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Apple supported the legalization of gay marriage in Australia
Apple joined the campaign, Australian Marriage Equality, the aim of which is to convince Australia to legalize same-sex unions. Previously the country's Prime Minister has promised to hold a referendum on the issue in the case of your victory; his opponents declare that recognizes same-sex marriage within 100 days after the election, without a referendum.
Liberal-conservative party in power in Australia, plans to hold a plebiscite on same-sex marriage — an optional referendum, in which citizens can Express their position. The results of the voting do not guarantee the legalization of same-sex unions as the Parliament should not take a decision in accordance with the results of the plebiscite. Australian Marriage Equality opposes a plebiscite, and requires the government to legalize gay marriage without a popular vote: the law was unnecessary because the definition of marriage in the Australian Constitution is not contrary to the gay unions.
Many large technology companies sided with the LGBT and supported the movement: Facebook, Google, Twitter and Airbnb have become partners of the gay parade in Sydney. Apart from the Apple to the movement of Australian Marriage Equality joined more than 900 international and local companies, including American Express, Microsoft and Atlassian.
Such gestures are not only socially responsible companies, but also with marketing — technology corporations are interested in how to look progressive in the eyes of consumers.
Same-sex marriage in Australia was banned by the Australian Senate at the Federal level, 13 August 2004, including not recognized same-sex marriages performed in other countries. At the same time, according to polls, in 2011 the registration of marriages of same-sex couples was supported by 53% of the population. In September 2012 the local Parliament rejected a bill to legalize same-sex marriage in the country.
However, on 22 October 2013 the legislative Assembly of the Australian capital territory (act) passed a law allowing same-sex marriages conclusion in its territory, including couples not living in it. The first same-sex marriages were concluded on 7 December 2013, the day the law came into force. However, after five days the high court of Australia overturned a law allowing same-sex marriages on AST, and cancelled over 20 homosexual unions entered into by virtue of the law during this short period. As expected, the Supreme court held that the law violates the Federal marriage act, which defines marriage as the Union of a man and a woman.
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Konrad Lorenz was a Nobel Laureate Austrian scientist, who specialized in Zoology, Ornithology and above all Ethology. Ethology is the study of animal behaviour, and Konrad is regarded as the Founding Father of Ethology. He shared the Nobel Prize for Physiology or Medicine in 1973 with fellow animal behaviourist Karl Von Frisch and Nikolaas Tinbergen.
Konrad Zacharias Lorenz was born on November 7, 1903, in the Austrian capital city of Vienna. His father Adolf Lorenz was an orthopaedic surgeon. During Konrad's childhood days he developed a keen interest in all kinds of animals including insects and birds and their behavioral pattern. His father was very supportive of his son's such unusual and unpopular subject of interest.
Konrad Lorenz's boyhood excursions were his frequent source of procuring different species of animals, and he brought them to his home with alarming regularity. He had a stock of animals as diverse as fish, bird, dog, monkey, cat, and rabbits in his possession. By the time he turned a teenager, he had started providing nursing care to the animals of a nearby zoo, Schönbrunner Zoo. He also kept a diary and recorded detailed observations of bird behaviour in it.
Konrad Lorenz was appointed as an Assistant Professor in the Institute of Anatomy immediately after his graduation and continued to teach there until 1935. In 1936, the German Society for Animal Psychology was founded. The following year Konrad assumed the position of coeditor-in-chief of the new 'Zeitschrift für Tierpsychologie,' which eventually became a prime journal for ethology. He continued his pursuit of studying animal behavioral pattern and kept many animals in his home for that purpose.
In 1937, Konrad Lorenz was taken in as Lecturer in comparative anatomy and animal psychology at the University of Vienna. He served as the Professor and Head of the Department of General Psychology at the Albertus University at Königsberg, Germany (now Kaliningrad, Russia) from 1940 to 1942. But his stint at the Albertus University at Königsberg was very short. He was drafted into the German Army as a Psychologist the very next year.
In 1944, Konrad Lorenz was sent to the Russian Front. In no time he was captured by the Russians and had to spend four years as their Prisoner of War. Though he was in captivity between 1944 to 1948, Russians did allow him to be on his own. So, during his PoW days, Konrad continued with his research and writing work while serving the Russians in the capacity of a doctor. He had even developed quite a friendly relationship with some fellow Russian doctors.
In 1973, Konrad Lorenz shared the Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine for discoveries in individual and social behavior patterns with two other fellow pioneer ethologists, Karl Von Frisch and Nikolaas Tinbergen. In the same year, Konrad became Director of the Department of Animal Sociology at the Institute for Comparative Ethology of the Austrian Academy of Sciences in Altenberg.
Dealing with the behavioral pattern of the human beings as a social animal, Konrad Lorenz came out with his most famous book 'On Aggression in 1963'. In this book, Konrad argued that if human beings are provided with the right environment, surrounding them while growing up, the generally aggressive nature of the human beings could be controlled to a considerable extent.
'Behind the Mirror: A Search for the Natural History of Human Knowledge' was published in 1973. The book went on to become the most authoritative text on human behaviour and is very popular among the students of the subject.
In 1969, The 'Kalinga Foundation Trust' in India awarded the learned scientist with the 'Kalinga Prize.' The prize was given in recognition of his contribution in comprehending science quickly to the ordinary people.
His most famous achievement came in 1973 when he shared the Nobel Prize for Medicine with two fellow ethologists.
Konrad Lorenz was married to Margarethe Gebhardt since 1927. They had three children. Among them, two are daughters and one son.
He died on February 27, 1989, due to kidney failure in Vienna, Austria. He was a pioneer in behavioral science, and his findings are taught throughout the renowned universities of the world.


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A major Instagram bug could have given hackers full control of users' accounts.
By Ramana Rishi
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In the last few months, Instagram and Facebook have revealed a lot of information about bugs that were present on the system and could have been a potential risk on users' data. However, at the time they were announced, they were already resolved and removed from the servers. In similar events, Instagram has revealed yet another major bug that could have allowed hackers to gain full control of the account. It could have led to complete account control and would have allowed the hacker to manipulate direct messages, and posts.
The severity of the bug could be imaged in the sense that it could have also allowed the hacker to access your complete contacts list, along with your phone camera and location data. However, it has yet again been found that the bug was removed by Facebook, which was detected by Check Point's researchers earlier this year. The bug in question lay in Instagram's open-source JPEG image decoder, Mozjpeg. Hackers just needed to send an image file to the user's account in JPEG format.
Once the user downloaded the file and restarted the Instagram app, it would run a remote access tool (RAT) malware come into effect, and attackers could remotely escalate their privilege on the compromised device based on all the device permissions that Instagram has on it. The malware not only affected the file but also sensitive information from the phone such as camera, user location, microphone, storage, and more. As per the researchers, if the bug was found in the app, it would have crashed again and again when the users tried to use it. However, the bug is not available in the latest apps now.
