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Leading polysilicon manufacturer Tongwei Solar is expecting its revenue for the first nine months of 2022 to soar as a result of strong demand for silicon products and its expanded production capacity.
Tongwei released an announcement on 9 October that said the company's net profit is expected to reach RMB21.4 billion – RMB21.8 billion (US$2.98 billion – US$3.04 billion) for the first three quarters of 2022, a year-on-year (YoY) increase of 15.455 billion – 15.855 billion (US$2.15 billion – US$2.21 billion), representing a 260% – 267% rise.
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Tongwei's net profit in Q1 was RMB5.194 billion (US$720 million), rising to RMB7 billion (US$980 million) in Q2. Based on the mid-range projection for Q3, its net profit will is expected to reach roughly RMB9.4 billion (US$1.31 billion), maintaining a double-digit growth of 34% quarter-on-quarter, which means another record high for a single quarter.
Tongwei said this growth was driven by strong market demand for high-purity silicon products, resulting in higher YoY price. At the same time, the company's new production capacity grew rapidly to achieve a substantial increase in profit. Production and sales of PV cells are growing with an improved YoY profitability.
Public information shows that Tongwei, the leader in both silicon materials and cell production achieved an operating revenue of RMB60 billion in the first half of this year, up by 127% YoY, and a net profit of RMB12.2 billion, up by 312% YoY, surpassing LONGi Green Energy's revenue and profit for the first time to reach the top of PV sector rankings.
Tongwei produced 107,300 tonnes of polysilicon in H1, a YoY increase of 112% and a capacity utilisation rate of 119%. By the end of H1, the company had a polysilicon capacity of 230,000 tonnes. Its Leshan Phase III 120,000-tonne project was granted approval for energy consumption and is expected to be put into production in H2 2023.
In addition, the company also plans to invest in the construction of 200,000 tonnes of polysilicon capacity in the Chinese cities of Baoshan and Baotou, which are expected to be completed and put into operation in 2024. According to the company, its nominal capacity of silicon materials will reach 750,000 tonnes in 2024, further consolidating its leading position as a polysilicon producer.
Since the beginning of 2020, the company's silicon price rose from RMB73/kg to RMB303/kg in Q3 2022, a cumulative increase of 315%. It recently hit a 10-year high and has also been pushed by as a result of power rationing in China following a severe heatwave.
It is worth noting, however, that the price increase of silicon products seems to have run its course. Analysts said the prolonged price surge is expected to end in the first half of next year when more capacity is released. Multiple calculations show that 2023 polysilicon price will enter a downward channel.
In terms of its cell business, Tongwei's sales volume in H1 was 21.79GW, with a YoY growth of 55%.
At present, Tongwei's cell production capacity is about 54GW. With the completion of its 8GW Jintang Phase II and 8.5GW Meishan Phase III projects, Tongwei's total cell production capacity is expected to exceed 70GW by the end of 2022.
In addition, Tongwei has increased its cell price twice last month. PV InfoLink previously said that there was a severe shortage of PV cells, with module manufacturers eager to stockpile products as a result. Tongwei is also planning to establish a 25GW high-efficiency PV module manufacturing base in the Yancheng Economic Development Zone.
Huang Lin of Huachuang Securities predicted in a research report on 5 September that Tongwei's 2022 net profit will reach RMB24.266 billion, a YoY increase of 196%. While net profit in 2023 is expected to reach RMB20.737 billion, down by 14.5% YoY as the forecasted lower price of polysilicon takes effect.
On the stock market, Tongwei's share price has fallen by 31% since hitting a record high on 8 July. However, examined from a longer period of time, the price has risen by 606% since the end of March 2019.
PV Tech will be hosting a webinar in conjunction with Tongwei Solar exploring how the company's solar shingled modules can boost reliability and output. This will be held on 18 October at 10am EDT/ 4pm CEST and you can register for the event here.


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Back view from Hercules, Monument in Kassel, the documenta-city, Germany
In the eighties: paper collages and with these first exhibitions in Frankfurt am Main. 1985 to 1990: publishing reports, collages, graphics and cover pictures on critical social issues in the social psychiatry magazine 'Journal Meeting'. Since 1990: designing numerous catalogs, brochures, logos, posters and much more. Create digital art pictures, multimedia presentations, video sequences. Publisher and author of publications. Various exhibitions, art events and art activities (eg exhibitions with the artist Carmelo Di Bella, who died in 2003). Music composing with the computer is another focus. Around 500 electronic music tracks were developed up to 2008. Last but not least, photography has finally become my passion! Since 2008 to 2021:...

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The time has finally come after a long summer of waiting and this weekend the TSI World Bees will take on the Swindon Wildcats in their first set of preseason fixtures over the course of 2 weeks. On Saturday, the Bees will make the trip to the Link Centre for the first time since February then on Sunday, the Swindon Wildcats will make the trip down to the Slough Ice Arena for the first time since the closing game of the 2022/23 season in April to end the first weekend of games.
Over the off-season both teams have made some drastic changes to both of their rosters with both sides bringing in more players in attempts to boost their gameplay and all round experience on the team. The Wildcats saw the loss of Floyd Taylor, Loris Taylor, Ben Nethersell and Dean Skinns but through all these players leaving it gave Head Coach Aaron Nell the opportunity to bring in new talents while at the same time be able to bring some familiar faces back to the Link Centre.
From the Peterborough Phantoms, Aaron was able to recruit Forward Glenn Billing, who played a massive role within the Phantoms roster and had the "A". Luc Johnson also made the decision to make the move from the Phantoms to the Wildcats but is no stranger to the Wildcats fans as he was last part of their roster in the 2019/20 season but as a Forward and this season will return to the Link Centre as a Defensemen. Gaël was forced to make a move to a new team after the Basingstoke Bison being unable to participate in the league for this season, and chose to join Aaron Nell's side for the upcoming season. From the Bristol Pitbull's, 2 familiar faces return to the line-up for the Wildcats fans as Josh Shaw and Tyler Perre both made the decision to return to the Wildcats line-up for first time for Tyler since the 2019/20 season whereas Josh Shaw only had a brief spell at the Pitbull's for 1 season. The Wildcats did experience a little hiccup over the off-season due to the signing of defensemen Reece Kelly as he had originally signed for the Swindon Wildcats quite early on the announcement was made but due to an offer being made by the Elite League side the Glasgow Clan, Reece took the opportunity to play for the Clan in the upcoming season leaving the Wildcats to fill his space.
The improvements to the Wildcats roster leaves us to wonder how all these players gel on the ice and also question who will be their one to watch over the season ahead. Gaël-Mukeba Lubwele will definitely be one of the ones to watch for the Wildcats over the course of the weekend after gathering a total of 76 points, 36 goals and 40 assists, while he was previously signed at the Basingstoke Bison last season but it is also worth keeping an eye out for Luc Johnson as it will be interesting to see how he will fill into the Swindon roster after being away for the Link Centre for a few years and how he will perform as a defenseman for the Wildcats this time around.
This weekend for the Bees however will be a fresh start with a new and improved roster due to a few new faces joining the Bees over the summer. From the Basingstoke Bison Brendan Baird, Josh Kelly, Liam Morris, Edgar Landsberg, Aiden Doughty and Marcel Balaz joined the TSI World as well as the additions of Sam Cooper, Oliver Knaggs and Vanya Antonov. Having these players added to the roster will add more depth and boost the team when it comes to pushing for a playoff spot.
The Bees return to the Slough Ice Arena on Sunday with face-off at 5pm.


