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Aeruginascin remains an understudied compound in psychedelic research.
This study provides more evidence for the entourage effect in magic mushrooms.
Denverites head to the polls on May 7, 2019, to decide whether to deprioritize enforcement of psilocybin mushroom penalties.
According to experience reports, magic mushrooms elicit more emotions and visual effects than 4-AcO-DMT (psilacetin).
Their effects are due to more than just how much psilocybin they contain.
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Starts for new homes rose 2.3 percent in August, continuing a trend of real estate improvements that have been steady yet slow in the U.S.
Bloomberg reported the jump was the best pace the new home construction market has posted in two years. The rate is equal to 750,000 homes of annual construction.
Arizona, which was at the forefront of the housing collapse, has seen increased gains in new and existing home sales. Those in the housing industry believe low mortgage rates and lower prices have driven sales up.


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GE Gas Turbines for Japan’s JS Asahi Destroyer
Two GE LM2500 marine gas turbines power the Japanese Maritime Self Defense Forces (JMSDF) newest destroyer JS Asahi (DD119). This first of two new destroyers in the JMSDF’s Asahi-class destroyer program was recently commissioned by the JMSDF. The ship was built by Mitsubishi Heavy Industries (MHI) at its Nagasaki Shipyard & Machinery Works in Japan. “We work in concert with IHI, our longstanding partner in Japan, to supply LM2500 marine gas turbines to the JMSDF for this new destroyer and other surface combatant programs,” said GE’s Brien Bolsinger, Vice President, Marine Operations.
Tomlin Named Executive VP, CFO of Admiral Valve
Admiral Valve, LLC, parent company of CPV and manufacturer of CPV high pressure valves and fittings for industrial gas, petrochemical and shipbuilding industry applications, named Kelly Tomlin as executive vice president and chief financial officer. Tomlin, who had held the position of chief financial officer at CPV for the past four years, will assume the expanded role of executive vice president as a key member of the CPV leadership team. This appointment comes just after CPV Manufacturing named David London as president, further positioning the valves and fittings leader for future growth.
GE Gas Turbines Power Japanese Destroyer
GE's Marine Solutions reports that the Japan Maritime Self Defense Force (JMSDF) commissioned its second Izumo-class helicopter-carrying destroyer. The new JS Kaga (DDH 184) is powered by four GE LM2500 marine gas turbines, and was commissioned at the Japan Marine United Corporation shipyard in Yokohama on March 22, 2017. First-in-class JS Izumo (DDH 183) and JS Kaga are the largest surface combatants in the JMSDF fleet. Both feature a powerful and reliable combined diesel and LM2500 gas turbine propulsion system, with the gas turbines using GE’s integrated electronic controls.
nexAir Further Expands Its Southeast US Footprint
Distributor of atmospheric gases and welding supplies, Memphis-based nexAir LLC, announced its merger with 23 Praxair Distribution Southeast, LLC (PDSE) branches located in Florida and southeast Georgia and the acquisition of two Praxair Distribution, Inc. (PDI) branches in eastern Georgia. The transaction closed on December 31, 2015, and nexAir assumed operations of the 25 branches as of January 4, 2016. PDSE was formed in 1997 as the result of a joint venture between PDI and the George W. Fowler Company, a long time industrial gas distributor in Florida owned by the William B. Porter family. The family will take an ownership interest in nexAir with the closing of this transaction. PDSE will become a wholly-owned subsidiary of nexAir.
GE Gas Turbines for Japan's New Warship
GE's Marine Solutions announced it will provide IHI, Tokyo, Japan, with two LM2500 aeroderivative marine gas turbines for the Japan Maritime Self Defense Force's (JMSDF) new 8,200-ton class Aegis destroyer. “GE's LM family of gas turbines are already part of numerous JMSDF ships, most recently the Izumo-class DDH helicopter carriers and 5,000-ton class destroyer programs,” said Brien Bolsinger, Vice President, Marine Operations, GE, Evendale, Ohio. “By using our marine gas turbines, the JMSDF benefits from long term support, operational efficiency and commonality within their fleet.
HHI, GE Win AIP for Gas Turbine-powered Carrier
Hyundai Heavy Industries announced today that the company has jointly developed world’s first gas turbine-powered 174,000 m3 LNG carrier with GE Aviation and Marine (GE), a leading industrial gas turbine maker, and has secured Approval in Principle (AIP) on the vessel from the UK-based Lloyd’s Register. The IMO Tier III-compliant 174,000 m3 LNG carrier is equipped with GE’s gas turbine-based Combined Gas turbine Electric and Steam system (COGES 2.0). The vessel is expected to…
Bestobell Bags HHI's Valve Order
Bestobell Marine, a world leading supplier of cryogenic valves for ships, has won a major new order from Hyundai Heavy Industries (HHI) in South Korea to supply valves for two new vessels. Bestobell’s Globe and Check valves will be used within vessels being manufactured for Greek shipowner, Gaslog. This latest order is the result of a number of years of product development by Bestobell Marine to provide flanged Globe and Check valves to meet HHI’s unique specification. This involved a great deal of innovation to create new patterns and tooling for casting and machining the valve bodies…
Bestobell Extends Valve Range
Bestobell Marine, part of the President Engineering Group Ltd. now offers both butt weld and flanged connections for all its Globe and Check valves. These valves range from small (DN15) to large (DN350). Valves with flanged connections are particularly in demand with the Japanese and Korean shipbuilding companies, as they are designed for ease of installation premised by less welding. To make the product development process quicker and more efficient, Bestobell Marine used a 3D modeling program…
BG Group Selects Rolls-Royce Trent 60 DLE
Rolls-Royce is proud to announce that BG Group has selected the Trent 60 DLE industrial gas turbine as the driver for the main refrigeration compressors in the proposed Lake Charles LNG Export project in Louisiana, USA. BG Group and Rolls-Royce have also agreed the terms of a Long Term Service Agreement covering the support and maintenance of the equipment for up to 25 years that will help deliver high levels of availability for this important LNG plant. Both the equipment and service contracts are expected to be activated in the first half of 2015…
Bestobell to Extend Valve Choice to Customers
Bestobell Marine, part of the President Engineering Group Ltd, has innovated within its range, which means it can now offer both butt weld and flanged connections for all its Globe and Check valves. These valves range from small (DN15) to large (DN350), allowing Bestobell Marine to offer greater flexibility to its customers. Valves with flanged connections are particularly in demand with the Japanese and Korean shipbuilding companies, as they are easier to install and involve less welding.
Technip Wins Contract for industrial Gas Complex in Kochi, India
Technip was awarded by Air Products a contract to provide project management, as well as engineering, procurement and construction management (EPCM) services for a new industrial gas complex for Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited – Kochi Refinery (BPCL-KR) located in the state of Kerala, India. Being built on a “Build-Own-Operate” basis (BOO), the industrial gas complex of Air Products is designed to cater to the requirement of industrial gases (Hydrogen, Nitrogen and Oxygen) of BPCL-KR for its Integrated Refinery Expansion Project (IREP)…
Bestobell Exhibits LNG Technology
Bestobell Valves, part of the President Engineering Group (PEGL), attended the Gastech 2014 exhibition in South Korea recently and said it had a great response from visitors across the globe, including a significant number from South Korea and Japan. The company showcased its cryogenic valves, which are already widely used for industrial gas, LNG marine and land-based LNG (liquefied natural gas) applications across the world. This included demonstrating its DN100 Globe Valve with pneumatic actuator and its DN25 Miniature Needle Globe Valves…
Korea's HHI Shows Diverse LNG Carrier Models at Gastech
Hyundai Heavy Industries (HHI), claimed to be the world’s biggest shipbuilder, and the only one in Korea capable of constructing both Membrane type and Moss type LNG carriers, informs it will exhibit at the upcoming Gastech 2014 show in Gyeonggi Province, South Korea. The shipbuilder says it has taken the lead in introducing cutting-edge LNG-related ships, and developing independent LNG storage system and technology. It will show models of an LNG carrier, an LNG FPSO and an LNG FSRU at the event.
Two Offshore Industry Contracts for Rolls-Royce
Rolls-Royce will supply Petrobras with advanced maintenance and repair services to support fifteen Rolls-Royce RB211-G62 industrial gas turbine power generation units which are installed on four Petrobras oil platforms operating in the petroleum rich, pre-salt Campos Basin. The four Petrobras platforms, which together can produce over 500,000 barrels of oil per day, or 25 per cent of Brazil's entire output, are reliant on nearly 375MW of Rolls-Royce generated power to maintain a consistently high production output.
