This week, the U.S. Senate passed the first major banking bill since the Dodd-Frank financial overhaul in 2010. If successful, it would roll back and loosen regulations on banking institutions prompted by the 2008 financial market meltdown.
The new bill is the result of a bipartisan effort. More than a dozen Democrats joined the Republicans to pass it. But passage in the House, where it heads next, is not guaranteed as Republican lawmakers there want an even bigger rollback of regulations.
The measure, supporters say, will provide regulatory relief for small banks. Meanwhile, critics argue that it benefits larger institutions more by loosening important consumer protection requirements for lending.
If it ultimately passes the House and is signed by President Trump, the bill contains three provisions that state and local governments should keep tabs on.
Called the Economic Growth, Regulatory Relief and Consumer Protection Act, the bill would change the size of banks that are subject to federal regulatory scrutiny. It does this by raising the threshold for so-called systematically important financial institutions from banks with at least $50 billion in assets to banks with at least $250 billion on the books. These financial institutions are subject to higher regulatory standards than small banks.
The idea is to free up smaller, regional banks from the strict scrutiny they say hinders their ability to make small business and other loans. The stingy small business lending market has made it difficult for business owners to expand and grow. This stagnation is something that concerns state and local politicians.
Supporters claim the bill would keep consumer protections intact, but some critics contend it would do the opposite. They point to the $50 billion threshold mentioned above, which many have said was too low. Some are concerned, however, that the bill would raise the threshold too high. For example, Countrywide Financial, a major subprime mortgage lender at the center of the foreclosure crisis in 2008, had assets of roughly $210 billion before it failed. Under the proposed bill, it would be exempt from the kind of regulatory scrutiny from the Federal Reserve that it's subject to today.
There's another mortgage-related provision in the bill that has consumer groups like the Center for Responsible Lending railing against it: the proposal to loosen mortgage lending standards for small banks and credit unions.
The bill contains a big plus for municipal debt: It would expand a federal rule outlining the kind of liquid assets that banks must hold in case of an emergency to include all investment-grade -- that is, anything above junk status -- municipal bonds.
The current rule limits the kinds of municipal bonds that qualify. Many were concerned that the limitation for munis would make it more expensive for states and localities to issue debt during the next economic downturn because demand for them would be lower from banks.
The proposed expansion isn't perfect. The new classification for munis would make them similar in credit quality to mortgage-backed securities rather than on par with debt from foreign countries, which is typically more stable and what finance officials wanted.
Still, notes the Brookings Institution's Aaron Kline, the fix in the bill strikes a better balance than what exists today.
Early data for the last three months of 2017 show the strongest growth in state tax revenues in the post-Great Recession period. According to data compiled by the Rockefeller Institute of Government, personal income taxes increased by 16.6 percent over the fourth quarter of 2016 and sales tax collections rose by nearly 7 percent. The institute attributes the activity to taxpayer responses to the tax overhaul late last year, which created incentives for some high-income taxpayers to prepay state and local taxes in late 2017 before certain tax breaks expire.
As the U.S. Supreme Court gets set to weigh in on whether to legalize all online sales taxes, some are arguing that leaving it up to the states would result in a patchwork system of online tax laws. Therefore, the conservative-leaning Tax Foundation is urging Congress to pass a national online taxing law before SCOTUS makes its decision.
But states are already moving forward on their own. Indiana, North Dakota, South Dakota and Wyoming have already passed laws outright legalizing online sales taxes. This year, at least nine other states (Georgia, Hawaii, Idaho, Iowa, Kansas, Nebraska, New Mexico, New York and Oklahoma) have similar online sales tax bills in their legislatures. If passed, those laws would replace the more limited, online sales tax regulations that those states have passed in recent years.
San Diego State University had to scramble to find money to send personnel with its men's basketball team to the NCAA basketball tournament this week. That's thanks to California's ban on state-funded travel to states that it says have discriminatory practices. State employees are prohibited from using public money to travel to eight states, including Kansas, where San Diego's game against the University of Houston was held Thursday night.
The NCAA covers most of the costs associated with sending a team to the national tournament, but that doesn't include supporting athletic department or other personnel. San Diego Athletic Director David Wicker said the team would use a private account, plus bonus money the Mountain West Conference provides, to help teams with the cost of the tournament. No California teams in the women's national championship tournament are impacted by the travel ban.


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Hear the lively song / Of the frogs in yonder pond / Krik-krik, krikkety-krick / brrrrr-ump!
Dude. Those peepers are LOUD.
And then, in special harmony, the rushing sound of freeway traffic floated on top of the raucous krrk-ing. I started thinking of those overlay films in the "Human Body" section of the Childcraft encyclopedias. The next layer came from the bicycle tire hiss on wet pavement from the cyclists I couldn't see.


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Partnerships At an End: When a Judicial Decree May Be Needed
When entering a partnership, the ultimate goal is to turn a profit and enjoy the fruits of your hard work. Unfortunately, many times partnerships simply do not work out–a sad truth many partners simply refuse to realize or accept. However, sometimes it may be best to simply call it quits. An at-will partnership requires the unanimous consent of all partners to undertake major decisions. Therefore, sometimes not all partners will agree to ending the partnership, even when it is in the best interest of the partnership.
However, not all hope is lost. As a partner, you can acquire a judicial decree to end the partnership. This can be appropriate in a number of situations. Florida, which follows the Revised Uniform Partnership Act, has provided a number of such situations when a judicial decree can be acquired. The first such scenario is when the economic purpose of the partnership is unreasonably frustrated. If you can prove that the partnerships is no longer making money–and is unlikely to do so in the future–a judicial decree may be appropriate.
Another time that acquiring a judicial decree may be appropriate is when another partner has engaged in conduct making it not reasonably practicable to carry on the partnership. For example, a partner may have committed an illegal act that has harmed the partnership beyond repair, or the partner has engaged in serious waste that is harming the partnership. A judicial decree may be appropriate in such a situation.
Another scenario where a judicial decree may be appropriate is if it is impossible to continue to operate in conformity with the partnership agreement. Changed circumstances may have emerged that have frustrated the purpose of the partnership. As a result, a judicial decree may be acquired to end the partnership.
If it has become no longer reasonably practicable to carry on the business of the partnership, a judicial decree may be acquired to end the partnership. Essentially, if the partnership has become too difficult to carry on, it may be in the best interest to end the business. If you feel as though this is an option you would like to explore, you should contact an experienced legal team to take the proper steps to end the partnership. Give the Trembly Law Firm a call at (305) 431-5678 today to schedule a consultation.
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Cette page concerne l'année 332  du calendrier julien proleptique.

Événements
 Janvier à août : siège et prise de Tyr par Alexandre le Grand. La ville est rasée et ses habitants sont vendus comme esclaves. Alexandre prend possession de la Judée et de la Samarie.
 Pendant le siège de Tyr, le gouverneur de Samarie, Sanballât III, présente sa soumission à Alexandre. Il obtient la permission de construire un temple sur le mont Garizim en faveur de son gendre Manassé, frère du grand-prêtre juif de Jérusalem Yaddoua. En retour,  Samaritains s'engagent dans l'armée macédonienne. En Judée, selon Flavius Josèphe, le grand-prêtre Yaddoua (Jaddus) aurait rencontré Alexandre.
 Été : Alexandre constitue une puissante flotte et les amiraux macédoniens Amphotéros et Hégéloque triomphent des Perses en mer Égée, permettant ainsi à leur roi de reprendre le contrôle de Chios et des cités de Lesbos et de Ténédos. Antigonos, satrape macédonien installé par Alexandre en Phrygie, parvient à bloquer une contre-offensive perse en Anatolie centrale.
 25 juillet ( juillet du calendrier romain) : début à Rome du consulat de Cnaeus Domitius Calvinus et Aulus Cornelius Cossus Arvina (pour la seconde fois). Marcus Papirius Crassus est nommé dictateur pour faire face à la menace d'une incursion gauloise qui n'a pas lieu. Les Samnites différent la guerre contre les Romains pour soutenir les Lucaniens contre Alexandre le Molosse, roi d'Épire venu prêter son appui aux Grecs de Tarente. Alexandre, vainqueur des deux peuples près de Paestum, conclut un traité d'alliance avec les Romains. Censure de Publilius Philo, premier censeur plébéien (fin en 331 av. J.-C.).
 Septembre-novembre : siège et prise de Gaza par Alexandre (blessé deux fois) qui se dirige ensuite vers l'Égypte.
 Décembre : Alexandre laisse la direction de la Syrie-Palestine à son général Parménion, puis entre en Égypte où il est accueilli en libérateur. Le conquérant macédonien garde l'organisation administrative de la satrapie perse, à la tête de laquelle il nomme un gouverneur. Alexandre se présente en Égypte comme un vrai Pharaon, se faisant même reconnaître comme fils d'Amon par l'oracle de l'oasis de Siwa (Siouah) en février 331. Ses successeurs, Philippe Arrhidée et Alexandre Aigos adopteront la même attitude.

 Hiver 332-331 av. J.-C. : le roi de Sparte Agis III, après avoir recruté des mercenaires à Halicarnasse et en Crète, retourne dans le Péloponnèse pour organiser un soulèvement général des cités grecques contre la Macédoine.

 Athènes est provisoirement exclue des Jeux olympiques. Un de ses athlètes, Callippos, est convaincu de tricherie et se voit infliger une amende. Callippos est insolvable et sa cité doit payer son amende ; Athènes refuse et est provisoirement exclue des Jeux !

Notes et références

332 av. J.-C.

