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The tech entrepreneur is making dating insufferable
Love and libertarians don't mix
When I watch Congressional hearing after Congressional hearing, featuring multimillionaire and billionaire tech CEOs who try to justify their roles in destroying our democracy, decimating fair labor practices, and violating the rights of their consumers, I often sit back and consider my dating life.
The two might seem unconnected but, as I stew with contempt, and watch these men in suits (or plain T-shirts) take septuagenarian congressional representatives on a ride, the eligible bachelors in my dating pool watch with admiration.
And why wouldn't they? Technology entrepreneurs have redefined what success looks like. Rather than sitting in an office, taking orders from others, and pushing around papers, the tech entrepreneur identifies our existential problems and aims to solve them. Armed with a vision, coding prowess, and access to millions of dollars of venture capital, these perceived heroes seem like the new vanguard for making it big. They've replaced the big-dollar financiers of the 80s and 90s, and the tycoons of oil, steel, and gas before them. Tech entrepreneurs don't just want to make it big. They want to stamp their cavernous imprint on the world.
Take Facebook CEO, Mark Zuckerberg. Facebook's mission is "to give people the power to build community and bring the world closer together." Innocuous. Admirable, even. But 16 years after Facebook launched, it's clear that the company's self-professed mission couldn't be further from the truth. Even if we believe Mark Zuckerberg's early good intentions, we can't ignore the disastrous effects Facebook has had on our society. But Zuckerberg does.
This misguided, if not self-absorbed belief that you are saving the world, is not exclusive to Zuckerberg. Elon Musk, CEO of Tesla, marches forward with a bravado that is unparalleled. Not only does he slam the slightest critique of himself on issues related to his expertise, but Musk also acts as an expert on all industry, most recently, public health. Musk describes his work at Tesla and SpaceX as making the world and the future as bright as possible. Meanwhile, he hoards wealth upwards of $100 billion (at the time of this writing).
Such criticisms, however, have little effect on the prevailing sentiment surrounding these men. Instead, these tech-bro titans remain deeply admired. From Zuckerberg to Musk to Microsoft's Bill Gates, people across the world revere these billionaires for their business acumen, the products or services they've created, and their vision for how the world ought to be, no matter how misguided or damaging it is.
A few years ago, a progressive organization called Catalist created The Peoria Project, a multi-modal survey that focused on voters' underlying values frames rather than demographics. The project grouped voters into nine segments. They called one of these groups "The Libertarian Left," and described its members as not wanting "to be labeled or told what to do by anyone." They also described them as admiring figures such as Elon Musk.
To be fair, the Libertarian Left is divided equally along gender lines. They're also disproportionately younger (18-49), disproportionately white and, surprise, surprise, the majority of those who voted in 2016 chose Donald Trump. Most of this demographic, however, didn't vote.
A member of the Libertarian Left is the type of person that has an affinity for demagogues like Donald Trump because he "shakes up the system,"
A member of the Libertarian Left is the type of person that has an affinity for demagogues like Donald Trump because he "shakes up the system," ignoring the fact that such leaders put the lives of billions of marginalized people at risk (and that, typically, they're not actually shaking up the system that much). This admiration for mega personalities like Trump and Musk suggests an affinity for chaos for chaos' sake, qualities you don't want in an elected leader or a boyfriend, and the tendency to support chaosmakers means there's skin in the game for the Libertarian Left. Their need to defend their choice can lead to blind loyalty for the mostly male figures they support. Musk is a 49-year-old white South African who was still deciding who to vote for in the November election as recently as September. And his followers? They have gained infamy for how passionately they defend him.
When I first discovered this voting bloc, one of my first thoughts was: "I keep dating this guy."
Granted, I've never dated a Trump supporter. But the other characteristics of the Libertarian Left were uncomfortably familiar. Among the Libertarian Left, there's a general distrust of our political system, particularly electoral politics, which honestly, is fair enough. But, the distrust of the "system" tends to come from an ideological focus upon the individual, rather than the collective and that can begin to affect how the Libertarian Left sees itself. Their figureheads reveal the goals to which they aspire. As opposed to developing solutions that aim to make life better for as many people as possible, their solutions are motivated by profit and efficiency. Rather than acknowledging criticism and engaging in self-reflection, they dismiss detractors, claiming that their vision is misunderstood. These aren't admirable characteristics. They are a recipe for disaster, no matter the scale.
When people like Zuckerberg and Musk live their lives guided by this kind of ideology, it produces dire social consequences. For example, the early success of Travis Kalanick, Uber's former CEO, was described as being a result of the technology industry's meritocratic practices, an environment where "good always wins." However, once Uber's toxic workplace conditions, rife with sexual harassment and an overly aggressive culture, were revealed to the public, Kalanick was pushed out of leadership.
When the men we're trying to date attempt to emulate these archetypes, it can have disastrous consequences on our interpersonal relationships. Sure, it may seem harmless enough, picking up the good habits that these men purport to have, like meditating or reducing how often you use your phone. When it comes to their politics, though, looking up to a role model like Zuckerberg is a major red flag.
The lofty words and the vision such men espouse resembles a phenomenon called "wokefishing." Wokefishing happens when a potential partner mimics your politics and worldview, leading you to believe that you are politically like-minded. Later, the partner drops the act, revealing that they were never devoted to the ideals that they used to reel you in. For example, you might begin dating a techbro because he claims to be a feminist and committed to racial justice. Once he has hooked you, you might find that he refers to his ex-girlfriend as a "crazy bitch" because she dared to hold him accountable for his actions. That is classic wokefishing. When you give a guy a chance because he claims he wants to connect people and bring the world together while he simultaneously enables white supremacists and misinformation to dominate his platform, that, too, is wokefishing.
I once dated a man, Tom*, who aspired to live like Zuckerberg or Musk. He believed that they had cracked the code for life. Tom was unhappy about the direction his life had taken and often complained, wishing he could be more like the billionaires I described above. Tom was also an asshole. He refused to take responsibility for any of his actions, instead acting like the world was organized against him. Tom admired tech entrepreneurs, not only for their success but for the way they never backed down. And while Tom made it seem like this ideology was in line with a vision of a world built on equality and community, I knew it wasn't. I knew they were incompatible.
The relationship with Tom eventually ended because the "world is against me" act got to be too much. Tom pretended to be the hero in the story when he was really the villain.
Role models matter. When we idolize figures that are known to be doing irreparable damage to our society, it's going to have some implications for how you treat the people in your life, romantic partners included. The tendency for these men to bristle at criticism and shirk responsibility for their actions aren't characteristics that deserve admiration. They deserve scorn.
We have to knock these men off of their pedestals. We should not aspire to be like them. And we definitely shouldn't date people that model their lives after the tech billionaires of the world.
Chika Ekemezie is a freelance writer, editor, and self-described "shit talker on the Internet," who writes about sex, politics, and everything in between. You can follow her on Twitter and Instagram. She also co-runs a weekly newsletter called twenty-something, where she explores all the questions twenty-somethings are asking.


