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Archive for September 19th, 2020
¶ "How Does The US Retire 236 GW Of Coal And 1,000 Gas Peaker Plants?" • We've reached a massive milestone in the global energy transition. Right now, American renewable energy sources and energy storage have the ability to match or beat the price of power from natural gas-fired peaker plants and coal-fired generators. [pv magazine USA]
Moss Landing, now a battery site (David Monniaux, CC BY-SA 3.0)
¶ "Shocking News! Plug-In Hybrids Are No Damn Good If You Don't Plug Them In!" • Greenpeace, together with Transport and Environment, conducted a study of how plug-in hybrid cars are used in real world driving. They came to the startling conclusion that plug-in hybrids are no damn good at lowering emissions if drivers don't plug them in. [CleanTechnica]
¶ "Having Killed Coal, US Department Of Energy Aims Energy Storage Dart At Gas & Oil" • Under the watchful eye of President Trump, the US coal industry died, thanks partly to the US DOE's pursuit of clean tech. Now, the DOE is taking aim at Oil & Gas, as it gives funding to Natron Energy's low-cost sodium-ion energy storage into mass production. [CleanTechnica]
Natron Energy technology (Natron Energy image, cropped)
¶ "China Seeking To Reduce Greenhouse Gas Emissions And Increase Use Of Renewable Energy" • China, the world's biggest polluter, is considering plans to move towards more clean energy over the next five years in an effort to reduce its GHG emissions. Government leaders will meet to develop a comprehensive energy strategy. [International Business Times]
¶ "BP's Plan To Dominate The Solar Industry" • BP is on track to be a very different energy company by 2030, with a massive portfolio of renewables. Today, the oil-turning-energy giant has 16 GW of solar energy in the pipeline. That's enough to rival even the world's biggest solar operator, China's State Power Investment Corp. [Business Insider] (Scroll down.)
Lightsource BP's floating PVs (Lightsource BP via Reuters)
¶ "EU Raises Emissions Reduction Goal Following Renewables Progress" • The EU has raised its 2030 emissions reduction target by 15 percentage points after solid levels of renewable energy deployment mean the bloc is on track surpass its previous goal. A plan was put forward to reduce emissions by at least 55% by 2030, compared to 1990 levels. [PV-Tech]
¶ "Mühleberg Plant Enters Permanent Decommissioning Stage" • The Swiss Federal Nuclear Safety Inspectorate announced that the operating licence of the 373-MW Mühleberg nuclear power plant has been replaced with a decommissioning order. The boiling water reactor at the Mühleberg nuclear plant went into operation in 1972. [World Nuclear News]
Fuel rod storage at Mühleberg nuclear plant (Image: BKW)
¶ "American Lung Association: Switch To EVs By 2045 Could Save 6,300 American Lives" • A study from the American Lung Association, Road to Clean Air, showed that if Americans would electrify their transportation, it could save $72 billion in health costs and 6,300 lives [annually]. It could also prevent 93,000 asthma attacks. [CleanTechnica]
¶ "San Diego Gets Largest Airport Electric Shuttle Deployment" • ACE Parking has received 18 electric shuttle buses for the San Diego International Airport, and another 11 are due to arrive by the end of 2020. This is the largest electric shuttle order for an airport in US history according to Endera, the EV company supplying the electric shuttles. [CleanTechnica]
Electric shuttle at San Diego (Endera image)
¶ "Amazon Makes Major Investment In Redwood Materials" • JB Straubel, who was the CTO at Tesla for many years, knows a lot about batteries. He has created a new company called Redwood Materials that he describes as a "Gigafactory in reverse," meaning it is designed to recover most of the raw materials needed to make lithium-ion batteries. [CleanTechnica]
¶ "Icebreaker Offered Night-Time Shutdown Lifeline" • Ohio Power Siting Board has given a lifeline to the 21-MW Icebreaker offshore wind farm on Lake Erie. The board voted in favour of drafting an amendment to remove the night-time shutdown clause in the OPSB's approval of the project. The revised ruling has yet to be drafted and voted on. [reNEWS]
Simulated image of wind farm (LEEDCo image)
¶ "Politics Disrupts San Diego's Pursuit Of An Energy Transition Partner Amid Dissatisfaction With SDG&E" • Conflict among city leaders over San Diego's energy future has left potential bidders for rights to be the city's utility, including incumbent San Diego Gas and Electric and Berkshire Hathaway Energy, wondering what to offer. [Utility Dive]
¶ "Colorado Springs Utilities And juwi Sign Power Purchase Agreement For One Of The Largest Battery Storage Projects In Colorado" • Boulder-based juwi Inc and Colorado Springs Utilities announced they signed a power purchase agreement for a 175-MW solar project coupled with a 25 MW, four-hour battery energy storage system. [Utility Dive]
Once completed in 2023, the Pike Solar Project could look like this.
¶ "Anthem Signs 15-Year PPA On 20-MW Virginia Solar Project" • Insurance provider Anthem has committed to a 15-year power purchase agreement with SunEnergy1, a US solar developer, owner and operator of utility-scale solar projects, for the output from a new 182-acre, 20-MW solar field located in Hanover County, Virginia. [Solar Power World]
¶ "Easton Announces New Electricity Program With Lower Rate" • Following approval of a community aggregation plan at town meeting, Easton, Massachusetts, has announced a municipally approved electricity program that strives to secure lower costs for residents and small business owners and includes a 100% green product option. [Wicked Local Easton]
Have a fascinatingly untroubled day.


