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Analysis: Biden's Federal Boost to Vaccine Rollout Is Critical to Speeding Inoculations | Top News
By Carl O'Donnell and Rebecca Spalding (Reuters) – President-elect Joe Biden's plan to boost the COVID-19 vaccine rollout, including by spending $20 billion to create mass vaccination centers, should help speed up putting shots into the arms of millions of Americans, experts and officials told Reuters. The Biden administration on […]
By Carl O'Donnell and Rebecca Spalding
(Reuters) – President-elect Joe Biden's plan to boost the COVID-19 vaccine rollout, including by spending $20 billion to create mass vaccination centers, should help speed up putting shots into the arms of millions of Americans, experts and officials told Reuters.
The Biden administration on Thursday revealed a nearly $2 trillion proposal to address the economic harm from the COVID-19 pandemic that included $20 billion for vaccine distribution and $50 billion for testing. It builds on the $1.4 trillion COVID relief bill passed in December, more than tripling the funding allocated to state and local governments for vaccine distribution.
"The vaccine rollout in the United States has been a dismal failure thus far," Biden said in a prime-time address. "This will be one of the most challenging operational efforts we've ever undertaken as a nation. We'll have to move heaven and earth to get more people vaccinated."
More than a month into the United States' vaccination campaign, around 11 million Americans have been vaccinated – far short of the Trump administration's initial goal of 20 million people by the end of 2020. Federal officials largely left states to manage distribution, resulting in wide variations in vaccination rates even as daily deaths hit new records.
Experts said that rapidly setting up vaccination centers and getting more shots to communities will be crucial if Biden is to reach his target of 100 million shots in the first 100 days, a promise he repeated on Thursday.
More infectious variants of the coronavirus have been found in the United States, adding to the need for rapid distribution.
"We're at the peak of the surge of the epidemic and we're in a race against time against these new variants. I think the game's changed in terms of what the strategy needs to be," Scott Gottlieb, former head of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration and Pfizer Inc board member, said in an interview. Pfizer and BioNTech SE and Moderna make the two vaccines being distributed in the United States.
Gottlieb said that pushing doses to multiple channels around the country, such as pharmacies and mass vaccination sites, would make it easier to reach a wider group of Americans and that it would be a mistake to rely on only one method of distribution.
"The mistake we made was we relied on a single approach to how we were distributing" vaccines, he said. "We need to look at a lot of different approaches because certain people are going to be willing to go online, register, go to a big stadium, stand in line, and get a vaccine and certain patients won't."
This week, the Trump administration said they would release millions of doses they had held back for second shots, a move Biden previously indicated he also favored. It encouraged states to expand access to people 65 and older or with certain medical conditions.
Mass vaccination centers will hasten the rollout because residents will have a single, widely-known location, experts said.
They also tend to be closely connected to local governments and nonprofits, which can be an asset when contending with local factors, including hesitancy to take the vaccine or lack of health insurance.
"We have to move vaccination into the community and nearer to patients with mass vaccination sites and community vaccination units which will allow people to more easily access the vaccine," said Ames Adalja, a senior scholar at the Johns Hopkins Center for Health Security.
Local public health officials told Reuters that mass vaccination centers have been effective once up and running, but they have been difficult and expensive to set up and staff.
Alan Harris, an emergency manager for Florida's Seminole county, said local centers including a mobile clinic have already vaccinated about 10% of the county's residents over 65.
Trump's top health official Alex Azar said earlier this week that the administration will encourage states to set up more clinics but did not comment on funding. The administration says it expects to reach 1 million shots per day by the end of next week.
(Reporting by Carl O'Donnell and Rebecca Spalding; Additional reporting by Jarrett Renshaw; Editing by Daniel Wallis)
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Firm Says Starkist Wriggled Out of Fee
A California plaintiff firm was set to reel in one-third of any settlement from a fisherman's slip-and-fall case. Partners labeled the case a "slam dunk," worth at least $700,000. Then they saw their catch get away. The fisherman fired Banning Micklow and agreed to settle the case for $125,000, persuading another firm to sign off on the deal. This month, Banning Micklow sued Del Monte Foods Co., owner of the StarKist tuna brand and the boat on which Manrique worked, claiming a cut of the contingency fee.
By Pam Smith | February 14, 2005 at 12:00 AM
A California plaintiff firm was set to reel in one-third of any settlement from a fisherman's shipboard slip-and-fall case. Partners labeled the case a "slam dunk," worth at least $700,000. Then the firm saw its catch get away. The fisherman, Euclides Manrique, fired Banning Micklow Bull & Lopez, promptly agreed to settle the case for $125,000, and persuaded another firm — his previous counsel — to sign off on the deal. Then he left for his home country of Peru. The firm that signed the settlement with Manrique came away with the contingency fee that Banning Micklow had once expected for itself. Banning Micklow, an eight-lawyer admiralty firm with principal offices in San Diego and San Francisco, claims it's entitled to the full contingency fee — and that the tuna company that settled with Manrique should be on the hook for it. This month, the firm sued Del Monte Foods Co., owner of the StarKist tuna brand and the boat on which Manrique worked, claiming it should have included Banning Micklow's name on the settlement check. In the Feb. 3 complaint filed in San Francisco Superior Court, the law firm accuses the company of "planning and executing a scheme" to interfere with its prospective economic advantage. "By cutting us out of the deal, the other lawyer got paid and the client got his money, and we lost the ability to have any leverage," said Kurt Micklow, the firm's managing partner, in an interview. Stephen Estey of San Diego's Estey & Bomberger, whose firm collected "not much less" than a third of the settlement, says he offered to pay Banning Micklow for the "reasonable hours" it invested in the case. But the two firms disagree over how much each contributed. "It basically breaks down to how much work [partner William Banning] did on the case," said Estey. "Banning was only on the case for less than six weeks." Micklow counters that Estey has been "completely unreasonable." He claims that his firm worked for three months and did the investigation necessary to prove liability. "We really did all of the work and basically contributed all of the value to the case." Manrique claimed he suffered severe back injuries in 2000 when he slipped on an oil leak in an engine room aboard a tuna fishing vessel owned by StarKist, later bought by Del Monte. He hired Estey, who was working at the time with another San Diego attorney, and in December 2002 they filed the fisherman's complaint in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of California. But Manrique couldn't settle on a lawyer. Four months later, he hired Banning Micklow. Then he changed his mind again, sending the firm a succinct form saying he wanted to end their relationship. About two weeks after that, he independently reached a handshake deal with Del Monte's insurance adjuster. When the adjuster told him he needed an attorney to finalize the agreement, he contacted Estey (whom he called "Lawyer Steve" in testimony), who signed the deal that day. Banning Micklow fought the change of counsel tooth and nail and questioned whether Manrique had been exploited. "The purported settlement was consummated through a deliberate 'end-run' around plaintiff's counsel and was completed on terms which come nowhere close to adequately compensating plaintiff," Banning Micklow lawyers wrote. Banning Micklow challenged the change of counsel in federal court. But U.S. District Judge Barry Moskowitz concluded the fisherman had fired his attorneys voluntarily. Manrique testified — via video-conference from Peru — that he'd broken things off with Banning Micklow because the firm kept encouraging him to follow a doctor's suggestion to have back surgery, a plan that frightened him. Now, Banning Micklow is going after Del Monte, claiming that it flouted the firm's lien for attorneys fees. "The beauty of somebody ignoring our lien is they become liable for our fees, and we don't need to go wrangle with the other lawyer," said Micklow. The firm's case is bolstered, he argues, by Levin v. Gulf Insurance Group, 69 Cal.App.4th 1282. In that 1999 opinion, the Second District Court of Appeal agreed with attorney Robert Levin that an insurance company intentionally interfered with his prospective economic advantage because it knew about his lien but left his name off of the payment for his former client's trial judgment. A spokeswoman for Del Monte said that "there are no merits" to the firm's claim and that the company is contemplating its own legal action. Banning Micklow is seeking $43,560, plus consequential and punitive damages in Banning Micklow Bull & Lopez v. Del Monte Corp., 438408.