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In the fight against some forms of blood and lymphatic cancer, doctors have been achieving considerable successes with a new form of immunotherapy for some time now. However, this therapy is very expensive. Manufacturers charge an impressive 320,000 euros for the production of immune cells for a single patient. Scientists from the German Cancer Research Center (DKFZ) have now found a method to produce cellular immunotherapy for about one tenth of this price.
For this therapy, the patient's own immune cells (T-cells) are first removed from the body. These are then equipped in the laboratory with the gene for a special receptor protein to better attack the malignant leukemia cells. This "chimeric antigen receptor" (CAR) recognizes as target structure a protein molecule that is formed by each cancer cell in certain forms of leukemia, according to the researchers. These CAR T cells are then multiplied and returned to the patient. The results of the therapy so far have been "spectacular": two years after the therapy, 40 to 60 percent of the people treated are still living without relapse.
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"CAR T cell therapy is still only possible for certain cancer patients, but there is hope that this approach can be extended to other types of cancer," explains Michael Schlander, a health economist at the German Cancer Research Centre. "There is great fear that our health care system will no longer be able to bear these costs as the number of patients increases."
So far, only two major pharmaceutical companies have developed such CAR-T cell products, but many research institutes are now working on them. The DKFZ is also working on its own production of therapeutic cells and has, for the first time, broken down the costs of producing CAR-T cell therapies in detail.
This complete cost calculation includes the furnishing of a clean room, laboratory material and equipment, and all wage and ancillary costs for the specially trained laboratory staff. As the calculated costs were highly dependent on the capacity utilization of the fully automated production system, the researchers based their calculations on different scenarios. These included a maximum annual capacity utilization of the equipment with 18 CAR-T cell products.
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In the end, the researchers concluded that the production of a CAR-T cell product in the DKFZ would cost less than 60,000 euros for one patient. This is in contrast to the current 320,000 euros. "This would only be about one-fifth of the price charged by companies. And our costs can even be reduced considerably further," emphasizes Michael Schlander. The biggest further savings can be made if several of the automated production devices are operated at the same time. An alternative method of transferring the genes for the chimeric receptor could further reduce production costs to around 33,000 euros, or one-tenth of the current commercial price, according to the scientists.
In addition to the immediate cost savings, the decentralized production of CAR-T cells would also be of enormous benefit to patients. "By eliminating the time needed to send the patient's blood and the finished cell therapy, we can make the treatment available within 12 to 14 days," says immunologist Stefan Eichmüller. "A significant reduction in the waiting time associated with commercially available products from three to four weeks. Patients would then need less chemotherapy and would have to stay in the hospital for less time – which would lead to further cost savings."
Any costs for licence fees are not included in DKFZ's cost calculation. Schlander and Eichmüller hope that their current study can convince manufacturing companies to "reconsider their current prices for CAR-T cell therapies".
main photo: DKFZ employees count down the CAR-T cells under cleanroom conditions Source: Stefan Eichmüller/DKFZ.


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Fueled by sustained late-season, record breaking temperatures, numerous fires continue to blaze throughout Colorado's mountain communities.
To help support fire relief efforts, Comcast Colorado worked fast and installed 1 Gig fiber internet service to the Grand County Emergency Operations command center this week, vastly enhancing the critical communications infrastructure and systems. What normally takes six months to build and activate, Comcast crews activated in less than 10 days.
Our hearts are heavy as we see and learn about the damage and long-term impacts of these tragic wildfires. We live and work in these communities, and we are proud to join our neighbors in doing everything we can to help. We want our first responders to have everything they need to connect, coordinate and communicate as quickly and efficiently as possible. Whether that's Internet connectivity, mobile phones or other services they need, we can often set up right alongside their teams, and we stay until the work is done," said Lawrence Stephens, Comcast Director of Field Operations.
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In May, Total Deposits added up to 32 trillion 288 billion Bs., which represents a 1 trillion 2 billion increase (3.2%) in May. In the last 12 months, it increased by 11 trillion 790 billion Bs(57.52%)
The report on the Venezuelan Financial System at the end of May, elaborated by Softline Consultants, indicates that the total amount in credits and loans granted increased by 70.5% compared to May 2003.The report includes 50 institutions of the system: 17 universal banks, 20 commercial banks, five investment banks, three mortgage banks, three savings and loan banks, and two liquid assets banks.
Savings And Support For Agriculture On The Rise
In spite of the strong tendency in the Venezuelan market to acquire foreign currency, there is a trend in the population towards increasing savings in local currency.
Savings deposits reached 7 trillion 410 billion Bs.(22.95% of all deposits);current account deposits with no interest return were as high as 8 trillion 294 billion Bs. and remunerated current accounts added up to 8 trillion 239 billion Bs., for a total of 16 trillion 533 billion Bs.(51.2% of deposits); term deposits were 6 trillion 878 billion (21.3% of the total), other obligations were 1 trillion 126 billion Bs. (3.49 %), and restricted deposits 325,352 million Bs.(1.01%).
In May, savings deposits grew by 72,055 million Bs.(0.98%),those in current accounts increased by 748,105 million (4. 74%) and term deposits by 303,767 million Bs. (4.62%).
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The monthly bulletin of the Banking Superintendency (Sudeban), reveals that total agricultural credits increased 10.8% for a total 1.6 trillion Bs.. This amount represents 14.76% of total loans until December 2003. This year, the government announced an ambitious cultivation plan that requires 4 trillion Bs. in financing, part from the banks and the rest from the ordinary budget and Petróleos de Venezuela. Additionally, micro-loan allocations totaled 336 billion Bs., 3% of the total credit balance as of December 31st last year.


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The New "Levant" initiative: The attempt to make Iraq part of the Arab-Israeli alliance
A trilateral summit was held between Abdelfatah Al Sisi, Mustafa Al-Kadhimi and King Hussain, the respective leaders of Egypt, Iraq and Jordan. The summit was held to discuss "The New Levant Initiative'', supposedly launched to boost trade and security meant to gradually work towards economic integration.
Initially the summit and its stated goals could be seen as a positive development because Iraq should make steps to become a regional player. However, upon closer scrutiny it will become visible that this initiative is to the detriment of Iraq.
Many have criticized the Levant initiative which was originally started by Iraqi prime minister Mustafa al Kadhimi. The main point of criticism was that "The New Levant Initiative" ironically excludes Syria, the historical heart of the Levant or "Bilad Al Sham". The Levant Initiative was launched by the Iraqi prime minister after his visit to the white house. The timing of the Levant Initiative prompted many to interpret this move as succumbing to American pressure to disengage with countries like Syria and Lebanon and as an alternative making a move towards the alliance of American client states that have normalized ties with Israel. This falls in line with American strategic policy aims to tie Iraq to the Gulf for its energy needs.
Both economic and security experts have argued that The New "Levant" initiative is against the interests of Iraq. Being rich in natural resources, Iraq needs access to key markets. Subsequently, access to the Mediterranean becomes a vital interest for Iraq, rendering Syria and Lebanon the strategic depth of Iraq. Therefore, it is imperative to work towards an economical integration with the actual Bilad al Sham. Besides the regional relations, in the long run this infrastructure could serve as a node in the trade between East-Asia and Europe.
In addition to the economic dimension, cooperation on the level of security is a fundamental condition to defeat terrorism. The historical, cultural, economical and geographical ties between Iraq, Syria and Lebanon have created a situation in which conflict in any of the countries affects all of these nations. The battle against the cross nation terrorist group of ISIS exemplifies this reality.
Integration with Egypt and Jordan.
For Iraq, integration with Egypt through Jordan means tying itself to a virtually landlocked country which would require an enormous detour to reach key European markets. Iraqi Oil products would have to pass through a few very narrow straits in order to reach Europe, making trade more expensive and time-consuming. Furthermore, it is expected that part of the deal will be that Iraq will provide heavily subsidized oil to the countries part of the alliance.
Egypt and Jordan are both heavily indebted and are both dependent on American aid. This puts them in a position where they are limited in their sovereignty to serve the interest of their own countries and the region. Rather than the interests of the people it is the dictates of American foreign policy that heavily impacts their regional role. Consequently, Jordan and Egypt have been reduced to tributary nations for the Zionist regime by giving their consent to all the hegemonic aspirations of the American project in the region.
Integrating Iraq with Egypt and Jordan would indirectly make Iraq part of the Arab-Israeli alliance. This role as a tributary nation amounts to killing Iraq's potential to become a key player in the region. Therefore, the attempt to make Iraq part of the Arab-Israeli alliance and concurrently blocking it from having ties with its neighbors should be interpreted as choking the country, which will only exacerbate the current economical and security crises.


