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Online Communities: Annual roundup
2022 has been a monumental year for children's safety online. The Government's landmark Online Safety Bill was re-drafted following Committee scrutiny; the Bill has recently returned to the House to complete its final stages in the Commons and the Lords.
This year, the Children's Commissioner has tirelessly championed young voices on online safety to Ministers, Parliament, policymakers and tech firms. The Commissioner completed a Government commission on girls' safety in online spaces. The CCo has also published new analysis on underage access to social media, and has quantified children's exposure to harmful content on these platforms.
Here is a look back on the Children's Commissioner's work to protect children online in 2022.
The Children's Commissioner's role in online safety
Today's young generation live their lives seamlessly online and offline, digital technologies are now a fundamental aspect of play, learning and connection for all children. The Children's Commissioner has made it her mission to guarantee a safe online world which protects and nurtures childhood.
The Commissioner is glad that the Online Safety Bill is poised to enter the Statute Book and that she has been granted a statutory role in overseeing Ofcom's Codes of Practice under the regime.
Young voices on online safety
The Commissioner and her team have spoken extensively to children, young people and parents this year to understand the impacts of unsafe digital spaces on their lives. Children tell us that online harms are wide-ranging and felt deeply.
One 13-year-old girl spoke about the impact of social media on body image:
"On social media people also only share perfect pictures which can make young children and teenagers feel insecure about their life and bodies" – Girl, 13, living in a children's home.
An 11-year-old boy wrote that parents are ill-equipped to manage screentime:
"[Children] are spending too much time on games online and their [sic] parents are doing nothing about it" – Boy, 11, living with foster carers.
Another boy in care, also 11, told the Children's Commissioner that digital technologies were impacting children's health – both physical and mental:
"On technology affects your physical and mental health in so many ways" – Boy, 11, living with foster carers.
On the most troubling end, children speak about the heavy influence of social media on young people's behaviour. One child in care wrote about how harmful content and abusive behaviour online may encourage self-harm or suicide:
"The amount of negative things on social media and people getting told to kill themselves daily and not enough support for mental health" – Girl, 14, living with foster carers.
A 16-year-old boy wrote about the pressure exerted by pornography to perpetrate sexual harassment and abuse against female peers:
"I was pressured into watching horrific pornography. As a boy myself, I was unable to understand the everyday struggle of the girls in my class, then one day I did. I was ostracised for not cat calling girls in the class, watching pornography, or sexually assaulting any girls" Boy, 16.
Government commission on online sexual harassment
Following the Everyone's Invited movement, in order to address the epidemic of sexual harassment and abuse in schools, the Children's Commissioner was formally commissioned by Government to explore girls' safety in online spaces.
This commission concluded in March 2022, following extensive engagement with children, teenagers, young adults and parents, as well as with representatives of tech firms and adult sites.
The full findings and formal recommendations to Government, including implications for the Online Safety Bill, can be read here.
Survey of children and parents
In September, Children's Commissioner published analysis of children's exposure to harmful content on social networking platforms, and their experience of reporting concerning posts to these sites. The results reveal the great extent of underage social media use, and the woefully poor responses of tech firms to children's reports.
The Commissioner also asked children and parents about their attitudes to online safety measures, including age assurance for which there was overwhelming support.
Full analysis of the survey results can be read here.
The Online Safety Bill
As the Online Safety Bill has made its way through Parliament, the Children's Commissioner has continued to play a central role in reflecting children's voices. In May she appeared at the Public Bill Committee, alongside Barnardo's and NSPCC, to represent children's rights in the legislation.
The Commissioner is glad that the Online Safety Bill has returned to the Commons for Report Stage and that it is due to complete its journey through the Lords early in the New Year. She welcomes strengthened protections to children through amendments announced by Government in November.
The Government intends to enshrine the Children's Commissioner as a statutory consultee to Ofcom, overseeing the Codes of Practice which will be integral to the online safety regime. This is a powerful opportunity to ensure that children's voices and experiences are truly embedded in online safety regulation, and the Commissioner looks forward to working closely with Ofcom in coming years.
A look ahead to 2023
The Children's Commissioner will continue to champion children's voices to Parliament as the Online Safety Bill moves through both Houses. This includes use of the Commissioner's statutory data collection powers to conduct new research on the serious impacts of pornography on children.
While the Online Safety Bill represents a landmark moment to enshrine children's rights to safety in digital spaces, the Children's Commissioner is conscious that the work will not end here. She will continue to listen closely to children and parents in order to reflect their experiences to those in power; whether that be Ministers, Parliamentarians, policymakers or tech-firm executives.
Children's views on online safety in 'The Big Ask'
Community – the Children's Commissioner's view
Digital communities: The Children's Commissioner's survey of children and parents on the online world
It's time for online age assurance to come of age
Research into the impact of pornography on children


