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Alternate Character Interpretation: Regarding the fact that Chie accused Kiba as the culprit of Kazuaki's murder when she noticed him arrived to Soeno and Sawamura, did she do so as an illustration of her being a Bitch in Sheep's Clothing or out of being overly pressured by the two detectives of the incident, which led to her accusation solely out of instinct?
Americans Hate Tingle:
The Japanese has no problem with Kusaka despite his Jerkass personality, at most a meme or two. American fans however, hate the guy, and/or enjoy doing so.
The show itself partly falls into this. In Japan, it's loved for its dark plot and themes, while in the West, while it's still well received overall, some dislike it due to the backbone of most of its drama relying heavily on the characters not knowing what to say to each other.
Awesome Music:
The People With No Name .
"DELTA STRIP ~ White Ring " is a disc-only song with a catchy beat and lyrics that reflect the Delta Gear constantly changing hands and sides over the course of the series.
"Existence ~ KAIXA-nized dice " is another disc-only song similar to "DELTA STRIP," but is instead about Kaixa's Power at a Price properties while remaining similarly catchy.
Base-Breaking Character: Masato Kusaka. Many like him for being a Jerkass, others hate him for the same reason, mainly by the Western fans, and then there are those who Love to Hate him.
Badass Decay: Takuma. At first, he's able to curbstomp all three Renegades on his lonesome, is enough for one of them in human form, will kick your ass with poetry, and at one point wields the stolen Faiz Gear against the good guys (admittedly, though, that last seems to happen a lot.) Later in the series, he's a constantly weepy, whimpering Butt-Monkey. Takuma circa #20 and Takuma circa #40 have zero in common and not in a good way. To be fair, this trope is Justified; and somewhat Foreshadowed! He IS a dangerous enemy...right up until the episode he gets his butt kicked and nearly killed by Faiz in Axel Mode. After this, at some point we see Lucky Clover gathered in front of some 'Masterpiece' paintings carrying on a discussion; which boils down to him saying "at a certain level, if it isn't perfect its garbage". One can presume that before that episode, he was so used to being on the giving end of a Curb-Stomp Battle that nearly getting killed broke him, and THEN he gets beat up by a Delta Gear user. From here it becomes clearer and clearer that he was always a Smug Snake and is simply undergoing a much slower version of such characters comeuppance. He'd gotten to think he was perfect until he lost a round or two, which caused his fear that he's garbage to become ever more crippling.
Catharsis Factor:
For those who don't like Masato Kusaka, him getting his neck snapped by Yuji Kiba is very satisfying, considering that he's a jerk who hates all Orphnochs. Not to mention that his Kaixa Gear ended up in Kiba's possession amps up the satisfaction to the fans.
After all the abuse he received from Kitazaki, Takuma finally getting his revenge on him after the former was weakened by Faiz and Delta. If it's not enough, Kitazaki's demise at the hands of the Arch Orphnoch is much more satisfying.
"Common Knowledge": Many fans were under the belief that the Faiz design was based on a firefly, to keep in with the insect theme of Main Riders. But surprisingly, Faiz's form was designed on on a shark instead (with the sharp teeth designs and two antenna resembling a fin).
Complete Monster: In this Cyberpunk world that stands as one of the darkest series in the franchise, these select two stand out:
Kitazaki/Dragon Orphnoch is a Lucky Clover agent who cares more for his own enjoyment rather than the Master Race philosophy preached by Smart Brain. A sadistic teenager with the power to turn everything he touches into ash, Kitazaki, who lives solely for fighting and killing, sees the war between humans and Orphnochs as an opportunity to never feel bored again. Shortly before the events of the series, Kitazaki took part in a massacre that left several Ryusei students dead, killing Mari and Sawada himself. When in the presence of other Orphnochs, Kitazaki uses his abilities to physically hurt them, such as pressing his fist against their cheeks. After obtaining the Delta Gear, Kitazaki uses it to engage in brutal confrontations with other Riders, and tortures another Lucky Clover assassin when he tries to steal it from him. If the mission he is given is not fun enough, Kitazaki creates "games" to challenge the rest of the Lucky Clover, such as promising to slap other members in the arm if he kills their target first, knowing this would leave them without a limb. In one of his games, Kitazaki decides to kill their king, the Arch-Orphnoch, a being living inside the body of a little boy, just to prove his superiority, despite having the information that this would result in the extinction of his entire race.
Masahiko Minami is a xenophobic National Police Agency officer and human supremacist who leads an opposition against Orphnochs to purge all of them, living by his own sociopathic dilemma of using those who allow themselves to be used. Introduced stopping a police investigation, Minami recruits an innocent detective to spy on an Orphnoch, and orders his death when the man began sympathizing with Orphnochs. In his facility, Minami has an Orphnoch kept locked inside a glass box as his own guinea pig, conducting inhumane experiments to revert them back to human form. Making a deal with Smart Brain to have more subjects, Minami captures Yuka and electrocutes her, ignoring complaints that the operation could kill her, as he considers her a "worthless life" anyway. When she is saved by his prisoner, Minami promises that he is trying to work towards human and Orphnoch cooperation, but sets up a squad of heavily armed soldiers to eliminate Yuka, Kiba and Takumi, indirectly causing her death. When the laboratory is attacked by an enraged Kiba, Minami leaves his staff to die and escapes to save his own skin. When he's found and killed by Kiba, Minami spends his last moments laughing at his face and stating that the Orphnochs will never succeed. Existing solely to show that Humans Are the Real Monsters, Minami proved himself to be far more evil than many Orphnochs.
Paradise Lost: Leo/Kamen Rider Psyga, the Lion Orphnoch from this alternate continuity and its prequel Lost World, is a Sociopathic Soldier placed under supervision of Murakami who is feared by humans and Orphnoch alike. A foreign who arrived in Japan to help with Smart Brain's cause, Leo was given the Psyga Gear after having found an extremely injured Murakami and demanding an Emperor Belt for himself, or else he would leave him to die. Leo joined Smart Brain's paramilitary solely to kill humans and have a chance to fight with other Orphnoch, leading the Riotroopers in the genocidal campaign against the human population. Introduced murdering three members of his own race with no hesitation, Leo participates in attacks against the Human Liberation Army at their sanctuary, personally killing Kusaka and leaving several civilians dead or injured, later taking the opportunity to bomb the place. Shortly after kidnapping Mari, Leo tried to stop Takumi from saving her, intending on having her executed on live television.
In the non-canon novel adaptation Seiden: Grotesque/Deformed Flowers, by Toshiki Inoue, Masato Kusaka/Kamen Rider Kaixa manages to be much more repugnant and heinous than he already was in the show. In the past, Kusaka was a lonely and bullied orphan who only had his friend Mari to keep him company, but unbeknownst to her, Kusaka only saw her as a possession, rather than a real friend. When his classmates are attacked by an Orphnoch, Kusaka generalized the entire race as being monstrous abominations who deserve to be destroyed by him, even if there are good-hearted Orphnochs. Upon getting hold of the Kaixa Gear, Kusaka took the chance to try and kill all Orphnochs and keep Mari only to himself. Kusaka was responsible for the murder of Yuka, another bullying victim and a close friend to Kiba, driving him to hate the human race. Not satisfied with his crimes, Kusaka rapes the underaged Mari, not caring if the assault had left her hopeless and depressed. Kiba is so disgusted by this that he personally rips off Kusaka's limbs as punishment for his crime. Later, Kusaka resurfaced once again to make Mari's life a living hell, but was ultimately stopped and killed by Takumi Inui. A calculating, antisocial bigot who saw others as mere objects for him to use in his genocidal quest, Kusaka served as a brutal example of how even the worst kinds of people can become Riders.
Draco in Leather Pants:
Masato Kusaka is a Yandere who will kill or bully anyone whose in his path. He is also extremely popular among Kamen Rider fans in Japan.
Kitazaki is a young sociopath and the series' second Hate Sink after Kusaka (and also worse than him in some areas), but damn is he cool.
Esoteric Happy Ending:
The movie's ending; yes, Takumi saved Mari, but the renegade trio are all dead, we're down to one Rider since there's no sign of Delta, and the world is still overrun by Orphnochs with the human race near extinction and the resistant force abandons Mari and her friends.
The show's ending: The Orphnoch King is defeated… but he yet lives, and Saeko is still tending to him and plotting something. This means we actually don't know if the good guys win this series. Half the cast is dead, and not in the temporary way, and all friendly Orphnochs, up to and including Takumi himself, still suffer from the breakdown they all suffer; we see Takumi's vision begin to blur, letting us know that he doesn't have long. There's a reason this is a strong contender for the darkest KR series.
Extended even more when in Kamen Rider #4, it reveals that EVERYONE, except for Kaido, died. This includes Mari and Keitaro, and yes, Takumi. However, due to being revived in the twisted timelines, he's had enough of sacrifices, thus causing the constant time loops. The movie ends with Takumi finally ending the loops and dying for good... But at least preserving the fact that he died with a smile.
Kamen Rider Zi-O basically tried to cut them some slack when unrelated timeline changes result in Takumi and Kusaka coming Back from the Dead due to their history as Riders being erased for the most part. Kusaka isn't even as bad as he usually is since his real goal is to help out two classmates with their problems (one of them being the Monster of the Week) Even if he has to do it in his typical fashion. A V-Cinema taking place after the series, where Kusaka makes another appearance, implies that their resurrections stuck.
Fanon: A meta example, as it's believed that the reason why Psyga's dialogue is in English is because his actor's spoken Japanese during filming is hard or outright impossible to understand and he was instructed to speak English.
Fanon Discontinuity: Both of 555's novels, with one (Grotesque Flowers) featuring Masato coming back from the dead and rapes Mari, and the second (part of the Heisei novel series) references said rape. Since the subject of rape hasn't even been a topic of discussion in the franchise prior to or since then, this comes out way out of left field. Maybe even when it concerns Masato. It's actually hard to put it in continuity, and his darkening is a major part of it. Show Masato is a treacherous snake who puts his own desires above others' lives, and that's bad, but book Masato is more like something out of a horror movie.
Fan-Preferred Couple: Despite the series having the love triangle between Takumi, Mari and Kusaka as one of its most important parts, and that it's implied Takumi and Mari eventually end up together, many fans prefer shipping Takumi with Kiba instead, due to the Ho Yay and chemistry between them, and the fact that their relationship is some of the healthiest ones possible in this dysfunctional series.
Fountain of Memes: Kusaka's one of the most memetic characters in the franchise for his extreme Jerkass behavior, Slasher Smile, and obsession with Mari, all of which his actor actively encourages to the point that September 13 (9/13) is an annual celebration of how enjoyably awful he is.
Germans Love David Hasselhoff: While respected by the Japanese fandom, the (seemingly) American Leo, aka Kamen Rider Psyga is naturally loved by English-speaking fans for his perfect English in a franchise that has been historically bad with its English.
Harsher in Hindsight:
The fact that Kiba Yuji died as a young man in the beginning of the series becomes saddening when as of August of 2015, his actor had also passed away at the age of 35. Harsher still he died in both the series finale and the Paradise Lost film. On top of that, he's in a series where Death Is Cheap, and was first encountered in a coma after an accident. Though the actor died of an illness, not an accident, it's still a very sharp reminder that in the real world, when your condition is something doctors don't know how to treat, it doesn't mean you wake up with superpowers, it just means you die. It also makes his Adaptational Villainy when seen in flashbacks in Heisei Vs. Showa harsher - it's like he's being badmouthed when he's not here to defend himself.
When we're first introduced to Kusaka, we see him riding a horse, and Takumi tells him "not to get kicked by a horse and die". Kusaka eventually gets killed by Kiba, the Horse Orphnoch. Of course this could double as Hilarious in Hindsight depending on how you view Kusaka.
Hilarious in Hindsight:
Remember the opening sequence? In a moment, Takumi is sitting on a chair looking like he was going to have his hair cut by Mari. Come the Showa vs Heisei movie and Takumi is there...with shorter hair.
The Hyper Battle DVD Special...is Takumi a fan of The Lonely Island?
Love to Hate: Kusaka is this for various reasons. Magnificent Bastard? Check! Draco in Leather Pants? Check! Being the definitive Jerkass in the history of Kamen Rider? Check!
Memetic Loser: If there's anything else that people enjoy about Kusaka the most. It's that he eventually gets what he deserves. The show itself? Kiba snaps his neck and takes the Kaixa gear. Paradise Lost? Killed by Psyga near the beginning. The novels? There's no way that version of him was going to get away with what he did. He's not even safe from things like Kamen Rider Taisen with the retelling of his death or Kamen Rider Zi-O where he almost gets his neck snapped again even though he's not as bad as usual.
Memetic Mutation: See this page for examples.
Narm:
Dragon Orphnoch stopped beating up Faiz due to a toy airplane.
Leo, the badass Rider in Paradise Lost... who speaks English. Not Gratuitous; he speaks perfect English and, other than "Henshin," he never speaks a word of Japanese. Rumor has it that his Japanese was so bad, they made him speak English instead.
Speaking of Paradise Lost, Kyouji Murakami, is executed for his numerous failures throughout the movie up to and including the loss of the Psyga Gear, the Orga Gear, and a very powerful Orphnoch. Normally this would be disturbing, but the method of execution is placing him under a Smart Brain branded weight and pushing a button that just drops it on him off screen. For such a serious movie, Kyouji's death comes straight out of Looney Tunes.
Nightmare Fuel: See here for examples.
Retroactive Recognition:
Kaido's actor, Mitsuru Karahashi, may now be better known to tokusatsu fans as Fuwa Juzo in Samurai Sentai Shinkenger.
Same thing for Kitazaki's actor, Ray Fujita, better known as Rei Suzumura from GARO.
The little girl who played Mari as a kid? Aoi Yūki as a kid.
The Scrappy: You'll be hard-pressed to find someone who actually likes Shuji Mihara. Lots of viewers decry him for having virtually no personality or charisma and view him as unworthy of the Delta Gear, with many preferring Kitazaki as its user.
Slow-Paced Beginning: Takes 8 episodes to catch on.
Too Bleak, Stopped Caring: The series goes so far with likeable characters being put through utter hell, characters who get into conflict because they couldn't do so much as sit down and talk for a few minutes, horrible people that get away with the crap they do, and an ending that's a borderline Downer Ending due to the heavy amount of awful things more likely to happen to the characters than good (Assuming that they haven't died yet), it's one of the darkest series in the Kamen Rider franchise. Which either makes it an interesting and compelling watch, a miserable series where one is just going to stop caring about anybody, or some combination of both.
What Do You Mean, It's for Kids?: With the dark, serious tone of the show, one could easily mistake this TV Asahi Sunday morning program for an adults' show.
The Woobie:
Kiba is established as this in #1. He wakes up after a 2 year coma and it's revealed his previous happy life is no more. His parents are dead, his girlfriend hooked up with someone else and his house is sold because his corrupt uncle needed money.
Yuka gets it just as bad. She's not only The Unfavorite and has to deal with Abusive Parents who absurdly dote on her (half? step? foster?) sister, but said sister is an Ungrateful Bitch who, after Yuka brings their parents to her when she gets hurt, lies off her ass and tells them that it's Yuka's fault in the first place. Apparently, Yuka's property is also routinely stolen and/or destroyed at school. In #4, a group of girls tackle her to the floor and steal her shoes and socks - the next time she sees her stuff, it's torn and cut to pieces. Is it any wonder that when she first became an Orphnoch, she took no prisoners?
Alternative Title(s): Kamen Rider Faiz


