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Italy allows 10 migrants to leave German Sea-Watch ship
Italy has allowed 10 rescued migrants on the Sea-Watch 3 to leave the vessel. Two pregnant women and two sick men are among those who have been given permission to disembark.
Italian Interior Minister Matteo Salvini on Saturday gave permission for 10 migrants to leave the German Sea-Watch 3 rescue ship.
Among the 10 were two pregnant women, three minors and two sick men. The group was allowed to disembark on the Mediterranean island of Lampedusa, which lies between the Italian mainland and the North African coast.
The Sea-Watch 3 rescued more than 50 migrants drifting in an inflatable dinghy off the coast of Libya on Wednesday, but Italy's populist government did not allow the ship to enter an Italian port.
Earlier on Saturday, the Italian coast guard had conducted a medical check on board, according to Sea-Watch spokesman Ruben Neugebauer.
The boat is currently waiting at sea near Lampedusa.
On Friday, several German cities had offered to take in the migrants, but it is the federal government that decides such matters.
EU dithers as Libya crisis looms
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Europe dithers as new Libya crisis looms
Salvini signs decree banning ship
On Thursday, Salvini, who is also the leader of the far-right League party, ordered Italian law enforcement to prevent the boat from entering Italian waters.
Earlier in the week, his government adopted a decree that would force nongovernmental organizations to pay between €10,000 and €50,000 ($11,327 – $56,638) for transporting rescued migrants to Italian ports.
Salvini's popularity has risen over the last year after he adopted a hard line against migrants, which includes closing ports to rescue vessels.
On Saturday, he announced on Twitter that he had signed a decree banning the Sea-Watch 3 from entering Italian waters.
"I have just signed a ban on the entry, transit and berthing of the Sea-Watch 3 in Italian territorial waters, as provided for by the Security Decree," he wrote.
The decree still has to go before Italy's parliament, where the coalition government holds the majority.
Salvini has said asylum-seekers sailing from Libya to seek safety in Europe should be returned — an order that is contentious under international law.
Sea-Watch has repeatedly said it would not land survivors in Libya as it did not consider Tripoli a port of safety.
Southern EU states call for 'burden sharing'
Following a summit, Southern European leaders on Friday called for a fair distribution of migrants arriving via the Mediterranean Sea, as the latest NGO boat carrying rescued families was denied a safe port by Italy.
The leaders of Cyprus, France, Greece, Italy, Malta, Portugal and Spain said the European Union should "guarantee effective implementation of the principle of solidarity and fair burden-sharing between member states."
Since 2014, more than 12,000 people have died trying to flee Libya for Europe via what the UN refugee agency calls the "world's deadliest sea crossing".
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Southern EU leaders criticize migrant rescue ships
Leaders of southern EU states tried to develop a common political and economic stance ahead of an EU summit. Migration was one issue on the agenda, with a call for rescue ships to give way to the Libyan coast guard. (15.06.2019)
Italy to fine NGOs who rescue migrants at sea
The Italian government has decided to impose stiff fines on rescuers who bring migrants into port without authorization. It also gave the interior ministry, led by Matteo Salvini, power to demand the payment. (12.06.2019)
Sea-Watch 3 migrant rescue ship released by Italian authorities
The German rescue ship has been released after three weeks. The vessel had saved migrants off the coast of Libya before it was impounded. (01.06.2019)
Italy accepts migrant families rescued by Sea-Watch ship
Rome had blocked a rescue ship from entering Italian territorial waters. But the coast guard then agreed to help families onboard and take them to Lampedusa. (18.05.2019)
Italy's Matteo Salvini wants hefty fines for migrant rescue vessels
Italian far-right Interior Minister Matteo Salvini's latest crackdown on rescue vessels in the Mediterranean Sea includes draconian sanctions for every migrant taken on board. Michele Bertelli reports from Rome. (17.05.2019)
Traumatized shipwreck survivors share their stories
Related Subjects Refugees, Migration, Italy, Sea-Watch
Keywords asylum seekers, migrants, migration, Italy, Matteo Salvini, Sea-Watch
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Opinion: EU chooses self-interest over compassion for refugees 18.07.2019
In the EU's game of "refugee bingo," far-right Italian Interior Minister Minister Matteo Salvini can only win. He has little reason to give in to states looking for lasting migration policy, says DW's Bernd Riegert.
Italy's Matteo Salvini shuts what was Europe's biggest migrant center 09.07.2019
The Italian interior minister toured the Sicilian center with politicians and reporters, calling it a haven for drugs, prostitution and violence. Salvini has said he wants to deploy military ships to keep migrants away.
EU ministers fail to strike deal on migrants 18.07.2019
EU interior ministers couldn't reach agreement on how to deal with asylum seekers rescued in the Mediterranean Sea. As the ministers held talks in Finland, the captain of a rescue ship at the eye of a political storm appeared before an Italian court.


