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Market & Portfolio Update - October 2021
Global share markets rebounded and had their best month of the year – up 5.5% on average. A mix of positive economic data and company announcements continued to give investors confidence in the current cycle. Demand from consumers continues to be strong and supply chains are struggling to keep up, while also facing the challenges of Covid-disruptions.
Bonds prices fell slightly over the month as developed economies saw short term interest rates rise as inflation continues to surpass expectations. In New Zealand, the RBNZ raised the OCR by 0.25%, and market expectations are for a further increase in November. Similarly, central banks in England, Canada, and Australia are reducing their stimulus programmes and are hinting at raising interest rates to combat rising inflation.
The New Zealand share market ended the month down 1.3%, despite economic indicators remaining extremely strong. New Zealand unemployment rate fell to just 3.4% - equalling the reading in December 2007 and the lowest level since the early 1980s.
Reflecting on 2021
Kiwis won’t forget 2021, the year of sudden change to the way we live in New Zealand following the outbreak of Covid and the lengthy lockdowns that followed for some, but not others.
Top tips to stay social when distant, this festive season.
This is the time of year for family, friends and food - but what can you do to feel close and connect to your loved ones when they’re overseas, locked down or isolating? Here’s a few tips on staying social when distant.


Sony a7 III Mirrorless Camera
Unlock the full potential of your photography and videography with the Sony a7 III Mirrorless Camera, available for purchase online at Mojo Computers. Boasting a myriad of advanced features, this camera is a powerhouse designed to meet the demands of both enthusiasts and professional photographers. Let's delve into the key features that make the Sony a7 III Mirrorless Camera in Los Angeles a top choice in the world of mirrorless cameras:
- 24MP Full-Frame Exmor R BSI CMOS Sensor: Experience uncompromising image quality with the advanced 24.2-megapixel Exmor R BSI CMOS sensor, delivering high-resolution stills and videos with minimal noise and superior speed.
- BIONZ X Image Processor & Front-End LSI: The BIONZ X processor in the Sony a7 III Mirrorless Camera in Los Angeles, coupled with a high-speed front-end LSI, enhances processing times and achieves an impressive 15-stop dynamic range, ensuring your creative vision is faithfully realized.
- 693-Point Hybrid AF System: Enjoy swift and accurate autofocus with the evolved 4D FOCUS system, featuring 693 phase-detection points covering 93% of the frame, and 425 contrast-detection areas. The Fast Hybrid AF System is approximately 30% faster than its predecessors.
- UHD 4K30p Video with HLG & S-Log3 Gammas: Capture cinematic moments with stunning detail using the internal UHD 4K video recording capabilities. The inclusion of Hybrid Log-Gamma (HLG) support and S-Log3 gamma controls provides extensive colour and gamma customization.
- 2.36m-Dot Tru-Finder OLED EVF and 3.0" Tilting Touchscreen LCD: Frame your shots with precision using the high-resolution XGA OLED Tru-Finder EVF and the tilting 3.0" touchscreen LCD, providing intuitive controls and clear viewing from various angles.
- 5-Axis SteadyShot INSIDE Stabilization: Say goodbye to shaky images with the 5-stop effective 5-axis SteadyShot INSIDE image stabilization system. Whether shooting with native or adapted lenses, this feature ensures sharp and blur-free results.
- ISO 204800 and 10 fps Shooting: Push the boundaries of low-light photography with an extended ISO range from 50 to 204800. Capture fast-paced action with a continuous shooting rate of up to 10 frames per second.
- Built-In Wi-Fi and NFC, Dual SD Slots: Seamlessly share your creations with the Sony a7 III Mirrorless Camera in Los Angeles’s built-in Wi-Fi and NFC connectivity. The dual SD card slots offer flexibility in file handling and storage.
Body Design and Connectivity:
- Weather-Sealed Magnesium-Alloy Chassis: The robust magnesium alloy chassis ensures durability and stability while remaining lightweight. Weather-sealing protects the camera from dust and moisture, making it reliable in various conditions.
- Improved Battery Life: The NP-FZ100 battery provides an improved battery life, allowing you to capture approximately 710 shots per charge.
- Dual SD Memory Card Slots: Dual SD card slots support UHS-II memory cards and offer flexibility in file saving, allowing for partitioning of raw and JPEG files or overflow recording.
- USB 3.0 Type-C Port: A USB 3.0 Type-C port, in addition to a micro-USB port, enables faster and more reliable tethering support.
- Built-In Wi-Fi, NFC, and Bluetooth Connectivity: Easily share images to mobile devices, control the camera remotely, and acquire location data with built-in Wi-Fi, NFC, and Bluetooth connectivity.
Elevate your photography and videography to new heights with the Sony a7 III Mirrorless Camera in Los Angeles. Purchase yours online from Mojo Computers and redefine the way you capture and create visual masterpieces. Order now to experience the epitome of imaging excellence!


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"Amazingly insightful and profoundly actionable. This book is a smash hit for living a fulfilled life on purpose containing the key secrets - service, simplicity, and spiritual serenity - to transcend lack, fear, and limitation and journey on the path of prosperity and abundance." Nick Pfennigwerth, Creative Wealth Building
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Clarice Wardrobe January 06th, 2018 - 23:02:41
Movie pre-production for wardrobe can start about six weeks ahead of shooting. The director and/or producers are shown drawn artist conceptions, coloured and swatched with small pieces of costume for each character. These samplings offer an idea of what the proposed costumes/wardrobe will be worn by the actors. Instructions are given about the cut and fit of the costumes, alterations to existing stock, etc. Costumes built or made from scratch usually involve a costume designer. The designer researches the era or time period, shops for the materials, designs the ideas/concepts and puts together the pieces for the costumes. Costumes designed by designers are primarily Historical or period pieces, fantasy pieces and/or modern/futuristic.
The cost of antique wardrobes can be prohibitive. The expense of any restorative work performed is added into the price. The history of the piece may have significance; therefore, you are essentially buying a piece of history. An alternative to this would be to search flea markets for antique wardrobes and do the restoration work yourself. This allows you to create a wardrobe that is uniquely yours. However, this can be a very time-consuming task depending on the age, condition and size of the wardrobe. Purchasing an antique wardrobe is environmentally responsible. You are buying an existing piece and preserving our natural resources. There is a very large market currently for antique wardrobes. They combine the functionality of todays furniture with the character and beauty of history, while not taking anything from the environment.
Just because the materials for your wardrobe are already manufactured doesnt mean that your custom design wardrobe will be low quality. While it may not be the exclusive design and quality that an incredibly costly bespoke wardrobe is sure to be, you will find that a custom design wardrobe will more than suit your needs for the best wardrobe to use in your home. There is a wide range of options offered by every wardrobe manufacturer offering custom design wardrobe options. You are able to choose the wood of your wardrobe, the color of the wood finish, the design and style of the wardrobe, and the dimensions. You have total control over nearly every part of your custom design wardrobe, and you will find that it is one of the best options for you to get a custom wardrobe made for your home at a reasonable price.
There are hundreds of sample wardrobes that you can choose from for your custom design, and you can easily find the style, color, and size of custom wardrobe that will fit in your room. Work with the designers to create your own wardrobe design using the measurements that you have taken and the various wardrobe samples that the designer can show you. Take into account the important factors like the doors, what type of storage space you need, and what will be stored. Sliding doors are perfect for rooms with limited space, while hinged doors will require room to swing outwards. Do you need hanging space, drawer space, or just shelf space? Will you be storing only clothes, or will you be storing personal items in your wardrobe as well? All of these factors will be important in the wardrobe design of your custom wardrobe. The last step to take is to settle on a price with the designer. The price will vary according to the type of wood that you use, the style and design of the wardrobe, and the type of wardrobe that you want. Once you have agreed on a price, sit back and let the wardrobe installation professional work on installing your custom wardrobe made from your own wardrobe design.

