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Dr. Bechert's presentation at FREES
Cody, WY (Oct. 7, 2020) SFW Vice President of R&D, Dr. Ursula Bechert's talk, "Fertility Control Toolbox (overview of immunocontraceptive, IUD, and surgical options)" given at the FREES Wild Horse and Burro Summit is now available online. You can see her presentation on the Utah State University Extension web site. You can follow this link to see the presentations. https://extension.usu.edu/freesnetwork/summit-2020
Link to Dr. Bechert's talk here
Gibbons in Japan Treated with SpayVac
September 20, 2020 (Victoria, BC), The Tokiwa Zoo in Japan, in collaboration with SpayVac-for-Wildlife, Inc., began an observational study with three of their gibbons. Two white-handed gibbons (Hylobates lar) and one Bornean white-bearded gibbon (H. albibarbis) will be vaccinated with a single dose of SpayVac and tracked for at least 4 years to see how long they remain contracepted. Primates in managed care are highly social and live in pairs or family groups, so contraception is required to prevent a surplus number of animals. Reproduction in the females to be treated has been managed previously using hormonal contraceptives, which must be administered frequently and may have adverse side effects when used long-term. SpayVac is a less intrusive alternative and specifically targets the zona pellucida. If successful, SpayVac could provide a minimally disruptive means of managing reproduction of wild primates in zoos and nature reserves.
New Field Study in Semi-Feral Konik Horses in Austria
July 7, 2020 (Madison, WI)
Konik Horse Project Announced
In the spring of 2015, Konik horses were introduced to a World Wildlife Fund floodplain reserve in Austria. Also known as the Polish primitive horse, Koniks are short in height, ranging from 12.3-13.3 hands, compared to an average of 15 hands for an average horse. These small, semi-feral horses were bred for larger shoulders to improve their value as working horses. Since their initial introduction, the herd has grown to more than 26 animals, so this year, a group of ten Konik mares were vaccinated with SpayVac.
SpayVac is known for its single dose, multi-year contraceptive efficacy; however, no long-term studies have been conducted to determine how many years mares actually remain infertile. The longest study with horses was 4 years in duration, and mares had fertility rates of 0, 17, 17, and 17% compared to 75, 75, 88, and 100% for untreated mares. This research project will determine how long mares given a single injection of SpayVac will remain infertile.
SFW announces agreement with USDA for novel vaccine development
June 3, 2020 (Victoria, BC) SpayVac for Wildlife, Inc. (SFW) announces a research collaboration agreement with the National Wildlife Research Center (NWRC) of the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA). Under this collaborative agreement, SFW has worked with USDA-NWRC to formulate a novel immunocontraceptive vaccine, using VacciMax®, for a trial in captive horses. The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) is providing the horses to be tested. Testing of this new vaccine began in May with all horses entering the study having completed their injection. This new vaccine uses our patented nanoparticle formulation in combination with Bone Morphogenetic Protein 15 (BMP-15) and Growth Differentiation Factor 9 (GDF-9) antigens. Both BMP-15 and GDF-9 are known regulators of follicular growth, and a preliminary study by Davis, et al. (2018) demonstrated effects on follicular size, ovulation rate, and estrous behavior. Long-term studies are still needed, but this vaccine may cause permanent sterility in mares, which would be a welcome fertility control option for free-ranging herds that are difficult to access. Safety and efficacy will be studied over a 3-year period in a controlled trial.
"We are excited about the opportunity to develop novel treatments for overabundant wildlife in a partnership with the USDA and APHIS. They have extensive knowledge of fertility control methods and access to horses that can be used for testing the safety and efficacy of new products." -- Dr. Ursula Bechert, Cofounder and VP of Research and Development for SFW.
"There is a high unmet need for fertility control to manage wildlife populations," said Mr. Mark Fraker-- VP of Operations and Cofounder. "Agencies responsible for managing overabundant animal populations, such as BLM, are under pressure to reduce an exploding wild horse population and do it in a humane way."
SFW's lead vaccine candidates, SpayVac-equid and SpayVac-cervid, are expected to be submitted for approval by the EPA in 3Q 2020. SFW plans to develop an entire portfolio of novel, patented fertility-control vaccines for multiple species.
Wild Horse Summit will be held Oct. 6-8, 2020
June 1, 2020 (Madison, WI) The Summit on Free Roaming Equids and Ecosystem Sustainability will be held in Cody, Wyoming at the Buffalo Bill Center of the West. This meeting is a follow-up to the successful Summit held in Reno, Nevada in 2019. The purpose is "to develop stakeholder-based comprehensive communication strategies and processes to manage free-roaming equids in concert with other public lands multiple-use objectives to achieve western rangeland ecosystem sustainability".
During the Summit, updates will be shared from the FREES network including working group progress, new research, and policy developments. Dr. Ursula Bechert,-- VP of Research and Development for SFW, and Mr. Mark Fraker, -- VP of Operations for SFW, will be serving on a panel to discuss fertility control options as well as logistical constraints for management of feral horse populations. Participants will work with this information, as well as modeling parameters, to come up with potential horse management solutions.
Mark and Ursula have been serving as members of the FREES Population Management Working Group this past year. SpayVac offers a humane alternative to managing free-ranging horse populations for multiple years with a single injection. We're honored to have a voice at the table.
SpayVac for Wildlife chosen "Ready to Rocket"
April 14, 2020 (Victoria, BC) Rocket Builders has announced its list of top "Ready to Rocket" companies operating in British Columbia. SpayVac for Wildlife Inc (SFW) is honoured to make the 2020 list in the Lifesciences sector. To be considered companies are assessed for how likely they are to experience significant growth, draw venture capital investment or be acquired by a major player in the coming year. SFW conducts R&D and manufacturing in Victoria, British Columbia and has commercial operations in Madison, Wisconsin. SFW expects to submit its lead vaccine to the EPA for registration in the United States later this year. The company anticipates vaccine approval approximately 10 months after EPA submission and will generate revenue in 2021. SFW is applying for the indication of fertility control in (equids) feral horses and feral burros, and (cervids) white-tail deer and mule deer. Studies are on-going or have been conducted in seals, macaques, red deer, and elephants. SFW intends to develop additional vaccines using other active ingredients for wild hogs, feral cats, free-roaming stray dogs, non-human primates, kangaroos, feral camels, and feral cattle. Many of these populations are growing at 20% or more per year and societal pressure is pushing wildlife control agencies to come up with humane alternatives to slaughter. SFW's mission is to develop humane methods for controlling over-abundant wildlife using single-dose immunocontraceptive vaccines. For more information about Ready to Rocket click this link.http://www.readytorocket.com. To contact us about collaboration on a research project or for investment please click the button below.
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January 23, 2020 (Victoria, BC and Madison, WI) SFW Inc.has released its 2019 annual review and 2020 outlook. You can get a copy by clicking the 'Contact Us' button. Please specify 2019 Annual Review.
Red Deer trial underway in Europe
December 2019 (Madison, WI) SpayVac has been tested in white-tailed deer (Odocoileus virginianus), mule deer (Odocoileus hemionus) and fallow deer (Dama dama) in four trials. Now, SpayVac pZP is being tested in a group of 25 female red deer (Cervus elaphus). They are currently being treated with SpayVac and fitted with GPS collars for a monitoring period of 2-3 years. Pregnancy status of the animals will be checked by analyzing fecal samples to identify individuals genetically and then quantify their steroid hormone concentrations. SpayVac has performed very well in the past (87-100% efficacy over 3+ years). This is a collaborative project, which also will compares behavioral differences between pregnant and non-pregnant animals.
Macaque Trial with SpayVac Initiated
November 2019 (Victoria, BC and Madison, WI) A collaborative study was initiated to test contraceptive efficacy in a population of free-ranging macaques (Macaca mulatta). The breeding season for these macaques is in December-March, their gestation is 5½ months long, and births typically occur in May-August. Fifty female rhesus macaques have been vaccinated. This study is a follow up to replicate positive results from an earlier trial conducted in Hong Kong. Macaques are considered to be an invasive species in some parts of the world, including Florida and South Carolina. Populations are often overabundant, which is especially problematic when they live in close proximity to humans in urban and semi-urban areas. They can cause damage to property and agriculture in addition to spreading zoonotic diseases. SpayVac's ability to provide multi-year contraceptive efficacy with a single injection makes it an excellent option for free-ranging primate population control.
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The Anthropocene is proposed as the current epoch, which is "viewed as the period during which human activity has been the dominant influence on climate and the environment". Many wildlife species, even if they are considered endangered, are overabundant in the ever-shrinking habitat ranges they occupy. SpayVac pzp vaccine is an effective tool to manage overpopulation.
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Artie has always had a passion for racing. He raced BMX bikes then dirt bikes and when he turned 16 he had a 1970 Chevelle and has driven and loved hot rods ever since. His mom always said, "If there were motors and cars in his textbooks he would be a Straight "A" student." If he wasn't working, he was out tinkering on something or building a motor. After high school Artie started off going to local drag strips. He started racing SST 100 ABPA Boats, then Offshore Boat Racing. He decided to build his own first dragster. Artie began drag racing in 1997 in a Super Pro Dragster he and his brothers built. After running Super Pro for a short time he had his first Top Alcohol Dragster built in 1999. Artie has been racing in the TAD category from 1999 – 2006. Artie made the switch to an Injected Nitro Dragster, at the time the blower cars were not keeping up with the injected nitro cars. After he made the switch to an Injected Nitro Dragster he won the Division 2 Championship in 2008.
Sarah danced for 10 years until she realized she wanted to drag race.Sarah grew up around the sport of Drag Racing watching her dad, Artie Allen in his Top Alcohol Dragster. She decided in 2017 she wanted to start out in a Jr. Dragster. Her first car was a 2001 Harden Dragster. Sarah ran the car for 6 months every time she could and then Artie decided to get her a 2017 Mike Bos Dragster in June. She got the car in July and she was so excited! She has been adapting to the new car very well.
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b. Manufacture could choose cobalt, niobium, vanadium, titanium or composite-element.
c. The total of cobalt, niobium, vanadium, titanium or composite-element is less than 0.15%.
Because its speciality, pipeline steel asks for some requirements in detail, which includes component, carbon equivalent or the sensitivity exponent of weld crack, Drop-Weight Tear Test, V type impact strength and section of shear, cold bend, hardness, banded structure, grain size, impunty,, ultrasonic flaw detection and so on. These requirements could be showed in the contact, technical condition and techincal agreement.