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We want to find the time when the height is 0 .
So plug in 0 for h and solve for t .
0 = -16t2 + 36t + 7 Let's use the quadratic formula to solve this.
It will take about 2.43 seconds for the ball to hit the ground.


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Q: Inheritance from Parent Controller breaks Parent Controller Right now I have three controllers.  Random (the parent), Menu & Name (the children).
I have several methods in RandomController that work on the database, but I want Menu & Name to specify different databases.  However, if I remove the database context declaration from Random, it throws all sorts of errors.
As a side note, Random will never be accessed on its own, it only exists to provide code for Menu & Name
The entire controller isn't really necessary, but here are some of the methods I have to give an idea.  All of the db. statements break when I move the ComboContext declaration to the children.
public class RandomController : Controller
{

    publicCombosContext db = new CombosContext();
    //
    // GET: /Home/

    public ActionResult Index()
    {
        var rows = db.Combos.OrderBy(a => a.Id).ToArray();
        int arrLength = rows.Length;
        Random ran = new Random();

        Combo newCombo = new Combo
        {
            MainPrefix = rows[ran.Next(0, arrLength)].MainPrefix,
            MainDescriptor = rows[ran.Next(0, arrLength)].MainDescriptor,
            MainDish = rows[ran.Next(0, arrLength)].MainDish,
            Connector = rows[ran.Next(0, arrLength)].Connector,
            SecondaryDescriptor = rows[ran.Next(0, arrLength)].SecondaryDescriptor,
            SecondaryDish = rows[ran.Next(0, arrLength)].SecondaryDish
        };

        return View(newCombo);
    }
    public ActionResult Create()
    {
        return View(new Combo());
    }

    [HttpPost]
    public ActionResult Create(Combo model)
    {
        db.Combos.Add(model);
        db.SaveChanges();
        return RedirectToAction("Create");
    }

    public ActionResult Edit(int id)
    {
        Combo editMe = db.Combos.Find(id);
        return View(editMe);
    }

    [HttpPost]
    public ActionResult Edit(Combo editMe)
    {
        if (ModelState.IsValid)
        {
            db.Entry(editMe).State = EntityState.Modified;
            db.SaveChanges();
            return RedirectToAction("Index");
        }
        else
        {
            return View(editMe);
        }

    }
}

A: Leave the db context in the parent controller as a protected member, and then pass the appropriate context into the constructor of each child controller using DI.
public class RandomController : Controller
{
    protected readonly CombosContext db;

    protected RandomController (CombosContext db)
    {
        this.db = db;
    }

    ...
}

public class MenuController : RandomController
{
    public MenuController (CombosContext db)
        : base (db)
    {
    }
}

Or, if you don't want to use dependency injection, you can just initialise the context inside the child constructors.

A: Another way to do it is to add an abstract property to the parent controller where the type is an interface implemented by the contexts you need to use.
public RandomController : Controller
{
    ...
    protected abstract IContext Db { get; }
    ...
}

public MenuController : RandomController
{
    private SomeContext db = new SomeContext();

    ...

    protected override IContext Db { get { return db; } }

    ...
}

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Put the potatoes in a large pot filled with cold water. Bring to a boil, reduce the heat to medium and cook until fork-tender, 35 to 40 minutes. Let the potatoes cool for 45 minutes; they will still be warm but will hold their shape when sliced into 1/4-inch-thick rounds.
Heat 1 tablespoon of the oil in a large saute pan over medium heat. Add the bacon and cook until crisp, stirring occasionally, about 10 minutes. With a slotted spoon, remove the bacon to a paper-towel-lined plate; set aside. Remove the drippings from the pan; return 3 tablespoonfuls and discard the rest.
Add the onions to the pan and sweat over medium heat until soft, about 6 minutes. Add the vinegar, mustard, sugar, 2 1/2 teaspoons salt and 1 teaspoon pepper and cook until fragrant, 1 minute more.
Add the cooled potatoes, half the cooked bacon, half the scallions, half the parsley and the remaining 2 tablespoons olive oil to the pan. Stir to combine and season with salt and pepper. Serve garnished with the remaining bacon, scallions and parsley.