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Home Hot Topics US industry groups respond to government proposals to limit ESG
US industry groups respond to government proposals to limit ESG
New rules may significantly limit the ability of workplace pensions to invest in ESG funds
Khalid Azizuddin
US industry groups have slammed new US government proposals which aim to limit the ability of pension funds to invest in ESG-focused funds.
The proposed rules from the Department of Labor (DOL) will require employer-sponsored retirement plans which are considering ESG-focused investments to show that these investments are expected to perform at least as well as similar non-ESG investment options.
In a release, Labor Secretary Eugene Scalia said: "Private employer-sponsored retirement plans are not vehicles for furthering social goals or policy objectives that are not in the financial interest of the plan."
The DOL acknowledged that ESG factors could be material, "but only if they present economic risks or opportunities that qualified investment professionals would treat as material economic considerations under generally accepted investment theories."
In an assessment of the proposals, law firm Stradley Ronon said that, if passed, administrators and sponsors of pension plans would "face a tall order in incorporating ESG factors" due to the increased compliance risk arising from having to compare ESG investments against available alternatives.
If passed, the proposals would amend the 1974 Employee Retirement Income Security Act, known as ERISA, which describes the fiduciary responsibilities of administrators overseeing employee pension plans. The draft rule is currently out for public comment for 30 days and will come into effect 60 days after publication in the Federal register.
Responding to the announcement, American sustainable finance body US SIF described the proposals as being "out of step" with investment professionals who increasingly regard ESG factors as impacting investment performance.
"Private employer-sponsored retirement plans are not vehicles for furthering social goals"
Lisa Woll, CEO of US SIF, the Forum for Sustainable and Responsible Investment, said: "The proposal would put a substantial additional burden on fiduciaries who wish to utilize ESG investments by requiring additional investment analysis and documentation requirements in the 'rare circumstances when fiduciaries are choosing among economically indistinguishable investments.'
"Generating more hurdles to the incorporation of ESG criteria will have a chilling effect, leading to plan participants losing access to ESG options."
The American Council on Renewable Energy (ACORE), the trade body for US renewables, described ESG investments as "often performing better than non-ESG equivalents" and said it would engage the DOL "to help them better understand the benefits of ESG investing".
ACORE CEO, Gregory Wetstone, said: "The Department of Labor's proposed rule is a clear step in the wrong direction, and one that seems intended to hamstring one of the nation's most important and fastest-growing trends in finance: Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) investment."
The DOL has issued non-binding guidance on ESG factors in the past, most recently in 2018 when it reminded fund administrators not to accept lower returns from ESG investments, and warned them from immediately concluding that ESG factors were economically relevant.
The latest move from the DOL comes amid surging demand for ESG funds, after many reported market-beating investment performance during the recent market volatility caused by Coronavirus.
Despite scepticism towards ESG from the Trump administration, market regulators are currently awaiting proposals on how to develop the US's sustainable finance sector as it seeks to close the gap with other jurisdictions – in particular the EU.
Former Goldman Sachs risk chief Bob Litterman is currently leading a regulator-appointed working group which is due to present a report on the topic in July. Last month, the Securities and Exchange Commission was urged by one of its committees to develop standardised rules for ESG disclosure to avoid US firms becoming "rule-takers".
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Kupchak Evaluates Lakers' Performances at USA Camp, Summer League
Joey Ramirez
July 21, 20164:42 PM PDT
LAS VEGAS — For the past two weeks, the young core of the purple and gold have essentially been the Las Vegas Lakers.
Since arriving in Nevada on July 7, D'Angelo Russell and Brandon Ingram have put their skills on display at both the Las Vegas Summer League and USA Basketball training camp, with Julius Randle joining them for the latter event.
Naturally, General Manager Mitch Kupchak oversaw his players' performances during both weeks.
Kupchak sees the value in his young trio learning from five-time champion Gregg Popovich, who is the head coach of the USA Select Team. However, despite also getting to scrimmage against the U.S. Olympic Team, Kupchak acknowledged that there is only so much that they can gain from the four-day camp that concluded Thursday.</p
"It's kind of mixed results in what you can expect in four days," Kupchak said. "It's not like they're preparing for the Olympics. What they're doing is being exposed to a great coach and his system. It's an honor and they get to play against each other and, of course, the great competition that the Olympic team is.
"So I'm not sure if it's going to lead to an experience that's equal to maybe four to six weeks under Coach Popovich, but whenever you can spend any time with a coach like that it's to be appreciated."
Russell found himself at the center of both Summer League — where he averaged 21.8 points, 6.3 rebounds and 4.0 assists — and USA camp, where he was one of the most active participants in scrimmages and games of one-on-one.
It was a display of growth for a player whose 11.8 points on 37.7 percent shooting underwhelmed at Summer League last year. Kupchak sees Russell's success in Vegas as a symbol for the improvement that he expects from Ingram, who also had a slow start to his rookie season at Summer League this year.
"I think this summer was night and day compared to last summer (for Russell)," Kupchak said. "I think Brandon's summer will be night and day to this year, and that's just the progress of the young player. If they all continue to work — Julius and Brandon and D'Angelo — then I would expect a year from now that they're all going to be a lot better than they are today."
While the three former lottery picks all received plenty of attention for playing on the Select Team, Kupchak also found himself impressed by a 19-year-old Croatian whom he drafted in the second round.
Kupchak said that he "quite frankly" didn't expect Ivica Zubac to play as well as he did at Summer League, where he affected both sides of the floor with 10.6 points, 7.2 rebounds, 2.6 blocks and a 64.7 field goal percentage.
Zubac's week struck Kupchak even more considering that he was unable to practice much leading into Summer League due to his contract's paperwork needing to be finalized.
"He really only had one practice under his belt, and expectations were very low," Kupchak said. "But once again, he's a young player that's gonna need time to develop as well. But I think he's a little bit ahead of what we thought."
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Holby City CANCELLED tonight for this weird reason!
David Hollingsworth Tue, June 18 10:40am
You can blame the Tories for Holby being moved!
Holby City has been dropped from tonight's schedule so BBC1 can show a live debate between the Conservative leadership hopefuls.
The hugely popular show is normally on every Tuesday, but the BBC has taken the decision to move it to Thursday at 8pm so it can show Our Next Prime Minister, which will be fronted by Emily Maitlis.
It's a move that's bound to frustrate Holby City fans and it will be interesting to see how many viewers tune into Our Next Prime Minister compared to a normal Holby episode.
This week's is a big one for Sacha Levy… but you'll have to wait until Thursday to find out why
This week's episode – now on Thursday 20th June at 8pm – will see an emotional Sacha making a huge romantic gesture, but will he get the response he wants? BBC Scotland will be showing the episode next Monday at 10.35pm.
Holby City is now on Thursday at 8pm.


Cataract is the number one cause of blindness in the world. However, you can slow down the progression of cataracts if they're found early.
Cataracts affect 3-4% of people ages 50 and older, and typically cause no symptoms during its early stages.
Driving when you have cataract can be very dangerous. In fact, people suffering from cataract are 2.5 times at risk of getting into road traffic accidents than the average people. Therefore, early detection is very important!
In this article, you'll learn how to slow down the progression of cataract through the use of eye drops, UV protection, and by taking vitamins!
In addition, find out the recent advancement in cataract surgery and the significant improvement it can have to patients with sleep problems.
When age-related cataracts develop, they cloud the lens, cutting back the amount of light coming into the eye. This is caused by the formation of denatured or degraded proteins in the lens.
Double vision especially at night.
Sensitivity to light and glare.
There are different types of cataract. Two of the most common ones associated with aging are: cortical cataract and nuclear cataract.
Cortical cataract is characterized by cloudy areas that occur in the lens cortex, and work their way to the center that look like the spokes of a wheel.
This results to blurry vision or glare as the light that enters the eye scatter.
Since this type of cataract starts from the outside boundary of the lens, blurry or double vision may not be noticeable during the day since bright light causes the pupils to become smaller, hiding the cloudy areas around the edge of the lens.
However, during the night or when it is dark, our pupils become larger to let in more light. This will then cause the cloudy areas around the lens to become visible and interfere with the normal vision.
Nuclear cataract is characterized by cloudy areas that occur in the center of the lens called "nucleus". This causes the refractive index of the lens to change or the ability of the eye to focus. Therefore, your ability to focus on near objects may temporarily improve, but distant objects will appear blurry. Overtime, the cataract worsens and will turn into a yellowish tint, clouding even your near vision.
If you are over age 50 and are already experiencing any of the above symptoms, then you may have a cataract. It is highly recommended that you see your ophthalmologist as soon as possible.
1. Eye Drops. For early stages of cortical cataract, the progression may be suppressed through the use of prescription eye drops. In a recent study conducted in Japan, it was found that it slowed down the progression of the condition by as much as 50%. In this particular study, Catalin K (pirenoxine eye drop) was used.
2. Ultraviolet Protection. UV radiation such as sunlight can cause damage to the eye lens overtime and may also result to cataracts.
2.1. Use your hat. This can help cut down 20-50% of UV rays from entering your eyes.
2.2. Use your eyewear. Use sunglasses, eyeglasses, or contact lens with UV protection. Care must be taken though, as ultraviolet light can still enter on the side of your eyes. Use frames that are close-fitting and curves around the head, from the front to the side, to provide the best protection.
3. Vitamins. Oxidative stress is a major factor in the formation of nuclear cataract. Therefore, a healthy balanced diet can help slow down the formation of cataract by about 30%. Make sure that you meet your daily vitamin needs through your food intake, or take supplements or multivitamins if necessary.
The Surprising Improvement in Cataract Surgery!?
Cataract surgery dramatically improves every year. In fact, it is now possible to replace the lens to an artificial lens through only a small incision (2-3 mm).
Cataract surgery is now generally a safe procedure, by the virtue of remarkable evolution in technology. This resulted to improved safety, recovery, and results.
Speaking of results, according to the latest 2015 study conducted by the researchers in Japan at Nara Medical University School of Medicine, 50% of people who underwent cataract surgery experienced an increased sleep time and improved quality of sleep. It was found that the blue light that enters our eyes is the key wavelength that controls our biological clock. An untreated cataract blocks this blue light and causes various sleep problems.
1. "How to Prevent Cataract and Glaucoma"


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New World War I Kit: 75mm Mle 1897 (The Famous "French 75")
The 75mm Mle 1897 has the following features:
Gun has variable elevation and the carraige includes towing eye
Includes one custom figure with cloth French Army Field Jacket by MMCB
1/35 scale to match other Brickmania models
Includes 59 genuine new-condition LEGO® and MMCB elements
Sophomore Skill Level (2-4 years experience with LEGO is recommended)
A single batch of just 50 kits has been made
The French 75mm Field Gun ("Matériel de 75mm Mle 1897") is widely considered to be the first modern artillery piece. Adopted by the French army in 1897, it was the first gun to be equipped with a hydro-preumatic recoil system, which allowed the gun to be fired in place without re-aiming between each round. Other advanced featured included a quick-operating screw breech mechanism and singe piece ammunition (warhead attached to a propellent-filled brass "shell" casing).
A well-trained 75mm crew could fire up to 30 rounds per minute.
Originally designed to deliver shrapnel rounds against large infantry formations, the battle conditions of World War I saw the adaptation of high explosive and chemical warheads. In addition to be ing the main artillery piece of the French Army, more than 2000 were supplied to the American Expeditionary Force during World War I.
There was also a truck-mounted anti-aircraft version of this versatile weapon. Modernized versions of the 75mm Mle 1897 saw combat during World War II
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Anthony is a former drummer who brought his rock-solid timing to the banjo and helped form the Midwestern newgrass band Free Range Pickin'. His unique melodic banjo style and songwriting skills have helped earn him radio play in Nashville and a review in Bluegrass Unlimited.
When not performing with the band he spends his time teaching banjo and dobro lessons from his south Minneapolis studio and online.
Anthony has also released an all original solo album entitled Missing Ghosts, featuring the High 48s Eric Christopher on the fiddle.
Find out more by visiting Anthony's website at: http://anthonyihrig.com/


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Tarasivka (în ) este o comună în raionul Tlumaci, regiunea Ivano-Frankivsk, Ucraina, formată numai din satul de reședință.