Offshore, Equipment & Partnerships, too
W&O caps a busy year with two additional deals intended to penetrate the busy offshore markets with cutting edge products. For many, the recently announced W&O Supply partnership agreements might come as just another piece of news in the busy marine markets. For starters, however, W&O Supply is now the exclusive sales agent for PG Marine Group – Ing Per Gjerdrum AS – in North America. Separately, Bestobell Valves, part of the President Engineering Group (PEGL), also named W&O Supply as its exclusive distributor for Bestobell Valves in North America.
Bestobell Valves Used on High-speed LNG Ferry
Bestobell Valves, part of the President Engineering Group (PEGL), has supplied valves to what has become the fastest LNG (liquefied natural gas) fuelled ferry ever built. The specialist cryogenic valve manufacturer produced 70 globe, check and thermal relief valves, which were supplied to Chart Ferox, a company based in the Czech Republic, which manufactured the fuel system for the ferry. Bestobell Valves has enjoyed a long working relationship of over 20 years with Chart Ferox, a company which specializes in the manufacture of cryogenic storage vessels.
Siemens Receives Major Order for Russian LNG Project
Siemens will deliver the key components for a power station that is going to supply the future Yamal LNG (Liquified Natural Gas) production plant in Northern Russia with electricity and heat. The Siemens scope of supply comprises the design, manufacture, factory testing, delivery, installation and commissioning of eight SGT-800 industrial gas turbines as well as nine step-up transformers. Four of these turbines will additionally be equipped with waste heat recovery units. The power plant will have an electrical output of 376 megawatts (MWe). The order has been placed by the Russian engineering company Technopromexport (TPE), which is a wholly owned subsidiary of Rostec State Corporation.
Rolls-Royce Secures £100 Million Contract
Rolls-Royce, a global power systems company, has announced an order worth more than £100 million to supply integrated power and propulsion systems for seven offshore drilling vessels in Brazil. The ships will be built at the Atlântico Sul shipyard for Brazilian oil company Petrobras. Rolls-Royce will equip each of the seven vessels, which will satisfy local content requirements, with six large thrusters and six Bergen diesel generator sets. Together, the systems will be used to propel the vessels to and from drill sites and to accurately maintain their positioning during drilling operations. Tony Wood, Rolls-Royce, President – Marine said: “We are delighted to announce this significant order in Brazil for our new customer, Atlântico Sul.
No Hands ISR Project Involves US/Japan Firms
MSHIP Co., a San Diego naval design firm joins with Uemura Seisakusyo Co., Ltd. of Japan on the project. MSHIP has designed the next generation high-speed military platform — Stiletto ISR (Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance) — which will focus on future warfare with extensive use of unmanned systems. The Stiletto ISR, a mothership for unmanned systems, will offer easy launch, support and retrieval of unmanned vehicles. MSHIP's products, including the Stiletto ISR, received great response at the 2012 Japan International Aerospace Exhibition.
Caterpillar Offer 3500C Tier 3 Marine Power Solutions
Caterpillar Marine Power Systems is pleased to announce starting in January 2012, the legendary Cat 3500C marine engines will enter full production meeting United States EPA Tier 3 regulations. Cat 3500C Tier 3 compliant offerings will include propulsion, auxiliary and diesel electric propulsion (DEP) engines. All Cat 3500C offerings will not require after treatment modules to meet Tier 3 regulations as a result of incorporating innovative fuel and air system modifications into the design of the engines. “We’re pleased to offer our customers impacted by the United States EPA regulations a timely, comprehensive power solution that doesn’t require after treatment or sacrifice performance,” said Bob Hallengren, Caterpillar Marine Power Systems Product and Application Manager.
Waller Marine Installs Floating Power Generation Barges, Venezuela
Waller Marine, Inc. announced the successful installation of its recently constructed floating power generation barges into a prepared basin at Tacoa, Venezuela. The two 171 MW barges, each supporting a GE 7FA dual fuel industrial gas turbine, will quickly be connected to the grid and soon supply much needed power to Caracas. The basin will be closed from the ocean this week for the installation of two large structural caissons, each having dimensions of 115 ft long by 16 ft wide by 26 ft high and 450 tons, which will be positioned at the entrance of the basin to house the power barges.
Lasco Logger Pool gets Bigger
The Lasco Logger Pool, already one of the world’s largest logger fleets, just got bigger, with the announcement that two of SINCERE STEAMSHIP CORP.’s newly built logger ships, the Alpha Venture and the East Tender, have been placed in the Lasco Logger Pool. SINCERE, a management company in Taipei, TAIWAN, operates thirteen ships in its fleet, including seven newbuildings, committed two new “Kanda 28’s” to the Pool, which is commercially managed by Lasco. SINCERE will perform its own technical management of its vessels. In commenting on the announcement, Mr. Kenneth M. Novack went on to call attention to Lasco’s constant efforts to improve its capabilities to make forward fixtures and reduce ballast legs, aggressively positioning cargo opportunities.
Rolls-Royce Invests in Future of Engineering
Rolls-Royce has donated a 501-K5A industrial gas turbine to The George Washington University’s School of Engineering and Applied Science (SEAS). GW Engineering students will use the gas turbine to develop a finite element computer model and conduct analysis in jet engine failure preventions as well as a range of other topics. They will also use digitized data from the 501-K5 to help create a generic engine model. The engine will be housed at the University’s National Crash Analysis Center (NCAC) in Ashburn, VA. It was formally unveiled at a ceremony yesterday. “ We view this donation as an investment in future engineers and in the future of engineering,” said Pat Marolda, President, Rolls-Royce Naval Marine and SEAS alumnus.

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[China] China has achieved all-round enhancement in the IP sector over past decade
China has seen steady improvement in its intellectual property sector over the past decade, according to “2019 China Intellectual Property Development Evaluation Report” released by the China National Intellectual Property Administration (CNIPA) on 14 September 2020.
The report evaluated China's IP development from four perspectives - innovation, application, protection and environment. The year of 2010 was set as the base period while the four indexes and the comprehensive IP development index were set at 100. Results showed that the country's comprehensive IP development index has increased over the past 10 years. The figure for 2019 was 279.2, rose by 8.4% on a year-on-year basis.
The report demonstrated that China has achieved all-round enhancement in the IP sector, which can be attributed to effective strategies and people's combined efforts, said Han Xiucheng, director of the IP development research center at CNIPA.
Among the four perspectives, innovation has developed rapidly since 2013 with the index reporting an average annual increase of 15 %. In 2019, the number of granted patents increased to 354,000 and the number of registered trademarks exceeded 6 million.
The country has also made remarkable progress in its IP environment with revised regulations and laws, improved services and enhanced awareness, said the report. The IP environment index rose to 297.4 last year
As for IP application and utilization, the index increased sharply to 234.8 in 2018 and remained flat last year. IP applications have boosted the country's economic growth, according to the report. Statistics show that the added value of China's patent-intensive industries reached 10.7 trillion yuan ($1.57 trillion) in 2018, accounting for 11.6 percent of that year's GDP.
With reference to regional performance, eastern areas outperformed central, northeastern and western areas in terms of overall IP development in 2019. Shanghai, Jiangsu, Beijing, Zhejiang and Shandong were the country's top performers.
According to the report, the greatest gap between provinces was in IP environment. More efforts should be made to strengthen IP services and raise public awareness in rural areas, Han said. Additionally, while a huge number of patents and trademarks have been utilized in rural areas, they did not bring considerable economic benefits as expected. "This is a common problem found in most provinces, which indicates both IP quality and business environment need to be enhanced," Han said.
From the international perspective, the report selected 40 sample countries and compared their overall IP development from 2014 to 2018. Japan topped the list in 2018, followed by the United States and Switzerland. China make it to the top 8 in 2018 from 20th in 2014.
China's international influence in the IP sector has expanded greatly in recent years, said the report. According to the World Intellectual Property Organization, China became the top source of international patent applications filed via the Patent Cooperation Treaty in 2019, surpassing the United States which had ranked 1st for more than 40 years.
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In the lead up to this year’s Super Bowl, Porsche came out with a great ad packed with a bunch of already revealed 992-based 911s while briefly showing a new mysterious version. That was believed to be the new GT3, and about eight months later, the track-focused derivative from Zuffenhausen still hasn’t been revealed. We’ve seen a bunch of other new 911 flavors since then, but the GT3 is still a no-show.