Sanjay Jain, Chairman, CITI welcomes the decision to increase import duty on 76 textile and apparel items at 6 digit level to protect the domestic manufacturers from rising imports. The import duty which was earlier 10 per cent will now be 20 per cent for these items. There has been increase in import duty of 24 knitted apparel categories, 24 woven apparel categories, 10 categories of carpet, 6 nonwovens categories, 3 categories of laminated fabric, 2 knitted fabric, 2 categories of woven fabric, 2 categories of made-ups and 3 other categories.
He thanked the Hon'ble Minister of Finance for addressing the issue of rising imports of textile and apparel goods. He highlighted that it is a very positive move by the Government and has given a major relief to the garment and carpet manufacturers as they were going under immense pressure post GST. A substantial drop in import duty was observed after implementation of GST, which has encouraged cheaper imports. This has come as a great relief to the domestic manufacturers.
Jain pointed out that in the year 2017-18, India imported approx. $7 bn worth textile and apparel products. The imports have grown from $6 bn in 2016-17 at a rate of 16 per cent. Government has increased import duty for commodities which accounted for approx. 26 per cent ($1.8 bn.) of total imports by India. He further stated that imports of readymade garments increased from $596 mn in 2016-17 to $773 mn in 2017-18. 48 apparel commodities for which the import duty has increased accounts for approx. 82 per cent ($630 mn) of the total apparel imports. This will definitely prevent apparel imports from China, which is the largest supplier of apparel to India.
However, he further stated that the problem of industry is not yet over. There is a big issue of imports from Bangladesh where there is full exemption of Basic Customs Duty and hence it is a gateway for Chinese fabric entering India duty free. This is because no rules of origin are in place for duty free imports from Bangladesh. In 2017-18, the imports of apparel from Bangladesh stood at $201 mn which has increased from $140 mn in 2016-17 at a rate of 44 per cent. Hence it is suggested that the Government may consider imposition of safeguard measures such as Rules of Origin on the countries that have FTAs with India to prevent cheaper fabrics produced from countries like China routed through these countries. Further, there is need to increase import duty on MMF Spun Yarn, MMF based Fabrics as huge surge of imports have been seen in this category post GST which is impacting yarn and fabric manufacturers in a big way. In October 2017, the Government had increased duty on fabrics from 10 to 20 per cent, however many HS Codes were left out through which imports still continue.
Sanjay K Jain was hopeful that the government will immediately address the unresolved issues of the textile sector to make the sector globally competitive. He stated that CITI had highlighted the issue of rising imports to different Ministries and requested the Government to take immediate steps to support the textile sector. He said that the sensitiveness of the Government to the industry problems is very encouraging and gives the industry confidence to grow strongly.