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Msgr Thomas E Gilleece 1941 2018
Obituary for Msgr. Thomas Gilleece Reverend Monsignor Thomas E. Gilleece, pastor of the Roman Catholic Church of St. John and St. Mary, Chappaqua, passed into eternal life on Friday evening, June 15, 2018 at White Plains hospital. Father was 76. Thomas E. Gilleece was born on August 21, 1941 in Bronx NY to Mary and Michael Gilleece. In 1963, Father Gilleece earned his Bachelor's Degree; in 1966 his Masters of Theology: in 1967 his Maters of Divinity all at St. Josephs College and Seminary Dunwoodie in Yonkers NY. He was ordained to the Roman Catholic Priesthood May 27, 1967 in the Archdiocese of New York. Msgr. Gilleece would go on to serve the Archdiocese for the next 51 years. His first assignment was at Immaculate Conception Church in NY, NY. as Parochial Associate. Three years later in 1970 Msgr. Gilleece became a faculty member of Cardinal Spellman High School. During Father's seven years there, he made a lasting impression on his students, many of which kept in close contact with him all these years. In 1977 earned his third master's Degree in Religious Education from Fordham University and became the Associate Vicar of Education for the Archdiocese of New York. Msgr. Gilleece was named pastor of St. Paul in Congers NY in January of 1990. He served there until July 1, 2001 when he became the Chancellor of the Archdiocese of New York. In 2002, Msgr. Gilleece was given an Honorary Doctorate from St. Thomas Aquinas College, Sparkill, NY. Msgr. Gilleece 's service to the Archdiocese of New York and the people of God included a number of distinguished boards, commissions and professional associations; Inter-Parish Finance Board, Board of Trustees of Catholic Charities, Board of Trustees for Providence Rest, College of Consulters for the Archdiocese of New York, Archdiocesan Priests Personnel Board, Archdiocesan Ecumenical Commission, Archdiocesan Liturgical Commission, Prestybrial Council, Chancellor of the Equestrian Order of Holy Sepulchre of Jerusalem, Knights of Malta, Pierre Toussaint Residence, Chief Administrator of Catholic Education, Chaplin for the Valley Cottage, Congers and Chappaqua Fire Departments and a member of the Chappaqua Interfaith Community. The people of St. John and St. Mary welcomed our beloved pastor, Rev. Msrg. Thomas E. Gilleece on July 1, 2007. Msgr, Gilleece served the parish community with humility, compassion, humor and great love. Msgr. Thomas E. Gilleece was preceded in death by his parents, Mary and Michael Gilleece, his brother, the Rev. Michael Gilleece and his sister Patricia Myron. He is survived by his siblings; Winnie Jaeger, James Gilleece, Kevin Gilleece, Eileen Prisinzano, 7nieces, 8 nephews and 34 grand-nieces and nephews. The wake and Masses will be held at the Church of St. John and St. Mary, 30 Poillon Drive, Chappaqua, NY 10514. Wake: Thursday, June 21, 2018 from 2:00 – 6:00 PM. Followed by the Mass of the Holy Eucharist celebrated at 7:30 PM. The Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Friday, June 22, 2018 at 10:00 AM. The burial will be at Gethsemane Cemetery in Congers, NY. 10920. Donations in memory of The Reverend Monsignor Thomas E. Gilleece, may be made to Providence Rest 3304 Waterbury Avenue Bronx, New York 10465 St. John & St. Mary Poor Box Collections 30 Poillon Drive, Chappaqua, NY 10514 Order Flowers We're sorry but the candle you have selected is currenty in the process of being purchased or has just recently been purchased. Please feel free to select another candle or check back in 15 minutes to see if the candle you have selected has been released for purchase. Thank you. Okay We're sorry but there are no candles available for lighting. Thank you. Ok You have already begun a candle purchase session. If you would like to continue with your current candle choice please click "Continue" otherwise please click "Select Another". Thank you. Select another Continue In Memory of Msgr. Thomas E. Gilleece 1941 – 2018 Menu Click here to Send Flowers Plant a Tree In Memory of Your Loved One Click Here Family Log-In Click Here Subscribe to Updates Click Here Obituary for Msgr. Thomas Gilleece Reverend Monsignor Thomas E. Gilleece, pastor of the Roman Catholic Church of St. John and St. Mary, Chappaqua, passed into eternal life on Friday evening, June 15, 2018 at White Plains hospital. Father was 76. Thomas E. Gilleece was born on August 21, 1941 in Bronx NY to Mary and Michael Gilleece. In 1963, Father Gilleece earned his Bachelor's Degree; in 1966 his Masters of Theology: in 1967 his Maters of Divinity all at St. Josephs College and Seminary Dunwoodie in Yonkers NY. He was ordained to the Roman Catholic Priesthood May 27, 1967 in the Archdiocese of New York. Msgr. Gilleece would go on to serve the Archdiocese for the next 51 years. His first assignment was at Immaculate Conception Church in NY, NY. as Parochial Associate. Three years later in 1970 Msgr. Gilleece became a faculty member of Cardinal Spellman High School. During Father's seven years there, he made a lasting impression on his students, many of which kept in close contact with him all these years. In 1977 earned his third master's Degree in Religious Education from Fordham University and became the Associate Vicar of Education for the Archdiocese of New York. Msgr. Gilleece was named pastor of St. Paul in Congers NY in January of 1990. He served there until July 1, 2001 when he became the Chancellor of the Archdiocese of New York. In 2002, Msgr. Gilleece was given an Honorary Doctorate from St. Thomas Aquinas College, Sparkill, NY. Msgr. Gilleece 's service to the Archdiocese of New York and the people of God included a number of distinguished boards, commissions and professional associations; Inter-Parish Finance Board, Board of Trustees of Catholic Charities, Board of Trustees for Providence Rest, College of Consulters for the Archdiocese of New York, Archdiocesan Priests Personnel Board, Archdiocesan Ecumenical Commission, Archdiocesan Liturgical Commission, Prestybrial Council, Chancellor of the Equestrian Order of Holy Sepulchre of Jerusalem, Knights of Malta, Pierre Toussaint Residence, Chief Administrator of Catholic Education, Chaplin for the Valley Cottage, Congers and Chappaqua Fire Departments and a member of the Chappaqua Interfaith Community. The people of St. John and St. Mary welcomed our beloved pastor, Rev. Msrg. Thomas E. Gilleece on July 1, 2007. Msgr, Gilleece served the parish community with humility, compassion, humor and great love. Msgr. Thomas E. Gilleece was preceded in death by his parents, Mary and Michael Gilleece, his brother, the Rev. Michael Gilleece and his sister Patricia Myron. He is survived by his siblings; Winnie Jaeger, James Gilleece, Kevin Gilleece, Eileen Prisinzano, 7nieces, 8 nephews and 34 grand-nieces and nephews. The wake and Masses will be held at the Church of St. John and St. Mary, 30 Poillon Drive, Chappaqua, NY 10514. Wake: Thursday, June 21, 2018 from 2:00 – 6:00 PM. Followed by the Mass of the Holy Eucharist celebrated at 7:30 PM. The Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Friday, June 22, 2018 at 10:00 AM. The burial will be at Gethsemane Cemetery in Congers, NY. 10920. Donations in memory of The Reverend Monsignor Thomas E. Gilleece, may be made to Providence Rest 3304 Waterbury Avenue Bronx, New York 10465 St. John & St. Mary Poor Box Collections 30 Poillon Drive, Chappaqua, NY 10514 Order Flowers Printable Share on Facebook Memorial Tribute Website Proudly Provided by: Beecher Flooks Funeral Home, Inc 418 Bedford Road Pleasantville, New York, United States Phone: (914) 769-0001 Map | Directions | Contact Us
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Steamboat trade played essential role in Central Missouri
by Wayne Johnson, Historic City of Jefferson | November 1, 2020 at 5:05 a.m. | Updated November 1, 2020 at 11:36 a.m.

Courtesy of Missouri State Archives

Steamer J.W. Spencer at the dock in Jefferson City, where it provided ferry service locally until the construction of the first bridge in 1896.

