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Sunday, February 2, 2020
Kills of the Week
Late last week, Odyssey Speculation corp found itself at war with Illegales Entengelaende. The latter corporation supports the Code; the former is a nest of bot-aspirancy. Guess who won? Among other structures destroyed in this war was a 14 billion isk Fortizar. The unlicensed structure was removed by Agents Entelligente Ente, Entelligente, Azbel Gunner, Astrahus Gunner, Keepstar Gunner, Sotiyo Gunner, Fortizar Gunner, Tatara Gunner, and Raitaru Gunner.
"If CCP nerfs freighter ganking again, our AFK piñatas will be invincible forever!" So claimed the carebears who begged CCP for more safety in highsec. Yet MadisonIvy Appreciation Station was doomed from the moment her 13 billion isk jump freighter floated into Uedama. The Kusion family and the Opportunist league had a gank armada conveniently parked in the system. Agents Linus Pauling, Wener Karl Heisenberg, Edwin Powell Hubble, Wolfgang Ernest Pauli, Erwin Schreodinger, DaergaarTWO, Amandus Olson, Joseph John Thomsom, Jason Kusion, Tim Berners lee, James Prescott Joule, Jake Kusion, Louis de Broglie, Justin Kusion, Joseph Kusion, Jayson Kusion, Jeremiah Kusion, Joel Kusion, Jackson Kusion, Jacob Kusion, Jeremy Kusion, Johnathan Kusion, Joshua Kusion, Jimmy Kusion, Jack Kusion, Josh Kusion, Jessie Kusion, Jayden Kusion, Jeffery Kusion, Jonas Kusion, Darth VaIdemar, Josiah Kusion, and Caution AsianDrivers Ahead delivered an important message about the consequences of autopiloting.
Blingy Skiffs. Everyone should know that they're a bad idea. lolranger Inkunen blinged up his supposedly invulnerable mining ship until it offered a 767 million isk killmail to anyone willing to gank it. Agents Edmund Sublett, Hold On Tight, Salah ad-Din al-Jawahiri, Maximus Gooseman, Illegal Facilitator, Misha Mawashi, Eduard Limonov, and Belle de Jour were willing. And able.
Blingy Skiffs don't make sense as a concept, but blingy Hulks are boneheaded, too. Can we all agree that blingy mining ships simply don't belong in highsec? In fact, we can and have all agreed--hence all of the pro-Code proxy votes. But enough about democracy. gaka wing had a billion isk Hulk, and then Agents Ilithyia Borgia, Mal Warre, Sigrid Freud, and Fury al-Shabazz killed it. Good!
Let me tell you something about Canyon Vjourytant: She likes ships with torpedoes and drones. That's why she chose to spend 4.7 billion isk on a Rattlesnake. Here's another tidbit about Canyon Vjourytant: She's a bot-aspirant. She allowed her Rattlesnake to go AFK in Uedama, where she was punished by Agents Jeremy Kusion, Jacob Kusion, Joshua Kusion, Jackson Kusion, Johnathan Kusion, Jeremiah Kusion, Jessie Kusion, Jonas Kusion, Josh Kusion, Jason Kusion, Jayson Kusion, Joel Kusion, Nick Moiseenko, Justin Kusion, Jake Kusion, Jack Kusion, Jimmy Kusion, Jayden Kusion, Joseph Kusion, Big Ol Target, and Caution AsianDrivers Ahead.
Oh, and let me tell you just one more thing about Canyon Vjourytant. Actually, rather than tell you, I'll show you:
Once the Rattlesnake was dead, Agent Josiah Kusion smartbombed the pod. And what a pod it was.
Let's have a look inside.
Incredibly, this torpedo-and-drone-loving carebear spent nearly 7 billion isk on turret implants! What a Goblok she must be.
45 comments:
- AnonymousFebruary 2, 2020 at 8:19 PM
Don't be a goblok!ReplyDelete
- AnonymousFebruary 2, 2020 at 8:22 PM
I am currently mining without any permit and there is nothing you can do about it. You have to accept that you are no more than a insignificant group of confused extortionists.ReplyDeleteReplies
- AnonymousFebruary 2, 2020 at 8:25 PM
Don't be a goblok!Delete
^^^^ triggered LOL! ^^^^Delete
Proof or gtfo, or you are just another lying highsec shitter, much like myself.
If you are mining in highsec without a permit and are not willing to shiyw proof, then you are not mining in highsec without a permit.
Your not mining lololsDelete
sadly the first step to recovery is the accept that there is a problem, I don't see them ever recovering for their state of mindDelete
Why would a miner come here to say that?Delete
Because they are still mad about the gank.
Stay mad and never forget ag moderator Kalynn shardani.
It is the best platform for gaming and gaming blogs many people want to read this type of blog I also part of them because I am professional gamer and doing work at the gaming manufacturer company and in my first salary I want to purchase designer Mens Brown Leather Jacket because next month I will go to world tour.Delete
Well I guess it's time to ping that shitter!ReplyDelete
He is sooooo not triggered.
And when yoj narcissists say cracka to me you bettter not use that hard R!!! Yew cain't say crackeRrr unless you is one!