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Category: Solutions
You may have had a bad day, and don't want to read or hear anything 'negative'...
It is necessary to make it clear that this message is in fact very positive
If you never spent the time to read a full article now is the time, especially since this explains why you are unfulfilled and how you can be empowered.
{tab=OpportUNITY}We are literally at the crossroads between complete tyranny and liberty. A necessary unfolding of evolution of TRUE spirituality is occurring simultaneously with the rise of tyranny and engineered chaos with the intention for governments to introduce so called solutions to the very problems they created, and this has become clear to most people now due to it's outright blatancy.
Our challenge is to be able to drop the fear and steer the course of the dynamics of these dire world occurrences like a ship avoiding an iceberg, and accelerate the unfolding of what should be and could be by dropping all denial by realizing what is really going on and how important it is to bring awareness to everyone about these issues.
{tab=Skeptics}
Even if all this were merely a theory, (which it is not) there is no reason why it should not be looked at with scrutiny... Our lives are not to be treated recklessly and be threatened with worldwide tyranny and destruction.
If a god created us as all religions state, he or she would not want us fighting each other.
We are simply trying to help everyone wake up to do the right thing, and then become change agents yourselves. - Everyone of all races, all ages, waking up in a multiplying effect...
If the worse comes to the worse, please try and stick to what is right, and know what is wrong, because we need to help each other, not fight and steal. We cannot have a repeat of what happened in Nazi Germany where nobody stood up to what was going on.
To finally have peace, we need a peaceful revolution.
{tab=Awakening}Awakening to to what is really going on, the true dynamics of our world is both like a loud, rude awakening, and a spiritually empowering awakening at the same time; a profound experience.
Are you going to take advantage of this opportunity and be a part of standing up against the manipulation and crimes against all of us or are you going to continue allowing and enabling your own enslavement? It may take time for some to break out of the conditioning where it has been ingrained in most people's minds to automatically dismiss this information because it's so different from what people are used to hearing, but just like how people learned that the Earth is indeed not flat, the public can be informed and learn about these truths as well.
Look around you at the beauty of the world, and feel the awe and wonderment of how incredibly amazing it is to be alive.
Many of us take it for granted as we go about our lives with business as usual, even though the state of the world seems to be deteriorating in a self fulfilling prophecy because the pain, suffering and misery makes us mentally weak and depressed, and since most people's lives are artificially made to be 'negative' (problems and stresses at work, at home, as people argue about mundane things, most of it caused by the systems of divide and conquer themselves, such as racism and poverty) but this doesn't mean that people have to continue assuming that conspiracy issues are 'negative' and are to be avoided like a bad TV show or bad video game... There is a real show, a real game that is being played, and we are all characters in it. The curious thing is, this game is real.
Governments clearly do not have the people in their best interests.
You've been lied to over and over, and now you want answers.
Because of the fact that this obvious, in your face urgent situation has finally given birth to an awakening that is now exponential, information we need to know that was otherwise previously called merely 'conspiracy theories' is peeking through the veil of the distractions, deception and resulting ignorance that has in itself played a part in enabling the immoral control and enslavement.
As a philosopher said in this quote "If we don't change our course, we're likely to end up where we're going" it is becoming increasingly apparent that business as usual should be off the menu!
We have been kept in the dark spiritually and technologically, forced to depend on oil and utility companies when we should all have solar panels on our homes and cars that charge efficient batteries. Greater demand for power such as factories and subways could use free energy technology, AKA zero-point energy. Meanwhile, solar flares and magnetic pole shifts pose a serious threat to take out the electric grid for decades. The solution which is to put ground resistors between the transformers is not being implemented. In fact, it's not even being discussed.
The many tentacles of the control system is a scientific dictatorship, yet no matter how devious the additives to food and water, staged or provocateur initiated terrorist attacks, UN funded wars of both sides, etc. people are now seeing through the lies and acknowledging the facts.
{tab=Truth}It only takes the tiny light of a candle to illuminate an entire dark room... It takes a lot of darkness to mask the truth so it is hidden in plain view. Conflicting religious beliefs are the main driven reasons for wars, but regardless of the fact that Judaism, Islam and Christianity were ALL founded on the old testament, the common sense way of being of having the simple philosophy of treating others the way you would like to be treated isn't embraced, and true morals lost amongst all the distractions and deception..
STOPPING PHYSICAL, PSYCHOLOGICAL AND INFORMATION WARS MUST BE OUR MAIN PRIORITY! The future is literally in our hands.
Challenge: a corruption and disruption exists due to the controlling bloodline families who have attained power through deceit for thousands of years creating a dependency in the manipulative establishments that exist only because we have been fooled.
Tax money is used to spread propaganda, to build underground bases to protect the criminals in control, to destroy proper systems of education and replace them with indoctrination centers which are designed to serve capitalism and the new world order, not creativity or spirituality.
Apparently, the government are supposed to be 'public servants' yet sadly, the reality is that we are currently serving them and this needs to change! -They are supposedly our servants aren't they?
As the destiny of humanity unfolds into fruition, we will see it ride the wave of what one would call 'truth', which is what IS, actually... irrefutably true, for the truth is bullet-proof, for quite simply, it is what is. You can have your own opinion about some things, but you can't have your own facts.
{tab=Powerless?} The so called global elite has admitted they are aware of humanity becoming aware politically. Hillary Clinton said there is an information war, and they are losing that war. Ask yourself: Would you prefer regretting not doing more to try to change things that affect every aspect of your life, or would you like to be truly fulfilled by knowing you did the right thing?
The future is literally in your hands, in all of our hands.
It is so important that this message gets out to as many people and as possible as fast as possible, for it frustratingly should be obvious to everyone that all our lives are at stake and that we CAN actually all help each other save the world!
We the people, good people, outnumber the malevolent enforcers of tyranny who have an agenda for world government, and those serving this 'evil' must take the right road as well and arrest the criminals conspiring within the government and other world control establishments responsible for numerous crimes.
The 'feeling really small and incapable' perception is an illusion, it's time for a REAL revolution! The only solution is this critical unity of spreading these important truths and good people coming together to help make the world the way it should be.{tab=Crazy?}These are not 'theories', and it is morally imperative to give serious warnings the benefit of the doubt, so don't believe the information on this website naively, verify it for yourself.
It's actually crazy to blindly ignore serious warnings without at least giving it the benefit of the doubt. It's also crazy that people (less and less) blindly laugh at and ignore HARD EVIDENCE such as the danish scientist that found Thermite in the rubble of the WTC buildings. It sure is crazy that building 7 was reported to have fallen on the BBC news in a slip-up BEFORE it actually fell, and then we have the 'underwear bomber' being intentionally let on the plane to be able to bring in body scanners in airports, further advancing the dehumanization which is one of the tentacles of the pixels of the big picture most people have failed to see due to the induced insanity blatantly inflicted upon humanity, genetically modified food consuming, fluoride and aspartame drinking, cancer inducing cellphone using people that pay for gas to go to work so they can pay for gas to go to work in lieu of demanding for the original efficient electric cars and having solar panels to power homes instead of buying food they could be growing themselves.
Seeing how much less effort and work it will take to make things right, compared to the stress and unhappiness, and even mass genocide that will result from not taking action and making playing a role in participating in common sense It should be a no brainer for us all to do the right thing, and research information that may conflict with previous views and conceptions, just like one should take seriously any kind of warning, especially if it affects to such a level. {/tabs}
To the awakened and aware:
{tab=Taking action} NOW is the time to take action!
Those who will be enforcing the new world (dis)order's tyranny will be the military and police, therefore it is imperative that they become informed about how they too are threatened by 'population control' and genocide... They too are being poisoned by the food and water (fluoride, MSG, bisphenol A, and now the air we breath via aerial spraying of barium and aluminum, AKA chemtrails -An informed society cannot be manipulated so:
Hand out fliers and documentaries.
Put up posters that have important and need to know information with website addresses on them while freedom on the internet still exists.
The following points should be addressed when speaking out and making posters and fliers:
There are certain families that have power over the entire world while the majority of people are powerless over their influence and control over all our lives. It's dangerous and intellectual bankruptcy to continue to allow this to continue!
The so called elite are openly calling for drastic population measures when the world is not overpopulated at all, we are all mostly crammed into cities and the majority of the rest of inhabitable land is used for corporate agriculture, when we should all be growing our own food.
Economies worldwide are being devalued almost simultaneously all over the world to cause civil unrest... And when protests occur, many of the videos are censored...
Anthropogenic (man made) global warming is a scam: Climate scientists, as well as the climate-gate emails can prove this to you, not Al Gore, with carbon tax plans.
Religions have been contrived to intentionally clash with others, causing divide and conquer, more problem-reaction-solution methods...
The arts are being cut from the education curriculum. Human creativity is being suppressed and limited in the education system... -Those making decisions clearly want us all to be nothing but worker drones, when the arts are connected with true spirituality and the soul.
All of this leads to the 'solution' being the military in the streets and total control over EVERY aspect of your life. People who refuse to believe that governments could be so evil say that this is all 'fear mongering' when the fear mongering is in things like engineered swine flus and staged terrorist events... Are you going to continue allowing this and regret it when it's too late? Or are you going to continue with business as usual and regret it when it's too late? Don't wake up in a FEMA camp, wake up NOW!
{tab=Crossroads}
