The French Foreign Minister Catherine Colonna has announced that they are to send the French National Gendarmerie who are a military force to the Kharkiv region in Ukraine.
The French National Gendarmerie are a branch of the French Armed Forces who are placed under the jurisdiction of the Ministry of the Interior, with additional duties from the Ministry of Armed Forces.
Prosecutor General of Ukraine Andriy Kostin said it is important to have the french experts in Ukraine who will document the horrific war crimes committed by the Russians in the territories of Kharkiv region which are now liberated.
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The Prosecutor General’s Office of Ukraine (PGO) said on the Telegram channel that they welcome the French Foreign Minister and her expert team from the French National Gendarmerie.
Kostin said, “We highly appreciate the assistance of French experts, who arrived in Ukraine as soon as possible in order to document war crimes in Kharkiv region.
“This assistance is very necessary for the proper registration, preservation of evidence and further bringing to justice of everyone who committed them.”
The PGO said the group of French criminologists, ballistics, genetics and forensic experts are heading for Kharkiv region for joint work with their Ukrainian colleagues.
The PGO added, “Catherine Colonna assured that she fully shares the position of the President of France and believes that peace is impossible without fair justice and punishment for the committed crimes.
“The minister emphasized that the French experts are ready to continue cooperation in order to bring the joint work on the investigation into criminal cases to the end.”
They also both discussed the possibility of creating a special international tribunal, the PGO said.
The prosecutor general said, “The crimes of aggression must not be left unpunished. Bringing the Russian top leadership to justice will help to prevent similar crimes in the future.
“This is my own position, as well as the position of the Ukrainian government and all Ukrainian people.”


Singapore, (AFP) April 6, 2021 – Remote-controlled Venus flytrap “Robo plants” and plants that alert farmers to disease when scientists developed a high-tech system to communicate with plants.
Researchers in Singapore have linked plants to electrodes capable of monitoring weak electrical pulses natural trimmed by green plants.
Scientists used technology to turn Venus Flytrap to close its jaws by pressing a smartphone app button.
He then attached one of its jaws to the robot’s arm and got a tool to lift a piece of wire half a millimeter thick and catch small falling objects.
The technology is yet at its start, but researchers believe it could eventually create intelligent “plant-based robots” that can weaken even the most delicate objects for tricky robotic weapons.
“This type of natural robot can be combined with other artificial robots (to make one),” Chen Xiaodong, lead author of the research study at Nanyang Technological University (NTU), told AFP.
There are still challenges to overcome. Scientists can stimulate the flytrap jaws to close but have not yet been able to reopen them – a process that takes 10 hours or more to occur naturally.
The system can also consider plants’ signals, increasing the likelihood that farmers will detect problems with their crops at an early stage.
“By monitoring the plant’s electrical signals, we may be able to detect potential disturbance signals and abnormalities,” Chen Xiaodong said.
“Even before the symptoms appear in the crop, farmers can know when the disease is on the rise.”
Researchers believe that such technology could be beneficial because of the increased risk of climate change.
Scientists have long known that plants emit weak electrical signals, but their uneven, waxy surface sensors make it difficult to connect effectively with attachments.
NTU researchers developed a soft, film-like electrode that perfectly fits plant surfaces and can detect signals more accurately.
They are set up using a “thermogel,” which is liquid at low temperatures but turns into a gel at room temperature.
They are the latest to explore to interact with plants.
In 2016, a team at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology turned spinach leaves into sensors that could send scientists email alerts when they detected groundwater explosives.
The team added carbon nanotubes that leave a signal when plant roots are nitroaromatics – a compound often found in explosives. The movement is then read by an infrared camera that sends a message to the scientists.


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OLYMPIA DEBUTS "NO PAIN, NO GAIN" MOVIE TRAILER
October 19, 2002 - In one of the first moves to return bodybuilding to the big screen, Zukor Pictures debuted the trailer for its feature film, "No Pain, No Gain" to sell-out crowds for this year's Olympia Weekend bodybuilding competition at the Mandalay Bay Resort in Las Vegas. The trailer was played in conjunction with the Mr. Olympia Pre-Judging and Finals, as well as the Ms. Olympia Finals.
The three-minute trailer was created from footage for the dramatic feature film which stars bodybuilder Gus Malliarodakis and IFBB Pro Dennis Newman. Malliarodakis is a rising star in the bodybuilding world, with numerous covers and a six-page feature in the September issue of "Muscle & Fitness" magazine.
"The audience reaction to the trailer was great. I was a little nervous given the importance of the competition and hardcore nature of the fans," says producer-director Samuel Turcotte. "Afterward Gus and Dennis were complimented by old friends and new fans alike. Although the film was created for a general audience, it's great when those in the know enjoy it as well. I hope 'No Pain No Gain' reflects positively on the sport and brings more attention to it."
The trailer can also be viewed at the official movie website, no-pain-no-gain.com
About The Film
"No Pain, No Gain" tells the story of a brilliant former state bodybuilding champion from a small Ohio town, who becomes obsessed with scientific research and has let his world-class physique go. Fed up, he journeys to the mecca of bodybuilding, Los Angeles, to prove himself to the world. Armed with revolutionary ideas on growing perfect muscle, the awkward former champion realizes he has no choice but to build himself back up and prove to the world his ideas work by competing in the prestigious "Mr. West Coast" the bodybuilding competition.
Surrounded by the freaks, Hollywood wannabes, and outrageous gym culture of Los Angeles, the now determined bodybuilder struggles to preserve the integrity of his mind, body, and spirit -- something so apparently void in this strange new land. Pitted against steroid-fueled competitors and a monolithic sports-nutrition company that dominates the sport, he fights against the odds and enemies who want to destroy him. Searching for validity, recognition, and truth, he befriends a quirky computer genius and a kickboxing goddess -- and working together they soon realize what's been missing from their lives. In the end, they discover that balance in life, similar to a well-balanced physique, is the ultimate achievement.
About Zukor Pictures
A division of the film and music production company Zukor Entertainment, Zukor Pictures is headed by entertainment and technology executive Samuel Turcotte. Award-winning filmmaker Turcotte, is also Senior Segment Manager of Internet Media at Sun Microsystems. Turcotte, and his work have been profiled in "Business Week," "The Wall Street Journal," "Videography," and "Electronic Media." For more information, visit zukor.com

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Phylogenetic characterisation of Onobrychis species with special focus on the forage crop Onobrychis viciifolia Scop. Genet Resour Crop Evol 2012, 59, 1777–1788.
Christine Hayot Carbonero, Franck Carbonero, Lydia M. J. Smith,Terence A. Brown
Sainfoin (Onobrychis viciifolia Scop.) is a perennial forage legume that possesses beneficial properties in the context of sustainable agriculture. In order to initiate a pre-breeding programme, we have assembled a germplasm collection of O. viciifolia from many geographic regions, as well as a collection of Onobrychis species that might be crossed with O. viciifolia to improve its biological and agronomic properties. The objective of this study was to obtain DNA sequences from a representative sample of these accessions in order to characterise their genetic diversity and to assess the robustness of the Onobrychis taxonomy. Because of potential problems with copurification of tannins and polyphenols from Onobrychis leaf tissue, three methods for DNA extraction were assessed and the most appropriate one identified. DNA sequences were obtained for the nuclear internal transcribed spacer region and the trnH-psbA and trnT-trnL intergenic spacers of the chloroplast genome. Neighbour joining trees were constructed and accessions were assigned to operational taxonomic units. The results indicated that there is substantial genetic diversity among Onobrychis species. Redundancies in species nomenclature were identified, as well as possible overlap between some of the sections into which the Onobrychis genus has been divided. A genetic distinction was apparent between O. viciifolia accessions from western Europe and those from eastern Europe and Asia, reflecting a similar division based on agronomic properties. Recognition of these different though related germplasms will be valuable in the design of breeding programmes for the rational improvement of sainfoin as a forage crop for sustainable agriculture.

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To delete a read only contact, you must be able to edit the contact. You can do this by tapping on the contact and then tapping the pencil icon next to their name. This will bring you to the contact’s profile where you can edit their information.
Once you have made any edits, you can tap the save button at the top right corner of the screen.
You can also delete a read only contact if they are not someone that you have added to your contact list. On the main WhatsApp screen, tap on the overflow menu (the three dots) in the top right corner of the screen.
Then tap on Contacts > XXXXXXXX. This will bring you to your contacts list where you can scroll through and delete contacts as needed.
How To Delete Read Only Contact In Moto C Plus And All Android Phone
Read only contacts are contacts that you can’t delete, either because they are integrated with another app or for some other reason. When you try to delete a read only contact, your phone will display an error message telling you that it is not possible to do so.
You can delete read only contacts from your Moto C Plus phone by following these steps:
• Open the Contacts app.
• Tap on the contact you wish to edit.