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Herbert C Bonner Bridge
The Herbert C. Bonner Bridge is a lifeline for Hatteras Island, connecting the fragile barrier island communities of seven villages with the Northern Outer Banks. Completed and officially opened in 1963, the Herbert C. Bonner Bridge, (known informally as just the "Bonner Bridge"), essentially opened the door for mainstream tourism to the southern Outer Banks. After its opening, vacationers from all over the East Coast could now access the gorgeous miles of beaches along the Cape Hatteras Seashore within minutes, instead of the lengthy and weather-dependent ferry ride that the Bonner Bridge had replaced.
For avid island vacationers, crossing the Bonner Bridge often marks the beginning of a great beach vacation, and the mile high views of Oregon Inlet, the Atlantic Ocean, and the Pamlico Sound are an eye-opening experience for newcomers.
With great fishing holes located at either side of the bridge, and scenic views in every direction, it's no wonder that crossing the Bonner Bridge has become an enjoyable rite of passage for over 50 years of Outer Banks vacationers.
The History and Specifics of the Bonner Bridge
Hatteras Island has always had visitors, from the early European explorers to the rugged fishermen and hunters who would make long treks to the island for years leading up to the bridge's opening.
For centuries, Hatteras Island was connected to the northern Outer Banks, until a rogue hurricane cut a deep inlet through the island in 1846. A boat that was stranded in the sound during the storm, the Oregon, was the first vessel to notice the new inlet, and after gaining notoriety for spreading the word, the inlet was officially named "Oregon Inlet."
After the inlet formation and before the bridge, a privately owned ferry run by Capt. Tillet made regular runs across Oregon Inlet in the 1920s and beyond. This provided necessary transportation for locals, but also introduced the first tourists to the southern Outer Banks shores. These early visitors were adventurers, travelling through miles of makeshift sand paths and muddy soundside terrain to access some of the East Coast's best fishing and waterfowl hunting grounds. Hatteras Island locals picked up on this opportunity to earn a little extra income, and a handful became guides for these early explorers, directing them to some of the best locations for hunting and fishing.
Captain Tillet's ferry, and the resulting stories of the fantastic beaches, hunting and fishing on Hatteras Island, soon became legendary. This naturally caused more and more visitors to head to the northern border of Oregon Inlet to catch a ferry ride to Hatteras, and by the 1940s and 1950s, the North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT) had stepped in, first subsidizing Tillet's ferry operations, and then buying him out and taking over the daily operations altogether.
By the late 1950s, the North Carolina state-run ferries across Oregon Inlet had become efficient enough to carry 2,000 passengers across daily, but unfortunately, the operations were incredibly expensive, costing half a million dollars a year to maintain the regular runs. In addition, during the peak summer and fall fishing seasons, the ferries couldn't accommodate the number of tourists who were eager to explore the Cape Hatteras seashore, and long lines would ensue on both sides of the inlet.
As a result, the state and federal governments joined forces to contemplate the possibility of building a bridge that could span the inlet. The ensuing Bonner Bridge would cost an estimated $4 million to build, with the state covering $1.5 million and the federal government footing the bill for $2.5 million. A portion of this cost was passed on to the National Park Service, and the funding was orchestrated and assisted by a local North Carolina congressmen from Washington named Herbert Covington Bonner, who the bridge was eventually named after. (Sadly, while Bonner was able to celebrate the successful opening of the bridge, he passed away just two years later in Washington, DC.)
After the bridge opened in 1963, Hatteras Island blossomed, with NC Highway 12 being paved all the way to the edge of Hatteras Village, and a collection of vacation rental homes popping up all along the landscape. In fact, the oldest rental homes on Hatteras Island are just 40 or 50 years old, proof that the Bonner Bridge was the single most important instrument to bringing mainstream tourism to the southern Outer Banks beaches.
While the Bonner Bridge certainly opened up an entirely new portion of the Outer Banks for visitors to explore, the original architects and planners did not anticipate the decades of stormy weather that would threaten its very existence. The NCDOT worked hard to provide regular maintenance to keep the bridge up and running, spending an estimated $50 million between 1987 and 1999 to repair the bridge and keep it open for locals and visitors, but the bridge nevertheless underwent occasional periods of closures.
While the majority of these bridge closures occurred for a day or two at most after a storm, long enough for structural engineers and deep sea divers to check both the bridge itself and the concrete pilings deep underwater that held it together, one much longer closure in particular has a permanent place in local history.
In October of 1990, during a passing storm, a dredge collided with the structure, causing severe damage to several of the spanning bridge portions, and closing the bridge for approximately 6 weeks. During this time, emergency ferry runs were set up by the NCDOT to transport essential food and supply deliveries to islanders, as well as provide a way off the island for locals with medical appointments or family emergencies. And while the emergency ferries were certainly helpful, Hatteras Islanders were essentially stranded for weeks, with limited groceries and supplies, and completely cut off from the rest of the world. This incident also effectively shut down the tourism season for the year, and made everyone appreciate just how essential the Bonner Bridge was for both the local economy and the locals themselves.
When the bridge finally did reopen weeks later, local legend has it that the first vehicle to cross over the newly repaired Bonner Bridge was a Budweiser beer truck, and is was greeted on the southern side of Oregon Inlet with cheers.
The Bonner Bridge itself is 2.7 miles long, and spans the marshy areas bordering the southern end of Bodie Island, Oregon Inlet, and a small parcel of bulk headed waterfront on the southern side of Oregon Inlet. Heading from the north, the initial mile or so is a scenic drive overlooking a network of saltwater canals which are often dotted by stark white ibises peeking out over the marshy grasses.
Of course, every vacationer gets a little rush going over the "hump" which has limited visibility of oncoming traffic, but some incredible towering views of Oregon Inlet, the recently remodeled historic Coast Guard station, and the northern portion of Hatteras Island in general. After the hump, it's a smooth downhill ride to the paved NC Highway 12, which is bordered by a public parking area and exceptional fishing beaches on both the sound and ocean sides of the bridge.
While the Bonner Bridge has provided millions of vacationers with a scenic introduction to Hatteras Island and the southern Outer Banks, every good thing must come to an end, and in recent years it has become clearly obvious that the Bonner Bridge is outliving its intended period of use. Plans are in the works to replace the Bonner Bridge with a newer version, although like many current large endeavors along the shoreline, this plan is not without some controversy.
There are two camps on the bridge issue: proponents of a 17 mile long bridge that will span from Oregon Inlet to the outskirts of Rodanthe Village, and folks who favor a less expensive, replacement bridge with smaller bridges located over Hatteras Island "hot spots" that tend to flood easily, like the S-Curves outside of Rodanthe and the new Irene's Inlet that was formed in 2011.
There are also a small handful of folks who want to simply let the bridge deteriorate, and revert back to the original ferry system, with permanent ferry docks set up in Stumpy Point and Rodanthe. (This route is currently an emergency ferry route, which is set-up after road closures due to hurricane damage.) However, most folks agree that with the current number of vacationers, (well over a million a year), this option isn't a practical solution and the NCDOT is concentrating its efforts on designing a suitable and practical replacement bridge.
As the political parties involved weigh the pros and cons, current vacationers will still get to enjoy a drive over the scenic Bonner Bridge, and marvel at the incredible views during any time of day, and during any time of year. A drive over the Bonner Bridge is ever-changing, with the landscape always different depending on weather, time of day, and season, and for even the most seasoned of vacationers, every drive over the Bonner Bridge feels like the first time.
