Hosting a children's Easter egg hunt should be fun and easy. So what's there to do besides hiding some eggs? In fact, young guests (and their parents) will have a better time if you tailor the festivities to their ages. "You don't want the little kids getting lost in the shuffle or the older ones getting bored—giving the day some structure allows everyone to participate," says Leesa Zelken of Send in the Clowns, a children's party company based in Los Angeles.
With help from Zelken as well as entertaining experts Amy Atlas, Linda Kaye, Xiomara Roman, and Gwynn Wasson, we've put together a complete guide to planning and executing a lively and manageable Easter egg hunt for kids of all ages in your home or backyard. Read on for tips on what kind of eggs to use and where to hide them, plus creative ideas for prizes, food, and decor.
First, decide whether your event will happen indoors or out, keeping in mind that even if you're expecting good weather, you should have a backup rainy-day plan.
Next, define your hunt's boundaries, which you'll need to explain to kids and parents before starting. To direct children away from off-limits areas (ponds, neighbors' yards, roads, thorny bushes), Zelken creates "No Bunny Crossing" signs using foam core or poster board and attaches them to garden stakes with Velcro adhesive strips. Signs can also show that nothing is hidden above a certain height, to prevent intrepid egg-seekers from trying to scale trees. Festive ribbons and strings are other ways to mark the perimeter of your hunt.
Inside, help prevent chaos by restricting the action to one level of the house and having kids take turns searching in small groups. Close doors and hang signs that clearly indicate which rooms to avoid. "You don't want them ransacking your nightstand or playing in the bathrooms," says New York celebrity party planner Linda Kaye of Partymakers, a company that specializes in children's events. Keep babies and toddlers safe by inserting plug covers into electrical outlets, and move any potentially unstable or hazardous furniture out of harm's way.
These bacon and cheddar toasts will please kids and adults. Leave out the horseradish for a more kid-friendly version.
Purists might swear by real eggs for an egg hunt, but it's easiest to use plastic for the under-three crowd. "They chuck them around, so even hard-boiled eggs can get messy," says Gwynn Wasson, an event planner based in Pasadena, California. Plan on 5 to 7 eggs each for children ages four and under, and 12 to 15 each for kids ages five and up. "If you're not up for all the cooking and dyeing, don't feel guilty using plastic eggs or mixing some plastic in with real ones," says Kaye. Fill plastic eggs with goodies like Hershey's Kisses or Annie's Cheddar Bunnies (a toddler favorite), or opt for a nonedible diversion instead, like Play-Doh.
Real eggs should be hard-boiled no more than five days in advance and kept refrigerated in a tightly sealed container until about an hour before the hunt. If you're scattering them indoors, make a master list of hiding spots so you don't have to do a malodorous-egg hunt of your own later.
When you're making a huge batch of eggs, steaming is actually the best way to "hard-boil" them. Here's how to do it.
For toddlers (up to age two), keep the Easter egg hunt simple: Spread the eggs out on your lawn or living room floor where they're clearly visible. "Younger children will be thrilled to get even one plastic egg filled with Cheerios that they can play with all morning," says Wasson.
Beyond age six, kids need challenges: Conceal eggs between couch cushions (plastic's your safest bet here), under bushes, or on low tree limbs. "Set a timer to see who can bring back the most, then try again—it keeps things moving," says Xiomara Roman of A Styled Fête, an event design firm in Midlothian, Virginia. Or slow down the action by having kids hunt while hopping on one foot, or even tied to a parent, three-legged-race style.
Our honey-vanilla sablé dough can be cut out into letter shapes to use in an Easter egg treasure hunt.
Event stylist Amy Atlas, author of the soon-to-be-published Sweet Designs: Bake It, Craft It, Style It, suggests putting cookies made with letter-shaped cutters inside large plastic egg containers and asking kids to combine their letters into a word that reveals the location of a giant, shareable Easter basket or several smaller prizes. You can accomplish a similar effect with hard-boiled eggs decorated with letters.
Older children will also appreciate math-based hunts, with certain egg colors worth more points, and puzzle challenges, where each person looks for jigsaw pieces hidden inside plastic eggs. Plan on one simple puzzle for each child, and hide the pieces inside eggs of the same color. Then assign each child an egg color to look for to complete their puzzle. You can also offer clues to the eggs' hiding spots with a treasure map or a list of questions. And if you have only older kids attending, consider scheduling a dusk hunt: Hand out flashlights to help kids scout for real eggs decorated with glow-in-the-dark paint, or clear plastic eggs stuffed with glowing bracelets.
After the hunt: do some Easter-egg decorating.
If you've got a mixed-age crowd, you can combine any of the ideas above to keep everybody busy and happy. And don't hesitate to enlist older children to hide eggs for the younger kids and prepare for activities. "It makes them feel invested and gives you fun bonding time," says Kaye. To keep things calm and fair during the hunt, have kids search in shifts: Babies and toddlers can start while the older ones work on a craft project (such as making bunny ears) or head outside for bunny-hop sack races and egg-and-spoon relays. Then let the older kids hunt while an adult reads books like Knuffle Bunny, The Runaway Bunny, and Here Comes Peter Cottontail to the littler ones. "It's simple, it's sweet, it's pretty priceless, and what kid doesn't love stories?" says Zelken.
Besides rewarding the kids who find the most eggs or win games, several experts recommend hiding a few golden eggs containing prizes or coupons to be traded in for larger treats. For neighborhood-wide Easter egg hunts, families can chip in for a big golden-egg bonus, like a scooter. But there are less competitive approaches, too: Wasson "doesn't do prizes," preferring instead to send each child home with an inexpensive treat like bubbles or bunny-shaped chalk.
This make-ahead bacon and egg casserole is the perfect dish to serve to a crowd of hungry egg hunters.
There are lots of options for gathering Easter eggs and treats beyond the traditional baskets or buckets. Kaye suggests handing out plain paper shopping bags that kids can decorate before the hunt with markers, crayons, glitter glue, stickers, and pom-poms. Crafty types might try Roman's method of embellishing a small shoebox or other small container with crepe paper that's cut into fringe or overlapping scallop shapes; for a handle, she punches holes in the box and adds wire wrapped in ribbon. And in addition to filling containers with plastic grass, you can also try some of the pretty shredded paper or biodegradable options.
It's thoughtful to offer healthy, kid-friendly snacks. Zelken creates a "Bunny-Trail Mix" buffet with granola, Cheerios, pretzels, and dried fruit; she festoons the tabletop with moss and twigs for a forest-like feel.
To cap off the day, an Easter egg layer cake with strawberry frosting and a "nest" of white chocolate shavings.
There are plenty of sweet options for Easter egg hunt fare, including chocolates, cakes, and candies.
In the spirit of the holiday, some planners decorate with Easter-themed sweets. Zelken pins Peeps to a floral or Styrofoam ring to create a wreath for the front door, while Atlas makes table runners with Necco wafers, using a hot-glue gun to attach them to tulle or mesh. Or, just scatter the wafers across a solid-colored tablecloth. Either way, it's a simple idea that will please the parents, who appreciate a creative and slightly retro design element, as well as the kids, who love fun and color, says Atlas, adding that at children's parties, happy guests of all ages is really the goal.
In Epi's 3-Ingredient Recipes series, we show you how to make great food with just three ingredients (plus staples like oil, salt, and pepper). Here, we flavor a crispy meringue cookie with toasted hazelnuts. For richer flavor, fold in some chopped chocolate.