• Scroll down and tap Edit contact.
• Tap on the three dots at the top right of the screen.
• Scroll down and tap Delete contact.
This will delete the read only contact in your Moto C Plus phone and all Android phone.
How To Delete Read Only Contact From Android Vivo.
If you have it set to read only mode, you can uncheck the box that says read only. This will allow you to delete the contact. You can also go into contacts, find the number, and hit the delete button.
If you are on a phone that has an SD card, you can also delete it there as well.
How Do You Delete A Read Only Contact?
The only way to delete a read-only contact is to change them to a regular contact (by editing their details and changing the ‘Read Only’ box to ‘NO’) and then deleting them.
As a general rule, you should never delete read-only contacts, because it will mess up your organization structure and make it more difficult for you to find the information you need. Instead, you should leave them in place and edit their details as necessary.
If you need to remove a read-only contact, you should use the ‘Unlink’ feature instead. This will allow you to remove the link between that person’s account and your organization without actually deleting any data.
If you have any questions about how to unlink and read-only contact, please feel free to contact our Customer Success team.
We’re always happy to help!
Why Cannot Delete Whatsapp Contact?
Sometimes you can’t delete a WhatsApp contact because they still have your number saved on their phone. When you change your phone number, make sure to tell your friends and family. Otherwise, they’ll still be able to see your old number.
If they save your old number to their phone, they’ll still be able to receive messages from you. If you’re really desperate to get rid of them, you can always block them. But again, make sure you tell them first.
This way, they won’t think that you’re just ignoring them.
There are also other reasons why you can’t delete a contact:
They have the last name > in common with someone else in your contacts list. The phone number is blocked by the service provider.
There is no phone number or the number is invalid. The contact has already been deleted from the server. No space available on your device.
You have chosen to hide this contact from your contacts list for privacy reasons.
There are many reasons why you might not be able to delete a contact from WhatsApp. However, most of the time it’s because someone has your old phone number and didn’t update it with your new one.
Why Is A Deleted Contact Still Showing On Whatsapp?
When a user deletes a contact from their phone, the information is not necessarily deleted from WhatsApp and other social networks.
There are several reasons for this, including:
– The contact’s profile may still be listed in the search results.
– The contact may still be visible in the list of people with whom you share a group chat.
– The contact’s profile may still be available on other services related to your contact, such as Facebook or Instagram.
– Information about your contacts, including their telephone numbers, may still be available on your phone’s log files.
– Your contact may have been included in a backup of your data that was made prior to the deletion.
Can A Deleted Contact Still See Me On Whatsapp?
In most cases, contacts will no longer be able to see you on WhatsApp after you delete their number. WhatsApp takes privacy seriously, and a deleted contact will not be able to view your profile in any way. However, there are a few exceptions.
If the contact has your number saved in their phone’s contact list, they may still be able to see you on WhatsApp. This is because deleted contacts are only removed from the WhatsApp server itself. The only way to prevent this from happening is to delete the number from any devices or apps that have it saved in their contact list.
Anyone who has your number saved in their phone’s contact list can still see your profile, even after you delete it from WhatsApp.
How Can I Delete A Contact On Whatsapp Without Iphone?
If you have an iPhone, you can’t delete contacts from WhatsApp without the help of a third-party app. Third-party apps like iContacts will let you sync your iPhone contact list with WhatsApp. Once synced, you can delete contacts from the app and they will be removed from the WhatsApp contact list too.
You can also use iContacts to backup your iPhone contacts as well as to add new contacts that you can send messages to via WhatsApp.
You can use a different app for each function if you want. For example, you can use iContacts to back up your iPhone contacts and export them to Excel.
Then you’d use WhatsApp as a standalone texting app without third-party support.
If you bought a new phone with Android and want to transfer your old iPhone contacts over to it, there are services such as MyPhoneExplorer that allow you to do that.
How Do I Know If Someone Has Deleted Me From Their Contacts?
This is a difficult situation to handle, but you will probably know if someone has deleted you from their contacts list. You can also use the “Find Friends” feature on most social networks to see if they have blocked you or added you back after deleting you. Sometimes, though, it can be difficult to tell whether someone has unfriended or blocked you on social media.
This can happen if they delete their profile while keeping their account active. They could also decide to deactivate their profile instead of deleting it entirely. In any case, it can be a good idea to unfriend and/or block them preemptively so that they have no chance of seeing your posts in the future.
There are some social network apps that allow people to track who has deleted them from their contacts list. The apps use location tracking technology to see if the person is still in contact with you or if they have deleted the app from their phone altogether.
Can A Deleted Contact Still Text Me?
If you delete a contact, it won’t be able to text you. However, it may still send you a message if you have a pending conversation with them. When you delete a contact, they are removed from your phone’s memory.
This means they’re no longer in your contact list, and therefore, aren’t able to send you messages. If you have a pending conversation with that person, however, they may still be able to text you. This is because pending conversations remain in your messaging app even after you’ve deleted the other person.
So if they message you after you’ve deleted them, it will go through. Otherwise, though, they won’t be able to reach you.
How Do I Edit A Whatsapp Contact?
To edit a contact on WhatsApp, open the WhatsApp application and select the Contacts tab. Then, select the contact you wish to edit and select Edit. Next, you can make any changes to the contact information that you wish.
Once you’re finished, select Save to save your changes. When you’re done, the updated contact information will be saved in your WhatsApp contacts list. You can also add a new phone number or name and even change the profile picture.
You can do this by tapping on the contact and then tapping on edit at the top right of the screen. You can then rename the contact, change their name and phone number and even change their profile picture. You can also tap on the three vertical dots at the top right of the screen to see more editing options such as removing a contact.
This is a good option if you have too many contacts in your account. Please note that when you remove a contact, they will not be notified that they have been removed from your account.
Was Blocked By Someone On Whatsapp But I Can Still See Her Online Status How Is That Possible?
By default, when someone blocks you on WhatsApp, they will be removed from your contacts list. However, they will still appear in your online status list. This is because the online status is controlled by the app, not the contacts list.
There are two ways to avoid this: You can add another contact to your WhatsApp to view someone’s online status, or you can use an alternative messaging app that doesn’t display online status.
You can also block your chat partner from seeing your online status by disabling the option to “show online status” in WhatsApp settings.
If you’re using a desktop version of WhatsApp, you can even disable the notification sound when someone new is added to your contact list.
How Do You Know When Someone Has Deleted Their Whatsapp?
When someone deletes their WhatsApp account, they will no longer be able to send or receive messages to anyone. However, messages sent to them prior to their deletion will still be visible.
If someone deletes their account, it may also be visible on their device.
For example, in the case of a smartphone, you may see that the app has been removed from the home screen. In the case of a tablet, you may see that the app has been removed from the apps menu.
How Does It Look If Someone Blocks You On Whatsapp?
In these cases, the blocked contact is removed from your WhatsApp contacts. If the blocked contact sends you a message, a notification will pop up in the inbox. You can see the message and reply to it.
You can also see mobile numbers and names of people who have blocked you on WhatsApp. To find out, you need to go to settings and select blocked contacts list. It shows all the blocked contacts and their phone numbers.
You can see names of people who have blocked you on WhatsApp but their names will appear as Unknown.
You can unblock WhatsApp contacts at any time from this list. To unblock a contact, go to settings, select blocked contacts and then choose the person you want to unblock.
Can You Delete Someone On Whatsapp?
No, you cannot delete someone on WhatsApp. If you try this, the recipient will see a notification that says you deleted their account.
If you want to remove someone from your contacts list but do not want to block them, you can simply remove them from your phone’s contact list and/or delete any photos stored in the cloud that they might have sent you.
This way, they will no longer be able to message you, but they will still be able to see your profile and continue to search for you (if they are still interested).
You can also permanently delete your account on WhatsApp by going to Settings > Account > Delete Account. To reactivate your account, simply create a new one.
How Do You Permanently Delete Someone’s Number?
If you want to delete someone’s number on WhatsApp, you can do so easily. All you need to do is go to their profile and click on the “delete” button. This will remove the person from your contacts and block them from contacting you in the future.
However, it will not delete their messages from your phone. That is why it is important to delete their messages every once in a while to keep your cellular phone from eating up unnecessary space.
If you want to permanently delete someone’s number, you need to go through the process of blocking and unblocking them.
When you block someone, you are preventing them from seeing your profile or sending you messages. When you unblock them, you are allowing them to contact you again. If at any point in time you change your mind about deleting an individual’s number, you can unblock them and they will be back in your contacts.
If you want to permanently delete someone’s number on WhatsApp, there are a few important things to keep in mind. First, remember that deleting an individual’s number does not delete the messages they have sent you in the past. For this reason, it is important to regularly delete old messages in order to keep your cellular phone from taking up unnecessary space.