Attractions surrounding the Bonner Bridge
While most visitors think of the Bonner Bridge as a means, (albeit a beautiful means), to get to their final Hatteras or Ocracoke Island destination, the Bonner Bridge is in fact an attraction all its own.
Experienced Outer Banks fishermen know the Bonner Bridge well, as the 1/8 mile or so southern section features a ramp which is connected to the bridge, and extends well into the open waters of the inlet. This ramp was originally designed for sightseers and bridge repairmen, but over time it has become one of the most popular fishing locales on the northern edge of Hatteras Island.
All an angler has to do to take advantage of this unique fishing locale is to pack a cooler and tackle box, park in the paved public parking area located on the oceanside of the bridge's southern borders, and start walking. It's a two minute stroll from the parking area to the metal ramp way, and summer and shoulder season visitors alike will see groups of fishermen stacked along the walkway, with their lines in the water.
This ramp is relatively narrow, and doesn't provide much room for maneuvering, however some fishermen have been known to squeeze in a beach chair for more comfortable inlet-front accommodations, or simply lean or sit against the Bonner Bridge itself, and feel the subtle shakes and vibrations whenever a big truck passes through.
Obviously, the ramp isn't only open to just fishermen, and photographers and vista lovers alike will appreciate a quick 5 minute stroll along the walkway to view a top-of-the-world perspective of the Oregon Inlet, and to see what the fishermen are reeling in.
The ramp is open year round, any time of day, and while the railing is certainly high enough to prevent any accidental plunges into the inlet, visitors are advised that it is not guarded or monitored whatsoever.
The public parking area at the southern bridge entrance also provides easy access to two fantastically scenic waterfront locales - the soundside and oceanside portions of Oregon Inlet, both protected by a border of man-made rock walls that keep the inlet from closing.
These two spots are also popular fishing spots, as well as ideal locales for an oceanfront sunrise or a soundside sunset. Though there are no public restrooms available, road warriors that are en route to Hatteras Island and are in need of a break will find a scenic stop here well worth the effort, and a revitalizing intermission from a long drive.
As mentioned, the northern portion of the Boner Bridge overlooks a series of marshes and saltwater canals, as well as the Oregon Inlet beach which is accessible seasonally by a 4WD vehicle. Folks who make the trip via the beach access ramp will find several incredible stretches of soundside beaches that are literally located almost directly under the Bonner Bridge, depending on the tide. For a look at the bridge from an entirely new perspective, beach drivers are encouraged to take a drive along the sand and take a peek.
Of course, there are additional attractions at either end of the Bonner Bridge, including the Oregon Inlet Marina and the historic Oregon Inlet Coast Guard Station, but for most vacationers, the biggest thrill is that long stretch of raised NC Highway 12 that spans across the open water and offers nothing but panoramic views.
Early morning or late afternoon visitors will most likely encounter a line of charter boas heading offshore or coming back home. Shoulder and off-season visitors will note thousands of pelicans and cormorants stationed at the sandbars that are sprinkled throughout the inlet. And evening travelers on a clear day have the best view in the house to open water sunsets that turn the horizon pink, and the water underneath the bridge shades of yellow and green.
Regardless of whether you take a break from the road, enjoy a full day of bridge fishing, or simply enjoy the breathtaking 3 minute trip across, the Bonner Bridge is an attraction that every southern Outer Banks vacationer encounters, and generally enjoys to its fullest.
Tips and Trips for Visiting or Crossing the Bonner Bridge
If you're heading to the Bonner Bridge walkway in the winter for a little fishing, be sure and bundle up. While the outside air temperatures may not be too chilly, the ocean breezes coupled with the proximity to Oregon Inlet makes bridge fishing generally a lot cooler.
Night fishermen should also bring plenty of lights along, including camping lanterns, glow sticks, or plain old flashlights. With no lighting over the bridge, it can be a little tricky to navigate the bridge-side walkway, as well as bait and hook your rig, without an additional source of extra lighting.
Travelers are advised to maintain the bridge speed limit of 55 mph, and not slow down or stop to admire the view or take pictures. Remember that many portions of the bridge have very limited visibility, and as such, stopped or slowed vehicles can cause a dangerous traffic hazard.
Though scenic, pedestrians are also advised to stay off the main vehicular portion of the Bonner Bridge. There are no safe pedestrian lanes along the bridge, and local law enforcement officers will stop joggers or walkers who are crossing the bridge on foot.
There is only one stretch of the Bonner Bridge that features a dotted line, indicating that it is OK to pass, and it is located on the northern portion of the bridge, well before the "hump" that spans directly across Oregon Inlet. If you do pass, do so with care, and be extra careful that there are no vehicles coming from the other direction, which occasionally can be hidden by the bridge railing.
In the winter months, sections of the bridge are occasionally closed for regular maintenance, leaving one lane open and a guard or stoplight to guide traffic across the bridge. Pay attention, be patient, and take your time to protect any workmen who are working along the bridge.
If you're driving, please pay attention to the road. If you're riding, simply sit back and enjoy the view. The scenery surrounding the bridge changes literally every minute, making this 2.7 mile stretch the most fascination portion of NC Highway 12.
The Bonner Bridge is a southern Outer Banks attraction that almost every vacationer to Hatteras Island will encounter on their way to or from their final vacation destination. With mile wide views and a legacy of bringing mass tourism to the island in the first place, the Herbert C. Bonner bridge is an essential part of the cultural make-up of Hatteras Island and a fantastic, although all-too-brief attraction to boot.
On your next visit to the southern Outer Banks, why not stay a while and discover the sheer beauty of the Bonner Bridge, both from the top of the span, and from the bordering beaches or bridge walkway. Spend a little time admiring the view from different perspectives, and you'll surely gain an even greater appreciation of Hatteras Island's waterfront vistas at their finest.


The environmental problems originating from transport are considerable, persistent and increasing. In personal travel there is a continuing switch away from public transport towards the private car. Also the proportion of freight moving by road is increasing in volume and distance. These trends reveal that the transport of both people and goods is less sustainable than it was. Altering existing transport behaviour to reduce demand, simultaneously shaping suppressed demand, and achieving both whilst maintaining politically acceptable levels of access and mobility are serious challenges. This thesis explores a part of the complex landscape of transport decision making where theses tensions are enacted, focussing on three key group of organisations within the road transport sector of the north east of England. The thesis assess the salience of 'the environment' within the minds of organisational transport decision makers in the North East. Their views on the environment and its importance within their decisions will affect the success of policy initiatives. Examining transport choices within this context reveals the depth of 'environmental' understanding present within the operational landscape of transport. It is argued that theoretical and conceptual approaches to the process of transport policy development have matured, whilst the implementation of transport policy resulting from this process remains somewhat patchy with traditional approaches to transport provision remaining dominant. The argument is covered in terms of transport paradigms. Though sustainability policies remain, recent integrated transport initiatives are undermined from the centre by a return to the market paradigm and to 'predict and provide'. Within this research clear evidence has emerged of reinterpretations of 'the environment' taking place, Theses discoveries illustrate the ability of governance and organisational actors to assimilate emerging policy requirements into existing or preferred programmes and transport behaviours, in support of the aims of recent transport policies the ability to identify economic and environmental 'win-win' opportunities was found to be important. Decisive leadership was found to deliver effective transport policies.