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Conform recensământului din 2001, toată populația comunei Tarasivka era vorbitoare de ucraineană (100%).

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Please note that the code snippet provided above might not work on all hosting providers, and might even cause security issues if your host is badly configured, so avoid using it if you're not sure about your hosting.
I use VidaHost on CatsWhoCode, WPRecipes and my other blogs. WP Web Host is also good for smaller websites.
If the above method do not work on your server, or if you don't want to implement it for some reason, here is another useful snippet. This one simple tells WordPress to remember your FTP credentials so you won't be asked again when an upgrade is available.
By default, WordPress allows the site administrator to directly edit themes and plugins files through a built-in editor. This is very useful, but if you're building a site for a client you probably don't want him to break the site. Here's a simple way to disallow direct file edition.
Replace 1 by X to empty spam comments automatically every X days. That's simple as that!
To move your WordPress website easily, paste the following line into your wp-config.php file and then follow the steps explained on WordPress Codex.
Added with Version 2.9, there is automatic database optimization support, which you can enable by adding the following define to your wp-config.php file only when the feature is required.
When developing or debugging, it is useful to display errors. But when your site is live, you might not want to show your potential errors to the entire world. Here is simple solution to display errors only when a debug=debug parameter is found on the url.
Since version 2.8, WordPress allows you to define constants to control access to specific hosts from behind a proxy server.
It will block external requests from that time on. Though, some plugins need external request to work properly. If you experience problems, you can define a whitelist by pasting the code below into wp-config.php. Don't forget to replace my url by the one needed by the plugin, and note that you should allow access to api.wordpress.org in order to ensure proper functionality of core files and plugins.
Introduced in WordPress 2.2, WP_SITEURL and WP_HOME overrides the wp_options table value for home but does not change it permanently, which can be very useful when you move a website to a new domain.


This is Kalamazoo Commerce Park. Great location close to I-94 and just off Sprinkle Road. All spaces have docks and/or grade doors. Currently available in Building B is a 6,600 SF space, 15,000 SF, and 9,800 SF space in warehouse area. All lease rates are NNN and nets are estimated at $1.99/PSF.Building A space has 4 suites suitable for warehouse or distribution, suites available total 12,000 SF, they may be leased together or in 2,000 SF increments. 6 docks, a dock every 2,000 SF Spaces were used as distribution and display so the front space, with windows, has acoustic ceiling tiles and several have customer service desks. There are 2 office suites in Building A, one has 1,600 SF and the other is 2,500 SF.


Step 1: We need to check your/your loved one's insurance to see how much of the device's cost will be covered by insurance. You can begin that process by submitting an eligibility check: https://benefits.aphasia.com/external-caregiver-benefit-check/. This information gets submitted right to our Client Advocate team, who will use the insurance information on the form to see what the coverage will be for the device.
Step 2: Once we complete the insurance eligibility check and confirm that you/your loved one is working with a speech therapist, then a free, 4-6 week trial with our device will begin. The speech therapist will explain how to use the device and will determine if it will be a good fit for the user.
Step 3: After the trial is completed and the device has been approved by both the speech therapist and the user, we will then finalize paperwork, which will turn initiate a sale device that the user will keep as his/her own.
Step 4: Once all the paperwork has been submitted, we will customize the device and ship it to the user's home.
On the backside of the sheet, there is a section which has the login information to access the ACE website and begin the training courses. If you can't find this sheet, you can call us at 888-274-2742, and someone from our tech support team would be happy to help!
A. Excellent question, Samantha! You are able to add icons to the FastTalk section of our devices. I've listed the steps below. If you are still having issues, please feel free to give our tech support team a call at 888-274-2742.
Step 1: Click on the blue "FastTalk" icon in the button bar.
Step 2: Select the red icon along the top button bar that has the magnifying glass on it. This is the Search function.
Step 3: Type the name of the icon you're trying to find. As you begin to type, icons will begin to appear that match the text in the search bar.
After you click the blue plus sign, you will see your new icon appear on the FastTalk Page.


Hi , i have installed plone rpm on rh8 linux, Apparently zope, cmf also got installed which i really needed.Later installed archetypes in plone. Now when i use any of the archetypes stuff like Archetypescontent example, tool i get the following error on clicking the view tab.
Andrew R. Halko wrote: Thanks Shane. Is all of your suggestions along with the setup I was considering? I have to research ZEO, cause I know nothing about it. Do you mind explaining the last two things just a slight more as I am unfamiliar. Such as how you figure out cache and what is packing?


The new rule is the latest in a series of changes the committee has made in recent years in hopes of making the play safer. Before the 2012 season, kickoffs were moved from the 30-yard line to the 35. The committee also changed the starting position on touchbacks that year so that the receiving team started its drive on the 25-yard line instead of the 20.
The panel approved a package of rules with the goal of making it easier for players, coaches and officials to understand, execute and coach blocking below the waist.
The most noticeable change pertains to offensive blocks: The offense will not be allowed to block below the waist when the block occurs more than 5 yards beyond the line of scrimmage. Additionally, other than the interior linemen, all blocks below the waist must be from the front.
The panel approved two proposals that further its efforts to keep the game moving. After a touchdown, the play clock will be set at 40 seconds to expedite the extra point or two-point conversion attempt. Additionally, following a kickoff, the play clock will be set to 40 seconds to restart play more quickly.
The addition of a 10-second runoff was approved when instant replay overturns the ruling on the field inside of one minute in either half, and the correct ruling would not have stopped the game clock.
The panel approved the continuation of an experimental collaborative decision-making model for instant replay that is not limited to the press box in the stadium. For example, officials involved in the replay process could be located in a conference office.
Leaping rules on field goals and extra points were adjusted to mirror similar rules regarding leaping the shield on punting plays. It is illegal to leap over the frame of the body of an opponent.


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NY Times for Kerry
Nick Gillespie | 10.17.2004 10:20 AM
The NY Times has endorsed John Kerry for prez (surprise!), writing:
We have been impressed with Mr. Kerry's wide knowledge and clear thinking – something that became more apparent once he was reined in by that two-minute debate light. He is blessedly willing to re-evaluate decisions when conditions change. And while Mr. Kerry's service in Vietnam was first over-promoted and then over-pilloried, his entire life has been devoted to public service, from the war to a series of elected offices. He strikes us, above all, as a man with a strong moral core.
More important, sez the Gray Lady, Bush has really stunk up the joint by appointing John Ashcroft attorney general, pushing a series of right-wing nutbags into the federal judiciary, starting an unncessary war, etc. I won't be voting for Bush anyway, but I'm not convinced by the Times' bill of particulars against Bush (for instance, they pillory him for cutting taxes during a recession and assert without evidence that a Kerry win would be better for financial markets). Still, the paper does lay out a comprehensive case.
Where they go haywire is in their praise of Kerry: "Mr. Kerry has an aggressive and in some cases innovative package of ideas about energy, aimed at addressing global warming and oil dependency." And, needless to say, they're quiet on their contribution to the whole WMD story that helped create support for the war in Iraq, pretending that 'twas simply the Bushies who snookered the American people.
Whole thing here.
Reason endorsed a dreamboat candidate for president back in April, knowing full well we'll end up with a dud. Huggable posters of both are online here.
NEXT: Michael Moore's Mug. Ugh
Nick Gillespie is an editor at large at Reason and host of The Reason Interview With Nick Gillespie.


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Brad Pitt – Would He Reunite Or Work With Jennifer Aniston?
Ashley Mitchell May 6, 2019 5:53 PM PDT
Source: celebsnow.co.uk
The exes are both single and also very busy! That being said, one insider reports claims Brad Pitt still finds time to think about Jennifer Aniston from time to time.
So would he be willing to try and rekindle their old romance or not?
A source tells HollywoodLife that 'Brad heard Jen is single again and he is aware that she's available. But even though he sometimes thinks about her and even misses all the good times they shared, he'd not ask her out on a date today. He isn't interested in trying to rekindle anything that they once had. He can totally relate to not having enough time to date, he too has a packed personal life and busy schedule, and no time for romance.'
They added: 'Brad is focused on his kids, career and everything in his life, any romance with Jen is in the past and it will stay there. Brad wants to be friends with Jen. And he is. They definitely won't become a couple again. That's something that would be a very tough thing to navigate. Brad would not want things to end up bad again.'
The insider made it very clear that the actor is very happy with the kind of relationship they have at the moment.
That being said, chances that they would end up working together are definitely much bigger than getting back together, at this point.
In other words, longtime shippers of the former pair should give up hope because, as far as the source is concerned, Brad and Jennifer are a thing of the past.
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Basically any kind of data that cannot be replaced would count as business critical data.
The information could be lost through computer failures, fire or other natural disasters, theft or even human error. If you think about what could be lost from any of these factors, you can determine what data is critical to your business.


