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We Lose Millions Of Dollars Selling Our Cement in Nigeria – Dangote
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The Dangote Group claims that its cement is cheaper in Nigeria than in Ghana, and that concentrating on the Nigerian market is costing it money.
"In order to satisfy local demand, we had to suspend exports from our recently inaugurated export terminals, resulting in a loss of dollar earnings," he said, adding that the company had also reactivated its 4.5 million ton Gboko factory.
"While a bag of cement costs $5.1 in Nigeria, including VAT, it costs $7.2 in Ghana and $5.95 in Zambia ex-factory, including all taxes," it claimed in a statement, despite claims that Dangote's cement is more expensive in Nigeria.
As of April 12, the price of a bag of cement from Dangote Cement's factories and plants in Obajana and Gboko was N2,450 and N2,510 at Ibese, respectively, including the Value Added Tax (VAT).
In a statement issued in Lokoja on Tuesday, Devakumar Edwin, the company's Group Executive Director in charge of Strategy, Portfolio Growth, and Capital Projects, claimed as much.
The clarifications, he claims, are necessary in light of recent allegations that the company sells cement in Nigeria at a higher price than in other countries, particularly Ghana and Zambia.
Mr Edwin said that while the company had full control over its ex-factory costs, it couldn't control the price of cement on the open market.
"All of this is being done to ensure that we meet demand and keep the price of cement in the country under control. Our production costs have increased dramatically over the last 15 months.
"Because approximately 50% of our costs are related to the USD (dollar), the costs of essential components including diesel, gypsum, bags, and spare parts have risen significantly as a result of the Naira's depreciation and the rise in VAT.
"Despite this, Dangote Cement has not increased ex-factory prices since December 2019, while most other building materials prices have increased significantly," he said.
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Washington has presented "no evidence whatsoever" yet that the Shayrat airfield in Syria's Homs Province targeted by the US after an alleged chemical attack in Idlib had any such weapons, the Russian Defense Ministry said.
"Twenty-four hours have passed since the US Navy warships launched a massive missile strike at the Shayrat airfield, and neither the Pentagon nor the State Department have provided any evidence of presence of chemical weapons at this airbase," the ministry spokesman, Major-General Igor Konashenkov, said in a statement on Saturday.
Dozens of representatives of the media, local authorities, fire departments, police, and the Syrian military have visited the airfield since then, with no alleged "storage units" or any chemical shells having been found, he said.
"The only way to receive and present to the whole international community any objective evidence on the alleged presence of poisonous substances at Shayrat is to send a mission of professional experts there," the defense ministry statement said.
All the people who have worked at or visited the airfield "do not wear gas masks and are feeling pretty normal," Konashenkov said, adding that "any specialist from the Organization for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons (OPCW) knows that traces of chemical agents cannot be hidden for months and years" if they were stored somewhere.
"So here comes the question: what and by who has yet again been presented to the new US president as 'proof' of existence of chemical weapons in the state which is out of Washington's favor?" the military official said, reminding of then-US Secretary of State Colin Powell's white powder vial at the UN and other allegations of the chemical weapons "threat" in Iraq.
Special equipment to collect samples for further scientific analysis should be used at the airfield, the defense ministry said, adding that Russia has already undertaken similar procedures in Aleppo, Syria where it said chemical weapons had been used by militants.
Early Friday morning, the US launched 59 Tomahawk missiles at the airfield, ordered by US President Donald Trump in response to the alleged chemical attack in Syria's Idlib Province. Dozens of civilians including children died from suspected gas poisoning in the rebel-occupied territory earlier this month, with Washington blaming the Syrian government for the incident.
Calling its attack on the airbase a "targeted military strike," Trump claimed the airfield in Homs was where the alleged chemical gas attack originated.
"There can be no dispute that Syria used banned chemical weapons, violated its obligations under the chemical weapons convention," Trump said.
Russia condemned the US missile strike in Syria, saying that Washington's move showed it feared "a real investigation" into the alleged chemical attack.
Speaking at a special UN Security Council meeting on Friday, Russia's acting deputy envoy to the UN, Vladimir Safronkov, said the Syrian government was not in control of the area of Idlib Province where the alleged attack happened. The US is "afraid" of a real, genuine investigation into the incident, which might have proven Washington wrong in blaming the Assad government for the alleged use of chemical weapons, the Russian diplomat added. The principle that one is considered innocent unless proven guilty had also been ignored, he added.