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As the root vegetables takes longer to cook, slice them thinly. Slice the bacon 2mm thick and remove the hard skin then cut to bitesize pieces.
You won't need any oil because plenty of fat comes out from the bacon. Fry the bacon on high heat for 4-5 minutes until crispy.
Stir fry the root vegetables, then add the celery and the white part of the Chinese leaves before adding the leafy parts.
Add the hot water and dashi stock granules and reduce to about 400ml. Turn the heat down to low and dissolve in the miso. That's it, you can enjoy eating this miso soup instead of drinking it.


I love the versatility of barley. It has a nutty flavor and chewy texture when cooked al dente. I love that it interchanges well with pasta or rice for a unique variation of a dish.
It is high in fiber and particularly high in a type of soluble fiber called beta-glucan that helps reduce cholesterol levels and boost the immune system.
With the nutty chew of the barley, creamy smooth butternut, crisp apple, plump raisins, leafy kale, and toasted pecans, this salad has a pleasant mix of textures and flavors and offers a powerhouse of nutrients.
It stores well for several days so save the leftovers for lunches or even breakfast the next day. I know that may sound a bit odd, salad for breakfast but it works. Especially when I wake up at 4:30 am and don't have time to make anything before rushing off to work. Just a moment in the microwave and I have a quick warm barley-butternut salad turned cereal.
Barley, butternut squash, apples, pecans and kale combine for an outstanding autumn salad chock-full of nutrients.
Place the barley in a large pot with a pinch of salt and cover with 3 cups of water. Bring to a boil then reduce to a simmer. Cook for 25 minutes until cooked through but still has a slight chew to it. Drain any remaining water and set barley aside to cool.
Meanwhile, Place the butternut squash cubes on a baking sheet. Bake at 350°F for 15 to 20 minutes or until tender.
When the barley, squash, and pecans are cooled, place them in a large bowl and add the kale, diced apples, raisins, parsley and chives.
For the dressing, place all the ingredients in a blender and blend on high until smooth.
Pour the dressing over the salad. Toss and serve.


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Faux Investigation: Bank of England Attempts To Rebuild Credibility
Posted on March 12, 2014 by RonMamita — 1 Comment
Forex manipulation: How it worked
Mark Carney, the Governor of the Bank of England, pledged to appoint a new Deputy Governor at the Bank to lead a "root and branch" review of its strategy, after suspending an official over the foreign exchange market manipulation scandal.
Carney claimed that there was "no evidence" any Bank of England official had condoned manipulation of the foreign exchange market, as he faced down tough questioning from U.K. members of parliament (MPs).
He defended the Bank against MPs' suggestions it should have been more alert to the possibility of foreign exchange market manipulations, after the matter was raised as part of regular meetings between the Bank and market participants, some of whom have since been arrested over the scandal.
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Mark Carney faces Forex questions from MPs
The Governor of the Bank of England, Mark Carney, has been questioned by MPs about allegations that officials at the bank turned a blind eye to warnings of price rigging in the foreign exchange market.
The investigation into alleged manipulation of the foreign exchange market now takes in most of the world's biggest banks, regulators in three continents, potentially hundreds of traders – and now the U.K's central bank.
Here's a look at the key issues involved:
The 'fix'
Every day, a currency "fix" known as the WMR/Reuters fix, is agreed, based on the price that currency trades at over a 60 second period. At the center of the probe seems to be traders eager to make a quick profit by buying up currencies just before they knew clients were going to buy large amounts of the same currency at the daily "fix". This way the traders could sell on at a profit when the price rose at the "fix."
Some also appear to have passed on information to traders at other companies about big upcoming trades. All of this could have artificially raised the value of one currency against another.
Trader tactics
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"ALARM BELLS"
http://uk.reuters.com/article/2014/03/05/uk-britain-boe-fx-idUKBREA240SV20140305
By Jamie McGeever Wed Mar 5, 2014
Bank of England suspends official in FX fixing probe
The CDSG last met in February 2013, even though a meeting had been scheduled for the following July. Media reports of allegations of FX market manipulation first surfaced in June. A Bank spokesperson was unable to say why the meetings with chief dealers had stopped or at whose behest.
The Bank's internal review began in October last year and has to date examined around 15,000 emails, 21,000 chat room records and more than 40 hours of telephone call recordings.
Britain's Financial Conduct Authority and the U.S. Department of Justice also formally opened investigations in October last year. They are among regulators around the world looking into possible wrongdoing in the $5.3 trillion-a-day FX market.
More than 20 traders have been placed on leave, suspended or fired by banks in recent months, including the chief dealers at currency trading giants Citi, JP Morgan Chase, Barclays and UBS.
"Alarm bells should be ringing when a central bank suspends staff in connection with market rigging," said Simon Morris of law firm CMS. "This is serious, because the whole basis of regulation is based on trust and integrity."
The global probe centres on allegations a handful of traders exchanged market-sensitive information to manipulate benchmark exchange rates set daily in London, known as the "London fix".
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My Fairy New Dad
Turning into two infants in the human world after being reborn, the two noble holy fairies are adopted by the ordinary youth. As the power inside his two daughters shows effect constantly, his life also changes completely. Gradually, he finds that the encounter between him and his two daughters is not accidental, but destined in the previous life.
Tsundere Prince's Unruly Princess
Romance Comedy
Xue Moyun finds herself as an ancient time Prime Minister's daughter after being reborn…"It's commonly believed that I'm arrogant and aggressive. Let's teach them what arrogance really is! Anyone who dares to provoke me is doomed! But soon after my rebirth, I'm informed that I'm to marry the prince! Humph! I was a dignified modern professional bodyguard in my previous life, how can I be afraid of a scheming lord!"
Turn Me On, Turn Me Down
Boys' Love Drama
Why Professor Cato Mi always acts like his pursuing the abstinent life? What's his secret under his suit? Who knows… Maybe a sex doll called 'Mars Wu' can answer your question. Ins/Twi: @ beimuyo Discord: discord.gg/duq2fNQ
Bring A Wolf Home
One is the most prestigious CEO in the world of werewolves, the other is a homeless vampire who is good for nothing. They have every reason to become archenemies, yet to their surprise, a wolf cub pops up and ties their bond. Behold the romance between a werewolf and a vampire. What sparks will be kindled between the two, in spite of their drastically different statuses and personalities?
A Catman vs. A Dogman
Boys' Love Comedy
Fleeing to the human world, Li Ji disguises as its ancestor Welsh Corgi and lives in a human family. However, its peaceful life is broken by a evil cat from the Country of Cats! From then on, the soul-stirring and funny daily life of a cat and a dog begins!
The Encounter with Fox
The little fox went downhill to avoid the calamity. She encounters the rich and handsome professor Tian You. Getting along with each other day by day, the naughty and cute little fox, Xiaojiu, gradually fell in love with Tian You. But the calamity made Xiaojiu show herself in her true form. And the real identity of Tian You was unknown to everyone. Meanwhile, the brother of Xiaojiu, who was a superstar, found her and took her away... Can Xiaojiu and Tian You reunite?