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Amazon Greenlights Original Toons 'Pete the Cat' & 'Costume Quest'
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Amazon has ordered two new animated titles for its Amazon Original Kids Series slate: Pete the...
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YouTubers Pull Off Live-Action 'Phineas and Ferb'
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Minnesotan recounts his role in designing Apollo spacecraft
Mike Moen
The Apollo 11 Saturn V space vehicle lifts off on July 16, 1969, with astronauts Neil Armstrong, Michael Collins and Buzz Aldrin aboard. During the eight-day mission, Armstrong and Aldrin descended to the the moon for 22 hours, including 2 1/2 hours outside the lunar module, while Collins orbited overhead in the command module.
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Saturday is the 50th anniversary of the first moon landing, when Apollo 11's Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin landed on the on the Sea of Tranquility.
One of the people who played a role in that mission is Minnesota resident Earle Kyle, a Twin Cities native who now lives in Rochester.
Kyle said his interest in space was sparked in the eighth grade in Minneapolis, when he read an article about the potential of humans traveling to Mars.
At that time, nothing — human or otherwise — had been launched into space.
"I was laughed at as being crazy (and told) it would never happen in my lifetime," he recalled, when he expressed interest in space exploration, and in particular sending humans to Mars.
But Kyle persevered, and while at the University of Minnesota he was able to connect with like-minded classmates. The experience he gained there drew the attention of people involved in the fledgling Apollo space program.
Astronaut Buzz Aldrin, lunar module pilot, walks on the surface of the moon during the Apollo 11 extravehicular activity.
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Kyle worked for Honeywell, and helped design some of the electrical and mechanical equipment on the spacecraft. He watched the launch of Apollo 11 in July 1969, and recalls it being "spectacular" to see.
Kyle was one of the few African-American aerospace engineers involved in the Apollo program, and for years he has worked to get more minority students and women involved in the aerospace field.
Kyle said the Apollo program was meant to be a springboard for further space exploration.
"Apollo really wasn't just about going to the moon," he said. "It was about testing out the hardware and the methods to make something much more important happen, and that's the thing that today's kids should live to see happen -- and that is actually setting human beings on the planet Mars.
"There's a kid out there — a black kid or a Hispanic kid or a woman — who's going to have the right moxie and the right smarts to make it happen. My goal is to try to live long enough to see it happen, and my boyhood dream come true."
Kyle recently spoke about his experience with MPR's Mike Moen; click on the audio player to listen to their conversation.


I went for a surf today on Anglesey, full in the knowledge that 70 years ago today many peoples fathers, grandfathers and great grandfathers, sons and uncles were poised to make one of the most audacious and dangerous pushes in the Second World War, when a multinational force attacked the beaches of Normandy on D-Day.
Whilst only a film, I still believe that the depiction of the initial landings in Save Private Ryan are probably as realistic as I want to ever witness. As today I stood on top of a sand dune looking out to sea and everything was in range of small arms fire. I can barely imagine what the devastation would have been for the invading force.
Yet 70 years ago, 150000 allied men attacked 50000 well entrenched and the loss of live was considerable. They did it so we didn't have to live under the fear of being the next nation annexed by Hilter. Who was busy trying to instigate his 'final solution'. It is almost not worth thinking what could have happened if our men had given an inch in that battle.
I like to think that me getting out the house and doing something that celebrates our freedom was in a way, just that, a celebration. So this weekend get out and do something with the freedom that those soldier sacrificed everything for you to have.
I was also lucky enough to have the opportunity to write about one small part of that D-Day machine in this months Climber Magazine. When I look back at the Cliff Assault Wing of the Royal Marines, that were stood ready if required during the landing but were never deployed in anger. It was a real privilege to look into their history and tell a small part of their story.
So I received an email from Ian Lloyd-Jones saying he had removed a 'dangerous flake' from Plastic Soldiers on the Skyline Buttress. Unfortunately he damaged the first 5 bolts of the routes in the process. He has since gone away with work so until he comes back or someone goes up there to replace them I would give the route a wide birth.
So avoid that route until it is sorted out, see the fixed gear report for the latest information. Although I doubt it will be sorted anytime soon.
Before you ask why I am not going up there with the drill, I have some work coming up and more importantly have arranged to do stuff like climb and surf for myself with some friend over the next few days. So I don't have the time to drop everything and do it in the immediate future.
You'd also be amazed at how many people come up to me in the street and tell me 'You need to replace this bolt'. It can kind of sound like they are putting me on the spot, like it is my personal responsibility to climbers to do the work now. I think I spent 12 days up the quarries in March/April replacing some lower off and replacing the odd bolt here and there.
A full list the work we have done and what needs doing can be found on this link on Bolt on the Slate.
So yes I do volunteer my time to replace bolts, I do it when I am not working, in my own time and on under my own terms.
I have trained up a few people in replacing bolts and I am more than willing to train more people up IF they are going to get involved with actually sorting out the lower offs in the quarries and replacing any dodgy bolts.
I have had a great few days that has revolved around a bit of writing, taking some photos, posing for photos and of course some climbing as well.
It started with a day trip to the Lake District which was nice, although only did a little bit of Bouldering. It was a long day and I managed to get back for a few drinks in the evening. This meant that the next day when I met a friend I was feeling a little worse for wear.
Unfortunately just as I met him, I got a call from David Simmonite who wanted to grab some photos for an article I have written for Climber. We posed on around 5 or 6 routes during the day. So hopefully we got enough routes done.
I also chatted to Dave about the next addition of the magazine, one which I am really proud to be a part of. As there are a few things I have put together. First off there is a Cloggy Special, 16 pages of cloggy goodness. I have written an early history and Caff has written about all the latest going ons and hard routes. Jim Curran also interviews the legend that is Joe Brown about his exploits on Cloggy. Sounds great, and apparently I make it onto the cover, although like many covers I have been on, it is belaying someone else!
My other piece is going to be very topical given that this June it is a big anniversary of the D-Day landings. As I take a look back at the Royal Marines Cliff Assault Wing and look at how they affected the development of West Penwith in Cornwall. There might even be an Evolution of Climbing Gear article by me as well. Been really good fun putting these pieces together, with one eye on the climbing and another of the unique history of each. So keep an eye for next months magazine.
In between I have found time to climb, with a climbing wall session in yesterdays rain and a couple of routes in the Oakover Area of Tremadog and then back via the Cromlech Boulders.


We are located in the beautiful Umbrian countryside about 25 minutes outside of Assisi, Italy. Directions are below. Come by for a visit – say hello and enjoy the art in our gallery. Come for a weekend workshop and experience the ecstasy of flowing creativity – come for a 5 or 7 intensive and dive deeply – or come for an extended period of time – a personal retreat, sabbatical or artist in residency. Meals and accommodations are a walk away.
We are located on SS444 midway between Assisi and Gualdo Tadino. You can rent cars at the Perugia Airport, or at the Assisi train station (Hertz).
The nearest airport is Perugia [PEG], however, this airport is not accessible by train and fares tend to be higher as it is a small terminal. If you fly into Perugia, you can arrange to have someone pick you up for approximately 40€.
You can also fly into Rome [FCO or CIA], Florence [FLR] or Pisa [PSA] airports and take a train to Assisi; all airports should be accessible by train. Prices and time varies but it is generally a 2 to 4 hour train ride from any of those airports. www.kayak.com is a good site to check for cheap airfare.
You can find train tickets and schedules on trenitalia.com (train schedules are only available two weeks in advance). From the Assisi train station you will either have to take a bus or we can arrange for someone from the Academy to pick you up for 30€.
There is a bus from the Assisi train station (actually located in the city of Santa Maria Degli Angeli) that runs to Piazza Matteoti in Assisi (bus #?). Tickets are approx 1.50€ and can be purchased in the cafe inside of the Assisi train station. From Piazza MAtteoti there is a bus to Gualdo Tadino for 3€ that runs twice a day, at 2pm and 4pm.


