gun into Tehachapi Hospital Saturday night, police said.
Around 9:30 p.m. last night 21-year-old Richard Martinez walked into the hospital wrapped in a blanket and asked to use the bathroom, Tehachapi Police Sergeant Kevin Paille told 23ABC.
Sergeant Paille said Martinez was carrying either a shotgun or a rifle and started asking suspicious questions so employees called police.
Martinez then took off and was later found hiding behind some buildings where he was arrested, Sergeant Paille said.
The gun he was carrying is still missing but no one was hurt, Sergeant Paille said.


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Issues You Want To Get Your Raspberry Pi Working
The famed $35 pc Raspberry Pi doesn’t are available a whole bundle. It misses plenty of basic items that you need to must get your Raspberry Pi operating. In reality these equipment (learn requirements) doubles the value of the entire package deal wanted for an up and operating Raspberry Pi. I noticed this factor solely after I bought my Raspberry Pi delivered after 1.5 months of pre-order. This is without doubt one of the motive why I wrote this text on why Raspberry Pi sucks.
Lets see what are the issues it’s worthwhile to get your Raspberry Pi working:
four GB (or extra) SD card:
That’s the first and largest ache. You should have a SD card of a minimum of four GB. Raspberry Pi boots solely from a SD card then you definitely would possibly use exterior USB storage, but it surely gained’t breathe with out the SD card.
An influence lead:
Sure! It doesn’t even include an influence lead. Both you purchase it on-line or you need to use your cellphone’s charger that would slot in mini-USB port. However the latter will not be recommended on its official discussion board. Its as much as you to take the chance. It’s best to learn extra about Raspberry Pi energy consumption, if .
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Opera Mini for the iPhone exists, but Apple doesn't allow competition
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Mr. von Tetzchner said that Opera’s engineers have developed a version of Opera Mini that can run on an Apple iPhone, but Apple won’t let the company release it because it competes with Apple’s own Safari browser.
It's pretty well known by now that Apple blocks competitors from their store. I'm not sure if we've ever confirmed that we actually had Opera Mini ready for the iPhone, but now you know that it did exist.
And now you know what keeps you from running Opera on your iPhone.
Update: It seems that the New York Times misquoted Jon. However, Apple's terms still block competitors from their App Store.


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Title: Looking Through The Eyes Of Love Artist/band: Lani Misalucha Source of Chords: Charlie Edsel Valera For Comments/Suggestions email us @ email@example.com friendster acct also. . . Verse 1: C In the eyes of the world Bb/C I'm a loser just wastin' my time C I can't make a dime C In the eyes of the world Bb/C Being born was my first big mistake C I can't get a break Am Am7/G But in the eyes of my woman I stand F Like a hero, a giant Dm Em Ebmaj7 A man who's as tall as can be Dm7 G7 Any fool can see Chorus: Dm7 G7 Cmaj7 Dm7/C That she's looking through the eyes of love Cmaj7 Dm7/C Looking through the eyes of love Cmaj7 Dm7/C Looking through the eyes of love Bb/C C When she looks at me Verse 2: In the eyes of the crowd I'm a do-nothin' kind of a guy Who'll just live and die In the eyes of the crowd I'm another poor Joe on the street Can't get on my feet But in the eyes of my woman they're wrong I'm a king and a lover As strong and as brave as can be Any fool can see [repeat chorus] Instrumental break: Cm7-Dm7/G-Ebm7/Ab Coda: Dbmaj7 Ebm7/Db She's making me believe some day Dbmaj7 Ebm7/Db Someday I'm gonna find a way Dbmaj7 Ebm7/Db To be the man that she can see Db When she looks at me (repeat to fade): Ebm7/Db Db Looking through the eyes of love


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The Bucket - Investor
The Cheerleader saved $12,000 over 10 years and 40 years later had $135,044. Her ending balance is more than 11 times the amount she saved. Investment earnings give us the opportunity to multiply the savings in our bucket. Our savings and the power of
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In the Cheerleader's example, her investment return was a constant 7% over 40 years. That's not going to happen in the real world. Investment returns in all asset classes will fluctuate over time, so the most important part of investing is to find an
appropriate strategy for your situation.