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Safety and pharmacokinetics of an abuse-deterrent, extended-release formulation of oxycodone hydrochloride with a sequestered naltrexone core in children 7-17 with moderate-severe pain.
This is a multicenter, open-label, single-arm study designed to characterize the PK and to evaluate the safety of ALO-02 in children and adolescents 7 to 17 years of age who require opioid analgesia for moderate-to-severe pain. The study consists of 4 study periods (screening, titration, maintenance, follow-up) occurring over a period of up to 9 weeks. The study will enroll approximately 140 children and adolescents with at least 100 subjects once stabilized during the titration period to complete a minimum of 2 of the 4 weeks study duration in the maintenance period to satisfy the PK endpoint. A safety follow-up visit is required at 1 week post-last dose.
Oral/Capsule, twice per day dosing; Treatment duration consists of a 1 to 4 week Conversion/Titration Phase leading to a 2 to 4 week Maintenance Treatment duration.
ALO-02 capsules consist of controlled-release pellets containing oxycodone hydrochloride (HCl) and naltrexone HCl. Oxycodone is a main component of this product.
An AE was any untoward medical occurrence in a clinical investigation patient administered a product or medical device; the event needed not necessarily have a causal relationship with the treatment or usage. All-causality AEs refer to any AE occurrence which needed not necessarily have a causal relationship with the treatment or usage. Treatment-related AEs refer to AEs that have a causal relationship with the treatment or usage. The majority of AEs were of mild to moderate severity.
An SAE was any untoward medical occurrence at any dose that: resulted in death; was life-threatening (immediate risk of death); required inpatient hospitalization or prolongation of existing hospitalization; resulted in persistent or significant disability/incapacity (substantial disruption of the ability to conduct normal life functions); resulted in congenital anomaly/birth defect. All-causality SAEs refer to any SAE occurrence which needed not necessarily have a causal relationship with the treatment or usage. Treatment-related SAEs refer to SAEs that have a causal relationship with the treatment or usage.
Oxymorphone and noroxycodone are major metabolites of Oxycodone and 6-β-naltrexol is the major metabolite of naltrexol.
Following parameters were analyzed for examinations of vital signs: resting systolic and diastolic blood pressure, heart rate, and respiratory rate. In this study, there were only participants meeting the maximum decrease from baseline in systolic blood pressure (SBP) >= 30 mmHg and diastolic blood pressure (DBP) >=20 mmHg criteria. None of the vital sign changes were clinically significant.
Following parameters were analyzed for hematologic laboratory tests: hemoglobin, hematocrit, red blood cells, mean corpuscular volume, platelets, white blood cells, lymphocytes (absolute & %), neutrophils (absolute & %), basophils (absolute & %), eosinophils (absolute &%), monocytes (absolute & %). Following parameters were analyzed for chemical laboratory tests: bilirubin,aspartate aminotransferase, alanine aminotransferase,alkaline phosphatase, protein(total), albumin,blood urea nitrogen, creatinine, cholesterol, sodium, potassium,chloride, calcium, phosphate, bicarbonate, glucose, creatine kinase. None of the lab abnormalities were clinically significant.
Children 7-17 with moderate to severe pain requiring around the clock treatment with an opioid analgesic.
Be an experienced opioid user, defined as any subject treated with opioid therapy, equivalent or equal to > 6 mg per day of oxycodone, for a period of 3 consecutive days immediately prior to first day of dosing.
Columbia-Suicide Severity Rating Scale (C-SSRS) for suicidal ideation and behavior in past year.
A life expectancy (assessed by investigator) of less than 6 months or is no longer capable of taking medication orally.
Undergone surgery within 3 days prior to the first day of dosing.


The other day, my TWDB and I decided to go to the cinema. It was a bit of a last-minute decision, being 7.20pm on Friday night. We had no idea what was on, so went onto the website of our local cinemas to have a look.
After hurriedly skipping through some of the reviews, we realised that most of the shows started at 8pm, on the other side of town! It was time for action, so we jumped into the car and decided to leave choosing to spur of the moment inspiration once there.
We made it on time, stood outside the row of posters dithering. I'm hopeless at deciding what I want to eat/do/read/see, but I was told it was 'lady's choice' and nearly 8pm, so I plunged in bravely and suggested 'Vilaine'.
A FRENCH FILM? I hear you cry. Yep, French, and very much a film. Well, the alternative was 'Transporter 3' or some miserable movie you come out of not having enjoyed and wondering why you spent money to make yourself depressed when there's quite enough in real life to render you thusly as it is, and quite frankly going to the cinema is supposed to be pleasurable and leave you feeling GOOD, not CRAP! In my opinion, anyway. Especially if I'm paying, which I wasn't, but then I was out with my TWDB and having fun, and wanted things to stay that way.
So, 'Vilaine' it was, and I was very glad with my choice. The story is about Mélanie who is not attractive, has never been attractive, and, what makes her life even more impossible is that she is 'gentil' (nice). So everyone takes advantage of her niceness, including her wayward mother, her creep of a boss and her 'friends'.
She has been communicating with a guy on the internet, and is due to meet him on St Valentine's day even though she has sent him a photo... Unfortunately, disaster strikes and poor Mélanie realises that something has to change.
So, she decides that niceness is for losers and creates 'Vilaine', her vengeful alter ego. What follows is a hilarious readjustment of the universe.
'Vilaine' is an 'anti The Incredibly Irritating and Boring History of Amélie Poulain' film, which I absolutely detested. Where Amélie is smug and annoying, Mélanie is just trying to get by as best she can, and failing miserably. Where Amélie interferes with her neighbour's lives for no particular reason, Vilaine wreaks revenge for personal emotional injuries endured over the years. It's a cool movie where the underdog triumphs.
Unusually, for a French film, it has a happy ending.
If you hated Amélie, you'll love 'Vilaine', and if you liked Amélie, you'll probably also enjoy 'Vilaine'.
We left the cinema still laughing, and went off to find supper. A word to the wise: out of season, if it's after 10pm, go home to eat cos there ain't nothing cookin' in town. Or stay in the cinema complex and choose one of the cantine chains that have chain food from freezer to microwave. Or eat first and go to the later show.
I loathed Amelie Poulain....andt hought I was the only one around!
A film where the underdog triumphs sounds like the kind of film I would enjoy.
I agree wholeheartedly with you about going for films that would not only entertain but also leave one happy.
Maybe we should start the AAA - Anti Amélie Association. Nauseating film! I always get worried when everyone tells you what a great film they have just seen. Mama Mia seems to be 'the' film at the moment. Or maybe I just don't know the right people!
Me too, Louise. Same with books. I have another friend who loathed Amélie too, so we could soon form a football team!
I haven't seen Mamma Mia yet.


The following is a summation of Douglas W. Hubbard's remarks at GE's "Strategies for Success in the U.S. Health Care Market," by H&HN editors who attended the event.
Many organizations may say their biggest cybersecrity threat is their employees, new technology or perhaps even vendors or organized crime. But the single biggest risk is probably something even more fundamental: how your organization assesses risk. If your risk-assessment process is flawed, that impacts everything else you're doing in risk management.
"Your organization's biggest risk in cybersecurity, or anything else, is flawed risk assessment," Hubbard said.
I call risk assessment a type of "apex" process. An apex process is an executive-level activity that directly influences most other processes. For example, you have to prioritize projects within your organization. If you have a hard time prioritizing projects, what should your priority be? It should be learning how to effectively prioritize projects.
However, even though such apex processes as portfolio prioritization or risk assessment are so critical, their performance is rarely measured even in organizations that diligently measure other processes. Even if an organization routinely measures its return on projects, measures performance and assesses risks, it probably doesn't know the performance of project selection, performance metrics or risk-assessment processes themselves. Do you know the ROI on your project management method, investment approval process, or risk management itself?
Consider what is perhaps the most widely used risk-assessment tool: the risk matrix, sometimes called a heat map. Clearly, it is meant to have some bearing on a lot of key decisions in the organizations that use it. So it would seem important to know the performance of this method in terms of the measured improvement compared with its costs. Yet, even though these methods are sometimes called a "best practice," that doesn't mean proponents actually measured the performance of this method.
Ideally, we should base best practices on deliberate experiments run to compare one method against another, like what is done in drug trials. This is important because, just as with new drugs, there appears to be a type of placebo effect in analysis. Too often, just by going through a structured and formal process, people will feel better about their estimates. Some people even view a structured and formal process as a positive attribute of their methodology. But merely feeling more confident in your decisions is not the goal. The goal of a decision-analysis process is that your decisions are, in fact, measurably improved.
• Research has shown that we are overconfident in their estimations; in other words, our chance of being right is much less than we think.
• We are also highly inconsistent in our estimates of risks. Measurements done by Hubbard Decision Research showed that, on average, random inconsistency accounted for 21 percent of the variation in expert judgment.
• In addition to random variations in estimates of risk, how much risk we are willing to accept also changes due to irrelevant external factors. Studies have shown how emotional states and even simply being shown smiling faces can have a significant but unconscious influence on risk tolerance.
• Finally, assessing risk is ultimately about dealing with probabilities, and people often have difficulty dealing with probability intuitively. Numerous types of cognitive errors have been documented and, without doing the math, most decision-makers are likely to commit these errors in regard to major risk-management decisions.
So, how does the most popular risk-assessment method — the risk matrix — address these issues? It doesn't. It even appears to add new errors. Tony Cox Jr., who holds a Ph.D. in risk analysis from Massachusetts Institute of Technology, probably has studied risk matrices more than anyone else, and he has concluded that risk matrices are often "worse than useless." Worse than useless means that organizations have spent time and money and actually implemented these frameworks, making decisions that are worse than they would have been otherwise.
Fortunately, research also points to methods that control for these errors and improve overall performance. For our book, "How to Measure Anything in Cybersecurity Risk," Richard Seiersen and I interviewed more than 170 cybersecurity professionals and asked them 86 questions, including whether they had experienced any actual data breaches within the past three years, and how they assess risk. We found that if the professionals could compute the probability of different levels of losses, they observed fewer breaches. Even though this result is statistically very strong, if this were the only evidence I had, I wouldn't put too much stock in it. But this finding also happens to agree with a lot of other research showing that even simple statistical models are outperforming human experts in fields as wide-ranging as the outcomes of sporting events, prognosis of kidney disease and the failure rates of businesses.
The good news is that we don't have to invent anything new. The methods that work best are, unsurprisingly, those that have been used by actuaries for decades or longer. Doing the math lets us estimate a return on risk mitigation and prioritize risk-management approaches. In contrast, we don't know how to do the math for red, yellow and green, and high, medium and low. What's more valuable — moving four medium risks to a low risk or one high risk to a medium risk? Some object to this approach, arguing that actuaries have the luxury of lots of data points in their analysis. This is inaccurate. You need less data than you think and you have more than you think.
To summarize, here are things we need to do to make progress in assessing risk. First, our risk-assessment language ought to start using the language of probabilities. Declaring something is merely "unlikely" or that the risk is "medium" is not a meaningful basis for critical decisions. Second, base your method on components that have been shown to work in a properly measured test. Again, your organization's biggest risk in cybersecurity, or anything else, is flawed risk assessment.
Review the full supplement, "Strategies for Success in the U.S. Health Care Market."
Douglas Hubbard is President of Hubbard Decision Research.
Here are the best ways to tackle security issues in your hospital.
It's an exciting time to be in health care; and it's also an exciting time to be in venture capital. Industry lines are blurring and business models are changing.
There's a great deal of pressure on senior leadership at hospitals and health systems to do things better, faster.