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What's Behind the 2022 CDER Decline in Marketing Application Approvals for Novel Drugs?
By Beth Hoskins
Fri, Jan 20th 2023
As biopharma companies move into 2023 with a focus on product development, establishing priorities, and committing to future milestones, it also is critical to pay attention to emerging U.S. Federal Food and Drug Administration (FDA) trends.
FDA's Center for Drug Evaluation and Research (CDER) recently released its annual report, "Advancing Health Through Innovation: New Drug Therapy Approvals 2022," which summarized the 37 novel drugs and biologics approved by CDER in 2022.
37 is a notable drop from the previous 5-year average of 51 novel drugs and biologic approvals per year [2021 (50), 2020 (53), 2019 (48), 2018 (59), 2017 (46)].
While the reasons behind this decline are unclear, CDER seems to provide some insight with the following statements on page five of the report, "The number of drug applications CDER received in 2022 was similar to the past few years (and higher than historical norms), demonstrating that innovation remains strong in the drug development sector. CDER only approves drug and biologic applications that meet our high regulatory standards."
While CDER confirms that new drug application (NDA) and biologic license application (BLA) submission numbers are consistent with recent years, they confirm they only approve applications that meet their high standards, which suggests the Agency found more 2022 applications to be inadequate in their content.
CDER approved 76% (28/37) of the 37 novel drugs and biologics on the first cycle of review. A first approval means these applications were approved on the first cycle of review and did not receive a Complete Response Letter (CRL) – a letter from the FDA determining they will not approve the application in its present form for one or more reasons given. The metric of first cycle approval can be interpreted as a pulse on the overall quality and acceptability of applications. But the 2022 first cycle approval rate of 76% (28/37) is a substantial decrease compared to the previous 5‑year average of 90% [2021 (86%), 2020 (92%), 2019 (90%), 2018 (95%), 2017 (85%)].
In 2022, FDA continued to support product development for drugs and biologics for rare diseases and patients with unmet medical needs, as 65% (24/37) of novel drug and biologic approvals used at least one or more expedited programs — Fast Track, Breakthrough Therapy, Priority Review, and/or Accelerated Approval – consistent with the approvals over the previous 5 years.
Interestingly, while the Accelerated Approval program accounted for an increase in the total approvals over the last few years (28% in 2021 [14/50]; 23% in 2020 [12/53]), that number dipped back down to 16% (6/37) in 2022. It appears that the pendulum regarding approvals granted based on surrogate/predictive endpoints and future post-marketing commitments may be swinging back. This is unsurprising given the ongoing conversation driven by FDA Commissioner, Robert Califf, M.D., and Director of the Oncology Center for Excellence (OCE), Richard Pazdur, M.D. Additionally, there is controversy surrounding the congressional investigation into the 2021 approval of Biogen's Aduhelm drug for Alzheimer's disease. The Agency may be increasing scrutiny around which applications are granted approval based on these criteria.
These sentiments were recently reiterated during Commissioner Califf's comments while speaking on a panel at the 2023 JP Morgan Conference. Regarding confirmatory trials, Califf stated in a panel discussion, "I felt for a long time that we haven't held on to the second part of the bargain, which is if you've got accelerated approval … you should be committed to getting the answer as to whether it actually really works."
And on the topic of the Aduhelm investigation, he noted, "Have you ever seen a congressional investigation that said, 'These folks are doing a great job?' There were some things that the FDA can do better, and we fully acknowledge that."
Navigating the Approval Headwinds
The FDA consistently encourages drug developers to take advantage of the use of expedited programs, like Breakthrough Therapy designation and Accelerated Approval, that allow early and frequent engagement with the FDA to ensure high-quality and approvable applications per their standards. For example, the FDA is signaling a more collaborative environment with the introduction of INTERACT meetings (an early interaction intended to facilitate IND-enabling efforts where the sponsor is facing a novel, challenging issue that might delay progress into the clinic without FDA input) and Type D meetings (a meeting focused on a narrow set of issues) for drugs in CDER as part of the Prescription Drug User Fee Act (PDUFA VII).
Still, at the heart of an acceptable application is strong safety and efficacy data to support the application. Whether these applications are for Accelerated Approvals or not, the outcome is mostly determined by the strength of the supporting data that is well presented and easily understood by FDA reviewers. In order to bolster the opportunity of application approval, the sponsor should be certain while preparing their submission that their team performs the right due diligence to ensure the data is presented in the correct FDA-acceptable data formats and is presented in a clear and coherent manner. Recognizing the workload at the FDA is immense, despite Divisions aggressively recruiting new hires under PDUFA VII commitments, failure to incorporate the right due diligence on data in the face of pressures to move fast in the development and review process runs the risk of a delayed approval.
There certainly are headwinds facing approvals as we enter 2023. Though the acceptability of marketing applications was down in 2022, going forward, it will be imperative to ensure the quality of your data, identify gaps in your application well before submission, and prepare for FDA communications and assessments to propel your product development.
To learn more about Halloran's regulatory services – health authority meetings and interactions, special designations, and marketing application insight – please contact a member of our team.
Halloran is also releasing content on the Food and Drug Omnibus Reform Act (FDORA) and how this impacts Accelerated Approvals. Please stay tuned for our insights.
New Year, New Accelerated Approval
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References may be last thing on your mind when you're busy job searching or planning career change. But a few simple steps early on in your career planning can save you a lot stress later. Read this article to discover how to prevent last-minute job search stress.
A few years ago I had to travel at short notice for a family emergency. Relieved to have found a flight quickly, I arrived at the airport for check-in. I opened my passport at the photo page. Imagine my horror when I realized that, in my haste, I had picked up my spouse's passport. I hadn't taken the few seconds I needed to verify.
The same can happen with the references you need for a successful job search. Don't leave it until it's too late to get the best references you can.
One way to think of references is as "second opinions." Employers use references as a way of reducing the risk of making hiring mistakes. They ask the people you nominate to validate and expand on the information you provide. What people say may make or break your job search success.
Different employers have different ways of checking references. The process may be as informal as a quick personal phone call. Or it may be formal, such as a standardized questionnaire. Typically employers will ask about things like attendance, reliability, and performance. Some jobs require additional background checks.
Do you know the requirements for your industry and practices of prospective employers? If you are applying for an advertised position, you will often learn the details as part of the application instructions. If the information is not provided, it's a good idea to ask.
Once you've learned about the reference checking process, the second step is to identify the people to nominate. Review your professional network and make a list. Once you have your list of potential sources of reference, get in touch.
Ask their permission and find out their preferred current contact details. Don't let out-of-date contact information make it difficult for prospective employers to complete reference checks.
Ask yourself what information you would need if you were nominated to give the reference. What has changed that your nominees may not know about? Think about what you can do to make it easy for them to support you. Provide updates about your career plans and goals.
If you are not connected on LinkedIn, this is a good time to invite them to connect.
When you nominate someone to provide a reference for a specific position, don't forget to let them know. Provide details about what's most important for this particular role and this employer.
Do what you can to avoid a delayed response adversely affecting your job search success. By staying in communication, you can prevent many problems. For example, as employers rely more on automation, reference requests often arrive electronically. An email from a "stranger" with a link inside may look like spam and get deleted.
Once you get a new position, things can get very busy. But don't neglect your supporters. Let them know your good news. Write a personal note of appreciation. Does your company send out announcements about new appointments? If so, send them a copy. By now you've invested time in reconnecting, make the most of it by planning to keep in touch.
Job search can be stressful enough. You can avoid unnecessary stress by considering who will provide the references your potential employers need until it's too late.
Download your reference checklist here.
Even if it seems like reference checks have been a rubber-stamping exercise in previous job searches, don't take this one for granted. Prepare for a successful job search by preparing your reference nominees to give you the best references they can.
Jennifer Bradley, Ph.D. helps professionals lead their own careers, empowered with the information, tools, and resources that they need. She offers individual coaching and consulting, teaches classes, and publishes articles on career development and career transition.


Kyrgyz government is planning to turn strawberries, sweet cherries and apricots into their national brands. The Kyrgyz Ministry of Agriculture is working on increasing production of these crops for their further export to the markets of the Eurasian Economic Union. The Kyrgyz Government officials carefully studied the Eurasian demand in every category of goods. Although these goods are seasonal, farmers can profit substantially from the sales of the fruits.
- The Minister issued an order and our department is currently working on its implementation together with the Ministry of Economy and other relevant ministries and agencies. We will develop a program on every crop covering stages from production to sales.
Export-oriented farmers are more likely to get soft loans. More than 10,000 farms were provided with this type of funding this year alone. They received low-interest loans for the total amount of almost US$67 million. Part of the funds was allocated for the expenses related to certification of goods and standardization of products according to the requirements of the EAEU.
- We are currently working on it. Our farmers already know how to calibrate and label their goods and what crops are covered by certain crops. They are already exporting their goods.
The certificates of conformity are currently issued in four specialized laboratories located in four regions, such as Osh, Talas, Issyk-Kul and Chu regions. The emphasis was made on the regions known to be focused on growing fruits and berries.


The design and engineering consulting firm Dar Al-Handasah has pitched the recently embattled Prime Minister of Lebanon with a $200 million redevelopment proposal for Beirut's Rafik Hariri Airport.
Dar Al-Handasah (Shair and Partners), the Lebanese design and engineering arm of global professional services consortium Dar Group, has met with the Prime Minister of Lebanon, Saad Hariri, to discuss an estimated $200 million proposed revamp of the capital's Rafik Hariri Airport, with upgrades to various land-side infrastructure designed to cater to an increased ultimate volume of 10 million passengers per year.
Originally built to service 4-5 million annual passengers, the two-phase project would initially see renovations to the existing airport increase capacity to 8 million visitors, while an additional wing and the reequipped customs and cargo areas proposed for the second stage would push the number up to 10 million. In conjunction with the expansion, and in an effort to enhance efficiency, upgrades to the airport's baggage handling and security-check systems have also been proposed, along with a terminal redesign to accommodate additional travel retail outlets.
Founded in 1956, with its headquarters in Beirut, the Dar Group has grown into an international consulting network with 18,000 employees assisting clients in over 100 countries on planning, design, engineering and project management across numerous sectors, including transportation, telecommunications, oil & gas, environment, and civic and commercial constructions such as stadiums, universities and health centres. Along with Beirut, the firm has further principal MENA offices in Cairo and Amman.
The consulting firm's prior airport projects in the Middle East and North African region include the construction of a new passenger terminal building at the King Abdul Aziz International Airport of Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, and upgrades and expansions of multiple concourses for Dubai International Airport – the world's third busiest by passenger numbers and sixth for total cargo.
In addition to the aviation sector, the firm has also, among other notable achievements; provided support for the extensive Suez Canal Area development project in Egypt, which is projected to create one million new jobs over the next 15 years; helped build the world's largest all-women university in Saudi Arabia (the Princess Nourah Bint Abdulrahman University of Riyadh) with 60,000 undergraduates in attendance, and; was awarded the design tender for the 70,000-capacity Al Bayt stadium being built in Qatar in time for the nation's hosting of the 2022 FIFA World Cup.
With respect to the proposed upgrade for Rafik Hariri Airport, Lebanon's recently returned Prime Minister Hariri has said that the floated redevelopment plans are not as yet final, but the current discussions will contribute to future preparedness. "These projects may not be available today, they are plans for future implementations," the Prime Minister said.
Elsewhere in the MENA region, readiness testing is underway for the new Muscat Airport of Oman, developed in conjunction with German design and management airport consultancy Munich Airport International.


http://europe.autonews.com - Germany's Transport Ministry will order the recall of about 100,000 Opel vehicles as part of a diesel-emissions probe. The Opel Cascada, Insignia and Zafira models will be affected.
Opel Calls New Astra BiTurbo Diesel "Sensible Yet Spicy"