LOL triggered!
hummm maybe I should actually go get the law involved. I mean you've been actively committing Cyberbullying and Cyber Threats and even if I stopped coming to the website and stopped acknowledging your post you would still keep posting and posting and posting long after I stopped looking.ReplyDelete
- AnonymousFebruary 2, 2020 at 10:42 PM
see let me explain it in better detail for you Anonymous up until you do that you remain Anonymous but you would have to ether go to the websites and file for those (which takes away your precious Anonymous by leaving a trail directly to you) and if by chance you go to the actual stores you know they record right? see Anonymous your only safe haven is here if you go that route your theoretically removing your own animosityReplyDelete
^^^ trigggered!!! "animosity" lol wut a douche, a retarded douche bag. Sometimes I'm even dumber than normalReplies
an how does that make you feel?Delete
William GreerFebruary 1, 2020 at 6:22 AMReplyDelete
man your about as insightful as Hellen Keller there sport LOL
Only I can recycle my own sperg, I better not catch you guys doing it or I will be forced to call the Internet Crimes cyber bullying and harassment division!
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- AnonymousFebruary 3, 2020 at 1:06 AM
Jeezus that pod. Carebears these days huh?Delete
And to lose it in highsec where bubbles are outlawed and smartbombers are almost extinct.
But hell, that pilot is still smarter than willie.
I disagree I would never spend 7 billion isk just for a 7% bonus to turret rate of fire that's actually going a good bit overboardDelete
Who cares what you think miner.Delete
well obviously you did since you took the time to tell me you didn'tDelete
- AnonymousFebruary 3, 2020 at 2:49 AM
When asked what his favorite color was, willie replied: "definitely Caucasian!"ReplyDeleteReplies
LOLOL ^^^^ BRO! you are so TRIGGERED!! ROFLMAO!!!Delete
- AnonymousFebruary 3, 2020 at 2:56 AM
Can you imagine what it's like when literally everyone you will ever interact with is smarter than you, and it's obvious? No wonder he's so hateful and reactiveReplyDelete
- AnonymousFebruary 3, 2020 at 2:59 AM
An ignorant sperg living in a trailer park has access to EVE, the greatest sandbox-PVP-mmo-RPG evah!, and he chooses to RP as.......ReplyDelete
an ignorant shitter living in highsec, the trailer park of EVE.
- AnonymousFebruary 3, 2020 at 3:06 AM
When he was arrested he had been trying to "entice a minor". That's NOT with and E!ReplyDelete
A 13 year old boy was the target, but the child's parents were suspicious and at the last minute had decided to check out what the kid was doing online. The authorities were notified, and a sting set up. Thank goodness the parents were vigilant that time.
- AnonymousFebruary 3, 2020 at 3:31 AM
William GreerDecember 31, 2019 at 5:49 AMReplyDelete
and I love how your soo quick to throw out that word retarded you must use it on a daily basis like it's just some Gangsta word like Nigger or kike but hey it is like one of those words it still would get your ass beat the fuck down god damn
He's a racist pig
- AnonymousFebruary 3, 2020 at 3:32 AM
William GreerDecember 31, 2019 at 4:11 AMReplyDelete
why do you code people keep referring to Autism like this? you all clearly have something against people with Autism that's for sure but that's ok i'm already working on gathering all the information I need to buy minerbumping. yeah enom you know domain names get bought and sold daily. and well minerbumping.com comes up for expiration on:Registry Expiry Date: 2020-08-04T19:52:45Z so yeah looks like i'll be the one in control. oh and hey aly last time I checked people who refer to autism like that kinda get shit on by society
- AnonymousFebruary 3, 2020 at 3:35 AM
William GreerDecember 31, 2019 at 5:52 AMReplyDelete
see your all =far more dense than titanium I swear cause I've already stated I'm just going to keep spamming more and more and more Yet you wanna be bad asses keep inserting your foot in your own mouths with throwing poor and half ass thought of insults my way
- AnonymousFebruary 3, 2020 at 3:39 AM
William GreerDecember 31, 2019 at 1:27 AMReplyDelete
welloutfickingstanding WOOOO btw 22.214.171.124 is the current IP for minerbumping just a little FYI
- AnonymousFebruary 3, 2020 at 3:45 AM
William GreerDecember 31, 2019 at 4:13 AMReplyDelete
oh lookie lookie…
WHOIS search results
Domain Name: MINERBUMPING.COM
Registry Domain ID: 1737291128_DOMAIN_COM-VRSN
Registrar WHOIS Server: whois.enom.com
Registrar URL: http://www.enom.com
Updated Date: 2019-07-28T19:51:55Z
Creation Date: 2012-08-04T19:52:45Z
Registry Expiry Date: 2020-08-04T19:52:45Z
Registrar: eNom, LLC
Registrar IANA ID: 48
Registrar Abuse Contact Email:
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Domain Status: clientTransferProhibited https://icann.org/epp#clientTransferProhibited
Name Server: DNS1.NAME-SERVICES.COM
Name Server: DNS2.NAME-SERVICES.COM
Name Server: DNS3.NAME-SERVICES.COM
Name Server: DNS4.NAME-SERVICES.COM
Name Server: DNS5.NAME-SERVICES.COM
DNSSEC: unsigned
URL of the ICANN Whois Inaccuracy Complaint Form: https://www.icann.org/wicf/
>>> Last update of whois database: 2019-12-31T04:01:42Z <<<
it's coming up for expiration soon I'm going to enjoy buying it.
Holy Hell, i don't think they take disability vouchers for that, you gonna need real cash, retard.
Dat pod.ReplyDelete
- AnonymousFebruary 3, 2020 at 3:51 AM
William GreerDecember 31, 2019 at 5:19 AMReplyDelete
hey everyone you can thank Mr Kanye North for all of this isn't he swell and after the lovely convo I had with him I came to 2 conclusions.