We are currently at a crossroads between liberty and tyranny. The decision to face and wake up to what is really going on or not is the determining factor that will decide our fate. -There has never been a time in history where our fate is literally in our hands. Not just Humanities hands, but those who live today... It is our generation that has the control over whether the endgame will prevail, or if what is right will prevail over what is wrong. The illusion that this is a daunting task is only that... -An illusion, and when the majority of the uninformed public becomes aware like many of us have, it becomes quite clear that it will be much easier than we think to restore our world to the way it should be. - Peace and harmony. When it becomes obvious that we have all been manipulated to fight each other with racism, sexism, etc, and not be aware that it's the controllers with a selfish agenda to enslave us all that have orchestrated it all as they feed us bread and games. {tab=What can we do}
So, what can we do to get this out to the majority?
It's really simple: The only way humanity is going to obtain freedom, prosperity & true democracy is for society to be informed in an entertaining and empowering way, since society has been brainwashed into being drawn into entertainment to distract from what is really going on and to try to forget about their problems, which mostly are caused by governments and those with special interests themselves.
While the window of opportunity and the door of free speech is still open, It is therefore imperative that we spread the word NOW!
Make fliers, posters, call radio stations, burn DVDs of your favorite documentaries.
DO EVERYTHING YOU CAN!
We must use our creative powers to orchestrate a collective movement, but there is no time to be debating. There IS irrefutable evidence that if it is not known ASAP, we will continue to be manipulated by the powers that be, and shouldn't be able to threaten all life on earth and manipulate us all any longer.
We CAN change the path of history from a Prison Planet, back to the paradise it once was. - The time is now!
"Strength does not come from physical capacity. It comes from an indomitable will."
- Mahatma Gandhi
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Abolition of sign-on fee healthy for Nigerian football – Inyama
Sign-on fee was a major setback to the Nigeria football system, the administrator said.
The Chairman, Nigeria National League, NNL, Emeka Inyama, has described as healthy, the abolition of sign-on fees for players in the Nigerian elite league, Globacom Premier League.
Mr. Inyama said the policy if properly implemented would reposition the nation's football to a standard that players and clubs would be happy about.
The NNL chairman said on Monday in Umuahia that before now, sign-on fee was the major setback to Nigeria football system.
"The reason why sign-on fees constitute a major problem in the management of the Nigerian Premier League is that 90 per cent of the clubs are government-owned.
"It became very difficult for government to release large amounts of money to clubs at a time.
"'This is in view of other competing demands from other sectors like health, education and security among others," he said.
Mr. Inyama, the chairman of Abia Warriors FC, said his club was the first to abolish sign-on fees in the country, noting that the policy favoured both players and the team management.
"Before now, experience has shown that these sign-on fees are hardly paid to players by club owners and this actually resulted in problems between clubs and players," he said.
Mr. Inyama said the best way out was for clubs to pay better salaries to players and team management.
"If a player earns N500,000 or N350, 000 a month, it makes more sense than sign-on fees that are never paid," he said.
Mr. Inyama, whose club was recently promoted to the Globacom Premier League, said Abia Warriors abolished the payment of sign-fees since the 2013 football season.
He said the policy gave the club a better atmosphere to gain promotion.
Mr. Inyama urged the NNL to monitor the directive that clubs in the country should adhere to the minimum of N150,000 salary for a player.
He advocated that clubs should sign players for up to three years, noting that short duration adversely affected players' development.
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Men's golf closes out fall season with championship title
Tyler McDonough, Staff Writer|November 1, 2017
From left to right: sopohmore Joe Wolcik, senior Wilfredo Sanchez, junior Lucas McCubbin, sophomore Blake Hartford, and senior Nick Louy. Photo Courtesy | lionathletics.com
By Tyler McDonough
The A&M-Commerce men's golf team concluded their fall season with a championship title as senior Wilfredo Sanchez picked up his first individual tournament win Oct. 31 at The Classic at Firewheel in Garland.
Sanchez paved the way for the Lions finishing on top with a final score of 218 (73-68-77, +2).
"It felt good to finally get that first individual win," Sanchez said. "I feel that this semester I played pretty good in every tournament, but I couldn't close out. I had the lead after 36 holes and finally I played good enough to win by one stroke."
Sanchez was tied for the lead after the first couple of rounds but had just enough to win the tournament by one stroke.
Junior Lucas McCubbin placed sixth with a score of 224 (69-79-76, +8), and Senior Nick Louy snuck in the top 10 coming in at ninth place shooting 226 (73-77-76, +10).
Rounding out the Lions were Sophomore Blake Hartford who shot 227 (74-71-82, +11) and Sophomore Joe Wolcik (78-71-84, +17).
This is the Lions second tournament won this season out of four they have played, and the Lions have placed no worse than fourth this fall.
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Looking back at Indiana's complicated relationship with time: Why Indiana observes daylight saving time
The road to statewide clock changing was rocky, and the debate rages on. Here's how we got here.
Looking back at Indiana's complicated relationship with time: Why Indiana observes daylight saving time The road to statewide clock changing was rocky, and the debate rages on. Here's how we got here. Check out this story on IndyStar.com: https://www.indystar.com/story/news/2019/03/08/why-indiana-observes-daylight-saving-time-statewide/3092875002/
Justin L. Mack, Indianapolis Star Published 6:00 a.m. ET March 8, 2019 | Updated 3:33 p.m. ET March 8, 2019
An extra hour of sunlight isn't all it's cracked up to be. Stephen J. Beard, stephen.beard@indystar.com
Indiana's relationship with time has always been complicated
Good news, Hoosiers! The time has come for longer days and (hopefully) warmer temperatures.
That's right. Daylight saving time has returned, and soon the entire state will be "springing forward" and getting used to that hour of sleep they lost.
The big time change happens at 2 a.m. Sunday. At that time, 2 a.m. will instantly become 3 a.m.
But Indiana's relationship with time has always been complicated, and depending on who you ask, all the wrinkles haven't been ironed out of the statewide DST model we've used for the past 13 years.
Here's a look at how we got here, according to IndyStar archives.
Indiana spent decades taking a "do what feels right" approach to time. In the late 1800s, it was as simple as using the sun as your guide. It was noon when the sun was the highest, and people lived their lives between sunrise and sunset.
But the emergence of railroads and the need to coordinate clocks so folks didn't miss their trains led to the creation of "standard time" and four time zones in 1883.
In 1917, Congress passed the Standard Time Act, adopting similar time zones and giving the Interstate Commerce Commission authority over the boundaries. The law also ushered in "daylight saving time" for a few years before the concept was repealed by Congress in 1919.
But Indiana's "do what feels right" attitude held strong. Some communities went along with the repeal, and other communities continued to follow it.
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The years that followed also led to Indiana's eventual time zone spilt. From 1918 to 1961, the Indiana/Ohio border served as the dividing line between the Eastern and Central time zones. But the Interstate Commerce Commission shifted the dividing line west and cut the state in half in 1961.
That era would also see a controversial Indiana time zone bill outlawing daylight saving time — but lacking enforcement power — come and go in 1947. In 1957, a vote to make Central Time the official time zone of Indiana was ignored and ultimately repealed with the Interstate Commerce Commission's time zone shift in 1961.
In 1966, Congress shifted authority over time zones to the Department of Transportation, and the agency came up with a compromise that put most of Indiana on Eastern Standard Time year-round while the Gary and Evansville areas would remain on Central time and follow daylight time in the summer.
After some back and forth and one General Assembly override of a Gov. Edgar Whitcomb veto, the federal idea was approved by Indiana and signed into law by President Richard Nixon in 1972. That compromise would hold strong for more than 30 years.
Mitch's major move
Former Indiana Gov. Mitch Daniels (Photo: MICHAEL CONROY, AP)
After being elected Indiana Governor in November 2004, Mitch Daniels pushed for the adoption of statewide daylight saving time when he took office.
He made DST part of his economic plan and argued the "Indiana Time" compromise hindered economic growth because it was confusing for those outside of the state.
Daniels was able to gather support from key legislators, and in 2005, the Indiana General Assembly adopted SEA 127, which repealed the provision exempting portions of the state in the Eastern Time Zone from observing Daylight Saving Time.
It was a slim victory that saw the bill be voted down in the House not once but twice. The margins of defeat, however, were not large enough to sink the legislation.
Squeaking out a win
In April 2005, SB 127 failed to obtain a majority vote and was defeated 50-49 in the House of Representatives. Still eligible for a revote, three House Republicans switched their positions the second time around and provided a path for the daylight saving time bill to move to a conference committee vote in the Senate.
The bill survived a narrow vote in the Senate and went back to the House for a final vote on the version adopted by both the House and Senate conference committees. The legislation would again fail in its first trip to the House with a 49-48 vote.
But because there weren't 51 "nay" votes, the matter was brought up for a second vote and finally passed 51-49 after a group of legislators changed their minds.
Beginning on April 2, 2006, Indiana became the 48th state to observe daylight saving time statewide. We now set our clocks back an hour in the fall to Eastern Standard Time and ahead one hour in the spring to Eastern Daylight Time.
Six counties in the northwestern corner and six counties in southwestern portion of the state are on Central Time. Those counties switch between Central Standard Time and Central Daylight Time.
Call IndyStar reporter Justin L. Mack at 317-444-6138. Follow him on Twitter: @justinlmack.
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Kinetic control in protein folding for light chain amyloidosis and the differential effects of somatic mutations
Luis M. Blancas-Mejía, Alexander Tischer, James R. Thompson, Jonathan Tai, Lin Wang, Matthew Auton, Marina Ramirez-Alvarado
Light chain amyloidosis is a devastating disease where immunoglobulin light chains form amyloid fibrils, resulting in organ dysfunction and death. Previous studies have shown a direct correlation between the protein thermodynamic stability and the propensity for amyloid formation for some proteins involved in light chain amyloidosis. Here we investigate the effect of somatic mutations on protein stability and in vitro fibril formation of single and double restorative mutants of the protein AL-103 compared to the wild-type germline control protein. A scan rate dependence and hysteresis in the thermal unfolding and refolding was observed for all proteins. This indicates that the unfolding/refolding reaction is kinetically determined with different kinetic constants for unfolding and refolding even though the process remains experimentally reversible. Our structural analysis of AL-103 and AL-103 delP95aIns suggests a kinetic coupling of the unfolding/refolding process with cis-trans prolyl isomerization. Our data reveal that the deletion of proline 95a (AL-103 delP95aIns), which removes the trans-cis di-proline motif present in the patient protein AL-103, results in a dramatic increment in the thermodynamic stability and a significant delay in fibril formation kinetics with respect to AL-103. Fibril formation is pH dependent; all proteins form fibrils at pH 2; reactions become slower and more stochastic as the pH increases up to pH 7. Based on these results, we propose that, in addition to thermodynamic stability, kinetic stability (possibly influenced by the presence of cis proline 95a) plays a major role in the AL-103 amyloid fibril formation process.