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Hunger, Refugees and Internal Displacement
Syria crisis: Hunger spreading amid COVID-19 and economic collapse
International agencies call for Brussels Conference to address fall-out from the pandemic
Syrians who have already endured almost a decade of war and displacement are now facing unprecedented levels of hunger leaving millions of people acutely vulnerable to COVID-19, international agencies warned today ahead of a key annual conference on the crisis.
COVID-19 restrictions, the collapse of the Syrian pound, and the displacement of millions of people have led to an unprecedented number of families in Syria who are no longer able to put food on the table or make enough money to afford basic necessities.
A staggering 9.3 million Syrians are now going to sleep hungry and more than another two million are at risk of a similar fate – part of an overall rise of 42 per cent in the number of Syrians facing food insecurity since last year.
Hosted by the EU and the UN on June 30, the Brussels Conference aims to raise funds and agree on policy changes that will help Syrians inside the country and in the region. The agencies Oxfam, Humanity & Inclusion, CARE International, World Vision International, International Rescue Committee, Mercy Corps, and the Norwegian Refugee Council warn that unless funding and humanitarian access are increased, many Syrians, including those living as refugees in the region, will be pushed to the brink of starvation. Almost a decade of war has thrown Syrians into a spiral of despair and destitution that keeps worsening every year. International assistance is needed now more than ever.
In the northwest, a Turkey-Russia mediated ceasefire faces a bleak fate, with fighting and aerial bombardments reported since May. Home to over 4 million people, many of whom have been displaced multiple times, Idlib and northern Aleppo governorates face a potential catastrophe if there is a COVID-19 outbreak. Many live in squalid makeshift overcrowded camps or sleep out in the open. Water is scarce, and the health and civilian infrastructures are decimated. In recent weeks, a new wave of violence in southern Idlib has forced hundreds of families to pack up their few belongings and leave their homes and tents once again.
In the northeast, the first cases of COVID-19 were confirmed over a month ago, and with it concerns over a lack of preparedness remain high. Lack of COVID-19 testing capacity, chronically understocked health facilities, and the main water pumping station – servicing 460,000 people – regularly being out of commission, continue to be the daily reality. Like in the northwest, taking measures to prevent the spread of COVID-19 is especially difficult in the many overcrowded camps and informal settlements across the region.
In government-held areas, as in neighbouring countries hosting refugees, Syrians are facing the reality that the threat of COVID-19, the inability to work and the spiraling economic decline in the region is making their situation harder than ever.
International agencies are calling on global leaders to scale up financial support in comparison to previous years for Syrians in their country and those displaced in the region so that they can have a chance not only to survive, but to rebuild their lives in safety and dignity. We also call for the United Nations Security Council to renew the Syria cross-border resolution for northwest Syria for a period of 12 months and to re-authorize access to northeast Syria to ensure that vulnerable people are able to receive lifesaving assistance. More access to those in need is crucial right now so that the humanitarian community can support families as they struggle through the pandemic and the economic crisis that is sweeping across the country.
Humanity & Inclusion
CARE International
Norwegian Refugee Council
For more information or to arrange an interview please contact:
Paula Baker
Oxfam Canada


In this episode of GeoTalk, we check in with Tom Williams, a 40-year veteran of disturbed land reclamation work, much of which has been in connection with mining.
Mining activities are integral to the success of an enormous number of industries, and many of them are inextricably part of our lives. Communications. Construction. Healthcare. Energy. Transportation. Essentially, everything built in modern life is connected to mining at some level. Mines, however, are being constructed on an ever bigger scale. As Williams notes, strong design, monitoring, and rehabilitation programs are needed. Also, he reminds us that in reclamation we need to guard against impatience and assumptions about how soils will respond.
Listen to "Reclamation of Disturbed Lands" on Spreaker.
Williams is the VP – Environmental Affairs for Fiore Gold US Inc. He's also one of the featured speakers at the International Erosion Control Association 2018 Conference and Exhibition.
IECA 2018 will be held February 11 – 14 in Long Beach, California.
The time required to reclaim disturbed land can vary greatly. Understanding that true, self-sustaining soils require time is one of the hardest messages to convey to clients and communities.
He doesn't see the challenges on mine sites today being all that different from 20 or 30 years ago, but the scale of projects has grown and expectations in the reclamation activities have gone from "Hey, nobody's done this before, so give it your best shot" to "that's old hat now." It has altered what the client expects or assumes about this work.
The challenges in general remain the same, though: how to stabilize large areas of disturbed land where there may not be 'topsoil' to put back; how to establish land forms that can be stabilized with the materials at hand; how to stabilize channels at the lowest cost; how best to protect the initial seeding from erosion until the vegetation reaches a point where it can hold the soil; etc.
Patience and careful monitoring of soil and vegetation health, though, pays off.
What is the biggest challenge to achieving success in disturbed land reclamation?
Cost-benefit analyses, he says, help elucidate how important proper planning and patience is to successful disturbed land reclamation schemes.
For more information on Fiore's work, visit www.fioregold.com. To hear Tom Williams share 40 years of disturbed land reclamation experience as well as learn about related topics in mining, erosion and sediment control, and affiliated sectors, visit www.IECA.org. Click through to the events section for the latest on IECA's annual conference and check out the full technical program.


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RAMALLAH, Feb 28 (JMCC) - Israeli officials may ratify a plan to beam commercial messages on to the Western Wall where Jews pray, reports Haaretz.
The advertising venue could be used to sell everything from internet services to soft drinks. Revenues collected will be used to replace paper skullcaps distributed at the site, the construction of a 14-foot-high partition between male and female prayer areas, and creation of a searchable database of notes left by visitors to the wall.
In the past, changes to the status quo at the Western wall area have aggravated tensions, both between Palestinians and Israelis, and between moderate and extremist Jews.


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Beau James
Shortly after moving to Los Angeles, Beau formed The Heavy Heavy Hearts. The band's dark, angsty riffs, machine gun drums, and unmatched musicianship found its way onto the soundtrack for the Sony film Bad Country, as well as radio playlists across the nation. The band quickly developed a following of motorcycle gangs and blues-lovers while grinding its way up and down the Sunset Strip. After a few years in Los Angeles, Beau made his way to Nashville and rediscovered his passion for Americana music. He called together some of Nashville's finest underground musicians to record his first solo record, "Indigo Road". With touches of John Mayer, Ryan Adams, and Tom Petty's Heartbreakers, "Indigo Road" leads to a destination in which everything is as familiar as home, and as enchanting as your first cross-country road trip.
"From the opening track, "Broken Hearted Past", you realize that the brand new recording by Beau James - "Landmarks" - is no ordinary EP. It is one of the best independent Americana EPs in years. It has touches of classic Americana, rock and roots flavors coupled with a polished production." - Rick Jamm, Jamsphere


Goals from Marcelo Torres, Lautaro Martinez (two), Matias Zaracho and Marcos Senesi sealed the victory for the South American side that keeps alive their hopes of reaching the second round.
Guinea end the pool stage with a single point gained in a 1-1 draw with England in their second match and will now be headed home.
England top the pool with seven points, followed by hosts South Korea (six) and Argentina (three), who must now wait for other results over the next few days to see if they are one of the best third-place finishers.
The five goals they have scored have provided a significant boost to their goal-difference, which could be a deciding factor in the end.
Argentina thought they had the lead on 12 minutes through Santiago Colombatto's header after Torres had hit the crossbar, but the effort was correctly ruled offside by the match officials.
The same two players were involved again when Argentina did take on the lead on 33 minutes though.
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Colombatto laid a sumptuous ball across the six-yard box that was missed by the Guinea defence and Torres side-footed home at the back post.
Guinea goalkeeper Sekouba Camara did well to save a long-range effort from Martinez after initially being caught off his line, but scrambling back to beat the ball to safety.
It was 2-0 before the break though with a beautiful strike from the edge of the box by Martinez. He collected the ball on his chest, turned and thundered the ball into the top corner of the net.
And the South American side added another five minutes after the break as they flooded forward on attack and wing-back Zaracho headed past Camara.
Guinea were struggling with high balls into the box and fell further behind when defender Senesi rose highest to meet a free-kick.
The African side were crumbling defensively and it was no surprise when Argentina added a fifth as Martinez added a second after a clever free-kick played him into space in the box.


When not working for a NASA-funded citizen-science project, Adrien Mauduit travels the world seeking out remote places to create photographs and films of the night sky. To the naked eye, the galaxies around us appear as single points of light; Mauduit's "astro-lapse" visuals showcase the dimensionality of the universe through specialized photo and video equipment. His most recent video, Galaxies Volume III, is the third in the astro-lapse series and focuses on the core of the Milky Way.