Saving is the key component to your bucket, but investment returns will have a significant impact on how full it is when you get to retirement.
Glossary of Terms
Five Fundamentals of Investing
Asset Allocation - Diversification - Patience - Discipline - Simplicity
The manner in which a 25-year-old invests for retirement can be very different from that of a 55-year-old. Asset allocation is the mix of stocks versus bonds/money market in an investment portfolio. This mix might change the closer you get to retirement.
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Have the patience to understand that investing for retirement is a long-term project. Even an investor who is only five years away from retirement should have long-range goals. Good times and bad times are going to happen. An investor who has the discipline
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Little League International today announced the cancelation of seven 2020 Little League World Series events, including the annual Williamsport tourney and MLB exhibition, and the associated 82 regional qualifying tournaments due to concerns connected with the coronavirus pandemic.
In addition, Little League International will be returning $1.2 million in affiliation fees paid by chartered teams in 2020. These funds will be credited through Little League’s Data Center and be available for local leagues to use on current balances, future affiliation and insurance fees, tournament enrollment, and other Little League-related expenses.
“This is a heartbreaking decision for everyone at Little League International, but more so for those millions of Little Leaguers who have dreamt of one day playing in one of our seven World Series events,” said Stephen D. Keener, Little League President and CEO, in a press statement. “After exhausting all possible options, we came to the conclusion that because of the significant public health uncertainty that will still exist several months from now, and with direction from Pennsylvania Governor Tom Wolf and Secretary of Health Dr. Rachel Levine, as well as senior public health officials and government leaders from locations where our other six World Series are held, as well as the their qualifying regional tournaments, it will not be possible to proceed with our tournaments as we’ve hosted them for nearly 75 years.”
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Annie Walker went 2-0 in singles Tuesday to help Palo Verde’s girls tennis team to a 16-2 win over visiting Desert Oasis in a Sunset Region quarterfinal.
Chloe Henderson and Sophie Henderson were 2-0 in doubles for the Panthers (13-0), who will host Bonanza in a region semifinal at 3 p.m. Wednesday.
Desert Oasis finished 4-10.
Bishop Gorman 15, Shadow Ridge 3 — At Gorman, Monika Ryan was 3-0 in singles as the Gaels topped the Mustangs.
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Fitzroy is a Dark Oculator who accompanies Shasta Smedry when she infiltrates the Royal Archives (Not a Library!) of Nalhalla.
Appearance and Personality
He is about twenty years old in The Knights of Crystallia. He is spindly with freckles, and wears a sweater-vest, slacks, and glasses (typical librarian clothing). When he first encounters Alcatraz he is wearing lenses tinted with orange-and-blue stripes. He has a somewhat nasal voice.
At one point he takes Alcatraz's Disguiser's lenses, and uses them to make himself appear as a much more handsome and muscular version of himself.
He interviewed scholars before their mission to learn about the Royal Archives. Shasta brings him along to use the Translator's Lenses and later tasks him with removing all of Alcatraz's lenses.
He attempts to personally carry out Kangchenjunga Sarekgjakka's order to execute Himalaya, and seems to enjoy the pain he causes to her friends when he holds a knife to her throat. This backfires on him as he is the first victim of the Talent Himalaya is granted upon becoming married to Folsom Smedry, receiving a fist to the face.
Fitzroy gets brought along when Alcatraz activates the transporter's glass to return the Royal Archives. He is taken prisoner and brought to the meeting of the Council of Kings tied up and escorted by two knights. It is unclear what happens to him in the battle.
Fitzroy is a member of the order of the Dark Oculators. From Alcatraz's perspective, he seems to regard Shasta "adoringly," and is generally extremely eager to please her. He is also happy to carry out the orders of She Who Must Not Be Named, the ambassador of the Wardens of the Standard.
His name is likely a reference to Mount Fitz Roy in Patagonia.