Medial axis LUT mask computation for chamfer norms in 3D, Nicolas Normand and Pierre Évenou, Pattern Recognition, p. 20 pages, 2008, Accepté pour publication.
Medial axis LUT computation for chamfer norms using H-polytopes, Nicolas Normand and Pierre Évenou, in Discrete Geometry for Computer Imagery, David Coeurjolly, Isabelle Sivignon, Laure Tougne and Florent Dupont, Eds. Apr. 2008, vol. 4992 of Lecture Notes in Computer Science, pp. 189-200, Springer Berlin / Heidelberg, hal-00272432.
Convex structuring element decomposition for single scan binary mathematical morphology, Nicolas Normand, in Discrete Geometry for Computer Imagery, Ingela Nyström, Gabriella Sanniti di Baja and Stina Svensson, Eds. Nov. 2003, vol. 2886 of Lecture Notes in Computer Science, pp. 154-163, Springer Berlin / Heidelberg, hal-00267523.
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The climb, though relatively short (10.2 km) and with gradients of no more than 10%, has an average gradient of 5.6% and therefore requires particular strength. It climbs over 573 metres in height and 39/23-25 in. gears are needed for the first and third part of the course, while 39/17-19 in. are sufficient for the second part. The road surface is in good condition and traffic is scarce. Only parts of the climb are shady and there is only one water fountain to refill water-bottles. The average time it takes an amateur cyclist goes from 40 to 50 minutes, while it may take an excursionist from 1 hour to 1'10".
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The Valico del Paretaio is one of the passes that is least known to the public, but this doesn't make it any less difficult or less spectacular. If anything, the fact that it runs through an area with little traffic and few houses makes the climb more pleasant, and reaching the goal even more enthralling.
We depart from Coniale (307 m.a.s.l.) a locality at approximately 11 kilometres from the centre of Firenzuola on the road to Imola, in the splendid Santerno River valley. The climb is immediately steep and low gears must be used. Just short of a kilometre, on the right, we find a fresh water fountain and the road starts to climb considerably (gradient of 7-8%) coasting Poggio di Stignano. This first part of the tour is characterized by a series of bends that lead to a crossroad that goes to Tirli (3.1 km, 512 m.a.s.l.). The climb then becomes gentler (3-5%) and the road straighter. This part of the course is fairly shady (this one alone) and runs for 2.5 kilometres through the localities of Albignano and Stignano.
Once past Stignano (5.5 km, 621 m.a.s.l.) the road starts to climb with a gradient of 6-7%. This is the most difficult stretch because the gradient remains constant for 4 kilometres. What's more, on this open stretch of road the wind blows rather strongly and often in an unfavourable direction. However, the effort is compensated by the view of the spectacular Apennine peaks that unfold before us.
As we come closer to the pass the tall woods disappear and shrubs and bushes take their place. This makes the heat of still summer days extremely intense.
Fortunately, one kilometre short of the mountain pass the road levels and we proceed gently towards the summit (10.2 km, 880 m.a.s.l.). From this point down, the road is full of bends and twists and after 8 kilometres reaches Palazzuolo sul Senio.
The return trip could go from Palazzuolo sul Senio to Casola Valsenio and then enter the Santerno River valley again at Fontanelice, and then climb up to Firenzuola (83 km), or continue through the gruelling climb up over the Sambuca and Giogo Passes (95 km, go to route 5, alternative route 1).
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The Malawi National Partnership to End Child Marriage and representatives from Girls Not Brides sit down for a photo with the Minister of Gender in June 2017.
Malawi has made gigantic strides to end child marriage in the past couple of years. In 2015, the country passed the Marriage, Divorce and Family Relations Act, raising the age of child marriage to 18 years. But there was a loophole in the constitution – meaning girls as young as 15 could get married with parental consent.
This year, Parliament voted unanimously to amend the constitution and harmonise the laws – an achievement that many thought would be impossible just a year ago. Girls Not Brides members in Malawi – many of whom are part of the Malawi Partnership to End Child Marriage, the group – played a key role in securing these successes, as did parliamentarians, UN agencies and influential champions, including the Head of State. So, what needs to happen now?
As in many countries, coordinating civil society and others' efforts to end child marriage is a challenge. This is where the Malawi Partnership to End Child Marriage comes in.
Made up of over 70 civil society members, all addressing child marriage from different angles, this inclusive group can play a crucial role in promoting coordination across the country. We can support the government to ensure that responses are joined-up, comprehensive and do not duplicate each other.
In June 2017, members came together to adopt our strategic plan and commit to increase efforts to ending child marriage in the country by strengthening communication, co-ordination and sharing best practices between a wide range of civil society organisations – from grassroots actors to international NGOs.
Addressing child marriage effectively requires all of us to think beyond our sectors. It means developing partnerships and alliances across the board – between and among government ministries and departments, the UN, donors and civil society. It requires leaving our comfort zones.
So how do we go about this? Malawi is ahead of the game in this regard, having committed in 2016 to develop a strategy for Adolescent Girls and Young Women. The strategy gives a framework for government and civil society to secure the rights of adolescent girls and young women – be it to education, employment, health, protection and participation. Other countries could learn a lot from this process, which means that we need to capture what we learn along the way and share it widely.
We cannot let married girls fall through the net. Malawi needs a stronger, coordinated response that meets the needs of married girls. All too often, girls are 'withdrawn' from marriages without viable alternatives, such as access to education, child care and economic support. There are far too many cases of girls returning to abusive relationships – and this needs to stop.
Whatever happens next must be based upon a robust evidence base. There is still work to do in Malawi to fill in research gaps around child marriage, what drives the practice and what works to end it. Donors must fund strong programme evaluations and we need a better idea of where the child marriage 'hotspots' in the country are.
As is often the case in other countries, in Malawi the Ministry of Gender leads in coordinating the response to child marriage. Yet, their funding allocations are insignificant, amounting to less than half a percent of the national budget. They are doing good work despite their shoestring budget – just imagine what more they could do if they had adequate resources to protect, respect and fulfil the rights of girls at risk of and affected by child marriage.
For more stats and info on child marriage in Malawi, visit our country profile.
This story relates to Goal A "Governments" of Girls Not Brides' 2017-2020 strategy. The goal is about ensuring governments take action to address child marriage in their countries, with the active participation of civil society and other stakeholders. Find out more.
The authors are the coordinators of the Malawi Partnership to End Child Marriage.
After Malawi's new marriage law: what next to end child marriage?