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Abomination of Desolation & Mark of the Beast
Abomination of Desolation & Mark of the Beast
Food for Thought!
In the last couple of weeks, I have been studying more closely, and praying, over the End-Time prophecies in the Bible.
Every time, I have asked The Holy Spirit for guidance, and for Him to unlock the mysteries that are hidden within.
I have been shown that there is not just one interpretation for many of these prophecies…. for they are layered, as well as spiritual, not just physical. They are Treasures for those who are willing to seek them out. (Matthew 13:44)
The LORD keeps bringing me back to the Abomination of Desolation, because I believe there are many layers that are contained in this very important, specific prophecy.
What I want to share with you, is "Food for Thought"….. for you to consider, pray about, and take to The LORD for your own further understanding.
This is not a 'Thus says The LORD' teaching, but only something to ponder — as a possibility.
I am in no way a Bible Scholar or teacher, but just a Servant of Jesus, seeking and longing for His Kingdom and His Ways.
Abomination of Desolation:
We see the phrase, "Abomination of Desolation" mentioned four times in the Bible:
"And forces shall be mustered by him, and they shall defile the sanctuary fortress; then they shall take away the daily sacrifices, and place there the ABOMINATION OF DESOLATION." Daniel 11:31.
"And from the time that the daily sacrifice is taken away, and the ABOMINATION OF DESOLATION is set up, there shall be one thousand two hundred and ninety days." Daniel 12:11.
""Therefore when you see the ABOMINATION OF DESOLATION. spoken of by Daniel the prophet, standing in The Holy Place"" (whoever reads, let him understand)," Matthew 24:15.
""So when you see the ABOMINATION OF DESOLATION. spoken of by Daniel the prophet, standing where it ought not" (let the reader understand), "then let those who are in Judea flee to the mountains."" Mark 13:14.
The most common interpretation for this 'Abomination of Desolation,' is that in the Last Days, there will be a Third Temple built in Jerusalem.
After it is built, in the middle of the Tribulation, the Antichrist will come into the Temple, thus defiling it…. as he proclaims himself to be GOD.
There was an actual "fore-shadow" of this happening back in 167 b.c., when Antiochus Epiphanes, came into the Temple and 'defiled' it with pigs blood.
While the above could be a possible 'physical' interpretation, I will try to attempt to explain why I believe that there is also an 'spiritual' way to look at this event.
Jesus uses many metaphors, and allegories when He spoke in the New Testament. His Words were not just 'words'… they were not just 'linear,' and they were hardly ever just at 'face value'……. for He spoke in riddles and parables.
This was so that people would have to seek out the truth by putting on spiritual glasses…. that is why He said 'let those who have eyes see, and ears hear.' (Matthew 13:13-16)
The Temple:
An example would be when Jesus declared that He was the Temple. He said that the 'Temple' will be torn down and then be re-built 3 days later.
Of course, He was not talking about the actual Temple, but of His Body, that was killed and resurrected 3 days later:
"Jesus answered and said to them, "Destroy this temple, and in three days I will raise it up."
Then the Jews said, "It has taken forty-six years to build this temple, and will You raise it up in three days?"
But He was speaking of the temple of His body. Therefore, when He had risen from the dead, His disciples remembered that He had said this to them; and they believed the Scripture and the word which Jesus had said." John 2:19-22.
We also see that throughout the New Testament, that it talks about how our bodies…. the believer's body is also a temple — a temple is where God resides….. God resided in Jesus' body…. thus, He also resides in us, through The Holy Spirit. We are the Temple of God here on earth.
"Do you not know that you are the TEMPLE OF GOD and that the Spirit of God dwells in you? If anyone defiles the temple of God, God will destroy him. For the temple of God is holy, which temple you are." 1 Corinthians 3:16-17.
When we look at the word 'Abomination,' we see that it represents something that is a 'foul and detestable' thing. The root word means to 'abhor,' or 'to turn away from because of the stench.'
I believe, and it is my personal opinion, that this 'abomination,' spiritually speaking, is The Mark of the Beast. Just like when Antiochus Epiphanes defiled the temple with pig's blood…… so does the 'Mark' defile a person's temple, with something that is unholy, foul and detestable.
I believe that this 'unholiness' has its roots in 'fallen angel' technology, thus the 'mixing of humans' and the 'fallen ones.'
Just like in the days of Noah, when the Nephilim were born from human seed, and fallen angels (Genesis 6:1-4)…. so it will be again in the Last Days. This will be the fulfillment of the 'mixing of iron and clay toes' that we read about in Daniel 2:41-43.
The Mark:
This 'Mark' will pollute and desecrate the body…. the 'temple of GOD!' When this happens, there will no longer be a 'sacrifice for sin' for that person.
It says in Hebrews 10:26-27, that, for some, there is no longer a sacrifice for sin, but judgment and raging fire:
"For if we sin willfully after we have received the knowledge of the truth, there no longer remains a sacrifice for sins, but a certain fearful expectation of judgment, and fiery indignation which will devour the adversaries."
When the 'Mark' is taken, the 'sacrifice of Jesus' is abolished. We can see that in Daniel 12:11:
"And arms shall stand on his part, and they shall pollute the sanctuary of strength, and shall take away the daily sacrifice, and they shall place the abomination that maketh desolate."
The words 'daily sacrifice,' in the verse above (מִיד, tâmı̂yd, taw-meed'), actually just means 'continually,' in the Strong's Concordance.
Jesus is that Sacrifice, and His Blood continually washes us clean! (1 John 1:7)
The Holy Place:
The 'Holy Place' mentioned in Matthew 24:15, also refers to the Temple.
In the Old Testament, it referred to the 'Holy of Holies,' or 'Most Holy Place,' where only the High Priest could enter once a year for the atonement of people's sins.
This was the most intimate place where God resided in the Temple. Spiritually speaking, it could be thought of as The Secret Place of The Most High.
So, why is this a big deal, you may ask? I believe that His People need to dig a little deeper into the End Time Prophecies, using the spiritual glasses of The Holy Spirit.
We are now seeing prophecy being fulfilled, but most Christians to not see or understand.
Taking The Word at 'face value,' is okay….. but incomplete. If they took the time to study The Bible diligently, with the help of The Holy Spirit, their vision would be enlarged.
Unfortunately there are many Christians who won't even consider that we are in The End Times, because they are still waiting for the [third] Temple to be built first in Jerusalem.
While there might be a Temple rebuilt physically, I also believe that there is a much more serious interpretation of the Abomination of Desolation….. that it is the Mark that will be placed inside the body….. and, thus, it will pollute, desecrate, and abolish the work of Jesus done on The Cross.
Please seek The LORD for confirmations, and any further revelation.
The LORD admonished me back in 2018, concerning the Mark of the Beast as I heard this:
"People are reading their Bible with carnal eyes. Pray that you can read in The Spirit, and not your flesh, then you will see the correct interpretations."
~ Elizabeth Marie
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Elizabeth Marie is a wife, mother, teacher and most importantly a follower and disciple of The LORD JESUS CHRIST. After receiving many prophetic dreams and night visions, Elizabeth was led to start a blog, Latterrain333, to share more of what she is shown. She became a Christian as a teenager, however, it wasn't until 2010, when The LORD started giving her words, dreams and visions. A few years later, she started a YouTube channel, also called 'Latterrain333.'


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Things you can try in the Win Strategy Development Tool
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Here is a list of all the features you can use in the MustWin Now Win Strategy Development tool and how to use them. They can be combined with the other tools in many different, creative ways to help you with your proposals. If you want to explore you can use this list to make sure you know how it works. If you find something isn't self explanatory or confusing, just let us know and we'll walk you through it.