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Kelly Engineering – "Shane and I weren't actually scared of growth, but we were scared of telling the employees 'we are going to double our business in three years' when we weren't sure how we'd do it! But now we're confident about our strategy – and we're executing it."
Kelly Engineering
Kelly Engineering, located near Booleroo Centre in regional South Australia, was founded 30 years ago. The company produces the Kelly Tillage system and the Kelly Smoother – farm machinery that enhance soil structure and health. In 2002, Shane Kelly took over the role of Managing Director from his father.
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Shane visited several agricultural regions in the USA with adipex
, doing on-site research and exploring export opportunities. He found a clear demand for Kelly Engineering's tillage equipment, so the company began exporting and experienced steady growth. In 2013, Calvin Stead was brought into the company as a consultant to help develop a more efficient supply chain. Calvin joined Kelly Engineering full time as the CEO in 2014.
The company was growing, but in order to achieve sustained growth, Shane and Calvin had to become more strategic about which markets to move into, and in what order.
In a family business, it can be difficult to trust people outside the family to make decisions, especially about strategy, growth, and finances. But Shane felt that it was important to bring Calvin and several other members of the Kelly team to the Australian Centre for sildigra. During the Growth Modules they tested their theories, plans and ideas about growing the company, and then worked together, as a team, to develop a three-year growth plan for Kelly Engineering.
"We were concerned that we might be going in the wrong direction, so we used the three Growth Modules as a way to test our direction, approach, and goals for the business."
The Growth Modules helped Kelly Engineering define how much and what kind of growth it could achieve. Shane and Calvin had been quite conservative in their estimates of the company's growth potential, and during the modules the team discovered that the market opportunity was much larger than they had estimated. However, in order to capitalise on the opportunity, Shane, Calvin and the team needed to learn how to lead and manage a much larger company.
Although the company had been successful in Australia, international expansion in America and Europe required Shane and Calvin to rethink their approach and research how business is done in these new markets. Growth meant that Kelly Engineering had to change from thinking and acting like a small, regional company to a large, globally-focused company. To adequately service the demands of these markets, Kelly Engineering had to adopt demand driven supply chain methodologies to be able to continue its rapid growth rate. Their new international customers expected high levels of quality and faster delivery times, which meant that Shane and Calvin had to begin manufacturing in the USA.
During the Growth Modules, Shane and Calvin gained a better understanding of how to sell and distribute to global markets, and how to manage cash flow when entering new markets. They realised that if they were going to operate in multiple markets, they'd need to modify their business structure and procedures to reflect differences in distribution, marketing, timelines, and payments. But their biggest learning was that they needed to change their mind-set.
"One of our biggest takeaways from the program was recognising how timid we were regarding our growth. We were being super, super conservative. Once we started to quantify the market opportunity, and considered what doubling looked like, we asked ourselves the question, "Given that we have been growing, what needs to happen for us to be able to double in three years?"
They shared their growth plans with existing team members and recruited new talent where needed. Some employees were resistant to change and hesitant to embrace the new growth plan for Kelly Engineering. Others were fearful of losing what had been built. Shane and Calvin had to determine whether each employee had the desire and/or capacity to grow with the business, and make personnel changes, as required.
Since taking part in AUCBG's Growth Modules, Kelly Engineering has enjoyed strong growth in its exports, has successfully entered new markets in Africa and Europe, and has expanded its exports in the USA; growing by 54% year on year from the 2017 Financial Year to the 2018 Financial Year. The company now has a global workforce to support expansion in each of these locations.
Having weathered the 2014 global commodity crash, the company has since grown 19 percent per annum, and now exports into 20 different countries. Current take up rates in the US alone mean that Kelly Engineering will need to bring ten new dealers on board every year, effectively doubling in three years.
The company is also continuing its emphasis in research and development, and looking to invest $1 million in new facilities and equipment at Booleroo Centre, which is expected to develop a pipeline of new products over the next ten years for its major markets.
"We've grown profitably, we've grown numbers of employees, and all of the metrics are up, and all while managing cash flow, which has been the most exciting part."
Thanks to the Growth Modules, Kelly Engineering has been able to realise its growth potential.
"Shane and I weren't actually scared of growth, but we were scared of telling the employees 'we are going to double our business in three years' when we weren't sure how we'd do it! But now we're confident about our strategy – and we're executing it."
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The Wagonmaster is a larger-than-life size figure of a man attired in western clothing. He is sitting on a horse with a gun placed across the saddle. The man is pointing in a westerly direction. The sculpture sits on a very large limestone rock. There is a crack in the right rear hoof of the horse. The artist used his own face as a model. At the base of the statue are button activated recordings that tell the story of the Wagon Master and the Battle of Westport.
God slumbers in the rock He breathes in the plant He dreams in the animal He awakens in man – An Indian Proverb.


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Fritz beats Berrettini as USA win inaugural United Cup
SYDNEY: World number nine Taylor Fritz battled past Italian Matteo Berrettini with a powerhouse performance to steer the United States to the inaugural mixed teams United Cup title in Sydney on Sunday.
Frances Tiafoe and Jessica Pegula both won their singles rubbers to give their country a 2-0 lead in the best-of-five tie with Fritz delivering victory in winning 7-6 (7/4), 7-6 (8/6).
"It's amazing for the team to win this event, we came in with really high hopes," said Fritz.
"Really happy to be in the position to clinch the match. The emotions when you win are amazing. We had a lot of team bonding this week," he added. "When we combine the guys and girls from the US we are so deep through the rankings it just makes team so much stronger."
A dominant United States crushed the Iga Swiatek-led Poland 5-0 to make the decider of the new tournament — which began with 18 nations playing round robin matches in Perth, Brisbane and Sydney — while Italy outgunned Stefanos Tsitsipas's Greece 4-1.
Fritz constantly put pressure on the Berrettini serve, earning four break points on his first two service games, but all were saved.
Despite the American being in charge from the baseline, it went to a first set tiebreak where he got two decisive early breaks to move 3-0 ahead before closing out the set. Fritz again created a series of break points in the second set, but Berrettini hung on and it again went to a tiebreak where he again prevailed.
Women's world number three Pegula, who burst into the top 10 in 2022 by winning the WTA 1000 Guadalajara tournament, stormed home 6-4, 6-2 against Martina Trevisan.
Tiafoe then surged through the first set 6-2 against Lorenzo Musetti before the Italian retired due to a right shoulder injury.
"Definitely very relieved, first match of the day, first match of the final," said Pegula. "Martina is playing great, she's a fighter, I feel like she's thriving on the atmosphere with the fans and her team and really hard to beat someone like that."
Trevisan stunned world number six Maria Sakkari in a gripping three-hour encounter on Friday, and her confidence was high.
But Pegula was also in red-hot form, toppling world number one Swiatek for the first time in the semifinals. She came out firing against Trevisan, racing to a 3-0 lead after breaking the Italian's opening serve.
Trevisan showed the fighting qualities that helped her beat Sakkari to claw back, converting a break point in the fifth game and holding serve to get it back on level terms. — AFP


Old Course St. Andrews Tee Times. Guaranteed tee times for select dates.
We will tailor the accommodation options and transport to your budget and preferences. Flying in and out of Edinburgh or Glasgow Airport is typical for a golf vacation to Scotland.
A number of other great Scottish courses to compliment the above selection would include; Kingsbarns, Royal Dornoch, Royal Aberdeen and hidden gems such as Cruden Bay, Machrihanish Dunes and Old Machrihanish.
Advance planning of at least 12-18 months is recommended for the Old Course St. Andrews and Muirfield.
It is challenging to take golf carts on many courses in Scotland including links courses. This generally requires you have a medical certificate indicating requirement for use. The cart will be driven by a caddy typically. If you prefer to ride when golfing we can put an itinerary together allowing for use of golf carts and many of the courses in our portfolio.
Arrive Glasgow or Edinburgh Airport where you driver will be waiting or collect your rental car. Drive southwest to the Ayrshire coast where you will base for 3 nights.
Having hosted the Open 24 times, Prestwick is second in the all time charts of hosts for the Open. It is living monument to history and a step-back in time both on the course and in the clubhouse where if time allows, you should take a tour.
Founded in 1878, the home of the iconic "Postage Stamp" par-3 8th hole. Troon has hosted the Open Championship nine times (with 6 of those winners coming from the USA). Its most recent tournament was in 2016 when Henrik Stenson prevailed in his epic battle with Phil Mickelson.
Superbly situated on the Ayrshire Coast, with striking views across the Irish Sea, Trump Turnberry, A Luxury Collection Resort, Scotland offers championship golf and an ESPA spa. Turnberry is home to the iconic Ailsa Championship Golf Course; famous for the "Duel in the Sun" in 1977 between Watson and Nicklaus and a firm favourite of our clients.
After golf today, transfer east to St. Andrews in Fife.
Today you will play the venue of the 2018 Open - Carnoustie Golf Links. The course is located near Dundee - around 40 minutes from St. Andrews. Famous for Hogan's Alley and one of the hardest finishes in Championship golf - just ask Mr. Jean Van de Velde!
Considered the main feature of the Home of Golf - The Old Course St. Andrews is the holy-grail and most sought-after tee-time in golf. Links Golf Ireland is an Authorized Old Course St. Andrews Provider. The 1st tee, 17th "Road Hole" and 18th all stir memories of iconic moments in golf - how will you fare there?
The Honourable Company of Edinburgh Golfers, or Muirfield to you and I, is one of the oldest clubs in all of golf.
Today Muirfield is a renowned host to major championships amateur and professional, international and national, men and ladies. Eleven Amateur Championships have been played over the course and 16 Open Championships.
All good things must come to an end...unfortunately! Time to begin the process for your next trip to the Britain, Ireland or beyond.
Due to a number of variables, the cost for this tour is flexible and will be determined once we create a customized tour proposal for your group.