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Venezuelan Armed Forces Guarantee a Free Venezuela, Maduro Says
Caracas, Jul 11 (Prensa Latina) Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro ratified on Thursday the cohesion in the ranks of the Bolivarian National Armed Force (FANB) as a guarantee for the defense of peace and sovereignty of the country.
In a message published on Twitter, the President assured that the military corps is made up of men and women prepared in a civil-military union to protect the rights of the people.
'Let no one be mistaken! The people have a cohesive FANB, which guarantees them to have a free and independent homeland forever,' the President said.
This Wednesday, Maduro urged the ranks to strengthen union and loyalty to ensure the stability of the country during the act of transmission of command of the components that comprise it, in the Courtyard of Honor of the Military Academy in Caracas.
The dignitary also thanked the commanders of the Bolivarian Army, the Bolivarian National Guard and the Militia for their work in the face of constant threats of foreign military intervention.
'They have fulfilled an exemplary career, with proven leadership in daily battle. Venezuela has loyal generals and admirals in exchange for their own life, with real leadership, recognized by the troop,' he said at the ceremony.
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Watch: Animated African Fable Short Film - 'The Voice in the Hollow'
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"Cross through the flames, huntress." You've never seen any short film like this before. The Voice in the Hollow is an animated short film created by Miguel Ortega and Tran Ma. Described as "an African fable of sisterhood, envy and ancient evil", it tells the story of Ala and Coa from the Leopards tribe. When her sister outshines her once again, Coa meets a mysterious entity, the morning star and the bestower of gifts, that can grant her wish… It's animated and rendered with the Unreal Engine 5, though it has a stop-motion look and feel. At first glance I thought this was made with marionettes and miniature sets, but it's all CGI and looks incredible. The film features the voices of Janeth Makungo, Rosalie Akinyi, Goodluck Gabriel, and Kaitlyn O'Connell. It's a very dark tale with some seriously frightening imagery, but that's part of why this is a one-of-a-kind creation. I really dig the masks in this, everything about its visual style is stunning. Enjoy.
Thanks to Vimeo Staff Picks for the tip on this short. The very brief synopsis from Vimeo: "An African fable of sisterhood, envy and ancient evil." The Voice in the Hollow is written and directed by filmmaker / VFX artist Miguel Ortega ("I love making monsters and magical worlds") - you can see more of his work on his Vimeo or follow him on IG @monstersculptor or Twitter @monstersculptor. Written by + with production design by Tran Ma. Produced by Alex Alvarez. Edited by Miguel Ortega, with music by Dan Dombrowsky. "The film was rendered in Unreal Engine 5 and all the characters were designed and modeled in Zbrush and Maya, the texturing was done in Adobe's substance painter. The terrains were sculpted and textured in Gaea and then layered with megascans. All the fabric was designed and simulated in Marvelous Designer, then exported as alembic caches into Unreal." For more info, visit Stash. For more shorts, click here. Thoughts?
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Saskatchewan Named Top Jurisdiction in the World for Mining Investment
An annual international survey of mining company executives has named Saskatchewan as the most attractive jurisdiction in the world for mining investment.
The Fraser Institute Annual Survey of Mining Companies, 2016 ranked Saskatchewan number one out of 104 jurisdictions in their Investment Attraction Index, up from second place in 2015. Competitive tax regimes, efficient permitting procedures and certainty surrounding environmental regulations and land-claims were among the reasons for the province's top rating.
"Saskatchewan enjoys an excellent reputation in the mining sector," Energy and Resources Minister Dustin Duncan said. "We are gifted with a variety of resources, and as a government we are doing our share to encourage the industry and to make sure we are competitive and friendly to investment. We have maintained a stable royalty structure over the last number of years, supported by clear government policies that have helped Saskatchewan remain a destination of choice for investors and business."
The Fraser Institute's Investment Attractiveness Index is based on two components: the geologic attractiveness of a region based on actual mineral potential, and its policy attractiveness in terms of the effects of government policy on attitudes toward exploration investment.
"Aside from having high-quality geoscience information, we place a high priority on collaboration with our stakeholders in the industry to help reduce red tape wherever possible," Duncan said. "We are also continuing to upgrade and enhance the Mineral Administration Registry Saskatchewan (MARS) system to help mining companies operate more efficiently in the province."
Manitoba ranked second in the Fraser Institute survey, followed by West Australia which fell from first to third. The remainder of the top 10, in descending order, includes Nevada, Finland, Quebec, Arizona, Sweden, the Republic of Ireland, and Queensland. Other Canadian jurisdictions placing in the 2016 global rankings were Yukon in 15th, Ontario in 18th and B.C. in 27th.


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Young Poong Group is a South Korean chaebol (conglomerate) specializing in the mining, electronics, and book-selling industries. It was established in 1949 and is currently ranked among the 30 largest conglomerates in South Korea.

Subsidiaries
Young Poong Books
Korea Zinc
Signetics

See also
Chaebol
List of South Korean companies

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Chaebol
Conglomerate companies established in 1949
Conglomerate companies of South Korea
South Korean companies established in 1949

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When searching for that dream hotel in Singapore, you need to look no further than the Fullerton Bay Hotel. The Fullerton Bay is a modern 5 star hotel that sits in a prime spot in Marina Bay. Overlooking the world famous Marina Bay Sands hotel this luxurious hotel offers everything you could need during your time in Singapore.
Here is a run down of my time spent with Fullerton Bay.
You can book Meet & Greet transfers with Fullerton Bay, which means you'll be greeted as soon as you step off the plane and helped through customs and baggage reclaim. Your greeter will help you with filling in landing cards etc, show you to your luggage carousel and after you've got all your luggage you'll be shown straight to your car. You'll be greeted with a bottle of water and if your driver is anything like mine, he/she will offer tips and advice on what not to miss during your time in Singapore. The drive from the airport takes about 25 minutes and was the perfect way to begin our trip. All the stress of catching a taxi is instantly taken away with this service.
As we arrived at the hotel, the check in was a breeze and we were enjoying our room within minutes of arriving.
The luxurious rooms at the Fullerton Bay are everything you dream about when you go to sleep at night. I stayed in the Premier Bay View Room which offers you uninterrupted views of the Marina Bay and comes with a whole host of added extras. My favourite being the large private balcony. This was especially great on my first night, as we were visiting during National Day so I was lucky enough to watch the fireworks from my balcony in private.
The room also features complimentary WIFI, Bottega Veneta room amenities, Bluetooth speakers, A Nespresso coffee machine with coffee capsules, a selection of tea bags, bathroom with bathtub and shower, Egyptian cotton linen and bathrobes, 100% goose down pillows and duvet, an iPad (you can use to book taxis, massages among other things and even comes with a huge pillow menu), a TV in the bathroom above your bathtub, a fully stocked minibar, a TV with complimentary movies including some new releases, a safe, a hairdryer and shoe shine service. I've probably missed out a lot of the extras that they include to make your stay unforgettable.
One of my favourite features in the room is 'The Handy' which is a smartphone that they provide for your time in Singapore. The phone comes with free local calls and internet use. Meaning you can use the phone to find your way around Singapore without using your own roaming charges.
I found the room the perfect place to relax and unwind after a busy day in the city.
Sticking to the roots and occupying the space of the original Clifford Pier, Clifford Pier offer a menu that showcase the best of Singapores culinary delicacies as well as offering Heritage afternoon tea and Heritage Dim Sum Brunch. Enjoy some food in this grand and specular space. I didn't eat in Clifford Pier during my visit as it was fully booked during my stay (they must be doing something right) but I did get to visit and explore the dining area one morning and was stunned by the ambience.
Heading up to the roof of the hotel, you'll not only find the fitness centre and swimming pool but you'll also find Lantern. This stunning rooftop bar and it's stunning views across Marina Bay has a fun stylish vibe to it as you can sit back and enjoy the beats. Between 12 and 3 you can grab lunch here and this is the absolute best spot in the hotel to enjoy a cocktail on an evening. I sat up here one evening and enjoyed the views of the Singapore skyline while sipping on a delicious Singapore Sling.
The Landing Point inside the Fullerton Bay stretches along the promenade and is an absolutely breathtaking place to dine. From delicious comfort food, salads and an incredible afternoon tea you'll find something you enjoy at The Landing Point.
During my time at The Fullerton Bay, I enjoyed an Afternoon Tea at The Landing Point and can easily say that this is the perfect dining experience. I'll be writing a separate post about my time at The Landing Point soon so look out for that.
La Brasserie offer indoor and outdoor dining and a selection of wine and French cuisine. This is also where you can get your breakfast and wow, what a breakfast. The breakfast is a buffet breakfast however also offers a cooked section, meaning you can select a few cooked options and one of those cooked options is a breakfast steak, which is exactly what I opted for. I have never experienced a breakfast steak in my life, and I'm confused as to why not. Not only was I overly excited in regards to having steak for breakfast, but the steak was incredible. Cooked perfectly and just the right size (you have to remember it is breakfast time) I then tried the waffles and can easily say these were some of the best waffles I've ever eaten.
The location of the Fullerton Bay Hotel is absolutely ideal for anyone looking to explore the popular tourist sites of Singapore.
From Fullerton Bay you can walk to many of the local attractions, and for those that are a little further afield you can use the concierge to get a taxi for you. They'll usually be able to arrange this immediately.
Because of the great location, a taxi to most popular tourist attractions won't cost you too much. For example you can get to Gardens by the Bay in a taxi for less than SG$20.
Overall my stay at Fullerton Bay hotel was absolutely perfect. From the fast check in, to the incredibly attentive staff who're always happy to help you know when inside the Fullerton Bay that this hotel really has earned their 5 stars.
Bay View Rooms start at around £600 per night.
Airport transfers cost $180 Singapore dollars.
Thanks to the Fullerton Bay Hotel for welcoming me as a guest for my time in Singapore. As always opinions remain entirely my own.