Second, if someone has added your number to their contacts, deleting their number only removes them from your WhatsApp contacts list and does not remove them from your cellular phone contacts list.
Can I Delete Myself From Someone Else’s Contacts?
One of the most common things people want to do is remove themselves from someone else’s contacts. But can you really do that? Technically, yes.
And legally, too. But the real question is why would you want to? What’s the point of deleting yourself from someone else’s contacts?
Sure, if you and the person are no longer in a relationship, it might make sense. Maybe they want to move on with their life and you don’t fit into that plan anymore. Or maybe they just don’t like you and want to stop thinking about you altogether.
Whatever the reason, they have every right to remove your name from their contacts if they so choose. But what’s the point? What benefit will it give them?
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I’ve been on a kick lately with butternut squash recipes, so today I’m sharing my favorite simple butternut squash salad recipe. When it comes to making dinner, sometimes you have to be creative with what you have around your kitchen. When I got several butternut squashes from the nearby farm this season, I made it a mission to cook all of them. Now we’re enjoying butternut squash in many different ways, which is both healthy and festive.
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Why we love this recipe
I love that you create the squash marinade which then in turn becomes the salad dressing. Usually I am scrambling at the end of the night to make salad dressing, so with this recipe it’s already done beforehand. And it’s sooo good!
Using up butternut squash takes a while, because a little bit goes a long way. You can make butternut squash soup, tacos, salad, sandwiches … you get the idea. You can put it on anything. But you won’t notice that you’re eating it over and over when you prepare it differently each time. This salad is a perfect example, because it tastes completely different than let’s say the soup.
It keeps in the fridge well! We just made this the other night to take over for a Halloween party. I made the squash ahead of time and then brought the salad makings over. Then drizzled the dressing on top when we got there. It also goes into the fridge easily and makes great leftovers. I hate wasting food, so that’s a win for me 🙂
Health Benefits of Butternut Squash
Butternut squash is loaded with antioxidants and vitamins such as Vitamin C, Vitamin E, and beta-carotene. It also contains magnesium and potassium, both help to contribute to bone and cell health. Source
I try to make it a goal for myself to always cook pure food and nutrient-dense food.
Think about this – back in the day there were no multivitamins or supplements. People got all the nutrients they needed from food itself. Now I take vitamins and supplements, so I’m not saying they are bad. But while we have these things at our fingertips, it’s more important to try to get your daily nutrients from food first. To me, the vitamins are like a booster in case you miss something in the day. Knowing which vitamins and minerals our food gives us can help us protect our immune systems, reduce risks of diseases, and let us live a long and healthy life.
TIPS FOR MAKING BUTTERNUT SQUASH SALAD
When cutting your butternut squash, start with the knife pointed in the center of the squash. Dig in, and then fold the knife down the side of the squash. Then flip it over and repeat on the other side (see video for more). It also helps to cut the two ends off first. Remember that the squash is hollow on the inside on the round bottom part where the seeds are, so once you cut in a little bit on each side it will pop open easily.
Don’t skimp on the salt or paprika. In my opinion these two ingredients are what make this recipe. I realized this the first time I made it and everyone asked for seconds.
Let the squash cool before serving with salad.
Store extra squash and/or salad dressing in the fridge up to one week for leftovers!
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Baking Tray lined with parchment paper
BUTTERNUT SQUASH SALAD INGREDIENTS
1/2 butternut squash, peeled and chopped into 1 inch chunks
For the squash marinade/dressing:
1/2 cup olive oil
1 tablespoon salt
1/2 tsp pepper
2 tablespoons maple syrup
1 tsp paprika
1/2 tsp Worcestershire sauce
1/2 tsp garlic powder
1 tsp dried oregano
Salad Toppings (optional):
Marcona almonds (any nut of choice will work)
Shredded cheese (a crumbled feta is also delicious!)
Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.
Peel and cut half a butternut squash. Take the seeds out, then chop the squash up into 1 inch cubes.
Make the marinade. In a medium size bowl combine the olive oil, salt, pepper, maple syrup, paprika, worcestershire sauce, garlic powder, and oregano.
Add the squash cubes to the marinade and stir until coated completely. Transfer them to a baking tray lined with parchment paper and roast for 20 minutes, or until soft.
Remove the squash and let cool. You can place them in the fridge to accelerate the cooling.
Lay a bed of lettuce dow, and spoonful the squash on top. Top with shredded cheese, almonds, and drizzle with the leftover marinade as salad dressing. Enjoy!
What does butternut squash pair well with?
Butternut squash pairs well with spicy or savory flavors, like sage herbs or paprika spices. You can add butternut squash filling in homemade ravioli, or chop it up and roast it for butternut squash tacos or soup.
Do you peel butternut squashes?
Yes! Use a good squash peeler to peel the squash before chopping.
Can you eat butternut squash raw?
Butternut squash is best roasted and chopped into bite size pieces or pureed with an immersion blender.
What goes well with butternut squash on the side?
Squash Marinade / Salad Dressing
- 1/2 C olive oil
- 1 TBSP salt
- 1/2 tsp pepper
- 2 TBSP maple syrup
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1/2 tsp Worcestershire sauce
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1/2 butternut squash, peeled and cut into chunks
- 6 Cups organic lettuce
Salad Toppings (optional)
- shredded cheese or crumbled feta
- Marcona almonds
- Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.
- Peel and cut half a butternut squash. Take the seeds out, then chop the squash up into 1 inch cubes.
- Make the marinade. In a medium size bowl combine the olive oil, salt, pepper, maple syrup, paprika, worcestershire sauce, garlic powder, and oregano.
- Add the squash cubes to the marinade and stir until coated completely. Transfer them to a baking tray lined with parchment paper and roast for 20 minutes, or until soft.
- Remove the squash and let cool. You can place them in the fridge to accelerate the cooling.
- Lay the lettuce down, and spoonful the squash on top. Top with shredded cheese, almonds, and drizzle with the leftover marinade as salad dressing. Enjoy!
Nutrition Information:Yield: 6 Serving Size: 1
Amount Per Serving: Calories: 228Total Fat: 21gSaturated Fat: 4gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 16gCholesterol: 9mgSodium: 1249mgCarbohydrates: 9gFiber: 2gSugar: 5gProtein: 3g

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In the evolving landscape of virtual currencies, Poland stands out as a hub for crypto activity, attracting entrepreneurs and investors alike. The key to legally operating in this space is not through a traditional crypto license but through registration in the Register of Virtual Currencies.
Our authoritative guide details the process of obtaining this vital registration, often referred to as a crypto license in Poland, which aligns with the EU’s stringent anti-money laundering directives.
Navigate the prerequisites with confidence as we break down the steps for both local and international entities to achieve compliance, ensuring your venture in Poland’s burgeoning crypto market operates with legitimacy and security.
Crypto license in Poland – key facts
|Amendments to the AML Act||– Enacted on May 15, 2021.|
– Implements EU Directive 2018/843.
– Focuses on anti-money laundering and counter-terrorism financing in the cryptocurrency market.
|Register of Virtual Currencies||– Established on October 31, 2021.|
– Mandatory registration for virtual currency business activities.
– Maintained by the Chamber of Tax Administration in Katowice.
– Aims to increase market transparency.
|Entities Subject to Registration||– Not all entrepreneurs in virtual assets are covered.|
– Mainly those involved in cryptocurrency exchanges, intermediation, and account management.
– Defined under point 12 of Article 2 of the AML Act.
|Operating Requirements||– Must have a proper reputation and relevant experience.|
– Compliance with Article 129 of the AML Act.
– Requirements include no criminal record and specific training or experience in virtual currencies.
|Application Process for Registration||– Must apply electronically via ePUAP.|
– Required to submit professional qualifications and non-criminal record declarations.
– Fees include 616 PLN for entry and 17 PLN for certificate issuance.
|Foreign Entity Participation||– Direct registration for foreign entities not possible.|
– Options include registering a branch or incorporating a company in Poland.
|Step-by-Step Guide||– Incorporate a Polish company or branch.|
– Submit an application for registration.
– Opening bank account
|Consequences of Non-Registration||– Fines up to 100,000 PLN.|
– Potential additional sanctions under the AML Act for non-compliance.
Crypto license in Poland – background of the local market
Cryptocurrency businesses have been present in Poland for over a decade, with the first Bitcoin exchange established in 2011. However, it wasn’t until recent years that the Polish legislation began to take notice of the growing industry.
According to a recent report, Poland has one of the highest rates of cryptocurrency adoption in Europe, with over 2 million people in the country owning some form of cryptocurrency.
Furthermore, the number of companies accepting cryptocurrencies as a form of payment has also been increasing. Popularity of cryptocurrencies is on the rise.
Crypto license in Poland. Amendments to the AML Act
The amendment to the AML Act entered into force on the 15th of May 2021.