The history of the steamboat on the Missouri River is a relatively long one, covering a span of approximately 100 years, but its year in service varying significantly from region to region.
The first steamboat, Independence, appeared on the Missouri River in 1819, making several trips up the river as far as Franklin. The steamer Independence arrived in St. Louis in early May and on May 15 left St. Louis, arriving May 29 at Franklin after making several stops at landings along the way. On its second trip, the Independence became the first steamboat wreck on the Missouri River at Cote Sans Dessein in 1819. In 1883, a man who was a youth at the time recounted to the local newspaper in Fulton that his father was so captured by the event that he made the trip from the New Bloomfield area to Franklin to see, firsthand, a steamboat.
The steamboat, from 1819 until approximately 1835, was primarily for military use and supply of the growing fur trade in the west. After 1835, it rapidly became available for use by the general public. The construction of steamboats was privatized, and as the boats were constructed, they found many waiting buyers with cash in hand. The private use of steamboats rapidly spread on the rivers of the United States, including the Missouri River. For the first decade, there was not one concerted plan that provided widespread coverage of transportation of people, goods and services, but the steamer competition gradually developed on a relatively local basis.
In 1848, you see the first signs of what was referred to as packet service. That was essentially a commuter and transportation service, where departure and arrival times and locations were advertised in local newspapers. This was the golden era of the steamboat on the lower Missouri River. During this period, the number, size and opulence of those steamers grew. At any point in time on the lower Missouri River there would usually be at least two steamers in sight. Many of the steamboat landings that existed along the Missouri River in the area of Cole and Callaway counties were documented on the maps of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers surveys of 1879, published by the Missouri River Commission in the early 1890s.
In September 1858, two railroads were completed that crushed competing steamboat traffic in the affected area, and the advertisements of packet service in that area completely disappeared by late November 1858. Those railroads were the Hannibal and St. Joseph and the North Missouri Railroad, both terminating at St. Joseph - one beginning at St. Louis and the second at Hannibal. As a result, the steamers in this area of the river were either pushed further up the Missouri River, where there was no railroad to compete with, or to the rivers in the agricultural south where few railroads existed.
The coming of the Civil War completely changed the outlook for the steamboat. As a result, steamers fled to the southern states or were seized by the federal government for use for supply and troop movement to supplement railroad transportation, which was constantly under attack by guerrilla forces in areas sympathetic to the southern cause. During the years of the Civil War, more steamers were lost than at any other time in their history. Some were lost because of direct conflict and others because they were forced into missions where there were many dangers in the river.
After the close of the Civil War, the remaining steamers either moved into the waters of the Upper Missouri River, converted to local ferry service or moved on to smaller rivers like the Osage and Gasconade, where they could successfully compete. These steamers were more of local design and construction, and smaller in size, lacking the opulence of their former state. On these smaller rivers, they were highly important to local transportation and some persisted into the 1930s, when better railroad service and suitable roads and bridges made steamboat transportation less feasible.
The use of steamers for local ferry service was rather sparse and spotty but took hold where there was sufficient commerce to support it. Ferries existed in locations where major roads without bridges encountered a river or stream. The John L. Ferguson served at Jefferson City and at Huber's Ferry where current U.S. 63 crossed the Osage River. That ferry service would lapse soon after the construction of a bridge at that site, as did the ferry J.W. Spencer, which stayed in the Jefferson City area for several months after the completion of construction of the Missouri River bridge in 1896. The steamer was purchased by other investors and moved to provide ferry service in the St. Charles area. Slowly, the steamers disappeared from use and from our memories, but they remain a significant piece of the history of transportation in Central Missouri.
Wayne Johnson is a Jefferson City native and retired engineer and chemist. For the past two decades he has worked closely with four local historical societies, setting up websites, digital imaging, search and retrieval of those images and now compiling brief general histories of people, places and events in Callaway and Cole counties' early history.
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import com.guardtime.ksi.hashing.DataHash;
import com.guardtime.ksi.hashing.HashAlgorithm;
import com.guardtime.ksi.hashing.HashException;
import com.guardtime.ksi.tlv.GlobalTlvTypes;

import java.util.Date;
import java.util.List;

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 * An older implementation of the KSI service used the formats and protocols specified in the X.509 time-stamping
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 * To facilitate conversion of legacy KSI signatures issued in the RFC 3161 format, the helper data structure is used,
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The `aggregation time', `chain index' and `input hash' fields have the same
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 The
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 * the TSTInfo structure.