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Dr. Bashir A. Arima
Graduate School of Science and Engineering, Yamagata University, Yamagata, Japan
Interests: nanomaterials; photocatalysis; solar hydrogen; solar cells
The world is now facing two major crises: serious energy shortages and accelerating climate change. Solutions to these crises are interlinked, and the adoption of clean energy sources could solve both crises. For this purpose, scientists all over the world are working to develop various devices or systems to convert solar energy efficiently into electrical, chemical, or thermal energy. Like in most other research fields, nanotechnology is demonsrating huge potential in this field because the fascinating optical and electronical properties of nanomaterials play an important role in solar energy conversion and storage. However, low energy-conversion-efficiency, photocorrosion, and high-cost and complicated synthesis routes of nanomaterials are the main problems for their practical application. To obtain solutions of these problems and further advance this field, it is very important to share new research results and information among scientists. This Special Issue aims to share recent progress and developments in nanotechnology for solar energy conversion and storage. We invite authors to contribute original research articles as well as review articles covering a broad range of subjects, from modeling nanomaterials to new device applications for solar energy conversion and storage.
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Submitted manuscripts should not have been published previously, nor be under consideration for publication elsewhere (except conference proceedings papers). All manuscripts are thoroughly refereed through a single-blind peer-review process. A guide for authors and other relevant information for submission of manuscripts is available on the Instructions for Authors page. Energies is an international peer-reviewed open access semimonthly journal published by MDPI.
Potential topics include but are not limited to the following: Semiconductor nanomaterials and nanostructured films (synthesis, characterization, and applications)
Solar cells (quantum dots, organic–inorganic hydride, dye-sensitized, thin-film solar cell, etc.)
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Photovoltaic Performance of Spherical TiO2 Nanoparticles Derived from Titanium Hydroxide Ti(OH)4: Role of Annealing Varying Temperature
Mohammad S. Almomani
Naser M. Ahmed
Marzaini Rashid
Nursakinah Suardi
Munirah A. Almessiere
Nawal Madkhali
Osamah A. Aldaghri
Khalid Hassan Ibnaouf
Energies 2022, 15(5), 1648; https://doi.org/10.3390/en15051648 - 23 Feb 2022
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High-quality titanium dioxide (TiO2 or titania) nanoparticles (TiO2NPs) with tailored morphologies are desirable for efficient photovoltaic applications. In this view, some thin films containing spherical TiO2NPs were prepared on indium tin oxide (ITO) and silicon (Si) substrates from [...] Read more.
High-quality titanium dioxide (TiO2 or titania) nanoparticles (TiO2NPs) with tailored morphologies are desirable for efficient photovoltaic applications. In this view, some thin films containing spherical TiO2NPs were prepared on indium tin oxide (ITO) and silicon (Si) substrates from titanium hydroxide Ti(OH)4 using the unified sol-gel, spray and spin coating method followed by thermal annealing at different temperatures (in the range of 200–650 °C). Samples were characterized using various analytical tools to determine the influence of annealing temperatures on their structures, morphologies, and optical and photovoltaic characteristics. A field-emission scanning electron microscope (FESEM) and energy-filtered transmission electron microscopy (EFTEM) images of the annealed films displayed the existence of spherical TiO2NPs of average size in the range of 3.2 to 33.94 nm. XRD analysis of the films showed their amorphous nature with anatase and rutile phase. Optical UV-Vis spectral analysis of the annealed films exhibited a decrease in the bandgap energy from 3.84 to 3.24 eV with the corresponding increase of annealing temperature from 200 to 650 °C. The optimum films obtained at 500 and 600 °C were utilized as electron transport layers to fabricate the metal-insulator-semiconductor solar cells. The cells' power conversion efficiency assembled with the spherical TiO2NPs-enclosed thin films annealed at 500 and 600 °C were 1.02 and 0.28%, respectively. Furthermore, it was shown that the overall properties and photovoltaic performance of the TiO2NPs-based thin films could be improved via thermal annealing. Full article
(This article belongs to the Special Issue Nanotechnology for Solar Energy Conversion)
Design and Implementation of an Intelligent ANFIS Controller on a Raspberry Pi Nano-Computer for Photovoltaic Pumping Intended for Drip Irrigation
Siwar Bellahirich
Dhafer Mezghani
Abdelkader Mami
Energies 2021, 14(17), 5217; https://doi.org/10.3390/en14175217 - 24 Aug 2021
For several decades, many countries have favored irrigation as a means of regulating, diversifying, and increasing agricultural production to meet the growing domestic demand for food, and even to generate exportable surpluses. As with most Mediterranean countries, Tunisia has inherited a long tradition [...] Read more.
For several decades, many countries have favored irrigation as a means of regulating, diversifying, and increasing agricultural production to meet the growing domestic demand for food, and even to generate exportable surpluses. As with most Mediterranean countries, Tunisia has inherited a long tradition in irrigation; thus, the management of the scarcity of water resources poses a very important challenge that is gradually increasing due to the effects of climate change undergone by the region and confronting the agricultural sector. Aiming at a new model of sustainable development, ensuring the optimization of water resources management, as well as the protection of natural resources and the environment, this work proposed the modern design of a photovoltaic pumping chain dedicated for drip irrigation, which is controlled using an intelligent neuron-fuzzy controller with an ANFIS architecture and implemented on a Raspberry Pi platform. Thanks to this design, the efficiency of the pumping chain increased exponentially to a value of approximately 95%, achieving water pumping optimization while exploiting renewable energy resources, thus guaranteeing the longevity of water resources, as well as the continuity of diversified agricultural production. Full article
Evaporated MAPbI3 Perovskite Planar Solar Cells with Different Annealing Temperature
Yi-Tsung Chang
Ching-Ho Tien
Kun-Yi Lee
Yu-Shen Tung
Lung-Chien Chen
Energies 2021, 14(8), 2145; https://doi.org/10.3390/en14082145 - 12 Apr 2021
The power conversion efficiency (PCE) of an Ag/spiro-OMeTAD/CH3NH3PbI3 (MAPbI3)/PCBM/mesoporous TiO2/compact TiO2/FTO planar solar cell with different annealing temperatures of PbI2 and MAPbI3 films was investigated in this study. The morphology [...] Read more.
The power conversion efficiency (PCE) of an Ag/spiro-OMeTAD/CH3NH3PbI3 (MAPbI3)/PCBM/mesoporous TiO2/compact TiO2/FTO planar solar cell with different annealing temperatures of PbI2 and MAPbI3 films was investigated in this study. The morphology control of a MAPbI3 thin film plays key roles in high-efficiency perovskite solar cells. The PbI2 films were prepared by using thermal vacuum evaporation technology, and the MAPbI3 perovskite films were synthesized with two-step synthesis. The X-ray spectra and surface morphologies of the PbI2 and MAPbI3 films were examined at annealing temperatures of 80, 100, 120, and 140 °C for 10 min. The performance of the perovskite planar solar cell at an annealing temperature of 100 °C for 10 min was demonstrated. The power conversion efficiency (PCE) was about 8.66%, the open-circuit voltage (Voc) was 0.965 V, the short-circuit current (Jsc) was 13.6 mA/cm2, and the fill factor (FF) was 0.66 by scanning the density–voltage (J–V) curve. Full article
Histidine Decorated Nanoparticles of CdS for Highly Efficient H2 Production via Water Splitting
Fumiya Tojo
Manabu Ishizaki
Shigeru Kubota
Masato Kurihara
Fumihiko Hirose
Bashir Ahmmad
Energies 2020, 13(14), 3738; https://doi.org/10.3390/en13143738 - 20 Jul 2020
Pure cadmium sulfide and histidine decorated cadmium sulfide nanocomposites are prepared by the hydrothermal or solvothermal method. Scanning electron microscopy (SEM) analysis shows that the particle sizes of pure cadmium sulfide (pu/CdS) and histidine decorated cadmium sulfide prepared by the hydrothermal method (hi/CdS) [...] Read more.
Pure cadmium sulfide and histidine decorated cadmium sulfide nanocomposites are prepared by the hydrothermal or solvothermal method. Scanning electron microscopy (SEM) analysis shows that the particle sizes of pure cadmium sulfide (pu/CdS) and histidine decorated cadmium sulfide prepared by the hydrothermal method (hi/CdS) range from 0.75 to 3.0 μm. However, when a solvothermal method is used, the particle size of histidine decorated cadmium sulfide (so/CdS) ranges from 50 to 300 nm. X-ray diffraction (XRD) patterns show that all samples (pu/CdS, hi/CdS and so/CdS) have a hexagonal wurtzite crystal structure but so/CdS has a poor crystallinity compared to the others. The as-prepared samples are applied to photocatalytic hydrogen production via water splitting and the results show that the highest H2 evolution rate for pu/CdS and hi/CdS are 1250 and 1950 μmol·g−1·h−1, respectively. On the other hand, the so/CdS sample has a rate of 6020 μmol·g−1·h−1, which is about five times higher than that of the pu/CdS sample. The increased specific surface area of so/CdS nanoparticles and effective charge separation by histidine molecules are attributed to the improved H2 evolution. Full article
Geometry Optimization of Top Metallic Contacts in a Solar Cell Using the Constructal Design Method
Jorge A. Ojeda
Sarah Messina
Erik E. Vázquez
Federico Méndez
Energies 2020, 13(13), 3349; https://doi.org/10.3390/en13133349 - 30 Jun 2020
Sunlight is a natural resource that can be harnessed by the photovoltaic conversion of sunlight into electricity-utilizing solar cells. The production of most common solar cells consists of a homojunction of a p-type and n-type silicon. The p—n junction is realized by the [...] Read more.
Sunlight is a natural resource that can be harnessed by the photovoltaic conversion of sunlight into electricity-utilizing solar cells. The production of most common solar cells consists of a homojunction of a p-type and n-type silicon. The p—n junction is realized by the diffusion of impurities through one surface of the wafer. Silicon wafers have a typical dimension of 156 × 156 mm2 and a thickness of 0.15–0.2 mm. Groups of 50–100 solar cells are electrically connected and encapsulated to form a module. The required area for interconnection does not contribute to power generation, and the performance of larger area devices usually suffers from higher resistive losses. In the present work, a theoretical model of the geometric arrangement of the top contact metallic electrodes branched network in a photovoltaic cell is developed. The network structure of the electrodes is obtained from applying the constructal design methodology by the minimization of the overall resistance. As a result, the optimal lengths and geometrical relationships of an electrode branching network with a branching angle are determined. A geometric distribution of the electrode network on the solar cell analyzed by the total resistance of every level of branching is defined. The top metallic contact network presents a tree-shaped geometric arrangement with the main objective of covering a generation area for an enhanced collection of the generated electrical current. The theoretical results obtained are expressed as the total voltage of the arrangement and the lengths of the branched electrode network. Full article
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THE MEANING OF LIFE ACCORDING TO ROTTING CHRIST
I once broke a tooth at a Rotting Christ show and when I was given the chance to have a chat with Sakis, I thought hell yeah, because I need to send him the dentist's bill. Luckily he has a great sense of humor. We chatted about daily rituals, philosophy, and good first impressions. Regardless of your taste in music or personal preferences we all agree that these guys managed to stay humble and true to their values. I picked Sakis' brain to find out how he does it.
Hiya! Sakis, thank you for taking the time to chat with us today,
I greeted him politely once again after we already had a mini chat off the record as he called me an hour ahead of our scheduled date.
It's an honor he said, humble as always.
Welcome to our dark kingdom, behind the sun.
We are both Greek so we did the interview in Greek, which was new to me and made me kind of nervous.
Sakis was really friendly though and made things easier.
I thought I should start with a meaningful question and save the jokes for later on.
We share the same mindset, Sakis and I. And we have the same tattoo as well based on that mindset, however, mine has nothing to do with the band or the album, it's just the way I aspire to live my life.
Sakis, what's the most important thing you had to sacrifice for your "Non Serviam" mindset?
My personal life, which sadly cannot be peaceful. I am someone who had to travel for 30 years, a troubled mind, someone who doesn't get to spend a lot of time with his kids. All these lead to a turbulent life.
It has nothing to do with the quality of relationships though. The worst part is that you don't get to see your kids as much as you want. That can really get to you. On the other hand, you hope that your kids will be proud to have a father who loves them, a father who creates something. You have to weigh everything, so I chose to go on, despite the hardships. To have a purpose. Some of us feel the obligation to leave something behind before we leave this world, so "Non-Serviam" is a big deal to me, as well as "Κατά τον δαίμονα εαυτού" [meaning: to be true to your own spirit]. That gives me the strength to keep going until now.
That was the perfect timing for me to ask my next question. My true Rotting Christ fans will be familiar with the quote, I thought to myself.
Sakis, if we "come from a dark abyss, and we end in a dark abyss, what do we do during the luminous interval that we call life?"
We live. Some like to live in the moment, others are idealists, there are so many sides of life and that's the interesting part. Because we all play a role here, we don't know what's right or wrong. But to me at least, the right thing to do is to have a vision, which may sound a bit "romantic" to some, or a waste of time. But you know, we all have to find a fairy tale, a dream. Otherwise, there's nothing interesting about life.
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Sakis, there are a lot of bands out there, with provocative names and controversial lyrics or artwork straight out from hell. (He laughed). Why is it that Rotting Christ always seems to get in trouble?
[The band has been arrested in Georgia, Dave Mustaine refused to perform on the same stage with them, and we even heard the phrase "list of unwanted people for reasons of national security"]
Because we are very active. We perform everywhere. It would be super safe to stay home but we don't. But, hey it's not such a big deal. That's a tiny portion of what we live. It's not such a big problem. The sad part though is that things keep getting worse. And it's a really bad omen, worldwide.
Where do you think that comes from?
Financial recess mainly. When there's financial well-being, everyone seems to be open minded. But when the struggles kick in, our fears come out, which leads to extremities. And extremities are the foreshadowing of all things evil.
I hope I'm wrong but if you look back at history, this is what happens. I read a lot of history. I'm not trying to sound wise or anything, by saying that, I just read a lot about history.
Let's lighten things up, I said, and I told him the story of the broken tooth at their show.
I realized that I had a broken tooth the next morning because when you are at a Rotting Christ show the energy and the adrenaline is so high that you feel nothing but the music.
Oh no!! He said. I'm so sorry! Ouch!
I reassured him that it was all worth it and that it's one of my best battle scars.
It's like a medal he exclaimed!
A metal medal, I said.
See, we are on the same page. Metal geeks, laughing at metal puns.
Everyone else gave me weird looks when I explained my mosh-pit battle-scars theory, but Sakis gets it.
But I didn't share the story just to show off my battle scars (ok, maybe 60% to show off my battle scars) I wanted to know when was the last time that Sakis went to a metal show and joined the mosh pit as a part of the audience, not as a performer.
Oh, all the time. He said.
I go everywhere, a different show each week. Unfortunately, I'm away on weekends so I miss out on a lot of gigs but when I'm here I always go to the shows.
I was going through your old interviews and I stumbled upon a statement that I really liked: Metal is the only and main cultural export of Greece. Would you like to elaborate on that?
Yes! As much as we want to think that we still export culture, we don't anymore. I'm not claiming that metal is everyone's cup of tea, but the Greek metal scene is very active and powerful. How many Greek metal bands are on tour as we speak? Can we say that about any other music genre? So, that's our main export. Maybe it's not the kind of culture that most people would want but we are independent and that brought us here today. We don't expect sponsorships. If you think about it it's a revolution. We are trying to enter a global scene that's based elsewhere. That requires double the effort but it's our honor.
Let's talk about rituals. Real life daily rituals. When you are not on tour, what does a typical day in your life looks like?
I've always been a deeply concerned individual. A thinker. I tend to ponder. But I'm also kind of stereotypically average. You'll find me on a train, at the IRS office. We all have needs and I tend to mine.
Do you wake up early? Do you cook?
Yes! I do now absolutely. That's the only thing I do differently now, I wake up early in the morning. I found that it's the only way to get things done. I used to wake up very late, I wasn't always that organized, but it's the only way to get a head start and get things going.
Saki, do you write music when you're not happy?
Yes! I don't really compose when I'm happy. I'm getting wasted. But when I'm sad, I start thinking. And creating music is my only way out.
Mixed feelings here Sakis. We obviously want you to be happy but we need your music as well, I said laughing.
We don't always need to be happy he said.
Life has ups and downs. We can't always be happy. It's the yin and yang, the black and white. It's all about finding balance.
What bores you to death? To the point that you don't get to it at all?
I hate bureaucracy. Worst feeling in the world. I just can't.
We can all relate to that.
So, we asked our readers to choose a question for you:
Do you have nihilistic influences? Nietzsche influences? [Nietzsche is often associated with nihilism, some people claim that his existentialism has nothing to do with nihilism others think it's the same thing, in any case, this is what Sakis thinks:]
Nietzsche is not a nihilistic influence! On the contrary!
I have been influenced especially on the latest album by heretics. People who have been blamed as heretics for going against the system. We are a part of the scene as well even though we don't prefer to rebel for no reason.
I go against the system when I see that there's no proper justice.
When something feels wrong. Now, who's to judge what's right or wrong? I'm only speaking for myself. That's the reason behind those influences. That's why I wrote the Heretics. Now, if that's nihilistic like our friend said, I don't know.
What makes a great first impression?
Being humble and honest. I really do appreciate that.
Rotting Christ was recently forced to cancel a show. They were not allowed to play for mainly religious and/or political reasons. They have already given plenty of interviews at the time, so I wasn't actually planning on taking to Sakis about that. But at the very last moment, I thought that maybe I should at least mention it, just in case he felt the need to touch on that, since our platform, MHF, could be used and utilized to voice such issues.
It's just sad he said. It goes against all human rights. It makes me sad, witnessing things like that taking place in the very same country that created the concept of democracy.
I fight for that.
You may not agree with certain people or certain concepts but that doesn't give you the right to take away their free speech.
Especially when we are talking about art.
Art is supposed to be a sanctuary for all of us. For the heretics.
Even for the lunatics.
What are we left with if they take art away from us?
The reason why we fight as a band is this: Freedom to speak our minds.
Yes. But such events bring us all together, right? I think you once said 'Metal Should Unite People" and in a way through that unfortunate event, it did.
Yes! Yes! That really makes me happy! It did bring us all together in an unexpected way.
I realized that there are so many of us!
I see a spark in the new generation's eyes!
Let's finish up strong Sakis! What makes you laugh, what cheers you up at the end of a long day?
Watching videos at the end of the day. Like Youtube videos, cheap funny videos to release the stress of a long day. It might not be substantial but it makes me feel good and I'm certainly not an elitist, just like anyone else I will watch and laugh at the most ridiculous things!
I thought it was time to let him go back to his funny videos, after all, it was very late and we all had such a long day. My day ended with an amazing chat with Rotting Christ so no complaints here. Except for the broken tooth, that is.
Until the next one,
Chelf
May 12, 2019 by the_chelf@yahoo.gr
Category: Interviews, MUSIC.Tag: chelf interviews, rotting christ interview
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Liverpool tipped to take drastic Salah action to avoid Pogba mistake haunting Man Utd
Ex-Reds hitman John Aldridge believes Liverpool may be forced to consider the sale of star man Mohamed Salah in this summer's transfer window, unless they can convince him to sign a new contract.
Salah has two years left on his current Liverpool deal and has been linked with moves to Real Madrid and Paris Saint-Germain. Indeed, a report in mid-July revealed new Real boss Carlo Ancelotti had demanded the club target the Egyptian amid talk of a fractured bond with Jurgen Klopp.
While further talks with Salah and his adviser over a contract extension are planned in the coming weeks, Aldridge has told sundayworld.com that Liverpool will not allow the 29-year-old to run his contract down and leave on a free transfer.
Georginio Wijnaldum did just that as he sealed a lucrative move from Liverpool to Paris Saint-Germain this summer. And Aldridge believes the club's owners will not let an asset of Salah's value leave for nothing.
"You can let it go to a year (left) on his contract, which is what they did with Wijnaldum and he saw it out," said Aldridge.
"Man United have done it with Pogba and if I'm Pogba, I don't sign a contract. Of course you don't. They've left it too late. You see it out and walk away for nothing. He will get £70million in his back pocket. It's not rocket science.
"United have left the door open for him to do that and from a Liverpool point of view, I hope he does!
"From a football perspective and a fan perspective, Liverpool have to do something (with Salah this summer). It's a game of cards and the players hold all the aces. If you let them get into the position with one year left, you are only going to get beaten in the card game.
"Liverpool need to keep all the best players and he is one of them. He is on big money, probably the highest paid player. Whatever he wants, they have to work it out between them.
"I wonder how much money footballers want at the end of their careers? I wonder how much cash people need to be happy and it borders on greed at times, but some players are very, very greedy."
Assessing Paul Pogba's best options in this summer's transfer window – Man Utd or PSG?
Aldridge calls for immediate Salah resolution
Another Reds player in a similar position to Salah is club captain, Jordan Henderson.
The 31-year-old also has two years remaining on his contract and little progress on extending his deal has been made.
Allowing players to run their contracts down shifts the balance of power away from the club and towards the player.
As such, Aldridge is insistent that a speedy resolution with Salah must be made to prevent a "big decision" becoming a necessity.
"Liverpool need to sort Salah's future out in the next few weeks, and if he isn't going to sign a new deal, then a big decision has to be made on what happens next," concluded Aldridge.
Liverpool have made one big signing so far this summer with the capture of defender Ibrahima Konate. But sources close to the club have suggested any new arrivals will depend on how much cash is generated from the sale of fringe players this summer.
READ MORE: Euro Paper Talk: Liverpool back in midfielder contact, but have problem to solve
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Bloomberg Names LA One Of 4 Cities In New Climate Challenge
Filed Under:Climate Change, Emission, Eric Garcetti, Los Angeles, Michael Bloomberg
LOS ANGELES (CBSLA) – Los Angeles was among four cities named Wednesday to join the Bloomberg American Cities Climate Challenge.
San Diego, San Jose and Portland, Oregon, were also selected for the $70 million effort by former New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg's American Cities Initiative to support and enhance a total of 20 cities' capacities to fight the effects of climate change and create environmentally sustainable solutions.
According to a press release, "Los Angeles plans to accelerate several of the City's primary climate goals around emissions reduction and energy consumption, primarily through investments in sustainable transportation options and a decarbonized building stock."
Bloomberg announced last month that Seattle, Washington, and Atlanta, Georgia, were selected for the program.
"The response to our Climate Challenge was overwhelming," Bloomberg said. "Cities all across the country put forward thoughtful and innovative proposals. Selecting the ones with the most ambitious goals — and the most realistic plans for reaching them — was not easy. But Los Angeles, San Diego, San Jose, and Portland all stood out, and we're glad to include them in the group of winners."
The American Cities Initiative is a $200 million investment intended to support policies that Bloomberg sees as critical. The cities participating in the climate challenge program will receive a suite of funds and materials to assist in the fulfillment of their individual climate action plans. Each city will also be partnered with a program liaison to help develop and ultimately pass legislation to curb climate change.
"Leadership on climate change has always come from cities, because our residents can't afford the costs of inaction and the consequences of delay. So it's up to us to look around the corner for them and take action now," Los
Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti said in a prepared statement. "With Bloomberg's generous investment, L.A. will be able to accelerate the bold commitments in our Sustainable City pLAn, uphold the goals of the Paris Climate Agreement, and continue to lead the world in clean energy innovation."
Garcetti's office said the city will receive a support package valued at $2.5 million, which will got toward a developing a carbon-free building stock; building out a network of transit projects by supporting the Twenty-Eight by 28 initiative to complete 28 transit project by the 2028 Olympics; increasing transit ridership; improving safety for pedestrians, cyclists, and motorists through street improvements; and planning a fossil fuel-free zone in the city.