- ↑ a b The Knights of Crystallia chapter 17Summary: The Knights of Crystallia/Chapter_17#
- ↑ a b The Knights of Crystallia chapter 18Summary: The Knights of Crystallia/Chapter_18#
- ↑ The Knights of Crystallia chapter 19Summary: The Knights of Crystallia/Chapter_19#
- ↑ The Knights of Crystallia chapter 20Summary: The Knights of Crystallia/Chapter_20#


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I wanted to take a quick break from our study of Romans to clear up a possible misunderstanding for some of our students. By now, every student in grades 6-9 knows that Mr. Reel is always talking about the importance of reading the Bible. But I am afraid that some of you may not understand why I am always saying this.
I am not saying and never have said that we should read our Bibles to earn God’s love and approval. God loved us while we still sinners (Romans 5:8), and His love for us as Christians does not change based on how often we read His Word. Once you are God’s child, you belong to Him forever. He is the shepherd and as Christians we are His sheep; we know His voice and we are safe in His hands for all eternity (John 10:27-30). When someone has truly accepted Christ, they have been sealed or marked by God as His own possession by the placement of the Holy Spirit inside them at the moment of their salvation (Ephesians 1:13-14). That is God’s guarantee of our place in heaven. That change of heart that you experienced when you received Christ was you becoming a new creation, and the Bible teaches that you can never go back to being lost and dead like you were before (2 Corinthians 5:17). If you have really become alive in Christ, then remain alive in Christ both now and forever.
So if we are saved by God’s grace and not our own efforts, why should Christians read their Bibles? Again, not to check off a box and try to earn God’s approval by completing a ritual. Please forgive me for not recognizing the performance trap that some of you may struggle against. I have no concept of reading the Bible as a chore or something I was supposed to do as a kid or young adult. I did not grow up in the Bible Belt. I did not grow up in a gospel-preaching church. I did not attend a Christian school until college. Nobody ever told me that I should read the Bible. I started reading the Bible before I was saved because I was seeking God. I had met godly, loving Christians from a healthy church. I wanted to know the Jesus they knew. And after I was saved in college, I wanted to read my Bible even more for the same reason. I wanted to know the Lord. No one had to motivate me to read the Bible.
Why did I read the Bible in my teenage years and early 20’s? Why did I start reading my Bible regularly again about three or four years ago in my mid-30’s? For the same reasons that we as your teachers are encouraging you to read the Bible now.
As Christians, reading your Bibles regularly will help you to:
- Keep renewing your minds with the soul-saving truths of God’s Word instead of the soul-destroying lies of the world (Romans 12:2).
- Gain victory over sin and temptation and find strength to live like Jesus (Ps. 1:1-3).
- Keep your eyes on Jesus instead of your circumstances and trials (1 Peter 5:7).
- Allow God to lead and guide you into following His will for your life (Ps. 119:105).
- And most importantly, reading your Bibles will help you to enjoy fellowship with Jesus! Like the apostle Paul said in Philippians 3:10, Christians want to “know Christ” and “the power of his resurrection.” That is our greatest desire of all!
So that’s why I read my Bible and encourage others to do the same. How about you?
Scriptures Referenced (NKJV):
“And do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind, that you may prove what is that good and acceptable and perfect will of God.”
“1 who walks not in the counsel of the ungodly, nor stands in the path of sinners, nor sits in the seat of the scornful; 2 But his delight is in the law of the , and in His law he meditates day and night. 3 He shall be like a tree planted by the rivers of water, that brings forth its fruit in its season, whose leaf also shall not wither; and whatever he does shall prosper.“
1 Peter 5:7
“Casting all your care upon Him, for He cares for you.”
“Your word is a lamp to my feet and a light to my path.“
“That I may know Him [Christ] and the power of His resurrection, and the fellowship of His sufferings, being conformed to His death.”


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Thammasat University has been honored as an exemplary network organization to promote gender equality in the Network to Eliminate Unfair Gender Discrimination: Gender Fair 2023 by the Ministry of Social Development and Human Security, and the UN Women which is in line with Thammasat University’s vision of driving sustainable development, Goal 5 (SDG 5).