amyloid fibril formation
kinetic two-state model
light chain amyloidosis
protein thermodynamic and kinetic stability
scan rate dependence and hysteresis
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Blancas-Mejía, L. M., Tischer, A., Thompson, J. R., Tai, J., Wang, L., Auton, M., & Ramirez-Alvarado, M. (2014). Kinetic control in protein folding for light chain amyloidosis and the differential effects of somatic mutations. Journal of Molecular Biology, 426(2), 347-361. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jmb.2013.10.016
Kinetic control in protein folding for light chain amyloidosis and the differential effects of somatic mutations. / Blancas-Mejía, Luis M.; Tischer, Alexander; Thompson, James R.; Tai, Jonathan; Wang, Lin; Auton, Matthew; Ramirez-Alvarado, Marina.
Blancas-Mejía, LM, Tischer, A, Thompson, JR, Tai, J, Wang, L, Auton, M & Ramirez-Alvarado, M 2014, 'Kinetic control in protein folding for light chain amyloidosis and the differential effects of somatic mutations', Journal of Molecular Biology, vol. 426, no. 2, pp. 347-361. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jmb.2013.10.016
Blancas-Mejía LM, Tischer A, Thompson JR, Tai J, Wang L, Auton M et al. Kinetic control in protein folding for light chain amyloidosis and the differential effects of somatic mutations. Journal of Molecular Biology. 2014 Jan 23;426(2):347-361. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jmb.2013.10.016
Blancas-Mejía, Luis M. ; Tischer, Alexander ; Thompson, James R. ; Tai, Jonathan ; Wang, Lin ; Auton, Matthew ; Ramirez-Alvarado, Marina. / Kinetic control in protein folding for light chain amyloidosis and the differential effects of somatic mutations. In: Journal of Molecular Biology. 2014 ; Vol. 426, No. 2. pp. 347-361.
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Mercedes Benz EQS review: A high-tech, all-electric executive rocketship
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Mercedes Benz EQS: Specs
Price: From $102,310 (U.S.); £105,610 (U.K.); £121,990 as tested
Power: up to 751 hp
Battery range: 350 miles
Charging Speed: 200kW
Top Speed: 130mph
0-60: 3.4 seconds
Smarts: MBUX Hyperscreen, ambient lighting, dynamic power delivery
There are already some gorgeous options out there in all-electric vehicle land, especially if you're in the market for a big, executive-style sedan. The likes of Porsche Taycan and Audi e-Tron GT are two EVs that immediately spring to mind. Tesla's Model S is another fine contender, but the new Mercedes Benz EQS takes things to another level.
What we've got here is a big and reasonably bulky executive saloon, which blends fantastic design, inside and out, mountains of technology, performance and range combined into one dazzling package. Naturally, this being a masterpiece of German engineering, there is a great driving experience.
Mercedes Benz EQS review: Price and availability
Various trim levels are on offer for prospective EQS buyers, and prices start at $102,310 for the Mercedes Benz EQS 450+ Sedan. Also available is the EQS 580 4MATIC Sedan (from $125,900) and the performance-tuned Mercedes AMG EQS Sedan (from $147,500).
The three cars are available in Premium, Exclusive and Pinnacle trims, with each one being more expensive than the last.
In the U.K. prices start at £105,610 for the EQS 450+ AMG Line, which is also available in Premium and Premium Plus trims. The EQS 450+ Luxury starts at £112,610, with a pricier Exclusive Luxury trim on offer for £7,000 more. Finally the performance-heavy Mercedes-AMG EQS 53 is available in two trims, Touring and Night Edition, which both start at £161,860.
The Mercedes EQS is available to order in both regions. U.S. drivers should remember that this car is one of the few still eligible for the $7,500 federal EV tax credit, but it won't stay that way for long. From January 1 price caps are being imposed that will push all EQS models off the eligibility list.
While prices are high, it does feel like you get an awful lot for your money.. Better yet, the Mercedes Benz EQS is the car that keeps on giving, even when you think you've seen and heard the best it's got to offer.
Mercedes Benz EQS review: Design and performance
If you're into sleek saloons, the Mercedes Benz EQS will tick all of the right boxes. Although it's a sizable thing at 205.3-inches long and wide too, with a 83.66-inch girth, the sweeping roofline keeps it reasonably low on the road, with a height of 59.5-inches. This is also helped by the way the big 22-inch alloy wheels cut up into the body line of the EQS, though lowlier models of the same car get 20-inch rims.
The outside of the car is as smooth as silk, save for when you're getting in and out. The door handles pop out gracefully and are illuminated for ease of entry after dark. The Mercedes Benz logo puddle lamps are wonderfully crisp and clear too. Aside from that, the EQS is smooth pretty much all the way around, presumably to aid its aerodynamic performance.
Meanwhile, the interior is where the real magic happens. There are fabulous, full leather seats, with the front feeling like your favorite armchair and the back ones boasting the softest headrests your head will ever touch.
There's a panoramic sunroof, an awesome Burmester surround-sound audio system and ambient lighting that really pops after dark. This can also be customized to the color of your choice, and can change dynamically. That means your driving atmosphere is akin to being in some kind of spaceship.
Our test car was a Mercedes Benz EQS 450+ AMG Line Premium Plus edition, a European model, which meant that it featured all of these design and trim treats, along with plenty of performance to match. These extras do add to the overall price, but if you can't do without the likes of a head-up display, remote parking functionality and even a gesture controlled cockpit then it's worth stumping up the extra cash for.
For a car that weighs almost 5,500 lbs the Mercedes Benz EQS feels more than capable — much of which is down to the 107.8 kWh battery and motor setup. The way the power delivery is managed is also hugely impressive, as is the smart way the car can dynamically adapt to road conditions if you wish. There's the option to drive it as is, or you can effectively train it to meet the needs of, say, a daily commute with all that entails. The EQS is so smart that it actually learns routes and remembers them for successive journeys.
Mercedes Benz EQS review: The drive
Given the premium price tag and dazzling array of tech and driving aids available in this car, it's well worth giving yourself a primer before you actually drive the EQS. Drive modes — Eco, Comfort, Sport as well as Individual options, are selected easily enough, with a column mounted shifter allowing you to get into gear.
For reversing duties the 360-degree camera is a boon given the smallish rear window of the car and its overall size. Even parking up close to kerbs frequently requires a button press to deploy the side-view cameras, just to ensure you don't grind those expensive rims against the concrete.
Once you've familiarized yourself with the cockpit controls though, the EQS turns out to be a breeze to drive. The steering wheel is big, thick and initially you wonder whether it might not be much fun to use. Drive for any amount of distance though and the wheel becomes a joy, as do the seats and general driving position.
You can, of course, move everything electrically to suit your size and preference. The hood does tend to drop away in front of you though, so it's worth either raising the seat a little more or keeping your 360-camera options to hand if you're looking to park up close to another vehicle.
Considering its bulk, the Mercedes Benz EQS also turns out to be hugely rewarding to drive at speeds across the spectrum. It's got the tendency to make you take it easy, simply because the ride is so silky smooth. You can select Sport mode and get some thrills from the drivetrain, and it'll do 0-60 mph in 6.2 seconds — reaching 130 mph should you need to. If you need faster acceleration, the Mercedes AMG EQS 53 model cuts that time down to 3.4 seconds, which makes it one of the fastest electric cars.
However, the real fun aspect of this car is just cruising around at legal limits and enjoying the ride. Four-wheel steering makes the car feel very nimble too, with a turning circle that is impressive given the size of the car.
As amazing as it seems, we actually found it quite hard to get the battery to run down over the course of the four days we had the EQS. Nevertheless, we regularly employed a range of drive settings, including Sport mode, as well as tinkering with all of the tech inside the car.
In Europe the car is rated up to 453 miles, but in the U.S. the EPA testing cycle lowers that number all the way down to 350 miles. Even so, that still makes the EQS one of the longest range electric cars.
The Mercedes Benz EQS can be recharged at speeds up to 200 kW, but find something like a more common 110 kW charger and you can be from 10% to 80% in a respectable 31 minutes.
Mercedes Benz EQS review: Technology
A major part of the appeal with the Mercedes Benz EQS is the technology that comes with it, most notably via the incredible dashboard. Central to this is the way you can personalize everything about the car to suit your own taste and requirements. The same goes for anyone else you might be sharing the car with you, such as your spouse. This is done with an initial sign-up process that lets the car 'familiarize' itself with you and other drivers.
So, the first time you get into the car you'll ideally want to spend some time going through the creation of a Profile. Once you've done this, the EQS will recognise you and tailor settings to suit. You'll even get a greeting when you get in and start the car up or, in another instance, benefit from a polite reminder if you get out of the car and leave your phone behind. It's all done using a very soothing voice too
There are plenty of options in this respect, with the car able to handle facial recognition, voice recognition and there's a fingertip panel on the center console if you'd rather sign in using biometrics. It takes a few moments for the car to digest your details, such as inputting samples of your voice, or building up the fingerprint data. However, the process is worth doing if you like having your EQS specifically tailored to your needs and interests.
Once setup, you can revel in the delights offered up by the Hyperscreen; a series of touchscreens that run across the length of the dashboard, including a 12.3-inch driver display and 12.8-inch OLED central screen.
There are seemingly infinite options inside the menus here, with sumptuous graphics and an ease of use that puts many rivals to shame. The passenger side section even has its own area that can be used independently of the main central infotainment area. In front of the driver, there's another customisable screen, all topped with a tweakable head-up display.
Mercedes Benz EQS review: Verdict
The Mercedes Benz EQS is a real success, especially in the 450+ AMG Line Premium Plus edition we've been driving. Thanks to a huge list of interior and exterior features, this is a car that just got better and better, each day we got to drive it. Our time with the EQS might have been relatively short, but it was certainly long enough to leave us with the conclusion that this is one of the best premium EV saloons out there.
There's so much to like about it. From the aerodynamic exterior curves through to the brilliant interior. Better still, the EQS is a real driver's car, with plenty of performance and a range of settings that can be tweaked to let you enjoy its charms even more.
And, while this might be an exotic, luxury vehicle and despite the size, it's also very practical. There are four doors, plus hatchback access to a sizable trunk that can handle 21.5 and 62.5 cubic feet. In that respect, the Mercedes Benz EQS should tick all the boxes for anyone wanting a premium saloon-style highway cruiser. While pricey, it still an exceptionally special car.
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Join us for our season fundraiser The Storytelling Festival of the Unexpected!
A night of short performances, stories and celebration.
This event is to raise funds, which support Luciole International Theatre's 2017-2018 artistic season.
You'll enjoy a traditional Belgian buffet provided by Cafe Brussels, which features Belgian and French specialities. The cost is $ 25.00 per person plus tax and gratuities. The bar will be selling several Belgian beers selected just for us and two different house wines.
No reservations are necessary. Tickets are available at the door.