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Thanks to the renewed efforts of a local grocery retailer and its partnership with Kissimmee city staff, about 100 families will be able to have a nice Thanksgiving dinner next week.
Sedano's, like it did last year, provided families identified by the city as the most needy with all the fixings, including 12 to 14-pound turkeys, for a full holiday meal Monday at Kissimmee City Hall. City commissioners helped distribute the meals with the help of Sedano's staff, who made sure to bring the turkeys a little later than last year to ensure they wouldn't thaw in the oddly-humid November warmth late Monday morning.
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PHILADELPHIA – Jahlil Okafor was suspended for two games Wednesday by the Philadelphia 76ers after the latest video surfaced of the 19-year-old rookie center fighting outside a Boston nightclub.
The ban comes a day after the 76ers ended a 28-game losing streak over two seasons with a home victory over the Los Angeles Lakers, their first victory of the 2015-16 campaign after opening with 18 consecutive losses.
Okafor has been involved with two altercations leaving nightclubs, the most recent after a loss in Boston that saw TMZ release two videos detailing Okafor punching out hecklers. He also was stopped on a bridge by police last month driving 108mph (173 kph) in a zone where 40mph is considered reckless.
The 76ers, whose 1-18 mark is the NBA's worst, will be without Okafor for games Wednesday at New York and Saturday at home against Denver.
"We have made the determination to suspend Jahlil Okafor for two games, effective immediately," the 76ers said in a statement.
Okafor, the third overall selection in this year's NBA Draft after a stellar college career at Duke University, has averaged 17.5 points, 8.2 rebounds and 1.6 blocked shots a game this season for Philadelphia.
Last Sunday, Okafor tweeted that "I own my choices" and he "doesn't want to be a distraction for my team" going forward.
"I hold myself to a higher standard than anyone else ever could and I'm not proud of some of my decisions over the last few months," Okafor wrote. "I own my choices both personally and now publicly. At this point I am cooperating and respecting the process I have to go through.