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The Stewardship Campaign for 2023 is now underway. Please join those who have committed to our St. Alban's community by pledging online or by printing a pledge form (in Spanish and English), if you prefer, and returning it to church.
For more information on the pledge campaign, please contact Stewardship Committee chair Matt Cunningham, and vice chair, Suzy Mink.
Christians believe that all we have – our skills, intellect, resources, and indeed our very lives – are God's gifts to us. As members of St. Alban's, we respond to these amazing gifts by giving of our time, talent, and financial resources to enable the life-changing work that takes place within our community and in the greater world.
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Lachlan Delchau-Jones
Lachlan Delchau-Jones
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Lachlan Delchau-Jones (born 29 January 2002) is an Australian entrepreneur, social media influencer, marketing expert, and keynote speaker. He is best known for launching his Covid Ecommerce Project. Jones is the co-founder of AussieEcom, an Australian events-based company that focuses on E-commerce and Entrepreneurship.[1][2]
Jones is well-known for his digital marketing consulting. As a business coach and advertising professional, he has created a reputation for increasing client engagement, visibility, and ROI. He is an expert in social media marketing, content marketing, advertising, strategy planning, higher user engagement, brand building, and other digital marketing services.
Jones has been featured in several media outlets including Courier-Mail, My Business, Yahoo Finance, Influencive, California Herald, Thrive Global, London Daily Post, Daily Mail, Oberlo, The Open News, Queensland Times, and others.[3][4][5][6][7]
Early life and education
Jones was born on January 29, 2002 in Brisbane, Australia. He completed his graduation from St Augustine's College in 2019.
Jones started his career when he was 14 years old. He began actively producing content on social media, managing a team & running his first eCommerce venture - LDJ Enterprises, an umbrella firm that supports multiple eCommerce stores.[8][9]
In 2019, Jones became the director of AussieEcom n E-commerce and Entrepreneurship-focused Australian events company. A year later he co-founded Better Brand, a venture that aims to connect modern-day influencers and the eCommerce world and help them grow.[10]
In 2021, Jones became the director of Bathle, a retail shop known for offering quirky bathroom essentials.
Throughout his career, Jones has organized and hosted educational meet-ups across Australia with the aim to share his knowledge with the youth of the country. Jones actively presents to school classrooms and teachers workshops educating the teenagers and guiding them to become successful entrepreneurs. He has also worked alongside some of Australia's biggest influencers and helped them grow and scale long-term brands by leveraging his e-commerce connections.
- Certificate II in Sports & Recreation, Issued in 2019 by Binnacle Training
- Certificate III in Business, Issued in 2019 by Binnacle Training
- Certificate III in Fitness, Issued in 2019 by Binnacle Training
- Certificate III in Retail, Issued in 2019 by Arc Australian Retail College
In the media
- ↑ Papadatos, Markos (5 September 2020). "Lachlan Delchau-Jones and Taylor Reilly talk music branding (Includes interview)". Digital Journal. Retrieved 26 July 2021.
- ↑ Flores, Adrian; Flores, Adrian (12 August 2020). "Teenage entrepreneurs turn COVID-19 into productive venture". www.mybusiness.com.au. Retrieved 26 July 2021.
- ↑ "Brisbane teens made $70k in lockdown". NewsComAu. 12 July 2020. Retrieved 26 July 2021.
- ↑ Stevens, Kylie (12 July 2020). "Meet the teen entrepreneurs who made $70k during coronavirus lockdown". Mail Online. Retrieved 26 July 2021.
- ↑ Smith, Tita (4 August 2020). "Teenagers who made $70k in a MONTH share how you can start a business". Mail Online. Retrieved 26 July 2021.
- ↑ "Influencers and Subscription Services? Taylor Reilly and Lachlan Delchau-Jones share their thoughts". thriveglobal.com. Retrieved 26 July 2021.
- ↑ "Influencer Marketing With Taylor Reilly and Lachlan Delchau-Jones". Influencive. 25 November 2020. Retrieved 26 July 2021.
- ↑ Papadatos, Markos (19 August 2020). "Meet Lachlan Delchau-Jones: Australian CEO of LDJ Enterprises (Includes interview)". Digital Journal. Retrieved 26 July 2021.
- ↑ "Aussie Teens Taylor Reilly & Lachlan Delchau-Jones Capitalise During Lockdown". finance.yahoo.com. Retrieved 26 July 2021.
- ↑ Papadatos, Markos (19 August 2020). "Meet Lachlan Delchau-Jones: Australian CEO of LDJ Enterprises (Includes interview)". Digital Journal. Retrieved 26 July 2021.


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BloodCenter of Wisconsin, together with the La Crosse Speedway and La Crosse Radio group, is encouraging La Crosse residents to get out and give blood at this year's La Crosse 200 Community Blood Drive Tuesday, June 23 from 1 p.m. to 6 p.m. and from noon to 5 p.m. on Wednesday, June 24 at the La Crosse Center, 300 Harborview Plaza.
According to Dan Gordon, of BloodCenter of Wisconsin, "The goal of the La Crosse 200 Community Blood Drive is to get everyone in the community to understand the importance of volunteering to give blood, and to collect over 200 units of blood for the patients in Franciscan Skemp Healthcare and
Gundersen Lutheran Medical Center, as well as hospitals in 28 other Wisconsin counties.
In 2008, our community generously donated 14,645 units of blood for patients. You never know when you, a friend or a loved one may need blood. It's easy to give blood, and we need everyone in our community to consider donating. It feels great to be able to help others. One pint of donated blood can help up to three people."
Tom Bolden of Kendall, Wisconsin adds, "I may only be 17 but I've already given blood twice, thanks to one of my older sisters who has been my inspiration. When she was young, her tonsils burst unexpectedly and she needed 5 units of Type O blood to survive. When she turned 18 and could donate blood she did it without a thought because of her childhood experience. I guess you could say it was her way to thank someone else for saving her life. Now, I'm following in her footsteps, and donating blood, it's becoming our family tradition!"
Anyone who is at least 16 years old, weighing a minimum of 110 lbs. and who is in generally good health can donate blood. The entire process takes about an hour and all blood types are needed. Donors should bring a photo ID. For more information or to schedule an appointment, call 1-800-442-
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BloodCenter of Wisconsin is a private, non-profit organization widely acclaimed as one of the top transfusion medicine organizations in the world and a leader in diagnostic testing of blood, blood research and blood collection. BloodCenter of Wisconsin advances patient care by delivering life saving solutions grounded in unparalleled medical and scientific expertise.