Monday's can be pretty yucky. The return to work after the weekend. Even though I don't go to work myself on a Monday it is still depressing waving hubby off. Saying goodbye to the fun times of the weekend and hello to the build up of housework and grumpy baby who is not at all impressed that daddy has gone out and left her. So I thought I should bring some merriment to Monday's and post something that makes me smile, especially important on such a dark and gloomy rainy Monday as today!
Ah yes, tea in bed :) :) Cool mug as well, love the handle! PS - How many books do you have beside ur bed lol..!!
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On our way to Bonn—and one step closer to a gender-responsive climate change agreement?
The Global Gender Office (GGO) team is gearing up to head to Bonn in a few weeks to participate in the next round of climate change negotiations, a major session on the road to COP21 in Paris at the end of the year. Parties to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) will gather in the early weeks of June to continue making progress toward the next global climate change agreement (often referred to as the "post-2015" climate change agreement), and to continue to implement programmes under the subsidiary bodies of the Convention. Importantly, too, the first substantive in-session workshop mandated by the Lima Work Programme on Gender (LWPG), decided last year at COP20 in Peru, will explore in-depth issues, strategies, challenges and best-case projects related to gender-responsive mitigation and technology. GGO made a submission to inform this workshop earlier in the year and will be on-site to participate in its sessions.
In addition to implementation of the gender-specific decisions, such as the LWPG mentioned above, and the decisions across the various climate change streams that now include more than 50 references to gender (e.g., on adaptation, capacity building, and loss and damage), GGO is supporting and encouraging negotiators to:
Make progress toward finalizing and adopting an ambitious, fair and balanced 2015 agreement that will progressively enable the increase in global average temperature to be held below 2 °C or 1.5 °C above pre-industrial levels, maintaining the highest possible level of environmental integrity and respecting gender equality and human rights;
Recognize gender as a cross-cutting issue in Intended Nationally Determined Contributions (INDCs), as Mexico's has, and particularly ensure women's traditional and indigenous knowledge and needs are recognized and infused in preparations; and
Ensure collection and use of disaggregated statistics on the full and effective engagement of stakeholders, including particularly women, indigenous peoples and local communities, in their national reports for providing information on how the designated safeguards are being both addressed and respected to ensure that national REDD+ strategies enjoy broad support and are therefore credible and implementable.
Women's caucus celebrates Lima Work Programme on Gender at COP20 in Peru.
With respect to climate finance, GGO has been proud to play an influential role in the creation and approval of the GEF's Gender Equality and Action Plan and supports the full implementation of its Gender Mainstreaming Policy. GGO also applauds the Green Climate Fund Board members for adopting the first-ever Gender Policy and Action Plan to go into effect prior to the disbursement of funds. Enhanced guidelines and technical support will be necessary to ensure implementation, which GGO will be looking forward to supporting.
With only six months to go to COP21 in Paris, negotiators can rely on GGO's support to stay focused on and agree an ambitious, equitable and gender-responsive climate change framework. Stay tuned for updates from the mid-year negotiations in Bonn and to our wrap-up afterwards. For more information now, contact us!
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Families are sometimes reluctant to talk about death, and so, children first learn through fantasy: books, movies, games, and television shows. Gareth Matthew's research showed that young children define death as a sleep-like state that one awakes from. By elementary school, they begin to view death as irreversible, and by the time they're 9-10 YO, their perception of death becomes more adult-like, a total cessation of mental and physical function.
Historically, western fairy tales tied death to morality and faith. Bad people stayed dead, and good people are immortalized. Not shielding children gave them the resources to confront the fear of death. Children constructed an idea of the natural death as peaceful. And by the early 20th century, Peter Pan's childish notion that dying would be "an awfully big adventure" seemed forebode the overarching zealotous sentiment of WWI that confronting death was heroic. Afterwards, death was essentially unmentionable in children's books and cartoons until the 70's. With the decline of childhood mortality, talking about death with children became just more and more taboo.
The majority of death in present-day media for children is portrayed as violent deaths. Specifically, there's an idea in games where players can cause death or die without much consequence, beyond waiting to respawn. And perhaps an intrinsic aspect of escapist fiction is constructing a "safe" world where death does not apply. But, many children usually can dissociate these ideals from true dying. They form an image of natural death as peaceful, perhaps surrounded by loved ones, and with hope in a kind of immortality. While one route can be disney-esque, portraying resurrection as possible with love, another route in children stories is by showing a character's death as irreversible, authors further the message that their live's were valuable and precious. People must leave when their "job is done". It's tragic otherwise. But, they also learn they're not alone in their grief. Life cut short are central to the narratives children routinely experience. In times of crisis, adults seem to revert back to these preserved childhood definitions. and perhaps discover solace even if they no longer believe in the fantasy.
There is currently a big problem with the countless Syrian refugees that have nowhere to go. Many countries claim that there is no room or no opportunities for these people in their land. When I first heard about this issue I was appalled, there was no space in my mind for the idea that there was no space for others. How could so many people turn their backs on those in need. I was called out by my boyfriend, he is German and his family is dealing everyday with the issue of these displaced people.
The way that he explained it was that there are so many people that need help and that his country is physically unable to clothe them, shelter them, and generally care for that many people. He patiently explained the delicate economy of different countries and how difficult it is to keep them in balance with an increase of workers. Slowly, these people started becoming statistics in my mind.
Recently I received an image from his mother that once again created a very real image of people in my mind. There is so little space in the refugee shelters that there is no longer space for people with small children. The picture that I had received was an image of a women, a man, and a baby. The couple had nowhere to go with their newborn because they were told that there was no place for them in the shelter. My boyfriends mother, as well as others in the area are taking people such as these into their homes and giving them even an ounce of hope for the future. This has sparked a sort of happiness inside of me, although it is necessary to be careful people are always willing to help one another.