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What Episode Are We on in Vampire Diaries?
The current season and episode of Vampire Diaries
What has happened so far this season on Vampire Diaries
The upcoming episode of Vampire Diaries and what to expect
What happened in the previous episode of Vampire Diaries
Vampire Diaries fashion and style
Vampire Diaries relationships
Vampire Diaries theories and speculation
Vampire Diaries cast
Vampire Diaries crew
Vampire Diaries news
We're currently on episode 9 of season 8 of The Vampire Diaries.
The eighth and final season of The Vampire Diaries began airing on October 21, 2016, on The CW and concluded on March 10, 2017. Consisting of 16 episodes, it is the shortest season of the series. It premiered on Friday instead of Monday like the previous seasons. This is the second season to air on Friday nights at 8pm.
As of October 29th, 2015, the Vampire Diaries is on its seventh season. The most recent episode aired on October 22nd, and was titled "Best Served Cold".
The episode began with a one-year time jump, and viewers finally got to see what Elena looked like after she turned off her humanity. According to Caroline, Elena had become a "ruthless killer" who only cared about herself. Stefan was trying to get through to her, but it seemed like she was beyond reach.
Meanwhile, Bonnie was still dealing with the effects of being apart from Damon. She was seeing visions of Damon and trying to figure out what they meant. At first it seemed like Damon might be in trouble, but Bonnie eventually realized that the visions were just her own way of trying to deal with her grief.
The episode ended with Stefan revealing to Caroline that he had been spying on Damon and Elena. Caroline was obviously hurt and angry, but Stefan insisted that he was only doing it for her own good.
The upcoming episode of Vampire Diaries is titled "An Eternity of Misery" and it is set to air on Thursday, November 5th at 8|7c on The CW. This episode will be the eighth episode of the show's eighth and final season.
In this episode, Stefan (Paul Wesley) and Caroline (Candice King) try to figure out what is best for their daughters; Bonnie (Kat Graham) finds herself in a desperate situation; Matt (Zach Roerig) tries to help Tyler (Michael Trevino); and Alaric (Matt Davis) faces a new reality.
Make sure to tune in for what is sure to be an emotional ride as the series comes to a close!
In the previous episode of Vampire Diaries, Stefans desperate effort to resurrect Damon goes terribly wrong. While Bonnie frantically searches for the right ingredients to save Damon, Mystic Falls is overrun by a new breed of vampire that is even more dangerous than Klaus. Meanwhile, Caroline receives an unexpected visitor.
Vampire Diaries airs on The CW and stars Nina Dobrev, Ian Somerhalder, and Paul Wesley. The series follows the lives of Elena Gilbert, Stefan Salvatore, and Damon Salvatore, who are all vampire brothers. The show has been on for 8 seasons and is currently in its 8th season.
Nina Dobrev's character, Elena Gilbert, is known for her fashion sense. She is often seen wearing dresses from famous designers such as Tory Burch and Alice + Olivia. Her style is very chic and feminine.
Ian Somerhalder's character, Damon Salvatore, is known for his dark and edgy style. He is often seen wearing leather jackets and all black clothing. His style is very cool and mysterious.
Paul Wesley's character, Stefan Salvatore, is known for his classic and preppy style. He is often seen wearing button down shirts and khaki pants. His style is very clean cut and polished.
The Vampire Diaries is a supernatural drama television series that takes place in the town of Mystic Falls, Virginia. The show follows the lives of Elena Gilbert and her friends, who are all caught up in the world of vampires and werewolves. Elena falls in love with vampire Stefan Salvatore, and their relationship is a central plot point of the show. Stefan's brother Damon is also a vampire, and he becomes involved with Elena as well. Other relationships include Bonnie Bennett and Caroline Forbes (who become good friends), Matt Donovan and Tyler Lockwood (who become rivals), and Alaric Saltzman and Jenna Sommers (who are siblings).
What episode are we on in Vampire Diaries? Theories and speculation abound, with some fans convinced that the show is indeed on its final season. Here's a rundown of where we think the show is at, and what could happen next.
The Vampire Diaries is an American supernatural drama television series. It was officially picked up for the 2009–10 season on May 19, 2009, and it premiered on September 10, 2009, on The CW. The series is produced by Alloy Entertainment, Warner Bros. Television and CBS Television Studios.
The first season follows the story of Elena Gilbert (Nina Dobrev), a teenage girl who falls in love with a centuries-old vampire named Stefan Salvatore (Paul Wesley). Their relationship becomes increasingly complicated as Stefan's dangerous older brother Damon Salvatore (Ian Somerhalder) returns, with a plan to bring back their past lover Katherine Pierce (also played by Nina Dobrev). Meanwhile, vampire hunter Bonnie Bennett (Kat Graham) attempts to keep her friends safe from the vampires that surround them.
The series was given a full 22-episode order on October 21, 2009;[2] The CW renewed the show for a second season on February 16, 2010.[3] On March 17, 2011, it was announced that The Vampire Diaries would be renewed for two more seasons;[4][5] On April 26, 2013, however, The CW announced that the show had been renewed for a sixth season.[6] On February 6th 2015 it was announced that the show had been renewed for a seventh season.
The Vampire Diaries is an American supernatural teen drama television series developed by Kevin Williamson and Julie Plec based on the book series of the same name by L. J. Smith. The series premiered on The CW on September 10, 2009 and concluded on March 10, 2017, airing 171 episodes over eight seasons.
The story follows the life of Elena Gilbert (Nina Dobrev), a teenage girl who falls in love with a 174-year-old vampire named Stefan Salvatore (Paul Wesley). Their relationship becomes increasingly complicated as Stefan's unstable older brother Damon (Ian Somerhalder) enters their lives. Both brothers begin a battle for Elena's heart, while she tries to cope with the deaths of her best friends Bonnie Bennett (Kat Graham) and Jeremy Gilbert (Steven R. McQueen).
The series is set in the fictional town of Mystic Falls, Virginia.
Vampire Diaries news is a term that is used to refer to the various news and updates about the show that are constantly being released. The show has been on for a while now, and there is always something new happening with it, so fans have to stay up to date in order to know what is going on.