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South Africa Captain Dane Van Niekerk Ruled Out Of 2022 Women's World Cup
Cricket South Africa (CSA) on Thursday named a squad of 21 players for a training camp as the team step up preparations for the visit of the West Indies for a four-match Women's ODI series in Johannesburg between January 28- February 6. South African captain, Dane van Niekerk has sustained a left ankle fracture in the last week, ruling her out for a minimum of three months and will be unavailable for the training camp, West Indies tour and the 2022 ICC Women's Cricket World Cup hosted in New Zealand from March 4.
The extended group will enter a bio-secure environment (BSE) on Friday, where they will begin an extensive programme before an adjusted squad that will take on the Caribbean side is confirmed prior to the 50-over series.
On the van Niekerk injury, Proteas Team Doctor, Tshegofatso Gaetsewe in an official release said: "The injury is a result of an accidental slip on a wet surface at home. As things stand, she doesn't require surgery but will be monitored closely. It's a stable fracture with minimal displacement and her recovery timeline is no less than 12 weeks."
Despite the absence of the captain, the team ranked second in the ODI format have selected a formidable squad featuring stalwarts Shabnim Ismail, Marizanne Kapp, Ayabonga Khaka and ICC Women's Cricketer of the Year nominee, Lizelle Lee.
The list also includes uncapped Western Province batter, Delmari Tucker, while Raisibe Ntozakhe receives another opportunity to impress in pursuit of a first cap since 2018, with the likes of all-rounders, Chloe Tryon and Sune Luus, as well as seamer Masabata Klaas and wicket-keeper Trisha Chetty also in the mix.
Following the 10-day camp, the Proteas will take on their West Indies counterparts in an unofficial warm-up match, before playing four ODIs at the Wanderers Stadium.
Momentum Proteas Training Camp Squad: Anneke Bosch, Tazmin Brits, Trisha Chetty, Nadine de Klerk, Mignon du Preez, Lara Goodall, Shabnim Ismail, Sinalo Jafta, Marizanne Kapp, Ayabonga Khaka, Masabata Klaas, Lizelle Lee, Sune Luus, Nonkululeko Mlaba, Raisibe Ntozakhe, Tumi Sekhukhune, Nondumiso Shangase, Andrie Steyn, Chloe Tryon, Delmari Tucker, Laura Wolvaardt.
U-19 WC: India Head Coach Hrishikesh Kanitkar Hails Captain Yash Dhull
3rd Test: South Africa 101/2 At Stumps On Day 3, Need 111 To Win vs India


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Friday, October 27 • 9:00am - 10:15am
Second Rounders and Above Panel: What Producers Want!
Hear from veteran producers regarding what they look for in a screenplay, the differences between producing for film and television or independent and studio projects, and the development of a story through execution. Panelists will discuss trends in the industry, how to take your project to the next level, and the edge your script needs to really stick.
Matt Dy
moderator; Screenplay/Teleplay Director Austin Film Festival
Marcus Cox
producer Adult Beginners, Tangerine; executive producer Kicks
Marcus Peace Cox is a writer/director and Independent Spirit nominated and Gotham Award winning producer. His films have played prestigious film festivals including; SXSW, Dallas International, Tribeca, Toronto and Sundance. He founded Through Films with wife, Karrie Cox, in 2008... Read More →
Karrie Cox
Karrie Cox is an actress and Independent Spirit nominated and Gotham Award winning producer. Her films have played SXSW, Tribeca, Toronto and Sundance. Karrie founded Through Films in 2008 with her husband, Marcus Cox, to make meaningful motion pictures that captivate, influence and... Read More →
Jared Ian Goldman
producer Ingrid Goes West, Little Boxes, Wilson, Loving, Adult Beginners, The Skeleton Twins, Kill Your Darlings
Jared Ian Goldman is a film producer who has already left his creative mark on the cinematic landscape, producing fresh stories with always-affecting emotional authenticity and often a great deal of humor. His most recent credits include Ingrid Goes West (Neon/ Universal), a dark... Read More →
Daniel Petrie, Jr.
Partner, Enderby Entertainment; writer Beverly Hills Cop, The Big Easy; director Dawn Patrol, Toy Soldiers; executive producer An Ordinary Man, Blackway; former WGAW President
Screenwriter, producer and director Daniel Petrie, Jr. was nominated for an Academy Award for best original screenplay for his first produced script, the box-office hit Beverly Hills Cop, starring Eddie Murphy. Next came Petrie's original screenplay of the romantic thriller The... Read More →
Friday October 27, 2017 9:00am - 10:15am
Screenplay/Teleplay Session, Panel


The scheduled for economic data features US January factory orders at 1400 GMT. That report includes revisions to durable goods orders as well. It's the lone US indicator on the calendar but the Fed also begins its two-day meeting.
Canada will be more of a wild card but not until late in the session. At 2000 GMT, the Federal government releases the 2019 fiscal year budget. The governing Liberals have a majority so the announcements are as good as done. And with the party losing some support recently, they will be looking to buy some votes. There is talk of something on personal taxes, more jobs training programs and something to stimulate the housing market.
There's also talk about $4 billion for a new train line that will get me to downtown Toronto in half the time. Fingers crossed.


What is a CLR resistor and "LED+"?
CLR stands for current limiting resistor and is just a resistor making sure that your status LED gets the right amount of current. There's lots of online calculators to get the numbers for whatever color your using, but if you're unsure 2200 ohm usually works well. LED+ is just the positive side of your status LED(usually the longer leg), the negative going to the switch as in the offboard guide that you can find in the tabs on this site.
This one was a bit different from other vero, in that matter.
yesterday I saw the layout ehx equalizer by johnk.
Could an LT1054 be used in place of the 7660s?
If you give me your email address I'll send you a modified layout for it.
Will it work with a MAX1044 as replacement for the 7660S?
Anyone know what hFE on the BC309: A, B,or C?
I built this and used bc558s. Works as advertised, really nails a strat sound with humbuckers. My only issue is a nasty switch pop. Tried adding 1M pulldown on input and output, but still get some DC on the output. I also checked continuity between strips and across cuts—all good. Any other ideas of how to get rid of the DC?
Dear god. Just noticed that the circuit does not have in/out caps at all - the schematic has it without them too. As it is, there will be DC voltage in both, always.
You definitely want to add something like 1u cap in series with both input and output. And take the pulldows on the outer side of those caps.
Cool. Wondered about that. Thanks for the fast reply!
Do the 1 Uf input and output caps need to be polarised electrolytics - or can they poly box caps?
If polarised, which way round do they go?
Either will perform the same. Positive to circuit, negative to input and output.
Thanks for that both of you - luckily I hadn't quite finished building the board.
Hai I just wanna ask about blue dot in line with dry 1 or Low 1. Is that for hole or for something else??
I built layout with caps and have no signal on 4558 2b. Checked for solder bridges, components, ic... Is this layout verified?


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office: Mon-Thurs. 8:30 am - 2:30 pm
worship: Sunday 9:30 am
West end of DeWitt on 11th Street (old Highway 30) across from the High School
First Congregational United Church of Christ is an open and affirming congregation of the United Church of Christ. No matter who you are, or where you are on life's journey, you're welcome here.
Memorial window
October altar
worship at the winery
Fourth of July float
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Petros Michaelides
Professor in International Protection of Human Rights
He studied Law, Political and Economic Science at Athens University (1958-1963) and pursued Doctoral work in constitutional law and political sciences at Paris University (1965-1967).
From 1967 to 1971 he practiced law in Nicosia. In 1971 he was appointed judge, a post that he held until March 1978 when he became Minister of Justice and as from May 1979 he was also the Minister to the President. He served as well as Special Advisor to the President on legal and human rights matters.
In 1981 he joined the Diplomatic Service and served as Ambassador of Cyprus to France, Italy, Austria and other European countries with concurrent accreditations. He was the permanent Representative of Cyprus to the Council of Europe, the World Tourism Organization, the OSCE and the United Nations and other International Organizations and Agencies in Vienna. He also served as Director of Policy Planning and Ag. Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
Mr. Michaelides represented Cyprus in various ministerial Committees and Meetings of the Council of Europe, the U.N and the OSCE. He was a member of the Committee of Minister's Deputies Group on Human Rights and the Venice Conference on Democracy through Law. He has participated to the meetings of the OSCE Court of Conciliation and Arbitration and in various International Conferences and meetings on legal matters.
From 1989 to 2011, Mr. Michaelides has been an elected member of the European Committee for the Prevention of Torture and Inhuman and Degrading Treatment or Punishment. Since 2010 is an elected member of the United Nations Subcommittee on Prevention of Torture.
Since 1999 he is a practicing lawyer-legal consultant in Nicosia. He is the author of various publications and articles on the Cyprus legal system and human rights. He speaks Greek, English, French, German and Italian.


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Q: "cannot find symbol" error for deleteCharAt() method even though I imported java.lang.* I'm a very beginner JAVA coder, and this question might be really naive, but as the question states, my code keeps giving me errors for not being able to find deleteCharAt(). I'd really appreciate some insight! Here's my code
    package hw5;
    import java.util.*;
    import java.lang.*;

    public class Business {
      String businessID;
      String businessName;
      String businessAddress;
      String reviews;
      int reviewCharCount;

      // Constructor for the Business Class
      public Business (String s) {
        String[] temp = s.split(", "); // splits the string by a comma and space
        businessID = temp[0]; // stores first index into business ID
        businessID.deleteCharAt(0); // delete the {
        businessName = temp[1]; // stores 2nd index into businessName
        businessAddress = temp[2]; // stores 3rd index into businessName
        reviews = temp [3]; // tores 4th index into businessName
        reviews.deleteCharAt(reviews.length()-1); // delete the last }
        reviewCharCount = reviews.length(); // input character # into reviewCharCount
      }

      public List reviewList() {
        String[] temp = this.reviews.split(" "); // make reviews into an array
        List<String> list = Arrays.asList(temp); // make array into a list
        Iterator<String> itr = list.iterator(); // initializes iterator for list
        while (itr.hasNext()) { // iterates over the whole list
          String uniqueWord = itr.next(); // store next element into string
          // if the string equals a nonimportant word
          if (uniqueWord.equals("a") || uniqueWord.equals("the") || uniqueWord.equals("is") || uniqueWord.equals("and")) {
            list.remove(uniqueWord); // remove the word
          }
        }
        return list; // returns list
      }

      public String toString() {
        return "-------------------------------------------------------------------------------\n"
              + "Business ID: " + businessID + "\n"
              + "Business Name: " + businessName + "\n"
              + "Business Address: " + businessAddress + "\n"
              //+ "Reviews: " + reviews + "\n"
              + "Character Count: " + reviewCharCount;
      }
    }

A: Because there isn't a String.deleteCharAt(int) method. There is a StringBuilder.deleteCharAt(int) method. Change
String businessID;

to
StringBuilder businessID;

and
businessID = temp[0];

to
businessID = new StringBuilder(temp[0]);

And the same everywhere else you want to use deleteCharAt(int). Once done, if needed, you can call toString() on the StringBuilder and get an immutable String.