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Terrorist Outbidding: The In Amenas Attack
May 2015, Volume 8, Issue 5
Geoff D. Porter
Al-Qa'ida & Affiliates
On January 16, 2013, a group of men under the leadership of Mokhtar Belmokhtar attacked the Tigantourine Gas Facility at In Amenas, Algeria, and took more than 100 expatriate personnel hostage. More than two years later, the motives for the attack on this remote facility remain in question, despite post-mortems from one of the joint venture partners Statoil, the British government, and even one allegedly produced by the group to which Belmokhtar belonged.
At the time, Belmokhtar claimed that his group had attacked the facility in retaliation for Algeria having allowed France to use its airspace during military operations against disparate Islamist groups that had taken control of a large portion of northern Mali. Evidence discovered later, showing that Belmokhtar's group had begun planning the attack several months before France invaded Mali, makes it impossible for this explanation to be the sole cause.
While anger at France's participation in the Mali campaign may have helped encourage planning, there must have been other motives. Hostage-taking has a long history among terrorist organizations and serves multiple purposes. Hostages can be ransomed for funds. They can be swapped for sympathizers or supporters held by the enemy. They can also be used as a form of outbidding to raise a group's profile among its competitors.
The last option seems to have been at least one of Belmokhtar's goals at Tigantourine.
Outbidding Among Violent Organizations
Violent organizations that occupy the same space and adhere to similar ideologies or pursue similar political goals often compete with one another for finite constituencies. As a consequence, they resort to different means to assert dominance and claim primacy. For groups that have already embraced violence as a means of advancing their causes, escalating the level of violent behavior can serve this purpose, in what has become known as "outbidding."[1]
One prominent example is Fatah's embrace of suicide bombing, something which it had historically avoided. Thrust into competition with Hamas and other aggressive non-state actors in Israel and the Palestinian territories that shared some of Fatah's political objectives, Fatah may have felt compelled to adopt some of the same tactics that had generated populist support for Hamas, in particular, suicide bombing.
In January 2002, Fatah did just that and carried out its first such attack.[2] Support for Fatah rose considerably after this decision and while it did not vanquish Hamas as a result, Fatah's embrace of suicide bombing demonstrated how outbidding narrowed the growing gap between the two organizations, even though it undermined Fatah's ability to engage in a negotiated solution to Israel's occupation of Palestinian territory.[3]
The Army of Islamic Salvation vs. The Armed Islamic Group
Outbidding can especially apply to violent organizations that fracture and then are compelled to compete for support from a common constituency.
In 1994, two years into Algeria's Islamist insurgency of the 1990s, an upstart militant Islamist organization, the Armed Islamic Group (GIA), was jockeying for primacy and power with the original Islamist group fighting the Algerian government, the Army of Islamic Salvation (AIS). In an unprecedented move calculated to upstage the AIS, the GIA hijacked an Air France flight from Algiers to Paris.[4]
The hijacking unfolded over several days, with French Special Forces eventually killing the hijackers in Marseilles, where the plane had stopped to refuel. By 1995, the GIA had become the preeminent militant Islamist organization in Algeria and the AIS had been relegated to irrelevancy.
Belmokhtar had a ringside seat at this struggle for jihadi primacy from within the GIA. By this stage, he already had plenty of experience, allegedly dating back to the anti-Soviet fight in Afghanistan during the 1980s. He eventually quit the GIA, having become frustrated with its indiscriminate violence.[5]
Belmokhtar subsequently joined the Salafist Group for Preaching and Combat (GSPC), which then evolved into al-Qa`ida in the Islamic Maghreb (AQIM). Significantly, the GIA battalion, or katîba, that executed the 1994 Air France hijacking was called Mouaqioun bi-Dimma, the same name as the group that conducted the In Amenas attack.
Jahbat al-Nusra vs. The Islamic State
The same dynamics are visible in a more recent episode of competition between terrorist organizations. Jabhat al-Nusra and the Islamic State have competed for legitimacy, supporters, fighters, and funds in Syria over the past few years.
As with the competition between the AIS and the GIA, hostage-taking proved instrumental in the Islamic State's surpassing and, in some instances, displacing Jabhat al-Nusra as the primary jihadi group operating in Syria.
The Islamic State's differences with al-Qa`ida's leadership and its eventual schism with al-Qa`ida are well known. However, it continued to operate in Syria where Jabhat al-Nusra, which remained allied with al-Qa`ida, also operated.
Although the two organizations differed in their ultimate goals—overthrow of the al-Assad government versus the establishment of a caliphate—they did share the common purpose of combating the government of Syria's President Bashar al-Assad and of promoting a particular interpretation of Islam. As a result, Jabhat al-Nusra and the Islamic State found themselves vying for many of the same recruits and some of the same financial supporters.
One of the decisive events that appear to have clinched the Islamic State's position as the dominant jihadi group in Syria and Iraq was its kidnapping and eventual murder in 2014 of James Foley after 22 months of captivity. This act was followed two weeks later by the murder of another hostage, Steven Sotloff.
The killings of Foley and Sotloff brought unprecedented attention to the Islamic State. During the decade before the Islamic State declared the establishment of the caliphate (i.e., from June 30, 2004 through June 29, 2014), the combined Arabic and English media mentions of the Islamic State or predecessor organizations totaled 7,865.
During the month following Foley's murder and including the weeks immediately after the murder of Sotloff (August 20, 2014 to September 20, 2014) there were more than 24,000 mentions. Mentions of the Islamic State in English and Arabic media from August 20, 2014 until May 1, 2015 increased to more than 200,000, with more than half (118,000) occurring in Arabic.[6] Obviously, many of these mentions can be attributed to further attacks and murders, but the 300% increase in media appearances in the month following Foley's murder is still significant.
Media Mentions As Proxy
Compare that to the media mentions for Jabhat al-Nusra during identical time frames. From its creation until June 29, 2014, the combined Arabic and English total of media mentions for Jabhat al-Nusra was 15,128, with 9,974 mentions in Arabic and 5,154 in English. In the month following Foley's murder, Jabhat al-Nusra garnered only 958 mentions in English and 2,047 in Arabic. In the ensuing nine months, there were only 16,971 mentions of Jabhat al-Nusra in Arabic and English, mostly in Arabic. [7]
In Amenas As An Instance of Outbidding
The Mouaqioun bi-Dimma's attack on the Tigantourine Gas Facility fits a similar pattern. Following a dispute with AQIM's leadership, Belmokhtar broke away and carried out arguably the most spectacular terrorist attack in North African history. The hostage-barricade event resulted in the capture and death of 39 expatriate personnel. After the attack, Belmokhtar's star shone brightly in the jihadi universe.
A series of letters uncovered by the journalist Rukmini Callimachi in February 2013 confirmed long-suspected tensions between AQIM leader Abdelmalek Droukdal and Mokhtar Belmokhtar, the leader of the Moulathimin Brigade, an AQIM brigade operating in the Sahara.[8] The letters show that Belmokhtar, despite having unassailable jihadi credentials, was increasingly marginalized from AQIM leadership decisions.
The rift, according to the letters, reached a head between September and November 2012.[9] Belmokhtar complained that AQIM's leadership was disconnected from the front and the fight.[10] AQIM's leadership responded, chastising Belmokhtar for not attending leadership meetings and for failing to contribute to weapons procurement.[11] In their own report documenting the In Amenas attack, Belmokhtar's supporters indicate that the initial planning coincided with the exchange of increasingly acrimonious letters between Belmokhtar and Droukdal.[12]
The Tigantourine Attack
On January 16, 2013, after two months of planning, 32 men loyal to Belmokhtar launched an attack on the Tigantourine Gas Facility. More than 800 workers were employed at the facility, including 146 expatriate personnel. After breaching the security cordon, the attackers searched housing and the central processing facilities looking for employees. The attackers corralled the foreign personnel in the housing facility's main courtyard and let the Algerian employees go free.[13]
The attackers not only allowed the foreign hostages to use their mobile and satellite phones to call their employers and the media, but actually encouraged them to do so in order to call more attention to the attack. The attackers also spoke with Algerian security forces, communicating a number of demands, including the halting of France's military operations in northern Mali, and the release of both convicted terrorists held in U.S. facilities and terrorists held by Algerian authorities.[14]
On the second day, Algerian forces attacked. In the ensuing violence, 39 hostages, an Algerian security guard, and all 29 attackers died. None of the attackers' demands was considered.
Mokhtar Belmokhtar Raises His Profile
If the In Amenas hostage-taking was at least in part motivated by Belmokhtar's competition with Droukdal for primacy, then it appears to have worked, at least in generating media attention. Prior to the attack, Belmokhtar was essentially unknown with just 1,121 media mentions in English, French, and Arabic of his name during the decade before the operation.
In the 17 months after the attack, there were six times as many. From January 16, 2013, the day of the attack, until May 1, 2015, there were 6,881 mentions by name and an additional 900 mentions of "Those who Sign in Blood," the English translation of the name of the brigade that carried out the attack. This is in contrast to fewer than 1,700 media results in Arabic, French, and English for Abdelmalek Droukdal in the decade prior to the Tigantourine attack, and only 1,101 immediately after the attack until May 1, 2015.
What Does Hostage-Taking Achieve?