It aimed at implementing into the Polish legal system the solutions included in the Directive (EU) 2018/843 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 30 May 2018, amending Directive (EU) 2015/849 on the prevention of the use of the financial system for the purposes of money laundering or terrorist financing, and amending Directives 2009/138/EC and 2013/36/EU.
The introduced changes mainly concern the cryptocurrency market of Poland.
To get a Poland crypto license, first of all, it is necessary to register (or buy) a Polish company, which will have the corresponding business activity identifiers. The Polish company and crypto license setup can be completed remotely, without travel.
Crypto license in Poland – the Register of Virtual Currencies in Poland
Since 31st October 2021, business activity in the field of virtual currencies is a regulated activity as defined in regulations of the Act of 6th March 2018 Entrepreneurs’ Law.
This means that it can take place only after obtaining an entry in the virtual currency business register. In other words – your company does not need license for the activity in the field of virtual currencies.
The Director of the Chamber of Tax Administration in Katowice maintains the register.
Its establishment aims to contribute to the increase of the transparency of the cryptocurrency market of Poland.
The creation of the virtual currency business register does not stem from the initiative of the Polish legislature.
It results from the necessity to implement the recommendation of the Financial Action Task Force („FATF”) in the field of cryptocurrency.
FATF states that the activities of the entities providing services in the field of virtual assets should be subject to license or, at least, registration.
Hence, the Polish legislature has adopted a less formalized type of regulation.
Crypto license in Poland – which entities have to obtain an entry into the Register of Virtual Currencies in Poland?
New regulations do not apply to every entrepreneur whose business activity operates within the field of virtual assets. They mainly relate to entities specified in point 12 of Article 2 of the AML Act.
The regulations identify entrepreneurs who conduct business activities in the field of virtual currencies that are related to:
- exchange between virtual currencies and means of payment,
- exchange between virtual currencies,
- intermediation in the aforementioned exchange,
- operating and maintaining virtual currency accounts.
This means that under the AML Act, ‘activity in the scope of virtual currencies’ is a more narrow concept than in a common understanding.
Is crypto license in Poland necessary to run business activity in the field of cryptocurrencies?
Currently, business activity in the field of cryptocurrencies in Poland may be conducted exclusively by entities who have a rightful reputation as well as knowledge or experience specified in regulations.
The aim of this solution is to provide a sufficient level of protection against using this kind of activity for criminal purposes.
- Proper reputationThe proper reputation of the entity may take place in cases when the entrepreneur has not commited crimes indicated in 129 Article of the AML Act. This provision includes, intentional crimes against the activity of state institutions and local government, against the administration of justice, and against the credibility of documents or money trading. This concerns natural persons, management board members of corporations. It also conserns shareholders in partnerships who are authorised to represent or conduct business operations. The requirement of no criminal record also applies to those who hold managerial positions connected with business activity in the scope of cryptocurrencies. As well as actual beneficiaries of the entities conducting such activity.
- Knowledge or experienceWhen can it be concluded that an entrepreneur has the relevant knowledge or experience? After fulfilling at least one of the premises specified in 129 Article of the AML Act. These include:
– completing training or course that covers legal or practical issues related to virtual currency activities or
– performing for a period of at least one year activities related to virtual currencies.
Fulfilment of the abovementioned conditions has to be proved with appropriate supporting documents.
Crypto license in Poland – when is it applicable?
Economic entities that are about to start conducting virtual assets activities are required to obtain the registration before the actual beginning.
Those entrepreneurs who conducted such activities before 31st October 2021 had to make the relevant entry no later than 30th April 2022.
Crypto license in Poland. How to apply for entry into Register of Virtual Currencies?
The application for entry into Cryptocurrency Business Register should be submitted to the Director of the Chamber of Tax Administration in Katowice. This can be done exclusively in electronic form via the ePUAP government services platform.
The authority should proceed with entry into the register within 14 days from the moment of submitting the complete application together with all the required statements.
In addition, submitting the application is associated with the necessity to pay fees. These include the amount of 616 PLN for entry into the Cryptocurrency Business Register. As well as 17 PLN for issuing a certificate of the entry into Cryptocurrency Business Register.
Can a foreign entity get an entry into Polish Register of Virtual Currencies?
No, a foreign entity is not able to get an entry into Polish Register of Virtual Currencies and run and therefore run a crypto activity in Poland.
Crypto license in Poland step-by-step
Crypto license in Poland. Incorporate a Polish company or a branch in Poland
The process of obtaining crypto license in Poland is quite simple. First, of course, you need to incorporate a company in Poland (register it with the national court register).
This can also be a sole proprietorship or a branch of a foreign company in Poland. After establishing a business, it is worth opening a bank account.
Here you should be particularly careful, as banks in Poland are reluctant to cooperate with startups involved in the crypto currency industry, therefore bank account opening can be a challenge.
Hence the help of an experienced law firm may be necessary to navigate through the process.
Crypto license in Poland. Submit an application to the Register of Virtual Currencies
Then, you will have to submit an application for registration in the register of activities in the field of virtual currencies. You shall submit the application electronically via the ePUAP platform ( therefore, it will be necessary to create a trusted profile). The application itself involves completing a short form.
You should attach the following to the application:
- statement that you comply with the professional qualifications requirement (knowledge or experience involving virtual assets)
- declaration of non-criminal record;
Along with the application, you should pay a stamp duty of PLN 616. Additionally, if you wish t
Crypto license in Poland – the consequences of not being registered into the virtual currency register
Entrepreneurs and companies who will fail to comply with the registration obligation will pay a penalty.
In accordance with Article 153b of the AML Act, an economic entity operating within the scope of virtual currencies without obtaining the required entry into the register is subject to a fine of up to 100 000 PLN.
However, one should remember that this is not the only possible penalty that threatens the entities that conduct business activity in the field of virtual currencies.
All such economic entities constitute, in fact, obliged institutions in accordance with the AML Act.
It means that the Act imposes on them not only numerous obligations but also sanctions for non-compliance.
Polish crypto license. Summary
The virtual currencies market is constantly growing. It’s not surprising as it creates many opportunities. On the other hand, it simultaneously carries some risks to financial security.
Therefore, legislators of many countries, including Poland, pay more and more attention to it.
The aim of creating a register of cryptocurrencies in Poland and identifying business activities in this field as regulated is to reduce the risk of money laundering and financing of terrorism.
In order to avoid negative consequences, entrepreneurs should adapt to current regulations and closely monitor changes.
Do you consider registration of a company in Poland operating in the field of cryptocurrencies? Do you already conduct such business and want to make sure that you fulfil all the obligations required by law? Feel free to contact our specialists, who have many years of experience in counselling in the virtual assets market.
FAQ on crypto license in Poland
What is a crypto license in Poland?
In Poland, the term ‘crypto license’ refers to the mandatory registration in the Register of Virtual Currencies for businesses operating with virtual assets, as per the AML Act.
Do I need a crypto license to operate a cryptocurrency business in Poland?
Yes, while you don’t need a ‘license’ per se, you are required to register your business in the Register of Virtual Currencies to operate legally within Poland.
How do I obtain a crypto license in Poland?
To obtain what is commonly called a crypto license in Poland, you must register your business with the Register of Virtual Currencies, maintained by the Director of the Chamber of Tax Administration in Katowice.
What businesses are required to register in the Register of Virtual Currencies?
Entities involved in the exchange between virtual currencies and means of payment, exchange between virtual currencies, intermediation in exchange, and operating virtual currency accounts must register.
Can foreign entities obtain a crypto license in Poland?
Foreign entities cannot directly obtain a registration but can operate through a registered branch or by incorporating a company in Poland.
What are the requirements for registration in the Register of Virtual Currencies?
Applicants must demonstrate proper reputation, knowledge, or experience in virtual currencies, which is proven by fulfilling specific conditions laid out in Article 129 of the AML Act.
Is there a fee for registering in the Register of Virtual Currencies?
Yes, there is a fee of 616 PLN for registration and an additional 17 PLN for issuing a certificate of registration.
What happens if I operate a crypto business in Poland without registering?
Operating without registration can lead to a fine of up to 100,000 PLN, among other potential legal penalties.
How long does it take to register in the Register of Virtual Currencies?
The authority is expected to process the entry within 14 days from submitting a complete application.
What are the consequences of non-compliance with the crypto registration requirements in Poland?
Non-compliance can result in substantial fines and sanctions, as businesses dealing with virtual currencies are obliged institutions under the AML Act.
How can I ensure that my crypto business is compliant with Polish regulations?
Consulting with legal experts who specialize in virtual assets and staying informed about regulatory changes are effective ways to ensure compliance.
Who regulates crypto companies in Poland?
The Polish KNF (Financial Supervision Authority) regulates the operation of Polish crypto companies.
Do I have to deposit the share capital to a bank account?
There’s no need to deposit the share capital to a bank account. You can register the share capital as contributed in cash.