The Ministry of Social Development and Human Security together with the Department of Women’s Affairs and Family Development open a space for network partners to exchange knowledge and learn about social issues to eliminate unfair gender discrimination in “Events to join forces with networks to eliminate unfair discrimination between genders: Gender Fair 2023” at the courtyard in front of the Bangkok Art and Culture Center.
Thammasat University was selected as 1 of 17 organizations that have been honored as an exemplary network organization to promote gender equality which is relevant to the vision of Thammasat University in promoting equality and eliminating gender discrimination over the years.
Assoc. Prof. Gasinee Witoonchart, Rector of Thammasat University said that Thammasat University gives our priority to gender equality by starting from the Thammasat community to raise awareness and understanding, making our people to be prompt to go out as an important force in promoting and empowering gender equality according to international standards for a well-being, equal and sustainable Thai society.
Such activities are in line with the Sustainable Development Goal 5, “Achieve gender equality and empower all women and girls”. In 2022, Thammasat University has also been ranked 48th in the world in driving Sustainable Development Goal 5 (SDG 5) by THE IMPACT RANKINGS 2022 with various policies that promote gender equality in universities such as encouraging women to have greater access to higher education, encouraging women to hold academic positions and take part in senior management. In addition, Thammasat joined UN Women in launching the project to end sexual harassment.


Herculis Meeting, July 18, 2014, Monaco
The world’s best athletes will meet at the Louis II Stadium for the tenth stage of the Diamond League
Last year, the Herculis Meeting gave many athletes the opportunity to produce world-class performances. It was on that evening that Asbel Kiprop became the fourth fastest runner of all time.
This year, the program includes 16 events: eight for men (200m, 400m, 1,500m, 110m H, 3,000m SC, high jump, long jump, discus) and eight for women (100m, 800m, 5,000m, 400m H, pole vault, triple jump, javelin, shot put). An additional event, the men’s 800m, is also planned.
The usual 1,000m races will be held between 10 am and 6.30 pm.
The Herculis Meeting will conclude with the traditional musical fireworks display.
As part of the run-up to the Herculis 2014 meeting, there are plans to hold a pole-vaulting tour of Côte d’Azur beaches. The tour will hit the Promenade at Nice on Sunday July 13, the beach at Villefranche-sur-Mer on Tuesday July 15, Larvotto Beach in Monaco on Wednesday July 16 and Les Sablettes beach in Menton on Thursday July 17.
The organizers advise spectators to make use of public transport, particularly the train, since agreements have been reached with SNCF for trains running to and from Nice. In order to improve access, for spectators arriving by car there will be a 3 euro parking fee in place from 12 pm in the following parking lots: Louis II Stadium, St Antoine, Ecoles, Saint Nicolas, Port, Heliport and La Colle.
Friday July 18, 2014 from 7 pm to 10 pm
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What are the product marking requirements for bolts?
Headed bolts are required to be stamped on top of the head, while most rods and some bent bolts are required to be stamped on one end.
This Fastener Identification Markings Chart shows the various marking requirements for most common grades of ASTM and SAE fasteners.
ASTM specifications require a manufacturer’s identification and ASTM grade to be permanent and either raised or indented. Fastener specification SAE J429 requires a manufacturer’s identification and nothing else on Grade 2, 3 radial lines on grade 5, and 6 radial lines on grade 8.
ASTM F1554 headed anchor bolts are the exception, as these bolts are color-coded on the threaded end projecting from the concrete. Permanent stamping with manufacturer’s identifier and/or grade symbol is a supplemental requirement of the specification and is only necessary when requested in the purchase order. Permanent marking of the bolt head is not required.
Rods and Studs
Most grades of threaded rods 3/8” diameter and larger (all thread, thread each end, or thread one end) possess the same stamping requirements as headed bolts, with the grade symbol and manufacturer’s identifier required on one end only. ASTM F1554 anchor rods only require color coding on the end projecting from the concrete unless permanent identification is requested on the purchase order.
Marking requirements on bent anchor bolts, U-bolts, eye bolts, etc. are somewhat subjective. Portland Bolt chooses to permanently mark any high strength (quenched and tempered) bent fastener that we manufacture, so that it can be easily identified, since most high strength bolts are used in critical applications. These markings again include our manufacturer’s identification and the grade symbol. The exception is ASTM F1554 which is color-coded unless permanent marking is specified.