Hostage-taking as a form of outbidding and asserting dominance in a competitive jihadi landscape is about more than just garnering media attention. It also relates to practical things such as attracting recruits and generating funding, elements that are nonetheless vital in advancing a violent organization's strategic political objectives. These components, though, are harder to measure. It is hard to gauge beyond rough estimates how many fighters have tried to join the Islamic State or Jabhat al-Nusra following the kidnapping and murders of Foley and Sotloff. It is also, for now at least, impossible to disaggregate funding for either organization. Without access to Islamic State or Jabhat al-Nusra bookkeeping, it is impossible to know how much either organizations' finances changed in the wake of the Foley and Sotloff murders.
Analyzing the Tigantourine attack and any likely dispute between Droukdal and Belmokhtar poses similar challenges. Although Belmokhtar's infamy has now far surpassed that of Droukdal, it is difficult to assess whether the attack resulted in tangible benefits for Belmokhtar.
Viewed through the lens of practical gains, the evidence that Belmokhtar's In Amenas operation was strategically successful is less clear. His organization did absorb another jihadi group, the Movement for Unity and Jihad in West Africa (MUJAO) in August 2013, and formed a new group called the Mourabitoun. The new group, though, has not been very active, apart from a deadly attack in Bamako in March 2015. Moreover, MUJAO recently announced that it was splitting with Belmokhtar and allying itself with the Islamic State.[15] The hostage-taking certainly succeeded in generating media attention and raising the group's profile, but it is less clear whether the Mourabitoun has been able to convert that higher profile into meaningful sustained support in terms of money and manpower, which are, after all, the ultimate goals of outbidding.
The hostage-barricade situation at Tigantourine is also an unfortunate instance where tragedy accommodates irony. At the heart of Belmokhtar's dispute with Droukdal was the permissibility of kidnapping and hostage taking. According to Mathieu Guidère, "Belmokhtar did not consider kidnapping and ransom to be part of 'jihad' (holy war) since the hostages were generally non-combatants or civilians. Secondly he believed that such practices would attract unwanted attention from Western countries…"
Belmokhtar's opposition to hostage taking was overruled by Droukdal who argued that "as for the status of hostages, the [AQIM] Legal Committee considers that any Western citizen is an enemy combatant because Western countries have all declared to be engaged in the war on terror and their political and military actions globally target the Islamist and jihadist groups."[16] Belmokhtar's dispute with Droukdal regarding kidnapping and hostage-taking comes as a surprise because Belmokhtar was at the forefront of kidnap for ransom in the Sahara for many years and participated in numerous operations that resulted in substantial revenue for AQIM. [17]
In his bid to supplant Droukdal, Belmokhtar may have revisited their dispute in an attempt to beat the AQIM leader on his own ground. If Droukdal considered kidnapping and hostage-taking to be legal, then Belmokhtar was going to do it on an unprecedented scale. Belmokhtar would walk the walk, while Droukdal simply talked. And Belmokhtar would take the mantle of jihadi dominance in North Africa.
Dr. Geoff D. Porter is an assistant professor with the Combating Terrorism Center at West Point and president of North Africa Risk Consulting. He specializes in political stability, violent non-state actors, and the extractive industries in North Africa.
The views expressed here are those of the author and do not reflect the official policy or position of the Department of the Army, Department of Defense, or the U.S. Government.
[1] Mia Bloom, Dying to Kill: The Allure of Suicide Terrorism (New York: Columbia University Press, 2005); Andrew Kydd and Barbara Walter, "The Strategies of Terrorism," International Security 31:1 (Summer 2006), pp. 49-80.
[2] Jacob N. Shapiro, The Terrorist's Dilemma: Managing Covert Violent Organizations, (Princeton, NJ: Princeton University Press, 2013), p. 223.
[3] Robert A. Pape, Dying to Win: The Strategic Logic of Suicide Terrorism (New York: Random House, 2005); Andrew Kydd and Barbara F. Walter, "Sabotaging the Peace: The Politics of Extremist Violence," International Organization 56 (Spring 2002), pp. 263–296; Mia M. Bloom, "Palestinian Suicide Bombing: Public Support, Market Share, and Outbidding," Political Science Quarterly 119 (Spring 2004), pp. 61–88.
[4] Mohammed M. Hafez, Why Muslims Rebel: Repression and Resistance in the Islamic World (London: Lynne Rienner, 2003), p.118.
[5] Andrew Black, "Mokhtar Belmokhtar: The Algerian Jihad's Southern Emir" Jamestown Terrorism Monitor Vol. 7:12 (2009). Andrew Wojtanik, "Mokhtar Belmokhtar: One-Eyed Firebrand of North Africa and the Sahel," Jihadi Bios Project, Combating Terrorist Center, West Point, 2014
[6] Statistics regarding press mentions for the Islamic State and Jabhat al-Nusra, as well as other organizations mentioned below, are derived from Factiva searches. While clearly not comprehensive, they serve as a functional proxy.
[8] Rukmini Callimachi, "In Timbuktu, al-Qaida left behind a manifesto," Associated Press, February 14, 2013.
[9] Mathieu Guidère, "The Timbuktu Letters: New Insights about AQIM" Res Militaris, 4:1, Winter-Spring (2014).
[12] December 18, 2014, "Dirasa tawthiqiya li-`amaliya "al-muwaqiyun bi-al-dima'" al-fida'iyah bi al-jaza'ir.
[13] "In Amenas Inquest" U.K. Coroner's Office, Day 12, October 7, 2014, p. 23.
[14] "Foreigners seized after deadly Algeria attack" Al Jazeera, January 16, 2013; Bill Roggio, "Belmokhtar claims Algerian raid, slaying hostages for al Qaeda" The Long War Journal (January 2013); "Algeria Hostage Deal: Kidnappers Offer to Swap US Hostages for Jailed Militants," Reuters, January 18, 2013.
[15] Thomas Joscelyn, "Confusion surrounds West African jihadists' loyalty to Islamic State" The Long War Journal, May 14, 2015
[17] Geoff D. Porter, "AQIM's objectives in North Africa," The CTC Sentinel, 4:2, (2011).
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Kelly B. Wehling Hardie, 29, died Saturday, Jan. 5, 2013, at Barnes-Jewish Hospital in St. Louis due to complications resulting from Vascular EDS.
Kelly was born Feb. 27, 1983, in Maryville, Ill., the daughter of Ross and Ginger (Henricks) Wehling of Alhambra, Ill.
She married Ryan Hardie on Dec. 7, 2007, in Edwardsville.
Kelly worked at Wehling Insurance Agency in Alhambra, Ill., specializing in crop insurance. She was a proud Texas A&M Aggie. She treasured working with her dad in the crop insurance business, loved her pets, and antiquing. She was an accomplished swimmer, golfer, college and businesswoman and best of all the greatest, kindest wife and daughter anyone could want.
In addition to her husband, she is survived by a half brother, Randy Wehling of Clearwater, Fla., and a half-sister, Rita Bobo of St. Petersburg, Fla., as well as numerous aunt, uncles and cousins.
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FAO Food Price Index climbs five percent in August
1 September 2010, Rome - Surging wheat prices drove international food prices up five percent last month in the biggest month-on-month increase since November 2009, FAO announced.
The FAO Food Price Index (FFPI) averaged 176 points in August, up nearly nine points from July, FAO said in its latest update on the global cereals supply and demand situation. The increase - five percent - brought the Index up to its highest level since September 2008, but still 38 percent down from its peak in June 2008.
The FFPI surge mainly reflected the sudden sharp rise in international wheat prices following drought in the Russian Federation and the country's subsequent restrictions on wheat sales. But other drivers included higher sugar and oilseed prices.
World cereals production
FAO's update said that the forecast for world cereal production in 2010 has been lowered by 41 million tonnes to 2 238 million tonnes from 2 279 million tonnes reported in June.
However, even at this lower level, world cereal output in 2010 would be the third highest on record and above the five-year average. Among the major cereals, wheat accounted for most of the cut, reflecting mainly smaller crops in the leading producers in the CIS due to adverse weather.
Under the present forecast world cereal utilization would slightly exceed production in 2010/11. This would trigger a two percent contraction in world ending stocks from their 8-year-high opening levels and a small decline in world cereal stocks-to-use ratio. At 23 percent, however, the ratio would still remain well above the 19.5 percent low witnessed in the 2007/08 food crisis period.
A further cut in the forecast for 2010 world wheat production since FAO's last update on 4 August puts this year's wheat crop at 646 million tonnes, down 5 percent from 2009 but still the third highest ever. The latest revision reflects a further cut in the estimate of this year's harvest in the Russian Federation to 43 million tonnes (from 48 million tonnes in August) more than offsetting higher forecasts for crops in a number of other countries including the United States and China.
The forecast for world wheat ending stocks in 2011 was also lowered, to 181 million tonnes, down 9 percent from their 8-year high opening level. The stock-to-use ratio for wheat in 2010/11 was projected at 27 percent, down 3 percent from the previous season but still 5 percent higher than the 30-year low in 2007/08.
Coarse grains and rice markets are more balanced
World production of coarse grains was forecast to reach 1 125 million tonnes, down 6 million tonnes from the previous forecast in June but up marginally from 2009 and the second highest on record. Maize production was heading towards an all-time high of 845 million tonnes, with expectation of record crops in China and in the United States.
But world barley production was forecast to fall by 22 percent to a 30-year low of only 129 million tonnes in 2010, driven mostly by a sharp cut in production in the CIS and in the EU as a result of poor weather.
The forecast for global rice production in 2010 was also revised downward and now stands at 467 million tonnes, 5 million tonnes lower than the June 2010 forecast but still 3 percent more than in 2009 and a historical record. Much of the revision was the consequence of Pakistan's floods but it also stemmed from lower expectations in China, Egypt, India, Laos and the Philippines.
The recent disturbances in world cereal markets will be examined by delegates meeting at a special one-day session of FAO's Intergovernmental Group on Grains and Intergovernmental Group on Rice convened for 24 September at FAO headquarters in Rome.
Food prices up on wheat price rise
FAO wheat production, 4 August 2010
Global cereal supply and demand update
Intergovernmental Group on Grains
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Christopher Matthews
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christopher.matthews@fao.org


