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ICAEW: South-East Asia's GDP growth to contract by 4.2% in 2020
By Digital News Asia September 21, 2020
- Unique economic structures in SEA sees crisis playing out differently
- Thailand & Vietnam will see stronger recovery than Indonesia & Philippines
The Global Economic Outlook report from Oxford Economics, commissioned by chartered accountancy body ICAEW suggests that while economic activities are picking up again and growth is expected to eventually rebound to 6.4% in 2021, the pace of recovery over the second half of 2020 will vary across the region, depending on the easing of lockdown restrictions and improved export demand.
The Covid-19 outbreak reduced global GDP by around 9% in the first half of 2020, at least three times the size of the 2007-2009 global financial crisis. Despite a very strong rebound in the third quarter of 6.4%, the report suggests that world GDP will contract overall by 4.4% in 2020.
However, there is momentum building in the second half of 2020 (H2), which will drive growth to 5.8% in 2021, and lead the global economy to recover to its pre-crisis peak by the midpoint of next year, a similar time frame as the post-2008 financial crisis recovery.
The strength of the rebound in economic activity over the coming quarters in Southeast Asia (SEA) remains uncertain, particularly in the fourth quarter of 2020, after the expected initial strong bounce in global trade and domestic activity post-lockdowns has faded. Additionally, varying success rates in containing the Covid-19 outbreak, and differing lockdown exit strategies will widen the disparities in economic growth in the region. Economies which have convincingly contained the outbreak such as Thailand and Vietnam will see a stronger recovery than Indonesia and the Philippines, which are battling new waves of Covid-19 outbreak after restrictions were prematurely relaxed.
SEA pace of recovery in second half 2020 will vary across region
While growth in Singapore is forecast to contract by 5.7% this year because of a severe decline in global trade, signs of a recovery in exports and imports will see it rebound to 6.1% in 2021. Heavily export-oriented economies like Singapore and Vietnam will continue to benefit from a stabilisation in trade indicators, shown by recent improvements in exports over the past few months.
The report predicted that recovery prospects looked brightest for Vietnam, which had contained the virus very effectively until recently. Vietnam is expected to be the only SEA economy to record positive growth this year with its GDP rising by 2.3% this year, and 8% in 2021.
According to the report, how governments have handled the health crisis has had a direct impact on how sharp the hit to economic activity in the second quarter of the year (Q2) has been. Economies that entered lockdown swiftly or in a less strict, but more efficient manner, have been able to ease restrictions much earlier and mitigate more economic damage.
Although the nationwide movement control order in Malaysia compounded the economic damage in Q2, the payoff has been apparent, with the pandemic situation currently in hand, which will aid the economy in regaining its footing. The report predicted that Malaysia's exports would benefit from improving Chinese import demand and the electronics cycle. Nonetheless, the speed of its recovery will likely slow given current sluggish global demand, high unemployment and weak investment, and its economy is forecast to shrink by 6% this year, followed by growth of 6.6% in 2021.
Although the Recovery Movement Control Order has been extended to Dec 31, 2020, almost all sectors have been allowed to operate, except a small number which are still restricted such as night clubs and entertainment centres. The entry of foreign tourists has also been restricted. The tourism sector contributes to 15.2% of Malaysia's national economy with 194 industries involved in the sector's chain, including service exports.
"The road to recovery for economies in South-East Asia will be a long one, with existing US-China tensions, a long-term slowdown in global trade activity, and the Covid-19 pandemic weighing on the region's growth prospects," said Mark Billington, ICAEW regional director, Greater China and South-East Asia. "While each country's economy has suffered due to the crisis, the unique economic structures mean the crisis has played out in different ways. Ultimately, countries that can strike a balance between resuming economic activity and keeping the outbreak under control will see their economies bounce back faster than the rest."
At an International Economic Forum hosted by ICAEW industry leaders discussed expected growth in the Middle East, China and South-East Asia, focused on the recovery in consumption, accommodative macro policies, international trade and the impact of the shift of investments.
Scott Livermore, Chief Economist and Managing Director at Oxford Economics Middle East presented key findings from the report at the inaugural global forum. Scott was joined by other panellists, including Dr. Ernest Kan, Chief Advisor of Capital Markets, China, Singapore Exchange; Zibo Cao, Associate Director, Macquarie Infrastructure and Real Assets Fund; and Tim Fox, Economist.
The lively panel discussion touched on the outlook for the global and regional recovery from the pandemic, particularly China's rebound and its implications for SEA. The panellists also shared their points of view on how well governments across the region have handled the pandemic and how varying recovery progress across economies would impact the region moving forward.
Other findings from the report include:
- Chinese exports should recover, but could be affected by ongoing trade tensions
In China, economic growth is likely to remain relatively robust over the second half of 2020. The country's GDP should grow 2.5% in 2020 and accelerate to 7.9% in 2021, supported by strong demand for electronic products and exports of protective gear and medical equipment during the coronavirus pandemic. However, in the medium term, tensions with the United States may disrupt demand for goods and increase disruption in manufacturing, with efforts to decrease American reliance on China having a negative impact.
- Slow recovery expected for Indonesian and Philippine economies
The situation remains precarious in Indonesia and the Philippines, with infections accelerating again after lockdown restrictions were relaxed, causing reopening plans in these countries to be paused or reversed. Both economies remain highly vulnerable as they have weaker public health infrastructure, lower levels of fiscal support available, and are much more consumer driven than others in the region.
The pace of recovery in Indonesia is expected to be slow and household income will be squeezed. GDP is expected to contract 2.7% in 2020 before a 6.2% expansion in 2021. The Philippines is set to record the largest contraction in SEA, with its GDP falling 8.2% in 2020, because of its dependence on international tourism and a slow exit from lockdown.