1. Apparently you all think Autism is like Leprosy or some other contagious disease which you clearly need to all educate yourselves real fast before someone brings the hate to you
2. I was going to see about seeing if we could reach an agreement on how long I needed to do this but I've decided to do this indefinite you do know what indefinite means right?
Does it seem like a good idea now, you retarded redneck racist? Does everyone in Pearl River know your views on minorities and people of color?
Do you want them to know?
- AnonymousFebruary 3, 2020 at 3:56 AM
William GreerDecember 31, 2019 at 6:24 AMReplyDelete
wow this publishing time is insane the drain on your net must be killer aiko maybe you should etther play eve or run the blog but not both
- AnonymousFebruary 3, 2020 at 3:59 AM
William GreerDecember 31, 2019 at 6:47 AMReplyDelete
and well this isn't like last time cause CLEARLY the lesson was not learned from the previous experience. so to answer you honestly no there is no cream that's going to make me go away I mean maybe a few days... weeks... just might knock this lesson into those thick Zealot skulls. but we shall see cause well I'm not a psychic psychopathic yes but psychic no
Lol that idiot was teaching us a "lesson"?
I wonder how that's working out for himReplies
- AnonymousFebruary 3, 2020 at 4:01 AM
William GreerDecember 31, 2019 at 8:04 AMReplyDelete
William Rageclaw > see let me paint you a really good picture of whats going on. your steve urwin in this picture and i'm the sting ray only your going to wish it ended quickly
- AnonymousFebruary 3, 2020 at 8:10 AM
Wow! That was a spectacular pod. They don't get much more expensive than that.ReplyDeleteReplies
hey willieanon you plan on coming up with anything new or you going to keep running that same stale stuff? o7ReplyDelete
- AnonymousFebruary 3, 2020 at 3:40 PM
no sympathy, william greer wants the attentionReplyDelete
- AnonymousFebruary 3, 2020 at 3:43 PM
this retard thought he could threaten us by casually letting us know that HE HAS THE WEBSITES IPReplyDelete
- AnonymousFebruary 3, 2020 at 3:50 PM
william greer, this might be a good time to review the tragic story of Jessie Slaughter, consequences will never be the same! face the facts william greer, you dun goofed, its time to calm down before you become a youtube video: https://youtu.be/NEfY3kMnG4EReplyDelete
- AnonymousFebruary 3, 2020 at 3:53 PM
no sympathy! the internet police have been notified!ReplyDelete
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Unless you have been living under six feet of dirt for the last few years, you have likely noticed that the hottest horror rage lately has been zombies. From movies like World War Z, to shows like The Walking Dead, to books like Pride and Prejudice and Zombies, nearly every media outlet has been invaded by zombie culture. Indeed, even many preppers and survivalists legitimately view a zombie apocalypse as a possibility… to the extent that they are actively preparing for it.
It might be easy to dismiss this fringe culture as a bunch of wackos, but what if they are right? Could a zombie apocalypse actually happen? Could we, one day, face an army of mindless flesh eaters?
Let's just say… it's not impossible.
In terms of the "classic" zombie, there is no real evidence that it could happen. While we continue to learn new things about the human body every day, science has given us no real proof that, once dead, you can rise from the dead and seek to continue existence on a steady diet of brains.
That said, the behaviors exhibited by zombies could, in fact, happen if the right (or perhaps wrong) parts of the brain were affected, which points us in the direction of viruses. Let's take a look at what would need to happen to turn cousin Zoey into cousin Zombie.
First, for one to start exhibiting zombie-like behaviors, something—like a virus—would have to affect certain parts of the brain, while simultaneously leaving other parts of the brain untouched. Humans can pick up viruses in a number of different ways, such as through contact with the mouth, blood, or through the nose. Once inside the body, some viruses, such as rabies, travel your nervous system to get to the part of the body where they have the greatest impact. In the case of rabies, for instance, you could be bitten on the leg by an animal with rabies, but feel no real effects until it travels your neural pathways to your brain.
The parts of your brain that would have to be compromised in order for you to begin exhibiting zombie-like behaviors include:
What do all of these parts of the brain have in common? They are all instantly accessible via the olfactory system (i.e., your nose).
Essentially, if a certain virus, which can simply be breathed in through your nose, compromised these three parts of the brain, you would be left with an insatiable appetite, no self-control, high levels of aggression, and an inability to even recognize family or friends. In short, not the guy you want to invite to your Halloween party.
So, while the traditional view of zombies is highly unlikely, a different version triggered by a particular type of virus could, in theory, actually happen.
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Affectionately and colloquially known as the Shoot Guru, Kshitij Sheetak is a man who worships the tool of the trade. Having been a key cog of the industry for a decade and having won the Dadasaheb Phalke award, when he speaks with his magnetic charisma, you listen.
Views On Education:
Kshitij is a staunch supporter of hands-on training. The 3 year old and growing Shoot Guru community is a platform for budding photographers to learn under his tutelage, and moreover, get invaluable work experience. On his 14 shoots pan India, he has been accompanied by 4 prodigious talents who are part of his community. His belief in experience as a teacher extends as far as handing out tips and tricks for free to photographers on the quest for knowledge and to learn. Hiring from the community holds mutual benefit. Young, talented photography enthusiasts get hands on experience, and the enthusiasm is infectious. They bring the zest that is much required to drive productivity. He states that mentors play a huge part in the growth and maturity of one's career, across all professional genres.