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Topic: Chattanooga TN
Clarksville, TN – After a successful home meet, it’s back to the road for Austin Peay State University track and field as the Govs head south to Atlanta for the Georgia Tech Invitational at George C. Griffin Track, with action slated to begin 11:00am (ET), Friday.
With less than a month remaining in the regular season, the Governors have three meets remaining before the OVC Outdoor Championships and will take on a stout field this weekend.
Tampa, FL – Gas prices seemed to find level ground over the weekend after increasing for more than two weeks. Before the weekend, gas prices rose an average of 12 cents in 19 days, nationwide; 13 cents in 14 days, in Florida; 13 cents in 18 days, in Georgia; and 14 cents in 20 days, in Tennessee.
“Gas prices rose the wave of rising oil prices last week, pushing pump prices slightly higher in some regions before eventually stalling out over the weekend,” said Mark Jenkins, spokesman, AAA The Auto Club Group.
Tampa, FL – Gas prices are rising across the country. The national average price for a gallon of regular unleaded jumped 7 cents in the past week. Sunday’s average of $2.39 is the highest since September 2015.
Also in the past seven days, gas prices rose 12 cents in Florida, 8 cents in Georgia, and 7 cents in Tennessee. Florida’s average price of $2.42 is the highest since August 2015. Georgia’s average price of $2.28 is the highest since October 2016. Tennessee’s average of $2.14 is the highest since January 2017.
Tampa, FL – All signs point to higher gas prices. Gasoline demand is surging while inventories are beginning to slip. Meanwhile, refineries are getting rid of excess winter blend gasoline as they continue to push summer blend fuel into the market, which is more expensive to produce.
Today the national average for a gallon of regular unleaded gasoline is $2.32, an increase of 3 cents from last week, up a few fractions of a cent from one month ago, and 26 cents more than this time last year.
Tampa, FL – Motorists saw modest movement at the gas pump last week. Gas prices inched higher in Florida, slipped slightly lower in Georgia, and remained the same in Tennessee.
“This is the type of volatility we expect to see at the pump this time of year, as supply and demand patterns shift,” said Mark Jenkins, spokesman, AAA – The Auto Club Group.
Clarksville, Hopkinsville has some of the cheapest Gas in Tennessee
Tampa, FL – Gas prices have declined 14 of the last 16 days. During that time, the national average price has declined 2 cents. Pump prices have drifted lower on increased inventories and declining oil prices.
“Gas prices are falling now, but fundamentals are pointing higher,” said Mark Jenkins, spokesman, AAA – The Auto Club Group. “Gulf Coast refineries are moving into their peak maintenance season, causing them to reduce gasoline production at a time when demand is slowly rising. This seasonal trend, could push gas prices 25-50 cents higher by June, unless oil prices do not recover as expected.”
APSU Sports Information
Nashville, TN – On Sunday, Austin Peay State University’s softball team saw Lipscomb rally to force extra innings at Draper Diamond, with the Govs dropping an eight-inning final, 7-6.
Chattanooga, TN – On March 10th, 2017, Tennessee Highway Patrol (THP) Chattanooga District Troopers Kevin Hoppe and Larry Fowler were working along I-75 South in Bradley County. They observed a 1998 Chevrolet Silverado pickup truck commit a traffic violation around the 27 mile marker.
Troopers pulled the vehicle over and spoke with the driver Robert K. Miller, 45, of Lincoln Park, Michigan. While speaking with him, troopers could smell marijuana inside truck.
When asked about any contraband in the truck, Miller said he had a small amount of marijuana, but did not know what was in the boxes in the bed of the truck. Miller stated that they were loaded by a friend to be transported to Florida.
Tennessee House Republicans Fight To Increase Employment Opportunities For Veterans And Their Families
Nashville, TN – On Thursday, March 9th, lawmakers unanimously passed legislation co-sponsored by Representatives Curtis Johnson (R-Clarksville) and Jay Reedy (R-Erin) aimed at increasing private employment opportunities for military veterans and their families.
House Bill 165 encourages private employers to hire honorably discharged veterans, spouses of a veteran with a service-connected disability, unremarried widows or widowers of veterans who died of service-connected disability, and unremarried widows or widowers of a member of the military who died in the line of duty.
Tampa, FL – Gas prices are holding steady after inching up last week. The national average price for a gallon of regular unleaded is $2.31 – nearly 3 cents more than a week ago. Compared to last year, motorists are paying 50 cents more for a gallon of gasoline and $7.00 more for a full tank of gas.
“Last week’s price hike is pretty normal for this time of year, and there will likely be more of that to come in the next few months,” said Mark Jenkins, spokesman, AAA – The Auto Club Group.
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Brightspeed Boosts Fiber Optics in South CarolinaDavid Dykes / Greenville Business Magazine
Brightspeed announced that it will deliver, by the end of 2023, up to 14,000 new fiber passings in Beaufort County during the first phase of its fiber optics network build in the state of South Carolina.
Brightspeed plans to add 36,000 fiber passings in the state in subsequent years of its build plan, for a total of up to 50,000 fiber-enabled locations across its South Carolina footprint.
"Expanding access to faster, more reliable, and user-friendly internet is our number one priority," said Sherry Hessenthaler, operations strategy lead for Brightspeed.
"High-quality broadband has never been more important, whether for work, education, telemedicine, entertainment, or simply staying connected. We are ready to hit the ground running with our deployment in Beaufort County and are looking forward to introducing customers to our state-of-the-art Brightspeed products and services."
The South Carolina build is part of Brightspeed's comprehensive plan to invest at least $2 billion in its fiber optics transformation, which is expected to reach up to 3 million homes and businesses over the next five years, including in many locations where fiber and advanced technology have not historically been implemented.
"Ensuring that South Carolinians have access to quality broadband has never been more important, but it requires communication, collaboration, and cooperation with partners in the private sector, like Brightspeed," said Gov. Henry McMaster.
"We're grateful for Brightspeed's investment in Beaufort County and look forward to continuing our work together in this increasingly important endeavor."
South Carolina is among the 20 states that make up Brightspeed's service territory, mainly in rural and suburban regions of the country.
Brightspeed will initially be composed of incumbent local exchange carrier (ILEC) assets and associated operations of Lumen Technologies, which are the subject of a pending acquisition by Apollo-managed funds.
Brightspeed's next-generation FTTP architecture is being engineered to accelerate deployment and market availability.
Brightspeed plans to announce other state-specific network build plans in the coming weeks.

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At the moment I am reading – savouring – Jack Kerouac and his ‘lost novel’. It begins with what was Kerouac’s first novel, long before On The Road, inspired by his experiences as a sailor in the Merchant Marine. The 158-page handwritten manuscript was somehow ‘lost’, and never finished, but is now published in all its rich, mad, brilliance:
“Into this book, The Sea is My Brother, I shall weave all the passion and glory of living, its restlessness and peace, its fever and ennui, its mornings, noons and nights of desire, frustration, fear, triumph, and death…”
It continues with other, much shorter unfinished stories, brimming with life and ideas, plus letters and diaries that are so immediate and personal and show his development as a man, an individual, and a writer.
He writes his letters as a stream of consciousness; immediate and personal, gambolling with the vibrancy of his thoughts, his enthusiasm and passion for life. [Read more…]

