Move over Quinoa, there's a new ancient grain on the menu. This one hails from the exotic lands of the Middle East, most popular in Egyptian, Palestinan, as well as neighboring North African cuisines. Similar to bulgar, Freekeh, meaning "rubbed", it's name originating from the rubbing process the grains undergo when harvested, has been served and prepared in a variety of ways for millenia; In Egypt, it's stuffed into a pigeon for roasting, on Tunisia its eaten within a bone marrow soup, and in Syria it is prepared with Lamb, onion, butter, almonds, black pepper, cinnamon, cumin and salt.
With nutritional attributes comparable to other cereals, nutty in flavor and quick and easy to make, I personally like to savor mine like an oatmeal with berries and maple syrup for my breakfast.
Considered as a Superfood, with at least four times as much fiber as other comparable grains, a low glycemic index, and packed high in protein, it's no wonder freekeh is having it's moment on the plates of the most fashionable hotspots in town.
Try it at 'Feed, Body and Soul', the newest trendy table on Abbot Kinney, in Venice, CA where the young and beautiful savor it's robust and smoky flavor, from their Farmer's Market Grain Bowls.
To clean the artichokes, cut off most of the stalk and start removing the tough outer leaves by hand. Once you reach the softer leaves, take a sharp serrated knife and trim off 2–3 centimetres from the top. Cut the artichoke in half lengthways so you can reach the heart and scrape it clean with a small knife. Rub the clean heart with a teaspoon of lemon juice to stop it discolouring. Cut each artichoke half into slices, 5mm thick. Place in cold water and stir in half the remaining lemon juice, about 50ml.
Drain the artichokes and place in a sauté pan. Add the remaining lemon juice, thyme, garlic, black peppercorns, olive oil, lemon slices, 4 tablespoons of water and a pinch of salt. Cook on the stove on a medium heat for 20 to 25 minutes. By this time the artichokes should be soft and the sauce a thick consistency.
Fill a medium saucepan with plenty of cold water and bring to the boil. Add the peas and blanch for 30 seconds. Use a slotted spoon to immediately plunge them into cold water, then drain and leave to dry. Add the freekeh into the same pan and simmer gently until al dente, about 20 minutes. Drain, refresh under cold water and leave to dry.
Place the artichoke and their juices in a large mixing bowl. Add the peas, freekeh, herbs, ½ a teaspoon of salt and some black pepper and toss gently. Taste to see if more salt is needed and sprinkle with the pink peppercorns. Plate and finish with the purple basil.
Freekeh Available at Wholefoods, Trader Joes, and Speciality Food Markets.
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The past fortnight has been another extremely busy one for our night cars and helicopters, seeing them go to 190 missions in total.
The most missions the services went to were road traffic collisions. These made up 39% of the 190.
Next highest was medical emergencies. These include things like cardiac arrest, seizures and strokes, and made up 25% of missions. DLRAA's night car was called to one such incident in Kegworth last weekend, after a man in his 60s was suffering from an abnormally slow heart rate.
The crew joined East Midlands Ambulance Service (EMAS) at the scene to assist, then travelled with them in the ambulance to take the man to hospital.
The man suffered a cardiac arrest during the journey, but was successfully resuscitated before being handed over to the team at Royal Derby Hospital for further treatment.
After those were missions that do not fit our usual categories. These were unusually high over the past fortnight, making up 21% of the total, and included a hospital transfer, among other things. One of the other missions took WNAA to Northampton after a man was hit by a 20-30ft tree after it was cut down.
The crew went to the scene of the accident to assist the man, who was in his 60s.
He had suffered potential injuries to his head, spine and chest. WNAA flew him to University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire for further assessment.
Falls, sports incidents and industrial accidents were all quite close in amount, making up 6%, 5% and 4% respectively.
Are you looking to make a change this year? Why not spare some time and volunteer for your local air ambulance? For more information click here.


Connecting AppNexus to TapClicks is simple and straightforward.
Simply select AppNexus from the TapClicks Integration Services Dashboard.
Select a specific AppNexus account and a client or end user with which to associate the account, and click "update".


He looks so official... oops, no pun intended. Is this for high school, junior high or what?
dude, its about time you became a cheating zebra with me!!! You look good in black and white! Maybe one day we will be on a crew together???!!! So far I have had a eventless season, the best game will be GCT and helena! Give me a call sometime soon!


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// Header for CPrefsLetterGeneral class

#ifndef __CPREFSLETTERGENERAL__MULBERRY__
#define __CPREFSLETTERGENERAL__MULBERRY__

#include "CPrefsTabSubPanel.h"

#include "cdstring.h"

// Constants

// Panes
const	PaneIDT		paneid_PrefsLetterGeneral = 5070;
const	PaneIDT		paneid_LGMailDomain = 'DOMA';
const	PaneIDT		paneid_LGSpacesPerTab = 'STAB';
const	PaneIDT		paneid_LGTabSpace = 'TABS';
const	PaneIDT		paneid_LGIncludeChar = 'INCL';
const	PaneIDT		paneid_LGForwardQuoteChar = 'FRWD';
const	PaneIDT		paneid_LGForwardSubject = 'FSUB';
const	PaneIDT		paneid_LGWrapLength = 'WRAP';
const	PaneIDT		paneid_LGSeparateBCC = 'BCCC';
const	PaneIDT		paneid_LGBCCCaption = 'BCAP';
const	PaneIDT		paneid_LGSaveToFile = 'SFIL';
const	PaneIDT		paneid_LGSaveToMailbox = 'SMBX';
const	PaneIDT		paneid_LGSaveChoose = 'SCHO';
const	PaneIDT		paneid_LGSaveToMailboxName = 'SAVN';
const	PaneIDT		paneid_LGSaveToMailboxPopup = 'SAVM';
const	PaneIDT		paneid_LGAutoSaveDrafts = 'AUTS';
const	PaneIDT		paneid_LGAutoSaveDraftsInterval = 'SECS';

// Mesages
const	MessageT	msg_LGEditReplySet = 'RCP1';
const	MessageT	msg_LGEditForwardSet = 'JCP1';
const	MessageT	msg_LGEditLtrPrintCaption = 'PCAP';
const	MessageT	msg_LGSeparateBCC = 'BCCC';
const	MessageT	msg_LGEditBCCCaption = 'BCAP';
const	MessageT	msg_LGSaveToFile = 'SFIL';
const	MessageT	msg_LGSaveToMailbox = 'SMBX';
const	MessageT	msg_LGSaveChoose = 'SCHO';
const	MessageT	msg_LGSaveToMailboxPopup = 'SAVM';
const	MessageT	msg_LGAutoSaveDrafts = 'AUTS';

// Resources
const	ResIDT		RidL_CPrefsLetterGeneralBtns = 5070;