Oddly enough, a new teaser for an upcoming 911 is out. Although it doesn’t come straight from Porsche, we’re pretty sure it has the company’s full support. Listed by the Petersen Museum on Bring A Trailer is a build slot for a “new GT variant” set to be unveiled late January 2021. When we say build slot, we literally mean that as the listing only refers to the allocation slot, not the actual car, options, and taxes.
At the moment of writing, the no-reserve listing has garnered 20 bids, with the highest one standing at $5,392. It’s programmed to end in two days and all the proceeds will be distributed to the Petersen Museum’s “annual educational programs, restoration efforts, and strategic initiatives.” We’re dealing with a non-transferable build slot for a car representing “the product of years of testing and work by Porsche’s Weissach engineers to bring the car from the track to the streets.”
The listing on Bring A Trailer also includes a teaser image of the intriguing Porsche 911 GT version. What could it be? We’re tempted to believe it’s not the standard GT3 or the spicy GT3 RS since it’s missing the large rear wing. Using this logic, we could be looking at the GT3 Touring with a subtle spoiler lip, unless the company has developed yet another member of the ever-growing 911 lineup.
Whatever this is, it’s certainly not a fully electric 911 given the Turbo-esque side air intakes revealing it still packs a combustion engine behind the seats. It also doesn’t seem to have the ducktail spoiler we saw on a prototype in early June since it doesn’t seem to stick out as much. With the listing specifically saying it’s a GT of some sort, hiding underneath the cover is a lightweight machine tailored to the circuit.
We're hoping Porsche will come out with a teaser of its own in the coming days or weeks that will help us decipher the mystery.

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One day after work last month, Tom Otieno* went to a shopping centre in Nairobi to pick up groceries before heading home. He got a call from someone he had been chatting to for a week on Grindr, a social networking app for gay, bi, trans and queer people. The man had already tried ringing several times during the day while Otieno was with colleagues and was keen to meet.
Otieno, 29, mentioned where he was but said that he did not want to see the man. Then, as he was heading to his car, he got another call. As he answered it, someone approached him and said they were a police officer. Seconds later, two other officers joined him and surrounded Otieno.
“One of them had this envelope,” he says. “He was getting papers out of the envelope and looking at them and then at me. I saw it was a chat [from Grindr] and I saw my face on it. I knew I had been set up.”
The police asked him to get in their car to “help with an investigation”. Otieno refused and they accused him of having sex with a minor and started getting violent. “One tried to cuff me by force. Then he punched me on the chest and bent me over the car bonnet.”
Otieno agreed to go with them as long as they did not handcuff him. Once in the car, he realised they were taking a longer route to the station and started to panic.
“I felt I was going to die. A few months ago, I heard a transgender person was found dead and word went round that it was the police,” he says.
Tom refused to hand over his phone to the police, even though they asked, because he knew he had done nothing wrong and they had not officially arrested him. He started to call friends, one of whom got in touch with a lawyer from the National Gay and Lesbian Human Rights Commission (NGLHRC). She rang Otieno and said she would meet him at the police station.
Once the police knew a lawyer was involved, they took Otieno to the station but not before threatening him and demanding money to “make everything go away”.
Otieno’s experience on social media sites or dating apps of being “catfished” – as using a fake identity to lure someone online is known – by people intending to extort money is common among members of the LGBTQ+ community in Kenya.
With section 162 of the colonial-era penal code criminalising sexual acts deemed “unnatural”, there are fertile grounds for the practice to thrive. Activists want social media companies to take action to stamp out the extortion.
Kenya’s high court rejected a bid to repeal the law criminalising gay sex in 2019. There is another move to repeal section 162, which is at the root of this issue, now waiting to be heard in the court of appeal.
Njeri Gateru, executive director of NGLHRC, says: “The existence of laws that criminalise homosexuality create a landscape where anyone attracted to someone of the same gender is seen to belong to a lesser place in society, and as a criminal. That creates room for people to take advantage of queer individuals.”
According to Gateru, cases of blackmail and extortion are increasing, methods are becoming more sophisticated, and while this type of crime used to be limited to Nairobi, it has now spread to other areas of the country.
Exact figures on its prevalence are hard to come by and Gateru estimates that only about 10% of cases are reported. The NGLHRC legal aid centre has dealt with 679 such cases since its inception in 2013. Other LGBTQ+ organisations in the country say they have anecdotal evidence of thousands of such cases.
Otieno, who works in finance, was aware enough of his rights that he questioned the police officers’ actions and rebuffed their efforts to extort bribes from him. Once he arrived at the station and met his lawyer, the minor the police claimed had wanted to press charges against him was suddenly unavailable. Otieno was not arrested or charged.
Many other members of the LGBTQ+ community have ended up in dire situations after being catfished on social media and dating sites. Lawyers and caseworkers have reported cases where people have been beaten so severely that they required hospital treatment and some almost died. Others have been raped and robbed at gunpoint. Many have been forced to empty their bank accounts and pay bribes amounting to tens of thousands of pounds to their blackmailers. Perpetrators include police officers, but also other officials and members of the public.
Bruno Shioso, speaking for the National Police Service, says these claims are “suspicious”.
“Police don’t stalk citizens on social media. I don’t understand what the motivation would be,” he claims.
Kelly Kigera, of the emergency security response team at the Gay and Lesbian Coalition of Kenya, says blackmailers approach members of the LGBTQ+ community online, sometimes using “cute” fake pictures, to chat and gain their trust before arranging to meet. Sometimes they will take compromising pictures or videos, which they use to threaten to expose their victim’s sexual orientation.
Other people report police officers storming into their homes, threatening them with prosecution under section 162. Kigera adds: “They take your phone, contacts, passwords. They see other gay men you’ve been talking to, and trace them using other platforms.”
The pandemic has made everything worse, says Gateru: “There has been such a loss of income and livelihoods from within the community and some people have resorted to these means to try to make a living for themselves.”
Activists say it is important to educate police officers about the rights of the LGBTQ+ community to try to avoid this happening. Gateru says she has made five allegations of misconduct to the Independent Policing Oversight Authority (IPOA) over the past two years. “Very little is done,” she says. “It’s very frustrating.”
A spokesperson for the IPOA denies this: “The authority is not in receipt of any complaint falling within the ambit of police targeting individuals as a result of their sexual affiliation.”
Many question whether the social media companies are doing enough to protect users. Gateru says: “It’s a very slow response from some sites, even when we report instances of blackmail. Action taken is minimal to none.”
A Grindr spokesperson says: “We are always saddened to hear about the difficult and sometimes tragic experiences that our community members have experienced both online and off.”
He says that Grindr has published a security guide and safety tips and has weekly in-app messages to remind users to exercise caution in all aspects of life in countries where it is illegal to be gay. In Kenya, those messages include links to the NGLHRC.
In Nairobi, Otieno is still recovering from his ordeal. Friends have since told him similar stories of abuse and extortion. He wants social media and dating sites to do more.
“I really think they should do a lot more when it comes to eliminating such characters,” he says. “For most of us in Africa, [these sites] are the only avenue where we can meet people of our type.
“If they are now a threat to us, something must be done,” he adds. “You can’t put people’s lives on ransom.”
*Name has been changed to protect his identity
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Nonfiction accounts explaining the shared interests and collusion between drug barons, U.S. agencies and the Mexican government seem to be published every few months. Yet not every book is written by an investigative journalist working under threats of death and under the constant protection of armed bodyguards.
Mexican newspaper reporter Anabel Hernández won't keep quiet. She has been quoted as saying "corruption grows through silence," so it makes sense she would raise a literary megaphone as loudly condemning as Narcoland: The Mexican Drug Lords and Their Godfathers. The result of five years of gumshoeing (or in this case, powder-footing), Narcoland isolates and then assembles puzzle pieces that only now, 30 years after Iran-Contra, form a clear picture of how a bunch of illiterate peasants went on to become some of the most powerful and wealthiest people in the world—enough so to be recognized by Forbes magazine, anyway.
Hernández deserves recognition, too. For the most part, she's getting it. Narcoland is an explosive success in Mexico, selling 170,000 copies upon publication and earning her the 2012 Golden Pen of Freedom from the World Association of Newspapers and News Publishers. When I'm lazy about it, I describe Hernández to my political junkie friends as the Jeremy Scahill (Blackwater, Dirty Wars) of the Latin American drug beat. But it doesn't express the balls it takes to show the doings of cartels and federal agencies.