To work through the script, select an RFP. Which one hardly matters. Since the goal is to try every feature without impacting a real pursuit, think of this as training and remove the pursuit you create by following the script when you are done.
Win Strategy Development
This tool takes the intelligence you've collected in the Pre-Proposal Capture and Proposal Input Forms and enables you to convert your insights into instructions for proposal writers that will then be picked up by the Cross-Reference Tool where they will be mapped to the proposal outline. Instead of a simple "list of themes," your proposal writers will get the guidance that's relevant to their particular proposal sections. Instead of a simple "list of themes," your insights will be turned into actions. The instructions you write will tell proposal writers what to do or say about your insights.
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A stand alone game or expansion for Pyramid Arcade! Read more
2-10 Players
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2-10 Minutes
Nomids is a fast and easy introductory game with a simple goal. Great for all ages and playable by as many as 10 people!
Everyone starts with 3 pyramids of all different colors, and the first player to get rid of them all – to have no 'mids – is the winner! Nomids also includes overviews of 3 other games you can play with the pieces.
As a Pyramid Arcade expansion, two sets of Nomids will bring a Pyramid Arcade set up to the five trios needed for several popular games, in all ten colors.
Works by itself or as an expansion for Pyramid Arcade.
30 pyramids (3 each of all ten colors in Pyramid Arcade), one lightning die, Nomids rules pamphlet, and pyramid overview pamphlet


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Grand Theft Auto Online or GTA Online Casino features a brand new Diamond Casino and Resort since the newest update. The main mission is to conquer the casino. If you see, the core of the game is still the same.
You can buy cars, cause chaos, make money and blow people up. Outside the casino you will find yourself in a war zone and inside the casino there are many missions and games that you have to complete.
At the first launched in 2013, players were already trying to break into the GTA casino, but why did it take so long to finally open the doors of the casino. The game's developer Rockstar Games wanted to avoid potential upheaval as players gamble away their real money in the virtual casino.
GTA Online Casino : GTA Diamond Casino and Resort
The casino is one of the most interesting environments in Grand Theft Auto because it forces players into nonviolent actions. You can gamble with virtual money at the many gaming tables or enjoy a party at the bar.
In the GTA online casino you can play Blackjack, Roulette, and Three Card Poker. There are also slots themed around various GTA entertainment venues such as Twilight Knife and Impotent Rage. On the Inside Track you can stake on virtual horse racing tournaments.
In addition, there is also the Lucky Wheel that you can spin to win prizes such as chips, money, clothing or even a high end supercar if you are really lucky.
Chips on GTA Online Casino
When you are in the GTA online casino, you cannot draw a weapon or cause chaos. You can just walk around and play games. The payouts are shown for each game. The chips with which you gamble, you can buy with real money, but you cannot cash them out again in real money.
You can use the chips to gamble on the slot online games, the virtual horse races and the various table games. Players get a set number of free chips each day along with a free spin on the Lucky Wheel. They can earn more chips by completing casino missions.
The casino is an important part of the update. Unfortunately, this feature is not available in about 50 countries due to different online gambling regulations. If you want to join GTA Online game, it will cost you 500 GTA dollars.
Is there to Experience Player?
If gambling isn't for you, there are plenty of other activities associated with GTA including a new series of story missions based around protecting the casino from a destructive mob of investors.
There are a lot of GTA online casino cars that you can add to your garages and you have access to a penthouse that you can decorate yourself. In addition, you also have to plan the robbery at the casino.
If you're going to commit a robbery, you'll need headquarters, a team, and the right equipment. In the underground lair of your playroom, you'll find three schedules, space for vehicles, and other gear you'll need to pull off the heist.
Playing with Team in GTA Online Casino
It is better to playing with your team, because you can practice opening safes and breaking electronic locks. During the preparations you will, among other things, get the chance to get information from a former employee of the casino about the security systems.
This opens up new ways to invade the casino. New cars are also appearing in the game since the new casino update,. This gives you access to five new cars that have been specially designed to commit thefts.
It is also important to carefully select a partner. Leicester knows a lot of people in the criminal world. He might be able to help you find a driver, a gunman and a hacker. If you have enough money, you can hire professionals.
The list of partners depends on the people you have already encountered during your criminal adventures.
GTA Online Casino : VIP program
When you invest in a VIP membership to GTA online casino, you can unlock a variety of benefits including valet parking for your vehicle, an aircraft concierge on the helipad, a limousine service that takes you everywhere for free, access to the VIP lounge and high-limit tables.
To open a VIP membership in a GTA casino, you must first purchase a Master Penthouse suite. So you first have to make sure that you have enough GTA dollars in the bank. These penthouses are the epitome of luxury and they are fully adapted to your needs. In the spacious bedroom with access to the roof terrace you can enjoy a breathtaking view.
You can indulge in the pool, and you can even upgrade to include a private spa, including a personal stylist, a media room for watching movies in comfort.
When you buy a Master Penthouse, you are part of the casino business. This opens up a whole new set of missions to help the staff protect your investment. The first time you complete each of these missions, you will receive a special prize. Finishing the whole story as a host will unlock a free vehicle.


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National Review is doing snippets from Laura Ingraham's book Of Thee I Zing, which based on some of her TV appearances is a pretty no-holds-barred slam on cultural decline.
I think she's generally a prude. But that doesn't mean she's wrong on some of this stuff.
For example, one of the snippets NRO is running is about sexting – y'know, like the stuff Weiner did and that dummy from the Kenner City Council. Apparently it's widespread – something like a third of 20-somethings out there have sent pictures of themselves without clothes on either on the internet or through a text message.
So Ingraham says this isn't just trashy, it's ruining dating. I dunno if she's right. But I do know this woulda been a pretty tough lesson for some poor chick to learn…
There was a time when people got dressed up and had conversations to see if they were compatible — now they examine tan lines. Though there could be one advantage to the exposure: People will develop a new esteem for the option of seeing you clothed. I was recently told about one girl who tried to laugh off the nude picture of her circulating on campus. She announced to a college guy who had seen one of her salacious photos, "Bet you didn't know I was a natural brunette." To which the guy replied, "I didn't know you had stretch marks on your hips, either." If you're actually interested in the guy, clothing can be your closest ally.
We nutria don't really have a problem with sexting. I mean, how's that supposed to work for us, anyway? Wanna see a picture of my tail?


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Following Tuesday's protest by Federal University Oye Ekiti, FUOYE which led to death of two students of the institution, the management has announced immediate and indefinite closure of the institution
The students had protested against erratic power supply in the community.
The students blocked the high way thereby preventing vehicles from moving including the wife of the Governor who was on an official assignment in Oye Ekiti.
During the protest, police vehicle was set on fire while one of the policemen on the convoy of Wife of the Governor, Erelu Bisi Fayemi was attacked
A statement issued by the Vice Chancellor of the institution, Professor Kayode Soremekun on Tueday said the closure was to forestall further breakdown of law and order.
He also announced the disbanded of the students union of the institution indefinitely.
The statement added, " the students are expected to vacate the university premises latest by ten O' clock this morning and further developments will be communicated to them in due course.
Spokesperson for the Ekiti state police command, Mr Caleb Ikechukwu said no student was killed.


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What Does a dog's Vision Look Like?