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Four Surprising Benefits of Apple Cider Vinegar Supplements
You may or may not have heard that Apple Cider Vinegar can have an array of different health benefits – from supporting weight loss to improving heart health. And if the thought of drinking any kind of vinegar puts you off (it certainly does us!), then fear not! Apple Cider Vinegar is now available in easy to take supplement form. Here we are focussing on just our top four benefits, although there are more! Find out more about the benefits of Apple Cider Vinegar supplements right here…
The word vinegar comes from the French for ‘sour wine’. However, Apple Cider Vinegar is actually the product of oxidised cider, rather than wine.
To start the process apples are crushed to extract the juice, to which is added yeast (a bacteria culture), forming cider. The yeast feeds on the sugar in the apple juice turning it into ethanol (alcohol). The fermented apple juice then undergoes a second reaction to oxidise the ethanol turning it into acetic acid. The acetic acid gives it the typical acidic or ‘sour’ taste and is the active compound in the vinegar.
Unfiltered vinegars contain what is known as ‘the mother’, which is all the good stuff: enzymes, healthy bacteria and proteins that give it a cloudy appearance and sometimes produce sediment.
It is the combination of acetic acid, the probiotics (friendly bacteria), enzymes and proteins, which give apple cider vinegar its fabulous health-giving benefits. Its positive health perks are many and varied, our top four favourites are below.
It Is A Natural Bactericidal
The natural acidity of cider vinegar (usually around pH4) makes it ideal for killing off harmful bacteria or preventing bacteria from multiplying. Internally this can support your body’s natural bacteria balance, preventing the overgrowth of the fungus Candida Albicans, which causes thrush. As a gargle with warm water, cider vinegar can also help ease and reduce a sore throat by killing the bacteria that are the cause of the infection.
It Lowers Blood Sugar
Apple Cider Vinegar has also been shown to improve insulin sensitivity and help lower blood sugar levels after meals. This can help in patients with Type Two Diabetes (an inability to produce insulin, or insulin resistance) and also those who don’t have diabetes. High blood sugar is thought to be the cause of various chronic diseases.
All of us benefit from keeping our blood sugar within the normal levels. You can do this effectively and healthily by reducing the number of refined carbohydrates and sugar in your diet, but Apple Cider Vinegar also has a marked effect.
It Can Support Weight Loss
Interestingly it has been found that taking cider vinegar with meals can increase the feeling of fullness leading to the consumption of fewer calories. Studies show that Apple Cider Vinegar taken with a high carb meal resulted in a reduced intake of 200-275 calories for the rest of the day.
Further studies on obesity have demonstrated weight and fat loss over a period of three months of 1.2 – 1.7 kilos. (Note that diet and lifestyle, as well as the Apple Cider Vinegar, contributes to the overall weight-loss, sadly it’s not a singular miracle cure!)
It Improves Heart Health
Tests have shown that Apple Cider Vinegar can lower triglycerides and cholesterol (high levels of both of these are linked to an increased risk of heart disease). It has also been shown that it can support reductions in blood pressure, which is also a large contributing factor to heart disease. As mentioned Apple Cider Vinegar helps to improve insulin sensitivity and fight diabetes, which further reduces the risk of heart disease and supports a healthy heart.
Why Choose an Apple Cider Vinegar Supplement?
Of course, Apple Cider Vinegar is available as a liquid and often taken from the spoon or cup. However, it is also now possible to take it in supplement form – great news for anyone that doesn’t like drinking vinegar!
The benefits of taking Apple Cider Vinegar as a supplement is that it is simple, easy and quick. There is no mess and no fuss. It also means you don’t have to taste the vinegar itself (we don’t all love vinegar after all!) and the bonus is that you can travel with a supplement really easily, especially if your trip takes you through airports. Either way, leaking vinegar in the suitcase is never desired!
Additionally, supplements are highly concentrated, standardised (so you get the same amount each dose) and are cost effective. As always, when sourcing your brand, we recommend you look for good quality and high purity. If you can go organic too, then that is a great option!
Who knew the humble apple had so many surprising health benefits!
Stay well and happy, beautiful one. Lots of love,
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Britain’s top companies are secretly taking out so-called “dead peasants’ insurance” in order to benefit from the deaths of their staff.
A Sunday Herald investigation reveals that firms have taken out thousands of policies on staff without their knowledge. The policies’ value runs into hundreds of millions, and employers are entitled to spend the money as they wish .
An underwriting manager with a leading broker said: "Any firm in the FTSE top 50 takes out this insurance."
Many large employers are engaged in the financial practice of taking out life insurance policies on thousands of their rank-and-file workers. These policies, called by the industry “corporate-owned life insurance” (COLI), but commonly known as ‘Dead Peasant’ insurance, are entirely separate from the life insurance many employers provide to workers as part of their benefits. ‘Dead Peasant’ policies list the company as the beneficiary, often without the knowledge of the workers or their families.
Throughout the past two decades, employers have taken out insurance policies on top executives, middle managers, and rank-and-file workers to protect the company from the untimely death of key executives, to pay retiree medical benefits and executive deferred-compensation programs. Employers’ benefit not only from the death of the employee under COLI policies, but also benefit by borrowing against the policies.
Better than Gold. Until recently, the premium for these policies were considered a tax-deductible business expense, as with any other employee benefit. The I.R.S. has disallowed this practice and is further investigating such forms of tax shelter. According to articles in The Houston Chronicle and The Wall Street Journal (WSJ), at least 100 large U.S. corporations boost their profits by taking advantage of the tax-shelter features of this life insurance.
Proceeds from the insurance policies are not considered taxable income to the person (or corporation) who receive it, which means that after taking a generous break for the cost of the policy, the corporation receives a tax-free gift after its employees pass away. According to a February 19, 2003, WSJ article, COLI cost taxpayers $1.9 billion in revenue each year on a federal basis. This is more than what it costs to provide tax deductions for interest paid on student loans.
It is often low-wage employees who are covered under these policies, whose families are in the worst position to deal with the financial repercussions of the loss of a wage earner. According to the April 28, 2002, SF Chronicle, Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. took out COLI policies on more than 350,000 of its workers in the 1990s. Wal-Mart has recently dropped its policies, but only after running into difficulties with the IRS and being sued by a victim. The IRS disallowed interest deductions on the retailer’s dead peasant insurance – which no longer made the insurance a profitable financial tool. Vicki Rice is suing Wal-Mart in federal court in New Hampshire after the company made $300,000 off the death of her husband, a Wal-Mart worker. Mrs. Rice and her two children received no proceeds.
Millions of corporate serfs have policies placed on their lives by Fortune 500 magnates. Other examples of companies cited by the April 19, 2002, Wall Street Journal, holding COLI policies on their employees include:
Nestle USA – 18,000 workers covered
Pitney Bowes – 23,000 workers covered
Proctor and Gamble – 15,000 workers covered
Enron, American Electrical Power, AT&T, GTE, Basset Furniture, Dow Chemicals, Diamond Shamrock, Olin, PPG Industries, Trans World Entertainment, Winn-Dixie and Walt Disney.
This practice, although legal in most states including California, is unjust and repulsive. It is the workers’ families who need the benefits of life insurance, not rich corporations or their executives.
According to a December 30, 2002, Wall Street Journal article on COLI, after the September 11th terror attack, some of the life insurance pay-outs went to employers and not to the victim’s families. Hartford Insurance Company alone paid out more than $2 million to employers relating to the attacks of September 11th. COLI life insurance covers death in the event of war as well, which, depending on the number of insured American lives lost in a war with Iraq, could further highlight this perverse tool of corporate finance.
Originally posted by kegs
I can understand that kind of insurance, but it's not called dead peasants insurance for nothing; it’s taken out mainly on the rank and file workers.
It's also referred to as dead janitors insurance.
It is not a case of just insuring the important employees.


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yesterday the Catalan Department of Health Services announced that it has signed a risk sharing deal involving the Catalan Institute of Oncology and Astra Zeneca. This pioneer project is the first of its kind in Spain in order to balance patients access to new medicines and sustainability of the health care system. This pilot project has a duration of one year and in relation to the results obtained may successively become the standard for market access of innovative drugs in Catalonia from 2012 onward. The current agreement is formed around Astra Zeneca's lung cancer drug Iressa (gefitinib). Patient follow up and evaluations are being performed at the Catalan Institute of Oncology. Further details of the scheme have not been published.
This is certainly a large step forward in Spain and a consequence to attempt to rationalize costs and to identify patients most likely to benefit from new treatments.