// Classes
class CMailboxPopup;
class CPreferences;
class CTextFieldX;
template<class T> class CPreferenceValueMap;
class LCheckBox;
class LPushButton;
class LRadioButton;

class	CPrefsLetterGeneral : public CPrefsTabSubPanel,
									public LListener
{
private:
	CTextFieldX*		mMailDomain;
	CTextFieldX*		mSpacesPerTab;
	LCheckBox*			mTabSpace;
	CTextFieldX*		mReplyQuoteChar;
	CTextFieldX*		mForwardQuoteChar;
	CTextFieldX*		mForwardSubject;
	CTextFieldX*		mWrapLength;
	LCheckBox*			mSeparateBCC;
	LPushButton*		mBCCCaption;
	LRadioButton*		mSaveToFile;
	LRadioButton*		mSaveToMailbox;
	LRadioButton*		mSaveChoose;
	CTextFieldX*		mSaveToMailboxName;
	CMailboxPopup*		mSaveToMailboxPopup;
	LCheckBox*			mAutoSaveDrafts;
	CTextFieldX*		mAutoSaveDraftsInterval;

public:
	enum { class_ID = 'Lgen' };

					CPrefsLetterGeneral();
					CPrefsLetterGeneral(LStream *inStream);
	virtual 		~CPrefsLetterGeneral();

protected:
	virtual void	FinishCreateSelf(void);					// Do odds & ends

public:
	virtual void	ToggleICDisplay(bool IC_on);				// Toggle display of IC
	virtual void	ListenToMessage(MessageT inMessage, void *ioParam);

	virtual void	SetData(void* data);			// Set data
	virtual void	UpdateData(void* data);			// Force update of data

protected:
	CPreferences*	mCopyPrefs;

			void	EditCaption(CPreferenceValueMap<cdstring>* text1,
								CPreferenceValueMap<cdstring>* text2,
								CPreferenceValueMap<cdstring>* text3,
								CPreferenceValueMap<cdstring>* text4,
								CPreferenceValueMap<bool>* cursor_top,
								CPreferenceValueMap<bool>* box1,
								CPreferenceValueMap<bool>* box2,
								CPreferenceValueMap<bool>* summary);	// Edit a caption
			void	EditBCCCaption();
};