ASTM A320 Grades L7 and L43 also requires that the Charpy testing temperature be marked on the head of a bolt or end of a threaded rod if the testing is performed at a service temperature that is less than -150 degrees.
Marking Requirements on Nuts
Certain grades of ASTM A563 and A194 hex nuts and heavy hex nuts require grade identification and manufacturer’s identification as follows:
A563 nut specification marking requirements:
|O, A, B||No marking required|
|C||Manufacturers ID plus 3 circumferential lines 120 apart|
|C3||Manufacturers ID plus 3 circumferential lines 120 apart plus numeral 3|
|D||Manufacturers ID plus D|
|DH||Manufacturers ID plus DH|
|DH3||Manufacturers ID plus DH-3 if heavy hex, HX3 if standard hex|
A194 nut specification requires manufacturers identification plus the following grade symbols:
|Grade and Type||Nuts Hot-Forged or Cold-Punched||Nuts Machined from Bar Stock||Nuts Manufactured in Accordance with 6.6|
What does the R stand for in A194 8R?
@Felix- A194 Grade 8R is the designation for nuts made from UNS 20910 stainless, commonly known as Nitronic 50. We are not aware that the R stands for anything specific.
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We would like to know the prices for the complete machine for producing the rods , headed bolts and other types . The size is from 14mm-20mm.
@Mzaki- We don’t have a price list, we quote all our jobs on a per order basis. If you would like to send your specific requirements, we’d be happy to take a look at it. We would be able to quote an imperial conversion, as we cannot manufacture metric sizes.


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The Trump administration may have created a template for future trade agreements in striking a deal last week with Canada and Mexico to.This study revisits the case for an EU-Japan free trade agreement FTA, providing estimates of its potential economic significance. The timing is right in March.A trade agreement is a wide-ranging taxes, tariff and trade treaty that often includes investment guarantees. It exists when two or more countries agree on terms.Trade Agreements. The United States has free trade agreements with 20 countries. These include 12 bilateral agreements and 2 multilateral agreements NAFTA and CAFTA-DR. These agreements create opportunities to increase U. S. agricultural sales internationally, stripping away barriers to trade, eliminating tariffs. The trading studio review. The requested document has been opened in the appropriate software.With the continuous proliferation of free trade agreements (FTAs) in the Asia and Pacific region, the ARIC FTA database tracks and provides a comprehensive listing of bilateral and plurilateral FTAs with at least one of ADB’s 48 regional members as signatory.It covers all agreements at all stages of development, from those under study or consultation to those in force.A country can also unilaterally loosen trade restrictions, but that rarely happens.
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Trade agreement definition a formal agreement between two or more countries about improving trade with each other, for exampleA free trade agreement FTA or treaty is a multinational agreement according to international law to form a free-trade area between the cooperating states. FTAs.The new generation of free trade agreements that the EU aims to conclude with other countries is broad-based and covers a wide range of different aspects. Dubai world trade centre part time jobs. Trade. Report on Implementation of. EU Free Trade Agreements. 1 January 2017 - 31 December 2017. More than 200 European geographical indications!The U. S. Mexico and Canada on Tuesday signed amendments to a free-trade agreement they first reached more than a year ago, paving the.The North American Free Trade Agreement NAFTA; Spanish Tratado de Libre Comercio de América del Norte, TLCAN; French Accord de libre-échange nord-américain, ALéNA is an agreement signed by Canada, Mexico, and the United States, creating a trilateral trade bloc in North America.
It eliminated tariffs on more than 80 percent of U. Trade agreements often force a trade-off between companies and consumers.Once agreements move beyond the regional level, they usually need help.The World Trade Organization steps in at that point. Sharjah trade license enquiry. North American Free Trade Agreement NAFTA established a free-trade zone in North America; it was signed in 1992 by Canada, Mexico, and the United States and took effect on Jan. 1, 1994. NAFTA immediately lifted tariffs on the majority of goods produced by the signatory nations.Types of EU trade agreement. There are three main types of agreement Customs Unions ; eliminate customs duties in bilateral trade, and; establish a joint customs tariff for foreign importers. Association Agreements, Stabilisation Agreements, Deep and Comprehensive Free Trade Agreements and Economic Partnership AgreementsIreland - Trade AgreementsIreland - Trade Agreements Describes bilateral and multilateral trade agreements that this country is party to, including with the United States. Includes websites and other resources where U. S. companies can get more information on how to take advantage of these agreements.