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There’s no denying the appeal of classic Sonic–the 16-bit Sonic games are some of the most memorable and influential platformers around. No matter what happens with modern-day Sonic, the old games remain as wondrous and as exciting as ever; a sort of gaming comfort food you can keep coming back to for years on end. It’s no surprise then that Sega has re-released the classic Sonic games many, many times over in various compiled and standalone forms. Sonic Origins is the latest such compilation, with its main selling point being that the games have been completely rebuilt by many of the staff behind the beloved Sonic Mania. And while the games remain as delightful as ever, the package as a whole feels a little disappointing.
Sonic Origins contains four (technically, five, since Sonic 3 and Sonic & Knuckles were sold separately) classic Sonic games from the 16-bit era: the original Sonic the Hedgehog, Sonic CD, Sonic 2, and the combined Sonic 3 & Knuckles. Rather than the emulation most re-releases utilize, each of the games has been rebuilt in a new engine (the Retro Engine) to play almost exactly like their original versions–though with various quality-of-life improvements added. Sonic 1, for example, has a spin dash and fixes the infamous instant-kill spike bug, while Sonic 2 adds a new level (the mythical Hidden Palace Zone), and Sonic 3 & Knuckles has touched-up sprite animation for its cinematics and the Super Sonic transformation, and so on. In addition, characters who might not have been playable in the original releases also are made available, such as Tails in Sonic CD and Knuckles in Sonic 1. (Knuckles still isn’t in Sonic CD, likely because his play style really doesn’t match the way that game’s levels flow.) Most of the original visuals and music remain intact, though some of Sonic 3’s music (long theorized to have the involvement of Michael Jackson) has been changed, likely for legal reasons.
All of the games have a new “anniversary mode” that increases the viewing area to 16:9 (as opposed to the original 4:3 aspect ratio) and removes the lives counter. You can still die, of course, but you’ll just respawn at the last checkpoint, making the threat of a looming Game Over moot. The lives counter is instead replaced by a coin counter. Coins can be collected within the games from power-up monitors, getting lots of rings, and clearing Special Stages. You can then spend these coins to unlock extras in Sonic Origins’ museum, or retry when you fail to get the Chaos Emerald in a Special Stage. It’s a great feature for Sonic 1 and Sonic CD, where opportunities to enter and clear a Special Stage are quite limited–less so for Sonic 2 and S3&K where opportunities are more plentiful early on and you can then blaze through the rest of the game as Super Sonic after getting a full emerald set.
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Stockton North MP, Alex Cunningham has written to the Chancellor, Rishi Sunak MP, asking his to back Stockton Council’s Northern Campus bid – which could bring 750 Treasury jobs to the areas.
In his letter – which has been sent in support of council leader Robert Cook’s own representations to the Chancellor – Alex highlighted Stockton Council’s recently unveiled “Stockton Waterfront” redevelopment scheme as an ideal location for the proposed Northern Campus. The Council’s scheme will see surplus retail replaced with a riverside park, and a commercial campus developed to cater for existing and future office needs.
Alex has also written to Stockton South MP, Matt Vickers, asking him to back the bid and make a “unified Stockton voice”.
“Stockton Council’s ambitious “Stockton Waterfront” development, alongside current re-development such as the Globe, shows that there is a really strong case for bringing the Northern Campus to Stockton Town Centre.
“The plan pulls together and strengthens Stockton’s vibrant culture and leisure scene, and really promotes our area as a place to live, work and play. I’m confident the Northern Campus would fit well with this exciting vision for the Town Centre.
“Bringing these Treasury jobs to the Tees Valley would also signify that the Government is serious about its “levelling up” agenda and I hope the Chancellor will seriously consider Stockton Town Centre for this proposed re-location. I hope the MP for Stockton South will agree that a unified Stockton voice will add weight to Stockton’s bid, and his voice to our call.”

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Is Mental Assent Adequate to Save?
I recently read a few statements by Samuel Harris, one of the leaders of what is called New Atheism. As the label indicates, he is a vocal critic of Biblical Christianity. Something he said in this article caught my eye. At one point, he states that a Christian “believes that Jesus is the Son of


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From the foundation of LucasArts in 1982 until its virtual dissolution in 2013, George Lucas’s video game production company released some of the most celebrated games of its era, pioneering classic point-and-click computer games and creating some of the most popular Star Wars video games ever released.
Though LucasArts, as people know it today, looks very different from the company’s peak period in the ‘90s and 2000s, the company's history still warrants looking back at all the joy and entertainment the company gifted gamers over the years.
Find here some of the greatest games ever produced by LucasArts, ranked from best to worst.
Grim Fandango is nothing short of a masterpiece. Critics have called it the best video game ever released by LucasArts, one of the greatest games of ‘90s, and one of the greatest achievements in video game history. Set in the purgatory-like Land of the Dead, the game follows Manny Calavera, a travel agent within the Department of Death who transports recently deceased souls to the afterlife. When one of his female clients goes missing, Manny sets out to find her, uncovering a massive conspiracy within the D.O.D. that threatens his chances of ever leaving the Land of the Dead behind.
Taking inspiration from Mexican folklore and film noir, Grim Fandango is Coco as imagined by Raymond Chandler, an art deco landscape filled with tough-talking P.I.-type characters, corrupt bureaucrats, government-employed demons, and femme fatales whose motivations remain a mystery until the game’s conclusion.
Retrospective reviews continue to cite it as one of the greatest games ever made, with many calling it a video game that transcends its medium, bordering more closely to a finer art form (the Museum of Modern Art has even expressed interest in adding Grim Fandango as a permanent exhibit within its Department of Architecture and Design collection).
The Monkey Island series
It’s hard to narrow down which is the definitively best entry in the beloved Monkey Island series, each installment possessing its individual strengths and very few weaknesses. However, the highlights of the series remain the original Secret of Monkey Island, its 1991 sequel, Monkey Island 2: LeChuck's Revenge, and later sequels like The Curse of Monkey Island and Escape from Monkey Island.
In each Monkey Island game, players control Guybrush Threepwood, an aspiring young pirate looking for adventure, romance, and treasure on the high seas, coming into contact with his arch-nemesis, the fearsome undead pirate, LeChuck.
Known for its fierce wit, impressive audiovisuals, and addictive gameplay features, the Monkey Island games were for LucasArts what The Elder Scrolls series were for Bethesda. A humorous portrayal of swashbuckling adventure films, playing it feels like you’re stepping into the fanciful world of Pirates of the Caribbean at Disney, a world populated by free-spirited buccaneers, ghosts, zombies, voodoo practitioners, and health-conscious cannibals. Each game in the series has earned positive reviews, with The Secret of Monkey Island and Monkey Island 2: LeChuck's Revenge considered two of the greatest video games ever made.
Sam & Max Hit The Road
It doesn’t get any more fun than Sam & Max, one of the chief highlights of LucasArt during the company’s adventure game era of the 1990s. Based on Steve Purcell’s 1980s comic book series of the same name, Sam & Max Hit the Road follows the anthropomorphic dog, Sam, and his partner, Max, an aggressive, precocious white rabbit. Known as “Freelance Police” officers for hire, Sam and Max find themselves employed by a carnival owner to find his two missing star attractions, an unfrozen sasquatch named Bruno and Trixie the Giraffe-Necked Girl.
A surreal detective case through several well-known tourist-favored attractions, Sam & Max takes players from bungee jumping facilities at Mount Rushmore to The World’s Largest Ball of Twine in Kansas. In no uncertain terms, it’s one of the greatest games LucasArts ever produced, celebrated for its fantastic comedic elements, intriguing storyline, and memorable characters.
Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic
To this day, gamers have a difficult time finding a better Star Wars game than 2003’s Knights of the Old Republic, one of the finest games ever produced by BioWare and published by LucasArts. Set four thousand years before the events of the Star Wars original trilogy, players create their very own Jedi, choosing from an assortment of classes before setting out on a journey to defeat Darth Malak, a Sith lord terrorizing the galaxy with a massive armada of enemy ships.
In their various adventures, players travel across numerous well-known planets from the Star Wars films (Tatooine, Kashyyyk, and so on) and encounter dozens of colorful characters, earning Light Side and Dark Side Points to determine whether they will be a force for good or evil by the end of the game’s storyline.
It speaks volumes about Knights of the Old Republic’s quality that critics still consider it the greatest Star Wars game ever released. Praised for its gameplay, characters, story, immersive environments, and level of customization, it's been named one of the greatest Xbox and computer games ever made.
Star Wars: TIE Fighter
LucasArts released a number of Stars Wars-related video games, ranging from first-person shooters to more straightforward adaptations of the first six Star Wars films. One of the most remarkable Star Wars games LucasArts ever released, though, came in the form of their brilliant, entertaining space simulator, Star Wars: TIE Fighter.
The 1994 sequel to LucasArt’s earlier X-Wing game, TIE Fighter allows players the chance to enter the cockpit of an Imperial TIE Fighter, engaging in hair-raising dogfights against Rebel forces, ruthless pirates, and renegade Imperial traitors in dozens of unique space battles.