Cool Hero
Lucas doesn't seem to get anything right, but then he meets his popular classmate Maro two years after graduation and joins him to find Esther, Maro's middle school crush.
Pheonix in the Imperial Palace
She is believed to be an evil and fraudulent woman. Not only depriving the other's bridegroom, but she also threatens other Concubines and then follows her man even to the brothel, which took everyone aback. The Royal Consort of Prince Bei Chen is notorious for being arrogant and even wants to dominate the whole of Chang An. However, there's a person who is much more bossy and autocratic than her. Despite all denunciations, he just utters: "She is my beloved consort. There's none of your f*cking business!"
The Useless Duke's Daughter
Romance Fantasy
When May opened her eyes, she found herself stuck in the body of Evangeline Amelia Alcmene, the infamous, useless heroine in an unfinished webnovel she was reading before she had died. Unfortunately, the novel world she lives in is doom to be destroyed in a few years by an unexpected betrayer. Realizing that the fate of the world rests in her hands, Evie has no choice but to undertake the role of the savior, bravely stop the villain's plans and save the world.
The Blind & The Homeless
One was a smart but decadent tramp, and the other was a dramatic but kind-hearted man with a visual impairment. By chance, they met and started a chaotic life. Seemingly imperfect as they are, can they support and help each other?


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To Kill a Mockingbird (1962)
Director: Robert Mulligan
Notable cast: Gregory Peck, Mary Badham, Robert Duvall
To Kill a Mockingbird was adapted into a 1962 film directed by Robert Mulligan and starring Gregory Peck as Atticus Finch, Mary Badham as Scout, and Robert Duvall as Boo Radley. The film was both popular and critically successful. The film was nominated for eight Academy Awards and won three, including a Best Actor Award for Gregory Peck. In adapting the novel for the film, screenwriter Horton Foote made several edits that reduced the roles of female characters. Calpurnia has a significantly smaller role in the film. The film also substantially reduces Mrs. Dubose's role, combines Miss Maudie and Miss Rachel into one character, and removes Aunt Alexandra entirely from the film along with the two teachers, Miss Caroline and Miss Gates. Even Scout moves aside somewhat as the main character, as the film focuses more centrally on Atticus. Despite these changes Harper Lee was pleased with the film's ability to capture her characters, and gave Gregory Peck, who played Atticus, a pocket watch that had belonged to own father, who had also been a lawyer for black defendants.
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Northwest storms trigger landslide that kills 1 in Oregon
Fresh storms barreled through the already sodden Pacific Northwest on Friday, triggering a landslide that killed a woman near the Oregon Coast and clogging mountain passes in the Washington Cascades.
In Oregon, Siuslaw Valley Fire Chief Jim Langborg said a man, woman and two dogs were inside a Mercer Lake home, about 3 miles north of Florence, that was destroyed in the landslide early Friday morning. The man and the one of the dogs escaped.
Crews evacuated three other homes as rain pounded the coast. All of the evacuees were able to find their own temporary shelter.
"It was a pretty good slide," Langborg told radio station KCST. "It was impressive."
The Northwest has been pounded by fierce storms for much of December. The storms have sent rivers bursting from their banks, spilled boulders and trees onto highways and spawned a rare tornado that snapped power poles and battered homes in the region. The storms have caused millions of dollars of damage to roads and property.
Moisture from the storms is helping to fill reservoirs earlier and recharging the groundwater in a region that has been plagued by drought. Much of Washington's water supply depends on mountain snowpack that builds over winter, and melts in spring and summer.
The National Weather Service said nearly 2 inches of rain fell at Portland International Airport on Thursday, shattering the old mark of just over an inch set back in the 1970s. Records for Dec. 17 were also swept away in Salem, Eugene and other cities in Oregon and southwest Washington.
Heavy rains in Oregon tailed off on Friday morning.
But heavy snow fell on mountain passes in the Washington Cascades. Classes were canceled or delayed at schools across Eastern Washington because Friday snow made driving treacherous.
As of 5 a.m., 18 inches of snow had fallen on Snoqualmie Pass, 16 inches on Stevens Pass and 11 inches on White Pass. Another 4 to 8 inches of snow was expected later in the day.
Eastbound Interstate 90 was closed 14 miles east of North Bend Friday morning to allow officials to clear out a bunch of spun-out vehicles on Snoqualmie Pass.
It wasn't all bad news. The Alpental and Summit Central ski areas on Snoqualmie Pass were both open on Friday.
The National Weather Service in Seattle said mountain snow and rain in lower elevations would continue into next week.
"Mostly dry weather is possible by Christmas Day," the agency said.
In Spokane, the National Weather Service predicted temperatures in the 40s would melt some of the new snow on Friday afternoon. But more snow was predicted on Sunday and into next week.


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Felix Labisse
One of the most powerful portraits painted by Félix Labisse. This work combines Labisse life-long passion for theatre, and his unique artistic vision. While he was not a member of the Surrealist group that formed around André Breton, his work clearly occupies a place in the world of surrealism. Fantastical, disturbing and populated by hybrid creatures, it evokes the disquieting nature of existence or, simply, as explained by Eugène Ionesco, "shows us the world in a way that is different to how we are accustomed to seeing or understanding it".
In 1947, Labisse painted this hypnotic portrait of Jean-Louis Barrault (1910-1994) playing the role of Joseph K. in The Trial by Franz Kafka (1925). The strange, nightmarish ambiance of The Trial is expressed in this painting. The monochromatic green palette, the lack of any human presence apart from the model, and the hallway that appears to beckon one to follow the path of death, as in the novel, are all elements used by the artist to illustrate the absurd, anguishing world facing the protagonist, who is unjustly accused of a crime whose very nature is unknown to him. Barrault's pale skin, red lips, and almost sculptural features, looks like an automaton. Labisse's talent is demonstrated here: while creating a powerful presence, he also expressed this strangeness of unlively portrait.
The work was inspired by his collaboration with Barrault when, that same year, he designed the costumes and sets for the adaptation of the novel by André Gide, played and directed by the actor and presented at Théâtre Marigny in Paris. This work is a testimony of the strong relationship between the two artists, such as these lines written by Barrault : "Creating a world, inducing a dream, experiencing blood and love, rejecting heaviness, working in magic formulas, translating metamorphoses ‒ these are what make Labisse an artist "allied" with the world of theatre. His paintings are an extension of theatre. It made sense that Labisse would become a man of the theatre. He is one of the painter-poets. He brings objects to life".
Born in the French town of Marchiennes in 1905, Félix Labisse moved with his family to the Belgian coast when he was 17 years old. Escaping the family tradition of making a career as a sailor, the young Labisse devoted himself to painting. In Ostend, he and his sister Antoinette founded the Galerie d'Art Moderne, a painting gallery which they ran for two years. He took his first steps as a painter under the tutelage of James Ensor. In 1930s Paris, Labisse became friends with artists such as Robert Desnos, Antonin Artaud, Paul Éluard, Man Ray, Germaine Krull, Jean-Louis Barrault and the Prévert brothers. The painter also had a close bond with Christian Dotremont, who wrote a monograph on him in 1946. Alongside his pursuit of painting, he worked as a set designer for theatre, dance, and opera.