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Hi my name is Arthur Brenton; I currently live in Northampton, about as far as you can get from the sea in England. I am a scuba diver who learnt in the cold and dark waters of a Leicestershire quarry, so the prospect of diving day after day in the warm blue seas around Bali experiencing the fantastic, colourful array of wildlife is so much more appealing.
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As it is at present I lost my job the day before I passed my Padi Open Water Course, therefore I have not been able to dive as much as I would have liked since then. Winning this competition and receiving this fantastic opportunity would be just the slice of good luck that we desperately need and must surely deserve, given some of the troubles we have encountered in recent years.
I was born and brought up close to the Dorset coast and my love of out-door living has been ever present whether it is hiking, camping, mountain biking, sailing or now with diving. I love being outside and to be able to touch, taste, and smell the real world.
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|Mali (2001) (compare)
|Mali (2002) (compare)
|Mali (2003) (compare)
|Mali (2004) (compare)
|Mali (2005) (compare)
|Mali (2006) (compare)
|Mali (2007) (compare)
|Administrative divisions
|8 regions (regions, singular - region); Gao, Kayes, Kidal, Koulikoro, Mopti, Segou, Sikasso, Tombouctou
|Age structure
|0-14 years: 48.2% (male 2,921,914/female 2,853,976)
15-64 years: 48.8% (male 2,891,494/female 2,959,142)
65 years and over: 3.1% (male 149,301/female 219,575) (2007 est.)
|Agriculture - products
|cotton, millet, rice, corn, vegetables, peanuts; cattle, sheep, goats
|29 (2007)
|Airports - with paved runways
|total: 8
2,438 to 3,047 m: 4
1,524 to 2,437 m: 4 (2007)
|Airports - with unpaved runways
|total: 21
2,438 to 3,047 m: 1
1,524 to 2,437 m: 5
914 to 1,523 m: 7
under 914 m: 8 (2007)
|total: 1.24 million sq km
land: 1.22 million sq km
water: 20,000 sq km
|Area - comparative
|slightly less than twice the size of Texas
|The Sudanese Republic and Senegal became independent of France in 1960 as the Mali Federation. When Senegal withdrew after only a few months, what formerly made up the Sudanese Republic was renamed Mali. Rule by dictatorship was brought to a close in 1991 by a military coup - led by the current president Amadou TOURE - enabling Mali's emergence as one of the strongest democracies on the continent. President Alpha KONARE won Mali's first democratic presidential election in 1992 and was reelected in 1997. In keeping with Mali's two-term constitutional limit, KONARE stepped down in 2002 and was succeeded by Amadou TOURE, who was subsequently elected to a second term in 2007. The elections were widely judged to be free and fair.
|Birth rate
|49.61 births/1,000 population (2007 est.)
|revenues: $764 million
expenditures: $828 million (2002 est.)
|name: Bamako
geographic coordinates: 12 39 N, 8 00 W
time difference: UTC 0 (5 hours ahead of Washington, DC during Standard Time)
|subtropical to arid; hot and dry (February to June); rainy, humid, and mild (June to November); cool and dry (November to February)
|0 km (landlocked)
|adopted 12 January 1992
|Country name
|conventional long form: Republic of Mali
conventional short form: Mali
local long form: Republique de Mali
local short form: Mali
former: French Sudan and Sudanese Republic
|Death rate
|16.51 deaths/1,000 population (2007 est.)
|Debt - external
|$2.8 billion (2002)
|Diplomatic representation from the US
|chief of mission: Ambassador Terrence P. MCCULLEY
embassy: located just off the Roi Bin Fahad Aziz Bridge just west of the Bamako central district
mailing address: ACI 2000, Rue 243, Porte 297, Bamako
telephone: [223] 270-2300
|Diplomatic representation in the US
|chief of mission: Ambassador Abdoulaye DIOP
chancery: 2130 R Street NW, Washington, DC 20008
telephone: [1] (202) 332-2249, 939-8950
|Disputes - international
|Economic aid - recipient
|$691.5 million (2005)
|Economy - overview
|Mali is among the poorest countries in the world, with 65% of its land area desert or semidesert and with a highly unequal distribution of income. Economic activity is largely confined to the riverine area irrigated by the Niger. About 10% of the population is nomadic and some 80% of the labor force is engaged in farming and fishing. Industrial activity is concentrated on processing farm commodities. Mali is heavily dependent on foreign aid and vulnerable to fluctuations in world prices for cotton, its main export, along with gold. The government has continued its successful implementation of an IMF-recommended structural adjustment program that is helping the economy grow, diversify, and attract foreign investment. Mali's adherence to economic reform and the 50% devaluation of the CFA franc in January 1994 have pushed up economic growth to a 5% average in 1996-2007. Worker remittances and external trade routes for the landlocked country have been jeopardized by continued unrest in neighboring Cote d'Ivoire.
|Electricity - consumption
|412.9 million kWh (2005)
|Electricity - exports
|0 kWh; note - recent hydropower developments may be providing electricity to Senegal and Mauritania (2005)
|Electricity - imports
|0 kWh (2005)
|Electricity - production
|444 million kWh (2005)
|Elevation extremes
|lowest point: Senegal River 23 m
highest point: Hombori Tondo 1,155 m
|Environment - current issues
|deforestation; soil erosion; desertification; inadequate supplies of potable water; poaching
|Environment - international agreements
|party to: Biodiversity, Climate Change, Climate Change-Kyoto Protocol, Desertification, Endangered Species, Hazardous Wastes, Law of the Sea, Ozone Layer Protection, Wetlands, Whaling
signed, but not ratified: none of the selected agreements
|Ethnic groups
|Mande 50% (Bambara, Malinke, Soninke), Peul 17%, Voltaic 12%, Songhai 6%, Tuareg and Moor 10%, other 5%
|Exchange rates
|Communaute Financiere Africaine francs (XOF) per US dollar - 493.51 (2007), 522.59 (2006), 527.47 (2005), 528.29 (2004), 581.2 (2003)
|Executive branch
|chief of state: President Amadou Toumani TOURE (since 8 June 2002)
head of government: Prime Minister Modibo SIDIBE (since 28 September 2007)
cabinet: Council of Ministers appointed by the prime minister
elections: president elected by popular vote for a five-year term (eligible for a second term); election last held 29 April 2007 (next to be held April in 2012); prime minister appointed by the president
election results: Amadou Toumani TOURE reelected president; percent of vote - Amadou Toumani TOURE 71.2%, Ibrahim Boubacar KEITA 19.2%, other 9.6%
|0 kWh; note - recent hydropower developments may be providing electricity to Senegal and Mauritania (2005)
|$294 million f.o.b. (2006)
|0 cu m (2005 est.)
|0 bbl/day (2004)
|Exports - commodities
|cotton, gold, livestock
|Exports - partners
|China 26.8%, Germany 24.9%, Thailand 7.1%, Taiwan 4.9%, Bangladesh 4% (2006)
|Fiscal year
|calendar year
|Flag description
|three equal vertical bands of green (hoist side), yellow, and red; uses the popular pan-African colors of Ethiopia
|GDP - composition by sector
|agriculture: 45%
industry: 17%
services: 38% (2001 est.)
|GDP - real growth rate
|4.3% (2007 est.)
|Geographic coordinates
|Geography - note
|landlocked; divided into three natural zones: the southern, cultivated Sudanese; the central, semiarid Sahelian; and the northern, arid Saharan
|Household income or consumption by percentage share
|lowest 10%: 2.4%
highest 10%: 30.2% (2001)
|0 kWh (2005)
|$2.358 billion f.o.b. (2006)
|0 cu m (2005)
|4,369 bbl/day (2004)
|Imports - commodities
|petroleum, machinery and equipment, construction materials, foodstuffs, textiles
|Imports - partners
|France 12.8%, Senegal 12.2%, Cote d'Ivoire 10.5% (2006)
|22 September 1960 (from France)
|Industrial production growth rate
|food processing; construction; phosphate and gold mining
|Infant mortality rate
|total: 105.65 deaths/1,000 live births
male: 115.29 deaths/1,000 live births
female: 95.72 deaths/1,000 live births (2007 est.)
|Inflation rate (consumer prices)
|4.5% (2002 est.)
|International organization participation
|ACCT, ACP, AfDB, AU, ECOWAS, FAO, FZ, G-77, IAEA, IBRD, ICAO, ICCt, ICRM, IDA, IDB, IFAD, IFC, IFRCS, ILO, IMF, Interpol, IOC, IOM, IPU, ITSO, ITU, ITUC, MIGA, NAM, OIC, OIF, OPCW, UN, UNAMID, UNCTAD, UNESCO, UNIDO, UNMIL, UNMIS, UNWTO, UPU, WADB (regional), WAEMU, WCO, WFTU, WHO, WIPO, WMO, WTO
|Irrigated land
|2,360 sq km (2003)
|Judicial branch
|Supreme Court or Cour Supreme
|Labor force
|3.93 million (2001 est.)
|Labor force - by occupation
|agriculture: 80%
industry and services: 20% (2001 est.)
|Land boundaries
|total: 7,243 km
border countries: Algeria 1,376 km, Burkina Faso 1,000 km, Guinea 858 km, Cote d'Ivoire 532 km, Mauritania 2,237 km, Niger 821 km, Senegal 419 km
|Land use
|arable land: 3.76%
permanent crops: 0.03%
other: 96.21% (2005)
|French (official), Bambara 80%, numerous African languages
|Legal system
|based on French civil law system and customary law; judicial review of legislative acts in Constitutional Court; has not accepted compulsory ICJ jurisdiction
|Legislative branch
|unicameral National Assembly or Assemblee Nationale (147 seats; members elected by popular vote to serve five-year terms)
elections: last held 1 and 22 July 2007 (next to be held in July 2012)
election results: percent of vote by party - NA; seats by party - ADP coalition 113 (including ADEMA 51, URD 34, MPR 8, CNID 7, UDD 3, and other 10), FDR coalition 15 (including RPM 11, PARENA 4), SADI 4, independent 15
|Life expectancy at birth
|total population: 49.51 years
male: 47.6 years
female: 51.46 years (2007 est.)
|definition: age 15 and over can read and write
total population: 46.4%
male: 53.5%
female: 39.6% (2003 est.)
|Western Africa, southwest of Algeria
|Map references
|Maritime claims
|none (landlocked)
|Military branches
|Malian Armed Forces: Army, Republic of Mali Air Force (Force Aerienne de la Republique du Mali, FARM), National Guard (2007)
|Military expenditures - percent of GDP
|1.9% (2006)
|National holiday
|Independence Day, 22 September (1960)
|noun: Malian(s)
adjective: Malian
|Natural hazards
|hot, dust-laden harmattan haze common during dry seasons; recurring droughts; occasional Niger River flooding
|Natural resources
|gold, phosphates, kaolin, salt, limestone, uranium, gypsum, granite, hydropower
note: bauxite, iron ore, manganese, tin, and copper deposits are known but not exploited
|Net migration rate
|-6.28 migrant(s)/1,000 population (2007 est.)
|Political parties and leaders
|Alliance for Democratic Change (political group comprised mainly of Tuareg from Mali's northern region); African Solidarity for Democracy and Independence or SADI [Oumar MARIKO, secretary general]; Alliance for Democracy and Progress or ADP (a coalition of political parties including ADEMA and URD formed in December 2006 to support the presidential candidacy of Amadou TOURE); Alliance for Democracy or ADEMA [Diounconda TRAORE]; Convergence 2007 [Soumeylou Boubeye MAIGA]; Front for Democracy and the Republic or FDR (a coalition of political parties including RPM and PARENA formed to oppose the presidential candidacy of Amadou TOURE); National Congress for Democratic Initiative or CNID [Mountaga TALL]; Party for Democracy and Progress or PDP [Me Idrissa TRAORE]; Party for National Renewal or PARENA [Tiebile DRAME]; Patriotic Movement for Renewal or MPR [Choguel MAIGA]; Rally for Democracy and Labor or RDT; Rally for Mali or RPM [Ibrahim Boubacar KEITA]; Sudanese Union/African Democratic Rally or US/RDA [Mamadou Bamou TOURE]; Union for Democracy and Development or UDD [Moussa Balla COULIBALY]; Union for Republic and Democracy or URD [Soumaila CISSE]
|11,995,402 (July 2007 est.)
|Population below poverty line
|64% (2001 est.)
|Population growth rate
|2.681% (2007 est.)
|Radio broadcast stations
|AM 1, FM 230 (27 regional and government stations, and 203 private stations), shortwave 1 (2001)
|total: 729 km
narrow gauge: 729 km 1.000-m gauge (2006)
|Muslim 90%, Christian 1%, indigenous beliefs 9%
|Sex ratio
|at birth: 1.03 male(s)/female
under 15 years: 1.024 male(s)/female
15-64 years: 0.977 male(s)/female
65 years and over: 0.68 male(s)/female
total population: 0.988 male(s)/female (2007 est.)
|18 years of age; universal
|Telephone system
|general assessment: domestic system unreliable but improving; provides only minimal service
domestic: fixed-line availability is gradually increasing, but subscribership remains less than 1 per 100 persons; mobile-cellular subscribership has increased sharply to 13 per 100 persons
international: country code - 223; satellite earth stations - 2 Intelsat (1 Atlantic Ocean, 1 Indian Ocean)
|Telephones - main lines in use
|82,500 (2006)
|Telephones - mobile cellular
|1.513 million (2006)
|Television broadcast stations
|2 (plus repeaters) (2007)
|mostly flat to rolling northern plains covered by sand; savanna in south, rugged hills in northeast
|Total fertility rate
|7.38 children born/woman (2007 est.)
|Unemployment rate
|14.6% (2001 est.)
|1,800 km (2007)