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Why is a Mother like a flower?
because; you never know her value -
till she's under the soil,
A.E. Calvert March 20/xx
[Note: date cut off]
The End of the Onions
We are all cut up in slices,
Thick and thin, in queer devise's
And we're nothing like the chaps we used to be,
We are so mixed up together
That it is quite uncertain whether
I, the teller of the tale, am really.
We have lost our clothes for ever,
And I fear that we shall never,
Nevermore grow manly whiskers on our chins
Yet the girl who spoilt our beauty
Did it only as a duty,
And I saw that she was sorry for her sins.
For her eyes grew very tearful
When she saw that we were fearful
And her face was full of pity for our pain,
And if anything can cheer us,
It's the thought of sympathetic Mary Jane.
Oct 19th 1908.
[Note: Rumour has it that Lily drowned herself at Stockton-on-Tees, her husband Fred Lambert later remarried].
Oh! better far to climb the toilsome height,
Than linger in the valley's flowered way;
Far Better in a losing cause to fight
Than feel one's sinews wasting day by day -
To taste the hemlock bitter, face the night,
Than die this daily death of apathy.
Dec 10. 1910.
[Note: not happy then]
The world is a bundle of hay
Mankind are the asses who pull
back pull in a different way
And the greatest of all is
[Note: Bull was a family name]
Look Not I now upon the wine when it is red,
When it giveth its colour in the cup,
At the last it biteth like a Serpent
And Sluigeth like an Adder.
And a young man of Keldale
Called here one fine day
The day came to a close
Then home he mus't go
After spending a most
[Note: not signed]
Time go's like Greased lightening
While visiting Mrs Elstob
I know it did on 25.9.10
[Note: visiting Jennie's mother - I should think)
26 March 1918
Parting is such sweet sorrow,
I could say goodbye till it be morrow,
Yet, to part would be much to keen a pain to
think we ere would meet again.
[Note: not clear who was in hospital - but 1918...)
What shall I wish thee young friend of mine,
Plenty of peace, and calm and wine,
These if Gods will, but thine be grace,
The sunshine of thy saviour's face,
The shelter of his hands.
18th Oct 1908.
[Note: Probably a relative of Lily above]
The golden sea its mirror spreads
Beneath the golden skies,
And but a narrow strip between of land and shadow lies.
[Note: Jennie's husband William Norman Lambert]
Oh primrose time is pleasant -
But September is the best,
When the purple berries cluster round the robin's nest,
And nuts are on the hazel and acorns on the oak,
And the shady woods are tempting,
To the Shyest fairy folk,
Out then, quick then, berry pickers all,
Through brambles thorns may prick you and a rain shower fall.
I've looked thro pages all & all
To see what others wrote before
Here is this lonely little spot
I here inscribe 'For - give - me - not'
My love to all those that I love
My love to all those that love me
My love those that love those that I love
And to those that love those that love me.
Oct: 19th 1908.
It's a very good world to live in.
To lend, to spend or to give in,
But to beg or to borrow or get ones own,
It's the very worst world that ever was known.
December 5th 1909.
The women tell me every day
That all my bloom has past away
'Behold', the pretty wantons cry,
'Behold this mirror with a sigh;
The locks upon thy brow are few,
And, like the rest, they're withering too!'
Whether age-time has thinn'd my hair,
Im sure I neighter know nor care;
But this I know, and this I feel,
as onward to the tomb I steal,
That still as death approaches nearer,
The joys of life are sweeter, dearer;
And had I but an hour to live,
That bitter hour to bless I'd give.
'Dene House Hospital'
March 25th 1918.
Rose of the Desert
[10 lines of poetry ...]
Rose of the Garden; such is woman's lot. -
Worshipped, while blooming - when she fades, forgot.
'How about some lamb, madam?' - ' Not today thanks'
'I could pick you a nice little leg, just your size' - 'Mr Cleaver how dare you!'
Alice B. Callender.
[note: Like seaside postcard humor]
I dont give a jot
What any poet said
Be it ever so humble
There's no place like bed.
This world is not so bad a place
As some would try to make it;
Though whether good or whether bad
Depends on how we take it.
'Well, upon my word! After all the trouble I had to to get a quarter of a pound of butter,
the cook has sent up the margarine.
I should hate the maids to go short, but I DO think we ought to SHARE things'
[Note: Probably reflecting the difficulty keeping servants after the war]
'I care not much for gold or land;
Give me a mortgage here and there,
Some good bank stock - some note of hand,
Or trifling railroad share;
I only ask that Fortune send
A little more than I shall spend'
A Farmer's Notice in his Orchard.
'Heaven helps those that help themselves,
but heaven help those that I catch helping themselves'.
[Note: both above in same hand]
What! write in a book
Where poets look?
And critics spy,
No! not I - I'm S-H-Y. (?)
Alice M. Boyd.
Hair was made to crimp and curl
Cheeks were made to blush
Eyes were made to rove about
Lips were made to (Oh Hush)
Two in a Hammock attempted to kiss,
In less than a minute they landed like (This)
[Note: 'This' was upside down]
'God's in his heaven
All's right with
[Note: written like Norton-on Tees]
A fiery temper it is said
Smoulder's in tresses that are red
But there are people who admit
They like a nice hot time of it
'Do not save your kindness
For to-morrows sky,
For the souls who need you
Now are passing by;
Live your best this moment,
That's the better way;
Serve the Christ with purpose,
Just today, today'.
April 4th 1909
May is a peach, they say.
Well, she is one, I'll own.
Her face is like its blush
Her heart within - a stone.
[Note: could be a sketch of Jennie by Hylda]
'Sing On Little Birds Sing On'
Oct 20th 1908
When on a lonely path you've got
And may purchance you see
That little flow For-get-me-not,
Pluck it & think of me.
Here with a loaf of bread
beneath the bough, a book
a verse a flush of wine &
thou singing to me in the wilderness,
& wilderness is paradise a now.
by Nele Mistchelson, 29.5.1918
'Tis only noble to be good
Kind hearts are more than Coronets,
And simple faith than Norman blood'
Ada A. Thwaites
Mar. 30. 1913.
Olive Lambert is her name,
Single is her station,
Happy be the lucky man
who makes the alteration.
By O. Lambert
All thoughts that are pure, Unselfish and bright,
Shall flourish as flowers, In sweet summer light,
And send out their magic, To banish all fears,
Bring sunlight to eyes, So dim with sad tears.
[Note: Dulcie Walker married Henry Medd on the 10th April 1915 - wedding gift tag]
To catch Dame Fortune's golden smile,
Assiduous wait upon her,
And gather gear by every wile
That's justified by honour,
Not for to hide it in a hedge,
Nor for the glorious privilege,
of being Idependent. R.Burns
Yarm on Lees
Our troubles come,
From trying to put
The left-hand shoe
On the right-hand foot.
West Town Farm
Friendship penned these lines
May memory hold them dear
And often bringing to mind
The friend who wrote them ln.
Remember me when this you see
And keep me in your mind
Let all the world say what they will
Speak of me as you find.
Patience is a virtue
Possess it if you can
Often found in a woman
But Seldom in a man.
There is much for which to be thankful
In this jolly old world of ours -
After the storm comes sunshine
And after the winter comes flowers
If I find a hole in my stocking,
I'm thankful it's not in my shoe!
I'm thankful there's only one war on -
Imagine if there were two!
But oh! I should cease to be thankful
If ever it came to pass
That I looked as I sometimes appear in
A taxi cab looking-glass.
I will not doubt, though all my ships at sea
Come drifting home with broken masts and sails!
I will believe the hand that never fails,
From seeming evil worketh good for me!
And though I weep because those sails are tattered
Still will I say, While my best hope lie shattered
'I trust in Thee'
December 12th 1910
I will not wish thee grandeur,
I will not wish thee wealth
Only a contented mind,
Peace, competence, and health,
Fond friends to love thee dearly,
And honest ones to chide
And faithful ones to cleave to thee,
Whatever may betide.


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Crypto exchanges are online platforms that enable traders and investors to work with digital assets and use tools for their efficient conversion. Most widespread exchanges belong to a centralized type. That means such platforms comply with all regulatory requirements and provide a high level of security for their clients. In addition, some platforms provide an AML checker. This tool helps users check addresses concerning its involvement in money laundering schemes. For example, you can conduct AML check online on the WhiteBIT exchange.
Exchanges aim to provide a secure place to buy crypto and trade it by implementing various security measures to safeguard user accounts and funds from cyber threats. These measures include advanced encryption protocols, two-factor authentication (2FA), cold storage solutions, and regular security audits. By prioritizing security practices, exchanges allow users to trade and store their digital assets with confidence.
The Essence of AML
When registering on a centralized crypto platform, users are often asked to pass AML. As part of this process, users submit personal identification documents and proof of address through KYC procedures. This helps establish their authenticity.
The AML check online framework is designed to stop money laundering, terrorist financing, and other illegal activities within the crypto world. It includes several measures, such as identity verification, transaction monitoring, risk assessment, and reporting suspicious activities to regulatory authorities. By using AML protocols, crypto service providers aim to create a safer and more reliable environment for their users. Let’s discuss some of the measures mentioned above:
- Detecting suspicious or abnormal transactions within the crypto industry is crucial, and transaction monitoring is the key to achieving this. Advanced analytics and AI technologies are utilized in order to detect uncommon behavior and highlight transactions that may pose a risk. It is done with the purpose of conducting a thorough investigation. Real-time monitoring is essential since it helps prompt action against illicit activities and enhances overall crypto ecosystem security.
- AML also includes risk assessment as a crucial element. Crypto platforms evaluate the level of risk for particular transactions, users, or jurisdictions. This assessment assists in determining how to distribute resources and put in place effective risk management measures. For example, heightened due diligence, limits on transactions, or more careful monitoring for high-risk transactions.
- Crypto platforms have a crucial responsibility to report any suspicious activities to regulatory authorities. They must have a strong reporting mechanism that adheres to AML regulations. This partnership between the crypto industry and regulatory bodies helps investigate and prevent illegal activities.
The implementation of AML measures has benefits for the entire crypto ecosystem. It creates a safe and compliant environment that promotes the proper use of cryptocurrency and discourages unlawful activities. By complying with AML regulations, the crypto industry can establish trust with users, financial institutions, and regulatory bodies. This trust can lead to more widespread adoption and integration of cryptocurrencies into the mainstream financial system.

