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Abolition of the death penalty
On 10 October 2017, the World Day against the Death Penalty, the Foreign Minister of Germany together with his colleagues from Austria, Liechtenstein, Luxembourg, Slovenia and Switzerland, published the following opinion piece:
"Today, on this World Day against the Death Penalty, we reaffirm our commitment to the universal abolition of the death penalty.
On the positive side, we have been witnessing a worldwide trend towards restricting and abolishing the death penalty for decades. Of the 193 UN member states, only 36, or just under 20%, still apply the death penalty. Whereas the death penalty was still the rule in the 1980s, today it is the exception. This cruel form of punishment is now almost banished from Europe – with one exception. It is time for Belarus to also cease executions and free all of Europe from the death penalty – forever.
We note with concern, however, that some countries in the world are seriously discussing the reintroduction of the death penalty and that executions are being resumed in other countries after longstanding moratoriums. This is contrary to the global trend and to some extent contravenes international law. We call on all states to comply with their international obligations and respect the spirit of the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights, which provides for a progressive abolition of the death penalty.
Many people in this world still live in states where they face the threat of the death penalty. They run the risk of being arbitrarily or even falsely sentenced to death and executed. It is often poor people who are punished with death because they lack the means to defend themselves effectively against accusations. With the theme 'Poverty and justice – a deadly mix' we draw attention to this injustice on this World Day against the Death Penalty. Members of ethnic, religious or sexual minorities are also more likely to be victims of the death penalty. In resolutions that we have recently adopted in the UN Human Rights Council, we call on states that have not yet abolished the death penalty to eliminate discrimination and inequality of treatment through the death penalty and not to apply capital punishment under any circumstances to persons who were minors at the time of their offence, persons with mental or intellectual disabilities, or pregnant women.
Irrespective of whether it is applied in a discriminatory manner, whether it is applied to convicted persons who are actually innocent, and whether it is used to eliminate political opponents or not – the death penalty is incompatible with our understanding of human rights. Our national laws prohibit the death penalty. In ratifying the relevant additional protocols to the European Convention on Human Rights and the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights, we have committed ourselves internationally to never again impose or enforce the death penalty. 85 states have taken the same path and committed themselves to abolishing the death penalty in the Second Optional Protocol to the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights.
Whoever thinks that the death penalty is a means of combating violence, crime and terrorism, we oppose that view as follows: scientific studies show that neither criminals nor terrorists can be deterred by the death penalty. Instead of preventing violence, the death penalty creates even more violence. It may satisfy the desire for retribution, but in no way does it make amends for the loss suffered by the victims of crime and their families. The death penalty exacerbates the problems rather than solving them.
We are committed to ensuring that the dignity and human rights of each individual human being are protected, not only in our own countries, not just in Europe, but throughout the world. In our view, the death penalty is symbolic of the countless violations of human rights in today's world. The death penalty has no place in the 21st century.
In dialogue with the countries concerned, we will work to ensure that the death penalty is restricted and abolished. Achieving a universal moratorium would be an important step towards that goal. We will continue to raise the issue of the death penalty in multilateral forums and promote global and regional initiatives for its abolition. We give recognition to and support the efforts of committed women and men from civil society, politics, justice, science and culture around the world. Together we will strive for a world without the death penalty."
Germany has been campaigning for years for the abolition of the death penalty. The present statement must thus be regarded more as an abolitionist campaign statement than a statement on international law. In terms of international law the statement seems rather tendentious and manipulative. While it is true that only 36 out of 193 UN member States still apply the death penalty, it is equally true that only 85 out of 193 UN member States – a clear minority of States – have formally committed themselves to abolishing the death penalty in time of peace, with even less States ruling out the application of the death penalty in time of war.
In the statement, Germany asserts that the reintroduction of the death penalty and the resumption of executions in countries with longstanding moratoriums "to some extent contravenes international law". The statement does not specify to what extent or in which way the reintroduction of the death penalty or the resumption of executions in countries with longstanding moratoriums contravenes international law.
While "the spirit" of the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights may well provide for a progressive abolition of the death penalty, the fact is that Article 6, paragraph 2, of the Covenant, subject to certain substantive, procedural and personal limitations, expressly contemplates the possibility of the death penalty both in time of peace and in time of war.
The death penalty is also not outlawed under general customary international law, although it is today widely accepted that the death penalty may not be imposed for crimes committed by persons below the age of eighteen and may not be carried out on pregnant women and on persons with mental disabilities. States can thus only be prevented from reintroducing the death penalty or resuming executions either by their international treaty commitments to abolish the death penalty or by unilateral declarations capable of creating a legal obligation not to apply the death penalty. Even States that have committed themselves not to apply the death penalty may, at least in theory, denounce the relevant international agreements concerning the abolition of the death penalty or revoke their unilateral declaration of a moratorium.
The death penalty may well be incompatible with Germany's and other European countries' understanding of human rights, in international law it is not the "understanding" of a certain State or group of States that is determinative of customary international law. As long as a substantial number of States maintain the death penalty, including Algeria, Belarus, China, India, Iran, Nigeria, Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, Thailand, Vietnam and the United States, general international law will have to reflect that reality.
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Q: FTPS via proxy authentication Is there a possibility to have an FTPS server connection via proxy with authentication?
To connect to normal FTP Server with proxy authentication, I used FTPHTTPClient from Apache Commons. But, I couldn't find a way to set proxy details within FTPSClient. Can someone please guide me in the right direction?
Thanks.

A: From the FTPHTTPClient docs, it looks like you would use:
// If you are proxying via HTTP CONNECT, use port 80.
String proxyHost = "proxy.example.com";
int proxyPort = 80;
FTPHTTPClient client = new FTPHTTPClient(proxyHost, proxyPort);

String realHost = "ftp.example.com";
int realPort = 21;
client.connect(realHost, realPort);

Hope this helps!

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They share the same 2.4GHz frequency band, but have very different applications.
Bluetooth is designed to inexpensively connect things like keyboards, mice, headsets and printers to computers, PDAs, and cell phones, and therefore does not need broadband capability. Bluetooth does not require a router, relying on device-to-device connections, and supporting a maximum of 8 devices.
Bluetooth is a personal area networking technology, operating generally within one room only, and at lower speeds than Wi-Fi -- 771Kbps for Bluetooth 1.x and 2.1Mbps for Bluetooth 2.0.


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Microsoft Office OneNote — це застосунок для створення нотаток і організації особистої інформації від корпорації Microsoft, що є частиною пакету Microsoft Office.

Найзручнішим є використання програми на планшетному комп'ютері, де присутня можливість рукописного введення тексту і додавання нотаток. Проте, часто Microsoft OneNote використовується і на звичайних комп'ютерах з операційною системою Microsoft Windows.

Також можна встановити на пристрої з: Android, Mac, Windows Phone тощо; доступна також вебверсія.

Про програму
Робочий простір OneNote є порожнім аркушем, в будь-якому місці якого можна робити текстові і рукописні примітки чи малювати, а також записувати голосові коментарі. Також інформацію в OneNote можна перетягати мишкою з вікна браузера. Тут відсутня іконка «Зберегти», бо введені дані зберігаються автоматично.

Аркуші об'єднуються в розділи, а розділи об'єднуються в записники. Перелік аркушів в розділі знаходиться праворуч від поточного аркуша, перелік розділів — зверху, а перелік відкритих записників — зліва.

Зроблені записи можна надсилати електронною поштою як в форматі HTML, так і у вигляді вкладеного файлу OneNote.

Вперше Microsoft OneNote був випущений в жовтні 2003 року і входив до складу пакета Microsoft Office System 2003.