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The world almost received greater free trade from the next round, known as the Doha Round Trade Agreement.If successful, Doha would have reduced tariffs across the board for all WTO members.Unfortunately, the two most powerful economies refused to budge on a key sticking point. Both the United States and the EU resisted lowering farm subsidies.These subsidies made their food export prices lower than those in many emerging market countries.Low food prices would have put many local farmers out of business. and EU refusals to cut subsidies doomed the Doha round.
When that happens, they must look for jobs in congested urban areas. It is a thorn in the side of all future world multilateral trade agreements.The failure of Doha allowed China to gain a global trade foothold.It has signed bilateral trade agreements with dozens of countries in Africa, Asia, and Latin America. How to trade forex on news releases. Chinese companies receive rights to develop the country's oil and other commodities.Our editors will review what you’ve submitted and determine whether to revise the article.Join Britannica's Publishing Partner Program and our community of experts to gain a global audience for your work!
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railroad engineer sexual harasser “climate scientist” said in 2007 we only had four years to save the world.
Rajendra Pachauri, the former head of the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change said this in 2007 in a New York Times article
Well, it’s now August 2015, the world isn’t destroyed and no new U.N. climate treaty has been presented, though there’s a lot of hullaballo ramping up for the Paris COP21 meeting this coming December. The only thing that’s changed since Pachauri’s 2007 pronouncement is that Pachauri was forced to resign earlier this year amid accusations he sexually harassed multiple female coworkers.
And let’s not forget his smutty romance novel:
Throwback Thursday” is a regular WUWT feature highlighting past claims of climate doom made by scientists, pundits, and alarmist activists…that have not come true. It’s a bit of a take off from the “Throwback Thursday” on Facebook, where people post old pictures from their past, except here, it’s not just the age, it’s the fact that these lousy predictions really do deserve to be “thrown back” into the faces of the people that made them.


As many as 11 lakh trees has been planted in the suburbs of the city by the Rudraksha Foundation along with the tree plantation drive in the past two yeras.Famous personality
Dhananjay pandey director of Rudraksha Foundation is part of the drive that has kickstarted in Bihar.
According to organisers, the drive will spread awareness on a green objective, waste management, conservation of trees and increasing plantations to make the society greener. The drive will conclude on with an event expected to feature top political, Bollywood and business and sports personalities, who have pledged their support to the cause. The organisers added that the major focus of the event will be on waste management.
Dhananjay Pandey said, ” We have organised tree plantation drive and planted more than 11 lakh trees. We have planned to plant more and more trees to make our city green. We have also turned an acre land which was under mining, into a land good enough to grow plants. Trees are so important that one tree gives to a person around Rs. 6 crore worth of life or even more.”


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Skyhawk Therapeutics Announces Expansion of Collaboration Agreement with Biogen
- Skyhawk to expand its collaboration with Biogen to develop novel small molecule RNA splicing modifiers for disease targets
- Biogen to pay Skyhawk additional upfront and potential future milestone payments and royalties
WALTHAM, Mass., July 8, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Skyhawk Therapeutics, Inc. ("Skyhawk") today announced the expansion of its collaboration with Biogen, originally announced January 4, 2019. The expansion, which capitalizes on the breadth of Skyhawk's SkySTAR™ technology platform, extends Biogen's exclusive license to worldwide intellectual property rights beyond the original collaboration's research-stage therapeutic candidates for the treatment of conditions including multiple sclerosis (MS), spinal muscular atrophy (SMA) and additional neurological disorders.
As part of the expansion, Skyhawk receives an upfront payment from Biogen and may receive potential future milestone payments and royalties.