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I’m Dreaming of a White Christmas…..or Would Blue Be Better??
Selling a home used to mean that everything got a fresh coat of white paint! These days, the concept of “staging” has caused us to re-think the “white sells best” concept. A couple of years ago, I read an interesting article in the Old Republic Title News Digest. The article took an interesting look at colors and the messages they convey. Jamie Jackson, then an interior designer with Pacific Home in Honolulu helped explain the psychology of color.
What’s in a Color?
Basically, each color paints a picture of a different lifestyle. For instance, it’s no accident that white conveys cleanliness. It’s the symbol of peace (dove), purity (bride) and elegance. Jamie says white, especially in Hawaii, can be used as a “blank canvas” upon which an owner can build. Contrary to popular belief, blue is a calming color not a depressing one. Jamie says that blue can be a reflection of the ocean. At the time, it was being paired with contrasting colors. In my personal experience, blue is a color that evokes strong emotion; people love it or they hate it.
Green obviously is a color that paints our island landscape. It can be a spring color symbolizing “renewal and growth” or it can be a calming color. Lanai areas are typically green focused areas. Be careful with “Paniolo Green”, however. I’ve found that only homes built in the original style can get away with such strong exterior paint but believe it or not, black exteriors are quite popular these days.
Lemon yellow “represents harmony and optimism.” Painting only one wall “golden can make a room appear larger.” Although citrus yellows may reflect the sunlight, I don’t find many amateurs using it successfully in their staging efforts. Like yellows, “dessert” colors such as tangerine, are considered joyful colors. They tend toward the warm range and I have seen them used successfully.
Children love the idea of purple bedrooms but unfortunately, they don’t normally make the buying decision. Purples and pinks represent the “feminine side.” In Hawaii, they reflect tropical flowers but don’t get carried away. During a past REALTOR® caravan, one home that evoked a very positive response was painted a combination of warm colors with white as an anchor.
Use Color to Your Advantage
The use of color definitely turned an otherwise basic home into a showpiece. Giving up all white can be scary, I’ll admit, but there’s no need to “go where no man has gone before” in order to achieve great results. It’s fairly simple to find homes online that have used color to the fullest advantage. It’s also easy to find the year’s most popular colors listed on paint store websites. Your agent can likely recommend a good home stager, decorators, and designers. Whatever color palette you choose, here’s hoping it all turns out Merry and Bright! Merry Christmas everybody!!
Jamie and her partners can be found at www.pacific.home.com.


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Parallels Desktop 18 for Mac adds ProMotion support
news.movim.eu / ArsTechnica · Tuesday, 9 August, 2022 - 19:30
Mac-based virtualization software Parallels launched a new version today. As with most updates to the suite, Parallels Desktop 18 adds support for new Apple hardware features, improves Windows virtualization, and expands compatibility.
The two headlining features of Parallels Desktop 18 are ProMotion support and several new features and optimizations for playing Windows games on Macs.
The first feature is pretty straightforward: Parallels now fully supports automatic refresh rate changes up to 120 Hz, matching the ProMotion feature in the M1-based 14-inch and 16-inch MacBook Pro .


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Haverhill schools will share $89 million during the year that begins July 1, but changes within the budget will come in June or July.
Haverhill School Committee members unanimously approved the spending plan—up nearly $5 million from the current year. Totals for individual schools are likely to change, however, when reorganization of St. James, Greenleaf, Crowell and Bartlett Schools takes place. Superintendent Margaret Marotta explains computers, for example, will follow students to their new classrooms
“Since we’re just moving the students—we’re not actually gaining more students—the devices will travel with the students,” she said.
The question came when School Committee member Scott W. Wood Jr. noted Bradford Elementary School is gaining 140 students, but that its budget appeared to be dropping.
Members also received a commitment from Mayor James J. Fiorentini that any extra money coming from the state would go back into the schools. The mayor qualified that pledge, saying, “As long as the Council and the School Committee hold firm that this is all the city can contribute.”
School Committee member Paul A. Magliocchetti questioned why only about $600,000 is being set aside for maintenance. He noted Facilities Supervisor Heather R. Forgione estimates another $1 million is needed. Business Manager Brian O’Connell told him “repairs are not totally predictable” and that extra state money may offset expenses. As an example, he cited the Massachusetts School Building Authority has agreed to pay for replacement of the Moody School roof. O’Connell conceded, however, “it is a risk.”
“It is an ongoing albatross around the neck of the school district and it is going to need to be addressed year to year at some significant point,” he said.
Fiorentini said individual repairs in excess of $100,000 will be borne by the city and not the schools.
Wood raised most of the questions during the discussion. In one case, he questioned why costs for sending special education students to out-of-town schools is increasing. O’Connell responded that six students, for example, have particular needs that can be met only by a program that costs $247,000 a year. Wood asked the administration to identify ways to serve more students within the district.
Another item that could change are the amounts the schools pay substitute teachers. Member Gail M. Sullivan said certified teachers should be paid at least $125 a day.

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Having rejoined WARC at the beginning of the year as MD, I’ve been catching up with our very talented group of experts in our content team and diving into the treasure trove that is WARC, to share five things that I’ve learned this past month, which I hope you will find equally interesting and valuable! Here goes:
- Looking at the correlation between creativity and effectiveness, we found that 42% of highly awarded creative is effective, up from 39% in 2021 and all creative ideas have upped their effectiveness from 18% to 20%.
- Latino fandom for the Super Bowl is growing and projected to reach 53 million by 2050. For the first time this year, the game was also broadcast in Spanish, leading some brands to take a more focused approach to connect with Spanish-speaking audiences. The no. 1 ad, according to System1’s ranking, was for Michelob ULTRA featuring Argentinian soccer superstar Lionel Messi. The WARC podcast looks at whether the 2024 Super Bowl ads reflected US diversity.
- 2024 will be a bumper year for live sport – Olympics and Paralympics, UEFA European Football Championships, and T20 Cricket World Cup - providing marketers with unrivaled opportunities to achieve mass reach. Global spend on sports media rights is forecast to reach $61bn this year, but a fragmented media landscape is causing a dilemma for brand advertisers and linear TV remains in decline. Tune in to the podcast.
- At $15.9 billion, political ad spend in the US is forecast to reach a new high this year. Whilst television remains the lead media channel for political advertising, with connected TV being an area of growth, local advertising will be vital to many political campaigns.
- Amazon’s advertising revenue grew 26% to $14.7bn in Q4 2023. This is more than double the growth of Google parent company Alphabet, which reported 11% ad revenue growth to $53.5bn.