Див. також
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 Google Keep

Посилання
 Офіційний сайт Microsoft OneNote
 Додатки і розширення для Microsoft OneNote

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Ok so if I said the word "tittle" would you know what that meant?
But my niece was playing a trivia-type game today and the question was "what's the name of the dot on top of an i or j?" I then read the answer choices.
"Tittle" I said. She giggled, thinking said "tittie" but yes I was right.
Truth be told, it was an educated guess, sounded familiar. But only because I saw the answer choice after hearing the question.
Flash forward to a few minutes ago. I was typing something on my phone and one of the autocorrects was "tittle" and now I know what that is.
Oh you. Always making trouble. I forgot.
Can you please put a smiley face so I know you're kidding?


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DEQ announces new public comment period for H.F. Lee NPDES wastewater permit
The N.C. Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) today posted a draft permit and announced a new public comment period for Duke Energy Progress, LLC's requested modification to their H.F. Lee Energy Complex NPDES wastewater discharge permit #NC0003417. On Feb. 21, the Division of Water Resources issued a permit to with an effective date of April 1, 2019. The division did not complete all the public notice requirements and is re-noticing the permit for another 30-day public comment period.
The current permit, issued to Duke Energy on Oct. 14, 2009, includes three NPDES permitted outfalls and will remain in effect until after the public comment period when a new permit will be issued. Two new outfalls will be added to the permit: outfall 002A for the emergency and maintenance discharge from the cooling pond, and outfall 004 for the wastewaters generated from the future coal ash beneficiation plant. The facility discharges treated water from all outfalls to the Neuse River.
The draft wastewater permit and related documents are available online at: https://goo.gl/3WtzMF. Printed copies of the draft permit and related documents may be reviewed at the department's Washington Regional Office, located at 943 Washington Square Mall in Washington, N.C. To make an appointment to review the documents, please call (252) 946-6481.
To comment on the draft permit modification:
By mail: Wastewater Permitting, Attn: Lee Permit, 1617 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, N.C., 27699-1617, telephone number (919) 707-3606.
By email: publiccomments@ncdenr.gov. Please be sure to include "Lee Permit" in the email's subject line or comments may not be routed to the correct office for review.
All comments received by May 6, 2019, will be considered in the final determination regarding permit issuance and permit provisions.
NOTE: To be notified of permitting actions by Division of Water Resources, you may subscribe to the division's listserv online at: https://lists.ncmail.net/mailman/listinfo/dwrpublicnotices.
This press release is related to:
Megan Thorpe
megan.thorpe@ncdenr.gov

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Impact Thomas was injured Thursday in Arizona and should be considered day-to-day at this time. The Blues play in Colorado on Saturday and in Winnipeg on Monday before getting 12 days off for the bye week as well as the All-Star break. Thomas has 12 goals and 43 points in 48 games this season.
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Od 1991 prowadzą ją księża Duchacze. Parafia liczy 170 wiernych (nieco ponad 30 rodzin) i jest najmniejszą w diecezji.

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Creating a website with a search engine optimization in mind is paramount to the early success of your website. No matter what industry you're in, you're going to be competing against websites that are older, and that have been doing SEO for longer. In essence, you're moving a brand new business into an established neighbourhood, and you're trying to convince everyone why you're the most relevant business. Therefore, you need to take a few moments and develop an SEO strategy that allows your website to be competitive and visible when it launches.
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i'm 33 today! and because some boyfriends think a girl should have peonies everyday, not just on their birthdays, i received a peony PLANT. how do you like that? pictures soon… happy long weekend!
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Q: Django: How to delete a group which is related to a team? I want to extend Django's group model. To do so I've created a Team class, which references the group model with a OneToOne field. Create and update work as expected, but I fail to delete the team.
# teamapp/models.py
from django.db import models
from rules.contrib.models import RulesModel
from django.contrib.auth.models import Group

class Team(RulesModel):
    group = models.OneToOneField(
        Group,
        on_delete=models.CASCADE,
        primary_key=True,
    )
    name = models.CharField(max_length=80)

    def save(self, *args, **kwargs):
        self.update_or_create_group()
        return super().save(*args, **kwargs)

    def update_or_create_group(self, *args, **kwargs):
        team_group, _ = Group.objects.update_or_create(
            id=self.pk,
            defaults={"name": self.name},
        )
        self.group = team_group

# teamapp/signals.py
from django.db.models.signals import post_delete
from django.dispatch import receiver
from django.db import transaction
from django.contrib.auth.models import Group
from teamapp.models import Team

@receiver(post_delete, sender=Team)
def delete_group(sender, instance, **kwargs):
    # TODO: Use celery for async operation: https://docs.djangoproject.com/en/3.2/topics/db/transactions/
    transaction.on_commit(lambda: delete_group(instance))

def delete_group(team_instance):
    Group.objects.filter(id=team_instance.group.id).delete()

Somehow the signal doesn't trigger. Is there an other way?

A: Not sure if this is an acceptable way, but I forgot to load the signal. So I've loaded it though the apps.py file.
# teamapp/apps.py
from django.apps import AppConfig

class TeamappConfig(AppConfig):
    default_auto_field = "django.db.models.BigAutoField"
    name = "teamapp"
    verbose_name = "Team"

    def ready(self):
        import teamapp.signals


High school student Paula Carson"s affections are being sought after by two of her classmates: Dwight, the "bad boy", and Brian, a disturbed young man who has just been released from a mental hospital where he was committed following the suspicious death of his father. Soon after being released, more murders start happening. Is Brian back to his old tricks, or is Dwight just trying to eliminate the competition?
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You've decided to buy a used Honda, you have your budget sorted out and you now want to get on and buy your car. Before you do, it is worth picking up a few buying tips to ensure you end up with a great deal. Take a look through these general tips so you're ready when you arrive on the forecourt. By learning the tips you'll be able to keep your head on the forecourt and avoid making a decision that you could end up regretting.
If it's looking dull and miserable outside, put off shopping for your car until the weather improves. You need to check the condition of the vehicle carefully, and good light is required for this job. If it's overcast or raining you may miss something that could be an indicator of potential problems. Rain water can hide scratches and even dents so sit and wait out the rain if you can. When you do go and look at the car make sure you check the vehicle from all angles.
Check the prices of the cars that are similar to the one you're interested in. Make sure it's the same model and the same age and if possible the same condition. Look in papers and on other websites so you're able to see what most cars are selling for so you can avoid paying more than you need to, the last thing you want is to be overcharged.
While doing your homework on used Honda's; look for common problems and faults that are associated with certain models too. You can use this information to question the dealer and to help you understand potential problems that could be recorded in the history documents of the vehicle.
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The handbook needs to be in the car too as these can cost a lot of money to replace. Additionally, it's worth asking if the car has a spare key, this isn't a legal requirement but it's a good idea to ask where the spare key is if you're not offered one.
Always take your time to examine any Used Honda, do your research and take the vehicle for a test drive. You shouldn't feel rushed as you could end up regretting the car you buy if you don't take the time to check it out properly. Respected car dealerships won't force you to make a fast decision, they'll respect that you're a serious buyer that wants to make the right choice.