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It is not hard to guess how Libra compatibility with Virgo will work out. In fact, when one goes through the reasoning that any astrologer deems basic when working out dating compatibility, they will realize that it is better off for a Libra and Virgo to find partners in other zodiac signs than waste time on each other. But then again, no problem in this world exists that cannot be fixed, and with this mantra, let us dive head first into the sea that is Libra and Virgo compatibility.
Before we go on to comment on the separate dynamics of the relationship between Libra and Virgo, let us give you an insight into how these very dynamics are judged and what goes into the deciding process at the back end, with due references to Libra compatibility, of course.
Libra and Virgo
The first factor that every compatible relationship is judged on is that of the zodiac elements. It is, in fact, a very interesting read if you decide to delve in deep. However, for the sake of Libra and Virgo compatibility, let us keep it short and to the point. Zodiac elements tend to form specific opinions about the personality of a person they will be affecting. For instance, air likes to roam free, and the people belonging to this element will also tend to be adventurous in nature. These elements then move on to form their own compatibility rules. Fire only likes to stay with air, whereas earth favors water.
Interestingly enough, these are the very relationships that these elements exhibit in nature too. In an unfortunate turn of events, Libra and Virgo belong to the elements of air and earth, respectively. This puts both of them at a disadvantage because naturally, not only do air and earth not go together; they are archenemies in terms of approach towards life. Where air supports freedom and exploring new fronts, earth likes permanence and settling down at the first chance it gets. This results in a bad start, as you may have guessed, and decreased zodiac compatibility between Libra and Virgo.
Libra Compatibility with Virgo: Libra Dates
The second reason that affects zodiac compatibility is the positions of the planets. In drawing the natal charts of each person, an astrologer gets to see the exact positions on the dates of the zodiac sign. Libra dates do not really help the planet matching position with Virgo because both of these signs come in direct order, so the planets definitely have moved from one position to the other.
What really helps their case though, is the fact that the planets responsible for communication have not moved that far, and thus end up saving a little face, raising the hopes of a zodiac love match at work.
Libra and Virgo Sex and Intimacy
In the quest to check if Virgo is indeed the Libra best love match, one can start at only one place. Yes, sex and intimacy is indeed the first step to any relationship. For if this does not work out, the other dynamics will not even get a chance to play. After all, who stays on in a relationship when there is no chemistry in bed? Unfortunately for Libra and Virgo, there is little to no frequency resonating on that particular channel, if you know what we mean.
They are so much of a mismatch that calling them the opposites of each other is not right either. For instance, during sex, one would be compelled to keep everything neat and organized, while the other person wants their love to go above the skies towards the level of spirituality. There is also the problem of Virgos being shy in nature, and in that shyness often giving up on the opportunities of sexual pleasure.
They would feel like it is asking too much when they want to try something new, and a Libra would stay in their bed without doing anything because they feel that unless they are called to do something, they would be imposing themselves.
Libra and Virgo Communication
Just like there is not much to talk about sex between a Libra and Virgo couple, there is so much to talk about general knowledge and life. It is so much in conflict it might even make them question themselves. It is essential to know, however, that such communication only exists at the mental level, and not a spiritual one.
So while it may make for a very good friendship or even a professional relationship between a Libra and Virgo, it is not something getting them closer to loving each other as partners. However, still, communication is a powerful tool strengthening the bond between Libra and Virgo still. It is the only factor among all that has an actual chance of keeping the two together, because of how easily communicating becomes for the two.
Libra with Virgo: Is it gender-specific?
While our analysis above may convince you somehow that Virgo is certainly not the most compatible with Virgo, let us make it clear that having known all that you do now, there is a lot of differences you can make on your own. In addition to that, it is important to realize that any relationship compatibility is not really dependent on genders.
All the observations explained above hold true whether it is a Libra man Virgo woman, or a Libra woman Virgo man combination in question. All that matters is using the knowledge that you gained to foster a relationship that promotes love and harmony and overcomes all the weaknesses the planets show otherwise.

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Heterogeneity of human Neutrophil CD177 expression results from CD177P1 Pseudogene Conversion
Wu, Zuopeng, Liang, Rong, Ohnesorg, Thomas, Cho, Vicky, Lam, Wesley, Abhayaratna, Walter P., Gatenby, Paul A., Perera, Chandima, Zhang, Yafei, Whittle, Belinda, Sinclair, Andrew, Goodnow, Christopher C., Field, Matthew, Andrews, T. Daniel, and Cook, Matthew C. (2016) Heterogeneity of human Neutrophil CD177 expression results from CD177P1 Pseudogene Conversion. PLOS Genetics, 12 (5). e1006067. pp. 1-22.
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Most humans harbor both CD177neg and CD177pos neutrophils but 1–10% of people are CD177null, placing them at risk for formation of anti-neutrophil antibodies that can cause transfusion-related acute lung injury and neonatal alloimmune neutropenia. By deep sequencing the CD177 locus, we catalogued CD177 single nucleotide variants and identified a novel stop codon in CD177null individuals arising from a single base substitution in exon 7. This is not a mutation in CD177 itself, rather the CD177null phenotype arises when exon 7 of CD177 is supplied entirely by the CD177 pseudogene (CD177P1), which appears to have resulted from allelic gene conversion. In CD177 expressing individuals the CD177 locus contains both CD177P1 and CD177 sequences. The proportion of CD177hi neutrophils in the blood is a heritable trait. Abundance of CD177hi neutrophils correlates with homozygosity for CD177 reference allele, while heterozygosity for ectopic CD177P1 gene conversion correlates with increased CD177neg neutrophils, in which both CD177P1 partially incorporated allele and paired intact CD177 allele are transcribed. Human neutrophil heterogeneity for CD177 expression arises by ectopic allelic conversion. Resolution of the genetic basis of CD177null phenotype identifies a method for screening for individuals at risk of CD177 isoimmunisation.
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Enjoy your vacation and get to know the beauties of the Giant Mountains as soon as you look out of the window.
We offer you a comfortable and peacefull accomodation in Špindlerův Mlýn. We offer also an unique gluten-free and diabetical diet.
The accomodation is appropriate for more-day-lasting stay of groups as well as individuals. The favourable position of our family house will please you with its perfect accessibility of the centre of the town and the atractions offered by our mountains. In only a few minutes you can sledge or ski, in the summer season you can hike or cycle. The Giant mountains have something to offer to everyone of you.
Come by your own car. Through day you can drive to nearby as well as to further surroundins, at night we offer you a garage, that protects your car from the bad weather as well as from thieving hands.
The possibillity of parking is offered also for the visitors of Špindlerův Mlýn, who are not accomodated by us.
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If you have driven along Lake Avenue recently, in addition to the new home construction you might have noticed a new park being constructed. Due to open later this summer, Lake Avenue Park is designed to connect those people living on the west side of Daybreak to the lake via an integrated trail system and will eventually form part of the 'Loop' system.
The Loop is a trail/park system that is designed to connect the villages located on the west side of Mountain View Corridor, starting with Highland Park Village. The system is designed to allow pedestrians and cyclists to safely move between villages without having to worry about cars.
Lake Avenue Park with include the following features:
- Bike highway and trail system.
- Frisbee Golf
- Playground
- Large plaza, with water feature
- Areas with picnic tables and firepits
- Off-leash area for dogs
Dog owners will be pleased with the inclusion of an enclosed off-leash area for their dogs. Something like this has been missing since the one in East Lake Village closed.