#endif

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Auto Shows Ferrari Tuner Cars
Novitec Rosso Ferrari 599 GTO gets 876-hp, 0-62 mph in 3.2 secs
February 25, 2011 February 25, 2011 Omar Rana 2011 Geneva Motor Show, 599 GTO, Coupes, Ferrari 599 GTO, Novitec Rosso, Novitec Rosso Ferrari 599 GTO, Sports Cars, Supercars
Novitec Rosso Ferrari 599 GTO
The Ferrari 599 GTO is the fastest road-going Ferrari ever – so it's a surprise to us that anyone would want more from this car… well, not really since we still have a few true enthusiasts out there in this world of fuel-efficient vehicles. If you happened to have a Ferrari 599 GTO and want some more power from it, Novitec Rosso has come to your rescue. Meet the Ferrari 599 GTO by Novitec Rosso.
Power from the 6.0L V12 in the Ferrari 599 GTO has been increased to 876-hp and a maximum torque of 636 lb-ft. That's up from the base 599 GTO's 661-hp and 457 lb-ft of torque. Novitec engineers added a new intake manifold, larger fuel injectors, new high-flow air filters, a new intercooler and stainless-steel sport exhaust system with 90 mm tailpipes.
Click here for more news on the Ferrari 599 GTO.
With all the upgrades 0-62 mph comes in 3.2 seconds with a top speed of 211 mph. The Ferrari 599 GTO with no upgrades goes from 0-62 mph in 3.5 seconds with a top speed of 208 mph.
Novitec is also offering a bunch of visual upgrades, which you can check out in more detail in the press release and the photos posted after the jump.
No word on pricing.
Hit the jump for the press release and high-res gallery.
Novitec Rosso Ferrari 599 GTO:
NOVITEC ROSSO Tunes the Ferrari 599 GTO
888 hp / 653 kW, 340 km/h-Plus and Superlight Forged Wheels
A rated power output of 888 hp / 653 kW, a peak torque of 862 Nm and a top speed in excess of 340 km/h thanks to twin-compressor technology: NOVITEC ROSSO, the world leader in tuning for the sports cars from Maranello, presents an even more powerful and sportier version of the Ferrari 599 GTO in a world debut at the Geneva Motor Show 2011. To further improve the power-to-weight ratio and for even more dynamic handling the two-seater car is equipped with the new, extremely light NOVITEC ROSSO forged wheels.
The NOVITEC ROSSO engine specialists have developed an even more powerful version of the proven twin-compressor six-liter four-valve V12 engine for the sport version of the Ferrari 599. Both high-performance superchargers, driven by a cogged V-belt and lubricated by a dedicated oil circuit, were optimized further. Maximum boost pressure is limited to 0.45 bar.
The large water-to-air intercooler features a dedicated water circuit and is essential for maximum power yield and healthy engine temperatures. The intake side of the engine is further modified with an intake manifold custom-developed for the twelve-cylinder engine that features high-performance air filters and high-performance injectors.
The NOVITEC ROSSO stainless-steel high-performance exhaust system ensures unimpeded exhaust-gas flow. The exhaust features four black-coated tailpipes with diameters of 90 millimeters. This exhaust system also provides drivers the opportunity to select different exhaust notes. The Manettino button on the steering wheel adjusts the exhaust note from subtle to the extremely sporty sound of a true racing car.
The NOVITEC ROSSO engine management coordinates the perfect interaction of all components of the twin-compressor conversion for the GTO and ensures exceptional power yield, smooth running and maximum endurance.
After the engine conversion the 599 GTO is among the most powerful super sports cars in the world. Maximum power output jumps from standard 670 hp / 493 kW to 888 hp / 653 kW at 8,400 rpm, giving the supercharged sports car a power-to-weight ratio of 1.74 kg / hp. The tuned V12 also produces a superlative peak torque, which increases by 242 Nm to 862 Nm at 6,600 rpm.
The combination of powerful engine, extremely fast shifting six-speed F1 transmission and the low weight of the 599 GTO results in exceptional driving performance. The coupe sprints from rest to 100 km/h in just 3.2 seconds and to 200 km/h in just 9.1 seconds. This establishes the NOVITEC ROSSO Bi-Kompressor firmly among the world's fastest accelerating sports cars. Top speed is more than 340 km/h.
The silver special paint with yellow cross stripe and white patches for the starting number is reminiscence to the Ferrari 250 GTO racing car with chassis-no. 4153. In it the Belgians Lucien Bianchi and Georges Berger won the Tour de France in 1964. The lightweight-construction body itself remains unchanged with the exception of black taillights, third brake light, rear fog lamp and side markers.
The NOVITEC ROSSO suspension specialists have developed custom-tailored forged wheels specifically for the Ferrari 599 GTO. In their large size these new wheels are among the lightest of their kind anywhere in the world. They are anodized a titanium shade and feature five delicate double spokes. The resulting reduction in unsprung weight is crucial for agile handling.
The NOVITEC ROSSO NF4 10Jx21 rim for the front axle weighs just 10.4 kilograms; the size 12Jx22 rear wheel weighs only 13.8 kilograms. In addition to their low weight these wheels also widen the track and together with the wider Pirelli PZero tires in sizes 295/25 ZR 21 and 335/25 ZR 22 they allow even faster cornering speeds than the production tires.
NOVITEC ROSSO sport springs lower the center of gravity, which also contributes to this effect. An especially useful feature in everyday driving is the front-axle lift function the German specialists have devised for the GTO. At the push of a button in the cockpit the front can be raised by 40 millimeters. This eliminates the threat posed by speed bumps or underground parking ramps. Upon reaching a speed of 80 km/h the suspension automatically reverts to its original position.
Upon customer request NOVITEC ROSSO also offers exclusive interior options in any desired leather or Alcantara color for the lightweight-construction Ferrari.
– By: Omar Rana
2017 Audi R8 Coupe Msrp $180k Carbon Fiber Loaded Apr Tuned 650hp
Carbon Fiber Front & Rear Bumper Body Kit Fit For Benz G500 G550 G63 Amg 2020
Fit For Benz G500 G550 G63 Amg 2020 Front & Rear Bumper Body Kit Carbon Fiber
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Video: A little walk around the 2012 Dodge Charger SRT8 →
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2011 BMW Z4 sDrive35is prices start at $61,925
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Dust mites are a real nuisance around the bedroom. They can bite and are disgusting. In order to protect yourself from them you need to purchase pillow covers for dust mites. This will ensure that your pillows stay fresh and clean longer term instead of having something so close to your head filled with dirty bugs!
On this list today we have gathered five pillow covers that we think are some of the best. Instead of concentrating on just one brand and type, we have decided to spread your knowledge across five distinct brands. This way we can find the right solution to protect the best pillows you've purchased for sleeping at night.
All five come with a variety of features and are also at different price points to give you the most options to choose from, no matter what your budget is for purchasing pillow covers. All five of the brands are also very reliable and well known enough so you can know that they will last a long time.
Five of these covers are listed below so you can find out what one is going to work the best for you. Let's look at our top 5 picks in more detail.
The first product up for review is the Allersoft Cotton Dust Mite & Bed Bug Control Standard Pillow Protector.It's one of the most affordable options on our list. Many covers for dust mites sometimes only offer partial coverage of the pillow, but this pillow cover has a fully zipped enclosure that ensures full coverage. The zipper is also auto locking you can have a good sleep knowing that no bed beds or mites can get to you.
It is also made out of 100% cotton that can breathe, making sure your comfort is not sacrificed. There is a pore size of only 3-4 microns, ensuring that no dust mites are able to get through. Unlike a lot of covers made in other countries, the Allersoft Cotton Dust Mite & Bed Bug Control Standard Pillow Protector is fully made in the USA (like may other top end pillow products). It also comes with a lifetime warranty.
The second product is the Everlasting Comfort 100% Waterproof Pillow Protector. Developed by Everylasting Comfort, these have been designed out of high quality material to last a long time. They are also competitively priced with a lot of the covers on this list.
First off, these are 100% waterproof, protecting them from any bodily fluids, bed bugs, dust mites, and other bacteria around the bed area. If you are allergic to anything, these covers are hypoallergenic and very breathable. They are also durable, and if you have a pillow with feathers, none of them will ever come poking through.
It comes with the lifetime warranty from Everylasting Comfort, in case they are defective or break. For added comfort, these covers have been developed using 100% Cotton Terry Cloth, so it combines the feel of a high end pillow cover, but with the membrane in place to block any dust mites. It also comes with a zipper end seal. For cleaning purposes, they are machine washable, making it very easy.
The third pillow covers for dust mites are the LINENSPA Zippered Encasement Covers. These are available in a variety of sizes depending on the size of your pillows and the size of your bed. They range from standard sized, all the way up to California King Sized pillows.
This allows you total customization depending on the type of bed you own. These covers are very thin and also have a waterproof barrier. This protects the pillow itself from any fluids or spills caused in the bed. This is important as pillows can be very expensive and you don't want them to get ruined by a single spill.
They are also free of vinyl making it safe to use for both kids and your pets. For cleaning, these covers are capable to use with washing machines, making it easy. There is also a zippered closure for complete protection against dust mites. The fabric is still very soft and also breathable, making a much cooler sleeping surface that never gets to hot.
It has zero sound when sleeping and never feels like plastic. It also comes with a 10 year warranty in case anything goes wrong.
The fourth product up for review is the Evolon Allergy Pillow Protector. This is the most affordable option on the list, so if you are on a budget you will want to pay attention to this one. They have been created by the company "Eco Living Friendly" which guarantees to make products out of materials that are safe for the environment.
This is great for decreasing your carbon footprint and helping our ecosystems worldwide. These protectors have won many awards and have been developed by Germans.
They offer 1 micron filtration using the latest in microfilament technology. This creates a physical barrier against dust mites. There is a large internal surface area in his product, that can absorb 400% of its weight in water. The fabric is breathable and has no PVCs or chemicals. It can be washed easily and is fully bleach safe.
The final pillow cover for dust mites on the list today is the Microfiber Zippered Pillow Cover, developed by the brains at Linen Store. This pillow cover is also one of the more affordable options. It is water resistant and fully bed bug proof, protecting you from dust mites.
It features stitched edges and an extra long zipper to secure the cover. This is a quality dust mite cover with a reasonable cost. The microfiber is thin enough that you shouldn't feel it through your pillowcase, making this a great comfortable option to keep the mites away.
All five of the products above are great options when it comes for purchasing pillow covers for dust mites, we highly recommend all five!