Do dogs see in color? It's a good question. The short answer is, yes, dogs do see in color, but it's not exactly the same as how humans do. They don't see as many different shades of colors. And, they see fewer colors. Think of it kind of like a person with red-green colorblindness. They are still able to see blues and yellows, and some different shades of grey.
Dogs vs. human eyesight
Much research has been done into dogs' sight and how it differs from us humans'. So when someone tells you "dogs can only see in black and white," it's not really true. It's not really black and white that they see.
It's so interesting, and there are some cool things to learn if you do have a dog and you're wondering what colors they'll like the best. Keep reading and we'll get into the details.
Knowing which colors your dog can actually see can help you pick out the best dog toy for them. That will be a lot more enjoyable for your dog, and maybe easier for them to see, too.
Do Dogs See In Color?
What Color Do Dogs See Best?
Dogs can see yellow, blue, and grey as the best
According to behavioral testing, it seems that dogs can see yellow, blue, and grey the best. A dog's vision can roughly be compared to a human who has red-green color blindness. That means they can not tell the difference between red and green.
Human eyes
Eyes that are attached to humans have three types of cones. Cones are cells in the eyes that differentiate colors. These can identify many different combinations of red, blue, and green.
Dog's vision – dichromatic vision
Dogs, however, only have two types of these cones. Theirs can only identify different combinations of blue and yellow. The fancy name for this type of limited color perception is known as dichromatic vision.
Dogs can see blue and yellow
When it really comes down to the best color that dogs can see, the answer is anything that is blue or yellow. To a canine, shades of red and green will only show as different shades of gray.
What Color Do Dogs See In The Dark?
Why dogs can see better than humans at night
Dogs see much better at night compared to humans, that's for sure. Why? It's because their eyes have more rods (light-sensitive cells) than humans. In addition, they have a layer that humans don't. It reflects light into the retina.
So, dogs don't have magical night vision which allows them to see everything in total darkness. But, they do have eyes that let a lot more in compared to humans.
So they can see a lot more than people in dark situations. So maybe trust your dog next time you're somewhere dark and he's leading you somewhere, or perhaps away from somewhere.
You may have heard that 'dogs only see in black and white.' It just isn't true. Do dogs see in color? Well, yes they kind of do. They may not see all of the beautiful colors of the rainbow like humans do, but that's fine. They can still appreciate different colors and many different shades.
Their vision is simply very 'different' from a human's. It's not as colorful, but it's definitely not just black and white. Dogs' eyes are better in the dark than humans. Keep that in mind when you're playing around with your flashlight.
Read more on our blog: What's the best dog for a family?


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EXCLUSIVE: Negotiations for Priority Pass lounge in Terminal 5 'well advanced'
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When I wrote about the opening of the Plaza Premium arrivals lounge in Heathrow Terminal 2, I mentioned that the Plaza Premium CEO publicly stated that he was in discussions with Heathrow about opening an independent lounge in Terminal 5.
Things appear to be moving on. According to sources who would definitely not want to be named, I understand that Heathrow Airport Ltd recently issued a tender for an operator to manage a new departure lounge in Terminal 5. The tender includes the option of including a spa.
Four companies are understood to have submitted proposals. These are the three usual suspects (No 1 Traveller, Plaza Premium and Swissport / Servisair) plus a fourth one unknown to my source. The photo above is from Plaza Premium in Terminal 2.
This should be excellent news for anyone unlikely to retain their British Airway status following the April 28th changes to the Executive Club. The cost of buying a Priority Pass or taking out an American Express Platinum charge card (which comes with two Priority Pass cards, admitting four people in total) will be cheaper and certainly easier than a mileage run.
The Lounge Club passes issued with Amex Gold may or may not be accepted – Plaza Premium and Servisair work with Lounge Club but No 1 Traveller at Heathrow does not (it does at Gatwick and elsewhere). You could also 'pay as you go' as well.
Even families with British Airways status will find this useful for holidays when the BA Galleries 'one guest only' rule means you can't get in if only one parent has status.
I do not know what the timetable is for getting a new space open or where it will be located. The nature of the Terminal 5 building means that it may well be a space without any natural light, as the British Airways lounges take up much of the 'window space' available on the north and south sides.
I doubt we will see anything open in the next 18 months. Security reasons mean that the process of getting anything built airside at an airport takes far longer than usual.
How to get FREE airport lounge access via UK credit cards (February 2024)
Here are the four options to get FREE airport lounge access via a UK credit card.
The Platinum Card from American Express comes with two free Priority Pass cards, one for you and one for a supplementary cardholder. Each card admits two so a family of four gets in free. You get access to all 1,300 lounges in the Priority Pass network – search it here.
You also get access to Eurostar, Lufthansa and Delta Air Lines lounges. Our American Express Platinum review is here. You can apply here.
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American Express Preferred Rewards Gold is FREE for the first year. It comes with a Priority Pass card loaded with four free visits to any Priority Pass lounge – see the list here.
Additional lounge visits are charged at £24. You get four more free visits for every year you keep the card.
There is no annual fee for Amex Gold in Year 1 and you get a 20,000 points sign-up bonus. Full details are in our American Express Preferred Rewards Gold review here.
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HSBC Premier World Elite Mastercard gets you get a free Priority Pass card, allowing you access to the Priority Pass network. Guests are charged at £24 although it may be cheaper to pay £60 for a supplementary credit card for your partner.
The card has a fee of £195 and there are strict financial requirements to become a HSBC Premier customer. Full details are in my HSBC Premier World Elite Mastercard review.
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Title: | Synthesis of Tetrazole and Benzimidazole Derivatives and their Bioactivities |
Authors: | Fatima, Itrat |
Keywords: | Chemistry |
Issue Date: | 2017 |
Publisher: | University of Karachi, Karachi. |
Abstract: | This research work is based on the synthesis of derivatives of tetrazole and benzimidazole and screening of their biological activities. Spectroscopic techniques, i.e. 1H-, 13C-NMR, EI-MS, HREI-MS, and IR spectroscopy were used to determine the structures of the synthetic compounds. This dissertation consists of three chapters depending on the different libraries of synthetic compounds. The biological evaluation of the compounds is given in summarized form. Each chapter has its own compound, table, figure, and schemes number. Chapter-1: This chapter consists of two parts. First part is about syntheses of 5-phenyl-1H-tetrazole derivatives by a newly developed methodology and their screening which resulted in identifying some lead molecules for further studies. We have synthesized twenty-six derivatives through this methodology and among twenty-six, three compounds are new. Library of synthetic compounds showed potent α-glucosidase inhibitory potential, four compounds exhibited remarkable inhibitory activity superior to standard acarbose. These tetrazoles may act as lead compounds in search of more potent α-glucosidase inhibitors. The synthetic compounds were screened for their β-glucuronidase inhibitory activity as well, three compounds showed moderate activity. These compounds were screened for their phosphodiesterase inhibitory activity too, two compounds showed excellent inhibitory activity more active than standard. Compounds were also showed good xanthene oxidase inhibitory activities as six compounds showed moderate to good activity. Compounds were tested for their antyglycation potential also, Four compounds found to be active than standard. In antileishmanial studies three compounds showed moderate to good inhibition. Moreover, this library was screened for β-cell viability assay and nine compounds showed good to moderate results. The second part of this chapter consists of twenty-nine compounds. Among the whole series, twenty-four are new and five compounds are known. Compounds have been synthesized using water as solvent using cost effective and commercially available starting materials. Synthetic compounds showed potent antiglycation activity, fourteen exhibited good inhibitory activity compareable to standard. These compounds were tested for their immunomodulatory activity too, seven compounds showed good to moderate activity showing there IC50 values close to standard. In antileishmanial potential, three showed moderate to weak activity. In β-cell viability assay only three compounds showed very weak activity. Chapter-2: We have optimized a nucleophilic aromatic substitution reaction to synthesize tetrazolyl ethers by using cesium fluoride as a suitable base. The higher cost of cesium fluoride is offset by clear advantages such as higher yields, short reaction time, and small amount of reagents required and easy work-up. Thirteen compounds are new among the whole series. Evaluation of biological activities of twenty-four compounds based on tetrazole skeleton resulted in identifying some lead molecules for future studies. Compounds were evaluated for their antleishmanial activity and four compounds showed moderate antileishmanial activities. Chapter-3: This chapter consists of three series of 1H-benzimidazole which have been synthesized using DMSO as a solvent and commercially available starting material. In first series, thirteen compounds are new; these synthetic compounds showed excellent potential in antiinflammatory assay, five exhibited potent antiinflammatory activity. These compounds were also screened for their antidiabetic activity, five compounds showed very good activity. Compounds of this library were tested for their urease inhibitory activity too and two showed weak inhibition. In addition, compounds were screened for their antileishmanial activity and sixteen compounds showed good to significant activity. Other two series of benzimidazole derivatives were also synthesized and seven compounds are new while the rest are known, these are screened for leishmanicidal and glycation activity and exciting results results were found. |
Gov't Doc #: | 19352 |
URI: | http://prr.hec.gov.pk/jspui/handle/123456789/12615 |
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- Quill of Gemination Guide - June 16, 2022
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The Tower of Mzark is a very important location in Skyrim's story, despite the fact that it's rather small and has little to no lore attached to it. You'll end up visiting it at some point during the main questline, so I've conjured up this guide to make sure your trip goes as smoothly as possible.