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Eating healthily primarily involves eating foods that offer good nutritional quality, with a focus on foods that have high contents of nutrients and micronutrients. It is also about eating in a manner that respects the planet's resources, following the example set by Mediterranean and Asiatic diets.
A healthy diet should be varied and balanced to provide the body with the energy, vitamins and minerals it needs. It must also provide protection against chronic pathologies such as diabetes, obesity, cardiovascular diseases, etc.
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The Calusa Herpetological Society
Of Southwest Florida
Thursday, July 7, 2005 - 7:00 pm
CHS Annual
Animal & Photo Contest
These 2 contests are open to
all members of the Calusa Herp. Society to show off your best herp pets &
herp-oriented photography. There is
no charge to enter, and prizes will be awarded to the winners in each of the
main categories in each contest. In
addition, "Best of Show" will be chosen among pets and photos.
your live herp pets in tonight for this special 'double feature'
There is a limit of three pets per person. PLEASE bring a container
for your pet so it can be on display in something that everyone can admire
it in.
You may take it / them out for handling, of course, but you must
bring something to put it / them in for those times when you need a break.
Your name should be on a label on each cage.
– the animal should be in the peak of health, without scars, runny nose,
cloudy eyes, full tail, not too fat, etc.
& PATTERN – how attractive that particular animal is compared to others of its
species that you've seen.
must be submitted in print form, preferably in the 8" x 10" (or
up to 8" by 12") size range, but no larger.
You may submit smaller snapshots, but keep in mind that you have a
much better chance if your entries are as big as everyone else's to
compete fairly with them.
Only single images, unaltered by digital wizardry or other
"tricks", will be eligible.
You must be the one who took images to enter them.
Color and / or black & white images are acceptable.
The judging will take place on Thursday evening at the meeting by Bill
Love (who will not compete in the contest) and at least two other club
members. Emphasis will be on
the visual impact of the image (how memorable it is), the difficulty
factor of obtaining it, the fascination and 'unusualness' of the
subject shown, and the shot's overall artistic appeal.
The difference in quality between what simple cameras versus fancy,
expensive cameras & lenses can record will not weigh heavily
against contestants. It
is photographic skill and creativity that counts here, not photo gadgetry.
You must label each of your pictures as to which of the 3 categories it is
competing in. Also put your
name and telephone number on each entry on each photo, plus list what
species is depicted, where it was photographed, and any other details of
the shot that you wish to describe it.
MEETING SITE : In Ft. Myers, Florida at the Calusa Nature Center , near Colonial Blvd. (S. R. 884) and Interstate 75. Get off I-75 at exit #136 (old exit #22) and go west (towards the coast) on 884 (Colonial Blvd.) for one-half mile, then turn right at the first traffic light onto Ortiz Ave., and then left into the Nature Center after only one-quarter mile. The Iona House meeting site is an older dark green house located to the left (as you enter the grounds) at the rear of the complex, back near where the school busses are parked. The meeting opens at 7:00 pm, and the speaker usually starts no later than 7:15 pm. Click HERE for a map to the meeting site. After each meeting, all attendees are invited to join "the core" for an informal nightcap at RJ Gator's Restaurant / Sports Bar on Colonial Blvd. where we usually gather following meetings which end at 8:30 pm.
WHO'S INVITED ? You are! Anyone with an interest in any aspect of herpetology or herpetoculture is welcome to attend, learn, and exchange their experiences with our friendly membership. Come out to meet others who keep, breed or study reptiles and amphibians, and let them share their fascination with you. We average 35 – 70 people attending every meeting.
Cookies and cold soda, a nightly raffle of live herps, herp products, and books follow each speaker's talk, and lots of herp camaraderie, gossip, and fun can be counted upon at all meetings !
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Men's Group - Central
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Address: The Boardwalk Indoor Amusement Park, 1286 Fletcher Parkway, El Cajon, CA US 92020
Men's Group - Central
When: Thursday, 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Matt Hunter: I am 30 years old and having been attending Flood consistently with my wife Melissa since 2016. I am a software engineer for Teradata corporation here in San Diego, but have been working remotely since March 2020. Melissa and I got married in July 2020 and currently live in Chula Vista. I have been part of this men's group since 2017 and it has made a great impact on my life through our studies and time together. I enjoy playing and following professional sports and enjoy playing board games and spending time with family.
Matt Andreolli: have been attending flood for about 6 years and have been in this mens group for about 5 years. Right now my primary hobbies are family activities, working on our house, and taking naps ... when allowed. Being involved in our men's bible study has helped me to grow in my faith and become a better husband and father.
THEME: Paul's letter to the Romans
DESCRIPTION: We are a group of men working together to become better followers of Christ. Our group meets on Thursdays each week for a few hours and is anchored around breaking bread together, sharing in life's journey, and diving into God's word. We are diving into Be Wise: Proverbs, by Wiersbe. Our format is laid back and conducive to engaging on a deeper level.
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In my previous post, I recommended David Bentley Hart's book on theodicy to Trevin Wax. That book grew out of this essay that Hart wrote in the wake of 2005's St. Stephen's Day tsunami. I just re-read the essay, and it's as powerful as I remember. Hart attacks the hyper-Calvinist view that the end of history will justify its means. No matter the evil, we will see in retrospect that it was really for our own good, and that without it, life in God's kingdom wouldn't be as sweet.
One key to understanding Hart's line of reasoning is the traditional Christian understanding of evil: It is not something in and of itself; it is the absence of something—specifically, the absence of good. With that in mind, Hart writes, evil "can have no positive role to play in God's determination of Himself or purpose for His creatures (even if by economy God can bring good from evil); it can in no way supply any imagined deficiency in God's or creation's goodness." He continues:
There is, of course, some comfort to be derived from the thought that everything that occurs at the level of what Aquinas calls secondary causality—in nature or history—is governed not only by a transcendent providence, but by a universal teleology that makes every instance of pain and loss an indispensable moment in a grand scheme whose ultimate synthesis will justify all things. But consider the price at which that comfort is purchased: it requires us to believe in and love a God whose good ends will be realized not only in spite of—but entirely by way of—every cruelty, every fortuitous misery, every catastrophe, every betrayal, every sin the world has ever known; it requires us to believe in the eternal spiritual necessity of a child dying an agonizing death from diphtheria, of a young mother ravaged by cancer, of tens of thousands of Asians swallowed in an instant by the sea, of millions murdered in death camps and gulags and forced famines. It seems a strange thing to find peace in a universe rendered morally intelligible at the cost of a God rendered morally loathsome. Better, it seems to me, the view of the ancient Gnostics: however ludicrous their beliefs, they at least, when they concluded that suffering and death were essential aspects of the creator's design, had the good sense to yearn to know a higher God.
I do not believe we Christians are obliged—or even allowed—to look upon the devastation visited upon the coasts of the Indian Ocean and to console ourselves with vacuous cant about the mysterious course taken by God's goodness in this world, or to assure others that some ultimate meaning or purpose resides in so much misery. Ours is, after all, a religion of salvation; our faith is in a God who has come to rescue His creation from the absurdity of sin and the emptiness of death, and so we are permitted to hate these things with a perfect hatred. For while Christ takes the suffering of his creatures up into his own, it is not because he or they had need of suffering, but because he would not abandon his creatures to the grave. And while we know that the victory over evil and death has been won, we know also that it is a victory yet to come, and that creation therefore, as Paul says, groans in expectation of the glory that will one day be revealed. Until then, the world remains a place of struggle between light and darkness, truth and falsehood, life and death; and, in such a world, our portion is charity.
As for comfort, when we seek it, I can imagine none greater than the happy knowledge that when I see the death of a child I do not see the face of God, but the face of His enemy. It is not a faith that would necessarily satisfy Ivan Karamazov, but neither is it one that his arguments can defeat: for it has set us free from optimism, and taught us hope instead. We can rejoice that we are saved not through the immanent mechanisms of history and nature, but by grace; that God will not unite all of history's many strands in one great synthesis, but will judge much of history false and damnable; that He will not simply reveal the sublime logic of fallen nature, but will strike off the fetters in which creation languishes; and that, rather than showing us how the tears of a small girl suffering in the dark were necessary for the building of the Kingdom, He will instead raise her up and wipe away all tears from her eyes—and there shall be no more death, nor sorrow, nor crying, nor any more pain, for the former things will have passed away, and He that sits upon the throne will say, "Behold, I make all things new."