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If there was one word that could describe Kshitij, it would be enthusiasm. After finishing his MA in marketing, he pursued his passion for cinematography out of sheer drive, and a psychological spark for learning. He worked as a light and production assistant at TLC, interned with Highway On My Plate, all whilst possessing no gear. Such was his eagerness and willingness to learn the trade. He states that portfolio is what matters the most, and your body of work is a tangible variable that cannot be compromised, and one must devote time and effort in order to nourish it, as that will be your primary source of income.
(A photograph captured by Peter McKinnon)
As someone who consumes 12 hours of content daily, Kshitij loves to draw inspiration and influence from all sources possible. His past work has held association with travel, and he cites London based cinematographer Philip Bloom as a major influence, who is renowned for his corporate films and documentaries. He is also an ardent follower of the works of Peter McKinnon and Casey Neistat. He is an incorrigible technology nerd who is inspired through each and every element and deconstructs every nuance of the content he consumes, from the shot angle of a scene to the camera used.
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All you need to do is ask! Social skills, and the ability to talk to people, work with people and build relations and contacts is essential in order to supplement the work portfolio you have under your belt. Kshitij finds that there is a dearth of people who are confident enough to approach people for work or for advice. The worst that can happen is that you will get no for an answer. He is someone who advocates practicing projecting confidence, and always rewards people who approach him with his advice. He believes that a politely put enquiry will never go unanswered. He makes it a point to reply to all his DMs, focuses on engaging
content and relies on his team for brain power and rectification of his errors in thought. Being social is the key to unlocking your career.
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A technology enthusiast, he is perennially on the lookout for the latest technology in order to maintain his work at its usual state-of-the-art standards. His view is that technology is a boon, and it must be used such that it boosts your growth and technique instead of hindering it. He loves to imagine and reimagine different angles and lighting for shots, hence when he settles on one permutation, it is usually perfect. Portability of gear is a non negotiable for any cinematographer or photographer. He believes that cinematography exists to ride the train of thought of the writer or the director, and must be engineered according to what fits the scenario best.
A resourceful person who excels in making lemonade when life gives you lemons, Kshitij wasn't perturbed at all by the Covid-19 pandemic. He took it under his stride, mentioning as a matter of fact that the idea is to overcome restrictions. The potential for possibilities in a cinematographic context in the lockdown were endless for him, namely flatlays, short films, time lapses, music videos. We have come to expect this degree of proficiency and quality from Kshitij, who continues to inspire and guide with his experience and the wisdom of a decade, and more now, in the industry.


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Child tax credit changes on the horizon due to COVID-19 relief package
TRI-STATE (WFIE) - President Joe Biden signed a nearly $2 trillion COVID-19 relief measure this week.
The American Rescue Plan Act promises to provide a significant financial boost to millions of American families.
By this point, several have likely heard about the much-anticipated stimulus checks, or perhaps the enhanced unemployment benefits, but there is another key area.
This relief package also includes updates to the "child tax credit."
Inside the Christ Centered Youth Center, music instruction has set the bar high. The after-school program through the Evansville Salvation Army is for K-8 students at Cedar Hall Elementary School.
Their parents, similar to millions of others across the country, are anticipating added relief. With the American Rescue Plan Act signed into law, families are set to receive a $3,000 annual benefit for each child between ages 6 to 17.
Under these new provisions for the 2021 tax year, this also includes $3,600 for children under 6 years old.
"I think they're going to be gracious for it," Salvation Army Youth Ministry Director Tara Oakley shared. "I know several of our families here in this program - one in particular - they're going to need a new car. So after talking to them, they've already said that's what they're spending their money on. So to be able to have that ability to do that is great."
With this latest update, approximately four million children under 18 will be directly affected and lifted out of poverty, while roughly another six million children will move closer to the poverty line, according to calculations from the Center on Budget and Policy Priorities.
14 News also caught up with a parent who described Henderson's Cliff Hagan Boys and Girls Club as a blessing for more cost-effective child care.
"To have that little bit extra, on top of what we were getting before, is really going to be helpful for lots of families, lots of single parent families, and folks who are just struggling with how the year went," Henderson resident Alexis Greenwood-Markle said.
The credit will be fully refundable.
People do not have to be employed to claim it.
Americans could get a payment as soon as this summer.
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Huffman Aviation
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|Rudi Dekkers
|Florifa spooky flying school with connections to both CIA drug trafficking and 9-11.
Huffman Aviation of Venice, Florida was a spooky flying school with connections to both CIA drug trafficking and 9-11.
Huffman Aviation was established in 1972 as Venice Flying Service, and was reorganized in 1987 and renamed as Huffman Aviation.[1] Huffman Aviation was purchased by Dutchman Rudi Dekkers in 1999.[2] At the time of purchase, the school had a fleet of 12 small aircraft.[2] Huffman offered private pilot, instrument rating, Commercial pilot, Multi-Engine Ratings and flight instructor training, but did not offer training on larger, jet aircraft.[3] More than 80% of the school's students were foreign nationals, following a marketing campaign designed to attract overseas students.[1]
Both Mohamed Atta and Marwan al-Shehhi attended the school, purportedly in order to learn how to fly small aircraft. According to the 9/11 Official narrative, this training was sufficient for to fly the larger planes used on that day.