J Clin Neurosci. 2015 Mar;22(3):570-4. doi: 10.1016/j.jocn.2014.08.018. Epub 2014 Dec 6.
Aberrant microRNA expression in peripheral plasma and mononuclear cells as specific blood-based biomarkers in schizophrenia patients.
Sun XY1, Lu J2, Zhang L3, Song HT4, Zhao L5, Fan HM6, Zhong AF7, Niu W8, Guo ZM2, Dai YH9, Chen C7, Ding YF9, Zhang LY10.
Department of Psychology and Psychiatry, Second Military Medical University, Shanghai, People's Republic of China; Prevention and Treatment Center for Psychological Diseases, No.102 Hospital of Chinese People's Liberation Army, North Peace Road 55, Changzhou 213003, Jiangsu, People's Republic of China.
GoPath Laboratories LLC, Buffalo Grove, IL, USA; GoPath Diagnostics Laboratories Ltd, Changzhou, Jiangsu, People's Republic of China.
First Center for Mental Health of Civil Affairs Bureau, Minhang District, Shanghai, People's Republic of China.
Bengbu Medical College, Bengbu, Anhui, People's Republic of China.
Department of Psychiatry, Suzhou Psychiatric Hospital, Suzhou, Jiangsu, People's Republic of China.
Department of Psychology and Psychiatry, Second Military Medical University, Shanghai, People's Republic of China.
Department of Laboratory, No.102 Hospital of Chinese People's Liberation Army, Changzhou, Jiangsu, People's Republic of China.
Department of Rehabilitation, No.102 Hospital of Chinese People's Liberation Army, Changzhou, Jiangsu, People's Republic of China.
GoPath Diagnostics Laboratories Ltd, Changzhou, Jiangsu, People's Republic of China.
Prevention and Treatment Center for Psychological Diseases, No.102 Hospital of Chinese People's Liberation Army, North Peace Road 55, Changzhou 213003, Jiangsu, People's Republic of China. Electronic address: zly102@126.com.
Findings from multiple studies on microRNA (miRNA) expression profiling in schizophrenia patients have produced conflicting results. In order to investigate miRNA as specific biomarkers in the peripheral plasma and peripheral blood mononuclear cells (PBMC) of schizophrenia patients, expression levels of the nine most frequently reported schizophrenia-associated miRNA (miR-30e, miR-34a, miR-181b, miR-195, miR-346, miR-432, miR-7, miR-132 and miR-212) were examined in the peripheral plasma and PBMC in 25 schizophrenia patients and 13 healthy controls using quantitative real-time reverse transcription polymerase chain reaction. We observed significantly increased expressions of miR-132, miR-195, miR-30e and miR-7 in plasma samples (p<0.05 to p<0.001), and miR-212, miR-34a and miR-30e in PBMC samples (p<0.05 to p<0.01). Receiver operating characteristic curve analysis revealed that the area under the curve (AUC) of miR-30e in plasma was 0.767 (95% confidence interval [CI] 0.608-0.926) with sensitivity and specificity of 90.90% and 60.00% respectively, and the AUC of miR-30e in PBMC was 0.756 (95% CI 0.584-0.929) with sensitivity and specificity of 81.80% and 68.00%, respectively. Logistic regression analysis demonstrated that miR-30e in plasma was more sensitive to differentiate schizophrenia patients from normal controls than miR-30e in PBMC. Our findings indicate that miRNA expression is more significant in plasma than in PBMC, and suggest that miR-30e in plasma may be a more sensitive biomarker for schizophrenia diagnosis, although its aberrant expression can be detected in both plasma and PBMC.


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Underground Warfare 1914-1918
By Simon Jones
Published by Pen & Sword Military (2010)
Simon Jones's graphic history of underground warfare during the Great War uses personal reminiscences to convey the danger and suspense of this unconventional form of conflict. He describes how the underground soldiers of the opposing armies engaged in a ruthless fight for supremacy, covers the tunnelling methods they employed, and shows the increasingly lethal tactics they developed during the war in which military mining reached its apotheosis.He concentrates on the struggle for ascendancy by the British tunnelling companies on the Western Front. They outfought their German adversaries underground, and their efforts climaxed with the detonation of nineteen enormous mines beneath the Messines Ridge in June 1917. But this wide- ranging study also tells the story of the little known but fascinating battles fought in the French sectors of the Western Front which have never been described before in English.Vivid personal testimony is combined with a lucid account of the technical challenges - and ever- present perils - of tunnelling in order to give an all-round insight into the extraordinary experience of this underground war. Simon Jones assesses the impact of these underground battles on the fluctuating fortunes of the opposing armies, and he places them in the longer context of military history from medieval times to the present day.
Tunnellers on the Western Front


Kevin Miller was born in western Massachusetts and became a Christian during his college years at UMass Amherst. He began serving in the fulltime ministry in 1998 in Hartford, CT and then spent many years focusing on the rebuilding of the Boston campus ministry. He now serves leading the Downtown Region of the Boston Church. He is married to his wife, Melissa, and has three children, Emma (12), Caleb(9) and Lexi (5).


At long last, Samsung launched the much hyped Galaxy S2 smartphone in Nairobi. The phone has great features but the pricing really scares even the high-end market it seeks to tap on to. Most users we talked to believe that there should have been operator subsidy or introduction of contract plans.
Samsung is planning to sell just around 10,000 units in Kenya according to Robert Ngeru, Samsung East Africa Business Leader. The pricing is not realistic considering that with the material the phone is made of, it wont last that long for a resell since with the many launches, you will definitely get tired of this handset.
Also at over Ksh 60,000 and running no premium OS, it just does not make sense. iPhones can be expensive because the platform is so unique. But for the Android Os bases devices, Samsung will face stiff competition from Motorolla, HTC and LG when they launch in the market.
So my judgement is that this is a great phone but it is pricey even for the target market.


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Q: Location.reload (true) just spinning but won't reload the page I am trying to logout the user from my application and  I have a button listening for a click event to perform the logout algorithm which looks something like the below code however I only see the spinning wheel and nothing.
export const logout = async () => {
  try {
    const res = await axios({
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    });
    console.log(res)
     if ((res.data.status === "success")) {
      window.setTimeout(() => {
      location.reload(true);
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     }

  } catch (err) {
    showAlert("error", "Error!! Logging out ! Please Try Again");
  }
};

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Home » Jadon Sancho talks progressing between Man United and Borussia Dortmund
Jadon Sancho talks progressing between Man United and Borussia Dortmund
Manchester United and Borussia Dortmund have been locked in negotiations over the transfer of Jadon Sancho this weekend.
The Red Devils reportedly had a bid of around £67 million rejected last week for the flying winger, with Dortmund holding out for a figure of around £80 million.
And according to transfer expert Fabrizio Romano, the two sides have been working toward bridging the gap with a combination of cash and bonuses.
'Manchester United have been in contact with Jadon Sancho's camp also during the weekend,' Romano tweeted late last night.
'Negotiations with Borussia Dortmund on €95m [£82] price, bonus details and payment structure will continue in the next hours/days.
'€70m [£60m] won't be enough to complete the deal.'
Manchester United have been in contact with Jadon Sancho's camp also during the weekend. ???? #MUFC
Negotiations with Borussia Dortmund on €95m price, bonus details and payment structure will continue in the next hours/days. #Sancho
€70m won't be enough to complete the deal.
— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) June 13, 2021
An interesting aspect to the guru's update is that last line, given that United were already reported to have bid £67 million. This could suggest that only £60 million of that bid was a fixed fee and that £7 million of it was made up of bonuses.
Reports have also indicated that both the proportion of the fee made up of bonuses and the type of bonuses included are a major part of the discussions being had.
United want to include a number of add-ons based on individual achievements, such as Ballon d'Or nominations and potentially England caps, Golden Boot awards etc. The Bundesliga side prefer more achievable club objectives, such as qualification for the Champions League, Premier League wins, etc.
Both sides are also believed to want to wrap the deal up as soon as possible and avoid the protracted media circus that left everyone angry and frustrated last summer.
Sancho, meanwhile, was left out of Gareth Southgate's matchday squad for England's 1-0 victory over Croatia in the Europa League group D yesterday.
The 21-year-old's omission from the squad further fuelled speculation that a deal could be imminent and that he has matters on his mind other than his duties for the Three Lions.
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The Philadelphia Coven has thwarted the Order of the Serpent's every attempt to destroy their city, only to draw out the scariest nightmare from the Otherworld--the Caoranach. However, one member of the Philly Coven, Cami Akiyama, has already met this creature--the very monster who tortured her and branded her with a mark. Given their history, the Coven leader assigns her a bodyguard--none other than the gorgeous and lethal necromancer, Dante Martinez, the ex-boyfriend she'd disappeared on years ago. A single conversation confirms the spark between them never died, and based on the way Dante teases and flirts, he's not about to let that flame get snuffed out without a fight.
No one has ever compared to the incendiary passion Dante inspired in her, but after being marked and broken by a monster, she's too damaged to rekindle any sort of relationship. Not like that stops him. If anything, he fights harder for the memories of a love that kept her sane on her bleakest nights. And despite every effort to distance, Cami finds herself falling for him all over again. Except the Caoranach doesn't just plan to devastate this city. The Caoranach possesses a deadly secret; one, when revealed, holds the power to shatter Cami completely.
WAKING FOR WINTER is the last book in the Philadelphia Coven Chronicles, and this time we meet up with Cami and Dante. Now, Cami is a character we've met throughout the series, whilst Dante is a fairly new one who popped up in Alanna and Sam's story. Interestingly enough, this couple is also the only one who had a previous relationship with each other, although Cami left for her own reasons. Cami is 'haunted' by her experiences at the hands of the Order of the Serpent, and you realise just how much as the story fills out. Dante will do anything to protect Cami. He still loves her, even though he still doesn't know why she left. In this climatic book, all the previous couples play a part, but the spotlight remains on Cami and Dante.
This has one helluva ending that definitely leaves you wanting more but strangely satisfied with what you have. The usual high quality of writing flows through this book, a standard I now associate with Katherine McIntyre. Whilst I thoroughly enjoyed this book, my favourite of the series has to be Rising for Autumn. However, I would highly recommend you try this series for yourself, and then let me know which is your favourite! An epic ending to a great series that I thoroughly enjoyed. Absolutely recommended by me.