Testicular fortitude aside, Narcoland (translated into English by Iain Bruce) never reaches the level of pop journalism. In the U.S., the book's publisher is Verso, a leftist press known for its "radical" stance. Engaging the prose, I can see why a mainstream house might've passed on it. Many passages, especially in the early chapters, present a blizzard of names and locations. Snow-blinded, I often found myself rereading the same three pages several times, making notes in the book's margins as if decoding a sensitive and complex amicus curiae. An example, from a paragraph chosen at random:
n March 7, 1999, José Alfredo Andrade Bojorges, a thirty-seven-year-old trial lawyer with a master's degree in criminology, gave public prosecutor Gerardo Vázquez a very different account to that of Carrillo Olea of how the Attorney General's Office (PGR) had learnt of El Chapo Guzmán's whereabouts.
torytelling instincts and narrative compression are subsumed under the weight of facts and specificity. Indeed, Hernández doesn't just name names; she provides all four monikers and throws in a person's age at that moment in time and what they had studied in graduate school. I'm not suggesting journalists be required to read a Tom Clancy (R.I.P.) thriller before sitting down to pen a muckraker. But it might help.
Of course, Narcoland is designed as a serious, lives-in-the-balance exposé, not a New York Times chart-topper from the Norman Mailer school of commercial journalism. In this way, Hernández succeeds marvelously. Her re-contextualized account of how Iran-Contra (and witless turncoat Oliver North) set the stage for the proliferation of drugs in the U.S. and for the bloodshed in Mexico (100,000 dead from cartel violence since 2006) is riveting. So is her rundown of CIA collusion with drug lords in financing the Contras to the tune of tens of millions, and her sickening description of dope-baron Guzmán's Viagra-fueled, rape-happy antics in, of all places, prison. (Really, don't read the section "El Chapo's women" after dinner.)
El Chapo is, for the most part, Narcoland's central figure. Hernández doesn't simply tag Guzmán as a born monster. She knows where he comes from—the cannabis and poppy fields of La Tuna, where, as a 6-year-old, instead of attending school he harvested poppies and picked marijuana with a razor blade and little food or water.
There's plenty of blame to go around for the way in which drug violence in Mexico has been persistently nurtured and tacitly approved. Hernández isn't timid about assigning that blame. While the prose quality isn't enough to recommend this book to everyone, I urge readers with an interest in learning about what went wrong and why during the last 10 years of compromised policies to pick it up. Those of us living near the violence are well served by the efforts of journalists like Hernández.
Narcoland: The Mexican Drug Lords and Their Godfathers
By Anabel Hernández
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Can COVID-19 trigger diabetes?
Editor’s note: As what we know about COVID-19 evolves, so could the information in this story. Find our most recent COVID-19 articles here and learn the latest in COVID-19 prevention at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Some photos and videos on this site were filmed prior to the COVID-19 outbreak or may not reflect current physical distancing and/or masking guidelines.
As we continue to learn more about COVID-19, we’re finding that some recovering patients face another concerning diagnosis: diabetes.
It’s unclear whether COVID-19 itself causes the rise in blood sugar that indicates diabetes, but it’s more likely that it brings problems to the surface in people who are already at risk. And it’s estimated that millions of Americans are at risk. As many as 37 million Americans have type 2 diabetes and another 96 million have prediabetes, and many of them don’t know it.
Why blood sugar levels rise in some COVID-19 patients
A rise in blood sugar associated with COVID-19 can most likely be attributed to one of two things: the “inflammation cascade” that COVID-19 can cause throughout the body, or the use of steroids to bring that inflammation into check. Both are linked to insulin resistance, which can lead to higher blood sugar levels.
Insulin is produced by the pancreas and allows the body to absorb sugar from the foods we eat. If the body is unable to create or fully use insulin, sugar levels can rise and, over time, lead to diabetes and other serious health problems.
When those higher sugar levels appear alongside COVID-19, it’s likely they were already high or about to tip the scales. Think of COVID-19 inflammation and steroid treatment as stress tests for the pancreas: If the pancreas can’t handle the stress, it can’t produce enough insulin to keep blood sugar levels down.
If you don’t have risk factors for diabetes, you probably won’t experience a blood sugar spike associated with COVID-19 or steroid treatment.
How long do blood sugar levels remain elevated?
A recent study showed that 41% of hospitalized COVID-19 patients with newly diagnosed diabetes had normal or slightly above average blood sugar levels about one year after they recovered. If you have COVID-19 and develop a temporary rise in blood sugar, it could mean you’ll never face diabetes. But it also could mean the diabetes is in remission, or on hold. This is a signal that diabetes is in your future, so take steps now to slow its progression.
How to keep blood sugar in check
A temporary high blood sugar level is a warning sign, especially if you have risk factors.
Be proactive and monitor your blood sugar level by having it checked by a health care professional at least once a year. Beyond that, the key is to be as healthy as possible. And “healthy” means eating heart healthy and being physically active. You don’t have to join a gym or run a marathon, but increasing physical activity helps to decrease insulin and give the pancreas a longer life.
If you’ve fallen prey to the “COVID-15” weight gain associated with lockdown and working from home, you could be at risk of developing type 2 diabetes sooner. Research has shown that dropping 15 pounds can dramatically slow the progression of type 2 diabetes.
And if you have risk factors, don’t just accept that developing diabetes is inevitable and there’s nothing you can do to prevent it. You have control over when you develop diabetes, but you have to actively participate in the process, so don’t give up. If you feel like you’re not doing well due to the stress of the pandemic, you can start over again.
Does this happen only with COVID-19?
High blood sugar can be referred to as hyperglycemia, and there has long been talk about “stress hyperglycemia” — a rise in blood sugar levels in patients with acute illnesses. The pancreas can’t handle the stress during the illness; but hopefully it’s healthy enough to keep functioning adequately when the patient goes back to everyday life. Data on cardiology patients shows that about one-third to one-half of patients have normal blood sugar levels three to six months after experiencing stress hyperglycemia.
If you already have diabetes, take precautions
If your blood sugar levels indicate late pre-diabetes or diabetes, that sugar is potentially impairing the ability of your immune system to work. COVID-19 can make it worse, and you’re at risk for hospitalization and serious complications from the disease. Getting vaccinated is the best way to protect yourself. If you’re not vaccinated, consider the potential risks before spending time in any crowds.
And stay on top of your diabetes. Check your sugar regularly to monitor for any changes over time.


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The original Yiddish gender-bender, Yentl is reimagined in the first new adaptation of the iconic story since the Barbra Streisand 1983 musical film.
Gender identity, religious and sexual politics, and traditional Yiddish culture collide in this bold and contemporary adaptation, presented by one of Melbourne's most exciting new theatre companies, the Kadimah Yiddish Theatre (The Ghetto Cabaret, Durkh A Modne Gloz/Through A Strange Lens).
Set in a Polish shtetl in 1870, Yentl is the story of a young woman who defies Jewish orthodox tradition by secretly studying religious scripture. When her beloved father dies, Yentl runs away from her village dressed as a man in order to keep studying. Calling herself Anshl, she meets a student, Avigdor, who invites her to join his yeshiva. But when Avigdor introduces Anshl to the woman he loves, Hodes, Anshl’s life takes a surprising and dangerous turn. Soon, a fragile love triangle emerges as Yentl falls in love with both Avigdor and Hodes, and Avigdor finds himself attracted to the boy he believes is Anshl.
Directed by acclaimed theatre-maker Gary Abrahams (33 Variations and The Ghetto Cabaret for Kadimah Yiddish Theatre) and Assistant Director Virginia Proud, Yentl headlines a year-long calendar of events celebrating Kadimah’s 110 years of continuous theatre, language and cultural programs.

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The Russian/Ukrainian/NATO geopolitics is keeping nerves strained in the markets this morning, so there has been a push into the safe-haven currencies. The German trade balance data will also be a worry for investors looking for longer-lasting economic recovery and rate hikes in the Euro Area.
The German Federal Statistical Office (Destatis) revealed in its report this morning that the country's non-adjusted foreign trade surplus came to €7.0 billion in December 2021. It came to €6.8 billion in calendar-adjusted terms. The overall surplus in 2021 was €173.3 billion.
In November, exports increased by 0.9% over November, and 15.6% over the same period in 2020. The imports grew by 4.7% month-over-month and 27.8% year-over-year to €110.0 billion. Overall, exports reached €1.375 billion in 2021, and imports reached €1.202 billion.