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NBA star Enes Kanter has doubled-down on his criticism of China and has called on Nike to do more in fighting against injustice in the country.
The Boston Celtics center, who has been outspoken about the treatment of minorities in China, wore customized shoes in his team's win against the Charlotte Hornets on Monday with the words "Modern Day Slavery" and "No More Excuses" written on them.
On Monday, he posted a video on Twitter in which he called out Nike for its silence on injustice in China.
"Nike remains vocal about injustice here in America, but when it comes to China, Nike remains silent," said Kanter, in a post which used the hashtags #HypocriteNike and #EndUyghurForcedLabor.
"You do not address police brutality in China, you do not speak about discrimination against the LGBTQ community, you do not say a word about the oppression of minorities in China, you are scared to speak up."
Kanter's criticism centered particularly on the injustice felt by the Uyghur community – the US State Department estimates that up to 2 million Uyghurs and other ethnic minorities have been detained in internment camps in Xinjiang since 2017.
In a three-hour interview with CNN, conducted in Europe where he is now in exile, an ex-detective turned whistleblower revealed rare details on what he described as a systematic campaign of torture against ethnic Uyghurs in the region's detention camp system.
China has repeatedly denied allegations of human rights abuses, saying the centers are necessary to prevent religious extremism and terrorism.
"Who makes your shoes in China? Do you even know?" Kanter added, the footwear industry was "tainted" by the enforced labor.
"There are so many forced labor factories in China. For instance, Uyghur forced labor, it is modern day slavery, and it is happening right now in China.
"Millions of Uyghurs are currently detained, sold and assigned to work at forced labor camps, prisons and factories across the country. They are under constant surveillance, with long working hours and poor living conditions.
"Don't forget, every time you put those shoes on your feet, or you put that T-shirt on your back, there are so many tears and so much oppression and so much blood behind it all."
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'We are concerned about reports of forced labor'
Earlier this year, Nike released a statement saying it did not source products from the Xinjiang region.
"Nike is committed to ethical and responsible manufacturing and we uphold international labor standards," said the statement.
"We are concerned about reports of forced labor in, and connected to, the Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region (XUAR).
"Nike does not source products from the XUAR and we have confirmed with our contract suppliers that they are not using textiles or spun yarn from the region."
Nike was not immediately available for comment about Kanter's latest video when asked by CNN.
Kanter ended the video by inviting Nike's co-founder Phil Knight and high-profile ambassadors LeBron James and Michael Jordan to a trip to China so they can "see [it] with your own eyes" where the shoes are made.
"Nike likes to say 'Just Do It' – well, what are you doing about the slave labor that makes your shoes? That slave labor that makes you rich," he added.
"Nike must be a participant in this. Stop the hypocrisy, stop the modern-day slavery now."
Last week, Kanter criticized China's treatment of Tibet which led to Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman Wang Wenbin telling a news briefing that the NBA player was "trying to get attention" and that his remarks "were not worth refuting."
The broadcast of the Celtics' season-opening game against the New York Knicks was pulled by Chinese video-streaming site Tencent as a result, while fans took to Chinese social media to denounce Kanter and the Celtics.
It comes two years after Daryl Morey, the then-general manager of the Houston Rockets, sparked controversy between the NBA and China with a tweet – subsequently deleted – in support of pro-democracy protestors in Hong Kong. Morey stepped down a year later.
Kanter, who was raised in Turkey, has been vocal before in defense of various political causes, including criticisms of Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan.
He faced death threats and the criminal trial of his father back home as a result.


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The sponsors of the Concurso Mórmon Parley P. Pratt de Contos em Português (Parley P. Pratt Mormon Short Story Contest) are pleased to announce the stories and authors awarded in the contest's first year, and the stories selected for inclusion in the contest short story collection to be released later this year.
In order to promote and develop Mormon literature in Portuguese, we are pleased to announce the first Parley P. Pratt Mormon Short Story Contest. Starting April 1st, Mormons who write in Portuguese will be able to submit their writing to compete for publication and prizes totaling R$1,000 (Brazilian Reais – approximately $500 or EUR 400).
The contest is the first attempt to encourage development of Mormon literature in Portuguese. Although there have been Portuguese-speaking LDS Church members since the 1940s. Only in the past two decades has the number of members become large enough to see local Mormon culture develop. With a large enough audience, it is now time to see what Portuguese-speakers can produce.
Those interested in writing can submit their stories starting April 1st, and before July 1st. The winners of the contest and those stories that have been selected for inclusion in a published anthology of the best stories will be announced on October 1st. The anthology should be available starting December 1st.
The contest is open to anyone, and each contestant can submit up to three stories of up to 10,000 words, however entries must be written in Portuguese and must have some kind of connection to Mormonism. A three person jury will judge the entries and select both those who will receive cash prizes and those stories that will be included in the anthology. The organizers and the jury and their families are ineligible. [Please read the full rules (in Portuguese) before submitting an entry.]
We are pleased to announce the formation of Samuel Lamanite Editions, a book publisher dedicated to encouraging and publishing works for the LDS audience in Spanish and Portuguese. To meet our goals, Samuel Lamanite Editions is issuing a call for manuscripts that are written in either Spanish or Portuguese. With these manuscripts, Samuel Lamanite Editions hopes to publish two to four titles each year in these languages, and eventually translate the best of these works into English.
The growth of LDS Church membership among Spanish and Portuguese speakers means that these groups now account for more than 40% of Church membership. Yet the number of book titles that have been published in these languages to date is a fraction — less than hundred — of the estimated 25,000 to 40,000 Mormon titles published to date. This publishing program is an attempt to rectify this discrepancy, and encourage the growth of a Mormon culture among these growing groups of the worldwide Mormon population.


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Revitalization of "Original Southaven" is extremely important for our city. This is a challenging task for any city as economic demands naturally change as cities age. We've had some gradual success with this during the last few years, but we must continue to do everything we can to make our original business district attractive to businesses. We offer every financial incentive that exists according to state law, but we must also continue to improve public infrastructure and make this special part of our city as attractive as possible. Large amounts of funding have been allocated here to modernize intersections, resurface streets, add pedestrian paths, and beautify our city with signage and landscaping projects. Our latest project is the renovation of City Hall.
If we are going to ask businesses to come back to our original business district and renovate their buildings, should we not first do the same and show our commitment to "Original Southaven"?
Of course, we should. Keeping the municipal government operation in our original business district shows that this district is truly "Original Southaven" and a vital part of Southaven's future. Renovating and investing in this building further proves this commitment.
Many of our citizens know that this building on Northwest Drive is one of the oldest commercial buildings in our city. It was built in 1969 and originally housed the offices of the founders of the Southaven community who installed the first public utilities and built the first homes. Cary Whitehead and Jon Reeves both had offices on the 4th floor where the City's Finance and Administration offices are currently located. Years later, many students attended college in the building when it was occupied by Northwest Mississippi Junior College. The City has used the building as City Hall for a couple of decades now. This has been a very efficient use of the building but, as time has passed, the building has deteriorated and developed problems.
In 2019, it's important to improve the security of this building and the safety of our employees. This renovation will eliminate the drive-through porch canopy and expand space for a larger reception area for our citizens. The installation of bollards will prevent vehicles from getting to an unsafe proximity to the building. Moving the counters of frequently-used departments closer together on the first floor will allow one access point from the main, west entrance and improve operational efficiency for employees and citizens.
First impressions matter!
We are the 3rd largest city in the state and the northern gateway to Mississippi. Southaven recruits top-tier developments that can have tremendous economic benefits for our city. It's important that we "put our best foot forward" and improve our aggregate economic image. Many things have been done in this general effort in recent years and the renovation of our hub of operations will play a big part in this as well.
Our citizens deserve it!
This renovation will further improve ADA compliance with our building; modernize and expand first-floor bathrooms; resurface walls and flooring in the Boardroom and first floor; add permanent seating to the Boardroom; and add a "Tribute Hall" near the Boardroom entrance to honor former dedicated employees and citizens that have made tremendous impacts for our city in the past.
City Hall is approximately 50,000 square feet. Constructing a new building of this size would cost, at minimum, $9 million. The City values the efficiency of renovating this building for the total bid cost of $1,910,695 ($792,887 for the new roof, $1,117,808 for the exterior and first-floor renovations). This project is currently under construction with completion projected in March, 2020.