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I thought the scheduled release was fixed. But it wasn't. Sigh.
The wounded prey with the bow didn't run very far. I killed the big one. It couldn't move. I collected the arrows in the grass. They were from the dead prey that the big one used as a shield. There was some scattered on the ground. The bag on the dead prey's waist had some. The big prey didn't do anything to stop me when I took them. It watched me. But didn't do anything else. I stayed out of its swinging range. Then I shot it until it stopped reacting. After, I poured stink sauce on it. I didn't want to get close to bite it; it wasn't guaranteed to be dead.
I hope it doesn't turn before I get to kill the wounded prey. It might eat all the food outside the fence. Three bodies. But I don't think it can. The dome is in the way. Even if it turns, it can't eat. Unless it's smart, lifts the visor. But I haven't seen any others become smart like me. It won't be able to. As for the prey with the bow, it's bleeding. I can track it down by smell. It's just past these trees. I walked as silently as I could to avoid alerting it with noise. But I still stepped on a branch. I thought it was a root. The crunch was loud.
The prey can hear me. I can hear the prey too. But it's not reacting. There's no sound. No shuffling, no arrow readying, no string pulling. Maybe it didn't hear me? I passed the trees. And there it was, the prey, sitting with its back up against a tree. It was pressing a red bundle against its hip. But when it saw me, it jumped up, dropping the bundle. It stood up, wobbling. Instead of readying its bow, it took two arrows out of its bag, holding one in each hand. Arrows … could be used that way? They're smaller spears. I don't want to get injured. Wounds take too long to heal. I'll take a step back, ready my bow. But if I do that, it'll ready its bow as well. Then, if arrows are smaller spears, I'll attack it with a spear. My range is greater. I can attack it without letting it reach me.
But I don't want to kill the prey. It was hit by an arrow covered in the other's blood. I want to see if it'll turn into an other without dying. After death, it takes around a quarter of a day to turn. A little bit of time has passed, not enough for any change. If I attack it, it might die if I hit an improper place. The stomach for one. One prey died to an arrow shooting through its stomach. A safe place to stab is the prey's legs. It doesn't kill. But it injures enough to hamper mobility. Another safe place to hit is its arm. It can't shoot its bow if its arm is injured.
It's difficult for the prey to dodge my attacks. Its hip is injured. The hip is part of the leg. It affects movement too. With my longer reach, the prey can't fight back. If it steps close, I stab at its leg. If it tries to use its bow, I advance. I've already stabbed its left leg four times. I didn't realize how important mobility is. It affects how fast the prey escapes. It affects how well the prey dodges. Without mobility, the prey can't attack either. I was too dumb in my thinking. My head is important. If my brain is destroyed, I'll die. I thought that meant other parts of my body didn't need as much care. But they do. Without my legs, I can't evade having my head destroyed. Without my arms, I can't fight back. I'm still not sure how important my torso is. The prey die if their stomach is destroyed. But not others. Not me. But there's flesh in the torso. The flesh on my arms move my arms. The flesh on my legs moves my legs. My torso is more rigid. It doesn't move all that much compared to everything else. Leaning side to side can be helpful on occasion. Maybe. As I thought, it's simply better to never get injured.
Like this prey. The injuries stack up. One arrow wound turned into four spear wounds. Now that its leg is completely useless, it can't escape when I stab its other leg. But it's screaming a lot. I wish it would stop. What if others come upon hearing it? They'll try to eat my prey. And I'll have to kill them if they do. So inconvenient. I'd rather not waste time on pointless tasks. Is there a way to prevent it from shouting? Stabbing its neck will kill it. I already know that. I'll worry about silencing it after I destroy its arms. Its throwing arrows at me. But they don't do much, bouncing off of my clothes. The prey isn't even trying to hit my head, not with the dome protecting it.
Stabbing with a spear is much easier than shooting with an arrow. Arrows miss easily. But it's impossible to miss a stab on a stationary target. The spear doesn't go in very deep. Like me, the prey is wearing the armored clothes. But that problem is easily solved by stabbing more than once.
I stabbed its arm again. But this time, the prey used its other hand to grab the spear. It won't let go. I'm pulling. But it's pulling against me. Slowly, the spear's coming closer to me. I'm stronger than it. But that's only since it's wounded. I'm using two hands; it's using one. But pulling is like pushing. Just in the opposite direction. What if the prey pulls at the same time that I push? The spear travels faster than normal, piercing deeper too. The prey screamed again, letting go of the spear. I took that chance to pull it out, out of the prey's range. With only one arm, it can't use its bow anymore. I can step back now, shoot at its last arm with arrows. But I might miss, hit something vital instead.
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Gail Vaz-Oxlade discusses the complications that debt and bankruptcy bring to a divorce process with Brian Pritchard (BDO Canada) and Darren Gingras (The Common Sense Divorce).
Not everyone is ready to talk with someone in person. You can call the Common Sense Divorce at anytime and hear a pre-recorded 2 min message about our services.
We will gladly take the time to speak with you about our services and the divorce process in Ontario. The Common Sense Divorce offers a free 20 min telephone assessment and consultation.


Soak the entire garment in a dilute solution of all-fabric powered bleach. Check the garment care label and check for color fastness first. And, be aware that during soaking all colors may be lightened.
If the stain remains and the garment is colorfast, soak the entire garment in a dilute solution of liquid chlorine bleach and water. Again, test for colorfastness first.
Caution: Chlorine bleach may change the color of the garment or cause irreversible damage. Therefore, it is important to check for color fastness before using. If the stain does not come out within 15 minutes of bleaching, it cannot be removed by bleaching, and any further exposure to bleach will weaken the fabric.
Note: To check for color fastness to liquid chlorine bleach, mix 1 tablespoon of bleach with 1/4 cup of water. Use an eyedropper to put a drop of this solution on a hidden seam or pocket edge inside the garment. Let it stand two minute, then blot dry. If there is no color change it is safe to use the product. Powered bleaches have directions for doing colorfastness tests.
There are also a number of dye removers/strippers, such as one from Rit, which are available in drug and grocery stores. However, color removers will also take out fabric colors as well as the stain.


Accrington Girls & Ladies FC is managed by a volunteer team, which is elected at the Annual General Meeting.
All the club officials welcome your input, and are always available for information, help and advice Meetings are held in the committee room at the Poplar Club, Wellington Street, Accrington. They are held on the 3rd Monday of each month at 7:30pm All adult members and parents/guardians are welcome to attend.


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Having your drivers license suspended or revoked can make life difficult. In most communities cars are the primary method for getting around. Everything requires the use of a vehicle, from driving to work, to driving to the grocery store, school and/or daycare. If you need to get to a job that is too far for walking and public transportation is unavailable, then you could lose your job. Lawmakers in Illinois recognize the potentially devastating impact that losing a license can have, and have made provisions for a hardship license. Those that can prove that they need to use a vehicle to get to work may be able to get a temporary or provisional license that will allow them to get to and from work.
There are several different offenses for which you can lose your ability to drive your car. Suspensions are issued by the Illinois Secretary of State's Office. The following offenses can result in a driver's license suspension, and may also have additional penalties given by the court.
Driving Under the Influence (DUI). Those arrested for driving while under the influence of drugs or alcohol will get their license suspended, and sometimes revoked.
Driving Without Insurance. A two year suspension can result if you are found to be responsible for an accident, and you did not have insurance.
Failure to Appear in Court. A suspension may result if you do not appear in court as requested for a traffic violation, or take care of the matter before your court appearance.
Failure to Pay Child Support. As the result of an act called "Deadbeats Don't Drive," failure to pay child support means losing the ability to drive.
Parking Violations. Unpaid parking violations of ten or more can result in a suspension.
Traffic Violations. In a period of twelve months, three moving violations may result in a suspension.
Automated Traffic Violations. A suspension results after five or more unpaid red light violations as captured by an automated traffic.
Tollway Violations. Your license can be suspended if you do not pay five or more tolls.
Suspensions and revocations are very different, although they both result in the loss of your license. Whether your license is suspended or revoked, you will not be able to drive legally.
Suspension. When your license is suspended, you lose driving privileges for a specified period of time. This period of suspension may last for a few months or several years, depending on the offense. Once the time period ends, the driver may take steps to get the license reinstated.
Revocation. When your license is revoked, you lose your driving privileges indefinitely. This is much more serious than a suspension. For most revocations there is a minimum time period. At the end of that time period, steps can be taken to receive driving privileges again.
Possible seizure of your car.
Restricted Driver's Permit. It may be possible to get a restricted driver's permit (RDP). The RDP will allow you to drive to certain places at certain times. This may mean you can drive to and from work, or be able to drive your kids to and from school or day care. You may not drive at any other time or to any other place.
Monitoring Device Driver's Permit. A MDDP is another type of driving relief offered for those that have their license suspended or revoked as the result of a DUI. This permit allows you to drive a car with a BAIID installed. The BAIID will not start if you have been drinking, because it requires you to blow into the device in order to start the car. This option allows drivers the ability to get to and from work while also keeping the roads safe for other drivers.
You Need to Drive to Work.
You Need to Drive to An Alcohol Awareness Class (for DUI cases).
Having a valid reason to drive does not guarantee that you will get relief.
In order to apply for driving relief you will need to have an informal or formal hearing depending on the circumstances of the offense. Call the Hearing Officer Facility Location to learn how to obtain an informal hearing. Fill out the Formal Hearing Request to obtain a formal hearing. Whenever you need to appear at a hearing, it is in your best interest to have an attorney present. Though it is not required, when you license is on the line, it is important to have an advocate on your side. Dennis Dwyer is an accomplished DUI defense attorney, and he has experience helping his clients obtain driving relief. If you have lost your license and would like to get a hardship license, give his office a call today!