From looking back across the last 12 months it is clear to see the trade surplus has diminished dramatically. This is also the 3rd consecutive month of decline. If the trend continues Europe’s economic engine will be going in reverse.
In comparison, the United States is a net importer and its trade deficit in goods and services increased 1.8% in December from the previous month's revised figure to $80.7 billion, according to the United States Bureau of Economic Analysis. There was an increase of $3.2 billion in the goods deficit to $101.4 billion and an increase of $1.8 billion in the services surplus to $20.7 billion, contributing to the rise in the deficit.
The EURUSD has pulled away from the recent highs having just tagged the previous significant high of 1.14825 and possibly setting up for a more aggressive break higher. I am still of the mind that we come back to the middle of the range and the 1.1300 level.
The EURGBP is also potentially building market structure for a trend reversal but found resistance at the 61.8% Fibonacci retracement.
The German 30-year Bond auction will be completed later this morning. The German 30-year yield reached a new high for this quarter yesterday but is trading slightly lower in early London session trading today at 0.468%. The German 1, 2, 3 & 5-year yields are all negative.
If the yields begin to fall again, this could accelerate the decline in the euro and that scenario became more likely when ECB’s Villeroy said in a speech yesterday that the market reaction to the ECB meeting the week before may have been too strong.
Congress passed a stopgap funding bill last night to avoid a government shutdown. Keeping federal agencies funded until March 31 was approved by a vote of 272-162, which gives lawmakers more time to reach an agreement on a longer-term spending bill. The legislation is headed to the Senate floor next. During January the Federal Government was taxing more than it was spending, creating a surplus for the first time in a couple of decades. This has now reverted to being a deficit and this should once again prop up risk assets like US equities indices.
The forex heatmap is building a green band in the middle so a mixed day to start the London session. Like the yen, the Swiss franc is being canceled by the Aussie and Kiwi strength, I am looking for the weakness in the euro and strength in the British pound to work out today with a continuation lower in the EURGBP.


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Injured Hoosiers optimistic for Chattanooga on Thursday
DES MOINES, Iowa -- Each of Indiana's injured players, save James Blackmon Jr., expressed optimism Wednesday at his availability for the No. 5 seed Hoosiers' NCAA tournament opener.
Sophomore guard Robert Johnson (high ankle sprain), freshman forward Juwan Morgan (recurring shoulder injury) and junior forward Collin Hartman (unspecified arm/wrist problem) all said in IU's open locker room session at Wells Fargo Arena that they believe they will be able to play Thursday, when the Hoosiers face Chattanooga.
Johnson is the longest-term concern, having been sidelined since Indiana's Feb. 20 win over Purdue.
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He warmed up for the Hoosiers' Big Ten tournament game against Michigan, but did not play. Now, with an extra week of rest and rehabilitation, Johnson said he believes he will be ready for the Mocs..
"Yesterday and today, I went the whole time (in practice) and it didn’t feel any more sore than it usually is after I do conditioning or things like that. That was definitely a good sign," Johnson said. "Having that extra week made it that much more strong."
Hartman appeared in a team picture posted on social media this week wearing a brace on his right hand, but said Wednesday that he isn't bothered by it. He participated in most of Indiana's open practice with tape on his right wrist.
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"I just fell on it wrong. It just got really sore after, and then I kind of went back and got treatment over these last few days. A lot of ice and stuff," Hartman said. "It feels good and ready to go."
Morgan, whose shoulder problem has recurred several times this season, has begun wearing a brace on his left shoulder, the same one he injured late in the season against Iowa and Maryland.
The freshman forward's defensive minutes as a rotation player have proved crucial for Indiana this winter. He's hopeful he can provide them against Chattanooga on Thursday.
"We're just managing it, trying to keep it as strong as it can be," Morgan said.
Johnson's absence has been glaring, especially with Blackmon sidelined since December with a torn right ACL.
Beat writer Q&A: More on Chattanooga, IU's NCAA opponent
Grad transfer guard Nick Zeisloft has filled Johnson's spot in the starting lineup. But a guard shortage could prove problematic against the press-happy Mocs, who force a turnover on better than one in five possessions.
Handling that press will be critical, making Johnson's potential return all the more important.
"That’s one of the things it’s gonna come down to, taking care of the ball and executing against that press," Johnson said. "The trainers have done a good job of really ratcheting up my conditioning these past couple weeks so that, when I get back, the turnaround won't be that great. I think I’ll be prepared to play.
Follow IndyStar reporter Zach Osterman on Twitter: @ZachOsterman.
Indiana vs. Chattanooga, 7:10 p.m. Thursday, CBS

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Rejoining forces after many years of silence, AGATHODAIMON’s long-awaited comeback album, The Seven, is one not to miss! The bittersweet seventh record of the German dark metal force will drop this Friday, March 18 via Napalm Records. The brand new ten-track offering stays true to their old-school spirit and hits with new vigor, one hard to pigeonhole due to its widespread musical styles, creating gloomy atmospheres with sharp growls and insane clear vocals.
After unveiling the massively intense first single “Ain’t Death Grand”, followed by gloomy “Wolf Within”, the gates of darkness are calling you to enter once more with the infernal third offering “Kyrie/Gloria”. The track stomps towards heavy doom metal, conjuring a black mass with creeping darkness and desperate screams turning into harsh black metal parts, all topped by the outstanding guest appearance of Benighted frontman Julien Truchan. “Kyrie/Gloria” comes along with an atmospherically fitting music video shot within the impressive scenery of Arenfels Castle, Germany. AGATHODAIMON are ringing the bell for one last dance with the devil before The Seven is finally unleashed.
AGATHODAIMON on “Kyrie/Gloria”:“This is one of the most extreme songs on our album. Blast beats meet excessive Doom Metal riffs… We love the intense atmosphere evoked here – the song has an awesome groove, and we’re really looking forward to playing it live. Oh, and we highly suggest checking out the video clip we did for this one!”
Formed in 1995 and entering the scene with their debut, Blacken the Angel, in 1998, bandleader Sathonys was temporarily forced to put AGATHODAIMON on hold in 2014 due to private circumstances. But the irrevocable fire of the band and their fans never went out, seeking a reawakening of this sonic, seething beast. The unit’s massive new outburst, The Seven, reveals extreme soundscapes amid a captivating concoction of evil, provoking, cutting dark metal and heroic symphonic black metal in the style of bands like Cradle of Filth and Carach Angren, but with their unique and very own multifaceted take. Thematically, as hinted by the album’s title, the full-length is centered around the momentous and symbolically powerful number seven and the seven deadly sins – sloth, greed, lust, gluttony, pride, wrath, envy – on ten tracks total, all addressed with religious themes that contrast with human beings and its original nature.
Sathonys about the album:
“Well, we took our time in creating this album. We had to make sure we (can) work together as a band after all these years, that the chemistry is there, that it feels organic to release another album after such a long break. To cut it short, we’re really looking forward to having The Seven out, as we’re very satisfied with it. More than that, we’re proud of it. Typically, you can point a finger at one or two songs that really stand out from the rest, but here, you’ll feel the effort that was put into every song and every aspect. Not only in terms of songwriting, there’s also the artistic concept and visual artwork/realization delivered by the team of Credo Quia Absurdum, and excellent production under the supervision of our friend Kristian “Kohle” Kohlmannslehner (Powerwolf, Aborted, Benighted, etc.). Usually, you have to be prepared to make compromises. The Seven is far from that, as it is our most ambitious album to date.”
Pre-order your copy of The Seven NOW!
The Seven tracklist:
1. La Haine
2. Ain’t Death Grand
3. Wolf Within
4. Ghosts of Greed
5. Mother of all Gods
7. In my Dreams (Part 1 – Prelude)
8. In my Dreams (Part 2 – In Bitterness)
9. Kyrie / Gloria
10. The Divine
The Seven will be available in the following formats:
1 – LP Gatefold Ocean Blue
1 – CD Digipak + T-Shirt Bundle (Napalm Records exclusive)
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One of the biggest and main markets that have benefited from the emergence of Bitcoin gambling has been online casinos. While these have existed for the better part of a decade and progressed along with many other online gambling and betting sites, Bitcoin has helped to make the online casino market even more accessible, while making depositing and withdrawing easier than ever.
Bitcoin casinos have brought brand new competition to the market, and offer distinct advantages over fiat-based online operators.
Do Bitcoin Casinos Have An Advantage Over Competitors?
Bitcoin casinos have only been popular for a few years, but their popularity has grown dramatically in a short amount of time. In 2012, almost all Bitcoin casinos reported lifetime highs in amount bet by consumers and also in revenue. Several Bitcoin casinos are now multi-million dollar companies with some valued as high at $10 million.