Sugarland will be in concert at the 1-800 Ask-Gary Amphitheatre in Tampa on Friday, July 27th, 2012. There are currently no Orlando dates for the Sugarland tour.
This entry was posted in Concert and tagged Country, Tampa on March 10, 2012 by Orlando Concert Guide Staff.


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Governor Larry Hogan
Leadership in a crisis
We are living in a historical moment in time. For years ahead, researchers, historians, and analysts will look back on this time to study the coronavirus pandemic and how our leaders reacted to this crisis.
Working in the health care field during this time has been a tremendous education for me. Our team is rising to the occasion, asking for help when needed, and coordinating with the entire community of providers. If there is a silver lining through the COVID-19 crisis it is that the world is seeing that the people who deliver care to patients every day truly have been heroes all along. And in this crisis, my colleagues who are patient facing are answering the call to serve. There's a lot more work to do, but I am consistently proud and inspired by the members of our team.
Today though, I want to devote some focus to two elected officials who are leading through this crisis in impactful ways, one democrat Governor Andrew Cuomo (New York) and one republican Governor Larry Hogan (Maryland). Interestingly, Hogan and Cuomo serve together as Chair and Vice Chair of the National Governor's Association.
Both of these men are taking bold steps to combat the coronavirus crisis and save lives, but they are doing it differently. While they are taking many of the same actions like social distancing through stay at home orders, their styles of communication are different.
Both communication styles seem to be effective so far, so let's explore their actions to date and learn about the implications to the way we can lead.
Let's start with Governor Cuomo:
Photo Courtesy: Office of the Governor of New York
New York is the epicenter of the COVID-19 outbreak in the United States so Governor Cuomo has gotten a lot of national attention. Governor Cuomo has taken bold action on slowing the spread of the coronavirus. Cuomo instituted a program called, "New York State on Pause," which included 10 points to institute robust social distancing in the state of New York.
Governor Cuomo's philosophy is, "socially distant, spiritually connected." His daily press conferences almost always include two parts:
Data presented through a powerpoint presentation and
The modern equivalent of an FDR fireside chat
The data he presents seems to be intended to share how he makes decisions during the crisis in a transparent way. He shares with the viewers, targeted at the residents of New York State, what he is seeing and the implications of that data on hospital safety and lives saved. This is a powerful leadership tool. People are more likely to follow if the leader's thinking is presented in a logical way, helping followers see how the leader is "connecting the dots."
Lost in some leadership communication today is the vital emotional aspect of connecting, which Cuomo uses to give comfort and hope during this difficult time. I have particularly enjoyed learning about Cuomo's family, particularly about his mother, brother, and his children. He comes off as a son who loves and cares for his mother, an older brother who playfully teases, and father who embarrasses his children. Andrew Cuomo the "character" who is experiencing this crisis together with us is relatable and warm.
Combining both the logos (logic) and pathos (emotion) has make Governor Cuomo's press conferences a "must watch" during this crisis, which has the added advantage of Cuomo being able to control and manage his message directly, without the filter of the media.
See it for yourself – Here is a link to Cuomo's press conference from Friday, April 10:
Next, Governor Hogan:
Photo Courtesy: Patrick Siebert, Executive Office of the Governor of Maryland
Governor Hogan has also taken bold actions on coronavirus and was one of the first Governors in the United States to do so. Hogan took early actions to implement social distancing and ramp-up hospital capacity in the state, including being among the first to extend licensure to retired and out of state providers.
Hogan also communicates regularly, although not daily. His press conferences take place when he has something to say that is new and he usually delivers new messages clearly, bullet by bullet, in what amounts to the smallest number of words possible. Hogan has jumped in staunchly on enforcement, giving leeway to police to enforce social distancing and has made a public example of Marylanders who host private gatherings at their homes by tweeting their mugshots.
Hogan has taken his message, which is focused on delivering the truth and challenging Marylanders to do their part, to several news shows as well. He has answered questions at town halls televised locally and is starting to be known nationally for his willingness to speak up when states are feeling under-resourced by the federal government. Hogan's overall message is factual and hopeful, but only in a way that makes it dependent on the actions that Marylander's take individually.
See it for yourself – Her is a link to Governor Hogan's press conference from Friday, April 10th:
The lesson here is that leadership is not a one-size-fits all model. Styles, particularly in crisis communications, can be different and personal but still deeply impactful if it is genuine. Cuomo's discussions are longer, he sits down, giving it the feeling almost of being in his living room. Hogan's press conferences are shorter, more formal, and to the point.
Evident in both styles is the genuine empathy they each have for the people of their states as well as their own personal connections. Hogan was diagnosed at the beginning of his first term with cancer and has recovered, but his compromised immune system puts him in the "high-risk" category for mortality if he contracts the virus. Cuomo talks about taking care of his elderly mother and watching out for his health. Additionally, Governor Cuomo's brother, Chris Cuomo, was recently diagnosed with COVID-19.
At the end of this crisis, Governors Cuomo and Hogan's successes will be measured in how the residents of their state followed social distancing and ultimately in the number of lives lost. History will look back on this time assessing how leaders performed by compelling the residents of their states to follow social distancing and give the health care system time to catch up.
There is a ways still to go in this crisis. Thus far, though, Governors Cuomo and Hogan are earning high marks for their communication styles.