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Behind the scenes
I have had a long love affair with earrings. Some days they are accessories, some days they are armour. Regardless, they accompany me through life's ups and downs.
Each piece on this site has been slow made, by hand, by me, in my home studio in Ireland since 2019. We are lucky enough to live in the beautiful Boyne valley which has a five thousand year long tradition of jewellery making. It's easy to find inspiration in the lush green landscape and endless beaches.
My preferred medium is clay. Some pieces are from cold porcelain and others are polymer clay. Each provide their own benefits and challenges.
All designs are my own. I personally create the custom coloured clay, craft the pieces and assemble them into jewellery. It's a slow, sometimes body breaking process .
Cold porcelain is really soft and wonderful to touch but stubborn and unpredictable. It air dries which causes colour changes, shrinkage and often distortion.
There is a very small window of opportunity to form the clay before the curing process starts. I initially draw rough designs but often have to do some on the spot improvising if initial plans don't work out.
Due to the small time frame I never make more than a couple of pairs of any one design. It is virtually impossibly to replicate cold porcelain pieces at a later date. Cold porcelain is definitely more rustic in appearance than polymer clay.
Polymer clay needs to be cured with heat. This gives me more time to do fine details like floral and marble slabs as it won't dry out while I work with it.
Both clays are really light to wear. Even large pieces won't drag at your ears.
MarleseMade jewellery is truly unique, just like you!
Every piece is carefully sanded and sealed, sometimes getting an extra little touch of colour or shimmer, before being drilled and assembled. All earwires and studs are nickel free. Some pieces are fitted with stainless steel, which is hypoallergenic and a great choice for sensitive ears.
I keep the pricing and shipping cost as low as possible (free in many cases) so you can shop without worrying about hidden costs. I do all of this to ensure that, not only can you gift my creations while staying in your budget, but you can have nice things too.
I absolutely love what I do, and with your continued support I am blessed to be able to keep doing it. Thank you so much!
Hopefully you will share in some of the joy I feel when making these pieces. Sometimes it's actually quite hard to let go when they sell, so take good care of my babies! I love seeing them in the real world so please share your photo's on instagram or facebook using @MarleseMade.
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Baxter Real Estate are delighted to present to the market, this bright and spacious 3-bedroom, semi-detached family home. It occupies an area of approximately 111 sq.m/1,198 sq.ft.. On entering, you are greeted with a generous hallway, with a tiled floor. This leads to the living room, which features a semi-solid wood floor, an open fireplace with stove insert, a large picture window and a unique stained glass window to the entrance hall. The kitchen/diner benefits from having ample units, understair storage, a tiled floor, and sliding patio doors which lead to a conservatory. The conservatory, which also has a tiled floor, opens to a sunny, south-west facing rear garden. From the conservatory, there is also a large, concrete outbuilding to the side, which can also be accessed from the front of the house. At first floor level, there are three bedrooms, all with laminate flooring. Two of the bedrooms also benefit from having built-in wardrobes. A fully-tiled family bathroom, with electric shower, serves all three bedrooms. A separate w.c. is also found at this level. There are a wealth of amenities and facilities located close to this home, such as schools, including an Institute of Technology, and shops, such as Blanchardstown Shopping Centre. The National Aquatic Centre and various national and multi-national businesses are also located in this area. The N3, which links to the national road network, the city centre and Dublin Airport, is only a short distance away. Dublin Bus also provides a regular bus service for the area. Please note that all information, including areas, is given for guidance purposes only. We have not tested any appliances and all parties must undertake their own investigation into the condition of any appliances and to all other information provided.
Entrance Hall - 8' 10'' x 6' 0'' (2.69m x 1.82m) - Tiled floor.
Living Room - 17' 3'' x 14' 6'' (5.27m x 4.42m) - Semi-solid wood floor, open fireplace with stove insert, large picture window and stained glass window.
Kitchen/Diner - 17' 3'' x 11' 7'' (5.25m x 3.54m) - Tiled floor and splashback, understair storage, and sliding patio door to the conservatory.
Conservatory - 13' 11'' x 8' 0'' (4.23m x 2.44m) - Tiled floor.
Bedroom 1 - 11' 9'' x 14' 0'' (3.59m x 4.27m) - Built-in wardrobes and a laminate floor.
Bedroom 2 - 11' 8'' x 8' 8'' (3.55m x 2.64m) - Built-in wardrobes and a laminate floor.
Bedroom 3 - 11' 8'' x 8' 4'' (3.56m x 2.53m) - Laminate floor.
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Target Market and Sales Force
1. Describe the target market for your NAB business (see information below).
2. Explain how would you use this information to build a strong sales force to effectively sell your product.
3. Describe the best sales team to sell your product: how should they be, what should they do.
To help you address this week's discussion:
Video explaining concepts related to this section.
- You will have two bold headings: Target Market and Sales Force
- Check out Chapter 7: Target Market to learn more.
- You will use this week's information in Assignment 2, question1.
1. Target market
Examples of target market description: http://www.ccsfmarketing.com/sample-target-market-descriptions.html
You must include the Demographic Description (age and income range, gender, family size, education, occupation, etc.)
You should also mention:
· Geographic Description: area where you would like to serve, density (urban, rural), nature of location (mall, business center, etc.), climate condition.
· Lifestyle Description: where do your customer shop, what they do for leisure, what kind of clothes they were, cars they drive, etc.
· Psychographic Description: socially responsible, trend setter, fun-seeking, etc.
· Purchasing pattern description: how they use the product, how many times they buy, where do they buy the product, how do they pay for it
· Buying Sensitivities Description: What factors are important to the customer before they buy (price, quality, customer service. Packaging, etc.)
· Explain how would you use this information to build a strong sales force to effectively sell your product.
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Welcome to the Central Virginia Railfan Page
This page covers a wide section of the Old Dominion, in an area bounded by Culpeper, Richmond, Lynchburg and Clifton Forge. CVRP territory includes both CSX lines between Richmond and Clifton Forge as well as Norfolk Southern lines in the northern Piedmont and Shenandoah Valley. The region's three short line operations are covered as well. We hope this page will give you a sampling of the varied landscapes, townscapes and rail action in the area.
The CVRP is organized by railroad and subdivision. The clickable regional map or statewide map are good places to start your exploration.