Though this is still a pittance to the billion dollar gambling faints across the world, we have to remember that Bitcoin is still relatively new and Bitcoin online gambling is even newer. Each month, more and more gambling enthusiasts learn about Bitcoin and end up heading to a Bitcoin casino as opposed to a traditional online casino. This keeps a steady stream of players headed to Bitcoin casinos, increasing not only their revenues, but also the rewards and odds that they can offer to players.
What Are The Best Bitcoin Casinos?
We have ranked and graded the best online Bitcoin casinos, allowing you to choose from tried and tested casinos. All of these sites have been tested by Top Online Casinos for user friendliness, ease of withdrawals and deposits and more, and all have proven themselves to be trustworthy.
What Games Do Bitcoin Casinos Offer?
Every game that you can find at a standard online fiat currency based casino can be found at a Bitcoin casino. While offers, bonuses and odds will all differ depending on the game provider, you can find the best of the best at a Bitcoin casino. Blackjack, the most popular casino game in the world, is well represented amongst casinos that use Bitcoin, and a long list of other casino games such as Roulette, Craps, Three Card Poker, Baccarat and more can also be found. Las Vegas favorite Keno is also an option at many Bitcoin casinos as well.
Bitcoin Slots are a steadily growing market, meaning you are sure to find your favorite slots games at the Bitcoin casinos we recommend. Newer to the scene are 3D Slots, which can be a lot of fun.
The Advantages Of A Bitcoin Casino
There are a huge number of advantages when it comes to Bitcoin casinos, but the most appealing one is that they do not require any personal information in order to sign up and play. In some cases, Bitcoin casinos do not even require an email address! All you need is a Bitcoin Wallet of your choice to deposit your cash, and then you are ready to play!
On top of this, Bitcoin offers a much faster and more secure payment method for both withdrawals and deposits at the casino. The process is simple and easily accessible, while still being safe and regulated by various bodies.
Bitcoin Casino Odds
Bitcoin casinos often offer the best odds compared to fiat-currency based online casinos or even brick and mortar establishments. While many locally run casinos rarely pay out more than 95% on slots, many online casinos will payout above that percentage.
Bitcoin casinos however, have payout percentages that are previously unseen in the industry, with some even returning up to 99% of the amount wagered to players. Thanks to Provably Fair gaming we as gamblers actually have a chance to leave the Casino without empty pockets!
Almost all of the games offered at Bitcoin casinos are above or close to the 97% payout rate! This gives players the best chance by far to hit it big and make some money, while giving them the best chance to stay in the action for the longest amount of time. If you’re a hardcore casino gambler who wants the best bang for his buck, then make sure that you start playing at a Bitcoin casino!
What Games Do Bitcoin Casinos Offer?
Any game that you can find in a standard fiat online casino, you will be able to find at a Bitcoin casino. With so many games on offer and plenty of bonuses and additional features that Bitcoin casinos can afford to give to their players, it’s no surprise to see many turning to Bitcoin casino games.
Whether you’re a fan of traditional table games, such as blackjack, poker or baccarat, or you’re looking to take a spin on the slot machines, a Bitcoin casino will have you covered. While slot machines were originally in short supply on Bitcoin casinos, they are now beginning to be found in abundance, meaning you have an excellent selection of games to choose from if you make the switch to Bitcoin casinos.
The Rewards & Bonuses Offered By Bitcoin Casinos
Because Bitcoin casinos are generally cheaper to run, they can offer more bonuses than a fiat online casino, meaning the players are rewarded even more. Many Bitcoin casinos offer no deposit bonuses to their players and regular rewards after this too. You’re able to deposit and cash out immediately with Bitcoin casinos, and with the majority of bonuses not having a catch of depositing a certain amount before you’re allowed to withdraw, Bitcoin casinos really are the perfect place for a gambling enthusiast.
No Registration Bitcoin Casinos
One of the biggest benefits of Bitcoin casinos is that they are wholly anonymous. Because of this, many Bitcoin casinos on the market offer a no registration experience for their players, meaning you can place your bets without having to sign up or give over any of your information – not even an email address! You can gamble and bet just as you would at a standard online casino, but you have the opportunity to deposit your Bitcoins and withdraw your winnings without any form of signing up. You can try some of the most popular Bitcoin casino games for free on our site here at Bitcoin Casino Pro, before you make the decision to place a deposit.
Anonymous Registration At Bitcoin Casinos
If you find that you prefer a site where you do have to have some form of registration, you will discover that almost any Bitcoin casino will offer a totally anonymous registration process. At a fiat online casino, you will generally have to send over forms of identification such as a copy of your driving license, utility bill or other form of private data. However with a Bitcoin casino, the only information you may have to provide upon registration is an email address. Then you can play hundreds of Bitcoin games and enjoy your time gambling, totally anonymously.
Fiat Gambling Sites That Accept Bitcoin
On the market, some fiat online gambling sites do offer some Bitcoin options when it comes to depositing and withdrawing funds. However, these are generally quite rare, and more often than not, signing up is easy and somewhat transparent. Fiat casinos that accept Bitcoin are quite unlike true Bitcoin casinos as they will ask you to provide some more information such as country of residence, date of birth, and your full name. However, this is a lot less than what a regular online casino would request when it comes to signing up. As you can see, Bitcoin casinos are the more anonymous types of online casinos, which automatically makes them safer when it comes to data breaches and privacy.
Are Bitcoin Casinos Fair?
Bitcoin casinos offer a range of provably fair technology, making it impossible for the player or for the casino to cheat in a game. Here at Bitcoin Casino Pro, we have tested and certified a number of Bitcoin casinos in order to ensure that all of the sites are as fair as possible. Transparent gambling is important to a lot of players, and provably fair Bitcoin casinos are the perfect example of where online gambling is likely to go in the future. There are a number of impressive methods to be able to do this.
Firstly, Bitcoin casinos that are provably fair will use a function known as a cryptographic hash, which is an algorithm to ensure that neither the operator nor the player will never know how a deck will be shuffled, until after it is dealt. On top of this, gamblers are able to cut the decks themselves. Similar features can be found in a number of non-card games such as roulette, craps and slots. We have provided a range of Bitcoin casino provably fair verification tools to help you to know whether or not your Bitcasino game is provably fair.
Are Bitcoin Casinos Regulated & Licensed?
Where Bitcoin is a crypto currency and therefore decentralized, many people were originally concerned that Bitcoin casinos were not regulated and licensed. However, new regulations put in place to protect customers have ensure that licensed Bitcoin casino sites are safe for customers to use. In addition to this, Bitcoin casinos do not require any personal documentation or private information, meaning consumers are probably more protected when playing at a Bitcoin casino than they would be at a regular online casino.
Is Bitcoin A Secure Crypto Currency?
Bitcoin has proven itself to be volatile, but also resilient over the last few years, having been declared dead numerous times. However, one thing that people have questioned is how secure Bitcoin actually is as a crypto currency. This decentraliZed currency’s security lies in the transaction blockchain.
As Bitcoins are stored in wallets, those who are looking to spend the Bitcoins will have to verify that they are the owner of the wallet through a private key. Wallets can be stored either locally online, but you can also store them offline if you want to keep your Bitcoins as secure as possible. These are known as hardware wallets, and these are protected in a microcontroller and are therefore immune to things like hacking software and viruses. The protocol of Bitcoin is generally one of the safest, as long as you keep your private key inaccessible to others around you when handling and storing your Bitcoins.
What Is The Future Of Bitcoin Casinos?
With the casino market being the most competitive in iGaming, it is interesting to see how Bitcoin casinos fit into the industry. There are a number of Bitcoin casinos available on the market, which you can see from our ranked list of Bitcoin casinos, meaning the market is growing massively over a number of years. Bitcoin casinos offer worldwide access unlike some standard online casinos that are faced with jurisdiction and legislative problems.
In addition to this, player safety and fair play is also ensured at Bitcoin casinos unlike regular casinos, due to the various provably fair protocols and other features that are implemented. This is leading to a number of online casino players making the switch to Bitcoin casinos, and they are very quickly beginning to pave the way to an online gambling revolution. With exceptionally fast deposits and withdrawals, and the addition of complete anonymity, it is likely that we will see the Bitcoin casino industry begin to boom in the very near future.