Expanding the already unique gameplay style of X-Wing, TIE Fighter served as a massive improvement from the original 1993 space combat game. Updated versions of the game have been re-released time and time again, each one winning high marks from critics, and continued praised for its challenging A.I. and impressive graphics (for its time).
Indiana Jones and the Fate of Atlantis
Indiana Jones and the Fate of Atlantis marked another pillar that LucasArts used to establish themselves in the early 1990s gaming stardom. Set within the universe of the Indiana Jones series, players take up the iconic whip and fedora of the world-famous, globe-trotting archaeologist as he searches for the lost city of Atlantis, racing against enemies and working with a psychic medium in this one-of-a-kind adventure game.
Incorporating LucasArts’ signature SCUMM engine, Fate of the Atlantis was a point-and-click adventure game less comedic than other LucasArts titles of its era. However, that certainly doesn’t mean the game was weak, delivering an infectiously fun product that perfectly captured the heart and spirit of the original Indiana Jones films.
Critically acclaimed upon its release, Fate of the Atlantis was almost immediately hailed as one of the best games of 1992, winning several gaming publications’ top prize for “Game of the Year.” It also became a massive commercial success, and now ranks as one of the best games of all time, referred to by IGN as a “classic,” and named by the website as the greatest Indiana Jones game to date.
Star Wars: Republic Commando
Star Wars: Republic Commando continues to rank as one of the greatest Star Wars video games ever released, detailing the exploits and covert operations of Delta Squad, an elite black ops team of clone troopers known as Republic Commandos, tasked with performing some of the most dangerous, action-filled missions of the Clone Wars.
A cross between Halo and Star Wars, the game presents a more shooter-heavy presentation of the Clone War, taking players from the wind-swept plains of Geonosis to the marshy swamplands of Kashyyyk, blowing up everything from heavily armored battle droids to hostile Trandoshan mercenaries.
Well received when it hit consoles in 2005, the game’s reputation has only improved, with Republic Commando now considered one of the best LucasArts games of the 2000s. It’s since gained a massive cult following of fans, with many praising its story, characters, combat, and tactical squad control system, which allows players to make strategic decisions when it comes to squad placement when engaging with enemy combatants.
Day of the Tentacle
The 1993 sequel to LucasArts’s Maniac Mansion, Day of the Tentacle surpasses the quality of the original game. Like Maniac Mansion, it infuses elements of B-horror flicks with low-budget sci-fi movies for humorous effect, blending in elements of wacky cartoonish fun taken straight out of a vintage Looney Tunes cartoon.
In the game, players step into the role of the stereotypical nerd Bernard Bernoulli, joining Bernard as he and his friends try to stop the nefarious, ultra-intelligent Purple Tentacle from taking over the world. To do so, Bernard and his companions must travel back in time to key moments in American history, solving various puzzles and encountering numerous historical personages like George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, and Benjamin Franklin.
A massive success for LucasArts back in 1993, many critics positively commented on Day of the Tentacle‘s subversive humor and ‘50s-esque cartoon presentation. Nowadays, it appears on endless publications’ lists for the greatest video game release ever, leading to remastered versions appearing on Windows, PlayStation 4, and the Xbox One in more recent years.
Released in 1995, Full Throttle offered a humorous portrayal of the post-apocalyptic future — a world populated by roving biker gangs and greedy, self-serving businessmen. In the game, players control Ben, the leader of a biker gang framed for the murder of a famous, kind-hearted motorcycle manufacturer.
Like most LucasArts games of its era, Full Throttle utilized its patented SCUMM game engine and the popular point-click interface seen in most ‘90s computer games. Unlike most other LucasArts games too, Full Throttle also became one of the few LucasArts games to use licensed music — featuring songs by the rock band the Gone Jackals — as well as relying on the vocal talents of several prominent voice actors (such as Mark Hamill, who voices the game’s antagonist, Adrian Ripburger).
One of the first games LucasArts ever produced, Maniac Mansion put the company on the map. Based on several cheesy B-horror movies, the game follows a group of teenage protagonists (all of whom resemble stock character archetypes — the nerd, the jock, etc.) as they venture into a mad scientist's mansion.
Having fallen under the sway of a sentient meteor, the scientist has kidnapped one of the teenagers’ friends and now holds her hostage, requiring players to solve puzzles and combat the scientist’s sinister forces to rescue their friend and make it out of the mansion alive.
Maniac Mansion marked a critical next step for LucasArts in the company’s early years. Released in 1987, it perfected the point-and-click computer game that LucasArts returned to in later games like the Monkey Island series. It also became the first game to use the company’s innovative SCUMM game engine, laying the foundation for the more comedic style of adventure games LucasArts became known for producing in the 1990s.
Indiana Jones and The Last Crusade: The Graphic Adventure
Released three years before Indiana Jones and the Fate of Atlantis, Indiana Jones and The Last Crusade: The Graphic Adventure became the first ever LucasArts game based upon George Lucas’s blockbuster adventure series, Indiana Jones.
Coinciding with the 1989 release of The Last Crusade, LucasArts’ The Last Crusade adheres to many of the overarching plot threads of the original film, with players wielding the trademark whip of series protagonist Indiana Jones. Embarking on a wild quest to claim the Holy Grail, Jones and his father race against sinister forces to reach the Grail, sending them from the catacombs of Venice to the deserts of the Middle East.
Perhaps the strongest video game release based on a pre-existing movie, The Last Crusade required players to use their wits and wiles to advance, progressing through the game's main narrative with the ease and dexterity of Indy himself.
Star Wars: Rogue Squadron
Like most vintage arcade games, the appeal of Star Wars: Rogue Squadron lies in its simplicity, with players able to pick up the game and start playing whenever they choose. Straight forward in terms of its gameplay style, this Star Wars-themed flight simulator continues to stand the test of time as a tried-and-true LucasArts staple.
Set between A New Hope and The Empire Strikes Back, players join Original Trilogy protagonist Luke Skywalker and his hard-fighting Rogue Squadron as they take to the stars, battling the evil forces of the Empire across the galaxy.
One of the first Star Wars games to perfect the power of flight as an in-game option, Rogue Squadron proved a successful experiment on LucasArts’ party, delivering the high-speed thrills and chills of an intergalactic dogfight taken straight from the Star Wars movies.
Star Wars: Battlefront II
As with most of LucasArts’ games (especially those related to the Star Wars universe), the Battlefront series has accrued a significant cult following of fans in the years since its release. Despite being limited to a mere two titles in its franchise, each entry in the Battlefront saga is worth playing in its own right, its crowning achievement coming in the form of 2005’s Battlefront II.
A vast improvement on the original Battlefront in every way imaginable, Battlefront II took the underlying aspects of Battlefront and raised it to whole new heights. Introducing a greater range of weapons, vehicles, and planets, it also weaved in the ability to play as classic Star Wars heroes and villains, the opportunity to wage battles in space, and a chance to explore a succinct storyline set within the Star Wars continuity.
While it might lack the open-world component of so many LucasArts games, Battlefront II bears very few weaknesses, many fans considering it a strong third-person shooter that continues to hold up to this day.
Another notable achievement from LucasArts’ early days, Loom resembles a far different kind of adventure game than most entries in LucasArts’ catalog. For starters, it prioritizes environment and story more so than LucasArts’ trademark comedy, building a game that feels as sizable and epic in scope as The Lord of the Rings.
Grounded in a realistic and intricate fantasy universe, Loom relies on a more unorthodox gameplay system, the likes of which proved rare among video games of its era. Rather than the basic point-and-click interface associated with titles like Monkey Island, Loom requires players to play a series of notes on their keyboard. Though said gameplay seemed straightforward, the combination of notes players could hit made for some interesting results, with certain songs – if played backward – forming new spells and incantations for the main character to recite.
Star Wars Jedi Knight: Jedi Academy
Every child raised on Star Wars aspired to grow into either Jedi Knighthood or Sith deception at some point in their lives. Fortunately, Star Wars Jedi Knight: Jedi Academy allowed these dedicated fans to live out their greatest fantasies of swinging a lightsaber or wielding the Force, all from the comfort of their living rooms.
Incorporating the same gameplay style of LucasArts’ earlier Jedi Outcast, Jedi Academy brought with it a wide range of new advancements in regards to its mechanics, including more fluid lightsaber strikes and greater customization options. The fourth and final installment in the Jedi Knight series, Jedi Academy is LucasArts at its finest, the company bringing a high level of sophistication to their presentation of the Star Wars universe.


text: Rebecca Aylward, author of My Epiphany is an educator, living and working in the community of Hay River, NWT where she has lived since birth. She lives with her partner Ken and their two-year old daughter. Rebecca enjoys writing about the North because of the special places and people she encounters there. She is curious about her history and culture and she likes writing with those interests in mind. Rebecca has another story published in Many Voices, Many Journeys: An Anthology of Stories by Aboriginal Teachers.