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The Historic Preservation Commission has approved a request for permission to demolish 923 Carr Street, the College Hill home severely damaged in a fire last month. The College Hill Neighborhood Association supported the request. Neighbors cited the house's three chimneys, now unsupported by a roof, as a particular hazard.
The house was was built in 1910. It was a significant structure in the neighborhood, even though it was increasingly an eyesore after many years as a rental property. "Its removal will leave a gap in an otherwise intact block of historic houses that are unique in Greensboro because of their close spacing, short setback from the street and architectural rhythm," the historic preservation staff said in its recommendation to approve the demolition. Two houses on that side of the block have been extensively renovated in the past two years; another is being renovated now.
923 Carr burned early in the morning of May 13. The family that was renting the house all managed to get out unharmed. The house lost its entire roof in the fire; more than 11 inches of rain have fallen since May 13, compounding the damage. The fire badly damaged back of the house as well. The Greensboro Fire Department responded quickly and was able to minimize damage to the very close houses on either side.
Property owner Andy Clark told the commission the house is too badly damaged to repair. He agreed to let Architectural Salvage of Greensboro see whether porch columns and other materials could be saved but expressed doubt about whether the structure is stable enough for them to work in it safely.
Under state law, the commission's only options were to approve the request to demolish the house or to approve it with a delay of up to 365 days. The city will issue a certificate of appropriateness for the demolition with five conditions:
- That Architectural Salvage be allowed to see whether materials can be salvaged safely.
- That the site be graded and seeded with grass within 30 days of demolition and the property be maintained on a regular basis.
- That the house be photographically documented.
- That trees and mature shrubbery be protected during the demolition and a plan to that effect be submitted before demolition.
- That a certificate of appropriateness be obtained along with other necessary permits for redevelopment of the site.
Clark said he expects preliminary work, such as testing for asbestos and cutting off the property's gas line, to get under way soon. He said the house could be demolished within two or three weeks. Afterward, he plans to sell the property, he said.


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Navigating the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) can feel overwhelming at times. If you've taken a PPP loan through Pursuit, we're making the process easier by frequently sending out tips and updates by email. You can find these tips here–be sure to check back as we roll out more information. Also be sure to check out our loan forgiveness guide and PPP FAQs for additional information!
Tip 1: The latest on the PPP forgiveness application
Our PPP forgiveness tip earlier this month focused on when to apply for PPP forgiveness and which application to use. As borrowers, we encouraged you to remain patient in applying for PPP forgiveness. This week, our advice remains the same.
We know you're eager to know for sure that your loan will be forgiven, but there's good reason to practice patience. We've been closely monitoring recent PPP developments. We are very optimistic that the forgiveness process will be made even easier for borrowers—particularly those with smaller PPP loans—within the next couple of weeks.
So, rather than have you complete a more complicated forgiveness application in the short-term, we're waiting until a final decision has been made on the loan forgiveness process before we begin working with you on forgiveness. This is in line with our goal of helping you obtain maximum forgiveness with the minimum amount of stress on your time and energy.
You may have read that the SBA will begin accepting forgiveness applications from lenders on August 10th. We won't start accepting forgiveness applications on August 10th for the reasons above.
We know that it hasn't been easy to navigate the forgiveness process and that information changes rapidly. However, know that all of the changes that have been made by Congress to the program have been meant to make the process easier for you to have your loan forgiven. And remember, that no matter what your PPP loan documents say or when your loan was approved, no payments will be due until after loan forgiveness has been determined.
We will keep you closely posted on the forgiveness rules as they continue to evolve. Please be on the lookout for email updates from us on this topic!
Tip 2: When to apply for PPP forgiveness and which application to use
The most frequent question we receive from PPP borrowers is "when can I submit my loan forgiveness application?" The truthful answer is that, at this time, we don't have enough information to provide an answer! All PPP lenders, including Pursuit, are awaiting clear information from SBA on how to accept and submit the forgiveness application (to date, SBA has only provided the application forms).
Find out which forgiveness application you'll use
While it's not yet possible to apply for forgiveness, you can determine which forgiveness application form you'll use when the time comes—the SBA 3508EZ (short application) or the SBA 3508 (full application). Reviewing the instructions on the application in advance will increase your knowledge on how forgiveness will be calculated.
Determining which form you'll use is simple. If any of the three options below describe your business, you qualify to use SBA form 3508EZ (these options are a summary of the checklist located on the EZ instructions, which you will want to review in full).
We expect that most of our borrowers will qualify for the EZ form. That's good news, as this form will be significantly easier to fill out and will save you time and energy in documenting your forgiveness.
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Our office has helped hundreds of families protect their estates from the unnecessary costs and time associated with probate. And in contrast with do-it-yourself legal document companies, each and every Estate Plan prepared by our office is analyzed and reviewed by an attorney with years of experience in Estate Planning and Probate Law.
You can rest assured that when you select our office to prepare your Estate Plan, your satisfaction is guaranteed.


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Diner à la Maison: A Parisian's Guide to Cooking and Entertaining at Home
Book Condition: New
Publisher: Rizzoli, May 2019.
Binding: Hardcover
A charming approach to cooking, entertaining, and table-setting with all the chicness of Parisians at home.The Parisian dinner party is the ideal of entertaining chic: the style of the host, the quality of the food and wine, and the beauty of the setting. With this creative and invaluable book, Laurent Buttazzoni--renowned French architect, gourmand, and celebrated host of delightful dinner parties in Paris--shares his tried and true elements for Parisian entertaining.Dispelling the myths of expense and complexity that can intimidate hosts, Diner à la Maison is a guide to shopping, cooking, and entertaining the Parisian way. Led by beautiful color photographs made in the author's home, the book covers the fundamental ingredients for the pantry, followed by a guide to pairing 42 menus with it's own décor and table setting. From weekday hits to weekend entertaining, seasonal events, and holiday parties, each menu is accompanied by ideas for a decoration theme. For weeknight gathering, Buttazzoni offers simple seasonal dishes such as Watercress Soup and French Macaroni and Cheese or Rack of Lamb with Pan Juices, Green Tabbouleh, and Lemon Tart. For a more formal dinner party a menu of Belgian Endive Salad with Pears and Blue Cheese, Duck Breast à l'Orange, and Honey Glazed Turnips or Poule au Pot, Poached Vegetables, and a luscious Berry Trifle. With a candid guide to shopping for everything from good-quality groceries to eclectic tableware, as well as creative tips on the details that make any dinner party a success (pop your champagne in the freezer before guests arrive!)--and with an introduction by style icon Sofia Coppola--this book is an essential tool for all those who want to receive family and friends at home.
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Matthew Phillips wrote a piece on how to backup your Mac using a free utility called RsyncX. The article goes through different backup scenarios in detail and will be useful for anyone who wants to backup their Mac.
RsyncX is downloadable from VersionTracker.
More info on RsyncX and its author Kevin Boyd is available here.