 The `signed attributes prefix' and `signed attributes suffix' fields contain the data
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Now updated-the current state of development of modern surface science Since the publication of the first edition of this book, molecular surface chemistry and catalysis science have developed rapidly and expanded into fields where atomic scale and molecular information were previously not available. This revised edition of Introduction to Surface Chemistry and Catalysis reflects this increase of information in virtually every chapter. It emphasizes the modern concepts of surface chemistry and catalysis uncovered by breakthroughs in molecular-level studies of surfaces over the past three decades while serving as a reference source for data and concepts related to properties of surfaces and interfaces. The book opens with a brief history of the evolution of surface chemistry and reviews the nature of various surfaces and interfaces encountered in everyday life. New research in two crucial areas-nanomaterials and polymer and biopolymer interfaces-is emphasized, while important applications in tribology and catalysis, producing chemicals and fuels with high turnover and selectivity, are addressed. The basic concepts surrounding various properties of surfaces such as structure, thermodynamics, dynamics, electrical properties, and surface chemical bonds are presented. The techniques of atomic and molecular scale studies of surfaces are listed with references to up-to-date review papers. For advanced readers, this book covers recent developments in in-situ surface analysis such as high- pressure scanning tunneling microscopy, ambient pressure X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy, and sum frequency generation vibrational spectroscopy (SFG). Tables listing surface structures and data summarizing the kinetics of catalytic reactions over metal surfaces are also included. New to this edition: A discussion of new physical and chemical properties of nanoparticles Ways to utilize new surface science techniques to study properties of polymers, reaction intermediates, and mobility of atoms and molecules at surfaces Molecular-level studies on the origin of the selectivity for several catalytic reactions A microscopic understanding of mechanical properties of surfaces Updated tables of experimental data A new chapter on "soft" surfaces, polymers, and biointerfaces Introduction to Surface Chemistry and Catalysis serves as a textbook for undergraduate and graduate students taking advanced courses in physics, chemistry, engineering, and materials science, as well as researchers in surface science, catalysis science, and their applications.
In sharp contrast to recent works that deal with classical surface phenomena, Introduction to Surface Chemistry and Catalysis is unique in emphasizing the modern concepts of surface chemistry and catalysis uncovered by molecular level studies of surfaces over the past two decades. This important new book reveals our current molecular level understanding of surface phenomena and its relation to macroscopic surface properties. It focuses on the properties of solid-gas and solid-vacuum interfaces, because most of the results of modern surface science studies on the molecular level come from the scrutiny of these interfaces. The opening chapter reviews the nature of various surfaces and interfaces encountered in everyday life, the concept of adsorption, and the surface science techniques used to obtain much of the available information on the properties of surfaces. After concise discussion of the structure of clean and adsorbate-covered surfaces, the book probes the equilibrium thermodynamic properties of surfaces and interfaces, placing special emphasis on surface segregation - a major phenomenon in surface chemistry. In its subsequent discussion, Introduction to Surface Chemistry and Catalysis treats such important areas as energy transfer during gas-surface interactions, elementary surface reaction steps, adsorption, surface diffusion, and desorption. The book goes on to examine the electrical properties of surfaces, with coverage of such major areas as the surface space charge, surface ionization, and the excitation of valence and inner shell electrons. The unique character of the surface chemical bond - spotlighted in recent surface science studies - is then explored, with aparticular emphasis on adsorbate-substrate and adsorbate-adsorbate interactions. What follows is singularly in-depth coverage of surface catalysis, including a major conceptual review. Here Introduction to Surface Chemistry and Catalysis establishes our current understanding of catalysis, through case histories involving ammonia synthesis, carbon monoxide hydrogenation, and platinum-catalyzed hydrocarbon conversion. The book concludes with discussion of the mechanical properties of surfaces, highlighting the special importance of the buried interface. Among the topics covered are adhesion and tribological properties, friction, crack formation, and lubrication. Enhanced by review sections and problem sets in each chapter, Introduction to Surface Chemistry and Catalysis can serve as a major text for students of physical sciences and engineering. Its stand-alone chapters can also be used as supplementary reading in courses in general science, thermodynamics, crystal structures, chemical bonding, kinetics, solid state chemistry, and solid state physics. In addition, the book also works as a highly useful reference for scientists and engineers in need of data and concepts related to the properties of surfaces and interfaces.
In 2001 Wyn Roberts celebrated both his 70th birthday and 50 years of working in surface science, to use the term "surface science" in its broadest meaning. This book aims to mark the anniversary with a contribution of lasting value, something more than the usual festschrift issue of a relevant journal. The book is divided into three sections: Surface Science, Model Catalysts and Catalysis, topics in which Wyn has always had interests. The authors for each chapter were chosen from some of the many eminent scientists who have worked with Wyn in various ways and are all internationally acknowledged as leaders in their field. The authors have produced authoritative reviews of their own specialties which together result in a book with an unrivalled combination of breadth and depth exploring the most recent developments in surface chemistry and catalysis.
Principles of Adsorption and Reaction on Solid Surfaces As with other books in the field, Principles of Adsorption andReaction on Solid Surfaces describes what occurs when gases come incontact with various solid surfaces. But, unlike all the others, italso explains why. While the theory of surface reactions is stillunder active development, the approach Dr. Richard Masel takes inthis book is to outline general principles derived fromthermodynamics and reaction rate theory that can be applied toreactions on surfaces, and to indicate ways in which theseprinciples may be applied. The book also provides a comprehensivetreatment of the latest quantitative surface modeling techniqueswith numerous examples of their use in the fields of chemicalengineering, physical chemistry, and materials science. A valuableworking resource and an excellent graduate-level text, Principlesof Adsorption and Reaction on Solid Surfaces provides readerswith: * A detailed look at the latest advances in understanding andquantifying reactions on surfaces * In-depth reviews of all crucial background material * 40 solved examples illustrating how the methods apply tocatalysis, physical vapor deposition, chemical vapor deposition,electrochemistry, and more * 340 problems and practice exercises * Sample computer programs * Universal plots of many key quantities * Detailed, class-tested derivations to help clarify keyresults The recent development of quantitative techniques for modelingsurface reactions has led to a number of exciting breakthroughs inour understanding of what happens when gases come in contact withsolid surfaces. While many books have appeared describing variousexperimental modeling techniques and the results obtained throughtheir application, until now, there has been no single-volumereference devoted to the fundamental principles governing theprocesses observed. The first book to focus on governing principles rather thanexperimental techniques or specific results, Principles ofAdsorption and Reaction on Solid Surfaces provides students andprofessionals with a quantitative treatment of the application ofprinciples derived from the fields of thermodynamics and reactionrate theory to the investigation of gas adsorption and reaction onsolid surfaces. Writing for a broad-based audience including, amongothers, chemical engineers, chemists, and materials scientists, Dr.Richard I. Masel deftly balances basic background in areas such asstatistical mechanics and kinetics with more advanced applicationsin specialized areas. Principles of Adsorption and Reaction on Solid Surfaces was alsodesigned to provide readers an opportunity to quickly familiarizethemselves with all of the important quantitative surface modelingtechniques now in use. To that end, the author has included all ofthe key equations involved as well as numerous real-worldillustrations and solved examples that help to illustrate how theequations can be applied. He has also provided computer programsalong with universal plots that make it easy for readers to applyresults to their own problems with little computationaleffort. Principles of Adsorption and Reaction on Solid Surfaces is avaluable working resource for chemical engineers, physicalchemists, and materials scientists, and an excellent text forgraduate students in those disciplines.
There are a large number of books available on fuel cells; however, the majority are on specific types of fuel cells such as solid oxide fuel cells, proton exchange membrane fuel cells, or on specific technical aspects of fuel cells, e.g., the system or stack engineering. Thus, there is a need for a book focused on materials requirements in fuel cells. Key Materials in Low-Temperature Fuel Cells is a concise source of the most important and key materials and catalysts in low-temperature fuel cells. A related book will cover key materials in high-temperature fuel cells. The two books form part of the "Materials for Sustainable Energy & Development" series. Key Materials in Low-Temperature Fuel Cells brings together world leaders and experts in this field and provides a lucid description of the materials assessment of fuel cell technologies. With an emphasis on the technical development and applications of key materials in low-temperature fuel cells, this text covers fundamental principles, advancement, challenges, and important current research themes. Topics covered include: proton exchange membrane fuel cells, direct methanol and ethanol fuel cells, microfluidic fuel cells, biofuel cells, alkaline membrane fuel cells, functionalized carbon nanotubes as catalyst supports, nanostructured Pt catalysts, non-PGM catalysts, membranes, and materials modeling. This book is an essential reference source for researchers, engineers and technicians in academia, research institutes and industry working in the fields of fuel cells, energy materials, electrochemistry and materials science and engineering.
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Party to decide on Rahul's elevation to Congress chief: Ambika Soni
After Being Re-elected To The Rajya Sabha, Senior Congress Leader Ambika Soni Today Said The Party Will Decide When The Time Was Right To Pass On The Baton To Rahul Gandhi. "The Fact That Rahul Gandhi Has To Be The President Of The Congress Party Was A Decision Which The Party Entirely With Its Consent And Concurrence Took In January 2013 When It Had Unanimously Elected Him As The Vice-president.
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After being re-elected to the Rajya Sabha, Senior Congress leader Ambika Soni today said the party will decide when the time was right to pass on the baton to Rahul Gandhi. "The fact that Rahul Gandhi has to be the president of the Congress party was a decision which the party entirely with its consent and concurrence took in January 2013 when it had unanimously elected him as the vice-president.
You become Vice-President, so that one day in future you will take over as the President. Which day that will be, the party, its leadership, Rahul ji and Sonia ji themselves will take a call," Soni said.
The veteran Congress leader was replying to the recent remarks of Punjab Congress chief Amarinder Singh suggesting Rahul Gandhi to take over as Congress President.
She, however, described the current Congress president as a "catalytic force" who united various factions within the party and said the leadership baton will be passed on when the "time was right".
"Sonia Gandhi has really been a catalytic force in Congress party, she has united different factions and successfully gave them a direction. Without her, we would have never been able to form UPA-I, UPA-II and governments in so many states. So, whether we acknowledge that publicly or as every Congress worker always pays a silent tribute to her work, that is universal," said Soni.
When asked if senior leaders would want Sonia to continue as the party's President, Soni, who is also chairperson of Congress' Campaign Committee for the upcoming Punjab Assembly elections in 2017, said, "look, it's not a question of anyone coming in because we don't want her to continue. Congressmen would like to have all of them (the Gandhi family) in the party in one position or the other."
On the suggestion of Priyanka Gandhi Vadra entering into active politics, Soni said "these suggestions have been there for a very very long time. They have to take the final decision. They are thinking individuals, educated, born into Congress family. Priyanka Gandhi and Mr Vadra will take a call, it is the family who takes the call. We cannot force them. But definitely, Congress workers wants her to join," she said.
"As far as their Congress-mukt Bharat is concerned or Amit Shah dreaming that such a thing would happen, let me tell you they faced defeat in Uttarakhand. They went to every extent including violate constitutional provisions, demolish and denigrate democratic institutions. From Uttarakhand thing, BJP should learn a lesson," she said.
On being re-elected to Rajya Sabha, Soni said, "I am feeling that I have got six years more to work for Punjab. I was not hoping that I would get a re-nomination since I had also been appointed in Campaign Committee (as Chairperson) for upcoming Punjab assembly elections.
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The website is not yet online, but will be found on [smashnorge.no](http://www.smashnorge.no).