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What illuminates the amount of damage that the U.S. is happy to allow to afflict Turkey is the strategic value of Turkey for the U.S. Turkey, as a NATO country bordering the Soviet Union, has always been a strategic partner for the United States since Turkey joined the American club of NATO in 1952. For instance, the Turkish army participating alongside the U.S. military in Korea in 1953 to fight an unknown enemy furthered and deepened Turkish-U.S. partnership. This very Turkish army is now a different establishment, with different leadership and a newly affirmed national identity, as demonstrated by the refusal to take part in the invasion of Iraq in 2003.
The U.S. does not need Turkey to be anything more than what it was in 1952. In fact, Turkey played its role perfectly during the Cold War. The U.S. does not need the Turkish economy to rank sixth in Europe nor inflation to drop from 30 percent to 7 percent. Nor is there any need for the average income in Turkey to increase tenfold; the number of universities and hospitals to double in 10 years; free health care services even in the most remote parts of the country or a modern transport network of roads, tunnels, bridges and high-speed trains. All this is unnecessary and it would not be a problem if these advances were reversed.
Equally, it does not suit a troubled Europe to see the accolade of having the biggest airport in the world move from a European city to Istanbul, or for the people of the region to shun European universities and hospitals in favor of Turkish universities and hospitals. Europe does not want to see a Turkish economic giant on its doorstep; that is not part of the deal for having Turkey as a partner in NATO.
The U.S. is not threatened by political Islam in Turkey; a version of political Islam that the U.S. encouraged and favored over the more radical Arab version. What the U.S. fears is the idea of what a successful Turkey offers to the people of the region in terms of a strong state and institutions of civic society. The very structures that for nine decades acted as the incubators that allowed our societies to reaffirm their identity and partially recover from the traumas of the Sykes-Picot Agreement; an identity that must now be reconstructed in accordance to a different set of values in a wide-ranging, regional social engineering project.
The way the U.S. views the societies of the region is in line with the views of the chief spies of the British Empire in the aftermath of World War I; that the war had failed to achieve one of its main objectives, i.e., to settle once and for all the Eastern Question – the name given by Western politicians and decision makers to the aim of dismantling the Ottoman Empire and the destruction of its social infrastructure and cultural institutions.
The view was that these societies had continued to exist in the same vein after the war being led by the same leaders taken from the same social groups and operating within the same social and cultural structures. In other words, an event as big as World War I that created the first major change in the political map of the region for six centuries had failed to create similar social or cultural changes. These societal changes were not surgical enough despite the cooling of relations between Turkey and its Arab neighbors in the decades that followed the war. The cultural and social changes in Turkey represent a new phase in this relationship today.
When those in the Arab political establishment reflect on their positions today, they can't fail to see Turkey occupy the same position in the Arab consciences as once enjoyed by Gamal Abdel Nasser's Egypt or Saddam Hussein's Iraq. Turkish flags are being waived in Arab streets instead of the national flags and newborn Arab babies are being named after Turkish leaders. What's even more significant is that this is not the work of Islamists or other political activists, but a natural response of the poorest, least educated and least politicized groups of Arab society.
This is what alarms the Arab establishment who see a return of the Ottoman order, which was never a theocracy but rather societal and cultural structures that derive their strength and legitimacy from Islamic civilization. Structures that preserved and protected the identity of regional societies are exactly what Turkey can offer and exactly what the Arab street is looking for today amid the collapse of the state and the ensuing ruin.
These sentiments, however, are not part of Turkish foreign policy. You will never see any of this mentioned in the words of Turkish strategy experts or prominent thinkers. In return, this phenomenon of the restoration of the Arab-Turkish relationship within Arab societies is not sponsored or cultivated by any political or cultural group or organization. Instead, it is a spontaneous expression of popular Arab sentiment that sees regional identity take precedence over the national one and welcomes Turkey back into the fold of the extended Arab family.
The issue is no longer a local Turkish affair but one of vital importance to the entire region and is consistent with the regional theme of the fall of the state, as witnessed in Iraq and Syria. In this scene, Turkey represents the last and only case of a functioning state and an example that could be followed and emulated.
Hence, everything taking place in Turkey today is not convenient for the regional order, i.e., Arab regimes and Iran and international alignments. The present economic coup which takes the form of a U.S. attack on Turkish exports and the speculative attack on the Turkish lira from certain Arab countries causes little surprise and are not out of sequence from previous attempts; the judicial in 2013 and military coup in 2016, nor to the money flowing freely from certain Arab governments into the coffers of the opponents of the Turkish government and the U.S. weapons which have been donated to groups that openly declare Turkey as an enemy and are affiliated with the PKK.
The officially sanctioned position in the region is that there is no place for Turkey and its institutions in a place given to rule by militias, there is no place for the economy of the state in a time of the black market when natural resources are openly and freely smuggled, there is no place for a multiethnic, multicultural state in the region of minorities and finally, no place for Islam and Islamic civilization in a time of sectarianism.
In short, there is no perceived harm in the downfall of the current Turkish state and with it the end of prosperity and stability, neither the return of secular forces to rule Turkey once again and the U.S. will continue to use the country as a base.
The removal of Turkey as a regional power is a desirable aim and provocation is a means to achieve this.
* Researcher and writer on Turkish-Arab strategic relations and Ottoman Studies, Birmingham, U.K.

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BMW has gotten the go-ahead to start producing front-drive models en masse.
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The redesigned 2012 BMW 3 Series may not come out for several more months, but the Bavarian automaker has already put its car configurator online to let customers have their way with customizing the new compact sports sedan.
BMW says 2012 will be a year of two halves, limited in its first part by its capacity to build the new 2012 BMW 3 Series sedan, per North American CEO Ludwig Willisch.
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IRVINE, California (AP) — Under pressure from Jewish organizations, members of the University of California’s governing board Thursday called for an overhaul of a proposed set of system-wide principles against intolerance, saying it should explicitly address anti-Semitism.
About two dozen people gave input to the board of regents at their meeting at UC Irvine about the proposed “Statement of Principles Against Intolerance,” a broad declaration that free speech advocates contended would amount to censorship.
Jewish organizations concerned about a series of incidents on campuses — including swastikas and Hitler graffiti — asked the UC system in March to take a stronger stand and adopt the U.S. State Department’s definition of anti-Semitism, which includes demonizing Israel or denying its right to exist.
What UC officials drafted was a statement that did not include an explicit mention of anti-Semitism or Israel. The proposed principles aim to protect any individual or group, by calling for its 10 campuses to be “free from acts and expressions of intolerance.” It would prohibit “depicting or articulating a view of ethnic or racial groups as less ambitious, less hardworking or talented, or more threatening than other groups,” among other things.
Groups critical of Israel’s treatment of Palestinians applauded the omission of the U.S. State Department’s definition in the statement, saying they feared it could be used to silence them. But Jewish groups said they felt the university was ignoring a problem that needed to be addressed.
On Thursday, Regent Norman Pattiz urged the body to take a real stand against the anti-Semitic incidents described by students and said that was the intent behind making such a declaration. UC is the first statewide university to consider adopting such a set of principles against intolerance.
“To not recognize why this subject is even being brought up is to do a disservice to those who brought it up in the first place,” he said.
His comments were echoed by other regents and welcomed by Jewish students and groups. They said they hope a new statement will address a rash of anti-Semitic incidents.
“They want to examine the issue and for that we’re grateful,” said Tammi Rossman-Benjamin, executive director of the AMCHA Initiative, which fights to end anti-Semitism on campuses. “There is a difference between taking a position against a government and calling for its elimination.”
Jewish groups say campus debates over the Israeli-Palestinian conflict were disintegrating into the harassment of Jewish students. The State Department’s definition of anti-Semitism clearly identifies the different forms of anti-Semitism that exist, they say.
UC President Janet Napolitano in a May radio interview had expressed support for adopting the State Department’s definition.
Critics of the state Israel said it was too soon to tell what a revamped statement would look like, or mean.
UC officials said the statement is intended as a declaration of the school’s beliefs and that disciplinary measures would still be guided by existing policies and federal laws.
Copyright 2015 The Associated Press.