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Portico's property experts have picked 10 London property hotspots for now until 2021. They've highlighted the signs that show the area is on the up, and calculated the highest potential rental yield in each area.
"When Crossrail launches in Hayes next year the area will suddenly be much more accessible and desirable to both investors and first-time buyers. Currently this west London town is only served by Great Western railway at Hayes & Harlington station, but from 2018 the Elizabeth Line will take residents into the West End in just 20 minutes and into the City in under half hour.
"Regeneration is smartening up the town centre, which will help deliver economic growth, jobs and a thriving economy. New pavements are being created on both sides of the road, additional street lighting improvements are underway, and a 'Made in Hayes' new landmark has just been unveiled. The council hopes this will give Hayes the wow factor; I think it will make it an attractive hub for young professionals and young families who can get more value for their money here than in other parts of west and east London." Vatche Cherchian, Regional Director, Portico.
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Those considering investing in the London property market should remember that house prices do not only go up, they also can fall. There is no guarantee that Portico's property experts will be right in their hotspot predictions.
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Looney Lenny's Blog: Looney Lenny T-shirts are in!!!
Looney Lenny T-shirts are in!!!
Large-ish Kid sizes. If people like them--or you personally request it--we will make adult sizes.
This is the first design we will offer, but hope to add a different design each year. This year Looney Lenny turns 16, so we will most likely have a "Sweet 16" special-T by years end.
Email us to let us know if you want a shirt for your fan--or if you are booking a party make sure to tell us to include it in your package for the b-day child or as a goodie bag item for all of your guests. Beats a bag full of plastic junk made in China for a penny (sorry OTC).
Nice design!!! wearing this stylish t shirt the little kid looks very cute.
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Seatle becomes first major American city to ban plastic straws
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Delhi, IndiaUpdated: Jul 02, 2018, 10:12 AM IST
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According to reports, failure to comply may translate into a fine of over $200
In a bid to curb plastic pollution and promote sustainable living, Seatle becomes the first major American city to ban plastic straws.
According to reports, failure to comply may translate into a fine of over $200.
Back home, Maharashtra government, last month, imposed a ban on single-use plastic across the state.
The state government banned all kinds of plastic bags, irrespective of their thickness, tea cups, glasses, thermocol glasses, thermocol used for decoration, plastic used in hotels to parcel food like boxes, spoons from June 23.
The ban prescribes Rs 5,000 fine for the first-time offenders and Rs 10,000 for the second-time offenders. Those who violate the ban for the third time will face a fine of Rs 25,000, along with a three-month imprisonment, PTI reported.
Last month, fast food giant McDonald's was also reported to have moved in the direction to ban plastic straws in all its restaurants in the United Kingdom and Ireland.
"Reflecting the broader public debate, our customers told us they wanted to see a move on straws," McDonald's was quoted as saying by the BBC.
As per a report published by an environmental watchdog, WorldWatch, in the year 2015, "Some 299 million tons of plastics were produced in 2013, representing a 4 per cent increase over 2012. Recovery and recycling, however, remain insufficient, and millions of tons of plastics end up in landfills and oceans each year".
"According to the United Nations Environmental Program, between 22 per cent and 43 per cent of the plastic used worldwide is disposed of in landfills, where its resources are wasted, the material takes up valuable space, and it blights communities," the report adds.
(With inputs from agencies)
Children asylum seekers in UK govt-run hotel racially abused, sold to criminal gangs: Report
UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak fires Conservative party chairman Nadhim Zahawi


Have you ever had dreams about shoes? Shoes are important to protect our feet from stepping on anything that could harm them; therefore, shoes are symbolic of protection. Most likely, protecting your body or an Earthly possession. If you're curious about the dream meanings of feet, please read my blog post Dream Interpretation for Feet.
Not feeling grounded as your feet are covered.
If shoes are worn out, you could feel worn out or there is a worn out situation in your life.
Shoes that feel heavy may signify something heavy in your life that you're dragging around.
New shoes may symbolize an opportunity to move forward.
Shoes that pinch or are too small can mean that you have outgrown a situation.
Sandals could stand for being causal or the need for relaxation.
High heels meaning may be going to a higher level.
Once again, I would like to point out that one dream symbol could have hundreds of meanings, for everyone's life experience and their current situation is different. Add in the person's feelings and/or other symbol and now there are thousands of possible meanings.
A person is wearing high heels.
If a man was wearing high heels in a dream, most likely he would feel uncomfortable while trying not to fall.
However, that dream would show a deeper meaning for a man who had been suppressing his desire to dress up in women's clothing.
A woman, who has a shoe addiction, may feel the thrill of wearing a new pair of shoes. Or another meaning is she needs to wear a pair of heels she already owns.
I had just finished watching the first part of a movie and was very excited to watch the second half. A couple of the salesmen and the service manager were there. One of the salesmen told me not to bother watching the second half – that it was not worth it. I was upset and angry because I really wanted to watch it. I looked over to where the service manager was sitting, then the bottom of service manager's shoe really stood out, I noticed there was a hole and another little hole was starting.
I woke from that dream knowing exactly what it meant because I had been working with symbolism of dreams for a number of years. The first part of the movie was my life up to then. The second part of the movie was what my life could be like in the future. The salesman (who represented certain people and also mainstream ideas) telling me not to bother meant to stay stuck where I was, which made me upset and angry because I was unhappy there. The holes in the service manager's shoe were the analogy that the job was giving me a "hole in my soul," and the little hole symbolized that if I stayed the damage to my soul would only get worse. After I had that dream I continued my education in the healing and psychic arts. In 1993, I left that job and began my own private practice.
Hopefully, now you understand how your dream about shoes is not as easy as scrolling through a dream dictionary, instead it's your own unique message.
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Beijing: First Impressions
by christel | Nov 6, 2014 | Blog
Tianamen Square across the street
1. Holy shit, it's fucking huge. The streets downtown are 6-8 lanes wide. The buildings look like they were constructed by some brobdingnagian race and span blocks by themselves. The communist-built structures are built to impress — just like the ancient structures — and boy, do they ever. The city has the air not only of a capital, but of the centre of the whole world. Driving down the main avenue, Tim Bousquet's article on the delusion that Halifax could be a "world class city" suddenly came to mind. Beijing, even at first glance, is so clearly a city of epic proportions in every way that it frames my home as the backwater seaport it really is. A world-class city should leave you breathless — maybe not entirely in a positive way, but in a way you can't deny.
Autumn in the ruins of Yuanmingyuan
2. Smog? What smog? I'm told that, according to the lunar calendar, there is a double September this year in China. That means it's unusually seasonable for this time of year and the weather has been unbeatable. Wind has blown away the heavy blanket of pollution that usually settles on the city and for the past few days I have been in Beijing, it's been sunny with blue sky and on the first night the stars and moon were clear and bright, which is hardly what I'd been expecting.