## Planned features

If you're curious about the process, we've created a [trello-board](https://trello.com/b/dZ7MlJDa/smash-norge) for you to check out. You'll find all major upcoming
features there.

## We'd love your help!

We're currently doing a lot of setup stuff, but we'll soon be ready to accept pull requests on changes and improvements.
This is a totally voluntary project, so any help is greatly appreciated.

## General setup

This project is built with a nice new build tool called Gulp. It uses Node and NPM, so if you don't have it installed,
head over to their [getting started guide](https://docs.npmjs.com/getting-started/installing-node).

First off - install gulp through NPM:

    npm install gulp -g

Then install all dependencies with

    npm install # installs all build dependencies
    bower install # installs all frontend dependencies

Now you can run the build for the first time:

    gulp

## Wordpress setup

If you want to start Wordpress locally, we've made it easy to get set up.

> ### Note
> Wordpress requires Mysql to run. Make sure you have your mysql server up and running.
> If you don't have ``mysql`` installed, you can install it with ``brew install mysql``.
> Start the server with ``mysql.server start``

First up, run the ``install.sh`` script in the ``scripts/`` folder.

    cd scripts
    ./install.sh

It will guide you through downloading and installing wordpress locally, as well as setting up your local database with a
 mirror of the production database (should be pretty recent).

Once the script has finished running, return to the project root directory and serve the wordpress site:

    gulp serve:wordpress

The is a test user in the database for you to test out

	Username: admin
	Password: testpass

Best of luck!