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DeFi, short for Decentralized Finance, refers to a new financial system that operates on a decentralized blockchain. It allows individuals to access financial services and products without the need for intermediaries such as banks. DeFi has gained popularity in recent years due to its potential to provide financial services to the unbanked and underbanked population.
The Advantages of DeFi
DeFi offers several advantages over traditional finance. First, it provides financial services to individuals who do not have access to traditional banking services. Second, it eliminates the need for intermediaries, which can reduce transaction fees and increase transaction speed. Third, it offers transparency and security since all transactions are recorded on a public blockchain.
The Risks of DeFi
While DeFi offers several advantages, it also comes with risks. Since it operates on a decentralized blockchain, there is no central authority to regulate it. This can lead to scams, hacks, and other types of fraud. Therefore, it is important to conduct thorough research before investing in any DeFi project.
Where to Buy DeFi Crypto
Now that you have a basic understanding of DeFi, let’s discuss where you can buy DeFi crypto.
One key takeaway from this text is that DeFi is a decentralized financial system that operates on a blockchain, offering advantages such as accessibility and transparency but also comes with risks such as scams and fraud. When looking to buy DeFi crypto, there are various options such as decentralized and centralized exchanges, DeFi protocols, and crypto wallets, and factors to consider before investing include the project team, tokenomics, security, liquidity, and the regulatory environment.
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Centralized exchanges are platforms that operate on a centralized server. They allow users to trade cryptocurrencies for fiat currencies or other cryptocurrencies. Some popular CEXs include Coinbase, Binance, and Kraken.
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Before investing in any DeFi project, there are several factors that you should consider.
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Why We Like Dope Fantasy
Dope Fantasy hit you with some classic boom bap grooves. Their jazzy production recalls both A Tribe Called Quest and The Pharcyde, and their diverse flows match the beat quite nicely. DF uses their group dynamic very well, with different voices and flows weaving in and out of the beat, giving the listener a lot of variety. The track that landed them here is “Real Hip Hop”, and the group definitely embodies a lot of what made the “golden age” great.
Dope fantasy a group with diverse styles consisting of Jay R , LP, Peace of Mind, Ross Augusta and Carerra Kool twiiter @jayrbestbyfar and @ShecallmeLs and @peaceovmind @RossAugusta
Listen to the track that landed them on Heatseekers- "Real Hip Hop"
Also Check out Dope Fantasy's track, "Summer Madness"
Why We Like Young Q
Young Q's laid back flows recall a Kush & OJ era Wiz Khalifa, but then he can turn around and kick some slick double time rhythms when he wants to. The Michigan rapper also has an ear for hooks, complimenting his warm production with memorable melodies. Q has a playful approach to lyricism, delivering some witty punchlines, and gives his words a certain catchiness with his cadence. Q's impressively fun rhymes make a him a serious contender in the competition.
Bio: Young Q ( Age 17 ) is a aspiring artist out of Battle Creek, MI but got his start in the music scene after moving to Apex,Nc He has just recently released his first all original mixtape BAM( By All means) Released January 31st, 2013 stay in touch with Rapper Young Q via Twitter @ImYoungQ
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Jordan Solomon is a young artist out of the Toronto area, he has started building a loyal fanbase on YouTube, releasing remixes, and originals along with music videos, he's now looking to expand his fan base and gear up for his debut mixtape dropping late spring, early summer.
Listen to the track that landed them on Heatseekers- "Myself"
Also Check out Jordan Solomon's video for "Myself"
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“Something about just grabbing a pencil and putting to a paper i love it! It brings me joy, it lets me express my self just in a music format to where people can relate.” Just an inspiring artist who is trying to have his music heard around this world! Dewayne Jackson is young rap artist, born and raised in Houston,Texas. Home of screw music and filled with the dirty south and hardcore styles, DeWayne would bring something different to the table which still bears the creative sounds of “H-Town”. He's a motivated and ambitious artist that wont let anything stand in his way. He puts his all into his music and will never let you down as far as quality is concerned. Dewayne is a trendsetter who is ready to break the norm, not you average rapper. There is a bit of something for everyone in his music but still accomplishes his unique style. Don't underestimate him, he’s a hardworking artist whose willing to do whatever it takes. This is just the beginning of his journey! Dont be last to find out. “And this is just the start of it, I feel like if people will actually give me a chance and listen to the music, they wont regret it because I’m such a hard worker. This is what i wanna do so im putting my everything into it!!” -DeWayne Jackson P.S. Check out my new A.T.S. Mixtape and stay tuned for upcoming shows in your area!
Listen to the track that landed them on Heatseekers- "Chill Vibe (Hands Up)"
Also Check out Dewayne Jackson's track, "Day To Day"
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Countrywise is a show on Britain’s ITV that takes a closer look at England’s rural areas. It’s a remarkably charming program, treating the farmers and craftsmen that it covers with a good deal of respect. And, of course, it’s always fun for us to watch city folk do things in the country. In this clip from a recent show, host Ben Fogle heads to a dairy farm where a young bull is getting ready to go into the breeding system. Before he does, though, he needs to have his testicles measured. Yes, it’s just as important for our animal friends to know about their balls as it is for us, so if you ever need to get the size of a cow’s sack, here’s how it’s done.Get your balls in the game! Donate to the Sean Kimerling Foundation to win the battle against testicular cancer.
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As a cross between a Shih Tzu and a Toy or Miniature Poodle, Shih Tzu Poodle Mix dogs (also known as a Shihpoo) are some of the cutest little creatures. Shihpoos are fun-loving and energetic and have such a zest for life. They are the kind of dogs you definitely want to adopt into your household to bring about life and energy. They are great companions for families who have a home in a small apartment or a suburban house with a large backyard to play in – they are quite the adaptable creatures to a variety of living situations. They make for a great way to cheer someone up – including yourself! If you are thinking of adopting a dog, a Shihpoo could be just the dog for you.
Here are 10 things you should know before adopting a Shih Tzu Poodle mix:
– Shihpoo dogs are best in a household with older children that know how to handle a dog in the most careful of ways. Younger children (like toddlers) can often be clumsy or handle the dog a little too roughly if you aren’t there to supervise them.
– This breed of dog has a lifespan of living to be about 10 to 15 years old.
– Like many dog breeds, Shihpoos need to be given and fed a high quality diet of dry dog food. It’s important to give them dry kibble as they tend to have dental problems and dry food helps to prevent gum disease and bad breath.
– They are companion dogs; they love people and need to be with them in the house. They should never live outdoors.
– Shihpoos are smart, but they also can be quite stubborn. Train them by motivating them with their kryptonite: food!
– Speaking of food, be careful in how much you are feeding them, as they have the tendency to overeat, which can lead to major health problems if they do it often.
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– Don’t be fooled by their small size: these little guys love to hear themselves bark! Training them to be quiet on command can prove to be quite difficult, but very necessary.
– Shihpoos love to cuddle with their owners, so don’t be surprised to find them in your bed and night, expecting you to cuddle and sleep with them.
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Agriculture and Cooperatives Minister Chalermchai Sri-on said on Monday (November 25) that his ministry had submitted a second list of rice manufacturers to China and that its government promised it would finish the registration process under its import scheme as soon as possible.
His statement came after he met with Zhang Jiwen, Deputy Minister of the General Administration of Customs, China (GACC).
“Rice exported from Thailand has gained huge popularity in China,” Chalermchai said. “We had previously submitted the first batch of rice manufacturers’ names for the GACC’s consideration based on product quality and their safety standard, and 49 exporters were given approval, comprising both large manufacturers and SMEs.”
Chalermchai said China’s willingness to consider a second batch is a positive sign, which could pave the way for additional exports of 1 million tonnes of rice to China estimated at Bt27 billion.
The agriculture minister also said he and Zhang discussed opportunities to export more agricultural products from Thailand to China, including processed tapioca and fruits, frozen pork, live cattle, and bird nests.
“We also discussed the possibility to export fruits via the newly opened Dongxing border checkpoint, which Thai exporters can use to conveniently transport their products by land. The checkpoint is located only 150 metres away from the Mong Cai agricultural market,” said Chalermchai.
“GACC officials have acknowledged our offers and promised to work out agreements that favour both countries as soon as possible,” he added.

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- The Watly machine provides power, water and internet access using solar energy
- It can deliver 5,000 liters of safe drinking water each day
- Trials for the car-sized device are ongoing in Ghana
(CNN)Touted by its creators as the "world's largest solar-powered computer," it could offer a quantum leap for development across rural Africa.
The Watly machine, created by an Italian-Spanish start-up of the same name, resembles a futuristic space capsule. But its mission is to provide electricity, clean water, and Internet services that could transform lives and economies across rural Africa.
Around 625 million people in Sub-Saharan Africa are currently without electricity -- more than two-thirds of the population -- while 39% lack access to safe water.
"This is an infrastructure solution for people without access to three fundamental pillars of civilization," says Watly founder Marco Attisani. "We are (taking) people to the heart of the 21st century."
The system works by capturing solar energy through photovoltaic panels on the surface of the Watly module, which is converted into electricity through an internal 140 kwh battery.
This powers a patented water treatment system that uses a graphene-based filtering process, before the water is boiled and then distilled. The process can deliver 5,000 liters of safe drinking water each day.
The battery also powers a connectivity hub that provides wireless internet access within an 800-meter radius, and a charging station for electronic and mobile devices.
During its 15 years of service, one Watly can reduce emissions to the tune of 2,500 tons of greenhouse gases, equivalent to 5,000 barrels of oil, its makers say.
Watly has already tested a prototype in rural Ghana, and the next step is to roll out units across the continent, starting with Nigeria and Sudan.