Beijing lies on an arid desert plain, bordered by northern mountains where the Great Wall ribbons up to the Gobi Desert. This time of year it's very cold in the morning (around 0°) but warms up quickly to the mid-teens in the sun. While my skin prefers the humidity of Shanghai, I love the dry desert weather especially in autumn.
(Edit: I'm aware now that I'm experiencing Beijing under ideal conditions: the APEC Summit in the city means that major construction has been shut down and only half the usual amount of cars are being allowed in the city, leading to a 30-10% decrease in smog.)
3. Squat toilets. Love them or loathe them, you're going to have to use them. I'd managed to avoid using one until today in a restaurant. I had to go, the hole was there and I made it happen without incident. This is the flip-side to the good news that there are public toilets everywhere — yes, there are toilets, but you'll probably going to smell them before you see them. Squatting is definitely more sanitary than planting your ass on a petrie dish of a toilet seat that's been used by several hundred people since the last time it's been cleaned. Also good for stretching those stiff North American ankles. I'm sure I'll feel this way until I manage to pee all over myself one of these days.
798 Art District
4. Subversive art. The first evening in Beijing, we visited Dashanzi Art District (798 Art Zone), an art conclave that grew up in an abandoned factory area. It was built by East German Bauhaus architects in the 1950s and the buildings have that recognizable European functional feel, and many still bear the motivational Maoist slogans painted in red on the high ceilings.
After the government began moving factories out of the city in the 1980s, the factory was abandoned until the early 2000s, when artists and designers began recognizing the useful space — space with high ceilings, concrete floors, metal piping and interesting lighting which, to me, just scream "art studio". The galleries, shops and cafes in 798 preserve the history, layering colour, art, photography and old machinery over the utilitarian spaces. It's immediately clear that for creatives in Beijing (and throughout China) art and design are cherished tools for questioning, subverting and outright mocking the monolithic cultural and political entities that overshadow their lives.
Military in front of the Forbidden City (many of them are younger than me, I think.)
5. Are you sure this is communism? As a Westerner privileged with staying in a nice hotel, with means and time to travel where I please and purchase anything I want, with the knowledge and technology to bypass many of the media restrictions, with physical attributes (white skin, feminine physique) that seem to provoke deference, I might be forgiven for forgetting that I'm in a communist country. The APEC conference is going on right now in Beijing and foreign leaders, including Stephen Harper, have alighted and heightened security is visible everywhere in the city. Even though cars are limited by license plate number (odd numbers one day, even numbers the next) during this event, massive traffic jams ensue as the way is cleared for arriving dignitaries.
Police and military presence are everywhere, standing at corners and intersections, which intimidated me at first until I realized that they serve a dual purpose as city guides. Locals and tourists (there are many Chinese tourists in Beijing) alike ask them questions and the ones I encountered were friendly and helpful. It occurred to me that much like the imposing uniform conceals ordinary people with simple needs & desires, China is a country encased in an outer layer of formidable political and cultural strictures. Underneath I found people to be friendly, polite and interested in a foreigner's perspective.
6. Fantastic subway. Those who know me will attest to my fascination with public transportation. Even Halifax Metro Transit, which I have often cursed to the lowest circles of hell, is something I have explored thoroughly and used extensively. I enjoy airplanes, subways and trains the most and like to use public transportation in every city I visit, and so far Beijing has the best subway system I've ever encountered. I would probably have been too daunted to venture in on my own, but fortunately I had an extremely knowledgable guide.
Haiyan Sun, a Chinese-born Canadian who runs a language school in Halifax and who is along for the trip, very graciously took me out on Monday and introduced me to the subway system. But honestly, it's so well-designed that I probably could have figured it out on my own. First of all, it's extremely cheap. Unlike in, say, Berlin, where you could easily go broke just on transit fees, especially if you get confused about what kind of ticket you need (one trip, day pass, Zone A, B or C), the subway in Beijing costs 2 Yuan (the equivalent of about $0.40) no matter where you get on or off. You pay once for a ticket, swipe it to get in in your station of departure and again in your station of exit, with the ability to transfer trains as many times as you wish.
There are 12 subway lines, marked with excellent signage in Chinese characters and pinyin (English phonetic translations), and trains come every 3-5 minutes in every direction. Inside the subway are electronic maps clearly highlighting the direction of travel, the stations you've been at, the stations still to come and the station at which you're arriving, along with audio announcements in English and Chinese. The subway is used by everyone and unlike in the posh shopping district around the hotel that is full of foreigners, I definitely stood out as a young white girl, especially when I was on my own on the way back, though I felt very safe the whole way.
7. Part of the show. The Forbidden City even lived up to its name on Monday when I wanted to visit: it was closed to the public. Instead, Haiyan took me to the north-western part of Beijing with designs on visiting the Summer Palace, which also turned out to be closed for rehearsals for some official event. (I am placing that blame squarely on Harper, that bastard.) Instead, she took me to the ruins of the Old Summer Palace (Yuanmingyuan), a huge garden full of lakes and falling leaves and the remains of Emperor Kingxi's palace that was looted in 1860 by French allied forces and further destroyed in the 1980s.
On the north side I could see the mountains and the Great Wall weaving over the undulations and decided it would be appropriate to draw something. So I sat down near a lake with my notebook and pen, sketching a scene, which seemed to impress the Chinese visitors (there were many since other attractions were closed) so much that people started to take pictures of me. Some stopped and asked (very politely, with gestures) to see my work and were very enthusiastic — less, I think, because of the quality of my work and more because I seemed to appreciate the surroundings in the same way that they did.


Scientists have now discovered how the movement and membrane dynamics of a specific organelle – called peroxisomes – are mediated.
Much about the way peroxisomes work is still unknown, but University of Exeter researchers have identified a protein called MIRO1 that plays a key role in attaching peroxisomes to motor proteins – allowing them to move within the cell.
"In this study, we identified MIRO1 as the missing adaptor protein which links peroxisomes to molecular motors and revealed a new role for MIRO1 in peroxisome motility in mammalian cells," said Professor Michael Schrader, of the University of Exeter.
"In addition, we used MIRO1 as a tool to generate pulling forces at peroxisomes in living cells.
"We were able to redistribute peroxisomes within cells, but interestingly could even multiply them (by pulling them apart) or pull out enormously long protrusions of the peroxisomal membrane in patient cells.
"These experiments have provided us with new insights into the molecular mechanisms determining peroxisome number and shape in the cell under normal and disease conditions.
"In peroxisomal disorders, we often see altered numbers, different shapes or even different distributions of peroxisomes in patient cells.
"Understanding why this happens and how to modulate peroxisome numbers or distribution can provide new possibilities to improve cell performance in those patients.
The research team combined molecular cell biology, microscopy, live-cell imaging analysis – by Dr Jeremy Metz from the Biomedical Informatics Hub – and mathematical modelling – by Dr David Richards of Exeter's Centre for Biomedical Modelling and Analysis – to present the first mathematical model to understand, explain and predict peroxisome membrane dynamics in health and disease.


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'The Mandalorian' season two finale confirms another Star Wars spin-off
Kris Holt
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Warning: This post contains light spoilers for the season two finale of The Mandalorian.