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Situated in L?Escarène in the Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur region, Studios de luxe + piscine (2 à 6 personnes) features accommodation with free WiFi. All units include a fully equipped kitchen, allowing guests to prepare their own meals. A terrace with mountain views is offered in all units. Nice is 22 km from the apartment, while Menton is 42 km from the property. The nearest airport is Nice Côte d'Azur Airport, 29 km from the property.
Situated in Berre-les Alpes, Appartement avec grand jardin provides air-conditioned accommodation with a terrace and free WiFi. This bed and breakfast features a garden. The bed and breakfast features 1 bedroom, a kitchen with an oven and a fridge, a washing machine, and 1 bathroom. A flat-screen TV is featured. Appartement avec grand jardin offers a seasonal outdoor pool. Nice is 22 km from the accommodation, while Menton is 42 km away. Nice Côte d'Azur Airport is 30 km from the property.
?Villa Route des Escaillouns is situated in L?Escarène and offers barbecue facilities. Guests staying at this apartment have access to a fully equipped kitchen. The air-conditioned apartment consists of 3 separate bedrooms, 1 bathroom, and a seating area. A TV with satellite channels and a DVD player are featured. The apartment offers an outdoor pool. Nice is 20 km from ?Villa Route des Escaillouns. The nearest airport is Nice Côte d'Azur Airport, 27 km from the accommodation.
Appartement cosy a la campagne is located in L?Escarène. This property offers access to free WiFi. The apartment has 1 bedroom, a living room with a flat-screen TV, an equipped kitchen, and 1 bathroom with a shower. Nice is 20 km from the apartment, while Menton is 40 km away. The nearest airport is Nice Côte d'Azur Airport, 27 km from Appartement cosy a la campagne.
Providing mountain views, Les Loisirs du Coeur in Lucéram provides accommodation, a garden, a terrace and a bar. Free WiFi is offered. There is a private bathroom with shower and free toiletries in each unit, along with a hair dryer. A continental breakfast is available each morning at the property. Nice is 28 km from the bed and breakfast, while Menton is 33 km from the property. The nearest airport is Nice Côte d'Azur Airport, 36 km from the property.
Featuring a garden, private pool and mountain views, Of Blue Of Nice is set in Contes. Guests staying at this bed and breakfast have access to a terrace. The bed and breakfast includes a kitchen with a dishwasher and an oven, as well as a coffee machine. The bed and breakfast offers an outdoor pool. A barbecue is available on site and both skiing and hiking can be enjoyed within close proximity of the property. Nice is 20 km from Of Blue Of Nice, while Menton is 40 km from the property. Nice Côte d'Azur Airport is 27 km away.
Featuring an outdoor pool, a garden and a terrace, L'Origane offers B&B accommodation in L'Escarène. Free WiFi access is available. All rooms offer views of the garden and the mountains. The bathrooms have a bath or shower,and comes with a hairdryer and free toiletries. Breakfast including fresh local produce is included and served every morning. The property also offers homemade meals cooked by the hosts and packed lunches at an extra cost, upon reservation. Other facilities offered at the property include a shared lounge. An array of activities can be enjoyed on site or in the surroundings, including cycling and hiking. The property offers free parking.
Situated in Blausasc, Jardin De Blausasc features accommodation with a private pool. Guests may enjoy free WiFi. The apartment has 2 bedrooms, a living room, and a kitchen with a dining area. A flat-screen TV is featured. The apartment offers a terrace. Guests can relax in the garden at the property. Nice is 17 km from JARDIN DE BLAUSASC. The nearest airport is Nice Côte d'Azur Airport, 24 km from the property.
Luna Estella is located in Tourrette-Levens and offers a seasonal outdoor swimming pool, a garden and a terrace. The property has mountain views. This apartment features 1 bedroom, a kitchen, a flat-screen TV, a seating area and 1 bathroom with a shower. Guests wishing to travel lightly can make use of towels and linens for an additional supplement. A continental breakfast is served every morning at the property. Nice is 13 km from the apartment, while Cannes is 50 km from the property. The nearest airport is Nice Côte d'Azur Airport, 21 km from the property.
Charmante Villa à 15 min de Nice avec piscine commune is situated in Blausasc and offers a seasonal outdoor swimming pool and barbecue facilities. Guests are welcome to go for a swim in the private pool. The apartment is composed of a dining area, a fully equipped kitchen, and 1 bathroom. A flat-screen TV is featured. The apartment offers a terrace. Guests at Charmante Villa can enjoy hiking nearby, or make the most of the garden. Nice is 15 km from the accommodation. Nice Côte d'Azur Airport is 22 km away.
Situated in Sospel, Chambres d'hôtes Le Pourcel features accommodation with a terrace and free WiFi. This bed and breakfast provides a garden. Guests at the bed and breakfast can enjoy a continental breakfast. Nice is 41 km from Chambres d'hôtes Le Pourcel. The nearest airport is Nice Côte d'Azur Airport, 49 km from the accommodation.
Apartment Des Romains is a self-catering accommodation located in Sospel, a 2-minute walk from the city hall and 18 km from the nearest sandy beach. The accommodation will provide you with a minibar. There is a kitchenette equipped with a microwave and a fridge. The private bathroom comes with a shower. Bed linen and towels are provided. Activities in the surrounding area include cycling, fishing and hiking. The Mercantour National Park is a 5-minute drive away. The property is located a 30-minute drive from both Menton and the Italian border, while Monaco is a 40-minute drive from Apartment Des Romains. Nice is 43 km from the property. Nice Côte d'Azur Airport is located a 1-hour drive away.
Authentic Bed and Breakfast for nature lovers in the peacefull and artistic athmosphere of a charming old mansion.Next to Mercantour National Park and 20km from famous sites of the Riviera. Fluent English. Horse riding at 500m .
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Offering free WiFi and mountain views, Superbe 2 pièces à Sospel entre Mer et Montagne is an accommodation situated in Sospel. Guests staying at this apartment have access to a fully equipped kitchen. The property includes a living room with a TV. The apartment also features a seating area and 1 bathroom with a shower. If you would like to discover the area, hiking is possible in the surroundings. Nice is 41 km from the apartment. The nearest airport is Nice Côte d'Azur Airport, 48 km from Superbe 2 pièces à Sospel entre Mer et Montagne.
La Tranquilita offers pet-friendly accommodation in Sospel, 26 km from Nice and 12 km from Menton. The property is 16 km from Monte Carlo and free private parking is featured. Free WiFi is offered. The apartment is an independent garden apartment in the grounds of a country villa. It features a fully equipped kitchen and has its own separate entrance Towels and bed linen are provided. There is a private bathroom with a walk-in shower. Sanremo is 26 km from La Tranquilita, while Antibes is 43 km from the property. Guests can enjoy various activities in the surroundings, including horse riding and cycling. Côte d'Azur Airport is 32 km away.
Offering a seasonal outdoor pool and views of the mountain, Au Verger B&B is set in Sospel. Free private parking is available on site. Free WiFi is available. The room is fitted with a flat-screen TV. You will find a fridge and a microwave on the common veranda. The private shower room includes toilet paper and a hairdryer. Bed linen and towels are provided. Breakfast can be served in the garden in front of the swimming pool, weather permitting, or on the veranda. During the winter season, breakfast will be served in the rooms. The area is popular for cycling and hiking. Nice is 25 km from Au Verger B&B, while Menton is 12 km away. The nearest airport is Nice Côte d'Azur Airport, 32 km from the property.
This guest house is set within a farm, 2 km from Sospel in the Maritime Alps. Free Wi-Fi is offered and guests are invited to take in the views of the mountains from one of the south-facing terraces. Guest rooms at La Chapelle Saint Gervais are heated and feature parquet flooring. Each room has views of the valley and the mountains and includes a private bathroom with a hairdryer. Evening menus prepared with seasonal products from the farm and the region can be prepared upon request. Breakfast is served daily in the dining area or on the terrace on sunny mornings. Free private parking is available and Sospel Train Station is 2.6 km away. The guest house is 6.6 km from the Italian border, 20 km from Menton and the sea and a 45-minute drive from Monaco.
Boasting accommodation with a private pool, Apartment La Trinite 29 with Outdoor Swimmingpool is situated in La Trinité. The property has mountain views and is 8 km from Nice. The apartment includes 1 bedroom and a kitchen with a dishwasher and an oven. A TV is featured. The apartment offers an outdoor pool. Cannes is 44 km from Apartment La Trinite 29 with Outdoor Swimmingpool, while Menton is 27 km away. The nearest airport is Nice Côte d'Azur Airport, 15 km from the property.
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Set in Nice, within 5 km of Cimiez Monastery, 3 rooms. 70m2, 2 douches et 2 toilettes, acces facile autoroute+ 2 bus et 1 gare de train is an accommodation offering river views. Guests have access to free WiFi. The apartment has a satellite flat-screen TV and 3 bedrooms. The air-conditioned apartment also offers a fully equipped kitchen with an oven, and 1 bathroom with a shower. The apartment offers a children's playground. A terrace is available for guests at 3 rooms. 70m2, 2 douches et 2 toilettes, acces facile autoroute+ 2 bus et 1 gare de train to use. MAMAC is 6 km from the accommodation, while Place Massena is 6 km from the property. Nice Côte d'Azur Airport is 14 km away.