Drug trafficking
Huffman Aviation has various ties to both the CIA and to drug trafficking.[4][5]
Related Quotation
|Rudi Dekkers
|"A few months ago Rudi wanted to visit, drink some beers. But he never showed up. He said over the phone 'I've never been so poor in my life'. I saw him making beautiful trips to South America and Middle America. In light of recent developments, maybe you need to place questions at that."
|Rudi Dekkers
Arne Kruithof
- ↑ http://web.archive.org/web/19990128130958/http://www.huffmanaviation.com/page2.html
- ↑ a b http://generalaviationnews.com/editorial/articledetail.lasso?-token.key=1247&-token.src=news&-nothing
- ↑ http://web.archive.org/web/20010604043715/http://huffmanaviation.com/page3.html
- ↑ http://911review.org/Sept11Wiki/HuffmanAviation.shtml
- ↑ http://www.madcowprod.com/2012/12/14/finally-rudi-dekkers-behind-bars-for-drug-trafficking/


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[dropcap size=small]T[/dropcap]he 16-year-old sits quietly with his teammates at the foyer of the Marina Mandarin Hotel. Wearing national colours for the first time, he feels out of place. Around him are seasoned gold-medal medal winners from the previous SEA Games in Laos two years ago.
All he has to show heading to the next Games in Jakarta in five days are a couple of under-17 records in the 100m and 200m butterfly (fly) records posted five months ago. They are paltry in comparison to the veterans' but he is also the baby in the team and the boyish grin shows.
Just as well the media scrum did not give Joseph Schooling a second glance. Their attention is on women's swimming star Tao Li, on whose shoulders rest a nation's expectations of a medal haul.
Tao Li did not disappoint and delivered seven gold medals. Schooling returned home with two, in the 50m and 200m fly, and a bronze in the 100m. But he got the attention of the press.
That was in 2011. From then on it was an almost vertical ascent to the summit of world swimming for Schooling. First, as SEA Games champion in 2013 and then in 2015 on the back of five and nine gold medals. In between those years, as a 100m fly world-beater with silver at the Commonwealth Games and Asian Games gold.
Schooling served noticed he was something special at the World Championships last year, when he came in third behind winner Chad le Clos of South Africa and Hungary's Laszlo Cseh, two of the best fly specialists in the business.
Still, none could have fathomed that someone from South-east Asia, much less from a little Red Dot, could beat swimming legend Michael Phelps, Le Clos and Cseh to clinch the 100m fly in record time at the Olympics in Brazil last Friday.
PHOTOS: Schooling in action in Rio, and snapshots of his whirlwind tour in Singapore post-win.
Schooling triggered a euphoria never seen in Singapore and response to the nation's first Olympic gold medal winner came quick and fast.
The Army, ahead of the queue, extended his National Service (NS) deferment for another four years. Then Parliament sat in a special session to congratulate him.
"I'm glad the Government recognises the effort I've put in," says the 21-year-old on his return home. "The NS deferment will be a boost to my 2020 Tokyo Olympics campaign. It's a weight off my shoulders."
It means he is next hunting down a world record and more Olympic medals, with the 200m fly and individual medley races his targets now as well.
(RELATED: The Peak called it: Schooling was one of the three heroes we picked to impress this Olympics.)
But he knows a path beater is about leading others and adds: "I hope this will also pave the way for budding athletes in Singapore, and give them the leeway to train, honour and bring glory to the country."
For an Olympic champion from a country that had never had one, Schooling attracted an unexpected rush from companies who raced to honour him with advertisements in newspapers and retail incentives.
The overwhelming response from businesses can be interpreted as capitalising on the toil and success of an athlete they were never part of, but it could also turn out to be a windfall for Singapore's sports.
It is an unexpected return from Schooling's journey to gold in Brazil that took 15 years and $1.5 million his parents, May and Colin, paid out of their pockets.
It can benefit athletes, especially those from families without financial resources, who often have to abandon a similar Olympic dream because not many companies consider sports in Singapore a viable investment.
To keep this door to potential funding open, Schooling's task is now to dispel any notion he is a flash in the pan and that the type of work he started is the real deal. And this means more blockbuster success at the highest level must follow as he envisions them.
Can he do it?
His coach at the University of Texas Eddie Reese believes Schooling has the package to deliver. The Singapore star's kick in the butterfly swim, says the former United States Olympic team coach, is "one of the best in the world".
"He is the closest human to a dolphin under water," says Reese.
But the most important gift Schooling has given to sport is that he showed its incredible power to unite a country. Saturday morning, August 13 in Singapore (Friday in Brazil) was a watershed moment that will encourage other athletes and their families to dream very big, too.
"We have the resources," says the Singapore trailblazer. "And we have the talent, for sure. I think we do have what it takes. Now, especially, we have the exposure and the belief to develop Olympic champions."


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Taking care of your skin is a full-time job. What makes it even tougher is the fact that your skin — like the rest of your body — is always changing. To keep your skin beautiful and glowing in your 20s, 30s, 40s, 50s, and beyond, follow these dermatologist-recommended practices.
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- Latent teenage acne
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Facial Skin Care in Your 20s
When you are in your 20s, your skin is gorgeous. Even if you get a few pimples or blackheads from time to time, savor these years, these times when you don't have to worry about wrinkles and age spots. Still, you might be dealing with latent hormonal acne from your teen years, and you've definitely got to prep for the future.
Just as in every other decade of life, this means you have to use sun protection. Choose a moisturizer that has an SPF of at least 30, and wear it every day — during rain or shine. Just make sure that it's non-comedogenic (that it won't clog pores) as some SPF lotions have a tendency to clog pores and, so, cause breakouts.
If you really want to be fastidious about preventing wrinkles (because they will come), look for a daily moisturizer that contains retinol. This ingredient is great for boosting cell turnover and collagen production. Retinol can also keep acne at bay and even out skin tone, if you suffer from either of these problems.