Start with a good base. As the foundation for the bed, the mattress is one of the most important elements for ensuring a good night's rest. While one mattress won't fit all, researchers have found that a medium to firm mattress tends to help reduce back pain better than a softer one. Test out mattresses in a store by trying each one for at least 10-15 minutes, and bring along your pillow to better replicate the way you actually sleep. Don't forget to replace your mattress every eight years.
Weave the perfect cocoon. Optimal room temperature for sleep is somewhere between 55-75 degrees Fahrenheit so you'll want to have something soft and snugly to cuddle up in. Natural fibers usually breathe better so you don't overheat, plus they tend to have fewer allergens and be more eco-friendly. Our favorite is long staple Egyptian cotton.
Protect perfection. Beds collect a lot of dust and other unwanted particles, but adding a mattress protector – which, unlike a mattress, can be thrown in the wash – helps keep your bed as clean as possible. Protectors also add another layer between you and the mattress, so you're less likely to feel the quilting and tufts through the sheets.
Top it off. Some mattresses come with a topper installed, but if yours doesn't, you may want to consider one for added comfort, as toppers are made to mold to the shape of your body and provide extra support. To prolong the life of your topper, be sure to cover it with a mattress protector.
Use your head. When shopping for a new a pillow, choose one that will hold your head in neutral alignment: squarely between your shoulders, not too far forward, not too far backward. Although some people prefer synthetic pillows due to allergy reasons, studies show that down or feather pillows may pose no greater risk. Memory foam pillows have become increasingly popular these days due to how they adjust to the shape of your body as you move throughout the night. Because of the amount of use our pillows get, replace yours every 12-18 months.
The perfect sheet. Is there anything more viscerally relaxing than slipping into a set of soft linens? If so, we've yet to find it, so make sure that your sheets are inviting to the touch and you'll sleep like a baby.


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The Protective Function of Human C-reactive Protein in Mouse Models of Streptococcus pneumoniae Infection
Author(s): Alok Agrawal, Madathilparambil V. Suresh, Sanjay K. Singh, Donald A. Ferguson Jr.. Department of Pharmacology, P. O. Box 70577, East Tennessee State University, Johnson City, TN 37614, USA.
Journal Name: Endocrine, Metabolic & Immune Disorders - Drug Targets
Volume 8 , Issue 4 , 2008
DOI : 10.2174/187153008786848321
Human C-reactive protein (CRP), injected intravenously into mice or produced inside mice by a human transgene, protects mice from death following administration of lethal numbers of Streptococcus pneumoniae. The protective effect of CRP is due to reduction in the concentration of bacteria in the blood. The exact mechanism of CRP-dependent killing of pneumococci and the partners of CRP in this process are yet to be defined. The current efforts to determine the mechanism of action of CRP in mice are directed by four known in vitro functions of CRP: 1. the ability of pneumococcal C-polysaccharide-complexed CRP to activate complement pathways, 2. the ability of CRP to bind to Fcγ receptors on phagocytic cells, 3. the ability of CRP to bind to immobilized complement regulator protein factor H which can also be present on pneumococci, and, 4. the ability of CRP to interact with dendritic cells. CRP-treated dendritic cells may well be as host-defensive as CRP alone. An interesting condition for the protective function of CRP is that CRP must be given to mice within a few hours of the administration of pneumococci. CRP does not protect mice if given later, suggesting that CRP works prophylactically but not as a treatment for infection. However, full knowledge of CRP may lead to the development of CRP-based treatment strategies to control pneumococcal infection. Also, because CRP deficiency in humans has not yet been reported, it becomes important to investigate the deficiency of the mechanism of action of CRP in CRP-positive individuals.
Keywords: C-reactive protein, complement system, dendritic cells, factor H, Fcγ receptors, lectin pathway, phagocytosis, phosphocholine, pneumococci
Endocrine, Metabolic & Immune Disorders - Drug Targets
Title: The Protective Function of Human C-reactive Protein in Mouse Models of Streptococcus pneumoniae Infection
VOLUME: 8	ISSUE: 4
Author(s):Alok Agrawal, Madathilparambil V. Suresh, Sanjay K. Singh and Donald A. Ferguson Jr.
Affiliation:Department of Pharmacology, P. O. Box 70577, East Tennessee State University, Johnson City, TN 37614, USA.
Keywords:C-reactive protein, complement system, dendritic cells, factor H, Fcγ receptors, lectin pathway, phagocytosis, phosphocholine, pneumococci
Abstract: Human C-reactive protein (CRP), injected intravenously into mice or produced inside mice by a human transgene, protects mice from death following administration of lethal numbers of Streptococcus pneumoniae. The protective effect of CRP is due to reduction in the concentration of bacteria in the blood. The exact mechanism of CRP-dependent killing of pneumococci and the partners of CRP in this process are yet to be defined. The current efforts to determine the mechanism of action of CRP in mice are directed by four known in vitro functions of CRP: 1. the ability of pneumococcal C-polysaccharide-complexed CRP to activate complement pathways, 2. the ability of CRP to bind to Fcγ receptors on phagocytic cells, 3. the ability of CRP to bind to immobilized complement regulator protein factor H which can also be present on pneumococci, and, 4. the ability of CRP to interact with dendritic cells. CRP-treated dendritic cells may well be as host-defensive as CRP alone. An interesting condition for the protective function of CRP is that CRP must be given to mice within a few hours of the administration of pneumococci. CRP does not protect mice if given later, suggesting that CRP works prophylactically but not as a treatment for infection. However, full knowledge of CRP may lead to the development of CRP-based treatment strategies to control pneumococcal infection. Also, because CRP deficiency in humans has not yet been reported, it becomes important to investigate the deficiency of the mechanism of action of CRP in CRP-positive individuals.
Alok Agrawal, Madathilparambil V. Suresh, Sanjay K. Singh and Donald A. Ferguson Jr., " The Protective Function of Human C-reactive Protein in Mouse Models of Streptococcus pneumoniae Infection", Endocrine, Metabolic & Immune Disorders - Drug Targets (2008) 8: 231. https://doi.org/10.2174/187153008786848321
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The Phoenix Mills Ltd signs agreement with GIC affiliate for few assets
The Phoenix Mills Limited ("PML or Company") and its subsidiaries, Offbeat Developers Private limited ('ODPL'), Graceworks Realty and Leisure Private limited ('GRLPL') and Vamona Developers Private limited ('VDPL') ('hereinafter ODPL, GRLPL and VDPL are together referred to as PML Subsidiaries'), have jointly signed a non-binding Term-sheet with an affiliate of GIC Private limited ('GIC'), for formation and development of a strategic retail-led mixed use platform ("Proposed Transaction"). The Proposed Transaction is subject to execution of definitive agreements by the parties and fulfilment of conditions as may be applicable from time to time.
PML will contribute the following retail assets : Phoenix Marketcity Mumbai and Phoenix Marketcity Pune and the following commercial assets: Art Guild House, Phoenix Paragon Plaza and Centrium, Mumbai as a part of the platform. Together these assets, which are held by the PML Subsidiaries, constitute a retail gross leasable area ('GLA') of approximately 2.33 million square feet ('msf') and office GLA of approximately 1.03 msf, aggregating to GLA of 3.36 msf with FY20 net operating income ('NOI') of approximately Rs. 3.70 bn.
PML's asset contributions are indicatively valued at an approximate enterprise value of Rs.56 bn - Rs.57 bn, subject to due diligence and adjustments, if any. GIC will invest in the PML Subsidiaries by way of a combination of primary infusion and secondary purchase of equity shares. Subject to mutually agreed terms and conditions between the parties, GIC will initially acquire an equity stake of 26%; the parties to the transaction may mutually agree for GIC to further increase its stake up to 35% within a 12 month period from the closing of the Proposed Transaction.
The proceeds from the proposed transaction are intended to be utilized as growth capital for further expansion and acquisition of greenfield, brownfield, operational and/or distressed mall opportunities. Parties may consider various options to monetize this platform, including by way of a REIT, over a three to five-year period from the closing of the Proposed Transaction.
Shares of The Phoenix Mills Ltd was last trading in BSE at Rs.689.5 as compared to the previous close of Rs. 682.55. The total number of shares traded during the day was 14607 in over 1545 trades.
The stock hit an intraday high of Rs. 703.05 and intraday low of 671.95. The net turnover during the day was Rs. 10109141.