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Poolbeg incinerator operators may face action over hospitalisation of 11 workers
Eleven workers were hospitalised at the plant following the release of lime gas on Wednesday night
Stephen McDermott
11:02, 9 JUN 2017
Trucks at the Poolbeg incinerator as part of its 1st delivery of waste. (Image: Collins Photo Agency)
The operators of the Poolbeg incinerator could face action by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) over an incident that saw a number of workers at the plant hospitalised.
Eleven scaffolding workers were hospitalised following a routine test at the facility on Wednesday night, after a small amount of lime was released inside the flue gas treatment area of the plant.
The workers later attended St Vincent's Hospital, where all but two of them were discharged by yesterday morning.
Eleven hospitalised following incident at Poolbeg Incinerator
A number of investigations are currently underway into the incident, and the Health and Safety Authority (HSA) confirmed that one of its inspectors attended the plant at around 6am yesterday.
But the Irish Independent reports that they are asking Covanta - the US-based operators of the plant - to produce a full report, and that "further action may be considered" depending on the outcome.
The incinerator, which will process 600,000 tonnes of waste a year when it begins operations later this year, was immediately shut down following the incident.
It is not believed that any of those hospitalised as a result of Wednesday night's incident suffered long-lasting health problems.
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By WDFW
Razor Clam Digging BeginS Jan. 17
OLYMPIA – State fishery managers have given the OK for a second razor clam dig this month, this one scheduled from Jan. 17 through Jan. 24 on evening tides at various ocean beaches.
The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) approved the eight-day dig after marine toxin tests showed the clams are safe to eat.
Low afternoon tides the first few days will allow diggers to hit the beaches in daylight, said Dan Ayres, WDFW coastal shellfish manager. The best digging typically occurs one to two hours before low tide. No digging is allowed at any beach before noon.
Ayres noted the dig includes the Martin Luther King, Jr. holiday on Jan. 19, providing an excellent opportunity to sneak away to the coast for a long weekend of clamming.
Under state law, diggers are required to keep the first 15 clams they dig. Each digger's clams must be kept in a separate container.
Digging has been approved on the following dates, beaches and low tides:
Jan. 17, Saturday; 4:15 p.m., 0.1 feet, Long Beach, Twin Harbors, Mocrocks and Copalis
Jan. 18, Sunday; 5:02 p.m., -0.6 feet, Long Beach, Twin Harbors, Mocrocks
Jan. 19, Monday; 5:47 p.m., -1.1 feet, Long Beach, Twin Harbors
Jan. 20, Tuesday; 6:30 p.m., -1.4 feet, Long Beach, Twin Harbors
Jan. 21, Wednesday; 7:13 p.m., -1.4 feet, Long Beach, Twin Harbors
Jan. 22, Thursday; 7:56 p.m., -1.1 feet, Long Beach, Twin Harbors
Jan. 23, Friday; 8:40 p.m., -0.6 feet, Long Beach, Twin Harbors, Mocrocks
WDFW also has proposed another dig in late January, tentatively set to begin Jan. 30 if marine toxin tests are favorable. That dig is tentatively scheduled on the following dates, beaches and low tides:
Jan. 30, Friday; 3:43 p.m., 0.5 feet Long Beach, Twin Harbors, Mocrocks
Feb. 1, Sunday; 5:15 p.m., 0.0 feet, Long Beach, Twin Harbors, Mocrocks
Feb. 2, Monday; 5:53 p.m., -0.1 feet, Long Beach, Twin Harbors
Feb. 3, Tuesday; 6:27 p.m., -0.1 feet, Long Beach, Twin Harbors
Feb. 4, Wednesday; 6:59 p.m., 0.0 feet, Long Beach, Twin Harbors
Feb. 5, Thursday; 7:30 p.m., 0.2 feet, Long Beach, Twin Harbors
Feb. 6, Friday; 8:00 p.m., 0.5 feet, Long Beach, Twin Harbors
All diggers age 15 or older must have an applicable 2014-15 Fishing License to harvest razor clams on any beach. Licenses, ranging from a three-day razor clam license to an annual combination Fishing License, are available on WDFW's website at https://fishhunt.dfw.wa.gov and from license vendors around the state.
WDFW has razor clam recipes as well as advice on digging and cleaning clams on its webpage at http://wdfw.wa.gov/fishing/shellfish/razorclams/ .
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Arias in Concert
December 7 to 9
From 7 to 9 December, Stingray Brava will broadcast three unprecedented concerts where singers will take centre stage. Friday evening soprano Cheryl Studer will perform Mozart arias in the very first edition of the yearly Europakonzert by the Berlin Philharmonic. The next day, we wave goodbye to Christa Ludwig during a farewell concert in Vienna, in which the soprano presents a tribute to this historic city of music. The weekend will be closing on Sunday from the Odeonsplatz in Munich, where tenor Rolando Villazón and baritone Thomas Hampson will shine in works by Richard Wagner and Giuseppe Verdi!
Friday, December 7 at 21:00 | Europakonzert 1991: Prague
The Berlin Philharmonic, led by maestro Claudio Abbado, perform their first Europakonzert in Prague in 1991. Since then, the founding of the orchestra on May 1st in 1882 is annually celebrated with a concert in a European city of cultural significance. Soloists in this first edition are soprano Cheryl Studer and pianist Bruno Canino. On the program are various works by W.A. Mozart, like the overture and a selection of arias from the opera "Don Giovanni", his Symphony No. 29 (K. 201), Scena and Rondo for Soprano and piano forta obligato and Orchestra (K. 505) and the Symphony No. 35 (K. 385), nicknamed "Haffner".
Saturday, December 8 at 21:00 | Christa Ludwig - Tribute to Vienna
Christa Ludwig offers a last performance before taking her leave of the opera and concert stage. In a final Lieder recital from the Wiener Musikverein, honouring the city that has seen her greatest triumphs and that has been her spiritual home, Ms. Ludwig performs a select repertoire of Beethoven, Schubert, Mahler and Wolf. She had given her first recital at this historic venue in 1965, only six years after her debut at the Metropolitan Opera. Now, before a huge audience of understandably adoring classical music lovers, she returns to the stage of numerous solo triumphs with a carefully chosen program of Lieder. Ludwig is accompanied by pianist Charles Spencer. The concert takes place at the Wiener Musikverein in 1994.
Sunday, December 9 at 21:00 | Klassik am Odeonsplatz - Wagner and Verdi
Rolando Villazón (tenor), Thomas Hampson (baritone), Bavarian Radio Symphony Orchestra & Chorus, conductor: Yannick Nézet-Séguin. Works by Richard Wagner and Giuseppe Verdi, the two giants of 19th-century opera. The Odeon Square is one of the most beautiful places in Munich, surrounded by the Munich Palace, the Feldherrnhalle (Field Marshal's Hall) and the Theatiner Church. The surrounding historic buildings distinguish this location as an open-air arena with excellent acoustics for about 8,000 spectators. The square is named after a popular concert hall, the Odeon, which was built by Ludwig I of Bavaria in the early 19th century. "Klassik am Odeonsplatz" is a summer highlight in the musical life of the Bavarian capital.