How To Choose The Best Bitcoin Casino
Finding the best Bitcoin casino is often a matter of personal preference, but with this you can choose the Bitcoin casinos that offer the games that you love, some of the best bonuses on offer, and a truly safe, secure and fair experience at all times.
Our team at Top Online Bitcoin Casinos has independently tested each Bitcoin casino on the market and provided you with a range of Bitcoin gambling reviews, meaning you are able to see the rankings of each casino. You can use these rankings to help determine which Bitcoin casino to try out first, particularly if you’re new to Bitcoin gambling.
On Top of this, we have also tested, reviewed and ranked the Top Affiliate Programswhich can be a great way to earn some additional income. Several of these Top Affiliate Programs pay out for life and are a great way to earn some additional money while you’re playing.
Bitcoin bookmakers are revolutionizing the world of sports betting. Many of the bitcoin sportsbooks featured on this website allow you to create anonymous accounts and wager from any part of the United States.
Thanks to bitcoin, these sportsbooks can process your deposits and withdrawals instantly, so you no longer need to wait weeks for a payout. Banking is also completely free, which means you’ll have more money in your player account. Bitcoin sports betting sites allow you to wager on every major league in the USA, UK, Europe, Australia and Asia, including the NFL, NBA, AFL and the English Premier League

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When it’s springtime in the South, cabbage is plentiful and we use it. One of our favorite recipes is this combo of Asian slaw and barbecue chicken. Plus, it's easy to halve or double the servings as needed. —Paula Todora, Fort Worth, Texas
Carrie Hickam’s family in San Jose, California can’t seem to get enough of her fresh, colorful stir-fry salad with its spicy-sweet Asian flair. “They ask for it over and over,” she reports.
CARRIE’S TIP: “I like to round out this easy dinner with a crusty loaf of sourdough bread.”
For a summer luncheon, this light, colorful salad is a treat. The crunchy celery, green pepper and almonds along with refreshing oranges and pineapple make this a chicken salad folks can't wait to dig into.
—Bernadine Stine, Roanoke, Indiana
Cool cucumber and avocado combine with spicy marinated steak to create a fun and tasty balance of flavors your guests will love. If the spice is too much, remove the cayenne and red pepper flakes from the avocado mixture.—Ning Watson of San Diego, California
“We enjoy all kinds of ethnic foods,” writes Diane Halferty of Corpus Christi, Texas. “This beef recipe is easy to make, and very tasty.” With its sweet soy marinade and fresh veggies, there's lots to love in this main-dish salad.
My husband and I make this awesome salad together—he does the chopping. When we bring it to potlucks, we pack the ramen and almonds separately and toss them in right before it's time to dish up. They stay nice and crunchy that way. —Kristen Pallant, Big Arm, Montana
"I came up with my hearty main-course salad to take to picnics instead of lugging along a grill. It's perfect for potlucks, too," reveals Pat Briggs from Sarasota, Florida. "Feel free to substitute other meats for the steak, such as leftover roast beef, grilled pork or chicken.
This is one of my family's favorite summer dishes. The kids love this filling salad's sweet dressing. While the chicken is grilling, I prepare the dressing and vegetables.—Stephanie Moon, Boise, Idaho.
We love this salad's crunch and color. It has the right combination of spices and a hint of sweetness from coconut and dried cranberries. This is one of our favorite end-of-garden recipes.
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A wildfire that scorched Los Alamos, N.M., is prompting the U.S. Geological Survey to collect water quality data from the Rio Grande River in joint effort with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers.
USGS has installed a stream gage upstream from Cochiti Reservoir and downstream from any tributaries draining the burned area. The gage will help determine the effects of the fire upon the water system.
Water quality samples will be collected during heavy flow from runoff in burned areas. They will be analyzed for dissolved elements, trace elements, radioactive particles and sediment, and the results will be published in the USGS New Mexico Water Resources Data Report.
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By Lori Maracle
Canadian Blood Services held a regular blood clinic on Wednesday, January 16 at the Dunnville Secondary School, and according to clinic supervisor Andrea McDonald, they had 68 per cent capacity pre-booked with the rest of the donors made up of walk-ins. Some of the walk-ins were students of the high school and even the principal Greg Carruthers took part.
“We get a good mix of people and usually the whole process takes approximately 45 minutes to one hour; only 15 minutes of that is for the actual blood drawing,” said McDonald. There are about 20 workers and three volunteers using 10 beds, and things moved smoothly and efficiently.
Some guidelines for giving blood are pretty straightforward; you must be between the ages of 17 and 61 (older for a regular donor). For donors who are on certain medications such as a blood thinners for instance or have a medical condition that would affect the blood, they are likely not eligible. If the donor has recently travelled to a foreign country, they may also not be eligible.
The nurses on hand at the clinic do a full health screening and assessment on each and every donor whether you have donated in the past or not to determine your eligibility. This screening is done in complete privacy within a cubicle set up for the purpose. All blood is tested at the lab as soon as it arrives there.
Felicia McCrory heads up a group of three other volunteers – two from the Dunnville Lioness, Lori Lymburner and Elaine Gerrie, plus student Drew Bradley who distributed coffee, donuts and other goodies donated by Tim Hortons. Godfather’s Pizza sent over dinner for the workers who were generally there from 1:00 to 8:00 p.m. as a donation to the clinic.
“It’s a good community,” said McCrory of the support she received from the two restaurants.
Veteran donor Craig Gill said, “I’ve been giving blood for 30 years – about 106 donations so far; it’s just something that I do.” Gill says not all that much has changed in those 30 years; the question process usually takes about the same amount of time, and the only changes have been in location and maybe a little more protocol since it was called the Canadian Red Cross.
Ben Vinte, an 18-year-old student was at the clinic for his very first time and when asked what influenced his decision to give blood he said, “I thought about people that needed blood and my family and how I would feel if one of my family members ever needed it.”
When asked if he was nervous, he replied, “I am a little nervous. It’s my first time.” Having his girlfriend, Lori Brown at his side gave Ben that extra confidence to carry on. When finished, Vinte said it “wasn’t that bad; people should try it.”


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Rhaenyra and Alicent romantic theories have been addressed by House of the Dragon writer Sara Hess, who reveals Olivia Cooke’s interesting headcanon.
House of the Dragon writer Sara Hess has addressed fan theories that Rhaenyra Targaryen and Alicent Hightower had romantic feelings for one another, using a suggestion from Alicent actress Olivia Cooke to clarify their relationship. Throughout House of the Dragon season 1, there had been many theories regarding the relationship between Rhaenyra and Alicent, with some viewers seeing the pair as romantically involved at some point during their decades-long relationship. As the series progressed and the pair began to drift apart, growing into wartime enemies by the end of season 1, these theories of a possible past romance continued to stick around.
In an interview with Variety, Hess revealed that there was supposed to be a hint of romance when it came to Rhaenyra and Alicent’s relationship in House of the Dragon. She revealed that Cooke believed the pair had some kind of forbidden romantic contact in the past, something Hess revealed she wasn’t opposed to being true. Check out Hess’ full statement below:
There’s an element of queerness to it. Whether you see it that way or as just the unbelievably passionate friendships that women have with each other at that age. I think understanding that element of it sort of informs the entire rest of their relationship… Even though they’re driven apart by all these societal, systemic elements and pressures and happenings, at the core of it, they knew each other as children, and they loved each other and that doesn’t go away.
Olivia has told me she believes — and this is her headcanon — that they at some point kissed or made out or had some kind of physical interaction that Alicent’s mother found out about and forbade. And that was Olivia’s head story, ‘Oh, I can’t do that. That’s not right.’ And that’s the background for her in their relationship going forward. I would be 100% down with that.
Was Rhaenyra & Alicent’s House Of The Dragon Relationship Romantic?
While never confirmed outright in House of the Dragon, Hess’ statement alongside Cooke’s beliefs about Alicent and Rhaenyra’s past indicate the two of them may have had some romantic feelings for one another. The scenes shown in House of the Dragon do not clarify this directly, instead presenting the pair as close childhood friends. However, upon Viserys Targaryen’s decision to marry Alicent, the two begin to fight one another in a way that could be construed as a heated breakup. Their relationship continues to worsen as the series progresses, ultimately fraying after Alicent assists in crowning Aegon Targaryen king following Viserys’ death.