The Government has said Wi-Fi in schools is a 'perfectly acceptable choice' and that there is 'absolutely no reason' the technology should not continue to be used in educational establishments.
Responding to an e-petition on the No10 website that had called for wireless technology to be removed from schools on health grounds and replaced with wired alternatives, the Government cited its health watchdog, the Health Protection Agency (HPA), whose current guidelines state there is 'no scientific evidence of any health risks… or that exposures exceed international guidelines'.
Critics claim the technology has been implemented without a proper assessment of its potential adverse health effects. Exposure to the electromagnetic radiation emitted by WiFi and its masts can make those who are electrosensitive – three in 100 of us – ill. There are also continuing fears about the cancers and tumours associated with mobile phone use and telephone masts.
In its response, the Government said it was up to schools to use their professional judgement on the deployment of a technology that could 'support the use of ICT by raising standards in provision'.
The Government body that advises schools on the safe use of technology, Becta, itself follows the advice of the HCA, which argues that wireless signals are low-power (0.1 watt), and as such fall within guidelines accepted by the International Commission on Non-Ionising Radiation Protection (ICNIRP).
However a signatory to the petition, Andrew Goldsworthy, a former lecturer in biology at Imperial College London, warned the guidelines were 'dangerously out of date'.
He said WiFi affected the stability of cell membranes 'at levels thousands of times lower than those specified in the ICNIRP guidelines, which are relevant only to heating effects', and called the Government's response to the petition 'an insult to my intelligence and that of my cosignatories'.