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Q: apply drop shadow to border-top only? How do you apply a drop shadow to a specific border edge?
For example, I have the following code:
header nav {
    border-top: 1px solid #202020;
    margin-top: 25px;
    width: 158px;
    padding-top:25px;
}

I want a drop shadow (1px 1px 1px #cdcdcd) applied only to border-top.
What's the best way to achieve this?
EDIT
This is essentially what I'm looking for
div {
    border-top: 1px solid #202020;
    margin-top: 25px;
    margin-left:25px;
    width: 158px;
    padding-top:25px;
    -webkit-box-shadow: 0px 1px 1px rgba(50, 50, 50, 0.75);
    -moz-box-shadow:    0px 1px 1px rgba(50, 50, 50, 0.75);
    box-shadow:         0px 1px 1px rgba(50, 50, 50, 0.75);
}

However, the shadow seems to be impacted by the padding. Is there anyway to attach the shadow to the border alone without adjusting the padding?

A: Something like this?

div {
  border: 1px solid #202020;
  margin-top: 25px;
  margin-left: 25px;
  width: 158px;
  height: 158px;
  padding-top: 25px;
  -webkit-box-shadow: 0px -4px 3px rgba(50, 50, 50, 0.75);
  -moz-box-shadow: 0px -4px 3px rgba(50, 50, 50, 0.75);
  box-shadow: 0px -4px 3px rgba(50, 50, 50, 0.75);
}

A: I find using these interactive tools help visualize what's happening, and whats possible
http://css3gen.com/box-shadow/
http://www.cssmatic.com/box-shadow
http://css3generator.com/
Edit: Check out the other tools for experimenting with the other generators and combinations. I have to remind myself sometimes that just because you can, doesn't mean you should - its easy to get carried away!

A: The simple answer is that you can't. box-shadow applies to the whole element only. You could use a different approach and use ::before in CSS to insert an 1-pixel high element into header nav and set the box-shadow on that instead.

A: In case you want to apply the shadow to the inside of the element (inset) but only want it to appear on one single side you can define a negative value to the "spread" parameter (5th parameter in the second example).
To completely remove it, make it the same size as the shadows blur (4th parameter in the second example) but as a negative value.
Also remember to add the offset to the y-position (3rd parameter in the second example) so that the following:
box-shadow:         inset 0px 4px 3px rgba(50, 50, 50, 0.75);

becomes:
box-shadow:         inset 0px 7px 3px -3px rgba(50, 50, 50, 0.75);

Check this updated fiddle: http://jsfiddle.net/FrEnY/1282/ and more on the box-shadow parameters here: http://www.w3schools.com/cssref/css3_pr_box-shadow.asp

A: Multiple box shadows did it for me.
box-shadow:
        inset 0 -8px 4px 4px rgb(255,255,255),
        inset 0 2px 4px 0px rgba(50, 50, 50, 0.75);

http://jsfiddle.net/kk66f/

A: .item .content{
    width: 94.1%;
    background: #2d2d2d;
    padding: 3%;
    border-top: solid 1px #000;
    position: relative;
}
.item .content:before{
      content: "";
      display: block;
      position: absolute;
      top: 0px;
      left: 0;
      width: 100%;
      height: 1px;
      -webkit-box-shadow: 0px 1px 13px rgba(255,255,255,1);
      -moz-box-shadow: 0px 1px 13px rgba(255,255,255,1);
      box-shadow: 0px 1px 13px rgba(255,255,255,1);
      z-index: 100;
}

I am like using something like it for it.

A: My solution for adding a shadow to the top of a box only:

body {
  background-color:lightgray;
}
.box {
    box-shadow: rgb(0 0 0 / 50%) 0px -6px 6px -6px;
    padding:10px;
    margin-top:10px;
    background-color:white;
}

Box with top shadow

If you want a bottom shadow, just do:
box-shadow: 0 6px 6px -6px rgb(0 0 0 / 50%)