The only thing that should really give you any trouble is the puzzle that's located in the tower. You need to complete this puzzle to continue with Skyrim's main quest, so you can't just skip it, as much as any of us would like to.
I've included the puzzle solution in this Tower of Mzark guide. It's rather simple, so it shouldn't take you half as long to finish it as it did for me. I've also gone over a little bit of the lore we can discern from the tower, as well as some information on the locations you need to traverse to even get there in the first place.
Key Details Up Front
- Location: The Tower of Mzark can only be reached by traversing Blackreach by way of Alftand. You can only access this area as a part of the Elder Knowledge and Discerning the Transmundane quests.
- Loot: Elder Scroll (Dragon).
- Enemies: None.
- Related Quests: Elder Knowledge/Discerning the Transmundane.
To solve the puzzle in the Tower of Mzark:
- Press the 3rd button 4 times.
- Press the 2nd button 2 times.
- Press the 1st button 1 time.
How to Solve the Tower of Mzark Puzzle
The Tower of Mzark is home to a puzzle. You need to complete this puzzle to continue on with the main questline, as well as Discerning the Transmundane. It's mandatory, so you can't just ignore it.
Thankfully, the solution to it is beyond simple. So simple, in fact, that it took me an embarrassingly long time to solve it the first time I played Skyrim all those years ago. I, like many others, made the mistake of thinking that the solution was going to be more complicated than it actually is. To save you from that pain and embarrassment, I'm going to tell you how to solve the puzzle before I run through anything else to do with the Tower of Mzark.
- On a platform overlooking the Dwarven mechanism in the center of the room, there are four buttons and a pedestal. Place the Blank Lexicon given to you before you came to the Tower of Mzark onto the pedestal. Two of the four buttons will now light up.
- Press the third button from the left four times, making sure to wait for the mechanism to finish moving after each button press. The second button will then light up.
- Press the second button twice, again waiting for the mechanism to shift and change after each press. This will trigger the first button to light up.
- Press the first button once, and the puzzle will complete.
Yeah, you don't even need to press the last button. There's no rhyme or reason to it, but at least you'll be spared the suffering that I had to endure.
Tower of Mzark Lore
Unfortunately, we actually don't know who Mzark is, or why they have a tower. However, I think it's relatively safe to assume that they were the architect of the tower or some other Dwemer of renown. There's no lore pointing to either of those assumptions, but that lack of lore means that they probably aren't important characters like a king or god.
Having said that, the Tower of Mzark itself clearly holds significance for the Dwemer of Skyrim. At least, it did in terms of functionality. The Oculory that you find, and use, in the Tower of Mzark, holds an Elder Scroll. In fact, its clear purpose is to transcribe the contents of a scroll onto a Dwarven Lexicon.
From the looks of things, they didn't manage to succeed before the Heart of Lorkhan Thanos snapped them all into oblivion, but the fact that they made a machine that's not only capable of holding an Elder Scroll but reading one as well, is incredible.
Tower of Mzark Key Features
The Tower of Mzark is actually a fairly small location. While it takes you ages to get there as a part of the Elder Knowledge quest, the Tower itself is only one room. There's nothing to fight, explore, or really loot there. However, there is one key feature in the Tower, and that's the massive Dwarven mechanism that dominates the center of it.
As I've stated in the lore part of this Tower of Mzark guide, this mechanism was designed and created by the Dwemer to hold and study an Elder Scroll. The fact that they managed to succeed in this task is an achievement that should not be understated.
In Elder Scrolls lore, the Elder Scrolls aren't actually regularly written artifacts. They're a leftover from the creation of the world and exist in the past, present, and future all at once. They frequently disappear and reappear during important events, making them a force unto themselves. So, the Dwemer being able to bind one in place and create a contraption to read and transcribe them is incredible.
For us, the player, though, this key feature of the Tower of Mzark is watered down to a little puzzle that involves pressing a few buttons. Aside from that, there's nothing of note in the tower.
Related Quests
Elder Knowledge/Discerning the Transmundane
Speak with Septimus Signus
Elder Knowledge is one of Skyrim's main quests and it runs alongside Discerning the Transmundane. Wait until you get Elder Knowledge and you'll be sent to speak with Septimus Signus in an ice cave North of Winterhold.
Septimus is a scholar studying a Dwemer lockbox stuck in this ice cave. This lockbox is the main focus of the Discerning the Transmundane quest. Over the course of your conversation, Septimus will give you that quest, a blank Dwemer Lexicon, and an Attunement Sphere needed to access Blackreach, which is in turn needed to access the Tower of Mzark. There is no other way to reach Blackreach.
Explore Alftand and Blackreach
I've walked you through how to navigate both Alftand and Bleackreach down below, so I'll keep this brief. Proceed through Alftand like you would any other Dwemer dungeon in Skyrim. Eventually, you'll reach a boss fight with a Centurion. The Centurion has a key on its body that you need to continue to the next room. Then, you'll encounter two NPCs fighting, the woman has a unique shield on her so make sure you pick it up.
Rather than returning to the surface at the end of Alftand, use the Attunement Sphere on a pedestal in the room, and a staircase to Blackreach will open up. Once in Blackreach, just follow your map marker over to the Tower of Mzark. It's only a short jog from the point at which you enter the area.
Solve the Mzark Puzzle
I went over how to solve the puzzle at the top of this Tower of Mzark guide, but I'll run you through it one more time. It's incredibly simple.
- When you put the blank lexicon into a slot atop the viewing platform overlooking the Dwemer Oculory, two of four buttons in front of you will light up.
- Push the third button from the left four times.
- Push the second button from the left twice.
- Push the first button once.
That's literally all there is to it. You don't even have to hit the last button. Just make sure you wait for the Oculory to stop moving after each individual button press.