At an investor event last week, Disney revealed several Star Wars shows that are on the way to Disney+, but it seems there's one it failed to mention during the presentation. The second season of The Mandalorian, the service's flagship show, wrapped up with an episode that dropped overnight, and it hinted that another spin-off series is on the way.
Without giving too much away (except for the appearance of a certain character who shows up throughout the season), a post-credits scene featured a title card that read "The Book of Boba Fett, coming December 2021." While it's clear Boba Fett will finally get his time in the spotlight, it's uncertain what that actually means.
It suggests there'll be a show centered around the famed bounty hunter, but season three of The Mandalorian is scheduled to arrive that same month. So, The Book of Boba Fett could be a character arc in that show or a companion mini-series to The Mandalorian. The text is vague enough that it could even be a standalone streaming movie. Disney and Lucasfilm haven't confirmed exactly what they have in mind.
In any case, Star Wars fans have a ton of things to look forward to on Disney+. Along with the Boba Fett project, the Obi-Wan Kenobi show is in the works, with Ewan McGregor as the legendary Jedi and Hayden Christensen as Darth Vader. Two other Mandalorian spin-offs are on the way in Rangers of the New Republic and Ahsoka, as are a series centered around Lando Calrissian and an animated movie featuring C-3PO and R2-D2. However, you'll have to pay a bit more each month to watch them.
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Wall Street Analyst Reiterated Asana Inc. [ASAN]. What else is Wall St. saying
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Asana Inc. [NYSE: ASAN] price plunged by -1.67 percent to reach at -$1.12. The company report on December 3, 2021 that Great Place to Work® Names Asana One of the Best Workplaces for Parents™ in 2021, Ranking #38.
Great Place to Work® has honored Asana, Inc. (NYSE: ASAN) (LTSE: ASAN), a leading work management platform for teams, as one of the Best Workplaces for Parents. Asana was recognized for its industry-leading suite of programs designed to support parents as they face increased caregiving responsibilities following the shift to distributed work. This year, Asana was ranked #38 on the prestigious list, moving up 17 spots from its 2020 placement.
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A sum of 6075365 shares traded at recent session while its average daily volume was at 3.28M shares. Asana Inc. shares reached a high of $67.86 and dropped to a low of $61.761 until finishing in the latest session at $65.86.
The one-year ASAN stock forecast points to a potential upside of 38.13. The average equity rating for ASAN stock is currently 1.90, trading closer to a bullish pattern in the stock market.
Guru's Opinion on Asana Inc. [ASAN]:
Based on careful and fact-backed analyses by Wall Street experts, the current consensus on the target price for ASAN shares is $106.45 per share. Analysis on target price and performance of stocks is usually carefully studied by market experts, and the current Wall Street consensus on ASAN stock is a recommendation set at 1.90. This rating represents a strong Buy recommendation, on the scale from 1 to 5, where 5 would mean strong sell, 4 represents Sell, 3 is Hold, and 2 indicates Buy.
KeyBanc Capital Markets have made an estimate for Asana Inc. shares, keeping their opinion on the stock as Overweight, with their previous recommendation back on December 03, 2021. While these analysts kept the previous recommendation, JMP Securities raised their target price from $85 to $95. The new note on the price target was released on December 03, 2021, representing the official price target for Asana Inc. stock. Previously, the target price had yet another raise from $115 to $135, while Jefferies kept a Hold rating on ASAN stock. On September 02, 2021, analysts increased their price target for ASAN shares from 77 to 85.
The Average True Range (ATR) for Asana Inc. is set at 10.93, with the Price to Sales ratio for ASAN stock in the period of the last 12 months amounting to 56.08. The Price to Book ratio for the last quarter was 40.16, with the Price to Cash per share for the same quarter was set at 1.50.
ASAN Stock Performance Analysis:
Asana Inc. [ASAN] fell into the red zone at the end of the last week, falling into a negative trend and dropping by -39.53. With this latest performance, ASAN shares dropped by -49.98% in over the last four-week period, additionally plugging by 65.81% over the last 6 months – not to mention a rise of 148.53% in the past year of trading.
Overbought and oversold stocks can be easily traced with the Relative Strength Index (RSI), where an RSI result of over 70 would be overbought, and any rate below 30 would indicate oversold conditions. An RSI rate of 50 would represent a neutral market momentum. The current RSI for ASAN stock in for the last two-week period is set at 24.47, with the RSI for the last a single of trading hit 17.75, and the three-weeks RSI is set at 29.96 for Asana Inc. [ASAN]. The present Moving Average for the last 50 days of trading for this stock 117.51, while it was recorded at 83.55 for the last single week of trading, and 70.24 for the last 200 days.
Insight into Asana Inc. Fundamentals:
Operating Margin for any stock indicates how profitable investing would be, and Asana Inc. [ASAN] shares currently have an operating margin of -77.34 and a Gross Margin at +87.34. Asana Inc.'s Net Margin is presently recorded at -93.26.
Return on Total Capital for ASAN is now -38.86, given the latest momentum, and Return on Invested Capital for the company is -47.92. Return on Equity for this stock declined to -457.87, with Return on Assets sitting at -36.73. Additionally, ASAN Total Debt to Total Capital is recorded at 102.23, with Total Debt to Total Assets ending up at 80.13.
Reflecting on the efficiency of the workforce at the company, Asana Inc. [ASAN] managed to generate an average of -$196,028 per employee. Receivables Turnover for the company is 10.12 with a Total Asset Turnover recorded at a value of 0.39.Asana Inc.'s liquidity data is similarly interesting compelling, with a Quick Ratio of 2.10 and a Current Ratio set at 2.10.
ASAN Stock EPS
With the latest financial reports released by the company, Asana Inc. posted -0.34/share EPS, while the average EPS was predicted by analysts to be reported at -0.37/share. When compared, the two values demonstrate that the company surpassed the estimates by a Surprise Factor of 8.10%. The progress of the company may be observed through the prism of EPS growth rate, while Wall Street analysts are focusing on predicting the 5-year EPS growth rate for ASAN.
Asana Inc. [ASAN] Insider Position Details
There are presently around $3,836 million, or 74.60% of ASAN stock, in the hands of institutional investors. The top three institutional holders of ASAN stocks are: VANGUARD GROUP INC with ownership of 7,022,576, which is approximately 18.571% of the company's market cap and around 8.50% of the total institutional ownership; BLACKROCK INC., holding 5,218,673 shares of the stock with an approximate value of $343.7 million in ASAN stocks shares; and ALLIANZ ASSET MANAGEMENT GMBH, currently with $308.64 million in ASAN stock with ownership of nearly -25.79% of the company's market capitalization.
Positions in Asana Inc. stocks held by institutional investors increased at the end of December and at the time of the December reporting period, where 211 institutional holders increased their position in Asana Inc. [NYSE:ASAN] by around 12,918,433 shares. Additionally, 104 investors decreased positions by around 10,104,330 shares, while 31 investors held positions by with 35,221,632 shares. The mentioned changes placed institutional holdings at 58,244,395 shares, according to the latest SEC report filing. ASAN stock had 128 new institutional investments in for a total of 4,710,079 shares, while 20 institutional investors sold positions of 479,594 shares during the same period.
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