I have had a gap of 2 weeks since my last post – it was forced and not voluntary. My old internet connection died on me and the new one took forever to activate. Since 2 days I am back online and feeling so much relieved.
I had so many posts lined up for last 2 weeks and all related to festive season baking but I owe Hyatt, Pune & Gourmet It Up and apology for the inadvertent delay. And, I decided to post this review first.
Deepa Jain started GourmetItUp with the intent of providing 'fine dining experience' to a customer rather than ordering few selected items which truly doesn't represent the variety or the potential of a restaurant.
GourmetItUp hosted a set of food aficionados to Oriental experience at Baan Tao Hyatt, Pune. At the event held at the restaurant, GourmetItUp introduced us to this experience consisting of a tastefully created 6 course meal paired with a unique selection of Sula Wines.
We were warmly welcomed by the Hyatt Team, Deepa, Sovna and PR teams. Also I got a chance to meet and catch up with fellow bloggers with whom I have been connecting regularly now. The seating was in their open patio with waterfall and serene ambiance.
The event was addressed by renowned wine connoisseur Sovna Puri who spoke about the right wine and food pairing followed by a special 6 course tasting menu with varied choices of salads, appetizers, soup, mains, rice and noodles and dessert.
The menu included both vegetarian and non-vegetarian choices across Salads, Starters, Soup, Mains, Rice & Noodles, Dessert.
Each course was paired with a suitable wine. SulaBrut Rose' was served with Salad. The blend includes Pinot Noir, Chenin Blanc & Zinfandel. The grapes are being harvested earlier to achieve good acidity which is required in sparkling wines. A lot of Strawberry and Cherry on the nose. Palate shows a Lot of berry fruit with citrusy, nutty notes, balanced acidity with lingering creaminess and nutty finish.
Starters were paired with Sula Riesling – An off dry, easy drinking wine with beautiful floral aromas on the nose. Pairs well with fried, steamed or cheesy dishes.
Mains were paired with Dindori Reserve Shiraz – Aged for a year in new American oak barrels. It is fragrant, elegant & smooth. A full-bodied wine with flavours that excite your palate.
Desserts were paired with Late Harvest Chenin Blanc – (Late Harvest means dessert wine), abounding with flavours of mango, honey & tropical fruit. This award-winning wine is the perfect close to a delicious meal. But it also makes an elegant aperitif.
The meal was delicious. The Chef at Baan Tao served us some unforgettable experience. Few things which really stood out for me were – Crisp Iceberg Salad with Japanese Peanut Dressing. The dressing was perfect with the right bit of crunch and flavour for the salad. The Steamed Silken Tofu was soft and melt in mouth. I am not a great fan of Tofu but this did make me re-think my choice of not eating Tofu.
Desserts were real special. Hands down the best part of the meal. The Green Tea Creme' Brulee served with White Chocolate Bavaroise was delight in every bite. So was Lemongrass Panacotta with White Chocolate Pound Cake. Absolute Heaven!
A delightful experience, very well thought of, planned and executed! Full marks to all parties involved and Deepa. It was clearly evident that Deepa is very passionate about what she is doing and how she is striving to contribute and make a difference.
The experience didn't end with just food, they also arranged for us to shoot the dishes separately once the meal was over. They understood the necessity of shooting in natural light and had platters and baskets of great food spread out in well naturally lit area for us to click. This also left us free to enjoy our meals first rather than being busy clicking images.
The afternoon was an enjoyable experience with great food and wine. I would love to repeat similar experiences arranged by GourmetItUp and will surely be visiting other restaurants. A 6-course meal at Baan Tao is for Rs. 1299/- plus taxes per person.
The only hitch in the afternoon, it was slightly stretched affair due to late arrivals.
I will end the post with little bit about all the parties involved, since they all did so much effort, it seems unfair not to include their press and media release.
About Sula Vineyards: Sula Vineyards has quickly gained a reputation as India's #1 premium wine company since the launch of the company's first wines in 2000. The company is also a leading wine importer under the umbrella of Sula Selections, with a portfolio of prestigious brands from leading producers like Remy Cointreau, Hardys, Chianti Ruffino and Asahi Beer.
About FoodHall: Launched in May 2011 in Mumbai, Foodhall is a premium lifestyle food destination by Future Group. It targets the well-travelled urban Indian consumers who love to experiment with global cuisine and promises to expose customers to the next level of food retailing. Currently Foodhall is present in Mumbai, Bengaluru, New Delhi and Pune. This store designed for "foodies" is a one – stop shop for food lovers and offers everything under one roof, right from daily essentials, exotic flavours, and secret ingredients to premium kitchen accessories.
I recommend strongly to enjoy fine dining experiences with GourmetItUp. It delivers better than what one would order on their own.


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Q: Adding a gitignore file I have a preexisting repo at C:\MyProject. It has a .git folder but I don't have a .gitignore. I created one with notepad (which says its a text document), and when I got to do a commit, the .gitignore folder got added to the repo.
How do I fix this?
I am using Windows 7 Pro.

A: This is most likely because your files are already being tracked,
Take a look at this

A: You can't add a file and a folder with the same path.  What is in the .gitignore folder?  This should be a file.


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Hindia Haji Mohamed, Somalia
Hindia Haji Mohamed was killed in Mogadishu on Dec. 3, 2015 by a bomb placed under the seat of her car and detonated by remote control. Mohamed was brought to a nearby hospital but died of her injuries shortly afterward. She had worked as a journalist and producer for state-run outlets Somali National TV and Radio Mogadishu. No one immediately claimed responsibility for the attack. Mohamed's husband, also a journalist and former head of news at Somali National TV, was killed in a suicide bomb attack in 2012.
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Media reports have brought attention to the strain the Dallas Police and Fire Pension Fund (DPFPF) is under, specifically it's Deferred Retirement Option Plan (DROP). Ohio Police & Fire Pension Fund (OP&F) members may wonder if their DROP could face similar troubles. The answer is no. To read why click here.
The interest rate for the period of April 1, 2019 through June 30, 2019, will be 2.41%.
The Deferred Retirement Option Plan (DROP) is an optional benefit that allows eligible police officers and firefighters to accumulate a lump–sum of money for retirement. The Ohio Police & Fire Pension Fund (OP&F) is proud to offer this benefit to its membership, which has been the most requested addition to OP&F's benefit offerings in many years.
The popularity of DROP programs has grown across the country since public sector employers first introduced them in the 1980s. Based on tremendous member request, OP&F has put in place a beneficial program without additional cost to members, their employers or OP&F. Thanks to member persistence, the support of member unions and associations and the receptive Ohio Legislature, the Governor signed Senate Bill 134 into law in 2002, which enabled OP&F to begin offering DROP in 2003.
Enrolling in DROP is a voluntary decision that members should make after careful consideration of their own individual situation. OP&F strongly encourages all members to seek financial, legal and tax advice from professional counselors before entering DROP.
Use OP&F Online to view your DROP contributions. OP&F updates your account information every night with the information we have on file, however, we have no control over when your contributions may be sent from your employer. Interest on your DROP account is calculated during the first week of each month. Click here to go to OP&F Online.
Complete a new Direct Deposit Application to change where your DROP distributions are deposited.