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The Next Step For COVID-19 Vaccines
Meg Rivers
BP Elements, BioPharm International's BP Elements, March 2022, Volume 1, Issue 3
New technologies are treatments are emerging to tackle COVID-19 and its assortment of new variants.
As COVID-19 swept across the world, it has impacted millions of individuals and families. During that time, the biopharmaceutical industry came together to create treatments as swiftly as possible. As of January 2022, the main types of COVID-19 vaccines to treat SARS-CoV-2 that are approved or authorized include (1):
Messenger RNA (mRNA) vaccines, which use genetically engineered mRNA to teach cells how to make a protein that triggers an immune response (ex: Pfizer-BioNTech and Moderna's COVID-19 vaccines).
Viral vector vaccines give cells genetic instructions to produce antigens, using a different, harmless virus from the one the vaccine is targeting (e.g., Johnson & Johnson's [J&J] COVID-19 vaccine).
Telma Lery, Janssen EMEA therapeutic area lead for infectious diseases and vaccines at Johnson & Johnson, explains that the company's COVID-19 vaccine candidate (also known as Ad26.COV2.S, Ad26COVS1, VAC31518, JNJ-78436735, or Ad26-S.PP) is a monovalent, recombinant, inactivated/non-infective adenovirus vector (similar to a cold virus), which contains a transgene that codes for the coronavirus spike (S) protein.
Other vaccines are in the works as well. Some of the COVID-19 vaccines in clinical trials include—but are not limited to—whole virus, protein subunit, and nucleic acid vaccines (RNA and DNA) as well as more mRNA and viral vector vaccines (2). Vaxart, an American biotechnology company, is developing oral recombinant vaccines, one of which is in clinical trials in the United States as a candidate to prevent COVID-19.
"'Recombinant vaccine' means using DNA technology to make a protein target (i.e., antigen), rather than using the native virus to make the antigen," says Sean Tucker, chief scientific officer of Vaxart. "Most flu vaccines [are] made in eggs by growing a flu virus, deactivating it, and injecting it in a vaccine. We use a dead common cold virus to deliver the DNA encoding the antigen to the person, where the antigen is then made. Our vaccine delivers the DNA via a tablet that breaks open in the intestine. Our vaccine works because we have a molecule that tells the immune system to pay attention to the antigen that is being made."
"Most recombinant vaccines are made in a liquid that is injected into the arm, like the Hepatitis B vaccine. Our vaccine is dried and tableted with inert ingredients; so, it can be swallowed," Tucker explains.
Developing COVID-19 vaccines
J&J has worked with industry partners, governments, and health authorities since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic to develop a preventative COVID-19 vaccine candidate, Lery explains. But prior to the pandemic, the company researched vaccine technology, which Lery believes granted J&J a head start in the development of its COVID-19 vaccine. The vaccine technology, AdVac, is based on the development and production of adenovirus vectors (gene carriers).
"There are 57 identified distinct variations (serotypes) of adenovirus, a type of virus that causes the common cold. Adenovirus vectors (gene carriers) are genetically altered forms of an adenovirus and lack the DNA needed to replicate. So, the vaccine cannot cause a cold, and the protein it produces cannot cause harm either," says Lery, adding that the vaccine technology makes use of adenovirus vector Ad26, specifically.
One of the differentiating factors in the development of J&J's COVID-19 vaccine is what could be termed "multitasking efforts." The company combined phases of early-stage trials and had its discovery and manufacturing teams conduct processes in parallel—rather than sequentially.
The process for developing an oral recombinant vaccine, on the other hand, is similar to an injectable vaccine in terms of the clinical trials and the path to approval, according to Tucker.
"We began by identifying six vaccine candidates and winnowed the list to two," Tucker continues. "Our initial Phase I trial tested a version that made two different antigens from SARS-CoV-2, the S protein and the nucleocapsid (N) protein. That S+N candidate made very strong T cell responses and nasal antibody responses that were cross-reactive against a wide variety of coronaviruses. The current set of trials (Phase II in the US) is evaluating an S-only protein approach, which made better antibody responses in non-human primates."
But the process of identifying and progressing to clinical trials in a pandemic wasn't without its challenges. In early 2021, Vaxart had to compete with other biotech companies for manufacturing space. Fortunately, the company had two plants for producing pills for their clinical trials and had enough materials on hand.
Some of the main differences between a COVID-19 oral tablet vaccine from injectable COVID-19 vaccines, according to Tucker, include:
Immune responses are triggered in the mucosa and the serum with a COVID-19 oral tablet vaccine (based on preclinical and clinical testing), unlike the existing vaccines that are serum-only.
Ease of distribution and vaccination with a COVID-19 oral tablet vaccine, which eliminates the need for special accommodations to transport injectable vaccines that require cold chain infrastructure as well as the need for trained professionals to administer vaccines.
The research behind COVID-19 vaccines: antigens
Understandably, the COVID-19 vaccines weren't created without upfront heavy lifting. One company, The Native Antigen Company, part of LGC Clinical Diagnostics, provides commercially available S1 and S2 antigens for SARS-CoV-2, which include the amino mutations associated with different variants. The company developed more than 100 antigens, antibodies, receptors, and kits for the coronavirus, which have been used by diagnostic, therapeutic, vaccine, and public health organizations to study SARS-CoV-2 and develop countermeasures against it.
Vaccine developers can use S mutant antigens to raise mutant-specific antibodies and develop assays (often enzyme-linked immunosorbent assays) to assess the efficacy of their vaccines, according to James Shore, technical product manager of The Native Antigen Company. In addition, biopharmaceutical companies use The Native Antigen Company's reagents to develop monoclonal antibody therapies against SARS-CoV-2 and its variants. But how can S antigens be adapted to address the various variants?
"If a variant includes only a couple of point mutations, then a modification of PCR [polymerase chain reaction] amplification can be used to introduce changes to the gene sequence," says Shore. "More commonly, however, the sequence is computationally redesigned and chemically re-synthesized."
Addressing variants
No matter the type, COVID-19 vaccines and treatments must address new variants and mutations of the virus in some capacity. Some of the variants include Delta, Mu, and Omicron.
"COVID-19 variants arise through mutations in the virus. Mutations may result in the virus obtaining increase in transmissibility, more severe disease, reduction in vaccine or treatment efficacy, etc.," says Kristina Hsieh, scientific affairs lead, Clear Labs. "There are numerous real-world studies that have shown that getting vaccinated reduces one's risk of severe illness, hospitalization, and death from the different variants. One of the articles recently published by Bajema et al. indicated a reduction in hospitalization due to vaccination from data gathered from five Veterans Affairs Medical Centers" (3–5).