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Western Union is known as one of the most accessible networks for money transfers. Over the past year, they have been searching for new ways to improve services and save time and money for customers.
The search has been leading the money transfer king towards the world of the blockchain. Western Union just announced that they were partnering with Thunes, a money transfer and remittance service that is focusing on developing markets.
Western Union has already been experimenting with integrating blockchain solutions into their model. They have been working with Ripple since the start of 2018, and have set forth the attitude that if cryptocurrency is here to stay, Western Union will welcome its use.
In a press release, both companies exuded excitement for the potential that the partnership delivers.
Sobia Rahman is Western Union's Global Head of Account Payout Network and he thinks this move will make Western Union the ultimate interoperable transfer tool.
"We are continuously expanding and enhancing our account payout portfolio, providing customers with multiple payout options including bank accounts, cards or mobile wallets. Our goal is to make digital money transfer services more accessible, with a specific focus on enabling mobile transactions."
Thunes is a cross-border payment platform that is focusing their attention on establishing a base of users in growing economies. Their CEO Steve Vickers sees this partnership as a way to reach millions of people.
"We are delighted to be working with Western Union to provide global reach for their customers. Our payments platform seamlessly interconnects payment providers globally and enables interoperability between diverse payment systems, and by utilizing our vast networks, Western Union customers will now have more flexibility when sending money across borders."
Thunes and Western Union's partnership will bring blockchain technology and the use of cryptocurrencies to millions of new people in emerging economies. As these young markets grow, businesses and people will be able to make transfers at increasingly faster rates with fees that are cheaper than ever. Cryptocurrency will help these economically growing regions. And in a reciprocal way, the emerging markets will help the growth of cryptocurrency.


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Local High School Named Best Sports School in New York State
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For a third straight year, a Section 2 high school has been awarded NYWSSWA's Kerr Cup All-Sport Championship. The Shenendehowa Plainsmen won a third straight Kerr Cup, compiling more points than any other New York State high school. The accomplishments of the high school in the past school year are listed below. Shen alumni have had a successful post high school career as well in 2017. Kevin Huerter finished competing in the U19 nationals this summer along with his career at Maryland. Ian Anderson continues his career with the Atlanta Braves organization. Below is the final tally for points for Shen. In the below link, find out where your high school finished.
59.17 points
Section II, Class AA
Top state finishes:
1st - field hockey
1st - girls outdoor track & field
1st - girls indoor track & field
1st (tie) - boys alpine skiing
2nd - boys swimming
3rd - girls volleyball
3rd (tie) - girls basketball
4th (tie) - boys volleyball
4th - competitive cheer (co-ed)
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A Bandit's Betrayed Heart
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North Carolina, 1866. Lucy Richardson may know how to sling a gun and pick a stubborn lock, but she doesn't have anything in her arsenal that would have prepared her for her first heartbreak. Her sisters taught her to fight like hell for what she wants... and she wants Finn. But he he's always pushed her away and she never understood why…
Finn Taggart is bad news. His dark and tortured past always catches up to him, and Lucy deserves better than to be tainted by his touch. He couldn't have her seven years ago, and he can't have her now because being near him would only put her in harm's way. He couldn't prove his worth then but damned if he isn't going to try now and finally win the love they both have waited so long for.
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Andrei PUIU1,2, Anamaria VIZITIU1,2, Cosmin NITA1,2, Lucian ITU1,2*,
Puneet SHARMA3, Dorin COMANICIU3
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Abstract: Medical imaging provides valuable input for managing cardiovascular disease (CVD), ranging from risk assessment to diagnosis, therapy planning and follow-up. Artificial intelligence (AI) based medical image analysis algorithms provide nowadays state-of-the-art results in CVD management, mainly due to the increase in computational power and data storage capacities. Various challenges remain to be addressed to speed-up the adoption of AI based solutions in routine CVD management. Although medical imaging and in general health data are abundant, the access and transfer of such data is difficult to realize due to ethical considerations. Hence, AI algorithms are often trained on relatively small datasets, thus limiting their robustness, and potentially leading to biased or skewed results for certain patient or pathology sub-groups. Furthermore, explainability and interpretability have become core requirements for AI algorithms, to ensure that the rationale behind output inference can be revealed. The paper focuses on recent developments related to these two challenges, discusses the clinical impact of proposed solutions, and provides conclusions for further research and development. It also presents examples related to the diagnosis of stable coronary artery disease, a whole-body circulation model for the assessment of structural heart disease, and to the diagnosis and treatment planning of aortic coarctation, a congenital heart disease.
Keywords: Artificial intelligence, Medical imaging, Cardiovascular disease, Explainability, Privacy preservation.
Andrei PUIU, Anamaria VIZITIU, Cosmin NITA, Lucian ITU, Puneet SHARMA, Dorin COMANICIU, Privacy-Preserving and Explainable AI for Cardiovascular Imaging, Studies in Informatics and Control, ISSN 1220-1766, vol. 30(2), pp. 21-32, 2021. https://doi.org/10.24846/v30i2y202102