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We need to tackle mental health and wellbeing head on
Words / Maria Kouboura and Captain Panos Stavrakakis Credit: Shutterstock
The IMarEST is taking a leading role is moving mental health and wellbeing higher up the industry agenda to give it the focus it needs. You can now get involved on Nexus.
Mental health and wellbeing across the marine sector have never had the attention they need – but the pandemic and its devastating impact on seafarers, with many stranded far from home for months, cancelled crew changes and job uncertainty – means it has become even more critical.
It is not just seafarers, of course. It affects the whole industry and its people.
It affects the operational safety and the business as a whole and the consequences can be far reaching. Tired or stressed employees may go off sick or make mistakes that can be devastating. Often, they are blamed when something goes wrong, yet the fault may lie with an inadequate or non-existent organisational structure which fails to look after or support them.
With a lack of research in this area, we don't have the firm evidence of the scale of the problem we need but recent work from the World Maritime University gives some indications of the scale. And that problem is rooted in the poor health and safety culture of the sector.
Yet it doesn't have to be this way. Other high-hazard industries such as aviation, nuclear, oil and gas have invested in this area and their performance is far better than the marine sector.
The IMarEST role
The IMarEST is taking a leading approach through its technical team.
At a strategic level, the IMarEST plans to work with partners such as Lloyds Register Foundation and the IMO, create webinars – the IMarEST started on this in 2020 – and support cross-industry initiatives such as the Maritime Safety Week.
We also recently launched a new NEXUS group on mental health and wellbeing for members to share, discuss and learn from each other.
It's early days but it has never been as important or needed so urgently. Get involved by joining the Nexus group on Mental Health and Wellbeing here.
Captain Panos Stavrakakis, head of the Centre of Organisational Health and Wellbeing at the UK Health and Safety Executive Science and Research Centre, and Maria Kouboura, Senior Policy Manager at the IMarEST, are leading this initiative.
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Bank of Korea Head Says Cryptocurrencies Have No Intrinsic Value
The head of the Bank of Korea, Lee Ju-yeol, said that Bitcoin and other major cryptocurrencies lack intrinsic value. However, he believes that all assets will continue to experience significant price fluctuations.Price Surge Because of Pro-BTC Institutional Investors?The chief of the Bank of Korea said cryptocurrencies, including Bitcoin, do not possess inherent value. In a recent news report, Lee Ju-yeol blasted the highly volatile nature of the digital asset industry."There is no intrinsic value in crypto assets," said BOK Gov. Lee Ju-yeol at a parliamentary session on 23 February.The news report quoted lawmakers asking BOK's chief if the recent surge in the price of BTC is temporary or not."It is very difficult to predict the price, but its price will be extremely volatile," Ju-yeol
Legendary Rock Star Gene Simmons Buys Cardano (ADA) Worth $300,000
Gene Simmons, the legendary KISS bassist, has made another dip into cryptocurrencies. The famous musician has expressed his belief in Cardano, presuming 2021 would be "the most productive year" for the altcoin.Believing in the Future of CardanoRock star Gene Klein, aka Gene Simmons, has appeared in online social media with yet another pro-cryptocurrency commentary. This time KISS's legendary bass guitarist has expressed his opinion on Cardano and its native digital coin ADA.In his recent publication on Twitter, Simmons explained one of his fundamental personal reasons for investing and holding the altcoin. The musician pointed out that he believes in Cardano because of Hoskinson (Charles) – Cardano's creator and co-founder of Ethereum. In his tweet, the musician expressed his trust in the
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PayPal CFO Says The Company Might Not Convert Cash Into Crypto
PayPal will probably avert from investing its cash into Bitcoin. Despite the recently expanding interest from institutions in digital assets, the US payment giant will not get into the crypto whirlpool, said the firm's Chief Financial Officer.Admitting Cryptocurrency's Values but Still Won't InvestAlthough it sees enormous opportunity in the development of digital wallets, PayPal will most likely not allocate portions of its cash into Bitcoin or other cryptocurrencies. According to a recent news report, PayPal's CFO John Rainey said that the company does not have any interest in buying cryptocurrency. Instead, the firm prefers to invest in services that improve the network it offers.The company has admitted its belief in the transition to digital forms of currencies and considers it
UK Teenager Jailed For Two Years For a Dark Web Deal With Ecstasy and Bitcoin
A 19-year old UK resident was jailed for a drug trafficking operation. He had participated in an attempt to import ecstasy bought with Bitcoin on the Dark Web.Buying Dark Web Ecstasy with BitcoinThe 19-year-old drug dealer is to serve two years in prison after a police investigation discovered he has been dealing with ecstasy using Bitcoin. According to a recent report, Dylan Bailey from Arbury Road, Nuneaton, UK, used to import ecstasy tablets from abroad, aiming to sell the illegal substances to other individuals. He used Bitcoin to buy the ecstasy from the Dark Web.The report states that the teenager has had a supplier in the Netherlands, who sent him the drugs, hidden in what was supposed to be a DVD case. However, the package sent by post services had Dylan Bailey's name and address
OKEx To Integrate BTC Lighting Network for More Sufficient Transactions
Cryptocurrency platform OKEx announced another crypto-promoting project –the Bitcoin Lightning Network. It will focus on downsizing transaction fees and reducing time for their execution.OKEx is Aiming at Low Transaction Costs and PromptitudeOKEx, the leading cryptocurrency platform and derivatives exchange is to integrate the Bitcoin Lightning Network in the next quarter. The project represents a second-layer scaling solution based on the Bitcoin blockchain technology.According to an official press release, the development will focus on reducing transaction fees and time, thus, improving user experience on the company's exchange platform. The endeavor integration will also highlight OKEx's aim to push further the development of the Bitcoin ecosystem.LN's role is that of a payment protocol
24 Year-Old Founder of Hedge Funds Pleads Guilty of a $90M Crypto Scam
An Australian man, founder of two multi-million crypto funds in New York, pleaded guilty on a crypto scam charge. The Ponzi scheme used a trading algorithm, taking advantage of price differences for Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies.Draining almost $90M From InvestorsAccording to a recent report, Stefan He Qin organized the fraud that stole about $90 million from clients through his hedge funds – Virgil Sigma Fund LP ("Virgil Sigma") and the VQR Multistrategy Fund LP ("VQR"). The two cryptocurrency hedge funds, located in New York, attracted over $100M of investments.In a few years, the Australian managed to steal investor's money from the Virgil Sigma fund. In December 2020, he made another attempt for a classic Ponzi scheme, stealing clients' money from VQR in order to pay back his
Bitcoin and Cash Operator Pleads Guilty To Laundering At Least $13 Million
A 49-year old U.S. individual has pleaded guilty to a scheme, defrauding hundreds of investors with millions of dollars via a scheme involving bitcoin and cash. In two and a half years, he managed to fraudulently exchange at least $13 million.Illegally Exchanging Tens of Millions of DollarsA 49-year-old man from L.A. pleaded guilty to recent allegations of masterminding and operating Bitcoin-fiat exchange and money laundering. According to an official statement by the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), the San Bernardino County resident Hugo Sergio Mejia faces charges with running an unlicensed company and exchanging tens of millions of dollars in bitcoin and cash. The case included ICE's Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) and IRS Criminal Investigation.In the agreement,
Despite The SEC Lawsuit: Japanese Giant SBI Adds XRP to Its Crypto Lending Services
Japanese giant SBI Group will include a new addition to its crypto lending service via its subsidiary VC Trade. Apart from the other options, Bitcoin (BTC) and Ethereum (ETH), the organization's customers will be able to deposit XRP to earn interest as well.Adding XRP to the List of Bitcoin and Ethereum Lending Japanese giant SBI Group has announced it will include XRP in its list of lending services. The company, which started the lending endeavor in November 2020, will provide clients with the service via its subsidiary SBI VC Trade.According to the recent announcement, holders of the fourth-largest cryptocurrency could deposit XRP to earn interest. The amounts that clients could deposit range from 1,000 to 100,000 tokens, while the lending period would be 84 calendar days.SBI's
SEC Charged Three Involved In ICO Fraud Backed by Steven Seagal
The U.S. SEC has charged three individuals on an initial coin offering scam, where their company Bitcoiin2Gen squeezed more than $11 million from retail investors. The ICO, which took place in 2018, involved actor Steven Seagal as a promoter of the newly created token.Defrauding Investors with More than $11MThe Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) went after three individuals, allegedly defrauding hundreds of retail investors. The U.S. watchdog has charged them on a 2018 initial coin offering for the highly promoted token Bitcoiin2Gen, advertised by famous Hollywood actor Steven Seagal.The US federal agency claimed that Kristijan Krstic, founder of Start Options and Bitcoiin2Gen, John DeMarr, the primary US-based promoter for these companies, and Robin Enos managed to defraud many
The GameStop Frenzy Will Turn Into Hollywood Script By MGM and The Winklevoss
The Winklevoss twins will partner with MGM Studios for a movie featuring the latest GameStop craze, where a subreddit group rebelled against Wall Street hedge funds. Best-selling author and Academy-award winner Ben Mezrich will also work on the project. The GameStop Frenzy Turns Into a MovieThe Winklevoss twins are up to a collaboration with Hollywood movie studio Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer (MGM). The script will represent the recent story of the subreddit group WallStreetBets (WSB), rebelling against Wall Street hedge funds.Cameron and Tyler Winklevoss will start the project with the prominent Hollywood studio, which has brought some of the biggest movies to the screen during the last few decades.Cameron and Tyler Winklevoss. Image Source: CNNThe project will reportedly onboard New York Times'
BlackRock CEO Says Bitcoin Might Become A Store of Value but Has to Prove Itself
Bitcoin has to prove itself in order to become a reliable store of value. BlackRock CEO and founder Larry Fink said that the crypto asset might see a bright future, but firstly it has to endure and prove itself.Bitcoin is Still UntestedDuring a recent interview, BlackRock founder and CEO Larry Fink expressed his current opinion and predictions towards the world's leading cryptocurrency in terms of market cap. Asked to share some thoughts on BTC, Fink said that the digital asset might see a bright future and even become a store of value, but it still has its time ahead to prove itself.Fink addressed the BTC environment as a "very small market," pointing out that it can move in substantial increments with relatively small movements of money. He specified that it is not a market for the calm
Wall Street Hedge Fund CIO Says Institutional Demand Insufficient to Keep BTC Above $30K
Guggenheim Partners CIO Scott Minerd has shared another warning of possible Bitcoin declines. The Wall Street executive predicted a massive correction, dragging the primary cryptocurrency down to $20K. He pointing out that institutional interest is not enough to stabilize BTC above $30K.Institutional Demand is Not EnoughInstitutional interest towards Bitcoin will not be enough for the primary cryptocurrency to keep its head above the $30K price level. In a recent interview with Bloomberg TV, Guggenheim Partners CIO Scott Minerd outlined his bearish prediction.According to him, the top crypto asset is further away from a stable $35K or even a $30K price, relying on just institutional demand. The reason – institutional-level business environment is "just not there" yet."I don't think the
China to Give Away $4.6M in Digital Yuan as the Country Furthers CBDC Trials
China will launch another major test for its digital currency, the digital yuan, in January. Local reports affirm that Sichuan's capital Chengdu will be the next hotspot for the consequent tryout of the nation's future virtual asset.The Local Government Giving Away $4.6M Worth of CBDCAccording to a recent media report by mobile payment network Mpaypass, the capital of the Chinese province of Sichuan, Chengdu, will be the next area, which will test the efficiency of China's digital yuan. Following recent tryouts in Shenzhen and Suzhou, the country's central bank digital currency (CBDC) trial will start at the beginning of this year. During the initiative, the government will supply citizens with 30 million digital yuan, worth $4.6 million.The publication cites China's Bank of Communications
NASDAQ-Listed Bitcoin Mining Company Faces Lawsuit on Defrauding Investors
Bit Digital – a NASDAQ-listed company, is to face a class-action lawsuit. A recent report by J Capital Research alleged the Bitcoin mining firm in "fake cryptocurrency business."Impossible to Operate 22,869 Bitcoin Miners in ChinaBitcoin mining company Bit Digital is facing a class-action lawsuit on allegations of fraud and misleading its clients. According to an official court document filed in the Southern District Court of New York on Thursday, by plaintiff Anthony Pauwels, the case seeks to recover damages for Bit Digital investors. The victims had made stock purchases from the BTC-mining firm between December 21, 2020, and January 8, 2021.The court statement dictated that the company had made "false and/or misleading statements" that it operates 22,869 bitcoin mining establishments in
Ethereum Price Can Skyrocket to $10,500 According to Fundstrat
The second-largest cryptocurrency might reach even higher summits, according to strategists from Fundstrat Global Advisors. They envision a bright future for Ethereum by predicting a five-digit price tag.A Possible Price Surge Up To $10,500 For ETH?According to a recent Bloomberg report citing Fundstrat Global Advisors LLC, the largest altcoin could multiply its value seven times.Analysts at Fundstrat consider this week's rise of ETH as a sign that it may even jump to the five-digit scale. Strategist David Grider affirms that one of the main reasons for possible ETH price increase steps on the popularity of the Ethereum blockchain for decentralized finance applications. Predictions also state that Ethereum has made some progress towards a network upgrade, which might allow it to process a
UK's National Health Service to Monitor COVID-19 Vaccines with Hedera DLT
UK's National Health Service is planning the implementation of an Internet of Things project to build and manage COVID-19 vaccine provisions. The solution will use a pubic distributed ledger network – Hedera Hashgraph.Monitoring COVID-19 Vaccines Supplies Using DLTAccording to an official announcement, the UK's National Health Service (NHS) will aim to digitally monitor its supplies of COVID-19 vaccines in the months to come. Using the public DLT network Hedera Hashgraph, a digital asset tracking provider called Everyware will be the main gear of the project to provide the country's NHS facilities with the necessary data to monitor the cold storage equipment being used to store the COVID-19 and other vaccines.Initially, facilities in the South Warwickshire region will be adopting the
JP Morgan: Bitcoin Needs to Reclaim $40K Soon or Momentum Will Fade
Bitcoin has to endure and overcome the $40,000 boundary in order to avoid a consequent major price correction. JPMorgan strategists say that otherwise, the major cryptocurrency might suffer investment outflow.The $40K Is the Key to Future Prospects for BTCAccording to a JPMorgan Chase & Co report, cited by Bloomberg, this level is an omen to more eventual losses.The major financial institution strategists led by Nikolaos Panigirtzoglou said that the cryptocurrency is at risk of further losses and an outflow of trend-following investors unless it can "break out" over the $40K frontier. The team added that the pattern of demand for BTC futures and the $22.9 billion Grayscale Bitcoin Trust might help determine the perspective."The flow into the Grayscale Bitcoin Trust would likely need to
China's Blockchain Attempt BSN to Reportedly Integrate CBDCs This Year
China is preparing a consequent major take on blockchain adoption. The country is developing a new project aimed at integrating international central bank digital currencies (CBDC) as a part of their recent blockchain endeavor, the BSN.Building a Universal Digital Payment Network as part of 2021 OutlookThe country's national blockchain project, Blockchain Service Network (BSN), has featured another task on its way to adopting blockchain network and more standardized forms of digital currency transfer practices. According to a recent publication, in 2021, the BSN will focus on building a universal digital payment network (UDPN).As per the announcement, CBDCs are expected to fundamentally change traditional currencies' current payment methods. They might also improve resilience and notably
Michael Novogratz's Galaxy Digital to Jump Into BTC Mining
Mike Novogratz's Galaxy is planning a significant leap into the Bitcoin mining sector. Galaxy Digital Mining will be the designated new fraction of the investment company. The upcoming project will reportedly focus on establishing a new business body aimed at providing financial services for miners.Delivering Financial Services to MinersAccording to an official press release, the Galaxy Digital Mining project will be launching in 2021. The new company will connect with already existing business lines to offer a comprehensive pack of financial services and products to Bitcoin miners. Some of them include trading and risk management solutions, principal lending and equity investments, plus M&A advisory services.The company announced the new endeavor as one of two this year to aim at the
Bulgarian Crypto Exchange Owner Sentenced To 10 Years in Prison for Laundering $5 Million
A Bulgarian national was sentenced to serve ten years in prison after a major crypto-related fraud. Not long ago, the man was convicted in a transnational multimillion-dollar scheme to defraud over 900 American citizens.An Auction Fraud That Victimized over 900 AmericansAccording to an official announcement by the United States Department of Justice, Rossen G. Yossifov, a 53-year-old man, had defrauded hundreds of American citizens during a well-masterminded illegal endeavor. He managed and promoted the so-called RG Coins – a cryptocurrency exchange headquartered in Sofia, Bulgaria. Now, the US court has sentenced him for conspiracy to commit a Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations Act (RICO) offense plus a conspiracy to commit money laundering.During the crime, Iossifov and his
New Zealand Financial Regulator Warns About Risks of Investing in Bitcoin
New Zealand's financial regulator has warned investors of the dangers of investing in Bitcoin. The comments were aimed at the recent fluctuations in the price of the major cryptocurrencies, which have shown quite the amplitude.Negativity, Led By The Recent Ups and Downs of BTC PriceNew Zealand's Financial Markets Authority (FMA) has issued a candid warning for investors from the country, considering their take on cryptocurrency and mainly Bitcoin. A recent news report by the Herald quoted the country's financial watchdog, saying that crypto traders have to be prepared to "lose their money" if they invest in the digital asset.The FMA had commented before the media outlet, pointing out the latest bedlam of Bitcoin's price, when the crypto asset's value showed quite the volatility. These
Founder of a $147M Crypto Ponzi Scheme Sentenced to 10 Years in Prison
Central District Court in California sentenced GemCoin founder Steve Chen to 10 years in federal prison. Chen has been announced guilty of being the mastermind and leader of a $147 million crypto Ponzi scheme that involved mining and digital currency fraud, and tax evasion.Over 70,000 Investors Defrauded with Gemstone-backed CryptoAccording to the US Department of Justice, 63-year-old Californian Steve Chen and a team of conspirators have masterminded the fraudulent endeavor that remained active for two years – from July 2013 to September 2015. It was among the earliest recorded crypto Ponzi schemes. Chen was the owner and CEO of Fine Investment Arts, Inc. (USFIA), presented to his clients as a multi-level marketing company that extracted amber and other gemstones from non-existing mines
Vietnamese HDBank To Issue Letters of Credit on the Blockchain
The Vietnamese financial institution will reportedly initiate the provision of letters of credit (L/C) on the blockchain, aiming at better and safer transactions for its clients.Becoming a "Happy Digital Bank"Vietnamese bank HDBank has announced it will issue letters of credit (L/C) using blockchain technology. According to a recent report, the major financial institution will pioneer the local digital market by becoming the first in the county to offer the L/C using blockchain technology.A letter of credit resembles a bank letter, which guarantees that a buyer's payment to a seller will arrive at a pre-determined time and amount.HDBank has fulfilled the issuance, document presentation, and successful payment of letters of credit on the blockchain platform, thus marking "a new milestone"
Finland Decides To Sell $75 Million Worth of Seized BTC
After an unplanned four-year holding of nearly 2,000 bitcoins, Finland's Customs has decided to sell them now. Local authorities seized most of them after Darknet drug-trafficking investigations in 2016, but their value has expanded by about 100x since then.The Right Moment to SellFinland's Customs is planning to sell 1,981 bitcoins, most of which authorities had seized during drug trafficking criminal investigations. According to a recent news report, most of the confiscated BTC (1,666) originate from the so-called Douppikauppa case, connected with a Darknet operator arrested in 2016.After seizing the considerable portion of bitcoins, the question remained for the Finish authorities whether to destroy them or sell them. It seems that deciding to hold the coins for nearly five years will
Following the CFTC Charges: BitMEX Reports 100% Verified Trading Volume and User Base
One of the major cryptocurrency derivatives exchanges, BitMEX, has completed the month-long process of verifying its entire user base. The development comes shortly after the platform said it would provide its clients with faster transactions via a new integration system update.100% of Volume on the BitMEX Platform Fully Verified In a recent post, BitMEX has announced it has finished its User Verification Program. The project's implementation is an attempt to make the platform one of the most prominent cryptocurrency derivatives exchanges with a fully verified active user base.The process had reportedly started on December 4, 2020, when BitMEX asked its customers to verify their identities before depositing, trading, or withdrawing any assets on the platform. A month later, the exchange
Police Arrests Another Suspect on the 100 BTC Ransom Kidnapping in India
The 100 BTC kidnapping case in the Indian state of Karnataka continues to develop as the local police have arrested another suspect on the case. Reports say he was the one who abducted the kid in front of his home after being recruited by the mastermind of the entire operation.Progress On A 100 BTC Ransom CaseJust a couple of weeks ago, perpetrators demanded a 100 BTC ransom for the son of a local businessman and crypto investor after abducting the eight-year-old boy in front of his home in Karnataka. Shortly after, the police managed to capture six suspects on the case, all related to the victim's family.However, the police in India have captured another suspect, allegedly connected to the case. According to a local news report, authorities have arrested a hotel receptionist, suspecting
Another NASDAQ-Listed Company to Set Up a Bitcoin Fund
GreenPro Capital has announced its plans to set up a BTC Fund for investment. The firm confirms its belief that Bitcoin might be the next best thing and a truly reliable store of value.Another Believer In The Bitcoin Institutional FutureGreenPro Capital Corp (NASDAQ listed as GRNQ) is among the latest corporations to express positivity about the future of Bitcoin. In a recent announcement, the financial advisory service provider noted that it believes that banking institutions, hedge funds, insurance companies, etc., will soon start adopting BTC.GRNQ asserted that it considers Bitcoin the most reliable future store of value in the world. The company's recent intention of launching and implementing its own BTC Fund combined with the right "crypto strategy" will produce significant future
Swiss SEBA Bank Completes Series B Fundraiser
Switzerland's SEBA bank successfully completes a series B fundraiser, giving further merit to the notion that the country is becoming a hub for cryptocurrency business.Another Successful FundraiserThe Swiss start-up bank has officially completed its second stage of capital fundraising. The institution which sells cryptocurrencies to its customers has been planning the Series B phase since January this year.According to an official publication, the bank has just executed its Extraordinary General Meeting, approving the finalization of the consequent stage of its additional capital raise. All of the bank's key shareholders, plus new investors from Switzerland, Europe, and Asia, have participated in the fundraiser. The bank said it is prepared to focus on further pursuing its domestic and