Hsieh adds that the main difference, genetically, between the variants are different mutations that have accumulated throughout the virus. As the Delta variant has demonstrated, some mutations may lead to increased transmissibility and/or more serious illness. In addition, one of the new variants, Omicron, has been detected in the US.
"The CDC and its public health partners are working closely to monitor this variant," says Hsieh. "Through Whole Genome Sequencing (WGS), public health laboratories are able to quickly identify, track, and monitor the variant."
In addition to monitoring variants of the virus and being vigilant in the research and development of new COVID-19 vaccines and treatments, the industry needs to continue to communicate and share resources. Consistent communication and collaboration between all organizations in the biopharmaceutical industry—from governments, to agencies, to developers, to manufacturers, and everyone in between—will play a huge role in combatting the spread and impact of COVID-19.
CDC, "Different COVID-19 Vaccines," www.cdc.gov, accessed Dec. 10, 2021.
Gavi, "There are Four Types of COVID-19 Vaccines: Here's How They Work," www.gavi.org, accessed Dec. 10, 2021.
M. W. Tenforde et al., "Association Between mRNA Vaccination and COVID-19 Hospitalization and Disease Severity," JAMA, www.jamanetwork.com/journals (Nov. 4, 2021).
H. Chung et al., "Effectiveness of BNT162b2 and mRNA-1273 Covid-19 Vaccines Against Symptomatic SARS-CoV-2 Infection and Severe Covid-19 Outcomes in Ontario, Canada: Test Negative Design Study," The BMJ, www.bmj.com (Aug. 20. 2021).
K. L. Bajema et al., Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report, Effectiveness of COVID-19 mRNA Vaccines Against COVID-19–Associated Hospitalization — Five Veterans Affairs Medical Centers, United States, February 1–August 6, 2021, www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov (Vol. 70, No. 37, Sept. 17, 2021).
Meg Rivers is a senior editor for Pharmaceutical Technology, Pharmaceutical Technology Europe, and BioPharm International.
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Kiss Me Deadly, Paradise Row Gallery, London
Kiss Me Deadly is the title given to a new group exhibition that has recently opened at Paradise Row. The exhibition, organized over two floors, explores the themes and moods of the film noir genre. Although the classic period of the genre is represented by a handful of films that emerged between the 1940s and 1950s, its visual and thematic characteristics, such as the isolated anti-hero or the surrealistic dream sequence, are inextricably woven into the fabric of contemporary cinema. Modern classics of the neo-noir genre are Drive (2011, directed by Nicolas Winding Refn) and Mulholland Drive (2001, directed by David Lynch). As such, a re-appraisal of the culture surrounding this genre, by a group of visual artists whose artistic sensibilities will have undoubtedly been heavily influenced by it, is both timely and apt. The range of works on display varies from paintings and photographs, to audio-visual and installation pieces.
On the ground floor, Simmons and Burke's If Not Summer #2 explores one of the more seductive motifs of the film noir genre, the fantastical dream sequence, in a large-scale cut-and-pasted chromogenic print. A set of earphones located below the print provides a spooky soundtrack to the piece. The visual juxtapositions in the print- cartoon characters from recent Disney movies are set side by side with revered icons of the silver screen- commemorate LA's illustrious cinematic history and, while this imagery (along with the kitschy sound effects) perhaps captures the aesthetic of Z-movies such as director Ed Wood's infamous Plan 9 From Outer Space (1959) more accurately, If Not Summer #2 nonetheless contributes towards the prevailing dreamy tone of the exhibition.
After descending into the basement gallery, this mood is amplified by atmospheric effects such as the dimmed lighting and thick cloud of dry ice that envelop the visitor. Down here, Francesca Gabbiani's White Book (2005), a cut paper foldout storybook, hits a high note in the exhibition. While most visitors would probably be more familiar with Gabbiani's boldly coloured cutouts, the artist has abandoned her usual palette in this piece. This pared-back aesthetic thus compels the viewer to focus less on the visual impact of the work, and more on the narrative vignette that it traces, which tells the story of a naïve damsel in distress who stumbles through a rabbit hole into a parallel universe populated by the kind of morally-ambiguous individuals popular throughout the canon of the film noir genre
As is to be expected with an exhibition that attempts to blend together so many different perspectives on a single subject (there are over 10 artists included in the exhibition), some pieces in the show work more effectively than others. Overall though, Kiss Me Deadly offers a compellingly contemporary take on the motifs and moods surrounding the genre of film noir.
Kiss Me Deadly, running until 9 March, Paradise Row Gallery, 74a Newman Street, London, W1T 3DB
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1. Glenn Kaino, Torn and Restored Newspaper #2 (Pre-Resurrection), 2010.
2. Simmons & Burke, Composite C, 2010, C-Print, 63.5 x 92.2 cm, Edition 1/5.
3. Installation, Bobbi Woods.
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Spring has come, the feeling is getting lighter, and recently in footwear on the streets, the amount of flat shoes being worn is rising. Gentleness can be felt from its round tip and compactness, and the women who are drawn in by its appeal are increasing.
The specialty brands for flat shoes (ballet shoes) that are again attracting attention are PORSELLI and repetto. Both are brands that have their origins in Europe, from shoes that were handmade and produced for ballerinas, and anyone can feel the commitment and love. There is also an abundance of materials and color variations being used, so you will find a pair that suits your own tastes. It is of high value because it is handmade, but the comfort is also guaranteed. Due to the collaboration of PORSELLI with A.P.C., there are also reasonably priced pairs being sold.
It is mainly being highly worn in Daikanyama and Omotesando, and at the time 100% of wearers were choosing to wear them with pants. The purpose seems to be to cut the cuteness of flat shoes with pants. There were many people seen wearing flats with white socks, which gave a classical feeling, and the effect as expected softens the outfit. It is a technique to try when you want to test it out with your own style. Of course, there were also people wearing it with a womanly style by pairing them with flared skirts. However, in that case, you can also balance it out well by pairing it with a cool item like a motorcycle jacket.
As might be expected, there are flat shoes from various brands that come in a variety of shapes and colors, as well as prices. More affordable ones are being sold at MUJI and GAP, which are approximately the same as those that are being sold out as a topic on SNS. People who want to change the color to match how they feel that day should definitely check these places out. On the other hand, the "tabi shoes", which are a symbol of the high brand Maison Margiela, are flats that have been released as a staple item every season. They are more expensive than PORSELLI and repetto shoes, but it is not an exaggeration that it holds an important place in the world of flat shoes, and fans certainly increase every year.
How about flat shoes that are specialized in being easy to walk in? You should definitely get them in the midst of the walking season.