Once the puzzle is complete, take the now inscribed Lexicon back. Also, grab the Elder Scroll from the Oculory. You can then take an elevator back to the surface.
Return to Septimus
Now, you can continue on the main questline without worrying about Septimus. However, there are a few more steps beyond this for Discerning the Transmundane.
Return to Septimus with the Lexicon. He'll tell you he needs time to study the Lexicon and to return later. Upon leaving the cave, Hermaeous Mora will appear and speak to you. You can reply to the Daedric Prince however you want, it doesn't make a difference in the long run.
At this point in Discerning the Transmundane, you're locked out of the quest until you reach level 15. If you're not at least level 15, go and continue playing through other quests. Once you reach that level, Septimus will send a message to you instructing you to return to him. If you're already level 15, just return to the cave and speak with him.
Septimus will give you an Essence Extractor. This extractor is used to gather blood. Septimus needs the blood of the elven races in Skyrim to open the lockbox, and you can only collect the blood of corpses. So, you need to go and find/kill a:
- High Elf
- Wood Elf
- Orc
- Dark Elf
- Falmer
Clear out a few bandit camps, and you should have no problems getting this part of the quest done.
Open the Lockbox
When you return to Septimus with the blood, he'll proceed to open the lockbox. To save you from some spoilers, I'll just say that some tomfoolery goes on once you're inside. It essentially plays out like a cutscene, so watch the events unfold, and Discerning the Transmundane will complete.
Related Abilities
The Elder Scroll housed in the Tower of Mzark is specifically the Dragon Scroll. When used by the Dragonborn, the scroll shows them a vision of the past in which Alduin was sent into the future. During this vision, the player will learn the Dragonrend shout.
The Dragonrend shout has a lot of plot significance for Skyrim's story as it has the ability to make dragons experience mortality. This incomprehensible experience wretches at a dragon's very being, so much so that it can no longer focus on flying.
What that means for us, though, is that using it on a dragon will force it to land, making dragon fights much easier. So much easier, in fact, that Dragonrend is arguably the most powerful shout in the entire game. It's also the only way to deal damage to Alduin in Sovngarde.
The shout is also known as Alduin's Bane, and it's one of only two shouts ever created by man, with the other being Dragon Aspect from the Dragonborn DLC.
How to Find the Tower of Mzark
Get the quest Elder Knowledge
The Tower of Mzark is actually gated behind one of two quests. The first is the main quest Elder Knowledge. Elder Knowledge will bring you to the second quest that gives you access to the tower, Discerning the Transmundane.
However, you can get Discerning before Elder Knowledge, making it possible to go straight there at any time during the game. Just make sure you pick up the key item from the end of the quest so that you don't have to head back there.
So, you either need to get far enough in the main story to have the Elder Knowledge quest, which will direct you to an ice cave just North of Winterhold. Alternatively, you can head straight to that cave by yourself. Either way, you'll speak with a scholar who sends you off in search of the Tower of Mzark, through the Ruins of Alftand.
Go Through the Ruins of Alftand
Alftand is located a little South and almost directly between Dawnstar and Winterhold. You'll need to venture through a few different levels of the ruins before you get anywhere near the Tower of Mzark. The first section of the ruins is iced-over and tells the story of a failed expedition into the ruins. As you get further into the Dwemer ruins, you'll encounter more Spheres, Spiders, and Falmer.
Eventually, you'll reach the Alftand Cathedral. There's a Centurion boss fight in the Cathedral. You need to defeat that Centurion as it's holding a key you need to continue through the ruins. After the boss fight, you'll run into a Redguard and Imperial. The Redguard has a unique shield, so it's worth killing her and looting her corpse. She'll attack you anyway, so don't feel bad about it.
At the end of Alftand, rather than taking the elevator to the surface, although you can if you want to unlock it, you need to use an item given to you by Septimus. Putting the item on a pedestal in the center of the room will open up a hidden staircase that leads you into Blackreach.
Explore Blackreach
Blackreach is a massive underground cavern that connects the various Dwarven cities of Skyrim together. It's a massive and visually stunning setpiece, so feel free to take your time exploring it.
Although, keep in mind that it's crawling with Falmer. It's also the home to a secret dragon boss fight if you shout at the massive lantern/chandelier. If that wasn't enough, though, there are also random Dwemer Centurions littered around that place that can, and will, ruin your day. What I'm trying to say is, exercise extreme caution as you explore Blackreach.
If you follow your quest marker down here, you'll be brought to the Southwest corner of Blackreach, right up to the front door to the Tower of Mzark.
Enter the Tower of Mzark
The Tower of Mzark itself isn't too spectacular compared to the places you traversed to get there. Aside from the awesome Dwarven puzzle-constellation-thingy that houses the Elder Scroll, it's really just a vertical set of stairs. There are a few containers and a few books. There's no epic loot of legend, except for the scroll, of course.
Anyways, that's how you get to the Tower of Mzark.
Unique Items
Elder Scroll (Dragon)
There aren't any traditional unique items in the Tower of Mzark. There are no weapons or armor of note. Instead, it's home to something much greater: an Elder Scroll.
Now, from a gameplay perspective, that's disappointing. You can't exactly crack open the Scroll yourself any time you want and get some loot from it. While it does give you access to the Dragonrend shout, it's purely used as a device to drive the game's main plot. That's okay, though. Skyrim is an RPG, after all. I mean, the name of the series is The Elder Scrolls.
Lexicon Transcription
While not an item per se, you do change an item into another in the Tower of Mzark. During Discerning the Transmundane, Septimus Signus (the scholar in the ice cave) gives you a blank lexicon. You need to inscribe that lexicon with the instructions needed to open a Dwemer lockbox. You do that in the Tower of Mzark.
Question: How do you solve the puzzle in the Tower of Mzark?
Answer: To solve the puzzle in the Tower of Mzark, place the blank Lexicon into its slot. Then, press the third button four times, the second button two times, and the first button once.
Question: How do I find the Tower of Mzark?
Answer: To find the Tower of Mzark, you need to have access to either the Elder Knowledge main quest or the Discerning the Transmundane side quest. Elder Knowledge will bring you to the Discerning the Transmundane quest giver.
Follow the quests through Alftand and Blackreach, and you will be able to enter the Tower of Mzark.
Question: Should I give the Lexicon to Septimus Signus?
Answer: To complete Discerning the Transmundane, you need to give the Lexicon to Septimus. The Lexicon has no other uses, so there's no reason not to give it to him.
That's all I've got for you with this Tower of Mzark guide. Despite being a pretty small location, it's attached to a long quest that is a part of Skyrim's main story, so there's a fair bit you need to know about it. Plus, you know, it's home to an Elder Scroll.
You'll have to go here at some point during your playthrough, and despite how long it takes, it's not all that hard. At least, it isn't as long as you know the puzzle solution. I had trouble the first time I went there, but with this guide, you shouldn't.


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Following a 2020 accident that resulted in two deaths, the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) called for the installation of lap and shoulder seatbelts for school children. A 7-year-old child died in Decatur, Tennessee, in 2022, and the NTSB called the tragedy "unimaginable and preventable." NTSB chair Jennifer Homendy said, "This case is a gut-wrenching reminder that failure to act on our recommendations can lead to."
Federal law authorizes the NHTSA to set safety standards on school vehicles, and its regulations require three-point seat belts on school buses weighing less than 10,000 pounds. Individual states and local jurisdictions decide whether to require seat belts on larger vehicles.
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We know Bubble was forming in China based on the below picture. Do you remember 2007-08 year of Stock Market,everyone want to trade without any bias.