["Highlight: <<At the Asian Development Bank, for example, Japan and the US each claim around 13% of the votes, compared to less than 6% for China, and the president is always Japanese. A similar situation prevails at the World Bank, where an American is always in charge, and the International Monetary Fund, where the managing director is always a European. Though the G-20 countries agreed in 2010 to increase China's IMF quota from 3.65% to 6.19% – a small step in the right direction – the US Congress has refused to ratify the agreement, preventing the reforms from being implemented.
"La Embajada de España en la República Popular China, en relación con los contenidos de una serie de ficción emitida por una de las televisiones privadas e independientes de España, lamenta profundamente el malestar causado en la comunidad china.
["Pregunta para reflexionar: ¿Cómo se contextualiza este reportaje?", A.S..
["<< [...] Adicionalmente, el gobernante español solicitó a su par chileno que España se incorpore como "observador plus" en la Alianza del Pacífico, así como integrarse al Consejo Empresarial del bloque [...] >>. Comentario del momento: es un tema de reciprocidades a varios niveles.
["Highlight: <<In today's world, any kind of bilateral relationship is unique and therefore can be labeled a special relationship>>", A.S.
["<<I am quite sure that, if the EU could be generous enough to grant Chinese the MES before 2016, a friendly and positive gesture to China, Europeans would be invited to enjoy the delicious Peking Duck, spicy Mapo Tofu or tasty Gongbao Jiding (kung pao chicken).
["Highlight: <<A senior aide confided, "Xi is ready, but it won't be easy>>, A.S."
La gira, entre el 14 y el 27 de junio, formó parte del "Programa de Intercambio para Miembros de Partidos Políticos y Académicos", organizado por el Buró de Compilación y Traducción y el Departamento de Enlace del Comité Central del Partido Comunista de China. Asistieron representantes de Argentina, Bolivia, Brasil, Cuba, Chile y Perú.
[Párrafo destacado: [...] "La parte china propone crear el Foro de Cooperación China-América Latina y el Caribe con vistas a instituir una plataforma de nivel más elevado para reforzar la cooperación general entre ambas partes.
[...] "China and the EU will launch the high-level people-to-people exchange and dialogue mechanism next year, which will help plan and advance friendly exchanges between Chinese and Europeans in a wider scope" [...], Fu Ying.
" [...] China and Europe are at the far ends of the Eurasia continent, but our shared destiny and future are as solid as the vast landmass that joins us.", Fu Ying.
"Europa müsse die Beziehungen zu den asiatischen Staaten zu einem Schwerpunkt der europäischen Außenpolitik machen", Wolfgang Ischinger.
Presentation given to a Caribbean delegation visiting the Chinese Academy of Social Sciences (CASS) in Beijing during the second week of November, 2011.
"Tout le monde est là à paniquer mais le PIB de l'Europe est trois fois celui de la Chine. Et l'on se conduit comme si nous n'étions rien, insignifiants, désordonnés, incapables de créer et de produire [...]", Valéry Giscard d´Estaing.
"The second reason to watch Chinese policy in Central Asia is strategic: the region is almost a laboratory for Chinese foreign policy", Godement et al.
21.-Deputy director Jiang Shixue's response to Francois Godement and Jonas Parello-Plesner with Alice Richard, The Scramble for Europe, ECFR, London, July 2011.
b.- Francois Godement et al., The Scramble for Europe, ECFR, London, July 2011.
20.- Institute of European Studies of the Chinese Academy of Social Sciences/中国社会科学院欧洲研究所, "本网专访中联部西欧局局长王华", 2011-10-11 ["Better this version than the one published in English", A.S.].
18.- Very concerned Europeans with global perspective, "An Open Letter from Concerned Europeans to Eurozone Leaders", 12-10-2011.
17. b- Feng Shaolei, "We – China and Russia – have some common history which means we can more easily understand each other. Also, both China and Russia are in the course of modernization and economic and political reform, so in many things we can understand each other," Professor Feng Shaolei, Director of the Center for Russian Studies at the East China Normal University. Quoted at the bottom of the webpage by Russian TV, 11-10-2011.
["See a brief interview with Augusto Soto in the 3rd RT video at the bottom of this previous link", A. S.].
14.- 陈家兴, "人民网评:乔布斯改变世界的"传奇密码"何在", 人民网, 08/10/2011.
13.- Zhang Xi. On Huang Nubo, "Waiting for the big thaw", China Daily Europe Edition, 30-09-2011.
9.- Professors Zhu & Quelch, "The Power of One", China Europe International Business School, Shanghai, 09-09-2011.
8.- "La política como un arte: un encuentro con Javier Solana y Enrique Iglesias, dos hombres de mundo", La Nación, 05-09-2011.
6.- Glenn Kessler, "Huntsman's proposal for a 'strategic dialogue' with China", The Washington Post, 24-08-2011.
4.- Helmut Schmidt: "Europa soll sich nicht aufspielen. Der Westen darf sich nicht als Mentor der Chinesen gerieren", Neuer Osten – Neue Märkte. Europa und Asien auf dem Weg zur neuen Weltordnung, Allianz Forum, Berlin, 17-06-2011.