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SalMar ASA SWOT & PESTLE Analysis
ID : 52957853| Jun 2021| 20 pages
COMPANY PROFILE -SalMar ASA
Business Sector :Aquaculture, Food Processing
Operating Geography :Norway, Europe, Global
About SalMar ASA :
SalMar is a Norwegian fish farm company founded on 8th of February 1991, headquartered in Froya, Norway. It is one of the world's largest producers of farmed salmon. The company's main activities include marine-phase farming, brood fish and smolt production, processing and sale of farmed salmon. It holds a hundred license for production of Atlantic salmon in Norway, located in Trondelag, Nordmore and through its subsidiary Senja Sjofarm AS, Troms. Since its inception in 1991 SalMar has developed into a vertically integrated aquaculture enterprise, whose production stretches from roe/ brood fish to the sale of finished products. SalMar has grown from being a single company with one license for the production of farmed salmon in Norway to a full-scale international company with farming activities in Norway, Iceland and UK with sales offices dotting Asia too. In early 2021, the company secured NOK 7.5 billion in green financing, which will be employed for fueling sustainable growth. SalMar co-owns 50 per cent of the shares in Scottish Sea Farms Ltd. In April 2021, the Norwegian farm fish producer clinched a long-term initial corporate credit rating of A- with a stable outlook from Nordic Credit Rating, and secured a Medium Green classification from Cicero, the world's leading provider of second opinions on green financing.
SalMar's USP or unique selling price lies in being one of the world's largest and most efficient producers of farmed salmon. SalMar's mission statement reads "to be the world's best aquaculture company. SalMar's vision statement reads "passion for salmon," which implies that decisions related to production will be resting on the pedestal of passion for salmon. Fish farming will be undertaken in an environment which is most conducive to their wellbeing.
SalMar ASA Revenue :
NOK 12,912.3 million - FY ending 31st December 2020 (y-o-y growth 5.5%)
NOK 12,237.6 million - FY ending 31st December 2019
Competitive Analysis of SalMar ASA
The SWOT analysis for SalMar ASA is presented below in a matrix followed by the detailed analysis report:
1.	Norway is the world leader in Salmon production and SalMar ASA is one of the market leaders.
2.	Owns majority stake in other firms that dominate the markets of Iceland and the UK
1.	Aquaculture Market is very strongly dominated by Asia-Pacific by a wide margin.
2.	SalMar focuses only on one product (salmon) which forms only 3.11% of world aquaculture
1.	Establishment of SalMar Ocean AS, a subsidiary for offshore fish farming, will aid in leading the offshore market as well.
2.	Government support to Smart Fish Farming projects will help production in the open ocean.
3.	Partnership with Kruger Kaldnes to build the world's largest fish hatchery will boost sales.
4.	Aquaculture is the world's fastest growing food production market
1.	COVID-19 (and its potential resurgence) may cause further damage to operations.
2.	Chances of an 'Economic Rent Tax' by the Government could harm investment and raise costs.
3.	Rise of veganism and plant-based seafood alternatives could potentially harm business.
4.	Salmon prices in Norway continue to stay low resulting in lower revenues.
5.	Climate change massively impacts the aquaculture industry.
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Detailed SWOT Analysis of SalMar ASA
1.	Norway is the world leader in Salmon production and SalMar ASA is one of the market leaders: Norway is attributed as the world's largest producer of Salmon. The country contributes over 54% to the global Salmon supply. The conditions and availability of Salmon in the country's water bodies have made Salmon farming one of the major and profitable occupations for its citizens. SalMar sits in the top five positions of the companies which are the largest farmers of Salmon globally. As of 2019, SalMar accounted for around 1, 50,000 tonnes of Salmon farming. The company has increased its capacity over the period with gathering experience and expertise. SalMar has grown in terms of business and operations; which enable the company to increase the output of Salmon farming.
2.	Owns majority stake in other firms that dominate the markets of Iceland and the UK: SalMar owns stake in various farming companies situated in the Iceland and the UK. SalMar owns 51% stake in the Icelandic Salmon AS and 51% stake in the UK'S Norskott Havbruk AS. These companies further have stakes invested in other companies and subsidiaries in various other countries of Europe. All of such farming firms contribute to the profit levels of SalMar and also, helps the company to expand geographically and serve more customers in the global market. These factors have made it possible for the company to increase its Salmon output to meet the increasing demand of Salmon in the international market.
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1.	Norway-China prospects of free trade agreement will have a positive effect on exports.
2.	A new tax on fishes produced will raise costs and might drive down investment
1.	Fish farming market is expected to grow to $378,005 million by 2027.
2.	COVID-19 has been detrimental to trade and hence, the aquaculture market.
3.	Salmon prices are lower compared to trend and might continue to be depressed
1.	Veganism is giving rise to plant-based seafood alternatives 1.	Offshore fish farming gaining momentum with increased investment into technology
1.	The class action lawsuit against Norway's major salmon farming companies could cause disruption in business 1.	Questions on the sustainability of salmon aquaculture may pose problems in future.
2.	Increasing temperatures will create new challenges for salmon farming
Detailed Pestle Analysis of SalMar ASA
1.	Questions on the sustainability of salmon aquaculture may pose problems in future: Aquaculture may be one of the biggest sectors in the food industry but it comes with multiple causes and costs. The aquaculture practices are claimed to have caused environmental degradation, pollution, and led to higher mortality rates in the marine ecosystem. Fish farms have resulted in a crowded ecosystem for the farmed fishes which result in the loss of fishes by higher mortality rate. This factor has also led to a rise in various diseases in the consumers' body. To avoid such diseases and illness in the consumer, the farming companies or fisheries need to spend heavily on maintenance work. This in return piles the price burden on the consumers' plate. The call of the hour is to develop more sustainable ways to farm fishes in order to save their habitat and ensure long term availability of such resources.
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The Dodd-Frank Act created a body called the "Financial Stability Oversight Council" or "FSOC," chaired by the Treasury Secretary. FSOC's members are presidential appointees, some of them agency heads.
FSOC may determine that any non-bank financial company is systemically important, if it "could pose a threat to the financial stability of the United States." The non-bank would then be supervised by the Federal Reserve, the nation's principal banking regulator.
So far, FSOC has designated 11 non-bank "systemically important financial institutions" or "SIFIs" and is now focused on the asset management industry and its products (e.g., mutual funds). This parallels a similar international initiative.
Subjecting non-banks to banking-style regulation raises two fundamental questions: (1) What might FSOC do based on what criteria? (2) What are the implications – for firms, their products, investors, markets, and the financial system, of subjecting elements of the asset management industry to the Fed's prudential supervision?
FSOC's jurisdiction, composition, processes, and standards.
FSOC's past and anticipated future activities.
The Federal Reserve's regulatory toolbox for prudential supervision.
Regulatory structures currently applicable to principal types of non-banks.
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A few months later—
In the vibrant mountain valley, a tiny stream meandered down from the mountain peak. Beside the stream were luxuriant green gra.s.ses with tender leaves. They swayed with the gentle breeze as drops of morning dew dripped down the ends of the gra.s.s blades.
At that moment, a girl with hair that reached her waist was fetching water from the stream. She was dressed simply in an outfit that was dotted with flowers. She was holding up the leggings of her pants, revealing her fair calves that were covered in water droplets. She was truly the picture of a washer-maid from a farming household.
That young girl was none other than Dong Xiaowan. Over the past few months, she had been meticulously taking care of Ling Xie'er and keeping everything in the mountain valley in good order.
Suddenly, a faint aura glided over her. Beside Dong Xiaowan's naked feet, the green gra.s.s rapidly grew as a result of the aura, working hard to extend its tender leaves. Even the stream appeared to be a lot happier. The sound of the water flow seemed to resemble a pleasant tune.
Dong Xiaowan's heart stirred as she turned back to look. She saw that Yi Yun was standing not too far behind her. He had just walked out of the house, which was still immersed in a lush green brilliance.
"Young Master, you have finally come out of seclusion."
"Yes, my cultivation level improved slightly. I gained some new insights, so I came out."
"Young Master, everything is well with Xie'er." Dong Xiaowan was pleasantly surprised but she did not forget the mission Yi Yun gave her. "Young Master Yi, there is something I need to tell you. A few days ago, my father sent me a message…"
"Oh? What is it?"
Yi Yun knew that it was definitely not easy for Dong Xiaowan and Dong Shaoqing to communicate. To transmit information across such great distances to such a precise location definitely came at a cost. Therefore, they would not communicate unless it was something important.