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Apple Pay tech likely to be open to rivals in rules mulled by EU
The new laws would prevent mobile device manufacturers from limiting access to near-field communication technology embedded in smartphones and other devices such as smartwatches.
The European Union is considering new rules that would likely require Apple Inc. to give competitors access to payments technology inside its iPhones.
The new laws would prevent mobile device manufacturers from limiting access to near-field communication technology embedded in smartphones and other devices such as smartwatches, according to documents obtained by Bloomberg.
NFC technology handles wireless signals that allow users to pay via their devices at store terminals, rather than a credit or debit card. While the report did not mention Apple by name, at present iPhone and Apple Watch users can only make NFC payments using Apple Pay. Banks and other competitors have complained they want the same functionality for their own iPhone apps and that Apple won't give them access to the chip.
The report is set to be unveiled next week by the European Commission as part of a package of policy proposals. It includes a footnote to a competition case launched by the European Commission's antitrust arm in June, which is seeking to assess whether the iPhone giant unfairly blocks other providers from using the tap-and-go functionality on its smartphones.
"In parallel with its ongoing and future competition enforcement, the Commission will examine whether it is appropriate to propose legislation aimed at securing a right of access under fair, reasonable and non-discriminatory conditions, to technical infrastructures considered necessary to support the provision of payment services," the EU says in the document.
Apple did not respond to a request for comment. A spokesman for the commission declined to comment.
Since launching NFC in the iPhone in 2014, Apple has limited the chip to its own Apple Pay service. The company has previously said it restricts access as part of a system that encrypts users' card information. Letting competing mobile payments apps access the NFC chip decoupled from Apple's added layer of security could increase the risk of fraud and other security breaches, it has argued.
The EU in the document said any legislation would take "due account of the potential security and other risks that such access could pose," adding it would spell out criteria determining to whom and under what conditions access rights should be granted.
Any EU legislation would follow German rules earlier this year that require operators of digital money infrastructure to open up access to competitors for a reasonable fee.
The European Commission is examining how to tighten regulation of technology companies that offer financial services.
New fintech companies have contributed to breaking up the value chains for a given financial service, making it difficult for supervisors to monitor risks, the commission says in another document. The commission is seeking advice from European supervisory authorities and will decide on the necessary legislative changes by mid-2022.
"The European framework is currently fragmented and often not fit for the digital age," said Markus Ferber, a German member of the European Parliament. The new rules are overdue, he said, adding that fintech firms shouldn't get a free pass when it comes to financial stability and investor protection.
Written by Natalia Drozdiak and Alexander Weber.
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Messner Mountain Museum Corones
The world-famous architect Zaha Hadid planned the unique and modern building on top of the hiking and skiing area Mt. Kronplatz (2,275 m). The project was realized in collaboration with the Skirama Kronplatz and Reinhold Messner. The museum's name derives from Plan de Corones – the Ladin denomination of Mt. Kronplatz. Corones means "crown", translated into English.
Exhibition & view
The Messner Mountain Museum Corones mainly picks out as a central theme the traditional alpinism and the alpine history, with important characters, as well as the triumphs and tragedies around the most known mountains in the world. The in large part subterranean construction seems to float deeply into the mountain. Besides artworks, equipment and movies, the exhibition space also displays thought-provoking quotes.
Furthermore, the magnificent environs were included into the concept of the highest museum in South Tyrol. From three viewing platforms, the visitors enjoy a wonderful view over the South Tyrolean mountains and especially on those peaks playing a significant role in the life of Reinhold Messner.
Cable car ride or hiking tour
From St. Vigil, from Reischach or from Olang, various ropeway connections are available and directly conduce you to the peak of the magnificent panoramic mountain. The MMM Corones is also reachable by foot. The hike lasts about 4-5 hours from St. Vigil, from Reischach or from Olang.
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Kwikflex Straight Fittings offer a low profile so that when connected, they are hardly noticeable and allow the user to run the conduit at any length desirable. Kwikflex connectors feature a nylon construction which resists salt water, weak acids, gasoline, alcohol, oil, grease, & common solvents.
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Garage Find: Porsche Winning Race Cars in the Back Room
You never know what you'll find in driving the roads of America. On my way back from Werks Reunion Amelia Island this year I had one of those experiences.
My 1973 914 conked out on I-95 on my way home during this 1,000 mile round trip in a 48 year old car. Sitting on the edge of I-95 just outside Savannah late Friday afternoon with a car that I didn't hold out much hope with finding a mechanic that worked on 914's.
A Google search of Vintage Porsche Mechanic, Savannah identified German Auto Service. I gave them a call and after multiple rings the phone was answered and I tentatively asked if they worked on 914's. The answer was yes, what's the problem? I asked if they could look at my car and described the problem of the car just dying on the freeway.
The first question was: "Does it have its fuel injection or carbs?" I was in luck, this mechanic knew enough about 914's to ask that very specific 914 question. He even offered to find me a tow truck and wait for me after hours to see if he could get me on my way. Luck was with me on this Friday afternoon even though I had not won anything at Amelia with my beauty.
I was towed to the far side of Savannah talking country music in the cab with the tow truck driver while we tried to find All German Service on Causton Street in Savannah as the sun set.
We pulled behind a high fenced yard filled with old Porsches and Mercedes in the yard with a big Powerboat in the service bay. Out bounds the owner, shaggy-haired Rob Parker commenting what a great looking 914 it was. He said, "I've got the 914 that won Amelia last year in the garage." Puzzled, I walked back behind the boat and around a Porsche in the bay next to the boat and there was revealed the Amelia winning 914 pictured above. I guess, he does know 914's. Garage find one: Amelia winning race prepared 914.
I am embarrassed but relieved to say my 914 was fixed in 15 minutes once he identified that I had "crappy fuel hose clamps" that had let go.
I asked about a business card from Rob and he would me through a labyrinth of hallways in his shop to his office that had a glass wall looking into another room with a tangerine race prepared recreated Porsche 934. It turns out it was his race car that he had won the HSR Sebring race with recently. Since I used to race a Porsche we traded "do you knows" within the HSR racing community and I realized that this was just not any German car repair shop.
After swapping stories I had to head off with owner/mechanic Rob Parker cautioning me to find a hotel for the night and make the drive to Asheville the next morning. Rob saved me off the side of the road for the charge of a tow so I really owed him. The Porsche community is so great.
After crossing that monstrous bridge out of Savannah in the dark in a 48-year old go kart with 48 year old headlights that aren't very good, I stopped at the first hotel I found. It was actually a motel, but that is another story.
My 914 purred all the way home the next morning without incident and a smile on my face that I had made such a garage find on my journey.
I still owed Rob and German Auto Service more than thanks so I decided food was the answer with a Uber Eats delivery of a bucket of coffee, breakfast sandwiches and a dozen donuts from the famous Savannah bakery, Duck Donuts. Rob and I touched base and now Facebook friends later he is a follower of the Air Brigade.
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This is me
Hi, my name is Willeke. That´s a difficult name from the Netherlands, so after years of living in the south of Europe I listen to Claudia as well ;-).
I am desperately in love with Portugal. This happened even before I ever set foot there. I saw a travel brochure (you know, when there was no internet yet) and just knew I had to go there. I bought books about Portugal and played fado CDs all the time, but it took me many years before we finally met in person.
First time
I was studying in Spain (my university wouldn't let me go to Portugal), where I met some fantastic Portuguese people (aren't they all…?). For Semana Santa we drove from Almería to Portugal, arriving there at night in the dark mountains of the Serra da Estrela. Where most people start in the Algarve, my first meeting with Portugal was the pretty city of Covilhã.
After this first time, I kept coming back, I eventually moved to Portugal and stayed for several years. Personal circumstances brought me back to the Netherlands, but to make up for the loss, I started writing about Portugal as much as I could. Hundreds of articles in Dutch and many, many trips all around Portugal later, I decided this year to sing my love song for this country in English. That means I can tell many more people about this amazing place. I am still Dutch though, so please excuse my very mediocre English…
My bucket list
I have been so lucky to travel to all parts of Portugal. From north to south, from the Azores to Madeira. But there are still a lot of places on my bucket list. Most of the Azores island are still on it, as I have only been to São Miguel. And I really want to go hiking in Montesinho Natural Park. For some crazy reason Arraiolos and Elvas have never been on my Alentejo programme yet.
Talk to me
Are you a Portugal lover as well? I would love for you to share your experiences with me. Also, if you have any thoughts or ideas for the website: let me know! Please get in touch through one of the channels below.
You can email me at email@example.com or find me on Instagram, Facebook or Pinterest.