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Ed college basketball at Findlay, Ohio, NCAA 2 (2005-09).
Moved to Japan for the 2009-10 season, signed by Kyoto Hannaryz.
Signed for the 2010-11 season by New Mexico Thunderbirds, NBDL.
Moved to Belgium for the 2011-12 season, signed by Liege Basketball.
Signed for the 2012-13 season by Mons-Hainaut.
Moved to France for the 2013-14 season, signed by ES Chalon-sur-Saone.
In November'13 moved to Russia, signed by Spartak St. Petersburg.
In January'15 moved to Belgium, signed by Spirou Charleroi.
In February'16 moved to Latvia, signed by VEF Riga for the 2015-16 season.
Moved to Italy for the 2016-17 season, signed by Juve Caserta.
Moved to Croatia for the 2017-18 season, signed by KK Zadar.
In January'18 moved to Italy signed by Dinamo Sassari.


From a Pinterest page where you advertised how to remove stains from wool, I saw many pictures of white locks which looked like hands. They are so gorgeous. I had always loved locks. Are the locks yours? If they are, may I buy some to make dolls' hairs? I am learning how to sculp air dry dolls from an internet class. I have to figure out how to make the head part of the doll so the locks hang down like Shirley Temple's hair.
How many inches long locks did you want? And did you want them raw off the sheep or cleaned and did you want them white or any colors?


This whitepaper describes the different possibilities for the electronic transfer of nursing information for patients. These processes utilize a standardized electronic transfer document, drawn up by the care sector. Furthermore, this whitepaper provides tips for care institutions and IT suppliers on how to implement this standard in practice.


instead of incrementing i in the for loop to n/2 times ,, it shud be incrementd to square root of n times.
which will increase the efficiency of code to great extent.
This program logic is not correct when we input 4 it will also give prime but it was not prime.


This beautiful purple pendant is hand-crafted by jewelry artisans, resulting in a gorgeous and long-lasting piece. A subtle silver wave with four oval cut amethysts nestled in the curves, this necklace brings simple yet classy adornment to any purple outfit.
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EAC reassures lawmaker regarding security of voting systems
R to L: EAC commissioners Thomas Hicks and Christy McCormick, and former commissioner Matthew Masterson (Election Assistance Commission / Facebook)
Zaid Shoorbajee
Jul 18, 2018 | CyberScoop
Written by Zaid Shoorbajee
The top federal authority on elections is seeking to reassure a security-focused lawmaker that it is doing everything in its power to provide state election officials with all available resources in order to secure equipment and computer systems.
The heads of the Election Assistance Commission were responding to Sen. Ron Wyden, D-Ore., who wrote to the EAC in June asking how the agency is coordinating with them about security amid ongoing concerns over foreign election interference.
In the response letter obtained by CyberScoop, EAC commissioners Thomas Hicks and Christy McCormick lay out the many ways the commission works with states on election security, including developing testing requirements and voting machine standards, offering guidance for spending federal grants and informing states about services available from other agencies.
Earlier this year, Congress allocated $380 million to be split among the states for the sake of improving the administration of elections under the 2002 Help America Vote Act (HAVA).
In his June letter, Wyden sought to learn how major cybersecurity concerns would be communicated to states as they decide how to spend their piece of the HAVA funding. While much of the PR surrounding the $380 million has been related to cybersecurity, there is no statutory requirement that states use it for that; they could theoretically hire more staff, implement basic IT upgrades or even take actions that make their elections less secure.
The commissioners note in their letter to Wyden that the EAC has held live webinars, conference calls and an April public forum in Miami to share guidance on how to use the HAVA money, in hopes of keeping the focus on election security.
"The importance of election security and how the newly appropriated HAVA Funds will assist states with meeting these objectives are the Commission's top priority and part of our primary focus," the letter says.
The EAC announced on Monday that all 50 states and eligible territories have now requested their portion of the HAVA money, despite some bureaucratic turbulence in a few states.
Wyden also wanted to know the EAC's position on allowing independent security experts to investigate voting systems' security through penetration testing, red-teaming and vulnerability testing, which he said would a "common-sense requirement" before certification.
The commissioners deferred to DHS and state election officials. Homeland Security does make vulnerability assessments available to states, the commissioners said. Beyond that, it's up to the states if they want to use their budgets to run additional tests.
At a recent Senate hearing, Wyden sparred with representatives of voting system vendors over transparency about their security.
"It is in my view inexcusable that our democracy depends on such hackable voting technology made by a handful of companies that have been able to evade oversight and in fact have actually been stonewalling Congress for years," Wyden said at the hearing.
As it stands, voting equipment and software is procured by states and localities, which decide how to ensure the security of those products. In many cases, the jurisdictions require the products to be certified by the EAC and comply with the commission's Voluntary Voting System Guidelines (VVSG). Access to machines by independent researchers, however, largely remains out of reach.
In response to a question about whether the EAC has staff dedicated to cybersecurity, the commissioners wrote that there are three full-time employees working in the Testing and Certification Program. Also, "a number of staff members" have FEDVTE cyber certifications from DHS.
Beyond that, the letter says that $1.5 million of the commission's annual operating budget goes to the National Institute for Standards and Technology, as the government standards body provides the EAC with regular technical support.
"Although our budget is small by federal government standards, the EAC has a track record of nimbly carrying out the commission's [Help America Vote Act] mandated mission, and the EAC has extended that support to provide leadership to the election industry related to cybersecurity," the letter says.
You can read the EAC's full response to Wyden below.
christy mccormick, EAC, Election Assistance Commission, election security, Ron Wyden, thomas hicks
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Today I received my first book review. I've been really looking forward to seeing the reviews and dreading them at the same time. It is the nature of the book business that no matter how great your book might be- there will be people who love it and people who don't. It occurred to me that writing and publishing is a lot like young love.
1) When you are young you are convinced your crush will never like you. Hopefully, you get the guts up to at least approach the object of your desire.
When you start writing you are convinced no one will ever want to read anything you write. If you are the kind to stick with it- you sit down to at least try and write a book.
2) You get all dressed up for the school dance, perhaps an extra coating of Bonny Bell lip smacker, big hair and some Chic jeans. As soon as you get to the dance you realize how many other people there are who look as good- or gasp- better than you.
You finally finish a book. You are thinking you are destined for a literary award. Then you start talking and reading other debut authors and suddenly you realize- a lot of people are good. Scary good.
3) No matter how big you make your hair, no matter how much you flirt- obtaining the affection of your crush is outside of your control.
In writing you can write the best book you can, but the ultimate decision is up to the reader.
4) If you are nervous, with young love you can practice your kissing technique with a stuffed bear.
5) With young love you will find some of your crushes have crushes on you and some don't even know you are alive.
With writing there will be those that love your book and those who didn't get past page ten.
This debut year feels as nerve wracking and as exciting as first love. And my first review? It was as good as a first kiss.
I'm thrilled for you, Eileen. That is a wonderful review and again makes me want to read your book pronto. I've found that regardless of which stage of the publishing process you're involved with presently, self-doubt at being accepted into literary circles creeps in. Thank goodness for writing communities like the debs. Again, congratulations on your great reveiw.
Congratulations on the great review Eileen! And a fantastic post. Very true. I received my first two reviews on the same day, so I guess it wasn't just like a first kiss, it was like getting to second base. However, since they were sneak peeks at what was coming out in print, I haven't been able to share them.
Fantastic post and wow, wow, wow to that review! That's amazing, seriously. You might consider painting that one on the outside of your house, your car…will your husband hold still for a lengthy tattoo?
A "star" review + a "star" post = LOVE your writing!
I love your crush observations. What is it about having a crush on someone that makes them so terrifyingly powerful?
Rah rah! What an awesome review! May you receive MANY first "kisses" with In the Stars!
Congratulations, Eileen! What a way to start the new year!