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The nearly month-long strike by 10,100 John Deere workers in Iowa, Illinois and other states is at a critical turning point. In the week since workers voted down a second company proposal backed by the United Auto Workers union, Deere has gone on the offensive.
There are two alternative roads confronting workers. On the one hand, Deere and the UAW are dead set on getting a contract through that throttles workers’ incomes and allows the company to continue to reap record profits. They will continue to conspire and use every weapon and dirty trick at their disposal to divide workers and crush their resistance.
But the path to the strike’s victory exists and is this: Workers taking the initiative into their own hands, establishing rank-and-file organizations at every plant and warehouse, and appealing directly to autoworkers and Deere workers in the US and internationally to mobilize in support of their struggle, which has the potential to impact the fate of all workers.
The company has launched a media blitz, with top executives fanning out to tout their supposedly generous offer and suggesting its defeat by a 55-45 percent margin was largely due to a minority of unreasonable workers. With the UAW failing twice to push through its demands, Deere has sent text messages directly to workers in a naked effort to divide them and force a re-vote on the deal, which management insists is its “last, best and final” offer.
The walkout has caused serious delays in the shipment of replacement parts farmers need to keep their Deere equipment running during the last few weeks of the harvest season. After the contract was defeated, management announced it was stepping up its strikebreaking “customer service continuity plan,” which includes deploying supervisors, engineers and other salaried workers to its facilities and ramping up production at factories outside the US.
While Deere officials publicly declare they still want an agreement to bring back the current workers, they have not ruled out hiring scabs to replace the strikers. “If we walk through this and the information that’s in front of folks, the deal that’s in front of them, doesn’t work for them, we have to figure out how we continue to serve our customers going forward,” Cory Reed, president of Deere’s Worldwide Agriculture & Turf Division, said in a Des Moines Register article published Monday. “That planning is always ongoing.”
Far from mobilizing the union’s 400,000 members to oppose these strikebreaking threats, the UAW is forcing the Deere workers to fight the multinational giant alone. After its second deal with the company was voted down, the UAW International issued a perfunctory three-sentence announcement, declaring it would resume meetings with Deere management—not the workers—to “discuss next steps.”
The UAW has imposed a complete information blackout on Deere workers and has not even acknowledged any of its closed-door discussions with the Deere bosses. Meanwhile, it is continuing to keep Deere workers on starvation rations of $275 a week in strike benefits despite a strike fund—paid for with workers’ dues—valued at nearly $800 million.
There is no doubt that UAW officials are plotting with corporate management to wear down the resistance of workers and force a re-vote on the same deal, or a slightly modified one that still fails to meet workers’ demands.
With Deere expected to rake in nearly $6 billion in profits this year—at least 62 percent more than its previous record in 2013—striking workers are determined to secure a $10 an hour raise to offset more than 25 years of UAW-backed wage concessions and protect their families from the rising cost of fuel, food and other basic necessities. They also want to restore fully paid retiree health care benefits for every generation of workers, which the UAW gave up in 1997.
The UAW is determined not to win the strike, but to defeat it. UAW President Ray Curry, Vice President Chuck Browning and the rest of the affluent business executives at the UAW’s “Solidarity House” headquarters know a victory for the Deere workers would spark a far wider rank-and-file rebellion against the UAW. Workers at Caterpillar, Volvo and Mack Trucks, at GM, Ford and Stellantis, at auto parts suppliers Dana, Faurecia and Lear, and countless other locations all work under contracts with divisive tiered wage and benefit systems and other oppressive conditions, imposed by the same bribe-taking UAW officials through lies, threats of job losses and outright vote rigging.
The battle at Deere is part of what is developing into the largest strike wave in the US and internationally in generations. Since the beginning of the year, there have been more than 150 strikes in the US, involving workers from virtually every sector of the economy. Thousands—including Deere workers; Kellogg’s workers; nurses and other health care workers in California, West Virginia and Massachusetts; Alabama coal miners; Scranton, Pennsylvania teachers and Columbia University grad students—are currently on strike. Another 30,000 Kaiser Permanente health care workers in California and Oregon are set to strike on November 15, and 60,000 film and production workers, who were ready to strike last month, are voting on a deeply despised sellout contract this weekend.
These are part of a growing wave of international struggles—including strikes by teachers, nurses and other public sector workers in Canada, Portugal, Sri Lanka, Mexico and other countries, as workers seek to combat the austerity measures capitalist governments are imposing to pay for massive corporate and bank bailouts.
The conditions are emerging for these struggles to be unified into a powerful industrial and political counteroffensive by the working class against decades of eroding living standards and the explosion of social inequality.
These militant struggles are being fueled by the response of capitalist governments all over the world to the pandemic, which has prioritized profit over lives. Since the beginning of the pandemic, the wealth of billionaires in the US alone has risen by 70 percent—from nearly $3 trillion to over $5 trillion—even as 89 million workers lost their jobs, 47 million people were infected with COVID-19 with unknown long-term consequences, and more than 776,000 died.
After being forced to risk their lives, workers all over the world are refusing to accept wages that fail to keep up with inflation, exhausting schedules that rob them of their family life and health, and the lies of company executives and union bureaucrats who say there is no money to meet their just demands.
In every struggle which is taking place or emerging, the biggest obstacles to workers’ unification are the corporatist unions, which function as a labor police force and partners in the exploitation of the working class. That is why increasing numbers of workers, including educators, health care workers, Amazon workers, and auto and auto parts workers at Volvo Trucks, Dana, Deere and the Detroit automakers, are joining the growing network of rank-and-file factory and workplace committees, which reject the authority of the pro-company unions and fight for the independent interests of the working class.
On Saturday, workers at an online meeting sponsored by the World Socialist Web Site voted to establish the Deere Strike Rank-and-File Solidarity Committee to mobilize the broadest support for the striking workers.
To fight transnational corporations like Deere, workers need a global strategy. The striving of workers for international solidarity has been expressed by the Deere workers in Mannheim, Germany, who have repeatedly voiced their support for their brothers and sisters in the US. In May, the International Workers Alliance of Rank-and-File Committees (IWA-RFC) was founded to coordinate the growing struggles of the working class across all national borders.
The fight against capitalist exploitation is inseparable from a fight to eliminate the pandemic and end the sacrifice of human life for corporate profit. The growing wave of strikes and struggles across the world must be developed into a conscious political struggle to establish workers’ power and reorganize economic life based on socialist planning and production for human need, not private profit.
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The article was motivated by the design of adaptive control algorithms for the control of a a fixed wing unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV). An adaptive system is a system that, with its structure or parameters, adapts to changes in the behavior of the object and based on the knowledge of variable properties, maintains the quality of its regulatory transition. The knowledge gained on this small UAV can be applied to larger aircraft. The creation of the proposed adaptive control into the UAV consisted of the creation of a simulation model of the aircraft based on known physical laws, the properties of the aircraft and a mathematical description. An adaptive PID controller for stabilization with changing coefficients based on the airspeed of the aircraft was designed and simulated. A validated control of the mathematical model of an unmanned aircraft was designed and simulated using the methods of estimation and identification of the UAV model parameter based on measured data from flight tests. Identifying dynamic parameters is a challenging task due to several factors, such as random vibration noise, interference, and sensor measurement uncertainty. The designed adaptive UAV control provides very promising results in improving the controllability of the aircraft while reducing the effect of speed changes on the stability and controllability of the system compared to the conventional PID controller. The comparison was performed on three selected types of PID controllers. The first type had fixed coefficients for the entire range of speeds calculated using the Control toolbox in MatLab. The second type also had constant coefficients over the entire range of speeds calculated using the Naslin method. The third adaptive type of PID controller had variable coefficients based on approximate polynomials dependent on the change in flight speed. The reason for the comparison was to show an increase in margin of stability using the method of variable coefficients of the PID controller based on the change of flight speeds. The obtained results show that the proposed adaptive control algorithm is robust enough to control the movement of the aircraft in the longitudinal plane and due to the introduced process and measurement errors, while the used Kalman filter effectively eliminates these errors.
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A young man who escaped from garda custody after he stole a bottle of wine was following his friend when he jumped from the back of a patrol car.
Craig Carroll (21) had never been in trouble before and fled from the patrol car "in sheer panic".
Judge David McHugh accepted that Carroll was not the protagonist in escaping custody and he struck out the charges.
The defendant, of Back Lane, Dublin 8, admitted before Blanchardstown District Court to stealing a bottle of wine worth €11 from SuperValu, Main Street, Finglas, last September 5.
He also admitted escaping from lawful custody following his arrest.
Gda Kevin Woods said he was passing SuperValu when he was flagged down by security staff who said a number of individuals had been in the shop and stolen some items.
Gda Woods said Carroll stole a bottle of wine. He was arrested and told he would be taken back to the garda station.
The officer said Carroll was placed in the back of the patrol car, but jumped out and ran away.
The defendant was chased by gardai and re-arrested.
Gda Woods said Carroll was very apologetic for his behaviour.
The court heard he had never been in trouble before.
Defence solicitor Wayne Kenny said Carroll's co-accused jumped from the patrol car and fled because he had a substantial number of outstanding warrants.
Gda Woods accepted Carroll was following his friend out of "sheer blind panic".
Mr Kenny said Carroll, who is unemployed, has had an extremely difficult life.
The defendant's father died when he was only two-days-old, his mother died when he was 12 and he was raised in foster care.
Carroll sat his Leaving Certificate and studied catering and hotel management.
The court heard he was living in hostels at the time of these offences but is now living in Celbridge, Co Kildare.
Mr Kenny also asked the judge to be as lenient as possible, saying Carroll was very much on his own.