The main target of the Company is to help people to have a healthier life, to live longer, and to be happy. In order to achieve excellent results, Balkan Pharmaceuticals continues to work tirelessly to bring the most innovative, effective and cutting-edge treatments to patients. They are making a lot of researches to reach the result of producing high-quality drugs against various diseases. The company is also focusing on a wide range of disease areas including immunology/dermatology, oncology, neuroscience, infectious diseases and respiratory boasting with high-end innovative drugs.
Balkan Pharmaceuticals has its main mission to produce/develop and offer its patients only qualitative drugs, at affordable prices. Generally speaking, drug development is known as a costly and intensive process, so many famous pharmaceutical companies that have already been in this business for many years have gained a fortune. The mission of Balkan Pharmaceuticals is to create useful and qualitative drugs to help its consumers, but not to make money.
Balkan Pharmaceuticals decided to produce and sell drugs at reasonable prices due to many donations that were done to this corporation. This means that Balkan is a pharmacy model of corporate social responsibility that reached its task of offering a big selection of new/innovative drugs that are safe and that meet the highest quality standards and requirements.
Balkan Pharmaceuticals is a Romanian-based company but had registered its first drug in 2009 on the Ukrainian market proven to be one of best quality. In 2010, Balkan Pharmaceuticals won the government procurement program, which allowed the pharmacy to deliver its products to public hospitals, clinics, and pharmacies. The company now expands its manufacturing campus in a more complex building in Singera, Moldova. At the moment, Balkan Pharmaceuticals is the biggest company in Eastern Europe that develops and creates a big amount of qualitative and effective medicines. The Company owns two manufacturing facilities with a total of 150 employees – doctors, technologists, chemists, programmers, engineers.
All of them are professional specialists. It is the goal of the company to create a skillful and qualified staff, here in Moldova, that matches all toughness of the work needed to be acquainted in the pharmaceutical production. In order to be updated with the latest techniques, products, and drugs quality, Balkan Pharmaceuticals is often inviting professional specialists from abroad, including Ukraine, Romania, and other European countries. At the moment, the Company produces over 220 drugs of different forms and dosages. Also, it offers a vast selection of hormonal drugs, anti-tumor drugs, medications that act on the nervous and cardiovascular system, digestive, anti-inflammatory, analgesic, and other drugs. Balkan Pharmaceuticals is one of the most important Romanian investment, of the last years with more millions of euros invested in the new factory building in Singera, Moldova. The new campus is modernly equipped, has advanced systems, with some of them being unique even in Europe. It will allow the company to expand and grow, as well as to produce more products of best quality. The pharmacy industry is very sever and strictly, so this is why the campus in Singera has an area of more than ten thousand square meters, meeting all the GMP (good manufacturing practice) standards of business and regulatory needs. It is the company's responsibility to determine the most effective and efficient quality process. At the new factory, there were installed the latest advanced systems to ensure its proper functioning and to provide a safe, as well as a pleasant, environment to all its professional specialists. The development of any drug has a complex way and requires perfect accuracy. This process is monitored remotely, through an automated and advanced monitoring system, with an access-control system ensuring the sterility of the finished drug and of the raw materials. Our best engineers, that are involved in our project, admit that this is an expensive system from the technical point of the view, and in Moldova, they don't have such advanced systems.
Balkan Pharmaceuticals cares about its employees and values their requirements, security, and satisfaction. It is always important to have a pleasant environment with modern equipment and a satisfied staff. This is why the company maintains a pleasant and positive environment to motivate its employees and feel them valued to the company. They try to offer the best working conditions, modern equipment, a stable work schedule, good and motivated salaries – depending on the position. The company's belief is that when you have a respectful attitude toward your employees/team, than the feedback is the same. In order to maintain a successful hierarchy and a steady growth of the company, Balkan Pharmaceuticals attracts and maintains one of the best professionals, even from abroad. This is the company's philosophy to fully contribute to the development of its employees, so they could grow professionally, expand their skills, as well as to offer them the possibility to advance in their careers, both professional and personal.
Balkan Pharmaceuticals cares much about product protection and their trustworthiness. Many pharmaceutical companies may counterfeit their drugs, and this may affect their loyal users of not having the needed result, as well as to harm the reputation of the company's products. Balkan Pharmaceuticals takes care of their consumers and is often developing various techniques of protecting its products, thus ensuring its patient's safety and trustworthiness. The company releases sophisticated packaging, with many hints and elements of identity, both visual as tactile, which makes almost impossible to counterfeit Balkan products. First, and maybe one of the safest technique against piracy is company's Online Product Verification System – UPIC. This is a safe way to verify if the drug you bought is authentic or fake. The authenticity of the drug may be checked on the UPIC website. Introducing a code from the pack, the consumer will find all the information about that drug such as: the generic name, batch number, product's validity, and the production date. This website will offer you all the information about the product you have bought and its validity and authenticity, as well as how many times that page was accessed. These details can be considered as a trusted index of product authenticity because each of Balkan product has its own unique number – so when the system detects that the code was introduced too often it identifies a suspicious problem and reports it to the company. If there are too many checks on a product, then this indicate that the product is fake. Balkan's recent invention is the customized hologram placed on each product's package to make it impossible to counterfeit. The holograms contain a complex of images, making it really complicated to be duplicated. All the holograms on these packages make Balkan products unique and certified. The holograms on the packages of tablets will be marked as "TABLETS", while those of ampules will be marked as "INJECTABLES." It is always important to make your clients satisfied with your products, especially when it comes to medicines – as they are so important when you have a problem and you have to treat it safely.
Balkan Pharmaceuticals is always working on maintaining the high quality of its products in order to protect its consumers from fake drugs and make you to pay closer attention to the distinctive elements of the original packages.
Pharmacies nowadays make the best profit through developing and commercializing innovative medicines, making us believe that their drugs are treating us from different diseases and helping us leave a better and happier life. Balkan Pharmaceuticals has a good perspective to grow and become one of leading pharmaceuticals in the world.


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Q: Issues in image uploading using vue-wysiwyg I am using vue-wysiwyg editor in my laravel-vue application. In this editor there is an option to upload images and through incomplete documentation of this package I am able to upload the image and get public url of the uploaded file. But this package works sometimes and does not work at all sometimes.
Here is how I am using this package
main.js
import wysiwyg from "vue-wysiwyg";

Vue.use(wysiwyg, {
    forcePlainTextOnPaste: true,
    image: {
        uploadURL: "/api/save-support-files",
        dropzoneOptions: {}
    },
});

/api/save-support-files
public function uploadUserFile(Request $request)
    {
        $uploadedFile = $request->file('file');

        if (false == $uploadedFile) {
            return response()->api(false, 'Kindly upload a file');
        }

        $allowed_file_extentions = [
            'jpeg',
            'png',
            'jpg',
            'gif',
            'svg'
        ];

        if (false == in_array($uploadedFile->getClientOriginalExtension(), $allowed_file_extentions)) {
            return response()->api(false,'Allowed file types are jpeg, png, jpg, gif, svg',null);
        }

        $file_url = Storage::disk('public')->putFileAs('/support-files',$uploadedFile,generateRandomString('5').'.'.$uploadedFile->getClientOriginalExtension());

//        return response()->api(true,'File uploaded successfully',config('app.url').'/storage/'.$file_url);

        return config('app.url').'/storage/'.$file_url;
}

Issues I am facing right now:

*

*As soon as I select image from file browser, image is uploaded through api successfully but it is not showing in editor.

*Unable to select already uploaded image, I have to refresh the page and then again select file to upload it again.
Is anyone having solution to this problem ? Kindly help me out.

A: my upload store function look like this:
public function store(Request $request)
{
    $request->validate(['file' => 'required']);

    $file = $request->file('file');
    if ($file->isValid()) {
        $path = $file->storePublicly(now()->format('Y' . DIRECTORY_SEPARATOR . 'm' . DIRECTORY_SEPARATOR . 'd'));

        return response(Storage::disk('public')->url($path), Response::HTTP_CREATED)->withHeaders(
            [
                'content-type' => 'text/html'
            ]
        );
    }

    abort(Response::HTTP_BAD_REQUEST);
}

make sure you have set APP_URL in .env to full url (http://my-site.com)
make sure you run php artisan storage:link


Commission Junction is one of the most popular affiliate programs, which offer thousands of products for affiliate marketers to choose from. There are millions of people who market other companies' products and services through middlemen (CJ). Affiliate marketers get commission on sale of products/services. CJ is a middleman between the affiliate marketer and the company. The amount of money spent online is increasing day by day. E-commerce is picking up at a very faster rate and more and more people are joining affiliate networks like CJ, link share etc.
Some people have a feeling that there are not many products for them to market. Once you join CJ then you need to apply for the affiliate programs that you would like to market. Each advertiser has their own procedures to accept or reject your application. Most of the advertisers take long time to accept new affiliate marketers. Once you are accepted, then the next step is to take the code or banners and apply in your web pages.
There are thousands of serious affiliate marketers who make huge money with commission junction. It is at the moment the best in affiliate marketing intermediary.
· There are thousands of products and services for an affiliate marketer to choose from.
· Good statistics and reports.
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Murat Ismailovich Nasyrov (Russe :  ; Ouïghour : ), né le  à Alma-Ata, dans la RSSA kazakhen, en Urss, était un chanteur de pop russe ouïghour.

Discographie

 Step (1995, Single)
 Le Garçon qui veut aller à Tambov (1997)
 Quelqu'un Oubliera (1997)
 Mon Histoire (1998)
 Tout cela n'était pas moi (2000)
 Réveille moi (2002)
 Kaldim Yalguz (2004)
 Album inédit (2007)
 Remixes (2010)

Controverse concernant sa mort
Nasyrov s'est suicidé en sautant d'un balcon. L'examen post-mortem de son corps n'a révélé aucune trace d'alcool ou de drogues.

Le suicide supposé de Nasyrov a été contesté. Des rapports récents dans la presse russe ont laissé entendre qu'il pourrait avoir été victime d'un acte criminel, car les membres de sa famille et ses amis insistent sur le fait que Nasyrov n'était pas déprimé et n'avait jamais envisagé de se suicider auparavant. D'après certaines personnes, on aurait mit un comprimé de LSD dans son verre de vin alors qu'il était dans un club. Après l'avoir bu, il aurait eu des hallucinations et sauté de son balcon.