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Gadget:You guys are so going to regret ruining my jumpsuit! Wait'll you get my drycleaning bill!
Gadget: At last I have found the salesman convention, revenge shall be mine!
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GADGET: Batman, eat your heart out.
Monty: Gadget, my girl, have you ever flown a gunship before? Gadget: I think so, Monty. The PAH-2 Tiger was an odd-looking gunship than my AH-64D Longbow Apache.
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Gadget: The Forces of Isengual and Mordor march upon the Rangers.
Gadget: Mission accomplished: One "House of Mouse" videotape magnetically erased! My work here is done!
Gadget: Muridæ of the world, unite!!!
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Paperwork, Red Tape, and Pay Cuts are Driving Doctors out of the Medical Field
A sign of needed healthcare reform?
An increasing number of doctors are fed up with their careers and looking to take their medical expertise elsewhere. The misery is becoming so widespread that physicians have created a place to come together to talk shop and look for other work: the Drop Out Club.
The online networking platform was the brainchild of 6 former med school classmates who all left the medical field to pursue new careers. One of those former med school students was Rael Mazansky, who established the site to allow the group to stay in touch.
Today, the Drop Out Club has more than 23,000 members in 2012 countries, consisting of everything from doctors to med school students who have already figured out that the doctor thing probably isn't for them. [1]
The Johnny-come-latelies see what the seasoned pros have had to deal with over the years – even more so in recent years – and have already talked themselves out of the stress and into another line of work.
Doctors who go into the field out of a love of people or science spend less and less time pursuing those passions these days, as paperwork and administrative tasks gobble up more and more of their time. Reimbursements are dwindling, thanks in part to Obamacare, and malpractice lawsuits are always a concern.
"The environment has become very stressful, especially in obstetrics," Karine Kleinhaus told CNN. Kleinhaus had been a practicing OB/GYN who taught at NYU's School of Medicine. With the help of the Drop Out Club, she moved on to a job as an account executive with a biotech-focused communications and marketing firm. "It's not the medicine part of it but things like shrinking reimbursements and legal concerns on top of the long hours."
Kleinhaus now works as a divisional vice president with Pluristem Pharmaceuticals, a biotech company.
"I love science. My transition into biotech allows me to continue to use what I learned in medical school," she said.
On January 1 of this year, doctors were slammed with pay cuts after Medicaid returned to its old reimbursement rates, and a 2-year pay bump under the Affordable Care Act (ACA) that increased reimbursement 40% expired. Under the ACA, any primary care physician who treated Medicaid patients was reimbursed to the generally higher level of the Medicare health insurance program for elderly patients for a myriad of primary care services, but that only applied in 2013 and 2014. [2]
But even before reimbursement rates fell, 9 out of 10 doctors said they discouraged others from joining the profession, according to a 2014 article by The Daily Beast. The story noted that, at least at the time, just processing insurance forms costs $58 for every patient visit. This means that doctors have to increase their patient load, and that translates into less time spent face-to-face with patients. The ACA only made this worse. [3]
Additionally, with Medicare claims based on patient satisfaction, doctors are remiss to turn down demands for unnecessary and potentially dangerous treatments and medications, such as narcotics.
"There's growing dissatisfaction among physicians," Mazansky said, echoing Kleinhaus' concern about falling reimbursements and administrative requirements.
And then there's the insurance. According to the Houston Chronicle, doctors spend anywhere from $20,000 annually in low-cost states to $200,000 annually in high-cost states to protect themselves. [4]
For many doctors and would-be physicians, the paperwork and legalize and the inability to spend enough time with patients simply stops them from even trying.
"I realized in the later years of medical school that medicine would not be the career I wanted," Mazansky said. "I loved the science, but I knew that the actual practice of it wouldn't make me happy."
[1] CNN Money
[2] Forbes
[3] The Daily Beast
[4] Houston Chronicle
2 responses to "Paperwork, Red Tape, and Pay Cuts are Driving Doctors out of the Medical Field"
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They'll be better off actually healing people. No need to work for these elaborate systems designed to kill people.
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Tipler is a town in Florence County, Wisconsin, United States. The population was 205 at the 2000 census. The unincorporated community of Tipler is located in the town.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 43.1 square miles (111.7 km2), of which, 42.8 square miles (110.9 km2) of it is land and 0.3 square miles (0.8 km2) of it (0.67%) is water.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 205 people, 88 households, and 55 families residing in the town. The population density was 4.8 people per square mile (1.8/km2). There were 300 housing units at an average density of 7.0 per square mile (2.7/km2). The racial makeup of the town was 95.61% White, 1.95% Native American, 2.44% from other races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.44% of the population.