Our weekend was busy with prep for the Christmas Spectacular! We're so excited - we can hardly stand it! Get this: milk and cookies from Cake & Loaf, coffee from Red Hill, grilled cheese from Gorilla Cheese, cupcakes from Cupcake Diner...we feel so honored to be participating in an event with all these lovely businesses!
Now for the flavor announcement: we've come up with two new flavors for this very special Christmas occasion, and we're sticking with one oldie, due to popular demand.
We used fair-trade organic spices for the Gingerbread syrup - it takes JUST like a cookie!
In other exciting and Christmas-related news, our dear designer Julie (from Jubilee Art & Design) made us Christmas buttons for the Spectacular! The Button Pushers donated the shells for these beauties, and we spent a nice evening pressing them in front of the Christmas tree. Make sure you get yours at the dance party! Merry Christmas, and see you on Friday!


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News | 20 May, 2019
Lines companies, electricity retailers, community organisations and the government have partnered to launch EnergyMate, a free in-home coaching service helping families at highest risk of energy hardship reduce electricity costs and live in a warmer home.
Launched in Porirua at the end of April, the pilot programme was made possible by region-specific funding from Vector in South Auckland, Unison in Rotorua, and Wellington Electricity in Porirua plus funding from retailers and a contribution from EECA.
Vector's CEO Simon Mackenzie said it was great to be part of the EnergyMate programme. "It comes at a time that's really important for the whole energy sector."
It recognises "the challenges of affordability of energy right across the country," he said.
Unison relationship manager Danny Gough said the pilot will help vulnerable families to heat their homes in the most cost-effective way possible. Unison's involvement in the pilot as a great way to make their homes warmer and healthier.
EnergyMate coaches will work with people in hardship to help cut bills and increase warmth by
getting on the best electricity plan for them,
heating their home in the cheapest way possible,
using simple tips to make their home more energy-efficient, and
connecting them with other services such as insulation or budgeting support.
EnergyMate will initially be trialled across 150 families in South Auckland, Rotorua and Porirua. It is being delivered by community-based financial mentors.
The EnergyMate pilot was made possible by region-specific funding from Vector in South Auckland, Unison in Rotorua, and Wellington Electricity in Porirua plus funding from retailers Genesis Energy, Nova, Meridian, Mercury, TrustPower, Contact, and Prime Energy, together with a contribution from EECA.

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We Started From Living Together [Plus Digital-Only Bonus]
Authorko
PublisherMEDIA SOFT POP
What do you get when a hopeless hottie and a nervous nerd start living together!? A slightly dirty newlywed lifestyle between two guys!
Includes special bonus pages exclusive to this digital version!
Shunji Hinohara is skilled at both his job and housework, but he can't seem to hold down a girlfriend. His co-worker, Takeru Yako, is only interested in the 2D girls from his games and anime.
Their boss orders them to live together until the two of them can figure out why they're both single, and through sheer (bad?) luck, that's exactly what ends up happening!
Two other one-shot stories included, one about a boy who cries crocodile tears, and another about a student who can't get enough of his crush!
About How I'm Limp Down There [Plus Renta!-Only Bonus]
His behind is now alive after experiencing some super skilled fingers!
This is the story of a handsome and skilled massage therapist and a ditzy, cute, and young office worker.
Tiny!! Impotent!! Boring!! That's what Tomoya's girlfriend said when she dumped him.
Since he's worried that he's limp because of exhaustion, Tomoya consults his big brother, who introduces Tomoya to his massage therapist friend, Hayato (who's said to possess "golden fingers").
As Tomoya's letting himself enjoy a nice massage, Hayato's fingers go in an unexpected place...
This is something right out of an adult story!!!
Will Tomoya's little friend be able to regain its strength thanks to the golden fingers!?
This is a hot and ditzy yaoi story with a lot of sweetness and absurdity!
Includes digital-exclusive newly written bonus pages!
Cherries and Skirts
"I wonder if it's true that I can become an angel if I keep my v-card..." Natsuki has a secret crush on his best friend, Mikura, who's never been intimate with anyone. For Mikura's sake, Natsuki offers to play the role of the girlfriend that Mikura might get someday. Natsuki wears a girls' school uniform, and Mikura looks like he's happy touching Natsuki's upper arm, but... Will Mikura be able to become a "fallen angel" without a hitch?
I Won't Accept a Happy Ending
Mr. Sasazuka mistakenly slept with his student, Yamaguchi. Even though he was drunk at the time, the high school teacher still disgraced himself, so he keeps Yamaguchi at a distance. After all, his partner is known around school as the young hottie who could be straight out of a romance novel. Surely, the two would never get along...! Or, could a happy ending be waiting at the end of this younger boy's sweet seduction? Maybe at least... a slightly indecent love lesson?
Endless Love Call from Your Lips
Shimizu is a college student who loves rock music and plays in a band, but the band still doesn't have a vocalist. But then, a chance meeting steals his heart... and turns him on!! Enter Kuroiwa, a boy with a voice that makes Shimizu weak in the knees. Shimizu comes on strong, but Kuroiwa says he's only interested in classical music... And so begins hot animal magnetism between a silly rocker and an intelligent classical fan!
Friend-Zoned
Akito is always nice to his childhood friend Sosuke. Sosuke is reserved and kind of shy, so if no one else reaches out to him, he ends up on his own. Akito's friendly nature has him looking after Sosuke and always staying by his side. In fact, they're together so much, their classmates think it's kind of weird. When Akito is told to "enjoy his youth," he tries to figure out why it's so much more fun to spend time with Sosuke than with girls. A titillating story of wavering high school boys in full bloom.


But this is Omalu, whose credentials and tenacity are well known. He wasn't giving up on Twitter, adding that his reasoning is that he does not trust Russian President Vladimir Putin or Donald Trump, the Republican presidential nominee who has expressed admiration for Putin.
Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump pledged to release additional health records in the wake Clinton's near collapse on Sunday.
Although the inquiry stops short of conclusively blaming Putin - noting the opaque nature of Kremlin politics - it finds that there is ''strong circumstantial evidence that the Russian State was responsible for Mr. Litvinenko's death.'' And citing the high-stakes nature of an operation to assassinate a former KGB officer on British soil, it finds that the operation would probably not have gone ahead without Putin's direct approval.
Omalu, famously played by Will Smith in ''Concussion,'' has studied and obtained a number of degrees. Born in Nigeria, he became a U.S. citizen in 2015. He became known for the tenacity with which he pursued the deaths of several former Pittsburgh Steelers during his time in the city's medical examiner's office. Eventually, he convinced skeptics that players were suffering brain damage as the result of taking a number of blows to the head.