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Endocultivation: the influence of delayed vs.simultaneous application of BMP-2 onto individually formed hydroxyapatite matrices for heterotopic bone induction
When bone morphogenetic protein (BMP) is delivered to matrices in vivo may affect tissue engineered bone constructs for jaw reconstruction after cancer surgery. This study compared the effects of BMP application at different times after matrix implantation for heterotopic bone induction in a rat model. Hydroxyapatite blocks were implanted unilaterally onto the surface of the latissimus dorsi muscle. A second block was implanted onto the contralateral muscle after 1, 2 or 4 weeks and 200 μg rhBMP-2 was injected into the blocks on both sides. Bone formation and density inside the blocks was analysed by CT and histology. 8 weeks after BMP application increases in bone density within the scaffolds were most pronounced in the simultaneous application group (179 HU). Less pronounced increases were observed for the 1 (65 HU), 2 (58 HU) and 4 (31 HU; p < 0.0001) week delay group. Homogeneous bone induction started from the central channel of the blocks. Capillaries and larger vessels were seen in all constructs, samples receiving delayed BMP treatment demonstrated significantly greater neovascularization. Delayed application of BMP was less effective for heterotopic bone formation than simultaneous application. A central channel allows homogeneous bone induction directly from the centre of the blocks.
The in vivo tissue engineering of heterotopic bone by intramuscular endocultivation, where the patients serve as their own bioreactor, has yielded customized vascularized bone grafts that have already been used in humans for jaw reconstruction after ablative tumour surgery. Midface reconstructions are difficult because of the complex anatomy. Three dimensional (3D) planned reconstructions are being studied based on computed tomography (CT) or magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) data. The origin of materials used ranges from hydroxyapatite or derivates based on polylactic acid (PLA) or polylactic-co-glycolic acid (PLGA).
This cultivated bone is mostly cancellous with no cortical layer. Excess bone formation is often observed outside the matrices. It remains a challenge to achieve thorough and homogeneous bone induction throughout the entire graft. In a pilot study, the authors administered BMP-2 for bone induction 4 weeks after the implantation of the scaffold (delayed application). They used bovine hydroxyapatite (HAP) blocks but did not observe any improvement in bone induction with a delayed application. One reason was that excessive soft tissue ingrowth may have prevented the penetration of the BMP deep within the scaffolds. Earlier studies tested the use of a PLA membrane to avoid soft tissue ingrowth into HAP scaffolds placed onto the mandible. This technique enhanced homogenous bone formation.
The results of the first study led the authors to modify the matrices and examine the effect of delays shorter than 4 weeks (this study). The special design of the matrices included a central channel to allow BMP injection directly into the centre of the blocks and a porous structure.
The novel aspect of this study was the administration of cytokines for bone induction and cell differentiation at several different time intervals. Usually, the scaffold and cytokines are implanted simultaneously at the same operation in animal models. At the time of implantation no vascularization or osteoblasts are present in the centre of the scaffolds. The cellular machinery for bone formation has to migrate from the surface of the scaffold to the centre. The authors reasoned that a delay in the application of cytokines might allow undifferentiated mesenchymal cells to penetrate into the scaffold, thereby enhancing the number of stem cells within the scaffold at the time of application of the cytokines (BMP). The authors reasoned that should this occur, vascularization within the scaffold would be promoted and there would be an increased likelihood of homogenous osteogenesis within the scaffold, with consequently higher bone density.
The aim of this study was to evaluate heterotopic bone formation on a novel HAP scaffold produced using computer aided design (CAD) in a rat model. In particular, the influence of soft tissue ingrowth with delayed application of BMP-2 at different intervals was compared to the simultaneous placement of the matrix together with the BMP-2.
24 female Lewis rats (4 months old, about 200 g each) were used for this study. The study protocol was in accordance with the German Animal Welfare Act (Animal Experiment Permit V-742-72241.121-14 (39-5/04)). All animals received food and water ad libitum. Every surgical procedure and each CT examination was performed under general anaesthesia with ketamine (10%, 1 μl/g body weight, intraperitoneal) and xylazine (2%, 0.6 μl/g body weight). The implanted HAP blocks were specially designed and produced as previously published. A spray-dried granulate HA19 (BioCer Entwicklungs-GmbH, Bayreuth, Germany) was chosen as the raw material for 3D printing of HAP scaffolds.
Each animal was implanted with a HAP block on the left side. After different delay periods allowing for soft tissue ingrowth in the first block, a second block was inserted on the right side and BMP was applied to both blocks ( Fig. 1 ). This allowed the authors to examine simultaneous and delayed application of BMP and its effect on heterotopic bone formation in vivo in the same animal. The animals were separated into three groups (8 animals each): the first group had a delay period of 1 week, the second group a period of 2 weeks and the third group a period of 4 weeks. These groups are referred to as the '1 week delay', '2 week delay' and '4 week delay' groups. The delay period reflects the time given to allow for soft tissue ingrowth into the first block. The right side (simultaneous application) served as a control, where no time for soft tissue ingrowth was given.
Flowchart showing the experimental set up. Note the different intervals for soft tissue ingrowth and similar intervals for evaluation of the effects of BMP.
The surgical procedure and the amount of rhBMP-2 solution applied are reported in earlier publications. The skin was shaved and disinfected before surgery. Over a median incision on the thoracic spine, the latissimus dorsi muscle on the left side was displayed and a pouch above the muscle was created. A special CAD HAP block (about 2 cm × 1 cm × 1 cm) with one side rounded off and a central channel ( Fig. 2 ) was implanted. The pouch and the skin were sutured separately.
Specially designed HAP block that was implanted as scaffold. Note the central channel along the long axis that allowed for direct application of BMP to the centre of the block (bar = 1 cm).
In the second operation, a similar HAP block was inserted through the same approach on the right side. Additionally, 1 ml of rhBMP (containing 200 μg BMP-2; Wyeth Pharma GmbH, Münster, Germany) was applied with a syringe directly into the central channel of each block on both sides, giving 400 μg BMP-2 per animal. The block was porous and the BMP-2 penetration into surrounding soft tissue was avoided by surgical creation of a pouch.
CT examinations under general anaesthesia were performed (Somatom, Siemens AG; 120 kV, 210 mA, 46.82 mGy) to follow increases in bone density until 8 weeks after the second operation. Blinded examiners performed bone density evaluation.
Fluorochrome labelling by intraperitoneal injection started 1 week after the second operation and the BMP application as follows: xylenol-orange (6% in NaHCO 3 , 1.5 ml/kg body weight; Sigma–Aldrich, Steinheim, Germany) was applied at weeks 1 and 5 after the second operation; calcein-green (1% in 2% NaHCO 3 , 5 ml/kg body weight; Sigma–Aldrich, Steinheim, Germany) was applied at weeks 2 and 6; alizarin (3% in 2% NaHCO 3 , 0.8 ml/kg body weight; Sigma–Aldrich, Steinheim, Germany) was applied at week 3; tetracycline (1 mg/kg body weight, Doxycyclin Ratiopharm SF, Ratiopharm, Ulm, Germany) was applied at week 4.