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Your body doesn't need much upkeep in your 20s, but you will still want to exfoliate and moisturize. Use a salt-based natural skin care body scrub in the shower at least 2 to 3 times per week. And follow this up with an after-shower lotion during the dry months. In summer, or whenever your skin will be exposed to the sun, be sure to use a body lotion that contains sunscreen. For a sunscreen that is easy to use, you can always carry around a spray-on sunscreen for those unpredictable moments when you find yourself in the sun's hot rays.
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- Appearance of fine lines and wrinkles
Facial Skin Care in Your 30s
In your 30s, it's all about regenerating collagen production. In your 20s, your body produces collagen quickly and efficiently, but its production slows down in your 30s, so you'll need to rev it up with a daily dose of vitamin C. This will spur fibroblasts (the cells that form collagen) to increase collagen production.
Once again, make sure that you're still using an SPF of 30 or higher every day. By your 30s, you should be using a cream with retinoids every night as well. You'll want to apply both of these products to your neck, chest, and face. In your 30s and 40s, these areas (that have long been exposed to the sun) will begin to show signs of aging. Once you're finished applying either product to your face, neck, and chest, wipe the excess on the backs of your hands. Like your face, your hands are often one of the first places to show signs of aging.
Body Routine for People in Their 30s
Exfoliation is just as important in your 30s as it is in your 20s. However, you might begin to see something new in your 30s: cellulite. To combat this problem with a natural skin care product, an Arabica coffee scrub can be used two to three times per week on the dimpled skin. The caffeine in the coffee will enlarge blood vessels and tighten the skin. Antioxidants in the coffee will help to do away with toxins. Continue wearing lotion and sunscreen after exfoliating.
Skin Care in Your 40s
Biggest Issues
- Appearance of lines and wrinkles
- Appearance of age spots
- Possible adult onset acne
Facial Skin Care in Your 40s
If you haven't changed moisturizers already, it's time to do so in your 40s. This is when fine lines and wrinkles really begin to make an appearance, and you may notice age spots making an appearance as well. Help dark spots disappear by looking for a facial lotion that contains alpha hydroxy acid. Used on a daily basis, this will even out your skin tone. Just make sure to use this only at night, or you can apply it during the day along with a sunscreen. Alpha hydroxy acid (or AHA) can make your skin especially sensitive to the sun.
You can boost overall resiliency to your skin as well by looking for products that contain coenzyme Q10 (CoQ10) and peptides. These are both necessary for energizing cell and collagen production, respectively. If you struggle with adult onset acne (which may be caused by menopause), apply dabs of acne clearing medications, such as salicylic acid or benzoyl peroxide — and be sure to avoid irritating cleansers. To prevent the salicylic acid and benzoyl peroxide from drying your skin, always be sure to apply a gentle moisturizer after the acne product has fully absorbed.
Body Routine for People in Their 40s
In your 40s, exfoliate less often and more gently. Instead of using an intense scrub, use an exfoliating mitt in the shower with your regular hydrating body wash. Continue moisturizing on a daily basis, but look for a body moisturizer that contains alpha hydroxy acid. AHA is not only great for facial skin care but also for body care. AHA will act as an emollient to slough off dead skin cells on your body without harming your skin. Again, always use a sunscreen when you use AHA.
Skin Care in Your 50s
Biggest Issues
- Development of lines and wrinkles
- Loss of skin elasticity
- Appearance of age spots
Facial Skin Care in Your 50s
In your 50s, your sebaceous glands start producing less oil. In turn, you might notice that you develop dry skin more quickly. And your skin may become more sensitive as well. To combat these issues, use a gentle cleanser, and stay away from soaps that contain sodium laurel sulphate — especially when washing your face. Sodium laurel sulphate is an ingredient that can suck the hydration from your skin.
Using a potent moisturizing lotion with ceramides and all-natural antioxidants will help to increase your skin's hydration. To make your moisturizing lotion even more hydrating, mix it with a few drops of jojoba oil.
The gentle skin around your eyes will also need special attention in your 50s. Fat loss and a lack of collagen may enhance the appearance of dark circles and bags beneath the eyes. Use an eye cream with retinol at night to smooth the area around the eyes, and use an eye cream with silicone in the daytime to fill in the fine lines. Retinol can also be used on your cheeks to fade age spots.
Body Routine for People in Their 50s
In your 50s, you should apply the same rules that you use for your facial skin to the skin on your body. This is especially necessary for areas that get a lot of sun exposure, such as your chest, shoulders, arms, and lower legs. An emollient lotion with ceramides will really help these areas, and a cream with retinol can be quite helpful for spot-treating age spots that appear on the neck, the chest, and the backs of your hands.
Of course, you can't have "perfect skin" forever. Gravity and time will always have their way. But you can do a lot to prevent signs of aging and improve imperfections as you move through life.


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Octanoyl Chloride Market
Octanoyl Chloride Market Forecast By application (Agrochemicals, Pharmaceutical intermediates , Chemicals ) By grade (<99% , >99%) - Global Market Insights 2019 to 2029
Analysis of Octanoyl Chloride market covering 30 + countries including analysis of US, Canada, UK, Germany, France, Nordics, GCC countries, Japan, Korea and many more
Octanoyl chloride Market: an overview
Octanoyl chloride (C8H15ClO) is a colorless to light yellow liquid. It has a pungent mustard-like odor, and it is combustible liquid, thus require proper care for its handling and transportation. Octanoyl Chloride is a versatile chemical reagent used as an intermediate for various agrochemicals, pharmaceuticals, and chemical applications. The major application for Octanoyl chloride is found in the synthesis of medicines for Alzheimer′s disease.