Voir aussi

 Ablajan Awut Ayup
 Erkin Abdulla

Références

Liens externes

 Atush (chanson ouïghour reprise par Murat Nasyrov)
 Qaldim Yalghuz (Laissé seul). Texte et musique ouïghour par Murat Nasyrov

Chanteur russe du XXe siècle
Chanteur russe du XXIe siècle
Naissance en décembre 1969
Décès à 37 ans
Décès en janvier 2007


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A Modern 'Baptist and Bootleggers' Coalition Fights Arkansas Liquor Initiative
Scott Shackford | 10.28.2014 11:00 AM
(guy with cameras / photo on flickr)
In my recent analysis of voter initiatives appearing on November ballots across the country, I took very brief note of a pending decision in Arkansas. Voters in the state will decide whether to change the law to require all counties to allow the sale, distribution and transportation of alcohol. Currently, counties and communities call the shots. About half allow and half do not.
Naturally, this means that those who serve or sell alcohol in the "wet" counties financially benefit from being next to "dry" counties that prohibit it. Therefore existing liquor stores and bars in the state are fighting the ballot initiative, and they're teaming up with local religious leaders, according to Bloomberg news. One liquor store estimates it will lose ten percent of its sales if nearby counties are required to allow booze. Opponents of the ballot initative are attempting to argue its about choice, not about bans:
Larry Page, a Southern Baptist pastor and director of the Arkansas Faith and Ethics Council, which traces its roots to the Anti-Saloon League of Arkansas in 1899, said the initiative is about more than just the dangers of alcohol.
"We're not saying, 'Hey, instead of voting the whole state wet, let's vote the whole state dry,'" he said. "We're just saying, 'Let people locally continue to make the decision.'"
It's not the first time political issues have made for strange bedfellows, Page said, recalling when his group joined with feminists to oppose pornography and cooperated with Mississippi casinos to fight gambling in Arkansas.
A defense of bans that can be summarized as "Let's let the community decide whether certain types of commerce should be allowed," has been used elsewhere. Colorado Democratic Rep. Jared Polis used such an argument when he introduced (but later withdrew) ballot initiatives in his state that would allow cities to ban fracking. After California legalized medical marijuana dispensaries, individual cities had battles on their hands to decide whether they would allow them.
"Let the community decide" has a certain small government appeal to it, but let's not forget that sometimes what the community is deciding is whether they'll respect the rights of others to engage in commerce or to do what they wish with their own property. And as in this case, we generally see the argument used to curtail people's rights, not to advance recognition of them.
(Hat tip to Scott Lincicome)
NEXT: Italy adopts Supreme Court's view of ICJ authority
Scott Shackford is an associate editor at Reason.
Alcohol Election 2014 Ballot Initiatives Bans Arkansas
BigT
October.28.2014 at 11:06 am
"We're not saying, 'Hey, instead of voting the whole state wet, let's vote the whole state dry,'" he said. "We're just saying, 'Let people locally continue to make the decision.'"
The ultimate 'local' site is the individual, so, yes it should be the most local decision possible.
Sam Haysom
Well since we are talking about politics this simply isn't the case. Politics doesn't exist until there is more than one person. You could argue the smallest unit is a family, but thats a tricky subject for a ideology that appeals almost entirely to single men.
October.28.2014 at 12:04 pm
All those guys who were banging your mom but didn't want to become your new daddy is no reason to lash out at single men.
October.28.2014 at 1:20 pm
Touched a nerve there didn't raw palms.
Raston Bot
OT, Maine bear bait ban losing support.
http://www.pressherald.com/201…..r-baiting/
Mainers' opposition to a proposed ban on the use of bait, dogs or traps in bear hunting continues to grow…
The campaign is marked by a fierce $3.8 million advertising campaign. Mainers for Fair Bear Hunting, the primary advocacy group for the referendum, has raised more than $1.4 million, 99 percent of which is from out-of-state donors. A coalition of groups opposing the measure has raised $2.4 million, at least 43 percent of which is from Maine donors.
Money wasted.
UnCivilServant
For a moment I thought they were bringing back bear-vs-dog blood sports.
Notorious G.K.C.
+1 ban it because it gives pleasure to the spectator
"We're just saying, 'Let people locally continue to make the decision.'"
Should read: "We're just saying, 'Let people locally continue to make the decision to limit other people's freedoms.'"
Warren's Strapon
There is an infuriating radio advertisement running that gets every detail about rights and freedoms exactly backwards.
"Let the community decide" has a certain small government appeal to it
It does until you actually think it through and take care not to conflate "small" as in geography with "small" as in scope. One straw man that I've seen says that libertarians must approve of the actions of small municipalities, no matter how dickish, just because that's small government as in geography.
antisocial-ist
" One straw man that I've seen says that libertarians must approve of the actions of small municipalities, no matter how dickish, just because that's small government as in geography."
No, the argument is that libertarians(or anyone else) should not interfere with the actions of small municipalities that have no affect on them. I wouldn't interfere in the internal politics of another country, nor would I in another state, or west bum fuck Arkansas.
cavalier973
If one wished to have a "dry county", then one should use one's own resources to purchase all available land in the county and then institute a "No Trespassing with Adult Beverages" policy.
I used a similar argument on someone who wanted zoning laws for historic preservation. I said that he could raise money through a historic-preservation society to buy easements. He was outraged, but he never explained what was wrong with my reasoning.
It required him to put effort and money behind his will.
Well here you have evangelicals and liquor stores pouring money and effort into an issue and now Reason is raging. Maybe it's a little more complicated that.
Historic preservation doesn't mean money in the coffers of the preservationists. Prohibition means money for the next county liquer store owner, and the preachers can drum up money from their congreation for the stamping out of sin.
Right those preachers are making money off this. Only you and your fellow libertarians are so pure and devoid of mercenary incentives. It's not like retail liquor chains that want to expand their business are supporting the measure. Only freedom lovers.
You think I'm some kind of libertarian?
Not on your life.
I assume from your handle that you're some form of bureaucrat, which pretty much precludes you being a libertarian.
You should probably at least google the term "baptists and bootleggers" before you stick your foot any further into your mouth.
Again he claimed the pastors had a monetary interest that has nothing to do with the baptist bootlegger coalition. I'm embarrassed for you.
One liquor store estimates it will lose ten percent of its sales if nearby counties are required to allow booze.
This is similar to arguments against Free Trade. Capitalism does not work well without competition.
The solution for these stores is to open another branch in the newly wet county – they have name recognition, established contacts for purchasing, and know the business already.
This makes no sense. You are welcome to open a liquor store in as many wet counties as you like. There you would be providing competiton to existing liquor stores. Dry counties have no need for competiton in liquor stores because they have no liquor stores.
The established stores are worried about new stores opening in the dry counties and people going to the geographically closer stores instead of theirs.
Hense the solution I presented above for the lazy bastards who currently own stores when their neighbors drop prohibition.
The county I grew up in was dry, and one of the residents went to great expense to buy land 50 feet from the county line and build a nice liquor store that was otherwise out in the middle of nowhere, surrounded by mossy oaks and bayou. He did brisk business for a lot of years, and then the county started allowing liquor sales. He sold his building to a guy who made it an ice house and he built a new store in town. Seems like that's a better response to a changing business landscape than lobbying for the status quo.
That's not a competition issue but an access issue. Your argument was that forcing dry counties to serve alcohol would create competition and improve quality. The consumers in wet counties will see no competition-produced benefits because they already enjoy competitive markets. Meanwhile, dry counties which don't want liquor aren't interested in the benefits of liquor store competiton. I agree that liquor stores are trying to protect their market share but that's an entirely different issue than uncompetitive markets. Most likely the already competive liquor store will lose market share to uncompetitive liquor stores newly opened in dry counties simply because of convenience. There is no level or service or competive pricing that could have kept that market share. The consumers in wet counties aren't being denied any benefits of conpetive due to dry counties.
Go to bed Tulpa.
Develop coherent arguments.
Why do "wet" and "dry" have opposite meanings in geopolitics and viniculture?
Elaborate, please.
Dry liquor or wine means it has more alcohol. Dry locales don't allow alcohol.
My guess is the first means it has a lower water content and tastes less wet when consumed (largely due to the alcohol's own effects).
The second is that there are no drinks to be had, so the area has dried up. So really it comes from different people talking about different things, and applying the nearest label on hand.
LynchPin1477
It's interesting. If I was a liquor store owner, with an established supply chain, experience, and presumably some history of success that could help get me a small business loan for expansion, I'd be chomping at the bit to be the first one to enter a new, untapped market.
Catatafish
They currently get to externalize the costs associated with infrastructure, labor and other overhead of a new store onto the consumer (because they are required to drive from dry counties to their existing facility). I suppose if there really is a portion of the market that is dissuaded by distance from getting their fifth of Buffalo Trace the current owners have an incentive to build in the currently dry counties…but those customers can't be counted on as reliably chemically dependent so eff 'em.


In the early 1900s, Clessie Cummins founded the Cummins Engine Company in Indiana and proceeded to demonstrate the benefits of the diesel engine by repowering automobiles, race cars, buses and trucks. A century later, the company is continuing the legacy by enabling passionate enthusiasts to repower their own iconic vehicles with the R2.8 Turbo Diesel crate engine.
The Clean Cruiser Project used one of the crate engines to updates a 1979 original mustard yellow colored BJ42 Toyota Land Cruiser and produce a web-based reality series focused on conservation efforts around the world. Clean Cruiser project co-founder Steve Ploog talked about what they do and why they do it at the 2019 Biodiesel Conference.