At the end of the observation period (8 weeks after the second operation), blocks on both sides were excised together with the surrounding soft tissue (this technique is described in detail in an earlier publication ). Specimens were dehydrated in a graded series of alcohol solutions and embedded in wax. The specimens were ground to a width of 80 μm for microradiography, 40 μm for fluorescence microscopy (Mikrophot-FXA, Nikon, Germany) and to 8 μm for staining (Masson-Goldner, toluidine) and light microscopy. Microradiography was performed as previously described. Haematoxylin–eosin (H–E) staining was performed on 4 μm sections, which were analysed semi-quantitatively for vasculature. A defined area within the construct was analysed. Samples were scored at 40× magnification; those with construct areas <70 mm 2 were scored in total whereas those with an area >70 mm 2 were partially scored ( i.e. every 4 fields of view at 40× magnification). The scoring method was adapted to assess four sizes of blood vessels <10 μm, 10–30 μm, >30 μm or longitudinal vessels.
Statistical evaluation
Bone density was measured in Hounsfield Units (HU) from CT scans. Data were analysed by ANOVA with the two factors: group (0, simultaneous application; 1, delayed by 1 week; 2, delayed by 2 weeks; 4, delayed by 4 weeks) and time (0 and 8 weeks after BMP application). For further analysis, multiple comparisons after Scheffé were calculated. For expected values, the corresponding 95% confidence intervals were computed.
Vascularization data are presented as the mean number of blood vessels per mm 2 on the tissue section (±SEM). Differences between the means of the two treatment groups (delayed vs. no delay in BMP treatment) were tested for statistical significance. Normally distributed data was tested using a 2-sample t -test and all non-normally distributed data tested using the non-parametric Mann–Whitney U -test.
Bone density evaluation
The increases in bone density were higher in the control group (179 HU; 95% CI: 154–205 HU; Fig. 3 ) where application of BMP occurred simultaneously with implantation of the HAP blocks. Lower rates were observed for the 1 week (65 HU; 95% CI: 39–91 HU) and 2 week (58 HU; 95% CI: 32–84 HU) delay groups. The lowest increase was seen in the 4 week delay group (31 HU; 95% CI: 5–57 HU). The group effect in general was statistically significant ( p < 0.0001). For the following combinations, the p -values of the group effect were below 0.05: 0 and 4, 1 and 2, 1 and 4, 2 and 1, 2 and 4 and 4 against all others ( Table 1 ).
Increases in bone density 8 weeks after application of BMP for the different groups (LSM ± 95% CI). Note the greatest increase in the simultaneous group, especially compared to the other groups; see Table 1 for the corresponding p -values.
The increases in bone density 8 weeks after BMP application for the different groups were compared with each other. The p -values for each possible combination are listed.
p -Values
Simultaneous application 1 week delay 0.076
1 week delay Simultaneous application 0.076
1 week delay 2 week delay 0.004
The statistical evaluation of different effects revealed that no individual animal-specific effects accounted for the increase; only group-dependent effects accounted for the change in density. Linear F -tests indicated the absence of systematic curves in all groups, indicating that a linear interpretation for bone density increase was sufficient.
No animal developed evidence of infection, seroma or haematoma formation over the implanted HAP blocks. Two animals died in each group during general anaesthesia. This occurred prior to the planned end of the observation period. They were therefore excluded from the evaluation without replacement.
Microradiography and fluorescence microscopy
Microradiography indicated homogenous new heterotopic bone formation occurred in the control group and in the 1 and 2 week delay groups. All delayed groups demonstrated bone induction commencing from the central channel. The 4 week delay group showed the least evidence of bone induction ( Fig. 4 ).
Microradiography of (0) the control group, 1 (1), 2 (2) and 4 (4) week delayed groups. Note the homogenous new heterotopic bone for the first three groups and the distribution indicating that bone induction started from the central channel for the delayed groups. Each block had a height and width of 1 cm and a length of 2 cm.
Toluidine staining revealed new bone formation in each group ( Fig. 5 ). The integration of fluorochromes revealed evidence for new bone formation especially during weeks 2 and 3 (green bands for calcein green and red bands for alizarin) of each group. Bands for all fluorochromes were found, showing ongoing bone formation afterwards ( Fig. 6 ) and for the entire period.
Toluidine staining revealed new bone formation in all groups. Viable osteocytes were found inside the light blue new bone apposition (bar = 200 μm; control group (0), 1 (1), 2 (2) and 4 (4) week delayed groups).
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Congressman William Lacy Clay, D-University City, listens to speakers at an event in St. Louis on Monday, April 1, 2019. Photo by David Carson, dcarson@post-dispatch.com
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St. Louis congressman pushes bill to allow cities to pass their own gun laws
By Erin Heffernan St. Louis Post-Dispatch
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ST. LOUIS — U.S. Rep. William Lacy Clay, D-University City, announced a federal bill Friday that would allow local governments, including St. Louis, to pass stricter gun laws without approval from a state legislature.
Clay announced the effort at St. Louis Children's Hospital, which treats more gunshot wounds than almost any children's hospital in the country. He was joined by St. Louis Mayor Lyda Krewson, city Public Safety Director Jimmie Edwards and local hospital and nonprofit leaders.
The bill is the latest effort to address gun violence, what the mayor calls one of the city's most critical issues, and comes after several unusually violent weeks in St. Louis that saw five children or teens killed by gunshot wounds in the city this June.
Clay's bill — H.R. 3435, the Local Public Health and Safety Protection Act — attempts to address the problem by forcing states to allow local governments to pass their own gun laws, even if they are stricter than state laws. Any state that receives federal public safety funding would need to comply.
"I'm tired of the violence," Clay said at the Friday press conference. "I'm tired of the excuses. And I'm tired of our state Legislature being unable or just too frightened to do something about gun violence."
Cities in 43 states, including Missouri, are prohibited from enacting their own gun laws by state statute today, Clay said. He argued the legislation is needed in cities like St. Louis, which has for years been ranked among the most violent cities in America.
"Unless we get control of the flow of unrestricted guns into our community, we are not going to solve this problem," he said.
The legislation has 20 co-sponsors in the U.S. House, but faces dim prospects of becoming federal law any time soon. It would need approval from the Republican-controlled U.S. Senate that, according to Clay, is "captive" to gun rights advocates at the National Rifle Association.
Krewson said if the city got the power to write its own gun laws, her top priority would be to require a permit to carry a gun, reversing a vote by the Missouri Legislature to abolish the state's concealed carry permits in 2016.
"This has become so much more of a crisis in the last few years because Missouri no longer requires gun owners to carry a permit," Krewson said after the news conference Friday. "So that's the first step. So then if a law enforcement officer stops you with a gun they can ask, 'Let me see your permit.'"
Edwards, the public safety director, said Friday that without local control over gun laws, the city's police department has taken other routes to controlling the use of guns including referring more weapons cases to federal agencies and taking guns from minors through child safety laws.
Gov. Mike Parson's office did not respond to a request for comment on the legislation Friday. Statewide gun rights advocates at the Missouri Firearms Coalition argue the bill would overly restrict gun rights while doing little to curb the city's violence.
"There have been so many bills hyped as a magical cure to gun violence," said Aaron Dorr, policy adviser for the Missouri Firearms Coalition. "And instead they are used to demonize and prosecute law-abiding gun owners and ignore the criminals that are actually committing the crimes."
Clay acknowledged Friday that city gun laws wouldn't be a cure-all to the crime problem.