Increasing demands of new and improved drugs for the cure of various clinical disorders has led the foundation for the growth of the pharmaceutical sector all around the globe thus leverages the global Octanoyl chloride Market. In agrochemical industries, Octanoyl chloride is used in the manufacturing of pesticides and herbicides. Octanoyl chloride market is expected to witness higher growth in countries like China and India, where the agriculture sector`s contribution to the country's GDP is significant.
With newer government schemes encouraging the growth of agriculture in these regions, the global consumption of octanoyl chlorides is also expected to rise with it. Octanoyl Chloride is also a valuable reagent used in the making of specialty chemicals; thus, more consumption of octanoyl chloride is expected in chemical industries in the forecast period.
Octanoyl Chloride Market: Dynamics
Agriculture is an essential part of fulfilling humanity's basic need: food. The agriculture sector is one of the primary drivers for growing octanoyl chloride consumption. Demand for agrochemicals had risen from agriculture dominating nations to improve the quality of crops. With an increase in the world population, the demand for food crops also increased. The octanoyl chloride market is thus complimented owing to development in agriculture practices.
Octanoyl chloride consumption is also increased from pharmaceutical industries. The competition among major pharmaceutical giants in developing and manufacturing the clinical drugs facilitated the consumption of octanoyl chloride in pharma products. Thus with more and more competition in the pharmaceutical market leverage the market growth for Octanoyl chloride.
Octanoyl chloride market is consolidated to a few global and regional players only, and this gives opportunities for newer competitors to penetrate the global octanoyl chloride market.
The fluctuation in international currency, high flammability, and corrosiveness have negative impacts on the Octanoyl chloride market. Also, the transportation of Octanoyl chloride has raised safety concerns. These are some of the restraining factors for the growth of the Octanoyl chloride market.
Octanoyl chloride Market: Regional outlook:
The global Octanoyl chloride market is expected to witness significant growth in Europe and North America. The pharmaceutical industries are fast-growing in Europe and North America, which are the major end-user of Octanoyl chloride. This leverages the growth of the Octanoyl chloride market in these regions.
Besides pharmaceutical industries, major consumption of Octanoyl chloride occurs from Agrochemical and chemical industries. With a heavy giant like BASF majorly operating from these regions, the global octanoyl chloride market will be the fast-growing in these regions in the forecast period.
The Asia and Pacific region is expected to witness significant growth in the global octanoyl chloride market owing to development in agrochemical and pharmaceutical industries. Countries like China and India are agriculture dominating countries, governments of these countries are quite positive toward developing the high revenues from agriculture sectors.
Thus the consumption of Octanoyl chloride will multiply its current count in these regions. For Latin America and Middle East Africa, the global consumption of octanoyl chloride is expected to have stagnant growth due to limited growth in agriculture and pharmaceutical industries in these regions.
Octanoyl chloride Market: Key Players.
Prominent players in the global Octanoyl chloride market are
- CABB Group GmbH
- Altivia
- Transpek Industry Limited
- LianFeng Chemicals
- Huzhou Salon Chemical
- Zouping Qili Additives.
The global Octanoyl chloride market is consolidated to a few global and regional players only.
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Segmentation analysis of Octanoyl chloride Market:
The global Octanoyl chloride market is bifurcated into three major segments: application, grade, and region.
On the basis of application, Octanoyl chloride market has been segmented as follows:
- Agrochemicals
- Pharmaceutical intermediates
- Chemicals
On the basis of grade, Octanoyl chloride market has been segmented as follows:
- <99%
- >99%
On the basis of geographic regions, Octanoyl chloride market is segmented as
- North America
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The global octanoyl chloride market is predicted to increase at a CAGR of 6% during the projected period.
Demand for octanoyl chloride is increasing as a result of rising demand for agrochemicals from countries with significant agricultural production.
Agricultural-dominating countries of the Asia Pacific region will generate growth opportunities for key suppliers of octanoyl chloride.


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Pitch Requests Newsletter for Black Freelance Writers!
A NEW 'PITCH REQUESTS' NEWSLETTER for Black Freelance Writers
I've thought about creating a newsletter that Posts Pitch Requests for Black Freelance Writers like myself. There is a growing number of us and I believe that there are enough stories to be told. I'd like to help be apart of anyone's beginning into their freelance freedom.
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Next year's #Oscars have been postponed due to upheaval in the release schedule from COVID-19. In a statement on Monday, Academy president David Rubin and CEO Dawn Hudson announced changes to eligibility and voting deadlines, as well as the delay of the ceremony itself until April 25, 2021. "Our hope, in extending the eligibility period and our Awards date, is to provide the flexibility filmmakers need to finish and release their films without being penalized for something beyond anyone's control." Full story at the link in bio. Photograph of Bong Joon-ho by @markseliger for V.F. 2020.
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A friend of Mrs Williams waved at her. ''Nikky dear, I'll see you around.'' Noticing the duo approaching, she said over her shoulder in a low tone.
''I think you have company.'' Tilting her head slightly to the right side, her eyes caught Kola and… Deji. Deji Adelowo. What the hell is he doing here? She thought. The duo was close now. She maintained her composure.
"Nikky, I'd like to introduce to you, my friend, Deji.'' Kola beamed as he made the introduction. ''Deji, here is my cousin, Nike.''