China's "Nasdaq" – the 90% small-cap tech-firm dominated CHINEXT is down 8.3% intraday – its biggest single-day loss ever… it is now down 27% from its highs!
At the end of the morning session, there is blood on the streets of Shanghai and Shenzhen…
Remember, it's a no-brainer… As one middle-aged rural Chinese chap exclaimed jubilantly, "it's easier to make money from stocks than farmwork."
So – do investors really want this kind of volatility in the MSCI indices? If China is allowed to correct now, it will wipe out trllions of wealth from the average Chinese person.
Is it time to step in and buy the dip in Chinese mainland shares after last week's harrowing 13% decline on the SHCOMP? Absolutely not, Morgan Stanley says.
Beijing is fighting desperately to keep the country's stock market miracle alive, as China needs a distraction to deflect attention from the flagging economy and bursting real estate bubble. But aggressive policy rate cuts and an abrupt 180 on LGVF financing for local government projects are working at cross purposes with efforts to deleverage the economy (which is laboring under a $28 trillion debt load) which include allowing for more defaults, reining in shadow financing, and restructuring a local government debt pile that amounts to 35% of GDP.
In addition to contradictory policy decisions, Beijing is also struggling to reconcile slumping exports with accelerating capital outflows, a combination which makes currency devaluation both necessary and impossible at the same time.
In this context, it's easy to see why a stock market collapse would be a particularly unwelcome event and until last week, the music was still playing thanks to anticipation surrounding A share inclusion in FTSE and MSCI EM benchmark indices. Now, with China's millions of newly-minted day traders having recently discovered that stocks can go down as well as up, and with a contraction of margin financing via umbrella trusts beginning to weigh, there are renewed questions about the sustainability of the rally. Here's Morgan Stanley with more:
Our stance on China A shares is that this is probably not a dip to buy. In fact, we think the balance of probabilities is that the top for the cycle on Shanghai, Shenzhen and Chinext has now taken place. We remain concerned over four factors: a) increased equity supply, b) continued weak earnings growth in the context of economic deceleration, c) high valuations, and d) very high margin debt to free float market capitalization. Our Shanghai Composite Index EPS forecasts for 2015 and 2016 are significantly lower than consensus (5% vs. 9% for 2015, and 8% vs. 16% for 2016).
We set a new 12-month Target Price range for Shanghai Composite of 3,250-4,600. This range is -30% to -2% below the current level of the index (4,690 as of June 24 close). Our base case EPS integer forecast for Shanghai for June 2016 is 259 versus consensus' 279 (7% lower).
We forecast 5% base case EPS growth in 2015 and 8% in 2016 for the Shanghai-A index, which is significantly lower than the current I/B/E/S consensus numbers of 9% for 2015 and 16% for 2016. Recent earnings growth trends continue to be poor. Trailing EPS y-o-y growth rate for the Shanghai Composite Index in June has dropped to -1.3% from 7.3% a year ago. For the Shenzhen Composite Index, yoy growth has dropped to 6.8% from 11.5% a year ago. This poor momentum in EPS in a forecast continued weak economy is the primary reason why we have modeled for below-consensus EPS growth.
In summary, we project that China's economy will continue to struggle over the next 12 months as it transitions towards consumption- and services-led growth in the face of the legacy of the rapid build-up in leverage in recent years and significant excess capacity in the 'old economy' sectors. As a result, our base case June 2016 12-month EPS forecast is 259, 7% lower than the consensus number of 279.
We have often heard in recent months that the Chinese authorities would not allow a market decline as we are now forecasting. The implied move from the peak on June 12 – if that is the peak – to the lower end of our new Target Price range for mid-2016 would represent a decline of 37%. Certainly, it is true that the Chinese authorities have been more vocal in their support for the development of the market in this cycle than in previous cycles, where major declines occurred within one year after the peak. However, our general view is that governments are not able to exert direct control over stock market behaviour, in particular where trading volumes, valuations and margin leverage are as stretched, as they are now in China. For us, ultimately this argument against a sustained bear phase for China A shares over the next 12 months sounds almost as dubious as what we were hearing in late 2007. Then, it was frequently argued that the Chinese authorities would not let the A share equity markets decline before the major international prestige event of the Beijing Olympics in August 2008. The Shanghai Composite fell by 57% from the peak in October 2007 to the opening days of the Beijing Olympics.
And sure enough, based on CSI-300 futures, China is not seeing any bounce whatsoever after yesterday continued crash…
With cash marketsdown sharply now they are open…
With CHINEXT in a bear market – they are trying something else:
and the rest of Chinese stocks in correction at best, one wonders if the PBOC will stand idly by as the bubble they unleashed crashes and burns bringing down most of rural China's wealth with it…
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Obama's nomination of Chuck Hagel as Pentagon chief and the sale of Al Gore's Current TV to Al Jazeera—are coming together in a way that illustrates the role that the foreign propaganda channel can and will play if Congress lets the television deal go through.
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Obama defeats the Israel Lobby – Hagel Popular with Terrorist TV and Russian Propaganda Channel
The Pathetic Case of Richard Lugar
Lugar has truly fallen ill with the worst diseases of Washington: The belief that he is indispensable, the conviction that his own approach is the only decent political formula, and, worst of all, the sad conclusion that only public life offers any comfort, pride, and solace. – Weekly Standard
Gov. Christie Should Not Get in the GOP Race
Cain noted that "Christie is far too liberal on gun control, climate change, same-sex unions, and immigration to satisfy Republican voters."
Tell Your RINO Senator NOT to Vote to Confirm Goodwin Liu for a Federal
A Republican voting for Goodwin Liu is more than just going against their party of choice, it is being a participant in stabbing our country in its heart, the Constitution. 202- 224-3121
RINO's in Senate Call for Tax Hikes to Lower the Budget Deficit
Now here's where the lib-Dem chicanery and deceitfulness comes into play. As Morris informs, the bait for the tax hikes are a variety of spending cuts included in the plan, but the Republican Senators' participation in these talks and their possible support for the tax increases that will eventuate, will just serve to legitimize a tax increase.
Lugar Senate primary opponent dubs him 'Obama's favorite Republican'
Indiana state Treasurer Richard Mourdock will officially announce his primary challenge to Sen. Dick Lugar (R-Ind.) on Tuesday, rolling out the backing of a majority of party officials from across the state.
GOP RINOs Cave On New START, help Obama disarm U.S. & shoot down missile defense
This treaty is a monument to President Obama's naive dream of a "world without nuclear weapons." Our security will rest on ambiguous language and vague assurances, not on the genius of U.S. technology.


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The Strange Adventure of a Broke Mercenary
Chapter 314: From Invitation to Joining Forces (1)
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The soldier who contacted Loren was, as they had expected, a messenger from the Imperial Army.
He had come to inform Loren's team that there was a general who wanted to meet the group to ask them directly about their experiences, as their names had been listed as the only survivors in the reports of the destruction of the guerrilla units.
Loren had been thinking of getting in touch with someone of high rank in the Imperial Army, so he gladly agreed to an audience. After getting himself ready, he was escorted by a soldier to the building where the Imperial troops were stationed.
As for who to bring along, there was no option at all, and Lapis was by Loren's side. Luxeria was out of the question, and Gula was still not in her best condition, so there was no point in forcing her to move if it would make her wounds worsen.
Actually, Loren had considered taking Klaus with him.