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But Cherlynn is just one user among many, so we've turned to the reader reviews on our product page for a deeper dive into the XPS 15. And none of them even mentioned the webcam.
What they did talk about was its build. Many of them agreed that it was a bit "chunky" as Cherlynn said, with Jonathan calling it "quite heavy compared to many of its competitors." Desmond felt it was "not something that you would feel comfortable [carrying] in your hand all the time." On the other hand, TennisGuy didn't see the size as a problem, but he took issue with how he couldn't lift the lid with one hand thanks to the machine's tight hinge.
David wasn't bothered by the size or the hinge. Instead, he had problems with the overall build quality. "Tapping around different parts of the laptop causes small rattles which are sometimes heard when typing too," he wrote. Meanwhile, Jonathan feels the "the body is three years behind the XPS 13 and it is starting to feel quite dated."
Less dated is the XPS 15's 4K OLED screen, which Desmond praised for its "simply brilliant" contrast and color reproduction, adding that it "really shines while playing 4K HDR content." Micah was also a fan of its color reproduction along with its viewing angles. However, not every review celebrated the display, as theaax found themselves stymied by the glossy screen, always "changing seats based upon how bright the room is or if I'm sitting by a window." Desmond also found the reflections on the display "annoying when there is more ambient light."
And Aleksandr had to return his machine to the store due to a faulty screen, only to find that all of the retailer's units suffered the same "big, ugly stripes and discolorations." As none of the other user reviewers reported this issue, perhaps that particular store received a defective shipment?
When it came to everything under the hood, there were far fewer complaints. Sure, theaax was mad about the "janky and slow" WiFi card, which he recommended replacing. But otherwise the laptop's performance received glowing reviews from our readers, with TennisGuy saying the XPS 15 "provides plenty of speed, memory, and CPU horsepower to chew [through] everything with no lag or slowdowns." Micah was "constantly impressed with the speed with which it boots" and "the immediate login via fingerprint." Even Microsoft Edge got a shoutout, with Micah calling it "the fastest browser I've used," adding that "the OS is more responsive than macOS on this machine."
Users were generally pleased with their purchase despite some niggles here and there. Desmond said it's a "good workhorse," and theaax was "really happy about everything" (except the wifi). GabrielSC319 called it "an amazing all rounder" that he recommends to others, even with its "loud fans and short battery life." David may have been "disappointed in the XPS's build quality," but he was also "very happy overall." And Jonathan was convinced things will be better next time: "Once this receives the XPS 13 redesign treatment, it will be a perfect 10."
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Pad Print Extreme (PPE) is a print studio supplying specialized product decorating solutions to various industries.
We have customers in the Plastics, Injection Moulding, Metal, OEM, Manufacturing, Electronics, Automotive, Cosmetics, Sporting Goods and Promotional products market. We have the latest, most advanced pad printing and laser technology, which gives us the ability to offer exceptionally high quality prints with colour matching and 100% registration.


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Voices: Peter McNeil, PI
Aaron Bell is an American, award winning professional writer and poet.
Along with his brother, J. Allen, Aaron created the popular radio show/podcast Peter McNeil, PI in 2009. Not only does Aaron server as the head writer and producer for the show, he also voices the lead character, Peter McNeil, PI.
In addition to Peter McNeil, PI, Aaron and J. Allen (collectively called The Brothers Bell) created the award winning satirical website The Scoop News in 1999. Aaron remains involved with The Scoop as Co-Editor-In-Chief and head news writer. The Brothers Bell are prolific in their output with credits including a wide range of media such as cartoons (Captain Baffo and The Dating Misadventures of Bubba), comic books (solicited work for The Tick and original creation Agent Perry), short comedy films (WTF, Cheechoo Train and Brothers Bell Productions) and live sketch comedy (Brass Bells Society).
Born in Colorado, Aaron now resides in Northern Arizona.


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Rothco's Two-Tone Specialist Carry All Shoulder Bag is constructed with a durable heavyweight cotton canvas, with a two-tone accent canvas trim. The shoulder bag features tons of compartments great for storage; one large compartment with an inside pouch makes storing larger gear easy, 2 front pockets with 3 exterior snap pockets for smaller gear and tools, and two back pockets. Rothco's canvas bag can be carried by either the adjustable shoulder strap or carry handles.
- Two-tone specialist canvas carry-all shoulder bag
- Constructed from heavyweight cotton canvas for durability
- Two-tone accent trim
- One large compartment with inside pouch makes storing larger gear easy
- 2 front pockets with 3 exterior snap pockets are great for smaller gear and tools
- 2 additional open-top pockets on the back of the bag
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Scoliosis is a condition that affects millions of people around the globe. It involves the spine, causing it to have a certain level of curvature. Patients of all ages can experience scoliosis symptoms, and their severity will depend on the stage of scoliosis they have.
Given a wide range of symptoms, people can notice any spine irregularities early on, making it easier to treat the condition. This text will explore the classification of scoliosis, the different stages of scoliosis, and the available therapies and procedures.
With the ever-developing internet technology, many people have been enabled to work from home. These jobs usually include a lot of sitting in front of the computer or laptop.
According to the latest statistics, over 55% of businesses worldwide offer a form of work-from-home job. This means that millions of people worldwide spend most of their day sitting in their homes.
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This collection includes Hundreds of letters, genealogical work for the families of Edgar and Rachael Lundeen, newspaper articles, excerpts from books, birth/marriage/death records, war records, lineage charts, etc.
There is a great deal dedicated to where the Lundeen and other families came from, including France, England, Ireland, and Sweden. In addition to all of the genealogy, there is also a lot of documentation about Edgar Lundeen Sr.'s work.
There is abundant information on the personal lives of Edgar and Rachael Lundeen, including their social engagements, their direct families, and their friends.


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CRI Report: Global Neoantigen Cancer Vaccine Market to Reach $1,988.5 Million by 2031
CRI Report (www.cri-report.com) - According to a new market intelligence report released by CRI Report titled, 'The Global Neoantigen Cancer Vaccine Market', the market is expected to be valued at $35.5 million in 2024 and is anticipated to grow over $1,988.5 million by 2031. The global neoantigen cancer vaccine market is expected to grow at a CAGR of 77.73% during the forecast period 2024-2031, aided primarily by the expected launch of the first neovaccine in the market.
In an era of cancer immunotherapies, the recent introduction of neoantigen cancer vaccines has garnered new hope in the medical community, owing to their ability to induce the body's natural defenses against abnormal malignancies. Cancers often target antigens present on normal cells in addition to cancerous cells, which further makes the patient's body vulnerable to attacks in the wrong places by the current mainstays of immunotherapies. However, this undesirable phenomenon provides an opportunity for neoantigen cancer vaccines to step in and fill up the potential treatment gaps by selectively targeting cancer-associated antigens.
Neoantigen targeting therapeutics basically works on the strategy of immune system stimulation by the selective expansion of tumor-unique antigens targeted T-cells, which ultimately results in a strong immune response. The advancements in molecular profiling, neoantigen prediction, and next-generation gene sequencing technologies have now enabled neovaccines to couple with checkpoint inhibitors for a more potent and multiplexed treatment response. Several pharmaceutical giants and small-scale biotechnology companies currently have their products pipelined for launches in the market. Vaccines by most of these companies are in the initial stages of clinical development or are in the late (Phase III) stage of clinical development.
According to this new report, "North America is expected to be a leading contributor in the global neoantigen cancer vaccine market and is anticipated to contribute approximately 55.50% of the projected global market value in 2024. This region is expected to grow significantly during the forecast period 2024-2031 and will continue to dominate the global market in 2031. However, the Asia-Pacific region is expected to grow at the highest CAGR during the forecast period. The Europe region is also expected to contribute a significant share of 35.50% to the global market in 2024."
This report is a meticulous compilation of research on more than 30 players in the market ecosystem. It draws upon insights from in-depth interviews with the key opinion leaders of leading companies, market participants, and vendors. The report also comprises 15 detailed company profiles, including several key players such as Moderna Therapeutics, Medigene, Neon Therapeutics, Advaxis, Agenus, F. Hoffmann-La Roche Ltd, AstraZeneca, Immunovative Therapies, and Nouscom.
Key Questions Answered in the Report:
• What are the major market drivers, challenges, and opportunities in the global neoantigen cancer vaccines market?
• What are the underlying structures resulting in emerging trends within the global neoantigen cancer vaccines market?
• What key development strategies are implemented by the major players in order to sustain in the competitive market?
• What are the key regulatory implications in developed and developing regions for neoantigen cancer vaccines?
• How each segment of the market is expected to grow during the forecast period 2024-2031, and what is the estimated revenue to be generated by each of the segments on the basis of:
o Product Type (Personalized and Off-the-Shelf),
o Type of Neovaccine (Nucleic Acid Vaccine, Peptide Vaccine, and Dendritic Cell-Based Vaccine)
o Line of Therapy (First Line, Second Line, and Later Lines)
o Region, including North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific and Middle East
• Who are the leading players with significant offerings to the global neoantigen cancer vaccines market? What is the expected market dominance for each of these leading players?
• Which companies are anticipated to be highly disruptive in the future and why?
• What are the current treatment gaps, and how neovaccines are expected to fill these gaps?
• What are the unmet needs in the global neoantigen cancer vaccine market?
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Provision of information held by Northumbria Police made under the Freedom of Information Act 2000 (the 'Act')
As you may be aware the purpose of the Act is to allow a general right of access to information held at the time of a request, by a Public Authority (including the Police), subject to certain limitations and exemptions.
You asked:
- Since 1st January 2015 until 31st December 2019, have you used infra-red (IR) illumination equipment in the search for blood at scenes of crime?
- If yes to question 1, please state the number of cases that IR illumination was used in each year:
- Of these cases, please specify the type of offence e.g. murder, sexual offence, armed robbery, burglary etc.
In Response:
Following receipt of your request, searches were conducted with the Crime Department of Northumbria Police. I can confirm that the information you have requested is not held by Northumbria Police. I can confirm that Northumbria Police have not utilised infra-red illumination to search for blood at a crime scene during the dates specified by your request