Deji hesitated, expecting Nike to say something. When he realized she wasn't ready to talk, he did. ''Nike and I have already met.'' If her game plan was to ignore him and act like they've never met, he wasn't in on it.
''Yes. That's true.'' She finally said with equanimity. ''That was about a decade ago.'' Her voice was sweet and smooth like silk.
''You've got to be kidding me!'' Kola said with his eye brows raised. ''Where did you guys meet?''
''Ife.'' Deji responded with his gaze locked on the beauty in their midst. ''Time has done nothing to change you, Nike.''
''I've changed more than you think,'' she said softly. She tried to appear unruffled. It was working. Deji smiled. An argument with her right now will make no sense. He thought.
''Deji, I've been looking all over for you.'' Theresa said behind them with a warm voice. She came to Deji's side.
For once Deji was grateful for Theresa's presence. She couldn't have timed it better. His heart beat rate was unusually high at this very moment. Nike had become more breathtakingly beautiful than he remembered. Now with Theresa, an escape was the only way out. The reasonable way out of the uneasy feeling he was having was to leave her presence.
Kola Williams made his second introduction for the night. ''Tessy, meet my cousin, Nike. Nike, here's Theresa Bruce.''
Unconsciously sizing Nike up and down with a cool glance, Theresa uttered politely, ''it's nice to meet you.''
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Like Theresa knew Deji could not endure standing there any longer. Gosh! If he had known he would be trapped all weekend with Nike, he certainly would have made up an excuse, any excuse, not to be here. But one thing is, if Theresa was going to continue making his night like this, he might as well propose to her this very night. No, he wasn't.
With a glass of wine in his left hand, he took Theresa's hand with his other hand as they both made their way through the crowd. Some were dancing, while some were just roaming around as a soft music played at the background.
''I hope Senator is not crossed at me, I had promised him I would be early for the evening game. He was so keen on having me play the Dart game with him.' Deji uttered sadly as they walk hand in hand.
''Well, I'm sure he will understand the nature of your job.'' She said and then stopped abruptly. Deji was forced to stop too. He gave her an inquisitive look.


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A prominent Indian-born multi-millionaire and his son, with extensive interests in business and politics in the UK, were arrested in London by the police as part of an investigation into allegations of bribery in Rolls Royce.
Sudhir Choudhrie and his son Bhanu Choudhrie were arrested in dawn raids last week by officers from the Special Fraud Office (SFO), the City of London Police and the National Crime Agency on several places in central London. They were interrogated by the police, and later released on bail, with no conditions.
They were alleged to have acted as intermediaries for Rolls Royce in deals with China and Indonesia.
The Choudhries strongly denied any wrongdoing, and have said that they are fully cooperating with the police.
The Choudhries are prominent Liberal Democratic party donors, having contributed close to £1 million to the party coffers. Anita Choudhrie, Sudhir Choudhrie's wife, runs the group's charity Path to Success. Lib Dem party leader Nick Clegg's wife, Miriam Gonzales Durantez, is a leading supporter of the charity. She was chosen "chief patron" in its campaign to raise money to donate 83 wheelchairs to 60 hospitals run by the National Health Service.
Mr. Choudhrie Sr, who moved to London in 2002 from India, was on the internal candidates list of the Lib Dem party for a peerage last year. However, his name was dropped when inspectors from the Care Quality Commission found that one of the C&C hospitals run by him failed to meet all care standards.
The C&C Alpha group run by the family had a turnover of £89 million last year. It has 1,300 staff on its rolls, and operates care homes and hospitals in the UK. The family is also involved in arms and defence transactions. In India, Mr. Choudhrie's home was raided some years ago by the CBI, which was investigating a defence deal with the Israeli company Soltam Systems, a seller of sophisticated defence equipment to India. No charges were brought against Mr. Choudhrie.
Mr. Choudhrie was made Honorary Consul to India for Latvia and enjoys diplomatic immunity. He was given a lifetime achievement award at the Asian Business Awards (given by the Asia Media and Marketing Group, the publishers of Eastern Eye newspaper) by Home Secretary Theresa May in 2013.


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Belarus President Alexander Lukashenko is banned from attending the Olympic Games as head of his country's National Olympic Committee (NOC) as part of provisional sanctions imposed by the International Olympic Committee.
The IOC banned two other officials from the NOC, including Lukashenko's son, Viktor, who is the first vice president of the national Olympic body.
Belarus, a country of 9.5 million that Russia sees as a security buffer against NATO, has been rocked by mass protests since an Aug. 9 presidential election which Lukashenko said he won. His opponents claim the vote was rigged and want him to quit.
Many Belarussian athletes have written to the IOC demanding urgent action, citing political discrimination and imprisonment by the authorities.
"The IOC has come to the conclusion that it appears that the current leadership has not appropriately protected the Belarussian athletes from political discrimination within the NOC, their member federations or the sports movement," IOC President Thomas Bach said.
"This is contrary to the fundamental principles of the Olympic Charter therefore seriously affecting the reputation of the Olympic movement," he added, saying the measures were provisional.
The IOC also froze any payments to the NOC while scholarships for athletes to prepare for the Olympics will now be paid directly to them.
Any plans for events to be hosted in Belarus should also be put on ice by all international federations, Bach said. Belarus is scheduled to co-host the 2021 World Ice Hockey Championships.
Lukashenko, who has been in power for 26 years, has shrugged off the scale of protests, saying they are sponsored by the West, and shown little signs of willingness to start a dialogue with the opposition.
Tokyo will host the summer Olympics next year and China's Beijing will stage the 2022 winter Olympics.
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