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Theirs Not To Reason Why
Horsing the British Army 1875-1925
Graham Winton
40 b/w illustrations, 8 maps, 8 tables
Nominated for the Royal Historical Society Whitfield Book Prize 2013
Nominated for the NYMAS Arthur Goodzeit Book Award 2013
Nominated for the SAHR Templer Medal 2013
This book provides the first comprehensive study of the British Army's horse services between 1875-1925, including the use of horses in the 1899-1902 Anglo-Boer and the 1914-18 wars. There is a particular focus on the military procurement of horses in relation to the domestic horse breeding industry, foreign supply in times of war, the debate about mechanization versus the horse and an integrated military transport system.
During the 1899-1902 war the recently created Army Veterinary and Remount Departments and Horse Registration Scheme were severely tested and found wanting. Following the appalling suffering and loss of horses during this War, the period 1902 to 1914 was critical for the development of the horse services. The crucial elements in effectively horsing the Army were recognized - supply, care, and organization.
The Army depended on the creation of a rapid and effective horse mobilization scheme and the ability to sustain expansion in the field. The civilian horse market was central to the supply of military horses in peace and war, and by obtaining reliable information on the number and type of horses available to them, the Army could guarantee a regular supply. There was also a need to learn lessons from the 1899-1902 war for the planning and expansion of auxiliary services, for example blacksmiths, saddlers, remount depots and veterinary hospitals.
On the outbreak of war in 1914 the Army had an organized reserve and mobilization scheme; a completely integrated transport system using horses, mechanized vehicles and rail networks. As the war progressed there were serious questions about the continuing supply of horses from both home and world markets, shortages of transport for moving them from the country of purchase and the growing submarine menace. Developments by 1919 in mechanical vehicles were acknowledged by many as signaling the end of the military reliance upon the horse, even though it remained the main source of motive power, and cavalry the main arm of exploitation.
Many lessons from the 1899-1902 War had been learnt, shown in the improved performance of the horse services during 1914-18. The health of animals was maintained at a higher standard than in any former war and remounts were supplied to all theaters of war and to armies of allied nations. At the end of hostilities nearly eight million animals had to be quickly disposed of, as humanely as possible, to bring the Army back to its peacetime requirements
Graham's lifelong interest in and study of military, social and landscape history has given him an understanding of military horses and their supply. This was the focus of his Ph.D thesis, 'Horsing the British Army 1875-1923'. He has had a number of articles published on horses in the First World War, mechanisation and army transport system. This book is a culmination of many years of research and experiences.
He has organised many study tours to the battlefields of the First World War, taking veterans back to France, often for their first time. As a result, he has been privileged to spend time with them and listen to their memories of horses and the landscapes over which they operated.
Having had experience of carriage driving, working with heavy horses and riding over a number of battlefields, Graham can combine a detailed knowledge of historical materials and sources, with a practical understanding of horses in the landscape.
Graham retired in 2008 as Principal of a College of Adult Education to concentrate on research, publishing and tutoring. He is a part-time tutor with the University Of Cambridge Institute Of Continuing Education and has lectured in the USA and extensively in England. He has recently been elected a Fellow of the Royal Geographical Society.
" ... a fascinating read, where incredible amounts of research and considerable knowledge have been engaged and employed. If you have a passion for combat history and an interest in all things equestrian, this should be your one-stop shop."
" .. an absolute delight to read ... Combining his practical and working knowledge of heavy horses this magnificent and heroic work is essential for anybody who wants all the facts in one tome ... The layout is perfect for studying or simply reading for enjoyment ... "
- Bulletin of the Military Historical Society
"Horsing the British Army is a noteworthy achievement, which well meets the criteria stated for the Wolverhampton series: it is new, innovative, research-based, and accessible to all who are interested. It will, presumably, continue the standard work on its subject for many years to come.""
- Soldiers of the Queen
"… the first comprehensive study of the British Army's horse services (Veterinary, Remount and ASC) between 1875-1925, including the 1899-1902 Anglo-Boer War and First World War."
- Chiron Calling: The Magazine of the Royal Army Veterinary Corps
" … certainly one of the best researched books I've read on army horses …"
- Stand To! The Journal of the Western Front Association
" … a most scholarly book, with a mass of detail based upon an in-depth study of a wide range of sources …
- The Guards Magazine
" … If you have any interest in military horses, you should buy this – it is unlikely to be bettered."
- Society of Friends of the National Army Museum
" … the significance of the subject and the enormous service Winton has done for historians in providing such a comprehensive account deserves full recognition. This is a really valuable contribution to the literature of the British Army before, during and after the First World War."
- Journal of the Society for Army Historical Research
"This comprehensive and meticulously researched volume is a valuable addition to military history in general and to veterinary history in particular … as an account of 'horsing the British army' it is unsurpassed, and should be regarded as the definitive volume on the subject."
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Alexander Mladenov, Krassimir Grozev, Evgeni Andonov
Imperial Bayonets
George Nafziger
Stemming the Tide
Spencer Jones
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Goodbye – I'll love ye and leave ye!
This is it, my Erasmus exchange in Dublin is over now. No maneuvering between all the buses and taxis on my bike anymore, no classes at Cathal Brugha Street, no Tuesday evenings together with all the Erasmus students at Diceys and no Irish street musicians at every corner of the street anymore. My adventure in Dublin is really at the end now; I'm going to miss it.
I started planning this trip more than a year ago, no idea what it would be like, who I would meet and what it would bring me. Now, I'm looking back at an experience I will never ever forget. Even though I'm back again in Wageningen, my memories to Dublin, the friendships I made and everything I've learned last year will stay. Suddenly you've got friends from all over the world. Trips to Finland, Sweden, Italy or Canada will follow for sure. Getting used to a city completely different from Wageningen, and making new friends all went smoothly and was much easier than I thought.
Now that I know how nice it is to have an Erasmus group around you, who helps you with settling into a new city, exploring the country and making new friends, I decided to help foreign students coming to Wageningen a little bit. Together with Catijn, a friend of mine who also studied in Dublin last semester, I decided to be a buddy during the WinterAID. It is strange to see that these students pass through the same as I did a few months ago. Little difficulties like finding the supermarket, the right buss or classroom; everybody has the same struggles.
Managing an exchange costs a lot of time and effort and sometimes even some stress, but though it may sound like a cliché, it is more than worth it. So, everybody who ever wants to go abroad for a longer time, go for it!
Currently I already started in Wageningen again. I'm busy with my thesis about biodegradable packaging material. Although it is great to see all my friends in Wageningen, play music with my band, go to W.S.R. Argo at Tuesday evenings or to a party at Ceres, it won't take long before I go abroad again. Last week I am selected for the Netherlands – Asia Honours Summer School (NAHSS). This Summer I will go to Hong Kong, Beijing, Shanghai and Taipei; my new adventure, I'm really looking forward to it!
Dublin you've been amazing; see you soon, goodbye, or in Irish: "I'll love ye and leave ye".
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Toshiba built a giant robot to help clean up Fukushima's dangerous nuclear reactors
by Owen Williams — in Shareables
Credit: Japan Times
Toshiba, the same company that happens to make consumer laptops, has built a huge robot to help with cleanup efforts in Japan, following the nuclear disaster at Fukushima in 2011.
The new robot, which was custom built by Toshiba, has been designed to help decommission reactor 3, which exploded when hydrogen built up and the reactor melted down following the disaster.
With two unique arms, Toshiba's robot can pick up objects from inside the radioactive pool and cut them into smaller pieces, as well as remove spent fuel rod assemblies permanently.
It's expected that the robot will remove 566 fuel rod assemblies while it's in service, and demonstrated how the robot will work this week in a short video.
Built for remote operation, the robot is covered in cameras so its drivers are able to perform its tasks from the safety of another facility, given that radiation levels exceed those that humans can safely sustain.
The Fukushima nuclear plant was decimated when a 9.0 earthquake, followed by a 15-metre tsunami engulfed the facility, overwhelming its defences and cutting off all backup power — leading to the ultimate meltdown of three nuclear reactors.
Interestingly, Japan actually had a robotics program that kicked off in 1999 for just this purpose — cleaning up nuclear disasters when humans are unable to. It was ultimately halted in 2002, and the robots put into storage until 2006 when they were given to museums, meaning a device had to be built from scratch.
The cleanup, which is expected to take anywhere between 30 to 40 years to complete, will be assisted by Toshiba's new robot beginning in 2017, as it'll take almost two years to install it before it can be operated.
➤ Toshiba unveils remote-controlled device to remove reactor 3 fuel assemblies at Fukushima No. 1 [Japan Times via The Verge]
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When my son's summer holidays started, I assumed it was the start of my 32/7 workday. I geared myself up for the constant clatter of "Mom, I'm bored" , "Mom , look at my bubble" or "Mom, Please give me a candy". Top it with "Mom, Why can't I see TV now, please please puh-lease!" In a nutshell I geared myself up for a constant Mom-call, resulting from the always-inside-boredom. And then suddenly I realized, "I don't have to keep him inside always!" I also realized that outdoors teaches him more than all my educational CDs put together can!
The problem with most families is that there are no safe outdoors anymore where a child could be left alone. An outdoor time for the kid, invariably translates into outdoor time for one of the parent too. And time, as we learn after growing up, is indeed precious. Not, however, more precious than our little ones. A five year old can reasonably venture out himself for some time in a traffic-less, crime-free area if he has had been given requisite training. If that is not possible, however, you can use the imposed outdoor time for yourself : walk in the park while he plays in the playground, read a magazine while he climbs the tree over your bench, paint your nails while he catches the butterflies. The point is, you can find the time if you believe it is important enough for your child.
Is it important enough? Can catching butterflies be at par with learning numbers? Can climbing trees be as helpful as learning phonics? My answer is NO. It is not equal, but in fact much more important than the academics. What better way to instill the qualities of observation and concentration than watching insects and butterflies? Outdoors provide unlimited opportunities for the alert mind to capture. An alert parent can use these opportunities aplenty. Even if the child is playing alone, the time that seems to us as 'wasted' is actually being used by her active little mind in thousands of ways. While indoor teaching is quite uni-dimensional, life outside requires each and every sense to be used. Even with the advent of multimedia in schools and homes, it essentially remains an exercise of eyes, ears and an often dormant mind. A park, in contrast, exercises the sense of touch and smell, sight and sound, mind and soul.
Another favorite outdoor activity for kids his age remains sand play. Do invest in a good set of beach toys. The essentials include a big bucket to hold sand, different size and shapes of moulds, sieve to sift the sand, a spatula and a fork. While any outdoor activity presents innumerable opportunities to teach, let me pick sand play as an example of how an alert and involved parent can use sand play to help his child physically, cognitively and socially.
Lets a child manipulate sand in multiple ways – to collect, sift , wet, pack, throw, drop and mold.
Guides a child to make mountains, tunnels, flyovers etc. Encourages creativity.
Explains the properties of sand. The difference between dry and wet sand, their feel and their weight.
Allows other kids to share their toys, ensures peaceful group play.
Explains the child what he is doing using a variety of words, increasing the child's vocabulary and expressiveness.
On days that are excessive rainy or cold, or when you are a bit too busy, an indoor sand box comes handy. Make sure the sand used is hygienic, dry and well-covered when not in use.
Once in a while, you might want to take your child to a special trip. Take her fishing, camping, mountain climbing or river-rafting. Besides education, You will give her an experience that will have much more impact than a hundred trips to mall. I am not even mentioning the effect it would have on the bond that you share with her. I myself have a very poor memory , and hardly remember my early days. However, among the very few images that I do remember, is when my father used to take me and my brother swimming in the river Narmada on his Bajaj scooter. Though I was only 5 years old then, I remember the whole experience as if it happened yesterday. I remember the sight of papa swimming against the river and feeling secure in his arms, I remember the odd treats he got us from the vendors sitting on the ghaats, and I remember the half an hour ride on the scooter. It is my only vivid and clear memory from my early years, and I can't thank my dad enough for taking the pains to give it to me.
Could a little discomfort and some extra effort stop me from giving my children equally exciting memories?