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Last updated on February 25th, 2023
Linux Mint 15 (Xfce version) was recently released, a month or so after the release of the main MATE/Cinnamon using versions. With the newest version of Mint also comes the newest version of my post-installation guide. There's a few changes from the previous versions, which may be found here:
If you're interested in Xubuntu, my 12.04 LTS guide is also available.
Disclaimers: Not responsible if any of these tips wreak havoc on your computer. Backup all relevant hard drive information before proceeding with upgrades. My setup is Mint 15 Xfce (64-bit) on a HP m6-1045dx laptop.
About Linux Mint
Mint was initially based on Ubuntu, but now comes with Ubuntu-free, Debian-based versions. The Debian-based versions offer a choice of MATE or Cinnamon, which are forks of GNOME 2 and GNOME 3 respectively. The Ubuntu-based versions offer the choices of MATE, Cinnamon, KDE, or Xfce.
The Ubuntu-based versions of Mint are updated about a month or so after a new Ubuntu release. The Debian-based versions of Mint, however, offer "rolling" updates, which means there's no new "version" of the operating system to every worry about upgrading. Instead, new versions of software (or new components of the operating system itself) are simply offered as upgrades when available.
For more information on Mint, see their website: http://www.linuxmint.com/
Installation is similar to that for the Ubuntu family of distros. Since Mint pre-installs media codec support, etc., there's less initial setup needed for Mint compared to Ubuntu/Xubuntu, aside from customizing the settings, wallpaper, etc. to one's taste.
Favorite Programs
While Mint comes with most of my own favorite programs preinstalled (such as LibreOffice and XChat), there's still a few extra programs that I like to install. Some of my favorites are listed below.
- GCStar: A well done database program for hobbyists who wish to track their collections.
- GnuCash: Similar to Quicken, this program handles general financial bookkeeping duties (balancing checkbooks, tracking payments, etc.). I used GnuCash for years on Mint, but one flaw I discovered recently (when moving files to OS X) was its poor exporting support. If that's not a concern, then GnuCash will work well.
- Liferea: A well done newsfeed program. However, with recent changes to the RSS world (namely, the shutdown of Google Reader), one might wish to consider other options, especially if syncing with a smartphone newsfeed reader is desired.
- KeePassX: An excellent password management program, with cross-platform support.
- FileZilla: A popular FTP client.
- Back In Time: A user-friendly backup program with some similarities to OS X's "Time Machine."
- ClamTK: A GUI version of the command-line program clamav, this is a popular (and free) antivirus program. While viruses aren't as big a concern for Linux users, it still doesn't hurt to have it installed.
- Comix: A reader for CBR or CBZ formatted comics.
- Calibre: an ebook management program.
- Audacity: An audio editing program.
- Sound Converter: A program to convert sounds from one format to another.
- Handbrake: An easy-to-use DVD (and a few other video formats) conversion program. Handbrake isn't included in the repositories; it may be installed by visiting its website, handbrake.fr.
- dvd::rip: A DVD ripping program, though not as easy to use as Handbrake for transcoding ripped DVDs into videos. I mostly use it on occasions I just want the VOB files from the DVD.
- Shotwell: Photo management software. While gThumb comes preinstalled with Mint, I prefer using Shotwell.
- Avidemux (GTK+): a video editing/conversion program.
- WinFF: another video conversion program.
- uShare: a command-line program that offers a media server solution, allowing one to stream files (videos, music, photos) from their computer to a UPnP (Universal Plug and Play) compatible device. I use uShare to stream files from my laptop to my Xbox 360.
- xscreensaver-gl-extras: Extra screensavers, including a version of the classic "flying toasters" screensaver.
- Brasero: A CD/DVD burning program with an easy-to-use GUI, featuring a choice of popular burning options.
- Frozen Bubble: A popular (and addictive) game.
Personal Preferences
There's a few personal preferences I like to set:
- Set Banshee to rip CDs as FLAC files: I prefer to rip my CDs as lossless FLAC files for future-proofing purposes. It also helps that Banshee will automatically convert FLAC files to MP3s when transferring songs to my Android smartphone. To set FLAC as the default, open Banshee (Applications Menu > Multimedia > Banshee). Once open, go to Edit > Preferences > Source Specific tab, then select "Audio CD." From here, you can choose which format Banshee should use to import audio CDs; besides FLAC, Ogg Vorbis, WAV, and MP3 are also available.
Microsoft Fonts
You'll likely want to install the popular package of Microsoft fonts (Arial, Times New Roman, etc.). To install the fonts, open the terminal (Applications Menu > Terminal Emulator). Enter the following text, then hit "Enter":
sudo apt-get install msttcorefonts
If prompted, enter your system password, then hit "Enter" again. The fonts should be installed automatically.
That should do it. If you have any questions, feel free to ask.


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To speak to our collective silences, the Karwan e Mohabbat was crafted as a journey of atonement, solidarity, conscience and justice. In September 2017, it travelled to 8 states, meeting families hit by hate violence. The Karwan found everywhere minorities living with fear, hate and state violence, resigned to accept these as normalised elements of everyday living; and worryingly little local compassion and remorse in the majority communities.
The Karwan has resolved that its journey must continue, not just metaphorically but also literally. It must continue its journeys in solidarity with victims of hate crimes, at least once every month. It must chronicle India's rising darkness, to inform and influence the public conscience. It must support diverse citizen hate crime watch efforts. It must help build safety nets for victims and their families. And it must support creating district level Aman Insaniyat Committees and state-level Human Rights Coalitions.
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