"Biogen is a leading neuro-focused biopharmaceutical company with a compelling history of drug development across a range of challenging conditions," said Bill Haney, co-founder and chief executive officer of Skyhawk. "Their strong scientific culture has already produced a series of leading global therapeutics and our work together to date has gone very well. We are excited to expand our opportunity to work together to help more patients with challenging unmet medical needs."
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Cross-border payments refer to the transfer of funds between two entities in different countries. This can include personal transactions, such as sending money to family members living abroad, as well as business transactions, such as paying international suppliers or receiving payment for exported goods.
International transactions refer to any financial transactions that occur between entities in different countries. This can include trade in goods and services, investment in foreign companies, and the movement of funds between different currencies and countries.
In both cases, traditional methods of cross-border payments and international transactions can be slow and expensive, due to the need for currency exchange and the involvement of intermediaries such as banks and financial institutions. Cryptocurrency has the potential to streamline and improve these processes by offering faster and cheaper transactions, as well as increased security and privacy.
Advantages of Using Cryptocurrency
Lower transaction fees: Cryptocurrency transactions typically have lower fees than traditional cross-border payments and international transactions, as they do not require the involvement of intermediaries such as banks. This can result in significant cost savings for businesses and individuals making frequent or large transactions.
Faster transaction times: Cryptocurrency transactions can process much faster than traditional transactions because they eliminate the need for intermediaries and can settle on a decentralized network, without requiring multiple approvals and clearance processes.
Increased security and privacy: Blockchain technology secures cryptocurrency transactions by providing a high level of security and protection against fraud and hacking. Furthermore, using cryptocurrency can increase transaction privacy, as personal information is not typically required, and the blockchain ledger is not linked to personal identities.
Elimination of currency exchange rate issues: With cryptocurrency, there is no need for currency exchange as the funds are already digital. This eliminates the need to worry about fluctuating exchange rates and the potential for losses due to currency fluctuations. This can be particularly beneficial for businesses that frequently make international transactions and need to manage currency risk.
Current Challenges and Limitations
Volatility of cryptocurrency prices: Cryptocurrencies can have highly volatile values, making it difficult for businesses and individuals to predict the value of their transactions and plan their finances. This volatility can present a challenge for businesses using cryptocurrency in cross-border payments and international transactions, as they may face significant losses due to currency fluctuations.
Lack of widespread acceptance and understanding: Businesses and individuals still do not widely accept cryptocurrency as a means of payment, and the general public lacks understanding of how it works. This lack of acceptance and understanding can create difficulties for businesses seeking to use cryptocurrency for cross-border payments and international transactions, as they may struggle to find partners or customers willing to accept it.
Regulatory uncertainty: As cryptocurrency is a relatively new technology, many countries have not fully regulated it yet. This lack of regulation can cause uncertainty for businesses and individuals who wish to use cryptocurrency for cross-border payments and international transactions. They may be unsure of how to comply with relevant laws and regulations or whether their transactions will be considered legal.
Potential Future Developments
Increased adoption and acceptance by businesses and individuals: As more businesses and individuals become familiar with cryptocurrency and its benefits, it is likely that its usage will increase. This can lead to more widespread acceptance of cryptocurrency as a means of payment for cross-border payments and international transactions.
Improved stability of cryptocurrency prices: With increased adoption and acceptance, the volatility of cryptocurrency prices may decrease. This can make it more feasible for businesses to use cryptocurrency for cross-border payments and international transactions, as they will be able to plan their finances and manage currency risk more effectively.
Development of new technologies, such as stablecoins, to address volatility and regulatory concerns: Stablecoins are a type of cryptocurrency that is pegged to a stable asset, such as the US dollar, which can help to mitigate the volatility of cryptocurrency prices. Additionally, new technologies such as decentralized finance and smart contracts can help to address regulatory concerns and make it easier for businesses to comply with laws and regulations when using cryptocurrency for cross-border payments and international transactions.
Cryptocurrency has the potential to revolutionize cross-border payments and international transactions by offering faster, cheaper, and more secure transactions.
However, there are still challenges and limitations that need to be addressed, such as volatility, lack of acceptance, and regulatory uncertainty.