The Labour Party has bet £2.9 million on community organising to win the next election, the Red Roar can reveal.
Analysis of job postings for the party's new community organising unit shows that 38 staff have been hired on wages that will add up to £2,910,515 over the course of their two-year contracts.
Labour announced the creation of the unit in January, saying it would "organise around local issues and develop campaigns" with a focus on "seaside towns and traditional Labour heartlands". Dan Firth, a former director at respected community organising charity Citizens UK, has been appointed as the new unit's Director of Community Organising and is directly accountable to the general secretary, giving him a degree of independence from Niall Sookoo, Labour's replacement for previous Director of Elections Patrick Heneghan.
Labour has sought to take advantage of community organising techniques in its campaigning before. Under Ed Miliband, Chicago-based civil rights activist Arnie Graf was invited to review the party's campaigning and share his community organising knowhow with staff and activists. Despite working with the party for some years, Graf's reforms came to a halt when he was accused of working in the UK illegally.
This time the party is taking a different approach. Instead of training its existing staff, Labour is hiring dozens of full-time community organisers working across the country, coordinated by Dan Firth and two lead community organisers working out of the party's headquarters in Victoria.
Job descriptions for the new roles reveal that as well as leading community campaigns in target constituencies, the community organisers will be expected to boost Labour membership. Ten of the 35 new roles will specialise as "digital community organisers" working to "assemble and support large teams of remote volunteer leaders".
It marks a departure from Labour's investment in election-focused campaign organisers at the 2015 and 2017 elections. In 2013, the party's former general secretary boasted that he would have 100 organisers in place by Christmas through its trainee organiser scheme. In 2018 Labour is planning to hire just 17 – less than half the number of community organisers it is planning to recruit.
The benefits of such an approach are as yet untested in the UK. While many political campaigners have made use of community organising, no other domestic political party has attempted to use it on such a scale.


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Great Yarmouth Mercury > News > Crime
Drug dealer with 'lavish lifestyle' jailed for more than four years
Zahid Rashid, 48, of Station Road, Beaconsfield, in Buckinghamshire, was arrested at a petrol station in Acle where police found drugs and cash in his car. - Credit: Norfolk Constabulary
A drug dealer who owned a "pristine" Harley Davidson bearing private plates has been jailed for just over four years for possession with intent to supply cannabis and cocaine and possession of prescribed drugs.
Zahid Rashid, 48, of Station Road, Beaconsfield, in Buckinghamshire, pleaded guilty to possession with intent to supply Class A, Class B and possession of Class C drugs and was sentenced at Norwich Crown Court on December 15.
The defendant was arrested on Christmas Eve last year when roads policing officers stopped a VW, which had been linked to the supply of drugs, at the BP petrol station in Acle.
The BP petrol station in Acle where drug-dealer Zahid Rashid was arrested on Christmas Eve in 2019. - Credit: Google Maps
The court heard that as officers searched the vehicle, Rashid made admissions, saying, "Okay guys, hands up, drugs and money", before being arrested on suspicion of drug offences.
Officers carried out a search of Rashid after he was detained and found cash and a mobile phone.
While searching the vehicle, officers discovered a rucksack containing blister packs of prescription drugs and multiple envelopes containing cocaine wraps of various weights, a bucket of loose flowering head cannabis and drug paraphernalia.
Cash envelopes were also discovered in the glove box. In total, officers discovered £4,893 in cash, 153 wraps of cocaine worth a conservative street value of £10,000, as well as £2,000 worth of cannabis.
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According to Norfolk police, Rashid was living a "lavish lifestyle".
His main home address on Langdon Avenue in Aylesbury was found to have "an annexe building, immaculate furniture and plush fittings, a pristine Harley Davidson motorbike with private plates and high-value items, such as Apple Mac computers", they said.
Rashid also had a second address in Station Road, Beaconsfield, Buckinghamshire, which contained £580 cash, tablets, CBD supplements and cannabis sweets.
He was sentenced to a total of four years and four months in prison.
A Proceeds of Crime Act hearing is due to be held at Norwich Crown Court on March 29 next year.


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How Trump's new chief of staff can impact the FY20 defense plan
By: Aaron Mehta December 17, 2018
OMB director Mick Mulvaney will take over as acting White House chief of staff. (Alex Brandon/AP)
WASHINGTON — Office of Management and Budget director Mick Mulvaney's takeover, at least temporarily, of the White House chief of staff position could have repercussions for defense spending, analysts predict.
President Donald Trump made the announcement over the weekend on Twitter.
Mulvaney, a former congressman and leader of the fiscally hawkish House Freedom Caucus, is viewed as a budget hawk, one who has no problem pushing for lowered defense spending. He attempted, with various degrees of success, to drive down defense spending in both the fiscal 2019 and fiscal 2020 budget submissions from the Trump administration, according to sources.
It's not the first time President Donald Trump has tapped Mulvaney to temporarily fill a position. The OMB head held a dual-hat role when he ran the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau for the majority of 2018, where he reportedly worked to weaken the office.
Per NBC News, Mulvaney is expected to stay as chief of staff for a term of about six months. Should that timetable hold, it would mean he is both the White House's top budget official and the gatekeeper to Trump for the period during which the FY20 budget submission is finalized and submitted to Congress.
Democrats scoff at GOP's shifting defense budget
Key Democrats are laughing off reports that President Trump reversed course on his defense spending plans and now wants a dramatic boost in the military budget next fiscal year.
By: Joe Gould
While the OMB director naturally has a heavy hand in all budget discussions, the chief of staff job has power over who does and doesn't get time with the president, and comes with direct access to the executive. In essence, the job is the final gatekeeper between Trump and those who would seek to negotiate with him.
"Mulvaney has clearly been the highest-ranking person within the administration who is pushing for cuts in defense spending," said Todd Harrison, a budget analyst with the Center for Strategic and International Studies. "So if he's in that chief of staff role for the president while the final decisions are being made on the FY20 budget request, I think that will put him in a position to exercise more downward pressure on the defense budget.
"And given the fact the president has swung from $700 billion to $750 billion in just a matter of weeks, I think the top-line budget for FY20 is very much in play."
Susanna Blume, a budget analyst with the Center for a New American Security, concurred, saying the chief of staff "generally has a lot more access to the president, and consequently I think you can expect Mulvaney will have a lot more time with the president — meaning, his influence might rise."
Trump changes his mind again on military spending, now wants a big boost next year
The president is expected this week to announce plans for $750 billion in fiscal 2020 military spending, a huge jump from previous targets.
By: Leo Shane III
The importance of that access is particularly highlighted in the context of recent budget talks. After unexpectedly announcing in October the Pentagon's budget would shrink to $700 billion — a cut that some say was directly due to Mulvaney's influence — Trump sat down with Sen. James Inhofe, Rep. Mac Thornberry and Defense Secretary Jim Mattis; as a result of the meeting, the president reportedly agreed to push defense spending up to $750 billion.
Those kinds of meetings could potentially be curtailed under Mulvaney, who would also have the ability to stay behind at the end of the meeting and give the president his own spin, said Harrison.
"The chief of staff is always the last voice with the president, and he can control the flow of information to the president or make sure the president sees the information that Mulvaney feels is important," Harrison noted. And with the $750 billion figure is still unofficial, "that makes it more consequential that Mulvaney is moving into this chief of staff role," Harrison added.
The US military will pay the price if no budget deal is reached
It's not too late to include financial reforms in the NDAA
House Democratic leaders hopeful progressive wing won't derail defense policy bill
Without additional $157 million, US Army aviation readiness projected to suffer
To develop hypersonic missile launcher, Pentagon seeks funding transfer


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Для боротьби зі злочинністю у світі була створена спеціальна школа приватних детективів «Бутей», де навчають володіти різними видами зброї та захопленню злочинців.

Кінджі Тояма вирішує покинути школу через особисті причини, але на нього нападає убивця бутеїв, його жертвами вже стали декілька студентів. У цей важкий момент йому на допомогу приходить Арія Кандзакі. Із цього часу майбутнє юнака різко змінюється.

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 Головний герой історії студент Токійської середньої школи «Бутей». Він має ранг Е (найнижчий бойовий ранг) у зв'язку з пропуском останнього екзамену. Коли Кінджі сексуально збуджується, то переходить в особливий стан, відомий як «Істерія», у якому його когнітивні та фізичні здібності збільшуються в 30 разів від нормального стану, що дозволяє йому здійснювати неймовірні вчинки (наприклад, прицільно стріляти у ворога, увертатися від ворожих куль, розмахувати ножем на надзвуковій швидкості). «Істерія» — це генетична ознака, якою володіють всі члени родини Тояма, і заявляють, що це високо розвинений природний чоловічий інстинкт для захисту жінок. Таким чином, коли настає «Істерія», то Кінджі не може нашкодити жінкам, хоча може їх здержувати, не наносячи шкоди. І це є його слабкість. Кінджі не цікавиться дівчатами, але у цьому стані він турбується про них, спокушаючи їх цим. Юнак вступив у відділ «Інквеста», хоча в минулому був вундеркіндом (маючи ранг S). Згодом він починає поважати Арію та навіть відчувати романтичні почуття до неї.

 Він має пістолет Beretta 92F (незаконно модифікований, щоб стріляти по три постріли поспіль, також називається як Beretta Kinji). Він також володіє ножем-метеликом. У 6-у томі отримує батьківський чорний Desert Eagle Mark XIX (також модифікований для напівавтоматичної та автоматичної стрільби), який належав його батькову, та двосічний сакс (змінений з прихованою оболонкою та посиленою гумовою ручкою), який належав Шерлоку Холмсу.