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The first attempt by Tony Blair to import mayoral contexts to enliven democracy, looks as if it is going to be uncomfortably lively for him.
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Alan Travis and Ewen MacAskill Tuesday November 16, 1999 The Guardian
Ken Livingstone's bid to become the first directly elected mayor of London now appears unstoppable as long as his name appears on the ballot paper next May - and it will make little difference to the outcome whether he stands as the Labour candidate or as an independent candidate, according to the latest Guardian/ICM opinion poll.
The survey shows that the first month of campaigning by his main rival for the Labour nomination, Frank Dobson, has actually seen support for the former health secretary slip to such an extent that he is now trailing in third place in the affections of London Labour voters behind Glenda Jackson. He has failed even to gain the backing of the 7% of Labour voters prepared to support Trevor Phillips before he withdrew to become Mr Dobson's running mate.
The poll's findings come as Labour's selection panel meets to decide which candidates can fight for the Labour nomination for mayor.
The ICM poll shows that if Mr Livingstone is Labour's official candidate next May he will crush the Conservative prospect, Lord Archer of Weston-super-Mare, winning the contest on the first round with 63% of the vote to 25%, with the Liberal Democrats' Susan Kramer in third place with 12%.
It also shows that if the former leader of the Greater London Council stands as an independent and it becomes a four-cornered contest between Dobson, Archer, Kramer and Livingstone then Tony Blair's choice, the former health secretary, faces the danger of being pushed into a humiliating third place and being left out of the run-off.
The poll shows that even as an independent Mr Livingstone would be within a whisker of winning the contest outright with 49% of first preference votes. The run-off will be conducted by the supplementary vote system which would see the second preferences of third- and fourth-placed candidates transferred to the top two candidates. In this scenario Mr Livingstone would beat the second-placed Lord Archer hands down by 72% to 28% in such a second round. However, commentators expect he would sustain serious political damage in the process of quitting Labour.
The survey shows that Mr Dobson could win the battle if Mr Livingstone's name is not on the ballot paper next May. In a straight contest between Dobson, Archer and Kramer, the former health secretary would win. The first round results would give Dobson 44%, Archer 38% and Kramer 17%. When the Liberal Democrats' second preferences are redistributed Dobson comes through by 55% to 45% after the second round.
The difficulties facing Frank Dobson highlighted by the poll underlines why the selection panel will be keen to secure a "loyalty oath" promising Mr Livingstone will not stand if beaten by Mr Dobson in the more finely-balanced electoral college. It will also ask all candidates to abide by the eventual Labour manifesto, which will further turn the screw on Mr Livingstone, as he will find it difficult to agree with the proposals for a public/private partnership for London Underground.
Mr Livingstone yesterday declared he was ready to take a loyalty oath - but made it clear that would not prevent him disagreeing with the Labour leadership if he saw fit. "What do you have MPs for? If all we are supposed to do is simply rubber-stamp whatever the Government brings forward, then you could get rid of us all and save an awful lot of money."
With Dobson so far behind in the polls, Millbank is also looking at extending the party ballot into January in order to give him a chance to gain ground.
The poll shows that compared with a similar ICM survey for the Evening Standard published on October 15 Mr Livingstone's support amongst Labour voters has risen by three points to 53%. Despite the withdrawal of Trevor Phillips to become his running mate as deputy mayor, Frank Dobson's support has slipped from 15% to 14%. Glenda Jackson now enjoys the backing of 18% of London Labour voters - up three points from a month ago.
But the biggest shift in opinion in the past month has been amongst those willing to back Mr Livingstone as an independent if he stands in a four-cornered contest with Dobson, Archer and Kramer. In this situation Livingstone's vote has surged six points, up from 43% to 49%, and he has taken support equally from both Mr Dobson and Lord Archer.
• ICM Research interviewed a random sample of 1,003 people aged over 18 by telephone between November 11 and 14 1999. Interviews were conducted throughout London and the results have been weighted to be representative of all people living in the area.