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IQOS Starter Guide
The IQOS is a so-called heat-not-burn (HNB) product that applies concentrated heat to a leaf tobacco mixture and extracts the contents as vapor. The unit heats the tobacco to a precise temperature that vaporizes but (supposedly) doesn't combust, and produces vapor.
- What is IQOS? General terms and ongoing development.
- IQOS HeatControl technology. What you should know?
- IQOS usage guide: charging, cleaning, keeping.
- IQOS vs. Cigarette - what's the difference?
What is IQOS?
IQOS heats tobacco to provide real tobacco taste and satisfaction with no fire, no ash, no smoke and less smell; it is an alternative to cigarettes for adult smokers who would otherwise continue smoking and would like to enjoy real tobacco taste and satisfaction.
IQOS stands for precise heat control technology, advanced science and superior quality endorsement. IQOS has the potential to change the future of the tobacco industry and the lives of many adult smokers. This promise and the revolutionary nature of the offer are encapsulated in the brand tagline: IQOS – this changes everything. Hummingbird: as a symbol of movement and transformation. In ancient civilizations: hummingbird was the tobacco bird.
IQOS was designed by Philip Morris International R&D in Switzerland. The Holder and Pocket Charger are assembled by one of the leading electronics manufacturers in Malaysia. Tobacco sticks are manufactured in Neuchâtel, Switzerland and Bologna, Italy.
Over 3 billion USD has been invested on the development and assessment of innovative products that present, are likely to present, or have the potential to present less risk of harm to smokers who switch to these products versus continued smoking. Team of around 400 world-class scientists and engineers in key disciplines, including materials science, consumer electronics, clinical science and systems toxicology.
IQOS is not a smoking cessation device. IQOS represents the latest innovation in tobacco enjoyment today. So far, scientific studies have shown that switching completely from cigarettes to IQOS significantly reduces the levels of harmful and potentially harmful constituents formed in the aerosol and inhaled compared to cigarette smoke. In laboratory tests a significant reduction in the toxicity for IQOS tobacco vapor has been found compared to smoke from a reference cigarette.
However, the scientific data available to date in laboratory setting does not allow to draw definitive conclusions on the risk associated with the use of IQOS. Although these initial results are promising, further studies are currently underway and are planned to fully access the risk reduction of IQOS to adult consumers.
IQOS HeatControl Technology
IQOS is a tobacco heating system composed of 3 key elements: Holder, Pocket Charger and specifically designed tobacco sticks. IQOS is designed exclusively for adult smokers who want to continue enjoying tobacco products.
The Holder has a unique heating blade made of gold and platinum, coated in ceramic, and contains cutting-edge electronics which regulate the heat for a consistent experience every time.
IQOS heats tobacco rather than burning it. Special electronics in the Holder heat the tobacco in the tobacco stick to temperatures below 350°C without burning it. Generates a flavorful nicotine-containing aerosol. Real tobacco taste without fire, ash or cigarette smoke and less smell.
Tobacco reaches precisely controlled temperature range, below 350C degrees. The device generates an aerosol with real tobacco taste without fire, ash or cigarette smoke and less smell. The aerosol contains lower levels of harmful and potentially harmful chemicals than cigarette smoke.
IQOS usage3 key elements are required to start using IQOS:
- The Pocket Charger
- The Holder The tobacco stick
- Charge the Holder in the Pocket Charger
Just put the tobacco stick into the Holder. Enjoy a tobacco stick for 6 minutes or 14 puffs.
More information on using IQOS device could be found at User Manual.
The IQOS Holder and Pocket Charger are designed and tested to last approximately 7300 experiences. It is recommended to manually clean the Holder every day in order to ensure a longer life cycle and optimal taste. Follow the instructions in the user guide.
The Holder can be charged up to 20 times with a fully-charged IQOS Pocket Charger. Only charge the device using the USB and power adaptors that have been provided with the device. It takes approximately 90 minutes to fully charge the IQOS Pocket Charger.
The latch must be closed in order for the Holder to charge. If a tobacco stick is in the Holder, the latch on the Pocket Charger will not shut. You can recharge the Pocket Charger with or without the Holder inserted. The Pocket Charger does not require a full charge to work, however we recommend fully charging the Pocket Charger before the first usage.
Before charging, insert the Holder in the Pocket Charger and press the ON button.
Soft reset procedure: press and hold the on/off button together with cleaning button for 2 seconds.
During and after use, the section of the holder where the Tobacco stick is placed may become hot. This is normal.
To ensure optimal taste we recommend cleaning the Holder's heating blade, and the surrounding area, and cap using the IQOS Cleaner and Cleaning stick once a day.
- The cap should be fully removed before manually cleaning the device.
- The holder cap, when removed from the holder, can be cleaned under running water. Dry the cap before replacing it on the holder.
- Never use cleaning agents, solvents, chemicals, volatiles, compressed air or any other liquids (other than clean tap water) to clean the Holder cap or the cleaning tool.
Additional info on cleaning: IQOS Cleaning Guide
Weather Conditions and Storage
IQOS is designed to work in a wide range of temperatures, but the tobacco stick taste is best when the device is used at temperatures between 10 and 40 degrees Celcium.
Keep IQOS away from water, direct sunlight and/or heat. Do not leave the device for a long time in a hot place such as inside a car as the lithium ion battery or electric circuit board may be damaged, or significantly deteriorated.
IQOS vs. Cigarette
IQOS is a true alternative to cigarette smoking. Real tobacco taste without fire, ash or cigarette smoke and less smell. IQOS heats tobacco rather than burning it. It generates an aerosol with real tobacco taste.
Reasons for adult smokers to give up cigarettes for IQOS:
- New way of enjoying tobacco. By heating tobacco the true taste of tobacco is released.
- Significantly lower levels of harmful chemicals and noticeably less smell than cigarette smoke.
- IQOS replicates many of the sensorial and ritual aspects of smoking. The average experience duration is about the same as smoking a cigarette.
- Tobacco sticks are made from a specially selected blend of tobacco in order to provide tobacco taste and satisfaction that replicates as much as possible what adult smokers expect.
- Laboratory study in Switzerland was conducted to compare the dental discoloration caused by 3 weeks of exposure to IQOS aerosol compared with that caused by an equivalent exposure to cigarette smoke. Teeth exposed to cigarette smoke showed a significant discoloration, while those exposed to the IQOS aerosol did not.


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Fortunately, we have the 10 finance terms every newbie should know to get you started! Here they are:
1. Asset Allocation
Asset is something of value that can be converted to cash. Asset allocation is the spreading of money across these different asset classes or investment types. It is important to know the amount invested into each class and this depends on your goals, timeline, risk appetite. Asset allocation assists with stabilizing both risk and reward any time you invest. Each asset class responds uniquely to market conditions and the economy. The 3 major asset classes are:
A. Cash
When it comes to investing, cash extends to more than the physical paper money and coins. It also includes the money in your current account, savings account, fixed deposit accounts, and anything that can be converted into cash swiftly.
B. Stocks
Stocks are shares which are small pieces of a company bought in both public and private corporations. When the company is profitable, the buyer of these shares (shareholders) are rewarded by dividends declared by the company. Value of the stocks of profitable companies can increase, thus making your investment profitable. However, stocks are subject to market risk.
C. Bonds
Bonds are issued by large companies or the government who are in need to borrow money. Individuals can invest in these bonds for which they gain an interest. Bonds also have a maturity date on which bond issuers pay-back money to the investors. These bonds have credit ratings (AAA, BBB) which serves as a guide for investors for investing in these bonds.
2. Stock Markets
A market is a place where people buy and sell goods or services. In stock markets, shares of public companies are traded. You often hear "Bear and Bull markets" when discussing the stock market. The difference between the two lies in the characteristics of the animals. In Bear markets, the economy is not doing well and investors sell stocks (shares) expecting stock prices to go down. Whereas in Bullish markets, the economy is doing well and investors are optimistic about share prices and buy more stocks, expecting prices to increase in the future. As a result, more money gets invested in stock markets.
3. Capital Gains and Losses
Capital gains occur when an investment selling price exceeds its purchase price. On the flipside, if the investment is sold for less than the original price it is a capital loss. These gains are non-taxable in Singapore.
4. Credit Report and Score
Credit report is a summary of your debt history such as credit cards, mortgages, car loans, debt payment history, and account balances. The Credit Bureau Singapore (CBS) collects all this information and shares it with companies and creditors. Credit score is based on repayment history of credit card debt and other debts. This rates your "creditworthiness". When you approach a bank for a new mortgage or loan, your credit score matters.
5. The 5 C's of credit are used by lenders to determine your ability to gain credit (creditworthiness)
Before arriving at a decision they look at these five characteristics:
Capital: It is your income and other sources of revenue. In the lenders eyes, the more capital you have the greater the ability to repay loans.
Capacity: Is your ability to repay a loan in a timely manner and lenders need to see that you have enough cash to do so. They need to ensure you are able to afford the loan in the first place.
Character: Refers to your reputation and trustworthiness. It is also known as "credit history" which is based on your credit report and score. It translates your ability to pay back debt in a timely manner.
Conditions: Refer to the terms of the loan and the conditions of the economy. Conditions like interest rate play a big role in determining if you can afford the loan. The economy decides if you will succeed in repaying the loan.
Collateral: Is any asset you are willing to pledge against your ability to repay the loan. If you fail to repay the loan on time, lenders have the right to seize the collateral offered to compensate for their losses.
6. Equity Mutual funds (stock funds)
Funds that invest primarily in equity shares of a company. Equity shares are a main source of finance for firms and are issued to be bought by the public. This allows investors to buy a basket of shares more easily than purchasing individual securities.
It is the ideal "investment vehicle" for investors that lack experience in investing or do not own large amounts of capital. They also give good returns over extended periods of time, but losses can be high when invested on short-term basis in a volatile market. Equity fund provides 'diversification' (wide array of investments to reduce risks) which reduces risk for investors.
7. Debt Funds
Funds that invest primarily in fixed income securities such as bonds and treasury bills. Debts are much safer as compared to equity funds and mainly invest in risk-free government and corporate bonds. They are a good investment option when the market is volatile. When prices of stock fall in bear market, bond prices rise. Hence, integrating stock and debt funds reduces fluctuations in the portfolio.
Hedge funds are like the "biker gangs" of the investment world.
8. Hedge Funds
Hedge funds are like the "biker gangs" of the investment world.
Hedge fund is a private investment fund that markets itself almost exclusively to wealthy investors. They are seen as risk-seeking investment funds and hence only accredited or sophisticated investors can invest in these funds. They are often unregulated and have a lot more freedom than other funds. They can buy whatever they like, not just stocks and bonds.
9. Net Present Value
Net present value determines current value of all future cash flows, both positive and negative over the entire life of an investment discounted to the present. It is used to determine the worth of an investment or a series of cash flows. Additionally, it takes into account the timing of each cash flow which can have a huge impact on the present value of any investment. It is better to have cash inflows sooner, and for outflows to be later.
10. Amortization
Amortization is a way to pay-back a loan. It is a spread-out method for paying off both the principal of the mortgage loan and the interest in one fixed monthly payment. Initially, a greater portion of the payment is applied to the interest as compared to principal. Overtime, the inverse occurs. The advantage of amortization is its consistency; the exact same amount is paid every month over the term of the loan.
Investing is not scary with the right foundation knowledge on the terms used. For more terms, check out our very own #TuesdayTips on Facebook, Instagram, and LinkedIn as we define a new term each week.