 Студентка по обміну школи Бутей. Вона елітний студент S-ранга відділу «Штурм», до якого хоче долучити й Кінджі після їх зустрічі. Арія уміє володіти двома пістолетами та двома мечами одночасно, отримавши за це кличку «Квадра». Для своїх 16 років дуже сильна, гнучка та розумна. Має низкий зріст, 142 см, для її віку. Її основна зброя два пістолети M1911 (також відомий як Colt Government) та два японських меча, відомі як Кодачі. «Х» у середині імені означає «Холмс», так як вона нащадок самого Шерлока Холмса. Її повне ім'я Арія Холмс Кандзакі IV. Мати Арії — японка по імені Канае (яку звинувачують у вбивству бутея), а батько — британець. Її бабуся член Британської Королівської сім'ї, яка отримала назву «дама». Крім того, вона має почуття до Кінджі, але показує інакше, ніж інші люди.

 Студентка середньої школи Бутей і друг дитинства Кінджі, має рангу А. Вступила в спеціальний відділ школи відомий як «SSR». Вона голова студентської ради та різних клубів (таких як: ремісничого, садівничого та дівочого волейбольного клуба). Шіраюкі ямато надешіко для Кінджі, за винятком одного недоліку — ревнощів, які перетворюють її в берсеркера для тих дівчат, які наближаються до Кінджі. Коли вона дізналася, що Арія живе разом з Кінджі, то вона намагалася її вбити. Шіраюкі так кохає Кінджі, що зробить будь-що для нього. Дівчина використовує японський меч, відомий як Ірокаме Аяме. Відомо, що ім'я Шіраюкі було псевдонімом, щоб приховати справжнє — Хіміко.

 Студентка середньої школи Бутей, друг Кінджі. Вона поступила до відділу «Інквеста», хоча часто вважається найбільшою ідіоткою в класі Кінджі. Вона талановита у розвідці. Їй подобається ходити в уніформі готичного стилю Лоліти. Ріко володіє двома Walther P99 і двом ножами. Як і Арія, її кличка також «Квадра». Ближче до кінця першого тому вона показує, що є нащадком Арсена Люпена. І справжнє ім'я дівчини Ріко Міне Люпен IV. Також з'ясовується, що вона вбивця бутеїв. Студентка має комплекс неповноцінності до першого Люпена і хоче його перевершити. Її планом було зробити Арію і Кінджі партнерами, щоб створити таку саму ситуацію бою, де Шерлок має партнера Вотсона. Перемога над ними буде означати, що Ріко перевершила свого пращура, оскільки Шерлок Холмс і Арсен Люпен воювали 100 років тому й жодна сторона не стала переможцем. Також було з'ясовано чому в Ріко хоче стати кращою за Люпена. Вона була в полоні у Влада Безгрішного і недавно він пообіцяв її відпустити, але за умови, що вона перевершить пращура. План провалюється і Ріко переконує Арію та Кінджі допомогти їй, а у відповідь вона надає докази що Влад був убивцею бутеїв, а не Канае Кандзакі.

 Дівчина має почуття до Кінджі, але їх не можна назвати нормальними, тому що вона завжди намагається його спокусити та кожного разу терпить невдачу, оскільки Кінджі уміє відрізняти брехню. Після перемоги над Владом, Ріко цілує Кінджі.

 Ріко та Арія мають декілька спільних рис: низького зросту, статус «Квадра», мають хвостики, четверте покоління, обидві зацікавлені в Кінджі.

 Ас відділу «Бекас», бутей рангу C, справжнє ім'я невідоме. Має коротке волосся та яскраво жовті очі. Очень худощавая и маленькая, ростом лишь немного выше Арии Вона зазвичай мовчазна, байдужа та нейтрально ставиться до моди. Дівчина завжди носить помаранчеві навушники Sennheiser PMX990. Рекі, очевидно, не має багато одягу, крім кількох шкільних уніформ, які носить періодично, тому одного разу Кінджі дарує випадковий наряд. Дівчина очевидно слухає музику вітру з її Батьківщини (десь між Північною Монголією і Сибіром). Її цитата-підпис: «Я — єдина куля. Вона не має серця. Вона завжди досягає мети». Вона завжди говорить її перед тим як вистрелить у свою мішень. Рекі стріляє в будь-що радіусом 2 км, не пропускаючи нічого. Її особиста зброя — снайперська гвинтівка Драгунова з приєднаним багнет-ножем. У середині 3 тому вона приручає вовка за 5 хвилин, якого пізніше назвала Хіймакі, і навчатиме його бути бутей-собакою. З того часу Рекі живе разом з Хімакі у своїй кімнаті в гуртожитку. Кінджі до 6 тому лайт-новели був у її кімнаті лише 2 рази і зазначив, що вона дуже проста. Крім того студентка спить вертикально зі гвинтівкою в руках. Можливо, що запобігти засідки згідно зі словами Кінджі.

 Вона грає другорядну роль у серіалі. Зазвичай забезпечує вогняну підтримку Кінджі та Арії, коли вони борються з близької відстані. Також дівчина показує, що знає про S.U. і стан «Істерії». Очевидно, перш ніж прибути в школу Бутей, Рекі робила «незафіксовану» роботу в Росії та Китаї, використовуючи ліцензію Бутей. Тобто, вона працювала «чистильником», убиваючи свої цілі.

Токійська середня школа Бутей

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 Жанна д'Арк XXX (також відома як Дюрандор) має льодові здібності від I.U. Під час подій у 2-у тому вона викрадає Шіраюкі та змушує приєднатися до I.U. Жанна успішно захоплена спільними зусиллями Арії, Кінджі та Шіраюкі. Вона визнала свою провину і за умовою залишається в школі Бутей, як дворічний іноземний студент з Парижа, вступивши до відділу «Інформа». Ріко і Жанна ладнають дуже добре.

 Вона є однією з людей, що знають секрет Кінджі. Характер дівчини серйозний і прохолодний. Її перший коментар про спідниці школи Бутей: «Незаміжні дівчата не повинні так показувати свої ноги!» Але це поняття було зруйноване через сильний вплив Ріко на неї, і в неї з'явилася звичка збирати сукні стилю Лоліта та інші симпатичні сукні. Хоча Жанна неординарна з точки бойових навичок та краси, її здібності до малювання не вражають. Дівчина вважає себе найслабшою з усіх членів I.U., але насправді це не так.

 Новачок, зареєстрована в класі 1-С. У неї темне волосся, зазвичай із «кінським хвостом». Вона носить довгий шарф навколо шиї та з'являється в традиційному одязі ніндзі. За чутками, Хіна є нащадком відомого ніндзя (мабуть, покійного Фума Котаро).

 У дитинстві Кінджі та Хіна разом практикувалися в боксі. Тоді Кінджі випадково впав у стан «Істерії» та виграв у неї, як у дитини. З того часу вона почала його поважати та називати «Майстер». Щоб сплатити за навчання та проживання дівчина працює неповний робочий день, який називає «тренування».

 Туз відділу «Лоджі». Має зріст 190 см та загостреним волоссям. Кінджі вважає, що він фанатик транспортних засобів через те що він знає про всі транспортні засоби суші, моря і повітря. Гокі може водити будь-який транспорт, від автомобіля до атомного підводного човна. Його особиста зброя Colt Python, використовує кулі калібру .357 magnum.

 Красивий і популярний хлопець. Зареєстрований у відділу «Напад», у тому класі де Кінджі. Його ранг А. Має здібності у боротьбі голими руками, з ножем та пістолетом, Використовує зброю Mk. 23 Mod0 з лазерною установкою. Крім, того, він дуже рідкісна ввічлива людина в школі Бутей. Ріо є близьким другом Кінджі.

 Геній відділу «Амдо». До неї звертаються, щоб змінити чи поліпшити зброю (таким прикладом є пістолет Beretta 92 Кінджі). Її предок Хінаг Ґеннаї. Але всупереч її геніальності в настройках зброї, вона буває неакуратною і тому зброя може робити з несправностями. Так наприклад, пістолет Кінджі має функцію випускати три кулі одразу, але пізніше перестає працювати і замість цього випускає 2 кулі майже в той самий час.

 Кінджі говорив, що її можливості повинні бути оцінені на ранг S. Але через великі витрати та велику кількість незаконних модифікацій має ранг А.

 Студент другого курсу відділу «Зв'язку». Вона спеціалізується в наданні зв'язку в реальному часі для бутеїв. Її інструкції завжди зрозумілі. Кінджі говорить, що у неї голос гідний диктора телекомпанії NHK. Крім того, вона володій неймовірним слухом. Однак Місакі вкрай сором'язлива і має труднощі в спілкуванні з людьми без засобів зв'язку, тому була класифікована в ранг В. Місакі сильно подружилася з Жанною.

Вчителі

 Класний керівник класу 2-А і начальник відділу «Інквеста». Описана як «добрий учитель школи Бутей» і є, також, одним із не жорстоких вчителів.

 Класний керівник класу 2-Б і начальник відділу «Дагула». Експерт у галузі методів допиту, вона здатна отримати зізнання від найжорстокіших злочинців. Має погану звичку курити скручені вручну сигарети, навіть у присутності студентів. Володіє Glock 18.

 Учитель відділу «Напад». Дуже жорстока, за що отримала прізвисько «людина-бункер». Вона часто повторяє фрази такі як: «Іди і помри», «смерть». Кажуть, що це пов'язано з тріадами в Гонконгу.

 Генетик, який працює неповний робочий день у відділі «Швидкої допомоги». Він закінчив інститут за кордоном. Торі, як відомо. дуже ввічливий і завжди використовує мову кейго, що дало йому велику популярність у школі Бутей.

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