House of the Dragon puts the destruction of Rhaenyra and Alicent’s friendship at its forefront, however confirmation from Hess regarding purposeful queer coding in the show’s writing underscores the desired romantic flame flickering between the pair. Their romantic interest in each other also explains the schemes they utilize to gain power in Westeros, lashing out against one another and further breaking their relationship apart. Cooke’s headcanon also comes into play with the way she portrays Alicent, channeling ideas of her past with Rhaenyra to deepen her performance. By having elements of a past romance between House of the Dragon‘s central characters without outright stating it, Hess, Cooke, and others working on the show make it possible to analyze Alicent and Rhaenyra’s relationship to better understand their conflict on an emotional level.
What To Expect From Rhaenyra & Alicent In House Of The Dragon Season 2
No matter how deep the possible romance between Rhaenyra and Alicent was in House of the Dragon, season 2 appears to be quashing any semblance of allegiance the two could have toward one another. Now that Alicent’s son, Aemond Targaryen, has accidentally killed Rhaenyra’s son, Lucerys Velaryon, Rhaenyra seems to be supportive of declaring war on King’s Landing to take back the Iron Throne. House of the Dragon season 2 promises the beginning of the Dance of the Dragons, meaning Rhaenyra and Alicent’s relationship – no matter how it was prior – has no hope of being rectified.

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Quentin Coldwater is a high school student with high IQ but low social skills who gets accepted in an exclusive but secret college for magicians. Soon he realizes that his fantasy coming true is not going to solve all his problems. He gets bored from learning magic when during a class some otherworldly horror comes to the college and eats a student. After graduation Quentin along with his friends go to Fillory, a fantasy land where they discover that The Beast that ate a student in their college is here and it is none other than Martin Chatwin, the eldest child from Fillory family who sacrificed his humanity to stay in the magical world.
Originally published: August 11, 2009
Author: Lev Grossman
Followed by: The Magician King
Characters: Quentin Coldwater, Alice Quinn, Eliot Waugh, Janet Pluchinsky, Josh Hoberman
Nominations: Goodreads Choice Awards Best Fantasy, Goodreads Choice Awards Best Fiction
Genres: Fantasy, Contemporary fantasy, High fantasy


Chorus' show fun and very enjoyable
On Monday night, the Venetian Harmony Chorus gathered with family and friends to prepare for a competition in Daytona, present teddy bears to sheriff's deputies and pose some important questions, such as "Can a little old lady in tennis shoes find love with a dirty old man?"
It may seem like a lot to fit into one night, but the VHC does it every year as a send-off to their annual regional competition. They performed their so-called "package" that they have prepared for competition plus a few extras.
"We do this as a dress rehearsal, but also it gives us a chance to meet our friends and family in a setting that's informal," said Linda Novak, a chorus member and choreographer for some of the singers.
They will be competing this year under the direction of Lisa Williams of Clearwater, who joined the group nine months ago.
"These girls rock," she said. "They are the sweetest ladies you'd ever want to meet." Her roots in music stretch back to the 1980s, when she was a drummer and vocalist for a Top 40 cover band. In 1998, she became involved with the Sweet Adelines, an international group of female barbershop singers with more than 30,000 members that organizes the regional competitions. The VHC has placed fourth in their region, which includes most of Florida, among mid-size choruses in the past and hopes to recreate or surpass that success.
Before the show started, the VHC presented more than 200 teddy bears to the Sarasota County Sheriff's Office. The officers use the bears to comfort children in stressful situations. Lt. Penny Kimball, who is taking part in the presentation for the third year, said, "We can tell you several stories where these have played a big part in relieving stress and tears."
After the presentation of the bears, the concert kicked off, featuring performances by the chorus, smaller quartets and double quartets made up of VHC members, and Silk, a guest quartet that also scheduled to attend the competition in Daytona.
Silk's bass, Kathy Frey, said they were happy to have been invited and described her quartet as, "ready and excited. To play here was a great practice and warm-up."
All the performers seem to share that excitement and enthusiasm for singing: "We work very hard, but it's the companionship and fun. We all have a love of singing, and love to perform," Jeanne Fox said.
The audience of about 160 people responded enthusiastically, and all performers received a very warm reception.


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Composers….one of those topics that I’ve always wanted to have Emily study, but just never found the time to fit it in! I recently remedied that by embarking on a study of composers from the Middle Ages to modern times with the help of Home School in the Woods’ Hands-On Activity Pak on Composers.
This lap-book study includes 6 different projects covering 42 composers, the orchestra, and musical terminology. Some of the activities included making a timeline of composers, a lift-the-flap keyboard to learn musical terms, such as sonata, minuet, pitch, orchestration, measure, etc., and making a small booklet about each composer.
We studied a new composer every day or two, making this a quick survey of composers, but after over a month of using the Activity Pak, we still are barely into the Romantic Period and have many more to composers to cover!
In order to learn about each composer and the different period of music, we had to do some outside research. The Composers Activity Pak includes matching cards with the composers’ pictures and very basic information, but we didn’t find that to be enough. We found several excellent children’s books about composers at the library. We also used the internet and other resources we had at hand.
One feature that we especially liked were the 29 included recordings (over 90 minutes of music). This made it so easy to read about a composer, then pick a selection from that composer to listen to while Emily wrote or drew about her impressions of the music on the corresponding Music Appreciation page.
- I love the artwork in this Activity Pak. As with all Home School in the Woods products, the graphics are beautiful.
- The resulting lap book is attractive and covers a variety of music topics, from composers to music terminology to instruments in an orchestra.
- I loved the included music selections for many of the composers.
- I wish there had been more actual teaching information included about the composers and periods of music so that this would have been more of a self-contained study.
- Every single page was in a separate PDF file. This made it very tedious and time-consuming to print. If these pages had been combined into one or even several files, printing would have been so much easier!
- Overall, this was a fun study that complemented our current world history studies.
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Tuesday, June 27, 2017
Fresh Bucks Program 2017
What is Fresh Bucks?
Fresh Bucks provides extra buying power for people with SNAP benefits (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, known as "food stamps" and often referred to as "EBT"). By matching the dollars spent in food stamp benefits every time they shop at a Fresh Bucks-participating market (full list of participating markets on all outreach materials), SNAP shoppers are able to purchase more fresh, healthy produce – all from local farmers.
How Does it Work?
SNAP shoppers can go to any of the participating locations, visit the information booth (look for the Fresh Bucks sign!), swipe their SNAP card for the amount they wish to spend that day, and receive a dollar-for-dollar match in Fresh Bucks currency up to $10 each market day in Seattle! Fresh Bucks can be used to buy produce items, including:
- Veggie Starts – to grow at home!
When Can Shoppers Get and Spend Fresh Bucks?
Fresh Bucks is now available year-round in Seattle. Any open farmers market or participating farm stand will provide Fresh Bucks to SNAP shoppers; they may be used at any participating market, regardless of where shoppers got their Fresh Bucks. Four farmers markets operate year round; most other farmers markets are open May – late September/October. Most farm stands are open June – October in 2015.
To learn more about this program and find a location nearest you, please visit http://wafarmersmarkets.org/fresh-bucks/ for more information.
Where Can I Go?
For a information about Fresh Bucks participating Farmer’s Markets in the King County area including dates, times and locations please visit http://www.freshbuckseattle.org/.
Outside of King County you can find similar Farmer’s Market programs by visiting http://wafarmersmarkets.org/washingtonfarmersmarketdirectory/. Select your County and in the Payment Options dropdown, you can select "SNAP EBT," "Fresh Bucks," or other programs in the market information.

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Viet Nam's major export items to the US included garments and textiles, footwear, seafood and wood products.
Two-way trade between Viet Nam and the US in 2011 continued to rise sharply compared to 2010, according to statistics released by US customs on November 4.
The figures show that Viet Nam’s exports to the US in the first eight months of this year reached US$11.3 billion, up 20.6 percent against the same period last year, while US exports to Viet Nam hit US$2.7 billion, a year-on-year increase of 21.5 percent.
Viet Nam's major export items to the US included garments and textiles, footwear, seafood and wood products. In 2011, the garment and textile export turnover was the highest at more than US$4.8 billion, up 19 percent compared to the previous year.
Agricultural product exports saw the sharpest increase of 41 percent, followed by paper and paper products, up 33 percent; machinery, 29 percent; footwear, 26 percent; and handicrafts, 25 percent.
Meanwhile, the US mainly exports machinery, equipment, raw materials and food to Viet Nam, of which cotton enjoyed the highest increase of 100 percent, followed by machinery, electrical equipment and spare parts with 80 percent and plastic products, 49 percent.
Milk and dairy products, poultry’s eggs, honey, and motor vehicles also rose by 30 percent.


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