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No, Ronnie, this is how it works. When you post filth like this..
"...what you are describing is the contrast between a White ruled nation and an African ruled nation. After the high paid agenda driven Government judges departed from the Constitution in order to impose their "Brown" dictate, all sense of community and commonality was destroyed. This eventually enabled the Africans to take control..."
..then you are a RACIST. I'm not offering a suggestion, being "politically correct," or calling names, I'm merely stating what we call a "fact." That is, that you are bigoted against Africans and people of color, and therefore insanely believe that minorities are "destroying" the nation.
You're ranting like a paranoid, racist nut, IOW.
Whether "Africans," as you call them, are capable of racism or not isn't even the point. YOU are capable of racism, and are in fact guilty of it. Does that make it clearer?
Incidentally, "tha Professor" is just a nickname. You are a REAL racist.
At least be honest. It's bad enough that you're racist without being a coward, too.
Yes. I agree. Calling another "a racist" gives vent to underlying psychological conflicts. One can often observe such names calling among little third graders. One would expect our elderly wealthy taxpayer supported university "professors" to have long ago outgrown such childish behavior.
Speaking for their defense, however, such behavior does allow them to cleverly hurl ambiguous - and usually meaningless - political emotionalisms for the purpose of evading the addressing of important issues.

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6 SOLVED: Which of the following is often the hardest part of troubleshooting? Asking the user questions Reproducing the problem Implementing a solution Documenting findings
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4 steps to troubleshooting (almost) any IT issue
Troubleshooting IT can be… tedious (understatement of the year). End users submit seemingly endless problems ranging from complaints of their Internet being “slow” to forgotten passwords to constant printer pains
Worry not! We’ve got several problem-solving steps to follow that’ll help ease the stress of solving nearly any IT issue:. Getting to the bottom of a computer issue can sometimes feel like playing 20 questions, so it’s crucial to ask the right questions first if you want to discover the root problem quickly.
When they’re done, proceed with questions that either have a yes/no answer or can be answered quantifiably (e.g., “How many times did this happen?”). This approach can move things along and cut down on ambiguous responses.
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Troubleshooting is a systematic approach to solving a problem. The goal of troubleshooting is to determine why something does not work as expected and explain how to resolve the problem.
– How does the system fail? For example, is it a loop, hang, crash, performance degradation, or incorrect result?. Determining where the problem originates is not always easy, but it is one of the most important steps in resolving a problem
Tivoli® Management Services components, networks, disks, and drivers are only a few of the components to consider when you are investigating problems.. – Is the problem specific to one platform or operating system, or is it common across multiple platforms or operating systems?
Use a Troubleshooting Methodology for More Efficient IT Support
Troubleshooting is a critical skill for IT professionals. There’s no getting around it—a vast amount of our time is spent figuring out why something that should work, doesn’t
However, there is also a framework that guides us toward finding the answers we need.. While none of this content is exclusive to CompTIA, virtually every CompTIA certification contains a troubleshooting methodology exam objective
If you’re new to IT and troubleshooting, check out CompTIA A+ to land your first job and get the fundamental skills you need for a successful IT career.. The CompTIA troubleshooting methodology can be likened to the scientific method in some ways
5 Steps to Troubleshooting That Will Fix Just About Anything
When rebooting doesn’t solve the problem, we brainstorm causes and test them to find the issue. This article will cover what troubleshooting is, some common troubleshooting scenarios, and ways to streamline the process using your CMMS (computerized maintenance management system).
Troubleshooting is not just for equipment that has completely broken down. We also use it when a machine is just not working as expected
Machines that are properly operated and regularly maintained are less likely to suffer major breakdowns. Still, there will never be a zero chance of failure
SOLVED: Which of the following is often the hardest part of troubleshooting? Asking the user questions Reproducing the problem Implementing a solution Documenting findings
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The Hardest Step of Problem Solving
Contrary to what many people think, the hardest step in problem solving is not coming up with a solution, or even sustaining the gains that are made.. Now, there are several different types of problems.
A website or assembly line that has been shut down falls into this category.. – The small, nagging problems that you would recognize if you paid attention, but have grown accustomed to
In both cases, you don’t deal with the root of the problem—you just apply the immediate fix over and over and over.. Small amounts of excess inventory or slow computer servers are problems in the workplace that you may not be able to easily identify.
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One of the best questions I was asked was about what kinds of really interesting troubleshooting problems I’ve had to deal with. What’s one of the most interesting things you’ve had to troubleshoot / do while maintaining a system?
The really interesting problems I’ve seen tend to be related to performance, networking, and distributed systems. Usually they require a combination of different knowledge to solve:
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Be warned that being an expert is more than understanding how a system is supposed to work. Expertise is gained by investigating why a system doesn’t work.
Troubleshooting is a critical skill for anyone who operates distributed computing systems—especially SREs—but it’s often viewed as an innate skill that some people have and others don’t. One reason for this assumption is that, for those who troubleshoot often, it’s an ingrained process; explaining how to troubleshoot is difficult, much like explaining how to ride a bike
Novices are often tripped up when troubleshooting because the exercise ideally depends upon two factors: an understanding of how to troubleshoot generically (i.e., without any particular system knowledge) and a solid knowledge of the system. While you can investigate a problem using only the generic process and derivation from first principles,58 we usually find this approach to be less efficient and less effective than understanding how things are supposed to work
Start failures can be organized into these categories:. – Deployment/Install issues – Easiest to identify but difficult to recover
– Performance issues – More common with older hardware, low-powered machines. Symptoms include: High CPU utilization, disk contention, memory resources
Crashes in Shell Experience Host or related can be found in System or Application event logs. This can be a code defect or related to missing or altered permissions to files or registry keys by a program or incorrect security tightening configurations
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Determining the most likely cause is a process of elimination—eliminating potential causes of a problem. Finally, troubleshooting requires confirmation that the solution restores the product or process to its working state.
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The hardest part of building software is not coding, it’s requirements
With all the articles about just how amazing all the developments in AI have been, there’s plenty of hand wringing around the possibility that we, as software developers, could soon be out of a job, replaced by artificial intelligence. They imagine all the business execs and product researchers will bypass most or all of their software developers and asking AI directly to build exactly what they think they want or need
Coding can be a challenge, but I’ve never had spent more than two weeks trying to figure out what is wrong with the code. Once you get the hang of the syntax, logic, and techniques, it’s a pretty straightforward process—most of the time
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Solving the World’s Hardest Problems
On a daily basis we are creating more data than we know what to do with. Every interaction online, and many offline, is being recorded, associated with metadata, and mined for information
There are companies that are using this increase in data to solve some of the hardest problems facing our world today: finding the cure for cancer, making our cars safer for our daily commutes, reducing food waste, helping developing nations track the spread of disease, the list goes on and on.. Executives in company boardrooms, whether at a small start-up or a Fortune 500, from across all industries talk daily about potential solutions to these pervasive problems
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What is troubleshooting and why is it important?
Troubleshooting is a systematic approach to problem-solving that is often used to find and correct issues with complex machines, electronics, computers and software systems. The first step in most troubleshooting methods is gathering information on the issue, such as an undesired behavior or a lack of expected functionality.
This can help identify component incompatibility issues and problems caused by third-party products.. Troubleshooting methodologies usually try to isolate a problem so that it can be examined
Troubleshooters initially look for common, known causes. For example, when a laptop won’t boot up, an obvious first step is to check whether the power cable is working
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– exploit, manipulate or violate the rights of others. – lack concern, regret or remorse about other people’s distress
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The roller coaster hesitates for a split second at the peak of its steep track after a long, slow climb. You know what’s about to happen — and there’s no way to avoid it now
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Juba traders shut shops, accused JCC of unnecessary fines and levies.
Juba traders shut shops, accused JCC of unnecessary fines and levies. Some traders in Juba have closed their shops in protest of what they call mistreatment by city authorities. Shops in Konyo-Konyo, Munuki, and Jebel markets are among those closed.
This comes a day after the traders accused Juba City Council of charging unnecessary fines and levying exorbitant taxes.
It will be recalled that traders earlier this month reacted to the directives of JCC to reduce price with skepticism and also complained of taxes and explained that prices of commodities in the market have not fallen. Though SSP gained, but no effect on the price of commodities.
The government was advised then to strengthen the taxation system adding that it should be in a position to know the origin of goods and their prices at the source.
But unfortunately, the traders recently voice out some of the challenges they faced. The traders say they are facing the huge challenge of being asked to pay fines for unnecessary reasons under the Juba City Council and the chamber of commerce.
This according to the traders is a contributing factor to the high price of commodity in the market.
According to an Eye Radio report seen by NCMP, some traders said they pay fines ranging from 50,000 SSP to 300,000 SSP depending on the size of the shop.