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Barber Hill bezeichnet mehrere Erhebungen in den Vereinigten Staaten:

 Barber Hill (Franklin County, Massachusetts, 295 m)
 Barber Hill (Franklin County, Massachusetts, 365 m)
 Barber Hill (Worcester County, Massachusetts)
 Barber Hill (Tennessee)
 Barber Hill (Vermont)


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List : Best 35 Race Car Captions part II (Text and Photos)
February 17, 2021, 5:45 pm 1.9k Views
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Are you looking for the best Race Car Captions part II to share them on your social accounts like Instagram, Facebook, twitter, Pinterest, WhatsApp etc? Then you've come to the right place. Today we have gathered a list of the 35 top best Race Car Captions part II and quotes that you can easily attach to your photos and publications on Instagram, let's discover our collection of the best ones.
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With those things in mind we've selected a collection of +35 Race Car Captions part II that will inspire your next IG picture and the way you look at life. Regardless if you want to share pictures with Race Car Captions part II or you are seeking for 2020's most trending instagram captions we got you covred ! check out our handpicked list :
I drive way too fast to worry about cholesterol. – Steven Wright
You're safer in the race car than you are in cars going to and from the track. – Mario Andretti
Race cars, no matter what size or shape they are, they do the same things. It is not complicated. – Tony Stewart
Driving is something really special for me. Even women doesn't excite me as much as racing cars! I guess I'm just becoming old. – Michele Alboreto
The first time I fired up a car, felt the engine shudder and the wheel come to life in my hands, I was hooked. It was a feeling I can't describe. I still get it every time I get into a race car. – Mario Andretti
I'd like to say I'm ready to kick ass and show the guys how it's done. But I'm not here to prove anything about being a woman. I'm here to drive a race car and try to win a race. – Lyn St. James
When you're in a race car, you're going through so many different emotions throughout that race. – Jeff Gordon
I've always wanted to race cars, ever since I was a young boy, as I think a lot of guys have. – Paul Walker
You won't catch me driving a race car that I have built. – Colin Chapman
I'm gonna be the best dad that ever lived. I'll have a ranch with a race car track and a golf course. – Jeremy London
The builder of the best racing car is not necessarily its best driver. – Hans Selye
When you are fitted in a racing car and you race to win, second or third place is not enough. – Ayrton Senna
I don't know driving in another way which isn't risky. Each one has to improve himself. Each driver has its limit. My limit is a little bit further than other's. – Ayrton Senna
I hate to take compromises with a racing car. The more standard a car is, the more compromises you have to take. – Michael Schumacher
I will always enter a race car from the left side. Always. Why? I have no idea. – Mario Andretti
Driving race cars was an avenue for me to learn how to build my own car, and that was my ambition all along. – Carroll Shelby
Moonshiners put more time, energy, thought, and love into their cars than any racer ever will. Lose on the track, and you go home. Lose with a load of whiskey, and you go to jail. – Junior Johnson
It's basically the same, just darker. – Alan Kulwicki
Auto racing is boring except when a car is going at least 172 miles per hour upside down. – Dave Barry
When you win a race your on top that day, so take it for what its worth, have a good time and party, cause the next day when you get out of bed, the meter goes back to zero again. – Bobby Allison
The lead car is unique, except for the one behind it which is identical. – Murray Walker
I will continue to get behind the wheel of a racing car as long as I am able. But that could all end tomorrow. – Paul Newman
When I was three years old, I had race-car wallpaper, a race-car bed, race-car toys. That was all I wanted. And nothing has changed. Except I don't have a race-car bed anymore.? – Joey Logano
It's basically the same, just darker. (on racing Saturday nights as opposed to Sunday afternoons, 1991 – Alan Kulwicki
Calling upon my years of experience, I froze at the controls. – Stirling Moss
There's enough Ferraris here to eat a plate of spaghetti. – Jackie Stewart
If I weren't skateboarding, I'd love to race cars. I like anything that's fast and active. – Ryan Sheckler
I think fear is what keeps us from going over the edge. I mean, as a race car driver, I don't think what makes a good race car driver is a fearless person. I think it's somebody that is comfortable being behind the wheel of something that's somewhat out of control. – Jeff Gordon
Guys are so predictable. They can't seem to separate fantasy from reality, so I get a lot of bikers and race car drivers hitting on me. They're all just playboys, so they don't interest me. – Michelle Rodriguez
But to personally satisfy my own adrenalin needs, I've been racing cars a little bit, which has been fun. – Picabo Street
A racing horse is not like a machine. It has to be tuned up like a racing car. – Christopher Poole
I just always dreamed of racing cars, but I didn't think I could do it as a living. – Kurt Busch
The only healing I've ever known is getting back in that race car — for all us racers. – Clint Bowyer
I'm like a fine-tuned race car. You've got to make frequent pit stops when you drink as much tea as I do. – Si Robertson
Racing cars which have been converted for road use never really work. It's like making a hard core adult film, and then editing it so that it can be shown in British hotels. You'd just end up with a sort of half hour close up of some bloke's sweaty face. – Jeremy Clarkson
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Q: Acessar ponteiro nulo não está gerando erro Testando o código abaixo, notei um comportamento estranho. Ele está funcionando quando não deveria. O correto ao meu ver, era dar uma falha de segmentação e abortar, mas parece que o compilador está fazendo alguma mágica pra corrigir o código.
O que ocorre?
#include <iostream>

using namespace std;

class test{
public:
    void pa(){
    cout << "NULL????" << endl;
    }
};

int main()
{
    test * t = nullptr;
    t->pa();
    cout << "Hello world!" << endl;
    return 0;
}

Está funcionando corretamente e gerando a saída:
NULL????
Hello world!

Os parâmetros para a compilação são os seguintes:
g++ -Weffc++ -pedantic -Wextra -Wall -std=c++11 -pg -m64 -g -fexceptions -g  -c main.cpp -o obj/Debug/main.o
g++  -o bin/Debug/teste obj/Debug/main.o  -pg -m64

A: Os métodos na verdade são funções normais que possuem um parâmetro escondido que é um referência para a instância que está usando (é o this). No caso não tem instância alguma. Não tem problema, o argumento a ser passado será um nulo. Mas a função pode ser chamada, não tem nada que impeça porque a função pertence àquela classe, o compilador sabe que ela existe. Algo assim:
void pa(test * this) {

Podemos entender que no fundo todos os métodos são estáticos, o que diferencia é apenas esse parâmetro escondido, por isso eles podem ser acessados em todas circunstâncias (na verdade métodos virtuais não pode por há um indireção e teria que acessar a vtable que, de alguma forma, não deixa de ser um membro de estado do objeto.
O problema aconteceria se dentro da função tentasse acessar algum membro de estado da instância, implícita ou explicitamente através do this. Aí precisaria acessar o dado em algum lugar da memória e ele não poderia ser nulo.
Funciona porque não impedimento técnico, mas conceitualmente está errado, é um "comportamento indefinido", não há garantias que sempre funcionará assim em todas plataformas, então o ideal é evitar esse tipo de chamada.
Isto já não funciona:
#include <iostream>
using namespace std;

class test {
    int x = 0;
public:
    void pa() {
        cout << x << "NULL????" << endl;
    }
};

int main() {
    test * t = nullptr;
    t->pa();
    cout << "Hello world!" << endl;
}

Veja não funcionando no ideone. E no repl.it. Também coloquei no GitHub para referência futura.
O método é "compilado" assim:
void pa(teste *this) {
    cout << this.x << "NULL????" << endl;
}

E por baixo dos panos a chamada seria:
pa(&t); //lembrando que t é nulo

Percebe porque o erro ocorre? Chamar a função não é um problema, acessar o parâmetro this é.


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Lebanon, Israel hold talks over maritime border
4 May 2021, 4:24 am ·3-min read
The land and water border area beetween Lebanon and Israel is monitored by UN peacekeeping mission UNIFIL
Lebanon and Israel held US-mediated negotiations over their disputed maritime border on Tuesday after a months-long hiatus, in efforts to clear the way for offshore oil and gas exploration.
The five-hour indirect talks, between countries still technically at war, were held at the UN base in the town of Naqura in southern Lebanon, the National News Agency (NNA) said.
Washington said Friday they were to be brokered by US diplomat John Desrocher, and called the resumption of talks "a positive step towards a long-awaited resolution".
Lebanon and Israel last year also took part in indirect US-brokered talks to discuss demarcation.
But those talks stalled after Lebanon demanded they cover a larger area, including part of the Karish gas field, where Israel has given exploration rights to a Greek firm.
Last year's talks were supposed to discuss a Lebanese demand for 860 square kilometres (330 square miles) of territory in the disputed maritime area, according to a map sent to the United Nations in 2011.
But Lebanon then said the map was based on erroneous calculations and demanded 1,430 square kilometres (552 square miles) more territory further south, including part of Karish.
The Lebanese presidency said in a statement after Tuesday's meeting that US mediation wanted negotiations to deal with Israeli and Lebanese maps "registered with the UN", referring to the 860 square kilometre area.
"This contravenes the Lebanese proposal and the principle of negotiating without preconditions," the statement said.
- Energy ambitions -
President Michel Aoun "has given his instructions to the (Lebanese) delegation so that the continuation of negotiations is not conducted according to preconditions", it added.
To modify the 2011 map, Lebanese authorities must notify the UN of their new coordinates, but the president still has not signed the official decree on the changed border points.
International law remains "the basis for guaranteeing the continuation of negotiations and reaching a just and fair solution desired by Lebanon", Aoun added.
A source at the Lebanese presidency told AFP earlier Tuesday that both Israel and Lebanon had demanded a different demarcation line.
"We don't accept the line they've proposed, and they don't accept ours, so we'll see what the mediator suggests," the source said.
Lebanon has insisted that the discussions with Israel are "technical" rather than political, and with the sides only communicating via the mediator.
Last month, Aoun demanded Israel halt all exploration in Karish until the dispute was settled.
In February 2018, Lebanon signed its first contract for offshore drilling for oil and gas in blocks 4 and 9, with a consortium comprising energy giants Total, ENI and Novatek.
Lebanon in April said initial drilling in Block 4 had shown traces of gas but no commercially viable reserves.
Lebanon's government stepped down after a massive blast at Beirut's port in August last year, but deeply divided politicians have been unable to form a new cabinet.
Lebanese politicians hope commercially viable hydrocarbon resources off the coast could help lift the debt-ridden country out of its worst economic crisis in decades.
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Need an easy, gluten-free, low fat, low-cal, weeknight recipe? (Even paleo with a few easy omissions...) Due to a recent giant change in my life, I have had to re-learn how to do quicker cooking while still using whole foods and cooking gluten-free. I was recently hired as a full-time private chef for a local family. Between meal planning, shopping, cooking and delivery for this gig, leaving limited time to cook for my own family. But I live by the creed that I refuse to be the proverbial "cobbler". This recipe came out of that.
I could go on with lots of verbage, but in the spirit of quick I'm going to skip right to the recipe.
After cooking for designated time (depending on slow cooker setting), serve this warming soup with crusty bread with a sharp cheese.
In a large skillet, heat oil and saute sausage until browned. Add onion, celery and carrot and saute until translucent. Transfer to a slow cooker and layer with remaining ingredients except beans.
Turn slow cooker to low and cook for 8 hours or high and cook for 4 hours.
A few minutes before serving, puree half of beans and add along with remaining whole beans to slow cooker. Cover and let cook for a few more mintues to warm through.
Serve with crusty bread and sharp cheddar or other sharp cheese.