There is a big tragedy going on in Africa! Almost all of Africa is affected but the biggest particular tragedy is affecting the Democratic Republic of the Congo(in the article furthermore referred to as "Congo"), emerging from the former Belgian Congo. When Western media are turning on it, they almost entirely portray this as the result of African barbarism. But it´s rather the result of globalized capitalist imperialist barbarism and the greed of the West as such and the US Power Elite in particular, transmitted by the US governments! A system is perpetuated designed to sacrifice a country in the heart of Africa to Western progress and mobility, and in the end to the mounting wealth of a few dozens of people destroying not only Africa but the world!
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SECTION 1. CONGRESSIONAL CONSENT
The Congress consents to the Emergency Management Assistance Compact entered into by Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Louisiana, Maryland, Mississippi, Missouri, Oklahoma, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Virginia, and West Virginia. The compact reads substantially as follows: Emergency Management Assistance Compact
ARTICLE I: PURPOSE AND AUTHORITIES
This compact is made and entered into by and between the participating member states which enact this compact, hereinafter called party states. For the purposes of this compact, the term `states' is taken to mean the several states, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, the District of Columbia, and all U. S. territorial possessions.
The purpose of this compact is to provide for mutual assistance between the states entering into this compact in managing any emergency disaster that is duly declared by the Governor of the affected state, whether arising from natural disaster, technological hazard, man-made disaster, civil emergency aspects of resources shortages, community disorders, insurgency, or enemy attack.
This compact shall also provide for mutual cooperation in emergency-related exercises, testing, or other training activities using equipment and personnel simulating performance of any aspect of the giving and receiving of aid by party states or subdivisions of party states during emergencies, such actions occurring outside actual declared emergency periods. Mutual assistance in this compact may include the use of the states' National Guard forces, either in accordance with the National Guard Mutual Assistance Compact or by mutual agreement between states.
ARTICLE II: General Implementation
Each party state entering into this compact recognizes that many emergencies transcend political jurisdictional boundaries and that intergovernmental coordination is essential in managing these and other emergencies under this compact. Each state further recognizes that there will be emergencies which require immediate access and present procedures to apply outside resources to make a prompt and effective response to such an emergency. This is because few, if any, individual states have all the resources they may need in all types of emergencies or the capability of delivering resources to areas where emergencies exist.
The prompt, full, and effective utilization of resources of the participating states, including any resources on hand or available from the federal government or any other source, that are essential to the safety, care, and welfare of the people in the event of any emergency or disaster declared by a party state, shall be the underlying principle on which all articles of this compact shall be understood.
On behalf of the Governor of each state participating in the compact, the legally designated state official who is assigned responsibility for emergency management will be responsible for formulation of the appropriate interstate mutual aid plans and procedures necessary to implement this compact.
ARTICLE III: PARTY STATE RESPONSIBILITIES
A. It shall be the responsibility of each party state to formulate procedural plans and programs for interstate cooperation in the performance of the responsibilities listed in this article. In formulating such plans, and in carrying them out, the party states, insofar as practical, shall
Review individual state hazards analyses and, to the extent reasonably possible, determine all those potential emergencies the party states might jointly suffer, whether due to natural disaster, technological hazard, man-made disaster, emergency aspects of resources shortages, civil disorders, insurgency, or enemy attack;
Review party states' individual emergency plans and develop a plan which will determine the mechanism for the interstate management and provision of assistance concerning any potential emergency;
Develop interstate procedures to fill any identified gaps and to resolve any identified inconsistencies or overlaps in existing or developed plans
Assist in warning communities adjacent to or crossing the state boundaries;
Protect and assure uninterrupted delivery of services, medicines, water, food, energy and fuel, search and rescue, and critical lifeline equipment, services, and resources, both human and material;
Inventory and set procedures for the interstate loan and delivery of human and material resources, together with procedures for reimbursement or forgiveness; and
Provide, to the extent authorized by law, for temporary suspension of any statutes or ordinances that restrict the implementation of the above responsibilities.
B. The authorized representative of a party state may request assistance to another party state by contacting the authorized representative of that state. The provisions of this compact shall only apply to requests for assistance made by and to authorized representatives. Requests may be verbal or in writing. If verbal, the request shall be confirmed in writing within thirty days of the verbal request. Requests shall provide the following information:
A description of the emergency service function for which assistance is needed, including, but not limited to, fire services, law enforcement, emergency medical, transportation, communications, public works and engineering, building, inspection, planning and information assistance, mass care, resource support, health and medical services, and search and rescue;
The amount and type of personnel, equipment, materials and supplies needed, and a reasonable estimate of the length of time they will be needed; and
The specific place and time for staging of the assisting party's response and a point of contact at that location.
C. There shall be frequent consultation between state officials who have assigned emergency management responsibilities and other appropriate representatives of the party states with affected jurisdictions and the United States Government, with free exchange of information, plans, and resource records relating to emergency capabilities.
ARTICLE IV: LIMITATIONS
Any party state requested to render mutual aid or conduct exercises and training for mutual aid shall take such action as is necessary to provide and make available the resources covered by this compact in accordance with the terms hereof; provided that it is understood that the state rendering aid may withhold resources to the extent necessary to provide reasonable protection for such state.
Each party state shall afford to the emergency forces of any party state, while operating within its state limits under the terms and conditions of this compact, the same powers, except that of arrest unless specifically authorized by the receiving state, duties, rights, and privileges as are afforded forces of the state in which they are performing emergency services. Emergency forces will continue under the command and control of their regular leaders, but the organizational units will come under the operational control of the emergency services authorities of the state receiving assistance. These conditions may be activated, as needed, only subsequent to a declaration of a state emergency or disaster by the governor of the party state that is to receive assistance or upon commencement of exercises or training for mutual aid and shall continue so long as the exercises or training for mutual aid are in progress, the state of emergency or disaster remains in effect, or loaned resources remain in the receiving state, whichever is longer.
ARTICLE V: LICENSE AND PERMITS
Whenever any person holds a license, certificate, or other permit issued by any state party to the compact evidencing the meeting of qualifications for professional, mechanical, or other skills, and when such assistance is requested by the receiving party state, such person shall be deemed licensed, certified, or permitted by the state requesting assistance to render aid involving such skill to meet a declared emergency or disaster, subject to such limitations and conditions as the Governor of the requesting state may prescribe by executive order or otherwise.
ARTICLE VI: LIABILITY
Officers or employees of a party state rendering aid in another state pursuant to this compact shall be considered agents of the requesting state for tort liability and immunity purposes. No party state or its officers or employees rendering aid in another state pursuant to this compact shall be liable on account of any act or omission in good faith on the part of such forces while so engaged or on account of the maintenance or use of any equipment or supplies in connection therewith. Good faith in this article shall not include willful misconduct, gross negligence, or recklessness.
ARTICLE VII: SUPPLEMENTARY AGREEMENTS
Inasmuch as it is probable that the pattern and detail of the machinery for mutual aid among two or more states may differ from that among the states that are party hereto, this compact contains elements of a broad base common to all states, and nothing herein shall preclude any state entering into supplementary agreements with another state or affect any other agreements already in force between states. Supplementary agreements may comprehend, but shall not be limited to, provisions for evacuation and reception of injured and other persons and the exchange of medical, fire, police, public utility, reconnaissance, welfare, transportation and communications personnel, and equipment and supplies.
ARTICLE VIII: COMPENSATION
Each party state shall provide for the payment of compensation and death benefits to injured members of the emergency forces of that state and representatives of deceased members of such forces in case such members sustain injuries or are killed while rendering aid pursuant to this compact, in the same manner and on the same terms as if the injury or death were sustained within their own state.
ARTICLE IX: REIMBURSEMENT
Any party state rendering aid in another state pursuant to this compact shall be reimbursed by the party state receiving such aid for any loss or damage to or expense incurred in the operation of any equipment and the provision of any service in answering a request for aid and for the costs incurred in connection with such requests; provided, that any aiding party state may assume in whole or in part such loss, damage, expense, or other cost, or may loan such equipment or donate such services to the receiving party state without charge or cost; and provided further, that any two or more party states may enter into supplementary agreements establishing a different allocation of costs among those states. Article VIII expenses shall not be reimbursable under this article.
ARTICLE X: EVACUATION
Plans for the orderly evacuation and interstate reception of portions of the civilian population as the result of any emergency or disaster of sufficient proportions to so warrant, shall be worked out and maintained between the party states and the emergency management services directors of the various jurisdictions where any type of incident requiring evacuations might occur. Such plans shall be put into effect by request of the state from which evacuees come and shall include the manner of transporting such evacuees, the number of evacuees to be received in different areas, the manner in which food, clothing, housing, and medical care will be provided, the registration of the evacuees, the providing of facilities for the notification of relatives or friends, and the forwarding of such evacuees to other areas or the bringing in of additional materials, supplies, and all other relevant factors. Such plans shall provide that the party state receiving evacuees and the party state from which the evacuees come shall mutually agree as to reimbursement of out-of-pocket expenses incurred in receiving and caring for such evacuees, for expenditures for transportation, food, clothing, medicines, and medical care, and like items. Such expenditures shall be reimbursed as agreed by the party state from which the evacuees come.
After the termination of the emergency or disaster, the party state from which the evacuees come shall assume the responsibility for the ultimate support of repatriation of such evacuees.
ARTICLE XI: IMPLEMENTATION
A. This compact shall become effective immediately upon its enactment into law by any two states. Thereafter, this compact shall become effective as to any other state upon enactment by such state.
B. Any party state may withdraw from this compact by enacting a statute repealing the same, but no such withdrawal shall take effect until thirty days after the Governor of the withdrawing state has given notice in writing of such withdrawal to the Governors of all other party states. Such action shall not relieve the withdrawing state from obligations assumed hereunder prior to the effective date of withdrawal.
C. Duly authenticated copies of this compact and of such supplementary agreements as may be entered into shall, at the time of their approval, be deposited with each of the party states and with the Federal Emergency Management Agency and other appropriate agencies of the United States Government.
ARTICLE XII: VALIDITY
This compact shall be construed to effectuate the purposes stated in Article I. If any provision of this compact is declared unconstitutional, or the applicability thereof to any person or circumstances is held invalid, the constitutionality of the remainder of this compact and the applicability thereof to other persons and circumstances shall not be affected.
ARTICLE XIII: ADDITIONAL PROVISIONS
Nothing in this compact shall authorize or permit the use of military force by the National Guard of a state at any place outside that state in any emergency for which the President is authorized by law to call into federal service the militia, or for any purpose for which the use of the Army or the Air Force would in the absence of express statutory authorization be prohibited under Sec. 1385 of Title 18 of the United States Code.
SEC. 2. RIGHT TO ALTER, AMEND, OR REPEAL
The right to alter, amend, or repeal this joint resolution is hereby expressly reserved. The consent granted by this joint resolution shall—
(1) not be construed as impairing or in any manner affecting any right or jurisdiction of the United States in and over the subject of the compact;
(2) not be construed as consent to the National Guard Mutual Assistance Compact;
(3) be construed as understanding that the first paragraph of Article II of the compact provides that emergencies will require procedures to provide immediate access to existing resources to make a prompt and effective response;
(4) not be construed as providing authority in Article III A.7. that does not otherwise exist for the suspension of statutes or ordinances;
(5) be construed as understanding that Article III C. does not impose any affirmative obligation to exchange information, plans, and resource records on the United States or any party which has not entered into the compact; and
(6) be construed as understanding that Article XIII does not affect the authority of the President over the National Guard provided by article I of the Constitution and title 10 of the United States Code.
SEC. 3. CONSTRUCTION AND SEVERABILITY
It is intended that the provisions of this compact shall be reasonably and liberally construed to effectuate the purposes thereof. If any part or application of this compact, or legislation enabling the compact, is held invalid, the remainder of the compact or its application to other situations or persons shall not be affected.
SEC. 4. INCONSISTENCY OF LANGUAGE
The validity of this compact shall not be affected by any insubstantial difference in its form or language as adopted by the States.
Approved October 19, 1996.
CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 142 (1996):
Sept. 24, considered and passed House
Oct. 3, considered and passed Senate. (U.S., 1996).
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Is part of this missing?
I ask because I heard no mention of either "gun", or "gun free school act", nor even "the commerce clause" — which is what this is about.
It's a finding that I am familiar with as an educator but didn't know the name of the case, and didn't recognize it from the video.
I hate being critical, but when there isn't enough for me to recognize a case in my field, a case I know exists and a finding that I am familiar with, there is a lack of academic rigor in the curricular device (i.e. video clip).
But I will state this a different way — I ask the law professors: if you were to ask what this case was on an exam, and the answer consisted solely of the facts presented here, would you give credit for it? And why not???
On the high school level, I might give one (of five) points to a student who accurately discussed the RBG/SG/Scala interchange — two if that wasn't in the textbook and hadn't been mentioned in class.
But I'd also pull out my red pen and write "…and how is your life different today because of this case?"
Without going too deeply into the weeds — and I wouldn't make a SPED referral on just one answer on one exam — but I'd start wondering about an undiagnosed learning disability because the kid clearly knows about the case, but neglected to include the most relevant facts.
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April.26.2020 at 2:57 pm
Many law professors, if given 60 seconds, can briefly explain a major Supreme Court case — the context, the facts, the holding, and how it changed the law — and do it in a way that is engaging and makes the listener want to know more.
Profs. Barnett and Blackman are not up to the task.
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