There were 88 households, out of which 21.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 55.7% were married couples living together, 3.4% had a female householder with no husband present, and 37.5% were non-families. 35.2% of all households were made up of individuals, and 14.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.27 and the average family size was 2.85.

In the town, the population was spread out, with 20.0% under the age of 18, 2.4% from 18 to 24, 22.0% from 25 to 44, 31.2% from 45 to 64, and 24.4% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 49 years. For every 100 females, there were 113.5 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 118.7 males.

The median income for a household in the town was $31,250, and the median income for a family was $36,250. Males had a median income of $25,625 versus $18,750 for females. The per capita income for the town was $14,406. About 12.2% of families and 16.0% of the population were below the poverty line, including 26.0% of those under the age of eighteen and 19.0% of those 65 or over.

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Towns in Florence County, Wisconsin
Iron Mountain micropolitan area
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Business to business marketing has become ever more complex. Endorsement by association with an influencer brand makes life simple.
Working with the right brand delivers instant credibility – it acts as validation for you or the campaign you have chosen to run.
There are numerous ways that you can work with influencer brands. One channel is co-creation of content – for example, insights, reports or surveys that have been developed with authors of authority, often academics or renowned journalists.
Influencer brands can help you and your content reach new, bigger and better-targeted audiences, providing endorsement by association for your organisation and its messages.
A brand like Lloyd's Loading List that knows, understands and regularly communicates with your audience, can effectively endorse you through its Global Freight awards, feature you in publicity, and ensure that the content you have created is seen by the right people.
Converting new accounts, especially larger ones, takes time, and ongoing relationships with influencer brands, for example with appropriate press releases, can help validate your brand and elevate your profile over extended periods, which may help nudge your prospects over the finishing line.
Trade awards, like the Global Freight Awards, are an effective and inexpensive way to keep your name in the public domain for a period of time, raise your profile with potential customers, and get invaluable independent endorsement. If you haven't participated in trade awards before, now is the time to do it.
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import argparse
import os
import re

os.environ['PYWIKIBOT_DIR'] = os.path.dirname(os.path.realpath(__file__))
import pywikibot
from pywikibot.data.api import Request

def converttitle(title):
    r = Request(site=site, parameters={
        'action': 'query',
        'titles': title,
        'redirects': 1,
        'converttitles': 1
    })
    data = r.submit()
    try:
        return list(data['query']['pages'].values())[0]['title']
    except KeyError:
        print(title, data)
        return title

os.environ['TZ'] = 'UTC'

parser = argparse.ArgumentParser()
parser.add_argument('page')
args = parser.parse_args()
print(args)

site = pywikibot.Site()
site.login()

listpage = pywikibot.Page(site, args.page)

if not listpage.exists():
    exit('not exists')

listtext = listpage.text

links = re.findall(r'\[\[([^\]|]+)(?:\]\]|\|)', listtext)
print(links)

for link in links:
    if link.startswith('#'):
        continue

    newlink = converttitle(link)
    if link != newlink:
        listtext = re.sub(r'\[\[{}(\]\]|\|)'.format(
            re.escape(link)), r'[[{}\1'.format(newlink), listtext)
        print(link, newlink)

with open('out.txt', 'w') as f:
    f.write(listtext)

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