"This is a sliver of what we need, but at least it gives us another tool," he said.
But hospital leaders at the press conference Friday supported the bill, arguing they see the effects of the city's gun violence firsthand.
So far in 2019, more than 40 children have been treated at St. Louis Children's Hospital with critical or fatal injuries from gunshot wounds, said the hospital's chief medical officer, Alexis Elward.
Medical professionals at the hospital routinely operate on toddlers riddled with bullets and treat children shot while walking to the bus stop or playing in the front yard, Elward said.
"But there is nothing routine or natural about it," Elward said. She added: "For the healthcare professionals here this is not political. This is not just professional. It's intensely personal."
Jack Suntrup of the Post-Dispatch contributed to this report.
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A bipartisan group of U.S. senators has introduced legislation that would require the Department of Homeland Security to appoint cybersecurity leaders in each state to help combat growing cyberthreats against units of local government.
Scott Ferguson • January 17, 2020
Law enforcement agencies in five countries have shut down WeLeakInfo.com, which allegedly provided cybercriminals with access to over 12 billion personal records culled from 10,000 data breaches.
A cyberattack targeting one of the largest banks in the U.S. that stops the processing of payments likely would have a major ripple effect throughout the financial system, according to a new report from the Federal Reserve Bank of New York.
As business email compromise schemes continue to evolve, some cybercriminals are focusing on accessing companies' financial documents, which provide useful information to support the theft of money, according to a new report from security firm Agari.
The FBI has created a new policy to give "timely" breach notifications to state and local officials concerning election hacking and foreign interference. The updated guidelines look to correct some of the mistakes in the run-up to the 2016 presidential election.
Nick Holland • January 17, 2020
The latest edition of the ISMG Security Report discusses why Britain is struggling to determine whether to use China's Huawei technology in developing its 5G networks. Plus: An update on a mobile app exposing infant photos and videos online and an analyst's take on the future of deception technology.
Chip Witt • January 17, 2020
For close to three years, a technology executive was hounded by a persistent attacker who stole his identity, opened credit cards in his name, and wired funds from his bank account. Though SpyCloud helped bring this particular criminal to justice, these tactics are common in targeted attacks. If your account...
Mathew J. Schwartz • January 16, 2020
As if ransomware wasn't already bad enough, more gangs are now exfiltrating data from victims before leaving systems crypto-locked. Seeking greater leverage against non-paying victims, Maze and Sodinokibi attackers are not just threatening to leak stolen data; they're also following through.
Senators Field Legislation to Build Huawei 5G Alternatives
One gaping hole in the U.S. government's push to counter Chinese-built 5G telecommunications gear remains the lack of alternatives. But a bipartisan group of senators is seeking to create a $1 billion fund to create trusted, Western-built options.
Congress Hears Warnings of Iranian Cyberthreats
Iranian-led disinformation campaigns and other cyberthreats against the U.S. are likely to surge in the aftermath of Iranian Major General Qasem Soleimani's death, security and political experts told a House committee Wednesday. That's why federal agencies need to shore up their defenses.
Julie Conroy , Krithika Ramadoss , Fang Yu • January 16, 2020
Faster payments are the new reality in more than 40 countries, and this innovation is benefiting consumers and businesses alike. Criminals are also enjoying the speed and non-refutable nature of these transfers, and in many deployments faster payments quickly translates to faster fraud. This does not have to be the...
A federal judge in Atlanta has given final approval to a settlement that resolves a class action lawsuit against credit bureau Equifax, which in 2017 suffered one of the largest data breaches in history. The minimum cost to Equifax will be $1.38 billion.
How Wireless Carriers Open the Door to SIM Swapping Attacks
A new Princeton University research paper finds that five major U.S. prepaid wireless carriers are leaving their customers open to SIM swapping attacks. The main culprit is weak account authentication procedures that attackers can easily exploit.
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Art from past and present
Thanh Nien News, May 23, 2008
Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam -- Of all the museums in Vietnam, the Ho Chi Minh City Fine Arts Museum remains among the most popular.
It is considered an invaluable institution for displaying and restoring a wealth of cultural treasures of national ethnic heritage.
Located at the intersection of Pho Duc Chinh, Le Thi Hong Gam, Calmette and Nguyen Thai Binh streets in Ho Chi Minh City's District 1, the museum was established in 1987 and officially opened to the public in 1992.
The building was constructed using Baroque architecture and once belonged to one of the city's wealthiest men, Hoa, who owned several luxurious villas and hotels including the present-day Majestic Hotel.
The gallery has three stories showcasing an evolving contemporary collection, ancient Buddhist artwork and Cham statuary.
The first floor is used for periodic expositions of both local and international artists.
The second displays valuable paintings and sculptures from the museum's permanent collection, and the third floor highlights fine art relics dated from the 7th-20th centuries.
The collections include over 20,000 artworks made of various materials including terra cotta, porcelain, precious woods and gold.
The museum is also home to highly valuable paintings like the lacquer work Vuon Xuan Bac Trung Nam (Three regions' spring garden) by renowned painter Nguyen Gia Tri.
The gallery purchased the piece for an astonishing US$100,000.
Visitors to the museum can also view several modern collections including works by contemporary homegrown artist Bui Xuan Phai, famous among local and international experts for his drawings of Hanoi's ancient town.
The gallery also houses well-known works like Em Thuy (Sister Thuy) created in 1943 and Cong nhan co khi (Mechanic Workers) by Nguyen Do Cung in 1962, among many others.
Located at 97A Pho Duc Chinh St., Dist. 1, the HCMC Fine Arts Museum continues to be a renowned venue for fine arts exhibitions from the distant past, while also serving as a platform for contemporary artists to display their work.


Thyolo Thava Member of Parliament Lilfred Nawena has refused to take the "controversial" tag, saying he was only a politician who proclaims the truth.
Nawena, a former university of Malawi lecturer, attracts the description of 'controversial' from the media.
But when he was featured on Capital FM Radio's Straight Talk programme, he said could not accept that he was controversial.
"I don't know if I am controversial, all I try to do is to tell the nation the truth about anything," said the free-speaking lawmaker.
Nawena said he was only interest ted with matters of national interest, saying people would be the best judges on his character.
The law maker who was fired from Malawi's former ruling Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) recently announced he has rejoined the party and asked Speaker of the National Assembly Henry Chimunthu Banda to allocate him a seat for him in the opposition benches.
"DPP is the only party in this country that has a vision for the nation," Nawena said during Straight Talk interview.
Nawena came into Parliament as an Independent operating on the government side, but later joined the DPP, although he was always critical of former president Bingu wa Mutharika's administration.
At the peak of the Mutharika's government, he was one of the MPs who fell out of grace with the DPP and had been one of the sympathisers of the then Vice-President Joyce Banda. After the change of government, Nawena remained on the government side with the new ruling PP.
He has since hinted that he will seek re-election in his constituency on DPP ticket of he gets the nod during primary elections.