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Protecting flowers from pests and diseases
Of great importance for the protection of flower crops from pests and diseases is strict adherence to all recommendations for growing plants. In particular, care should not be neglected. Before growing flowers, it is necessary to familiarize yourself in detail in the relevant literature on floriculture with the requirements of plants for light, moisture, soil, fertilizers, know the timing of planting and sowing, growing conditions. Creating optimal conditions for the cultivation of flower crops will avoid the loss of their decorative qualities.
An important role is played by the correct choice of the site in terms of sun exposure, humidity, soil composition. In the presence of acidic soils on which horsetail grows, liming should be carried out, i.e., spread lime on the soil surface at the rate of 3-4 kg per 10 m 2 and close it up, digging the soil. This event is held I every 5-7 years. If acid soil is not calcified, then an infection accumulates in them, which causes diseases such as root rot, leaf and stem spotting, scab, etc.
Fertilizers must be applied to soil poor in nutrients. Plants grown on fertilized soil become more resistant to infection by many diseases and damage by pests. With a lack of nitrogen in the soil, plants grow slowly, develop poorly, leaves turn light green with yellowness, and general inhibition affects flowering. The lack of phosphorus is manifested in the delay of flowering. Flowers are formed small, ugly. With potassium starvation, seed yield and germination, plant resistance to pathogens of fungal diseases during growth and storage are reduced.
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An important role in protecting flowers from pests and diseases is played by the quality of planting material. First of all, he must be healthy. To do this, before planting, thoroughly sorting and cleaning the corms and etching them with a solution of potassium permanganate (15 g per 10 l of water) against scab and dry rot is carried out. Rhizomes of peonies, irises and other flowering plants are cleaned of the earth and rotted roots, disinfected by soaking in a solution of potassium permanganate (30-50 g per 10 l of water), copper chloroxide (40 g per 10 l of water), trace elements (0.09 g 10 l of water) to kill root rot pathogens. If thrips and root onion mites are found on the planting material, the bulbs should be pickled with 10% karbofos (75 g per 10 l of water) for 20-30 minutes or 20% celtan (20 g per 10 l of water).
When landing
Due to the fact that pathogens and pests accumulate in the soil, in particular the stem nematode, it is not recommended to plant plants every year in the same place. It is advisable to plant flower crops in the same place only after 4-5 years. Planting of plants should be carried out in a timely manner, at the time indicated in the recommendations. In this case, it is necessary to observe the correct distance between plants, weed in a timely manner, as thickened plantings are more damaged by slugs and are affected by fungal and viral diseases. In the case of manifestation of root rot in the previous year, it is necessary to water the soil during planting in the current year with copper chloride (40 g per 10 l of water), potassium permanganate (50 g per 10 l of water), microelements (0.09 g per 10 l of water). In case of danger of damage to bulb crops by spring cabbage fly larvae, the plant should be fired with ash infusion (50 g per 10 l of water). To scare away adult flies, you can sprinkle the soil with mothballs mixed with sand in a ratio of 1: 1.
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Emergence of seedlings
During this period, it is necessary to remove from the site and destroy undeveloped and underdeveloped plants affected by fungal, viral diseases, nematodes and damaged by flares, larvae of flies.
To avoid the manifestation of gray rot from peonies, shelters are removed in a timely manner. Affected shoots are cut and burned.
Spring regrowth
When signs of the disease appear with root rot of peonies, phlox, and other cultures, plants and soil are irrigated around the bushes with copper chloride (40 g per 10 l of water).
Before the appearance of colored buds
In wet weather, when there is a danger of severe development of gray rot, watering or 2-3-time spraying should be carried out after 12-14 days with one of the preparations: copper chloroxide (40 g per 10 l of water), boric acid (2 g per 10 l of water), copper-soap emulsion (25 g per 10 l of water), sodium phosphate (75 g per 10 l of water).
When the first spots appear on the leaves (manifestation of septoria, alternariosis, etc.) of phlox and other flower cultures, spraying with copper oxychloride (40 g per 10 l of water), sodium phosphate (75 g per 10 l of water).
The damage caused at this time by onion flies and biting scoops onion crops can be reduced by sprinkling 2-3 times (after 10 days) plants with 10% malathion (75 g per 10 l of water).
After flowering
The iris rhizomes infected with bacterial rot and heter of wasps and ozra should be exposed, cleaned of rot and filled with potassium permanganate solution (30-50 g per 10 l of water). Conduct foliar top dressing with potassium chloride (100 g per 10 liters of water) and 2 times (after 12-14 days) with copper chloride (40 g per 10 liters of water).
Plant vegetation period
Throughout the summer, as various pests and diseases appear in the mass, fighter measures should be carried out. Against fungal diseases that cause spotting and plaque, spray copper chloride (40 g per 10 liters of water), a soap-soap emulsion (20 g per 10 liters of water), and treat powdery mildew with sodium phosphate (75 g per 10 liters of water). Against pests, gnawing leaves and flowers, sucking (aphids, thrips), you can apply 10% malathion (75 g per 10 l of water), 10% triphos (50-100 g per 10 l of water); ticks - 20% celtan (20 g per 10 liters of water).
Plants infected with viral diseases are immediately removed and destroyed. In wet years, they fight slugs. They lay the bait in shelters, sprinkle the soil with superphosphate (40-60 g per 1 m2).
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The end of the vegetation of plants
To destroy the complex of pests and diseases, it is necessary to remove plant debris from the site in the autumn and dig the soil.
Storage, containers and equipment should be decontaminated with copper sulfate (500 g per 10 liters of water).
Store planting material at the recommended temperature and humidity. Planting stock should be carefully reviewed and selected only healthy before storage.
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The Biggest Loser Challenge
The Biggest Loser Challenge	by THQ
Brand: THQ Category: Sports Platform: Nintendo Wii ESRB: Everyone
One of the leading interactive health and fitness video games is back with The Biggest Loser Challenge. Players that are looking to lose weight or maintain will now be able to enjoy more than 125 exercise moves in four different environments.
Players can enter personal information such as age, height, weight and amount of regular exercise to calculate a score that indicates their current health and fitness levels
Players can elect to workout controller-free allowing for greater focus on the program
Players can track their progress through the game's calendar, which displays a recommended routine, challenges and nutrition for that day
Players will be provided encouragement and given tips from trainers Bob Harper and Jillian Michaels
Players can choose to workout using the Wii Balance Board, stability ball or resistance bands for a more intense program
The Biggest Loser Challenge is an exercise simulation game for Wii, based on the popular The Biggest Loser television series. The second The Biggest Loser video game released for Wii, The Biggest Loser Challenge is designed to evolve along with the player's exercise routine. Featuring the cast and trainers from the TV show, the game's 125+ exercises, co-op play option, Wii Balance Board support, new challenges and customization options provide a fun and healthy exercise outlet suitable for every member of the family, regardless of their weight, physical ability or age.
A New and Unique Biggest Loser Experience for Wii
One of the leading interactive health and fitness video games is back with The Biggest Loser Challenge, exclusively for Wii. Hosted by Allison Sweeney and featuring the training talents of Bob Harper and Jillian Michaels, with this new fitness experience players that are looking to lose a little weight, a lot of weight or maintain their current physique will now be able to enjoy more than 125 exercise moves in six different environments, including "The Biggest Loser" Ranch, "The Biggest Loser" Gym, "The Biggest Loser" Yoga Area and "The Biggest Loser" Boxing Ring.
Take on the challenges of The Biggest Loser in a whole new way.
Driven by the player's use of either Wii Remote and/or the Wii Balance Board the game's workouts include warm ups, cool downs, new cardio boxing, yoga, circuit training (upper body and lower body), as well as core exercises, and allows players to create a custom fitness program or choose from ten preset fitness routines such as Belly Buster and Boot Camp. Many of these exercises can be integrated with stability balls, resistance bands and free weights (sold separately). The Biggest Loser Challenge also features 50 all-new recipes from the Biggest Loser Cookbook to make the game an all-encompassing weight loss tool. Additional features include: a drop-in co-op option for two player workouts, body analyzer functionality (manual input), character customization, new and refurbished challenges, diet and video tips a calorie counter and more.
Key Game Features
Track Your Progress – Players can track their progress through the game's calendar, which displays a recommended routine, challenges and nutrition for that day.
Motivation – Players will be provided encouragement and given tips from trainers Bob Harper and Jillian Michaels.
Enhanced Gameplay Experience – Players can choose to workout using the Wii Balance Board, stability ball or resistance bands for a more intense program.
Know Your Health Score – Players can enter personal information such as age, height, weight and amount of regular exercise to calculate a score that indicates their current health and fitness levels.
Fun For the Whole Family – The whole family can participate in The Biggest Loser Challenge. Families can link their profiles together to congratulate each other for the accomplishments, or help help motivate members who may not have signed in for a couple of days. The game also allows a player to join in on another player's activity, via co-op play, without interrupting the game.
The Biggest Loser Club – The game includes a 30-day trial membership to The Biggest Loser Club, a $19.99 value.
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Workout with a buddy in co-op.
6 environments with 5 settings.
Preset& customizable options.
Integrate your accessories.
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Bjorn Ironside: Son of Ragnar Lodbrok and Legendary King of Sweden
Bjorn Ironside was the first king from the House of Munsö, also known as the House of Uppsala, or simply the "Old Dynasty". Bjorn Ironside was the son of Ragnar Lodbrok and Aslaug. Bjorn had an older brother, Ivar the Boneless, and two younger ones, Hvitserk (speculated by some to have been the nickname of Halfdan Ragnarsson) and Sigurd Snake-in-the-Eye. He also had several half-brothers, including Eirik and Agnar.
He lived during the IX century AD and, like his father before him, conducted several successful raiding expeditions throughout Europe, specially in England, Normandy, France, and Lombardy.
Keeping the family traditions
According to the Sagas, Bjorn had heard of the wealth contained in Rome and was bent on raiding it. For this expedition, Bjorn teamed up with another Viking leader, Hastein, and together departed into the Mediterranean.
The Vikings sailed along the Atlantic coast of the Iberian Peninsula, though their raids met with little success in both Christian and Muslim territories. When they arrived in the Strait of Gibraltar, however, their luck changed, and they are recorded to have sacked several cities on both the North African coast as well as the southern part of the Iberian Peninsula. Sailing and raiding along the southern coast of the Frankish Empire, the Vikings eventually arrived on the northwestern coast of Italy. The first town that was sacked was Luni, which the Vikings had mistaken for Rome.
View of the Roman amphitheater in Luni, Italy.
As the Vikings began to besiege Luni, they realized that the town's fortifications were so sturdy, and foresaw that the siege would drag on for some time. Realizing that it would be futile to try to take the town by brute force, the Vikings resorted to trickery. There are two main versions of the story, and fans of the History Channel series "Vikings" are likely to be familiar with them, although historically, these tactics were never used by Ragnar during the siege of Paris.
According to one version, Bjorn sent messengers to the bishop of Luni to inform him of their leader's death. On his deathbed, however, he had converted to Christianity, and it was his dying wish to be buried on consecrated ground. Believing this to be true, the bishop allowed several Vikings to bring the body of their leader into the town. Once they entered Luni, Bjorn jumped out of his coffin, fought his way to the town's gates, and opened it, thus allowing the Vikings to capture Luni. In the second variation of the tale, Bjorn did not pretend to be dead, but rather that he was seriously ill, and intended to convert to Christianity before he died. Apparently the bishop did not read about Homer and the Trojan horse...
Jumping out of the coffin
Having sacked Luni, Bjorn and his Vikings continued inland, sailing up the River Arno, and laying waste to Pisa and Fiesole. The Vikings' movement become a little uncertain after this, and they are rumored to have sailed to the Eastern Mediterranean.
They reappear off the coast of the Iberian Peninsula, where they are recorded to have been defeated by a Muslim force whilst heading back home. As many as 40 Viking ships are said to have been destroyed by the Muslims, though Bjorn survived, and managed to bring home most of his loot.
Finally, The Saga mentions that "Bjorn Ironside got Uppsala and central Sweden and all the lands that belong to that," Thus, it has been claimed that Bjorn was a king of Sweden, and the founder of the House of Munsö.
During the 18th century, a barrow was discovered on the island of Munsö and antiquarians claimed that it belonged to Bjorn, thus naming his dynasty after this island.
The alleged barrow of Bjorn Ironside
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My favorite kind of Protein Pumpkin Pie though has got to be my crustless protein pumpkin pie. Why? Because it's unbelievably easy and delicious! It's also crustless which means it's really quick to make and completely fuss-free.
I actually created this recipe for Thanksgiving last year, in what turned out being only a couple of days before I had my baby! It was PERFECT timing because I ended up having a slice of protein pumpkin pie the first few weeks post-pregnancy when there was little time to cook. I was so grateful for it! Because not only was it delicious; it was also really nutritious too, you know? Packed full of vitamin C, fiber, and protein!
Below is that recipe. You can find it in the Protein Pow App too! I"m making it again this year (will post a photo on Friday).
Note: If you'd like to add a crust to your pie, you can do that too. I made a version of it with a crust that was just ground almonds (about ½ cup) mixed with ¼ cup of honey/agave, 1 big tbsp of melted coconut oil, and 1/8 cup of almond milk, pressed together onto a non-stick pan and baked for 20 minutes at 170 C (around 335 F) before adding the pie filling to it and baking it as per the directions below (check out instagram.com/proteinpow where I posted a pic of the crust).
3. Bake at 170 C (around 335 F) for 35-45 minutes – just keep an eye on it and remove it from the oven as soon as your knife is clean after you poke the pie with it.
4. Let it cool completely before unmolding and slicing.
Macros per slice (out of 16 – so, 8 slices per pie): 60kcals, 4g protein, 8g carbs (out of which 2g is fiber!) and 1g fat.