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What gun do police officers in Missouri use?
The type of firearm carried by any law enforcement officer is determined by the officer's employer and sometimes the officer him/herself. Most law enforcement agencies permit their officers to carry any one of several sidearms from an approved list. The most commonly carried firearm in the United States is Glock, with about 65% of the U.S. market.
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Officers use their guns to maintain a safer situation for themselves and surrounding civilians. If the suspect is a perceived threat, the firearm may be used to attempt to c…onvince the suspect to become compliant. If someone's life is in immediate danger, the gun may be fired to take the suspect down so they are no longer a threat to those around them.
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Approved Weapons are Glock 22, 23, and 27 - all chambered in .40 S&W, these are the ONLY weapons permitted for carry both on and off duty, certain officers (likely SWAT) are p…ermitted to carry the Sig's in 45 with the safety engaged at all times unless firing (the Sig 1911 I believe).... Hope this helps, you can get the info from Boston PD website!
You are not required by law to tell a police officer that you have a gun in the car. If they ask if you do. and you say no, and they find it, you're in trouble. Also, if you h…ave a CCW, the first thing you should say when the officer asks for your license, registration and proof of insurance is say "Officer I have a valid CCW permit and I currently have my handgun on my person." Also indicate where the gun is located on you and do NOT make motions toward your gun unless you want a gun jammed in your face. The officer may take temporary possession of your firearm if he or she feels the need to. Most don't if you are respectful of their safety. Bottom line, don't lie and don't reach for your gun.
Yes, Japanese police are armed.
Most U.S. police officers carry semi-automatic sidearms in 9mm, .40 caliber, or .45 ACP. Glock has about 65% of the U.S. law enforcement market. Other major manufacturers are …Smith and Wesson, Sig Sauer, and Ruger.
With the exception of the United Kingdom, all other European police agencies are armed.
Law enforcement "service weapons" vary widely, and the standards are usually set by the individual departments and agencies. Most agencies try to standardize on one weapon and… one caliber to ease purchase, maintenance, and training problems. Most, but not by any means all, have gone to semi-automatic sidearms which fire 9 millimeter, 10 millimeter, .357 caliber ,40 caliber, 45 ACP caliber, and 45 GAP ammunition. The most common manufacturers are probably Glock, Beretta, and Sig Sauer, but other manufacturers are also represented. Smith & Wesson is trying to get their M&P pistol into the Law Enforcement market by offering low cost swap out or even free swaps. There are some departments which traditionally carry unique sidearms (e.g. - The Texas Rangers carry the old-military-style .45 caliber Colt sem-autos). Some departments still carry (or allow their officers to carry), revolvers, which typically fire 38 caliber, 357 caliber or 45 caliber ammunition. Probably the most prevalent heavy weapon assigned to duty officers in the field (exclusive of special assignment units such as S.W.A.T. teams) is overwhelmingly the Remington 870 12 gauge shotgun, but here to, many other makes abound.
Volunteer police officers are usually called reserve or auxiliary police. Not all states or agencies have reserves, and some employ some or all of them in a non-sworn capacity… where they do not have powers of arrest or carry firearms. More commonly, reserve or auxiliary police officers and sheriff's deputies have training similar to regularly-salaried officers, wear the same uniform and equipment, including firearms, and have the same powers of arrest while on duty. Most do not have these same police powers while off duty, although regular police officers do.
In the U.S., different police departments use different guns. As far as handguns go, Glock has 60% or so of the market. Sig has a pretty good percentage of the rest, and… there are a few others that have the remainder. In some small cities, individual officers can carry anything they want, but in many large cities, the department usually has a specific model that officers are required to carry.
I don't know all tools. A police officer's main tool is the computer but other tools include a patrol car, motorcycle, pistol and Taser....
Because they need a way to take down armed criminals from far distances added by CenCst Because the police are responsible for the protection of the people within their juris…diction. A "gun" is just another tool on a police officers belt. The fact of the matter is that any good police officer does not want to have to pull out their sidearm. They are responsible for the safety and preservation of the public's right to life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness, and unfortunately there are a lot of people out there that wish to deprive others from that right, ie criminals. The fact that criminals can have weapons, is a fairly widely known one, and while quite a few private citizens have them also, who is more likely to deal with the potentially armed criminal, aside from their victim. I liken this to the question of "Would you send our military to deal with combatives armed with rifles, only able to carry pepper spray and a stick?"
Each law enforcement agency prescribes what sidearms may be carried by their officers. California agencies furnish handguns to their sworn employees, and these are usually a s…ingle brand and model. However, many agencies permit their officers to purchase and carry their own handguns, so long as they meet the agency's specifications. Therefore, there can be considerable variety in what you may see in California officers' holsters. That said, the most common and popular police sidearm in the United States is the Glock pistol in .40 caliber.
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police have been known to use tazers, hand guns, and shotguns The most common are 9mm pistols, knight sticks and tazers. I believe the Glock 9 is the most common firearm used… by police.
Different police departments issue different guns. There is no one official gun. the most commonly found in the USA is the 9mm Actually, since the 1990s, the .40 S&W has bec…ome one of the more common calibers. Glock pistols are the most common (Glock holds something like 50 or 60 percent of the entire police market worldwide). Sig Sauer holds a fair percentage of the market also. The remaining percentage is held by various manufacturers. Many large departments issue one certain gun. For instance, the local city and county departments where I live issues Sig Sauer pistols. One of the small departments in the area issues H&Ks, another small department issues Glocks...all in .40 S&W. Some small departments, especially in rural areas, allow their officers to carry any gun they can qualify with, however, that isn't as common.
Yes. Under the Law Enforcement Officers Safety Act, any officer qualified to carry a concealed weapon in his home state may carry his weapon in any other state. Officers carry… their badges and ID cards as proof of their right to carry a weapon.


Windows has gone a huge and long way compared to its start which was released on November 20, 1985. Given the new Windows 11 with its initial release date last October 5, 2021, there have been a lot of changes and updates. As we progress and move forward, files are getting bigger and bigger every time which requires us to either buy or create more digital space within our PCs or laptops.
Here are some quick and easy ways to uninstall some applications and create some space on your Windows 11 operating system:
UNINSTALL APPLICATIONS THROUGH THE SETTINGS
This is where everyone initially goes when you start using your computer and you would want to fiddle with your settings. May it be for your display, audio, notifications, power, and all other configurations. Uninstalling apps is one of the many things you can do from the settings.
STEP 1: Press Windows + I keys to open the Settings app.
STEP 2: In the Settings app, choose Apps from the left sidebar.
STEP 3: Select Installed apps from the right pane.
STEP 4: Click on the three horizontal dots icon next to the app you want to uninstall and choose Uninstall from the context menu.
UNINSTALL APPLICATIONS THROUGH THE START MENU
Throughout the years, the Windows start menu has always been one of the first ones you open when searching or opening some immediate apps. In Windows 11, the start menu has been even more refined, and can also be used to uninstall some apps.
STEP 1: Press the Windows key to open the Start Menu.
STEP 2: In the Start Menu, click the All apps option at the top right corner.
STEP 3: Locate and right-click on the program you want to uninstall. Then, choose Uninstall from the context menu.
UNINSTALL APPLICATIONS THROUGH THE FILE EXPLORER
The file explorer is where you usually go when you search for specific files and folders. This is also very useful for locating specific applications or files that you would want to uninstall through the open file location feature.
STEP 1: Open the Start Menu, type the name of the program you want to uninstall in the search bar, and choose the Open file location from the right pane.
STEP 2: In the folder that opens, right-click on the program icon and select ‘Open file location’ one final time.
STEP 3: Locate the uninstall execution file, right-click on it, and select Open to initiate the uninstallation process.
UNINSTALL APPLICATIONS THROUGH THE CONTROL PANEL
This is where most of us grew up uninstalling files from. The control panel is where you can also generally tweak and configure your PC/laptop settings. Think of a general hub where you can do and edit everything through that hub. Here’s how you uninstall some apps through it.
STEP 1: Open the Start Menu, type Control Panel in the search bar, and choose Open from the right pane.
STEP 2: In the Control Panel, choose Category in the View by option.
STEP 3: Click on Uninstall a program.
STEP 4: Right-click on the app you want to uninstall and choose Uninstall from the menu that crops up.
UNINSTALL APPLICATIONS THROUGH THE COMMAND-LINE TOOLS
This one is a little more on the technical side that uses the Command Prompt to execute your inputs and uninstallation. Here’s a little quick guide on how to do so.
STEP 1: Open the Start Menu, type Command Prompt in the search bar, and choose Run as administrator from the right pane.
STEP 2: In the Command Prompt window, type wmic and press Enter.
STEP 3: Type the following command and press Enter. It’ll display all the apps installed on your computer.
STEP 4: To uninstall an app, type the following command and press Enter. Make sure to replace “app name” with the name of the app you want to uninstall.
product where name=”app name” call uninstall
STEP 5: Type Y and press Enter to confirm your selection.
You may also uninstall using Windows PowerShell.
STEP 1: Open the Start Menu, type Windows PowerShell in the search bar, and select Run as administrator from the right pane.
STEP 2: Type the following command in the PowerShell window. It’ll display all the installed applications.
STEP 3: Locate and note down the full name of the app you want to uninstall. Then, type the following command and press Enter. Make sure to replace ‘app name’ in the command with the full name of the app you want to uninstall.
Remove-AppxPackage <app name>
You’ve reached the end of our list! Hopefully, we were able to help you out and you were able to free up some space for your PC or laptop. Stay tuned for more tips and guides like these!