The industry and regulators are working together to find solutions and build a more stable and regulated environment, and with continued development and collaboration, the future of cross-border payments and international transactions looks promising with the use of cryptocurrency.

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But for the past 140 years or so it has resided in Britain's Tower of London dazzling tourists and local citizens alike. Last month, the nearly 110-carat diamond became the object of dispute again as India made an unofficial claim for it, following a meeting of the education ministers of non-aligned countries in South Korea. The members said the restitution of cultural properties to the home countries should not be delayed, citing an existing UNESCO resolution to back their claim.
Originally a stupendous 793 carats, the diamond is believed to have been mined in Hyderabad. In 1793 it was taken during the sack of Delhi by the Afghan conqueror Nadir Shah from the then ruler, Mohammed Shah.
A British historian chronicles the story of how Mohammed Shah hid the diamond, but later unable to resist the temptation to show off, wore it on his turban. A canny Nadir Shah then shrewdly suggested that the two rulers exchange turbans. The Koh-i-noor thus moved to Afghanistan.
When Nadir Shah was murdered, his bodyguard Ahmed Khan took away the diamond along with other valuables - and according to historian Olaf Caroe, Ahmed Khan was able to found his kingdom in Afghanistan on this wealth. Fleeing from his Kingdom in 1838, Shah Shuja took refuge with Maharaja Ranjit Singh of Punjab.
British Possession: In the annexation treaty, Henry Eliot, secretary to the British Government of India, made a specific mention of the "gem called Koh-i-noor which was taken from Shah Sooja-ool--mulk by Maharajah Runjit Singh (and which) shall be surrendered by the Maharajah of Lahore to the Queen of England".
But subsequently, the British seemed a little careless about the fabled gem. The story goes that Sir Henry Lawrence, then Governor-General of India, casually put the diamond in his trouser pocket and then forgetfully sent his trousers to the dhobi.
Luckily for the British royal family a faithful servant returned it to his master. The diamond was then cut and polished and cut again, in the process getting whittled down to its present comparatively small size of 109.9 carats. It takes central position in Queen Mother's crown, and has never been worn by any reigning monarch.
The question of returning the diamond to the subcontinent is a sensitive subject for the British Government. In 1976, prime minister Bhutto of Pakistan sent a personal letter to the then British prime minister James Callaghan asking for the Koh-i-noor to be returned to Pakistan.
Callaghan wrote in reply that he could not recommend to the Queen that it should be handed over to Pakistan. But he promised that it would not be returned to any other country either.
Delicate Situation: The British Government is treading carefully at the moment because of the controversy with regard to the return of the Elgin Marble sculptures to Greece. Inspired by the Greek Minister for Culture, actress Melina Mercouri, the Greek Government in October formally requested the British to return the marble frieze.
There is much sympathy in Britain for the Greek Government's request, but museum officials and members of the Government are worried that giving in to the Greek request would lead to other countries demanding the return of their art objects.
The official Government view with regard to the Koh-i-noor is that the history of the diamond is confused. "How do we know that we are talking about the same diamond that was supposed to have been mined in Hyderabad?" asked an official of the Indian department at the Victoria and Albert museum, which among other Indian artefacts, displays Ranjit Singh's gold throne. "The Koh-i-noor is not an art object, it is a mineral," argued the same official, "how can any government ask for the return of a mineral?"
Unofficial Move: A spokesman for Lord Gowrie, the minister for the arts, said soothingly:"We have not received any formal request from the Government of India regarding the diamond, and besides it is a part of the Queen's property, so we are unable to comment."
When contacted earlier for information regarding art objects from India in the Queen's collection, officials of the Buckingham Palace Queen's Gallery said sharply: "Why should we tell you? You will only put in a claim for it."
Strangely, India has never in the past officially expressed interest in the return of the diamond or the many other such historical antiques and treasures which lie in British museums, although former chief minister of Maharashtra A.R. Antulay did make an aborted bid to bring back Chhatrapati Shivaji's Bhawani Sword.
However, if newspaper reports which followed the South Korean meeting are any indication. New Delhi might well have changed its policy on artefacts that adorn museums all over the world.