For those who may need a background as to why to short the yen in the first place, there are plenty sources online that can walk you through it. To sum it up, Abenomics is trying to reach 2% inflation with 10 year JGBs trading around 60bp. No one is going to hold, let alone buy an instrument where you're losing 140 bp in a 2% inflation environment. The Bank of Japan is the only buyer of JGBs and when they stepped away from the market in April, not a single bond traded for a day and a half. Should JGB rates rise to 200bp, Japan can't service its debt. With a current account structurally going negative and an aging population, it's not looking good for Japan.
Upon requesting our brokers for a way to short the yen, we were provided with two ETFs, FXY and YCS. At a first glance they seemed like they were good plausible ideas, but upon further inquiry we discovered structural problems with ETFs in general.
Briefly, with FXY the sponsor has the ability to close the fund at any time, and should the yen have a dramatic decline, the fund could be liquidated before the bad kind of inflation fully materializes. We inquired about it to the sponsor and didn't receive a word back, but they have closed funds tied to currencies before, and should the sponsor not be able to service the fees associated with the fund, we imagine they'd have an incentive to liquidate.
So with ETFs out of the way, what is a retail investor supposed to do? Well there are more esoteric securities that one could buy, however it requires the right broker, and the experience required to get approved for trading. The best bet is to short a Japanese company with a lot of JGBs on their books, or whose main source of revenue is in yen, preferably both. We're not going to specifically name a company, because there are plenty out there and they will all be affected.
The purpose of this post was to inform those who may have ETF positions that there are vulnerabilities in the products. We hope we reached a few readers before they become disappointed with their results so they can adjust their positions accordingly. As always, we're happy to hear anyone else's views on the subject.