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Carts: You do not have to bring a quarter to rent a cart like you do at Aldi. This is an in. Velkommen til det nye ALDI Her kan du holde dig opdateret på vores nyeste tilbud,. Today they are open from 10:00am until 4:00pm. Sep 03, 2018 · The holiday hours for your local store can be found by using our store locator. 4 and is expected to sell out fast. Unlike some grocery store chains, Aldi specifically details. Aldi (store) Are aldi and lidl brothers? Answer. We're growing faster than ever before. I like the look of your Stores and I'd like to work there. Find the closest Aldi in just one click! Over 1600 Aldi store locations across the US. HoursOf is built to find OPEN stuff! However, it can find almost anything. stores will be Lidl private label brands, which range from chocolate bars and peanut butter to quality meats and cheeses. Co-op Store Finder - Opening Hours - Branch Locator. Address: 707 Neshaminy Mall, Bensalem, Pennsylvania - PA 19020. ALDI have an extensive network of stores across the Eastern Seaboard and ambitious expansion plans. Just keep an eye out for the blue People's Picks logo next to the winning product. Find a WB Liquors Store Near You! For a better experience, select your store to view specials and information for that location. Here at ALDI we have a commitment to operating responsibly. May 11, 2017 · At a recent visit to an Aldi store in Wheaton, Illinois Reuters found newer-looking shelves, wider aisles and brighter lighting than a typical Aldi store. By continuing to use this site you consent to the use of cookies in accordance with our cookie policy. ALDI has 4 mall stores across the United States, with 0 locations in Hawaii. Click on a store close to you and get more information. Salaries posted anonymously by ALDI employees. Based in Germany, the chain was founded by brothers Karl and Theo Albrecht in 1946 when they took over their mother's store in Essen. ALDI has 4 mall stores across the United States, with 0 locations in Oregon. The former Bottom Dollar location in Lansdowne. 10Box Cost-Plus provides groceries to your local community. Lidl: Store hours are 8 am to 6 pm on July 4. "When asked to rate their satisfaction with their most recent grocery-store. Information about weekly specials and butcher shops. Below is a list of ALDI mall/outlet store locations in Oregon, with address, store hours and phone numbers. Reviews on Aldi in Phoenix, AZ - WinCo Foods, Sprouts Farmers Market, Extreme Value, Mi Tienda Latina, Smart & Final Extra!, Fry's Food Stores, Peoria Discount Grocery, Seoul Market. Find the best deals in Tiendeo. It has over 10,000 stores in 18 countries with a turnover of about €50 billion yearly. Aldi has. In the unlikely event that our Customer Service team are unable to resolve your complaint, and you are still not satisfied following the conclusion of our complaints handling procedure you may refer your complaint to Retail ADR, which is a certified. We do things differently, but for a very good reason: our commitment to bringing you the lowest prices on a wide range of high quality products. Our goal is to help you find the store or restaurant location info that you are looking for quickly and easily. Jewel-Osco is dedicated to being your one-stop-shop and provides an in-store bank, Coin Star system, and Western Union in select locations! Further enhance your shopping experience by grabbing a hot cup of coffee at your in-store Starbucks or Seattle's Best Drip Coffee and enjoy renting a movie from Redbox or DVD xpress. Aldi also has stores in Europe, Australia, the UK and parts of the US. Lidl was established in the 1930s by the Schwarz company. Aldi in Casino, 139 Centre Street, Casino, NSW, 2470, Opening Hours, Phone number, Map, Latenight, Sunday hours, Address, Supermarkets, Discount Store. Some time later in 1976, Aldi made its maiden voyage to the US, opening in southeastern Iowa. Aldi hours and Aldi locations along with phone number and map with driving directions. The item has been added to your shopping list. com – The official Aldi website. At Best Buy Athens, we'll keep your devices running smoothly with the full range of expert services from Geek Squad®. Full-Time Assistant Store Manager 2045 Mentor Ave, Painesville, OH, USA, 44077 We're ALDI, one of America's favorite grocers. Check out our roundup of nine toys available now at Aldi that beat the Walmart price: 1. Through ALDI Smart Kids, we partner with organizations that make a positive impact on our kids' health and wellness. Aldi hours and Aldi locations along with phone number and map with driving directions. By continuing to use this site you consent to the use of cookies in accordance with our cookie policy. Witamy w ALDI. " On the other hand, Aldi Süd is the parent company of Trader Joe's in Europe and Aldi locations in the United States. So whether your mission is to support kids through education, arts, athletics or any other program that inspires them to be active and healthy, we say kudos to you and encourage you to apply for support from the ALDI Smart Kids. Aldi has more than 1,900 stores in 36 states. It has over 10,000 stores in 18 countries with a turnover of about €50 billion yearly. Hi there! Welcome to the official ALDI USA Facebook Page. ALDI has 4 mall stores across the United States, with 0 locations in Hawaii. Dec 04, 2019 · Aldi has revealed its opening hours for Christmas and New Years Credit: Alamy It'll be business as usual in the run-up to Christmas Eve, with Aldi shops open between 8am to 10pm Monday to Friday. The plans are in various stages. If you want to be sure your local Aldi is open, check out www. ALDI in New York: complete list of store locations and store hours. -All varieties)-Limit 5 per account. So it's vital that we make the right impression. Find your nearest store. ALDI operates – more over 1,900 store locations across 36 states. Monday through Saturday and 10 a. In 1954, they opened their first self-service store in Essen-Schonnebeck, a first of its kind in Germany. Remember, clearance prices vary by store. Home » Store Locations. They now refrigerate a lot of produce which should. Greenville, NC, 1800 East Fire Tower Rd. Grab a set for your holiday baking or to give as an elegant yet budget-friendly gift. You go through a two interview process. Dec 04, 2019 · The latest Tweets from ALDI USA (@AldiUSA). Browse store+hours+today on sale, by desired features, or by customer ratings. All ALDI stores will be open limited hours on Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Christmas Eve and New Year's Eve. So, Aldi has a definite place in my shopping as it saves me money. Jul 31, 2018 · A decade later, more locations opened across the state. My Store Price Cutter of Lebanon Price Cutter of Lebanon 550 N Jefferson. Come see why thousands of our loyal customers shop with us day after day!. The UK welcomed its first Aldi store in 1990, Ireland in 1999, Australia in 2001, Slovenia in 2005 and Hungary in 2008. Apr 20, 2018 · In a statement, Aldi said it was "currently exploring opportunities in Arizona, as well as several other markets," but did not confirm specific store locations. The fair was terrific too. The labor of this position should not be one of a store employee. Plan and save!. We source only the best products for our shelves. With the largest selection of liquor, it's easy to find your favorite whiskey, vodka, tequila & more! Shop top brands like Tito's, Bulleit, Absolut and Jack