"It's this. There has been a major outbreak of a plague in Myriad City. Many people have contracted a strange illness that resembles the one you cured me of. Their initial symptom is being unable to cultivate. As time goes on, a small number of people begin turning weaker. And those infected have all been young geniuses.
"Oh?" Yi Yun's brows p.r.i.c.ked up as he sighed slightly. It must have been the evil ent.i.ties he was pursuing. After they fled into Myriad City, they began wreaking havoc.
These evil ent.i.ties needed to use living bodies for nourishment before they could be reborn. And the best candidates were obviously young geniuses.
Warriors of the older generation were not easily possessed due to their strength. Furthermore, their physical performance had drastically decreased. They were naturally unlike young geniuses, who had limitless potential.
I wonder how Princess White Fox is faring…
Yi Yun was somewhat worried. Of all the young geniuses in Myriad City, Yi Yun was only concerned with Princess White Fox. If she had fallen ill, he would not turn a blind eye.
"Young Master, in addition, the Myriad Immortal Pavilion will be holding a Grand Alchemical-c.u.m-Medical Meet with experts from several divine territories. It was supposed to be held this month, but for various reasons it has been postponed by another two months. My father said that the Myriad Immortal Pavilion spent almost half a year organizing the meet. It can be said that they have made sufficient preparations. Also, they have gathered several natural treasures as rewards."
"Okay…" Yi Yun nodded. It was certain that many geniuses of the Myriad Immortal Pavilion had fallen prey to the evil ent.i.ties. It had already lost two geniuses because of him. If the rest were to be crippled by the plague, the Myriad Immortal Pavilion would be completely out of young talent to replace the old.
Now, the Guiyuan family was catching up to the Myriad Immortal Pavilion in terms of status. It was likely that the Myriad Immortal Pavilion was forming the meet to resolve the plague.
"What sort of rewards are there?" Yi Yun casually asked.
He didn't think too much of it, but as Dong Xiaowan began listing the rewards, Yi Yun felt a jolt through his heart. "Soul Returning Root!?"
"Yes…Yes." Dong Xiaowan was taken aback. She never expected Yi Yun to have such a huge reaction after hearing the words 'Soul Returning Root'. "Is this herb very important to you?"
"Yes!" Yi Yun took a deep breath and nodded. He had come to the Myriad Divine Territory in order to refine Hollow Soul Pills. However, when Ling Xie'er's soul suddenly and heavily weakened, he ended up having to use half of his Soul Returning Root that was the main ingredient for Hollow Soul Pills.
Now, with the Myriad Immortal Pavilion offering a Soul Returning Root, how could Yi Yun not be tempted by it? However, the matter reeked of suspicion.
The Soul Returning Root was an extremely rare natural treasure. It only grew in netherworlds under the auspices of the heavens and earth. It would absorb the pure Yin gases within the netherworld over tens of millions of years before taking form.
It was nearly impossible to find a fresh one on short notice. If one needed it urgently, one had to buy it off someone else. Naturally, the price would be extremely high.
A Soul Returning Root was extremely valuable, but its uses were limited in scope. It could only nurture the soul or heal injuries related to the soul. It was priceless when there was a need for it, but of no use when there was no immediate need for it.
Most alchemists would favor natural treasures that could directly raise one's cultivation level. They were evergreen treasures, which would make them suitable as a reward for the Grand Alchemical-c.u.m-Medical Meet. Why would a rare but not often needed Soul Returning Root be used as a reward? Furthermore, he had a great need for one. How could it be a coincidence?
Could this offer be targeted at him?
Upon thinking of this, Yi Yun's expression sunk slightly. Before he left, he had transmitted his voice to City Lord Qin to search for a Soul Returning Root.
Although City Lord Qin was formidable in strength, he was only one man. He needed to rely on his social connections to search for items. As such, how could he be comparable to the Myriad Immortal Pavilion that had done business in Myriad Divine Territory since time immemorial?
Could it be that City Lord Qin's search for the Soul Returning Root caused the Myriad Immortal Pavilion to make the connection that Yi Yun needed the Soul Returning Root? Or perhaps, his desperation to buy a Soul Restoring Relic had given the Myriad Immortal Pavilion certain ideas…
Yi Yun instantly thought of many possibilities. It was absolutely impossible that the appearance of the Soul Returning Root as one of the rewards of the meet was a coincidence. It was very likely aimed at him.
The Myriad Immortal Pavilion was attempting to lure him out. It was a trap, but one that Yi Yun could not ignore.
Furthermore, other than the Soul Returning Root, Yi Yun was still concerned about Princess White Fox, Xue Wuxia.
Although the evil spirits that laid in slumber would have awakened sooner or later, it was Yi Yun who caused them to prematurely enter Myriad City and wreak havoc. In addition, Yi Yun was indebted to Xue Wuxia, so regardless of the matter, he needed to ensure that she was safe and sound.
"It looks like I will need to attend the Grand Alchemical-c.u.m-Medical Meet."
"Young Master, you want to go? But the Myriad Immortal Pavilion has offered lots of rewards for your capture. Everyone is looking for you," Dong Xiaowan turned a little anxious when she heard what Yi Yun said.
"That I naturally know. But since I dare to go, I definitely have my confidence."
A strange glimmer flashed in Yi Yun's eyes. Since the Myriad Immortal Pavilion had produced the Soul Returning Root to lure him to the Grand Alchemical-c.u.m-Medical Meet, he decided to accept their invitation and take the Soul Returning Root back!
"Xiaowan, make preparations to go to Myriad City with me."
"Ah? I'm going too?" Dong Xiaowan was taken aback.
"Yes, both you and Ru'er. Move Xie'er into the G.o.d Advent Tower and the both of you can care for her inside it. Leave the rest to me."
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TM Robotics launches Polish partnership
Figures by the International Federation of Robotics state that robot sales in Poland grew by 26 per cent between 2010-2015. To cater for this market, TM Robotics has established a partnership with native automation distributor, PolRobot. The partnership will officially launch at ITM Poland, one of the country's largest industrial trade fairs, held between 4-7 June in Poznan, Poland.
ITM Poland is an international trade fair for industrial technology and machinery. To launch its partnership with official Toshiba Machine partner, TM Robotics, PolRobot will exhibit a selection of Toshiba Machine robots from booth number 73, Hall 6. The booth is located in the Mach-Tool area, the show's dedicated zone for machine tools and automation, where PolRobot will exhibit both six-axis and SCARA models from Toshiba Machine.
The TVL500, a low energy six-axis robot, will be demonstrated working alongside a TAD bowl feeder. As a vertically articulated model, TVL500 is the smallest of two robots in this range, offering a maximum reach of 602mm and a maximum payload of 3kg. The robot boasts high speed and accuracy, while maintaining low energy consumption due to its compact size.
Toshiba Machine's THE400 SCARA robot will also be exhibited. This machine is best suited to assembly and inspection processes due to its accurate movement trajectory and high-speed operations. Ideal for electronic equipment and component assembly, the THE400 is capable of cycle times of just 0.39 seconds.
PolRobot's partnership with TM Robotics will allow the company to supply its customer base with the latest robotic offerings from Toshiba Machine in Japan. Joining TM Robotics' network of global partners, the collaboration will provide Polish manufacturers with access to the largest selection of SCARA robots on the market, in addition to Toshiba Machine's six-axis and Cartesian models.
"Poland boasts one of the strongest growth figures for robotics across all of Europe," explained Nigel Smith, managing director of TM Robotics. "In fact, alongside the Czech Republic, the nation has been identified as one of the biggest climbers in terms of sales of industrial robots in 2015 — and the number of new robot installations in Poland is continuing to grow rapidly.
"Partnering with a distributor in Poland is essential for us to cater to this expanding marketplace and provide Polish manufacturers with access to Toshiba Machine's expanding range of robots. Just this year, we have seen the new launch of the THE600 SCARA model, a larger version of the TH400, which will be displayed by PolRobot at the ITM Poland exhibition."
"Toshiba Machine provides an extensive robot range that can address an array of customer requirements" explained Piotr Grzyb, co-founder of PolRobot. "For us, the speed, accuracy and affordable price point of the Toshiba Machine selection makes TM Robotics the ideal partner for the Polish market, and we're thrilled to be joining its global network."
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While the Covid-19 pandemic has played havoc with the way we dress in 2020, it's far from being the only influence on wardrobes this year.
British singer Harry Styles, French fashion designer Marine Serre and the Netflix show Emily in Paris also inspired people's shopping habits, according to the Year in Fashion 2020 report from the global fashion search platform, Lyst.
So 2020 is and always will be a peculiar kind of year, marked by the Covid-19 pandemic, mass lockdowns around the world, and profound changes in the way we do things like shop and work. It's also been a year of activism, with movements like Black Lives Matter that have influenced various domains such as culture and fashion. As the end of the year approaches, it's time to take stock, and it's no surprise to see that our wardrobes have been inspired by the major events of the last 12 months.