Welcome to the Sunshine Book Tag! I've wanted to create another tag for awhile, but I just couldn't seem to nail down an idea. But, I've seen the Sunshine Blogger Award going around on the blogs that I follow and I thought it would be fun to create something similar. This is my original tag, but I'm not sure if something like this has been done by someone else. If so, you are awesome!
I've noticed that a lot of tags have rules in the beginning, but I just like the questions, tag people if you would like (or tag everyone haha), and please credit me if you decide to use this tag! Anyway, onto the actual questions!
What is a book that makes you feel all warm and light inside?
I recently finished this book and I honestly can't think about it without squealing. It's so important, yet so. dang. cute. It really is just like having the sun sitting in your stomach.
What is a book where the setting really shines through?
I can't stop raving about the Wild in Warrior of the Wild. The setting shines through and is so well done. I adore settings like this, but it's hard for me to find ones that I like. I can't say tooo much due to spoilers, but just know that it's freaking awesome.
Who is a character that you consider is a ball of sunshine?
All little sister characters touch that warm part of my heart. It probably has something to due with the fact that I love my little sister so much. I've found that I really, really enjoy pure younger siblings!
I'm actually not a huge fan of deserts. I despise the heat, but I thought that the fantasy element to most book deserts would be enough for me, but I guess not haha. Though, I did enjoy the desert in Devils Unto Dust. The characters and the plot helped distract me from all the sand and the heat. I also really enjoyed the tropical forest setting in Not Even Bones!
What is your favorite bright cover?
I when I look at both of these covers, my brain explodes just a little bit. I never thought I would like BRIGHT covers like this, but here we are.
What book makes you feel all warm and light inside?
Who is a character that you consider a ball of sunshine?
What is your favorite book that features a hot setting (i.e. desert, tropical desert)?
I hoped you liked this tag as much as I did. I'm feeling like spreading some sunshine, so hopefully this brings just a tiny ray of light to you.
Thank you so much! Ah, the cover for Kingsbane is just fantastic!
Amazing tag, these questions are so unique! I absolutely adore darker covers but even I have to admit that Kingsbane is pretty!