Daniel's. For specific store hours, contact your local store, the customer service department or check locations and hours on the retailer website. ALDI - Campbellfield, VIC - Trading Hours & Store Details ALDI, which is part of Campbellfield Plaza, is situated on Cnr Sydney & Mahoneys Road, about a 1. Research the best local supermarkets and learn about dairy items. Too much travel to PA. Skip to main Content. The ALDI USA app will not directly access your external storage media. Aldi is generally engaged in Grocery Stores. That's our guiding principle, and it's why we believe our shoppers' money should go right where they want it to: into great-tasting food they can feel good about serving their families. Jun 12, 2017 · Aldi, which first came to stateside with a store in Iowa in 1976, currently has 1,600 stores in 35 states. Lidl is a German global discount supermarket chain with over 10,000 stores across Europe. Identical coupon, including a digital or paper coupon, may not be used in same purchase transaction with this coupon. If you need to contact the store, they can be reached on during business hours, by post at: Aldi Dover, Cherry Tree Avenue, Dover, Kent, CT16 2NL or via their website. What time does it open?. Co-op Store Finder - Opening Hours - Branch Locator. Visit us for fresh produce, organic foods, bakery items, a selection of cheeses, wine, beer, and premium quality liquor. We are still in beta mode, so we would. Save money by checking back often to learn about the latest daily coupons and deals. View your local catalogue. With over 1400 stores nationwide, you're never too far from an IGA. Below you find a list of ALDI supermarkets in North Carolina, NC listed by cityname. Carts: You do not have to bring a quarter to rent a cart like you do at Aldi. You can search by business type or by city, state and zip code using our store locator. Jewel has a bigger selection as it is a bigger store. See in store for details or search our Store Finder above for full details. There is a live chat to contact Aldi's customer service. Find stores. ALDI is now open! The savings in Marlton are getting bigger. Feedback is always welcome at [email protected] Looking for an ALDI store? Use the ALDI Store Locator to find the nearest ALDI location. 4 billion to bring its number of stores to a whopping 2,500 nationwide by the end of 2022. With the largest selection of liquor, it's easy to find your favorite whiskey, vodka, tequila & more! Shop top brands like Tito's, Bulleit, Absolut and Jack Daniel's. Local Business Store Hours, Maps and Directions. Welcome to the official ALDI USA Twitter Page! We'll show you the many ways ALDI is helping you to Shop differentli. Aug 09, 2018 · Aldi is a year into its five-year, $5. Awesome store to get the staples and food shop in the area. We are currently taking applications for employment at all stores. Since we know the chain has plenty of great buys, we took a trip to one of New York City's two Aldi locations to see what it's like to shop there. Find the closest Aldi in just one click! Over 1600 Aldi store locations across the US. ALDI Cashier Job Description & Interview Job Description and Duties What Does an ALDI Cashier Do? ALDI supermarkets offer ideal employment opportunities for entry-level job seekers. But that's just the start. Skip to main Content. 4 and is expected to sell out fast. Visit us for fresh produce, organic foods, bakery items, a selection of cheeses, wine, beer, and premium quality liquor. From prices to the overall experience, here's what it's like to shop at one of them. The ALDI USA app will not directly access your external storage media. Home » Store Locations. Oct 21, 2019 · ALDI Holiday Hours ~ Closed/Open: 2019 Holiday hours (Thanksgiving, Black Friday, Cyper Monday, Sunday, Christmas) and today's opening and closing times. Applications are being taken for Oxford, Pell City, and Anniston locations in the Personnel Office on the 2nd floor at Wakefields. Aldi's Sparkling Wine Countdown to the New Year calendar goes on sale Dec. Banks: Will be closed. See in store for details or search our Store Finder above for full details. Shoppers Value Foods in Alma, Fort Smith, Van Buren, AR, Chouteau, OK, Muskogee, OK, Sallisaw, OK and Stilwell, OK offer a full array of departments including fresh meats & produce, and a delicious bakery & deli. Like I said "Great store with great products and savings" they good quality. Mar 12, 2019 · Aldi just opened a store in Ankeny. Store Hours. ALDI opening time and closing time is fix, there is no issues in that. Aldi (stylised as ALDI) is the common brand of two German family-owned discount supermarket chains with over 10,000 stores in 20 countries, and an estimated combined turnover of more than €50 billion. Shop online and have your groceries delivered. ALDI is my go to store for fresh produce. Come see why thousands of our loyal customers shop with us day after day!. Find Ruler Foods Hours. You have to be sure you bring your own reusable bag to prevent purchasing bags while there. This supermarket is an excellent addition to the local businesses of Leland, Sandy Creek, Wilmington, Winnabow and Navassa. Find 1818 listings related to Aldi Store Locations in Seattle on YP. Ready when you're not. The ALDI USA app will not directly access your external storage media. Directory of Aldi locations in and near Cloquet, MN, along with hours and online coupons. This store has always been clean every time I've been. From prices to the overall experience, here's what it's like to shop at one of them. ALDI Store locator ALDI store locator displays list of stores in neighborhood, cities, states and countries. It is a no-frills grocery store where 90% of the offerings are Kroger Brand products. Find stores. May 17, 2017 · Lidl is the largest discount grocery store on the continent, and is extremely popular in Europe, with 10,000 stores in 27 different countries. Below are some basic tips & tricks for navigating HoursOf. The chain operates over 1,400 locations in 32 states and employs 20,000 people in the United States alone. Here, on this page, you may find all the latest offers and special buys for Aldi USA. ALDI - Mesa, AZ - Hours & Store Details You'll find ALDI situated at an ideal place at 2751 S Signal Butte Road, in the east part of Mesa ( by Mulberry Marketplace ). *We would recommend that you confirm any store details prior to making journeys to the Next branches as the information provided is subject to change. The low-cost chain grocery store Aldi has locations in Australia. The latest Tweets from ALDI USA (@AldiUSA). Hourly pay at Aldi, Inc. Let's connect. Dec 22, 2017 · Grocery Store Hours For For New Year's Day - The Woodlands, TX - If you think you will need to make a grocery run on New Years Day, you'd better make it early. Visit your local Rochester, MN Grocery Store. May 30, 2018 · We are starting to see where German discount grocer Aldi will be opening up shop around the Valley. employees with the job title Order Selector make. Workers and shoppers were evacuated from the. Jun 13, 2017 · An Aldi takeover is in the works.
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«Вселенная Метро 2033» — международная книжная серия, романы и рассказы различных авторов, продолжающие и дополняющие романы Дмитрия Глуховского «Метро 2033», «Метро 2034» и «Метро 2035». В данной серии, существующей с 2009 года, принимают участие начинающие и профессиональные писатели стран СНГ, Украины, Великобритании, Италии, Польши и Франции.