Allergies seem to be everywhere these days, with schools banning things like nuts and eggs in packed lunches, and gluten free or egg free cakes on offer at birthday parties to protect severely allergic kids.
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Your Skin's Microbial Inhabitants Might Stick Around, Even If You Wash
This tiny ecosystem is surprisingly stable from months to years, study reveals
Maya Wei-Haas
Washing your hands will make them clean, but it may not get rid of the microbes that live there. Sasiistock / iStock
Everyone has cooties—a minute menagerie of bacteria, viruses and fungi that lurk in the microscopic cracks and crevices of your skin.
But before you go running to the sink, know that many of these microbes are beneficial. And, according to new research, this tiny ecosystem, known as the skin microbiome, remains surprisingly stable over time despite regular washing.
The study, published today in Cell, is among a host of recent work attempting to sort through the complexities of this microbial milieu. Though many denizens of the skin are beneficial, some are not. So scientists are trying to better understand this ecosystem in the search for cures for diseases such as psoriasis and eczema.
This puzzle is a tough one to solve because the skin's microbial residents are impressively diverse. The critters nestled in your armpit can be a world apart from those settled inches away on your forearm—as different as the creatures of a rainforest are to those of a dessert.
These communities can also greatly vary from person to person. What's more, daily living means coming into contact with a host of objects covered in microorganisms, from dogs to doorknobs, and each touch could allow microbe exchange.
These falsely-colored green blobs of Staphylococcus bacteria are common members of the thriving microbial community that inhabit human skin. NIAID/Flikr
To help sort out the complex picture of the skin microbiome, researchers from the National Institutes of Health collected samples from 12 healthy individuals at 17 spots on their bodies. The participants then returned one to two years later for a second sampling, and a third about a month after that, helping scientists understand how the composition of microbes might change over both the short and long term.
The researchers examined the diversity of microbes present at the subspecies level with a technique called shotgun metagenomic sequencing, which allowed them to identify various strains of microorganisms that may differ by only tiny genetic variations.
The skin microbiome "is surprisingly stable," says one of the study's leaders, Heidi Kong of the National Cancer Institute. This means that individuals tended to retain their own microbial menagerie, rather than picking up the countless foreign intruders they encountered.
"But...it depends on where you were on the body," Kong notes. Oily sites, such as the back, were the most stable of the group. Meanwhile, the feet and other moist sites were the least.
The stability of oily sites makes sense if you consider their food source, says Gilberto Flores, a microbial ecologist at California State University Northridge who was not involved in the study. For many microbes, the skin's oils are akin to an all-you-can-eat buffet.
"If there's a constant supply of food for [the microbes], then the communities will probably remain more stable," he says.
Malassezia fungi are commonly found on people's skin. Janice Haney Carr, USCDCP
Malassezia fungi, a microbe commonly found on human skin, is one such example. It can only be grown in the lab with the addition of oil, says Kong. So it is likely using the oils of the skin to survive and thrive.
Even so, the stability of dry locations on the body, like the palms, was relatively high. Considering the number of times most people wash their hands in a day, how can this be?
The first thing to keep in mind is scale, says Flores. Skin microbes aren't just hanging on like a piece of rice stuck to the back of your hand. "We see [the skin] as a flat surface, but it's really a three-dimensional structure at that scale," he says.
The stability of microbes on the hands also highlights that there are physiologic characteristics of the skin that could help shape these microbial communities, says Kong. These tiny inhabitants may also be producing compounds that prevent others from taking up residence, she says.
In addition, the researchers found that, similar to previous studies, stability in all spots is specific to an individual. Some people's microbial communities shift more than others. Overall, the results suggest that any hypothetical skin treatments that alter the microbial cohort must be personalized to each patient.
The results are particularly notable because information about which subspecies inhabit the skin microbiome remains scarce. Yet recent studies have suggested that the subtle differences that delineate microbial strains can completely change how the host reacts to these inhabitants.
Take, for example Propionibacterium acnes. Some strains of this bacterium are associated with painful acne flares, yet others are inhabitants of clear, healthy skin. Kong and her colleagues found that each individual's cohort of P. acnes strains remained remarkably stable over time, but their composition vastly differed between people. Without the subspecies information, these differences would have been overlooked.
Though the sample size of this study is modest, it provides a foundation for continued mapping of the skin's complexities, says Kong. More research is also necessary to tease out the relationship between microbes and disease, but as technologies advance by leaps and bounds, the picture of the body's many microbial menageries is slowly coming into focus.
"It's an exciting time to be a microbiologist," says Flores.
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Maya Wei-Haas is the assistant editor for science and innovation at Smithsonian.com. Her work has appeared on National Geographic and AGU's Eos and Plainspoken Scientist.
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Donna Logan is a fictional character from the CBS soap opera The Bold and the Beautiful.