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Home Music Electronic Jason Kao Hwang and J.A. Deane's "Uncharted Faith" symbolizes friendship and perseverance
Jason Kao Hwang and J.A. Deane's "Uncharted Faith" symbolizes friendship and perseverance
Dodie Miller-Gould
"Uncharted Faith," the new recording by the duo of Jason Kao Hwang and J.A. Deane is set for release Oct. 1, 2022. The way the project came about, and especially the way in which it was finished, and the circumstances of its completion, provide lessons in friendship and fortitude that are difficult to come by in times of national tragedies and world pandemics.
Jason Kao Hwang and J.A. Deane: a likely duo in unlikely circumstances
The sad fact of "Uncharted Faith" is that it was completed before J.A. Deane could see it finished. He revealed the state of his illness to Hwang before they were finished with the work of the album, but Hwang finished the project.
Deane, also known as "Dino," to his friends, had suffered the loss of his life partner, Colleen Mulvihill in 2019. After that tragedy, he left Denver to live in the woods of rural Cortez, Colorado with his two dogs. There, he finished a book, titled "Becoming Music, Conduction & Improvisation as forms of QiGong." He sent Hwang a copy in 2020. Hwang responded by sending Deane copies of his musical recordings. The two decided to collaborate on a musical project – – despite the pandemic.
On "Uncharted Faith" Hwang plays a Tucker Barrett solid-body violin. Deane contributes electronics such as Sensei Morph touch controller, Spacecraft granular synthesizer software, Akai MPC Live Digital Audio Workstation. The equipment sounds high-tech, but the themes the instruments are used to create are timeless.
In six songs, and almost 50 minutes, the Hwang and Deane create enthralling soundscapes that become more poignant considering the duo's backstory. Of particular interest are "Parallel Universe," one of the shorter songs on the recording that sets the tone for the "futuristic" feel of the recording. "Uncharted Faith," the title track, is the longest song at almost 20 minutes. It elevates and engages listeners. For some audiences, there may be more than one moment of "How did they do that?"
On July 11, Deane wrote to Hwang: "I have been avoiding this because I didn't want it to negatively shade your contribution to what is probably going to be the final project of my life. I am honored that it will be with you. I have stage four throat cancer."
According to Hwang, Deane had a "concrete belief in the spirit world," and had been in touch with Colleen several times through a medium. He decided not to receive treatment, and instead stated that, "I am making a conscious journey to transition."
While the end of Hwang and Deane's partnership is sad, a listener cannot help but hearing triumph in the moods and movements provided on "Uncharted Faith."
To learn more about Hwang, visit: http://jasonkaohwang.com; for more information about Deane, visit: http://jadeane.com
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Jhené Aiko is pouring her feelings – and anger – into her new music. For her first release of 2019, she drops the track "Triggered (freestyle)," and she's big mad at an ex. Given the song's subject matter, of course, everyone is looking at Jhené's ex-boyfriend Big Sean sideways and figuring her vitriol is directed toward him. Aiko claims that isn't the case, however, but we happen to think she needs more people.
The diminutive songstress does not hold back on the song that she calls, "a moment of talking s**t out of frustration and passion." Her sweet voice belies the venom in lyrics like, "You are my enemy, you are no friend of mine, muhf**ka / You muhf**king right, you muhf**king right I'm bitter / You muhf**king right I'm triggered." But after calling him everything but a child of God, she soon admits that she wishes he was still around. "Fall back eventually / Please call me back eventually / Fall back into me," she pleads. Jhené is a woman torn between hate, love and lust, which is a strange albeit familiar place to find yourself in after a breakup as you wrestle with your emotions. One minute she wants to kiss his face and the next she's ready to catch a case.
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As if business owners didn't have enough to worry about, they must now add Affordable Care Act compliance to their growing list of concerns. Here's a rundown on the various requirements which employers are responsible.
A Summary of Benefit Coverage must be distributed to employees within a timely fashion, as mandated by the Affordable Care Act, for open enrollment, initial enrollment, special enrollment and upon request. This requirement applies to businesses of all sizes.
Employers must notify employees if plan qualifies for Grandfathered status. To maintain status as a grandfathered health plan, it must include a statement, in any plan materials provided to a participant or beneficiary, describing the benefits provided under the plan or health insurance coverage. (Grandfathered status is significant because those plans do not have to comply with certain requirements, including costly plan requirements, under Health Care Reform. However, a plan may lose its "grandfathered" status if it makes certain significant changes.) Again, this requirement applies to businesses of all sizes.
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Medical Loss Ration Rebates – Did you get a medical loss ration refund? Do you know how to distribute the money to employees? Ex-employees? What if the amount of a premium rebate is de minimis? Medical loss ration variables include small or large group, fully-insured vs. self-funded, and pre- or post-tax.
Small Business Tax Credit – Don't get too excited about this one. The credit is minimal and there are whispers of IRS audit targeting companies claiming the credit. However, for a low skilled, lower wage work force, it could be a win. Eligible employers are those with fewer than 25 full-time equivalent employees (FTEs) for the taxable year.
90 Day Waiting Period Limitation applies to all employers.
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Visit Healtcare.gov to view model notices, as well as other resources for employers.
According to a study cited by America's Health Insurance Plans (AHIP), it is estimated that in 2014, restrictions on age rating could result in premium increases up to 42 percent for people aged 21 to 29 and up to 31 percent for people aged 30 to 39. In addition to age rating restrictions, Affordable Care Act also imposes new taxes, fees, and required benefits that could result in further premium increases.
In most states, Individual Medical premiums will soar for the under-50 crowd, including the vast majority who maintained continuous coverage and stayed in good health. Some of those people simply cannot afford the requirements of Affordable Care Act, and in 2014 will drop their health insurance. Expect to see insurers significantly limiting the choices of doctors and hospitals available to consumers in an attempt to control costs.
What should employers do? Be proactive. Several options exist ranging from accepting the plan modifications and absorbing the price increase to dropping coverage altogether, or, evaluating Professional Employer Group (PEO) options, etc. Working with a highly qualified broker or human resource consultant is recommended for businesses who are newly venturing into Affordable Care Act territory.
Either you or your consultant (preferably both) should have access to a human resource library, an online portal with regular, if not daily, updates on healthcare reform as well as other benefit and human resource topics. New regulations seem to come out daily, staying atop of the issues could save your business thousands of dollars in potential fines. What you don't know could cost you dearly.
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Information sought about Operation Apostle
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Liberation Day, 8th May 1945. Outside Adresseavisen in Nordre gate, Trondheim. Photo: Trondheim city archive / Schrøder. CC BY 2.0
Posted By: Pieter Wijnen 19. February 2019
Information sought about Operation Apostle in Oslo
The Royal Air Force launched Operation Apostle in Oslo after the liberation in 1945. The son of one of the participants is seeking information pertinent to the normalisation operation. Norway Today have, therefore, chosen to publish Peter Rees' plea.
Dear Readers, Norway Today
Operation Apostle
"Forces Variety"
American Concert Hall 14th October 1945
The Royal Air Force in Oslo August to November 1945
Following «Operation Doomsday», the liberation of Norway after VE Day in Europe, 8th May 1945, «Operation Apostle» was implemented on 12th May 1945.
The operation was to re-establish civil and normal life for the Norwegians whilst there were still large numbers of German troops, some 172,000 still occupying parts of the country.
The formal German surrender had not been recognised by Germans in Norway or their Quisling collaborators, some fought on. The Norwegian government and King Haakon and the Royal Family returned to Norway on 7th June 1945 as slowly and gradually the British army of liberation helped to restore civil order. Norwegians and the occupying British forces were assisted by MILORG, the military resistance to help Norway return to a relatively normal life.
My father, Royal Air Force Band Sergeant Harry Rees arrived in Norway on 8th August 1945, about 4 months before I was born. He was based close to the Royal Palace in Oslo. He was responsible for providing entertainment for the occupying UK and senior Norwegian military personnel.
Sergeant Henry Rees, RAF. Photo: Private.
Information about Oslo
As his only surviving child, I am trying to discover as much as possible about Operation Apostle, about exactly where he might have been billeted and what he did during the period of his deployment in Oslo. He left on or about 26th of November 1945, shortly after I was born.
I would welcome any information about Oslo between August and November 1945, about the RAF bands that played and entertained service personnel, about exactly what life was like during that period. I am especially interested in any photographs or documentation from that period.
Peter Rees
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Risk assets pared recent gains following the U.S. Trade Representative's (USTR) announced list of tariffs on an additional $200 billion worth of Chinese imports. This latest announcement has increased our likelihood of potential for escalation.
While the risks have increased, we do not believe that we are in the midst of a trade war yet.
We recommend that investors continue to position themselves with the expectations of continued positive developments in the economic and corporate earnings environment, but expect trade related concerns to dominate headlines.
Global equity markets moved lower Wednesday (July 11, 2018) following uncertainties related to the latest announcement from the USTR outlining $200 billion of Chinese goods likely to be subject to 10% tariffs in the latest turn in the ongoing U.S.-China trade spat. Despite heightened media attention surrounding the USTR's announcement, we still expect cooler heads to prevail in the ongoing trade dialogue. That said, we believe that the risks related to rapid escalation towards a full blown trade war have increased somewhat relative to our published view on July 5.
Table 1. How could this situation play out?
Source: Wells Fargo Investment Institute, July 11, 2018.
In general, we expect a scenario of prolonged negotiations (our base case scenario) to prevail with periods of heightened optimism (quick resolution) and excessive pessimism (rapid escalation) to play out over time as outlined in our prior report.
Does the USTR's announcement mean that we're in a trade war now?
No. Negotiations in May failed to achieve President Trump's goals regarding intellectual property and trade deficit concerns, and in June he telegraphed that he would raise the stakes. A U.S. attempt to restart negotiations on June 15 did not produce new negotiations-thus the follow-through on the U.S. threat to increase pressure with new tariffs on China.
By contrast, the most serious economic consequences from trade disputes occur when countries place tariffs across all goods with the goal of cutting off trade. Such prohibitively high rates might need to be 50% or higher. We believe that scenario would look more like a trade war. The current circumstance is not so severe, and its incremental and measured character is still consistent with pressure to negotiate. The issues in question have been discussed for decades in multilateral forums but in vain. A negotiated solution on such difficult questions likely requires additional pressure. The worst scenario does not yet appear to us to be either imminent or inevitable.
We would become concerned if 1) the two countries move closer to prohibitive tariff rates on all goods or 2) the two countries cut off foreign investment or devalue their currencies sharply. As this week's announcement moves to broaden the set of goods included in tariffs, we modestly raise the probability of a trade war (see Table 1), the most unfavorable outcome. In our July 5 report, we discuss the potential economic outcomes under the three scenarios.
What should investors do now? Should they just sit tight and simply wait it out?
Often during a highly visible negotiation, all that we can do is simply wait to see how things play out and take action if/when the facts change. We expect cooler heads to prevail, but anticipate both positive and negative surprises as Beijing and Washington look to save face while at the same time achieving their trade related agendas.
For now, the U.S. and Chinese economies continue to post solid growth, and the pace of global trade is still strong. We recommend that investors continue to position themselves with the expectation of continued positive developments in the economic and corporate earnings environment, but expect trade related concerns to dominate headlines and drive higher levels of market uncertainty. We recommend that investors use periods of uncertainty to rebalance their portfolios; we see opportunity in U.S. stocks, particularly in cyclical sectors, and high quality corporate bonds.
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If "November" and "turkey" have become a little too synonymous for you, you're lucky to have the option of some good ol' fried chicken at Cube. It's available only until Wednesday, November 24 – and if you don't catch it now, you can expect to see it again in about a year.
The recipe is of the Tuscan variety and for $23 you get a a half-chicken chock with lemon wedge, Maple Roasted windrose Farm White Acorn Squash and sauteed McGrath Pea Tendrils. This isn't your usual, butter-filled entree but rather a zesty, juicy bird that packs a punch; red pepper flakes are in the batter. The fluffy breading crumbles beautifully under the weight of your knife (should you feel like sharing) and between your jowls to reveal an extremely tender, semi-boneless masterpiece by Executive Chef Erin Eastland.
While you're at Cube, don't forget a custom cheese-salumi plate of your choosing and glass of wine to start. It's always a delightful experience whenever I've dined there; trying the limited edition fried chicken plate was no exception. To finish it off, go seasonal and try their Warm Hachiya Persimmon Pudding or satisfy your chocolate craving with Dark Chocolate Espresso Cheesecake.
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The 4 oz. bottle is premixed. It is ideal for use on fishing reels where salt built up can cause corrosion. It can also be used on other small objects or parts where a small amount of salt remover is needed. It does not require rinsing with water in this formulation.
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Q: Android - Menu Item showing with and without icon I have a menu layout with an icon that must be shown if there is room (without text). I used it in two applications (with exactly the same place in the Action Bar). For one, the icon is shown alone, just like a want it to be, and for the other the title (text) is shown in the action overflow? How can it be?
Here is the main.xml:
<menu xmlns:android="http://schemas.android.com/apk/res/android"
    xmlns:app="http://schemas.android.com/apk/res-auto">
    <item android:id="@+id/done"
        android:title="@string/done"
        android:orderInCategory="10"
        android:showAsAction="always"
        android:icon="@drawable/ic_done"
        android:visible="false"/>
</menu>

(visibility gone is in purpose)
Is there something in the activity that can change INDIRECTLY the behavior of the action bar ?
EDIT:  Google System Image shows only the icon

A: Seems that changing my Activity to extend Activity and not ActionBarActivity solved my problem.