The Jamaican Iguana Recovery Group (JIRG) is a consortium of local Jamaican organizations and international conservation groups that held a workshop in July 2006 to formulate this Species Recovery Plan (SRP) for the Jamaican iguana. The document presents the priority conservation actions and organizational responsibility for those activities discussed at the workshop. Due to the time lag between the workshop and the printing of the final SRP document, some actions have been completed and others have been initiated. Appropriately then, this final SRP document includes an update on the progress of specific recovery actions. Finally, based on recent (2006-2011) research results, several actions have been added to those identified in the original workshop; otherwise, proposed activities and timelines remain as originally formulated.
Includes bibliographic references. This Species Recovery Plan was created from the input of 24 participants who attended a July 10-11, 2006 planning workshop. Although the plan was not formally published immediately after the workshop, some of the interested parties still carried out actions delineated in the plan.


The Cathedral of Santa María rises majestically in the city's old part. It was built in the late 13th century and all throughout the 14th century. Of Gothic style, it was conceived as a church-fortress, with great volume and enclosed appearance, being part of the city's defences.
Between 1496 and 1861, the building operated as a collegiate church and it was that year when it was declared cathedral. It has a Latin cross plan, with a wide transcept crossing and circular apse containing several chapels.
The facade's monumental sculptures are very relevant in artistic terms. The western portico is a true masterpiece divided into three portals: the central one consecrated to the Virgin, the left one dedicated to San Gil and the right one to the Final Judgement and Saint James.
Nowadays it is being restored within the project of the Santa Maria Cathedral Foundation, which manages guided tours and is in charge of restoration works. Visitors will enjoy gazing at live restoration and archeological works of this 13th century sanctuary consisting of a complex structure and full of testimonies from the past. Architects, archaeologists, stonemasons, scaffolding and reinforcements paint the picture of this innovative project in cultural tourism.
The cathedral crypt has been converted into a museum where you can find out about the history of both the building and the city itself from panels and multimedia content. The journey goes from millions of years ago up to the present day.
For these visits, we must make an appointment by calling 945 255 135, via e-mail or the website of the Foundation.


Angela Cremer, HR Consultant, works pragmatically and tirelessly providing commercially-focused advice on the complete spectrum of HR issues, helping clients identify people solutions and strategies to meet their business needs and goals, however challenging. Angela frequently supports clients on the Response Line, advising on employment, performance and conduct issues; drafting correspondence and guiding employers through the chairing of difficult meetings, with the aim of moving employee relations issues through to resolution. She will also work with clients on longer term projects, providing advice on HR strategy and cultural change, as well as bringing a detailed eye to the drafting of employment contracts, handbooks and stand-alone policies.


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Forever in Darkness
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Slipknot is an American heavy metal band from Des Moines, Iowa. The band was founded in September 1995 by percussionist Shawn Crahan and bassist Paul Gray. Slipknot is well known for its attention-grabbing image, aggressive style of music, and energetic and chaotic live shows. The band rapidly rose to success following the release of their eponymous debut album in 1999. The 2001 follow-up album, Iowa, made the band more popular. After a brief hiatus.
Shawn Crahan – back vocals
Craig Jones – synthezisers
Mick Thomson – rhythm guitars
Corey Taylor – lead vocals
Sid Wilson – turntables
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MARVEL to Unleash Wave of New EPIC COLLECTIONS in Early 2021
Home » COMICS HISTORY » MARVEL to Unleash Wave of New EPIC COLLECTIONS in Early 2021
Posted By Dan Greenfield on Oct 15, 2020 | 7 comments
Morbius! X-Men! X-Factor! MORE!
Last week, we pointed out that Marvel was planning to re-release a slew of popular Epic Collections that have gone out of print. (Click here. You'll want to.)
Well, the House of Ideas is also set to release a wave of never-published editions early in 2021.
Check out these titles, culled from various online bookseller listings:
X-Factor: Angel of Death – March 2
By Walt Simonson, Sal Buscema, Steve Lightle, Louise Simonson and MORE
Unexpected evolutions! X-Factor is still coping with the loss of their friend and teammate, the Angel, when the team is suddenly rocked by a traitor! Cameron Hodge, their former publicist, has a horrifi c anti-mutant agenda -and an army to back up his plans! Meanwhile, the deadly Apocalypse unveils his fourth Horseman, the razor-winged Death – and he's all too familiar a face! How can the team fi ght a close friend turned deadly foe? In the wake of Apocalypse's attack, X-Factor gains a new home, the bouncing Beast becomes blue and furry once more – and the team goes public! But when Cyclops and Marvel Girl begin a search for Scott's missing son, bizarre mysteries are uncovered – and the fl ames of an inferno begin to fl icker!
Collecting X-Factor (1986) 21-36, X-Factor Annual (1986) 3, Power Pack (1984) 35
X-Men: The Fate of the Phoenix – March 16
By Chris Claremont and John Byrne
Chris Claremont and John Byrne's collaboration ranks among the greatest comic books have ever known. Their X-Men defined Marvel's mutants, but of their many iconic stories, none was more epic or influential than "The Dark Phoenix Saga." The X-Men fought many battles, set out on adventures that spanned galaxies and grappled with enemies of limitless might, but nothing could prepare them for their most shocking encounter: One of their own teammates, Jean Grey, has gained power beyond all comprehension, corrupting her and transforming her into the Dark Phoenix! They must fight the woman they cherish or the universe itself will be consumed by her unquenchable fire. Also featuring Wolverine vs. Wendigo, the dystopian debut of "Days of Future Past" and more!
Collecting X-Men (1963) 129-143, Annual (1970) 4; Marvel Treasury Edition (1974) 26-27; Phoenix: The Untold Story (1984); material from Marvel Team-Up (1972) 100
X-Force: Zero Tolerance – March 30
By John Francis Moore, Jim Cheung, Joe Harris and MORE
Zero tolerance — maximum action! As the U.S. Government's mutant-hunting Prime Sentinels target the villainous Mutant Liberation Front, X-Force is caught in the middle! What is their old friend Dani Moonstar doing with the MLF? And when the Sentinels capture half the team, can the ragtag remainder pull together to rescue them? Meanwhile, Domino is targeted by an old foe with a vendetta…and X-Force breaks away from Cable and hits the road! But their cross-country trip may prove fatal for Warpath, who's in for a hellish time – with Stryfe! Plus, Sunspot and Meltdown get close, but what is Bobby's connection to the ruthless Reignfire? Karma returns as the team attends Burning Man! Moonstar runs afoul of the Deviants! Flash back to the early days of the Proudstar brothers! And Domino battles…Shatterstar?!
Collecting X-Force (1991) 67-84, -1
Morbius: The Living Vampire – Feb. 23
By Steve Gerber, Don McGregor, Gil Kane, Rich Bucker, Pablo Marcos and MORE
Cursed by an experiment gone wrong, Dr. Michael Morbius is possessed by an unquenchable thirst for blood, yet his heart beats like any other man. He is a living vampire! From his first appearance and solo color comic through his black-and-white adventures, this Epic Collection begins Morbius' tragic adventure into fear. The sometimes mad, sometimes misunderstood doctor contends not just with super heroes but bizarre cultists and satanic demons. They're stories that will take you to the darker side of Marvel, a world of horror and the supernatural that overtook the industry in the 1970s and defined comics for a generation.
Collecting Amazing Spider-Man (1963) 101-102, Marvel Team-Up (1972) 3-4, Fear (1970) 20-26, Giant-Size Super-Heroes (1974) 1, material from Vampire Tales (1973) 1-8, Giant-Size Werewolf by Night (1974) 4
Morbius: The End of a Living Vampire – May 25
The listing doesn't include any contents info, but I'm willing to wager that, based on the title, it comprises the stories that followed the first Epic Collection above, including Peter Parker: The Spectacular Spider-Man #38, in which Morbius (temporarily) loses his powers. But that's an educated guess.
— These are likely not the only Epic Collections to come in early 2021. This list is just gleaned from various bookseller sources and I'm confident others are in the offing. (It's also possible I missed one or two.)
— In addition, we've already reported on two others coming early in the year: Luke Cage: Redemption (click here) and Enter the Sub-Mariner (click here).
— Expect the list prices to be the typical $39.99. Also: Those dates are bookseller dates, which means they'll be in comics shops a week or two sooner.
— Standard caveat: These have not been solicited by Marvel yet (as far as I can tell) so nothing is official until it's official. Even then, things can change. Just keep coming to 13th Dimension for updates.
— Marvel to Re-Release Slew of Major EPIC COLLECTIONS. Click here.
— LUKE CAGE to Get First Solo EPIC COLLECTION. Click here.
— MARVEL Plans First SUB-MARINER Epic Collection. Click here.
Great decision you've made here, Marvel. 🙂
Thanks for having an ear to the web if things. Great to see what may come out and have something to look forward to.
You're welcome! Thanks for reading!
Really need that Amazing Spider-Man vol 16 collecting 273-288. That's my main jam!
omninano
I'm looking for the Amazing Spider-Man vol 6 one! I really want that gap filled!!
Same! 6 and 8 top my list!
Dan McComb
Pretty sure there is an error on the 'X-Men: The Fate of the Phoenix'.
Instead of Marvel Treasury Edition (1974) 26-27 (that have no X-Men connection), it is probably Bizarre Adventures #27 that featured: 'The Secret Lives of the X-Men".