Casting
The character was played by Carrie Mitchum on a contract basis from 1987 to 1991, who made guest appearances from 1994 to 1995 and 2001. In 1991, the role was portrayed by Mary Sheldon, and then by Jennifer Gareis as a series regular from 2006 to 2015. From 2015 to 2018, Gareis appeared in a recurring capacity. In January 2018, Gareis teased her return to the serial via her social media accounts. In September 2018, Gareis announced she was once again appearing in a regular capacity and she made her return on October 29, 2018.

Storylines

1987–2001
Donna Logan was concerned about her younger sister Katie, who had low self-esteem due to excessive acne, and convinced Donna's classmate, Rocco Carner, to date her. Rocco was attracted to Donna, but she was already involved with Mark Mallory and was residing with him. When Donna realised Mark wasn't right for her, she kicked him out of her life, but she and Rocco were never able to make a go of their relationship. Donna was hired to model for Tommy Bayland, who referred her to agent Nick Preston, who convinced Donna to pose nude for a magazine in Europe. Media mogul Bill Spencer saw the photos and published them in a US magazine, leading Donna to join forces with Nick and Rocco to take nude pictures of Bill to publish in his own magazines. Donna eventually confessed to what she did to Bill and asked Bill to transfer her father Stephen, who worked for Bill's company, back to Los Angeles from Paris, but Stephanie Forrester opposed that idea. After a failed relationship with Thorne Forrester, Donna left Los Angeles for San Francisco, and returned for special occasions. In 2001 she returned to Los Angeles with all her family.