Ethics, activism and stay-at-home style
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While apparel relating to the Black Lives Matter movement proved popular worldwide, another event largely contributed to making fashion about activism this year: the US presidential elections. Americans and supporters elsewhere didn't hesitate to wear their political ideas on their sleeves — literally — in recent weeks. In the US, searches for terms such as "vote" were up 29% week-on-week according to the Lyst report, with T-shirts becoming the most popular political fashion statements.
Plus, 2020 saw consumers looking to shop in a more ethical, more conscious way. The global fashion search platform reports an average of over 35,000 monthly searches for "vintage fashion" in September, as well as a 104% rise in online fashion searches for secondhand-related keywords. Lockdowns also have had a major impact on fashion choices, with many consumers trading their stilettos and loafers for slippers and sneakers from the end of Q1 2020. Searches for sweatpants shot up 104% month-on-month in April, when many countries were under stay-at-home orders.
Harry Styles at the cutting edge of style
One thing that didn't change in 2020 was that celebrities continued to drive fashion trends, with Harry Styles leading the way. The British singer — who recently wore a dress on the cover of Vogue magazine — has a vintage style that's been a hit each time he stepped out. This is reflected in spikes in searches for the clothes he wears in music videos or public appearances. Beyoncé rides high when it comes to fashion influence too, notably when sporting the now famous Marine Serre crescent moon print catsuit in "Black Is King" (+426% in searches for pieces by the French designer in the 48 following the film's debut). Next come Kim Namjoon of BTS, US politician Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and rapper Travis Scott, among the celebrities who had the biggest impact on fashion this year.
As for TV shows, Emily in Paris leads the way in the fashion stakes this year. The Netflix drama, which gained much media attention, went all out in terms of styling its characters' looks. From the Kangol bucket hat (+342%) to the beret (+41%) to Ganni skirts (+289%), the clothes worn in the show proved a hit with its audience, keen to tap into chic French style. Shows and documentaries Normal People, Tiger King and The Last Dance got the internet buzzing too, influencing searches for ready-to-wear pieces and accessories seen onscreen.
Upcoming trends for 2021
As for the most popular items of 2020, face masks top the bill this year. Searches for the category increased 502% year-on-year, and searches for the Off-White brand's logo face mask saw a 496% increase from January to March. Safe and stylish was the name of the fashion game this year. Apart from masks, casual clothes and accessories feature as the hottest products of the year, including Birkenstock Arizona sandals, the Telfar shopping bag and Nike joggers.
After a year when comfort, and even protection, were fashion's watchwords, Lyst foresees the return of more audacious styles in 2021. In particular, 2021 looks set to see a kind of "modern-day Roaring 20s" style — with short hems, bright colours and prints — as well as growth in more purposeful shopping as consumers look for commitment on activism, sustainability or gender-neutral pieces.
The Lyst Year in Fashion report is based on analysis of the behaviour of over 100 million consumers who searched for and bought their fashion items online in 2020 from 12,000 brands and stores. The Year in Fashion report takes into account global searches on Lyst and Google, conversion rates and sales, social media mentions for brands and products, as well as engagement stats, since January 2020.
Read the report: Lyst.com/year-in-fashion-2020.
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Phuss Redux
Ask anyone who goes to local shows: The Phuss is the real deal. Loud, cranking, loud, thundering, and loud, the Fort Worth/Dallas trio harks back to the raucous early-'70s fount of proto-punk but never strays too far from structure and melodicism. The band is putting the finishing touches on its second album, probably the first that anyone's heard –– a legal issue with The Phuss' previous record label, Dallas-based Battle Flag, has placed the debut album in limbo, where the thing will probably languish for eternity.
The new album was recorded at Red Star Recording Studios in Arlington, home of producer Robby Baxter (Moby, The Hanna Barbarians, Robyn Hitchcock), and is co-produced by Toadies frontman Vaden Todd Lewis, who's never produced a non-Toadies/Burden Brothers record before ("Holy Moly, Ronnie Heart," Oct 5). The past three years, said Phuss frontman/guitarist Joshua Fleming, have been "really crazy and really tough, but it's been really fun, too, and we made some better songs." During that time, Fleming, drummer Trey Alfaro, and bassist Forrest Barton wrote nearly 50 songs. The band was motivated to hit the studio after listening to Syzygy, the relatively recent debut album by skuzzy, gritty Fort Worth rockers The Hanna Barbarians. "I said, 'Holy shit. This is the texture I've been looking for,' " Fleming recalled, "and when it came time to pull the trigger, to make a bitchin' record, the first person I called was Robby." The Phuss went into the studio on Oct 1 and finished tracking last week. "When all was said and done, I felt like I just got off a two-week bender," Fleming said. "It was pretty brutal. Once you get in the flow, though, you don't want to stop." "Dirty" is one way to describe the yet-untitled-but-probably-eponymous 12-track release. "There's nothing clean about this record," Fleming said. "It's distorted and loud. I blew my vocals about a third of the way through tracking vocals, but I just kept going." Lewis got involved almost accidentally. "You ever meet somebody who makes a promise, and you kinda hold 'em to it?" Fleming joked, going on to say that he had played an acoustic set at Lola's Saloon that impressed Lewis, who just happened to be in the audience. "Afterward, [Lewis] came up to me and said, 'That was really ballsy,' " Fleming recalled. "And I said, 'You look like the dude from The Toadies.' And he said, 'I am the dude from The Toadies.' " Lewis soon caught a full-band Phuss show, and a friendship developed. "I thought maybe I could weasel [Lewis] into singing," Fleming said, "but he wanted to produce." Lewis had a lot of contributions to make, Fleming said. "It's just gonna be a very dirty-ass record," Fleming said. "I don't know if anybody else is going to like it, but I'll love it. It's a rock record using tones you don't hear a lot anymore." A tentative release date is the end of February, beginning of March. The plan is for the band to be on the road by the spring. "Looking at all this, all the hard-rock bands here now making records?" Fleming said. "This is so fucking cool. It's such a good time to be in a rock band." The Phuss plays two Fort Worth shows over the new few days. The first is on Saturday at The Chat Room Pub (1263 W Magnolia Av, 817-922-8319) for the annual Zombie Pub Crawl, and the second is on Halloween, Monday, at The Moon (2911 W Berry St, 817-926-9600) with The Hanna Barbarians and Red 100s.
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We've been together since that crazy day in the 4th week of conception. You were developing inside of me probably before mom even knew she was pregnant! Those were some crazy times I tell you. It's almost as if we were meant to be together from the beginning. In fact, I actually believe God created you unique to me and with a specific purpose, mostly for digestion and absorbing things like b12, and for all that, I am grateful. We've been through a lot together, had lots of "firsts", and we've traveled all over the world … remember that crazy day in Antigua when were were told by a local Guatemalan not to eat at that stand, but you and Steve did it anyway? or how about that crazy fruit food people like Andrew Zimmer describe smells like, "dead bodies"? Delicious!
It never fails, but along our crazy adventures we've had some incredible and crazy meals. Thank you for putting up with the abuse of exotic foreign cuisine and endless numbers of food challenges. Sure they were painful, but you handled it like a champ. There was never an "all you can eat" that you didn't view as a challenge. Except for the 911 Chicken Challenge, which I promise we would never do again, there was no spice you turned away from. Regardless, whenever we got sick, I always knew that we were in it together. I'm sorry that things like pie crust and artificial grape flavors we can never eat again, but you live and you learn. If we've learned anything, no matter how good it was, it's never good coming back up for a victory lap.
Over the years I've seen you grow up to maturity. You started off the size of a pistachio and today you are bigger than my fist. All that said, today after almost 30 years together, it's time to call it quits because you're killing me…but literally, you are trying to kill me. For all those times we've said, "it's not you, it's me", this time, it really is just you. While it hurts me in more ways than one to do so, I'm breaking up with you. Don't cry, it's going to be OK, you're moving on to a better place and in time I'll learn to live without you. You'll enjoy the life of research at a top class facility, and who knows, you may even unlock the cure for stomach cancers one day. Things won't be the same for a while, but in time, we'll return to a new normal and I will go back to what I love, my family, my church, motorcycles and triathlons. I believe we'll be just fine. Thanks for all of the memories and digestion these three decades, I'll never forget you. Cheers.
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Praying for the entire Dang crew today and especially you Steve. Love you guys!
Inspiring Steve! God bless you and your speedy recovery and smooth transition back to oral nutrition!