The reason was that Lapis was a demon, and although she was currently living as a priest of the God of Knowledge without being discovered by anyone, there was no guarantee that she would not be discovered by chance. If this were to happen, the way the generals of the Imperial Army responded to the situation would be very different, and it was necessary to be aware of the risks involved in mobilizing Lapis.
On the other hand, Klaus, aside from his affinity for women, was a young man of good looks and a well-known adventurer, someone the Empire would not treat lightly. However, since he had nothing to do with what they were being summoned for, Loren had no choice but to give up on bringing him along.
Of course, the option of Loren going alone did not exist from the beginning. He was not so reckless as to think of going by himself to meet a person of high rank – a General – in an army that he could not be absolutely sure was on his side.
Loren had tried, but he could not get any information from the messenger about the General who wanted to meet them. When Loren asked about it, he was told that he would understand when he met him, but the messenger refused to give Loren any further information.
Loren found the guy to be a competent soldier in a sense. Information might give them unnecessary prior knowledge or impressions, which in turn might affect the flow of the conversation. It was not a bad idea to take them to the person without giving any details beforehand.
The question remained, however, as to how many more people would ask for them without even giving their names in the future. Loren decided that this was probably due to the difference in status between the Imperial Army authorities and adventurers. There was no need to guess which side was in a higher position in the Empire, where Loren and his team were currently located.
The messenger took Loren and Lapis to a building that looked more like a private home or a merchant's house than a military-owned barracks. However, the fact that it was a military facility was obvious from the soldiers guarding the area. Two of them, accompanied by the messenger, were led inside under the openly watchful eyes of the soldiers guards.
"Please wait here until the General arrives."
After handing over their weapons to the soldiers due to security rules, Loren and Lapis were ushered into a reception room.
The room was not especially glamorous, but was decorated with furnishings that looked too expensive to be considered simple. They sat downside by side on the sofa they had been pointed to, with Loren looking somewhat uncomfortable and Lapis looking about curiously.
"Hey Loren, the empire is very rich, isn't it?"
Loren replied to Lapis, who was looking around the room, in a hushed voice, seemingly uninterested.
"Of course. It's a country, so it must have money, right?"
"No, I think it's quite impressive that such a facility in a town so close to the border, which in a sense is at the very edge of the country, can be so well furnished."
Loren looked around to see if that was the case, but there was no way he could tell if the furnishings were good or bad, and he didn't have the knowledge to appraise their values.
But Lapis seemed to be seeing a different scenery than Loren.
"The items are not showy in appearance, but they are well-built and made of materials and colors that are pleasant to the eyes. It may look plain to some people, but it costs quite a lot of money to have all these items in one place."
"I am happy to hear you say so, young miss. You are quite knowledgeable."
The voice of a middle-age man resounded, in response to Lapis.
Loren got up from the sofa as if he had been struck, and when he looked toward the entrance of the room, he saw a man standing there at the open door, looking just how Loren expected him to from his voice.
The man was shorter than Loren, but from appearance alone, he gave a much more intimidating and dignified impression. The clothes he was wearing were probably the uniform of the Imperial Army, but Loren knew that the body hidden under the thick and lengthy garment was that of a well-trained warrior. His face was chiseled, and his long black hair, with just a hint of gray, was pulled back. He looked to be pleased about the praise for the furnishings of the room, but his gaze was strangely sharp.
"Are you well-versed in furnishings, Miss Priest?"
"As a person in the service of the God of Knowledge, I am familiar with a wide range of things, but only casually."
Lapis, who had also got up and was standing by Loren's side, bowed courteously. The man slightly inclined his head in response, and Loren, somewhat taken aback, greeted him.
"It's been a long time, Loren. I was wondering if it was you when I found the name in the report. It's fortuitous that you survived."
The person who slowly sat down on the sofa facing Loren and Lapis while saying this was Yuri Mutshildt, the leader of the mercenary group, to which Loren once belonged, before he became an adventurer, and whose whereabouts have been completely unknown since the destruction of said group.
Loren, seeing the face was exactly the same as the one in his memory, sat down as if collapsing on the sofa, while Lapis gently sat down next to him.
"I'm sure Loren doesn't need any introduction, but you must do, young miss. I am Yuri Mutshildt, former mercenary commander, and current general in the Imperial Army."
"My name is Lapis. I am a priest in the service of the God of Knowledge, and I am currently a fellow adventurer of Loren."
"Can't you introduce yourself normally?"
Seeing Lapis bowing to Yuri in an impeccably mannered, Loren couldn't help but say. Hearing this, Lapis looked offended for a moment before suddenly smiled like a blossoming flower and declared.
"I am Loren's bride."
"Now, Loren. What have you been doing since the destruction of the group?"
"That should be my line, Commander."
"Ah, this? I feel like things just went through very naturally?"
The two looked at each other, and Lapis unthinkingly put her hand on Loren's shoulder and shook him.
Loren did not shake her off. Annoyed, Nig raised his forelegs to intimidate Lapis, but she continued to shake Loren without caring.
"No, I'm not deflecting. I just can't believe that Loren, who was so out of touch with the ladies to a degree that many in the group thought he might have actually gone that way, has found such a refined young lady."
"Now, where did that rumor come from? Tell me the details. I'll go find the one who spread it and make him regret!"
"Well, who was it? I'm getting very forgetful in my old age."
Loren's expression turned vicious when Yuri made an innocent face. He glared at Yuri with such an angry expression that would make a weak-minded person faint if they met him on the street at night, but the man didn't seem to mind at all and laughed.
"Well, almost everyone in the group was talking about it."
"Fuck them… Well, whatever… I'm not interested in that side of the road one iota, but I don't care about the old rumors."
Loren's expression was about to become even more vicious when he was told that he was the only one who did not know, but he reigned in his temper, took a deep breath and tried to change the topic.
Yuri, who was watching him, said in an impressed tone.
"You've learned to be patient. You've grown up."
"You make it sound like I was insufferable when I was a mercenary."
"Weren't you?"
Staring at him intently, Yuri asked earnestly. Loren's face lost some of its grimness and his gaze turned away from Yuri, albeit only slightly.
That seemed to be enough of an answer for Yuri. The smile remained unchanged and, without further inquiries, he clapped a few times.
As if on cue, the door through which the man had just entered was opened, and a woman's voice was heard from the other side.
"Yes, General?"
"Can you prepare tea for our guests? We have much to talk about, but a parched throat would make speaking difficult."
"Certainly, Sir."
Loren muttered something like a curse under his breath and tried to calm down, and Lapis and Nig tried to help soothe him.
Yuri looked at him in amusement, and Loren managed to calm his breathing and his feelings before he started speaking again.
"That does not matter. I want to hear about you first."
"Well, don't be in a hurry. The situation is not very comfortable right now, but there will be enough time to wait for the tea to be prepared. And since it has been so long since we last met, don't you feel emotional? Or did you not even want to see me?"
"…How could I not?"
Loren answered sulkily while turning his head away.
Once Loren calmed down after realizing that he had been worked up by the Commander's sudden appearance, Lapis next to him and Nig on his shoulder finally showed signs of relief.
"We both have things to talk about. For now, let's have a cup of tea and relax, and then take our time."
As Yuri was saying to Loren, several women in maid's uniforms entered the room quietly without making a sound as if they were waiting for their cue, carrying trays of the tea he had requested.


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She just landed in Taiwan on Broomforce One! What will the consequences be? WW3? China unfriends the Bidens?
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Oh they're so going to put peepee in her coke
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Omg I can't fkn believe it.. Oh wait, I can
Pelosi hints Beijing's rage at her visit is prompted by the fact that she is a woman
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