2006–
Donna returned to LA in 2006, and immediately began trying to persuade her sister Brooke, who had now married Nick Marone, to take Ridge back, reminding her of how long she had fought to keep him. When Donna was unsuccessful in convincing her sister to return to Ridge, she went after him herself.  This eventually failed, when she realized that Brooke and Ridge would always be connected. She was then engaged to marry Thorne Forrester. However it ended soon after when Donna's younger sister, Katie revealed that Donna was only with Thorne out of spite and revenge rather than actual love. Donna then became involved with Eric Forrester who was still married. He later divorced Stephanie to be with Donna. This sparked a rivalry between Donna and Stephanie's younger sister Pamela who was desperate to see Stephanie and Eric reunite. Eric and Donna eventually married, much to Pam's dismay. However their marriage was not without problems. Eric's daughter Felicia had allied herself with her brothers, Thorne and Ridge, to eliminate Donna out of Forrester Creations, because of the supposed bad publicity that the company had received since Eric married Donna (of whom none of them approve). Their efforts had been not too well received by Eric, who was angry that his children aren't willing to give Donna a chance. Even their mother Stephanie  encouraged them to drop their animosity toward her, if only for their father's sake.

During a business meeting at Forrester Creations, it was revealed by Felicia that when Donna was eighteen she had given up a baby boy for adoption. Marcus Walton , a new employee at Forrester, was revealed to be Donna's son. Thorne and Felicia attempted to use this information to drive Donna out of the company, but were shocked when Eric adopted Marcus. After Eric suffered a heart attack, and was revealed to have been  poisoned, Felicia continued to ally with her brothers in eliminating Donna's presence from their lives. When Eric awoke from his coma, Felicia helped to reunite him with Stephanie; though this reunion proved short-lived and he eventually returned to Donna much to Felicia and her brothers' chagrin.

Bill Spencer, Jr. had his sights set on Donna but later turned his attention to Katie. After Spencer Publications took over Forrester Creations, Donna was reunited with her old high school flame, Justin Barber, who is vice-president at Spencer Publications. Donna confided in Katie that Justin was the father of her son, Marcus. After agonizing over the decision of whether or not to tell Justin about Marcus, Donna decided to keep silent about the matter, but Justin quickly learned of Donna's son, and, after an intense confrontation with Donna, learned that he was Marcus's father. Justin demanded that Donna let him know his son, and Donna reluctantly agreed.

Donna and Eric end their marriage and Justin and Donna rekindle their relationship and get married soon after. However it was short-lived and they divorced months later. They remain friends as well as loving parents to Marcus and loving grandparents to their granddaughter, Rosie. Donna then started a relationship with Nick Marone, but it ended quickly after it was revealed that he and his mother stole designs from Forrester. Donna later finds out about Bill's many schemes to break up his son, Liam, and Donna's niece, Hope. She confronts Bill and informs him that she will not stay quiet. However she later changes her mind when she finds Liam and his ex-wife, Steffy, together intimately. Donna encourages her niece to move on from Liam as she does not want to see Hope get hurt. Hope finds out later that Donna and several others knew about Bill's actions however Hope forgives her aunt. Donna then gets caught up in another scandal of Bill's when he and her older sister, Brooke had an affair whilst he was still married to their younger sister, Katie. The affair resulted in a pregnancy and miscarriage. Later when Bill leaves Katie for Brooke, Donna ended up in the middle of it and tries to mediate an unsuccessful reconciliation between her two sisters. Donna then becomes rivals with jewellery designer Quinn Fuller as they compete for Eric's affections. Donna moves to Dallas to be with her father. In October 2016, Donna briefly returns for Brooke and Bill's wedding, which ends up not happening due to Ridge's interference. In December 2017, Donna returns to spend Christmas with her sisters. In February 2018, Donna attends Brooke and Ridge's wedding. In May and August 2018, Donna returns twice for Hope and Liam's wedding. In September 2018, Donna returns for Katie and Thorne's wedding, and moves permanently back to Los Angeles the following month.

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Sign of the times: Abu Dhabi buys New Scotland Yard
New Scotland Yard, the headquarters of London's storied police force and one of the British capital's most famous landmarks, has been sold to an Abu Dhabi investor. The building's famous sign and its name will be transferred to a new headquarters, an imposing neo-classical building on the banks of the River Thames near parliament. London's police authority will use funds from the sale to help balance its budget and equip officers with body cameras and tablets.
The New Scotland Yard site will be one of the most important redevelopment projects undertaken in central London this decade, replacing a world famous headquarters with a world class development.
Jassim Alseddiqi, Abu Dhabi invest group CEO
The 20-storey block in central London is famous around the globe as the home of the Metropolitan Police Service and for the rotating triangular sign in front of it nicknamed "the revolving cheese" by local wits. The Met, as the service is often called, is as well-known for its role as Britain's leading police force as for its links with famous fictional sleuths such as Sherlock Holmes. The transaction paves the way for a remarkable collection of artefacts — from the ricin-filled pellet fired from an umbrella to kill Bulgarian dissident Georgi Markov on a London bridge in 1978 to cooking pots used by a serial killer to boil up his victims — to go on public display.
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Ilhan Omar Joins The Movement Targeting Fox News' Advertisers
We have a sitting member of Congress calling for a boycott of our press folks.
Ilhan Omar didn't like what Tucker Carlson had say about her, so she is now calling for a boycott of Fox News' advertisers.
From The Blaze:
Rep. Ilhan Omar (D-Minn.) endorsed a campaign to pressure advertisers to drop Fox News after a scathing criticism from Tucker Carlson that she called racist.
"Fox News is now giving a nightly platform to white supremacist rhetoric. It's dangerous," Omar tweeted.
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"Advertisers should not be underwriting hate speech," she concluded.
She reposted a video of the commentary from Carlson, and a tweet that called it a "racist attack," while calling on advertisers to drop the cable news network and asking Twitter users to pressure them.
"Omar isn't disappointed in America, she's enraged by it," said Carlson in his commentary from his show.
"Virtually every public statement she makes accuses Americans of bigotry and racism. This is an immoral country she says, she has undisguised contempt for the United States and for its people," he adds.
"That should worry you and not just because Omar is a sitting member of Congress.
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