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Have you ever wondered what makes a European-style kitchen and how they differ from their American counterparts? Here's everything you need to know about European kitchens and why our designers love working in this style!
While there is no one answer as to what makes the perfect kitchen, it is important to ultimately marry aesthetics with functionality and performance. Here are four principles to consider when creating your kitchen.


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The Housing Authority, which raised managers' salaries last year, is trying even harder to woo them this year.
"We want to attract, motivate, and maintain the managers that we do have," said spokesman Howard Marder.
"Any large organization would do the same thing."
Marder said the authority has hired a management consultant, and expects to receive proposals that include plans for nonfinancial benefits, evaluation procedures, and workload comparisons with nongovernmental counterparts.
NYCHA has about 600,000 residents in 2,710 buildings. Its 15,000 employees are managed by a team of 600. The recommendations will cover all the managerial employees, including high-echelon executives.
The average managerial salaries at NYCHA are $71,600 annually with lower-level managers starting at $47,887 and the NYCHA chairman, John Martinez, earning $150,500.
This is not the first time a management consultant has been called in to evaluate compensation for the agency. But the recommendations from a 1993-94 study were never implemented – and the paperwork is nowhere to be found.


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Invitation to press and analyst briefing
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State Rep. Kelly Cassidy, who sponsored the Illinois recreational marijuana law scheduled to take effect in January, says it's designed to open up the legal cannabis industry to more women and minorities.
Cassidy told Evanston residents at an 8th Ward meeting Tuesday evening that white males now dominate the industry, with only about four percent of the businesses in the field controlled by women and people of color.
The Rogers Park representative, whose district includes a sliver of south Evanston, said that's largely because the existing legal medical marijuana business has been highly capital intensive. She said it costs $10 million to $12 million to build a cultivation center and $1 million to $2 million to open a dispensary.
In addition to the high capital requirements, there are issues with criminal records for people who might seek to transition from illegal drug sales into the legal trade. She said the new law will address that by providing for expungement of many criminal records for marijuana offenses.
The law also will authorize licenses for new types of cannabis businesses that she said should have lower capital requirements.
"Maybe your grandmother's brownies are spectacular," and you'd like to sell them infused with cannabis, she said. There'll be an infusion license in the new law that would make it possible to start a business doing that.
And the law adds a transport license for people interested in delivering cannabis product to and from dispensaries, which would be "a lower-cost entry point."
Asked about the possibility of creating a "cannabis lounge," where people could consume the products in a social setting, she said the state law leaves the decision about legalizing that to local communities.
She said the new law will still allow landlords to bar consumption of cannabis on their properties and permit employers to have zero-tolerance drug policies.
It will also still be illegal to consume cannabis in public or drive under its influence.
"What we've found around the country is that usage rates don't change with legalization," Cassidy said. "For the most part, people who are using pot today are the people who will be using it when it's legal."
She added that there's been some evidence that legalization brings a slight decrease in use among youth and a slight increase in use among people over 50.
That older demographic tends to be pretty familiar with the product, she said, and, with legalization may be inclined to resume its use because, "well, now my knees hurt."
Naperville took a first step earlier this month toward opting out of having dispensaries under the new law on a 5-4 split vote that Cassidy said may end up being reversed, especially given that the city already has a medical marijuana dispensary,. Some other communities are also considering opt-outs.
But Alderman Ann Rainey, 8th Ward, said she doubted that Evanston would take the opt-out path.
Chicago Business reported this morning that Cassidy's spouse, Candace Gingrich, has taken a job as an executive with the Florida unit of an Illinois-based cannabis grower and dispensary firm. Cassidy told the paper she sought an ethics opinion about the job and got it cleared by the House ethics officer.
Related documents
Public Act 101-0027 Cannabis Regulation and Tax Act
Illinois Municipal League: Adult-Use Cannabis Resources (7/16/19)


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GBC Boxes & Packaging Inducted into Hawaiʻi Small Business Hall of Fame
GBC Boxes & Packaging was founded by George and Bertha Chu in 1972, and originally sold Hawaiian souvenirs wholesale to stores statewide, including ABC Stores.
Co-owner Walton Chu says the company is still owned by the Chu family but now focuses on selling packaging materials, mailers, bubble wrap, gift boxes, jewelry boxes, tapes, and similar products, including an eco-friendly line of home supplies, out of its store in Hālawa and direct to businesses, churches, schools and other clients.
"We try to differentiate ourselves because, clearly, we're not the largest," says Chu.
"We try to do different things that present advantages to customers, and it's just a matter of them understanding our message and what it can do for them."
Some of the specialty products GBC sells include flushable paper towels that don't clog up the pipes of local buyers like 'Iolani Palace, as well as strong trash bags made from 90%-95% recycled material that are used at Chipotle restaurants nationwide and elsewhere, Chu says.
The company is run by Walton Chu and his wife, Nannette, while his brothers Sanford and Lester serve on the board.
At first, the COVID-19 shutdowns statewide hurt sales and GBC's supply chain, but the company stayed open as an essential business and kept all the staff on the payroll.
"During the pandemic, we kept everybody aboard," Chu says. Among its many efforts to keep the community safe and fed was providing boxes to businesses supplying sanitizing products, boxes for food drives and 200,000 lunch bags for local schools, where students were able to pick up free or subsidized lunches daily.
"We're just glad that we've been able to help our customers whenever we've been asked. And we're glad for the customers that have stayed with us for the most part throughout, and we continue to service them."
Hawaiʻi Small Business Hall of Fame 2021 Honoree
GBC Boxes & Packaging
Walton, Nannette, Sandford & Lester Chu
Banker: Susan Marciel, Bank of Hawaii, and Joe Yit, Hawaii National Bank
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