Во «Вселенной Метро 2033» описывается как Москва, так и другие регионы мира, причём значительная часть событий происходит в метрополитенах, где выжившие укрылись во время ядерной войны, но по прошествии времени не могут вернуться на поверхность из-за постоянного радиационного фона на ней.

Создание и развитие серии
«Вселенная Метро 2033» была запущена Дмитрием Глуховским совместно с издательством «АСТ». Первый роман — «Метро 2033: Путевые знаки» за авторством Владимира Березина — вышел в продажу в декабре 2009 года. С 2012 года книги серии выпускаются редакционно-издательской группой «Жанры» издательства «АСТ».

В 2011 году начат выпуск переводных и оригинальных иностранных изданий издательствами различных стран. Так, например, к дистрибуции романов присоединилось польское издательство , итальянское , венгерское , немецкое Random House, французское .

С 2011 по 2016 год на официальном сайте книжной серии проходило ежегодное интернет-голосование «Лучшая книга Вселенной», в ходе которого читатели выбирали лучшую книгу из вышедших в продажу на русском языке в рамках «Вселенной Метро 2033» за прошлый год. Представители издательства «АСТ» вручали победителям награды в рамках публичных мероприятий. С 2017 года мероприятие целиком перенесено в официальное сообщество проекта в социальной сети «ВКонтакте».

C 2014 года по 2016 год издательство «АСТ» выпускало коллекционные издания по три романа «Вселенной Метро 2033» в одной книге. С 2016 по 2019 год выпускались комплекты по три обычных книги в одной коробке.

Описание мира
По сюжету книг серии, 6 июля 2013 года началась Третья мировая война, в ходе которой из-за масштабного применения оружия массового поражения (прежде всего ядерного и биологического) погибла большая часть человечества. Даже спустя двадцать лет после ядерной войны на поверхности по большей части наблюдается высокий уровень радиации, не позволяющий человеку находиться там без средств защиты. Поверхность густо населена всевозможными мутантами, мутировавшими из обычных видов вследствие применения биологического оружия. Большая часть мутантов агрессивно настроена по отношению к человеку.

Война привела к масштабным изменениям климата и рельефа планеты: так, в Западной Европе начался новый ледниковый период, Сахара превратилась в непроходимые джунгли, Венецианская лагуна высохла, а Крымский полуостров отделил от материка Донской пролив. Также, возможно, затонул Японский архипелаг.

Выжившие люди укрылись в подземных убежищах (системах метрополитена и бункерах), а также в местах с низким уровнем радиоактивности, позже сплачиваясь в общины по географическому или идеологическому признакам. Число выживших людей на 2033 год составляет порядка нескольких сотен миллионов. Общины выживших либо изолированы друг от друга, либо имеют контакты только с ближайшими соседями. Между некоторыми общинами по поверхности курсируют торговцы-караванщики в составе хорошо вооружённых моторизированных караванов. В качестве универсальной валюты, как правило, используются патроны.

Произведения

На данный момент в серии издано более 110 книг, среди которых романы и сборники рассказов.

Отзывы прессы
Авторы российского журнала «Мир фантастики», рецензируя ранние книги серии, оценивали произведения, в основном, положительно. Они отмечали, что тексты романов и их стилистика, в целом, находятся на стабильно высоком уровне, и откровенно слабых книг в серии нет, несмотря на то, что в ней принимают участие в том числе непрофессиональные авторы. Однако, по мнению журнала, книги «Вселенной» в большинстве своём «скроены по единой мерке» и слишком похожи друг на друга: «герой отправляется в путешествие, служит для читателя гидом по подземному миру, встречает в ходе квеста друзей и врагов, обретая умения и знания, а под занавес либо спасает мир, либо познаёт некую истину, способную повлиять на будущее».

Евгений Михайлов, обозреватель от российского интернет-журнала Darker, в своей рецензии романа «Метро 2033: Корни небес» написал, что, несмотря на объяснительные записки Дмитрия Глуховского, которые предваряют ранние книги серии и характеризуют их превосходными эпитетами, «на деле же под глуховскими фантиками чаще всего прячется либо колченогая поделка начинающих авторов, либо ладно сбитый, но абсолютно стерильный в плане художественной ценности текст "проектного" автора». В качестве исключения Михайлов назвал роман «Корни небес», являющийся темой статьи и получивший положительный отзыв.

См. также
 Вселенная Метро 2035

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Ссылки
 Официальный сайт Вселенной Метро 2033.
 Тематический вики-проект Метропедия.
 Вселенная Метро 2033 на сайте Лаборатория фантастики.
 Вселенная Метро 2033 в журнале Мир фантастики.
 Дмитрий Глуховский о Вселенной Метро 2033 // Lenta.ru.

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1) Explosives Camp, where high schoolers get the chance to gain hands-on experience with such things as detonators, demolition, fireworks displays, rock blasting and other high-level explosives. (Not for the faint of heart or nervous Nellie's!) Held at the Missouri University of Science and Technology, Rolla, MO.
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In the presentation slides below, E-Club member Wrenna Dorrer shares information and photographs about the recent RYLA weekend in Jackson's Mill, WV—a program our District has been holding for more than 30 years for 9th graders. Wrenna helped lead RYLA again this year (her sixth straight). Thank you, Wrenna, for your leadership and for serving as a positive RYLA role model!
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According to a new market report published by Lucintel, the future of the release liner market looks attractive with opportunities in the pressure sensitive label stock, tapes, industrial hygiene, graphic art, medical, envelopes and packaging, and others applications. The global release liner market is expected to reach an estimated $20.2 billion by 2023 with a CAGR of 5.2% from 2018 to 2023. The major growth drivers for this market are increasing demand for release liners from graphic arts, medical, and packaging industries.
In this market, pressure sensitive label stock, tapes, industrial use, hygiene, graphic arts, medical use, and envelope and packaging are the major applications of release liner. Lucintel forecasts that pressure sensitive label stock will remain the largest application over the forecast period supported by growth in demand for food and cosmetics industries, business system labels, functional/security labels, and packaging industry. Lucintel predicts that the hygiene application is expected to witness the highest growth during the forecast period due to increasing demand for baby diapers, feminine and adult care products from developing regions.
Within the release liner market, glassine will remain the largest substrate type, and it is expected to witness the highest growth during the forecast period supported by its enhanced application properties such as die-cutting, stripping, and more comprehensive range of performance characteristics for high-speed label conversion and application.
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