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Monday, July 6th 2015 - 06:29 UTC
This will be Schiaretti's second turn as governor, (2007/11) and also guarantees the continuity of governor Juan Manuel de la Sota's influence in Córdoba
The governorship of Argentina' second largest electoral district, Córdoba province was won on Sunday by Juan Schiaretti, beating all other parties and coalitions with national representation, including the Victory Front of president Cristina Fernandez.
This will be the current lawmaker for the Union for Córdoba (UPC) party's second turn as governor, after his 2007/2011 mandate. Schiaretti's victory also guarantees the continuity of governor Juan Manuel de la Sota's influence in Córdoba and helps his ambition of joining a presidential ticket for next October.
"We have beaten the PRO party, the Radical party and Kirchnerism," UPC campaign leader Carlos Massei told reporters, announcing Schiaretti and running mate Martín Llaryora's win.
Later Schiaretti thanked De la Sota, and also President Cristina Fernández, Mauricio Macri, Daniel Scioli and Carlos Zannini for congratulating him on the win.
"We will not be tempted by authoritarianism," Schiaretti said form the UCP campaign headquarters in Córdoba, adding he will respect freedom of speech, division of powers and political opposition inside the Mediterranean province.
With vote counting almost over past midnight Schiaretti figured with 39.70% of the vote; runner up Oscar Aguad, 33.75% and Eduardo Accastello, 17.7%.
Seven candidates competed to govern the second largest electoral district in Argentina after Buenos Aires province, and which often has a mind of its own compared to the politics in the rest of Argentina.
Following 16 years of uninterrupted Radical Party (UCR) rule in the province after 1983, the UPC has managed the province since 1999, with de la Sota and Schiaretti alternating power.
The UPC is best described as dissident Peronism which on occasions has found common ground with more "orthodox" members of the Victory Front (FpV) such as Daniel Scioli.
In the most recent elections for governor in 2011, de la Sota easily won with 42.60% of the vote compared to Luis Juez with 29.58%. UCR candidate Oscar Aguad placed a close third, with 22.91%.
The Victory Front, FpV did not have a candidate of its own in Córdoba in 2011 but this year the Mayor of Villa María, Eduardo Accastello, hopped to make inroads in a province that has proven difficult to crack for the national government.
Buenos Aires Governor Daniel Scioli and Carlos Zannini — the sole remaining presidential tandem in the FpV fold — toured the province last week, giving their support to the mayor at a public rally.
In Córdoba the electorate also voted for the 70 seat provincial parliament and provisional data confirmed 34 for Schiaretti, 24 for Aguad and 8 for Accastello.
Categories: Politics, Argentina.
Tags: Argentina, Cordoba, Juan Schiaretti, Victory Front.
Let them eat choripan.
Jul 06th, 2015 - 02:52 pm 0
Briton
Juan Schiaretti,
may yet be the future president of the future independent Cordoba province,
Go on, anything's poss. nowadays..

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Shocking Revelations of US Business and Nazis
A review of Trading with the Enemy: An Expose of the Nazi-American Money Plot 1933-1949, by Charles Higham. Its claims of US corporate complicity with the Blitzkrieg are spectacular and much debated.
Trading with the Enemy: An Expose of the Nazi-American Money Plot 1933-1949. Charles Higham. Delacorte Press. 1983, 2007. 277 pages.
Americans are unceasingly reminded of the shared memories of the self-titled "Greatest Generation" that beat back the Nazis and saved the world from fascism. Is there another side to this heroic narrative? Although historians generally commend the United States as an instrumental force behind the undoing of Hitler's Nazi regime, many prominent American companies and citizens knowingly aided the inception and military efforts of Nazi Germany.
The text, Charles Higham's Trading with the Enemy: An Expose of the Nazi-American Money Plot 1933-1949, provides this subject with a significant degree of depth. The work is groundbreaking in the information it presents. Trading with the Enemy has spurred new public dialog and research among historians. Although this book involves similar types of activity to other books in the field, it has a markedly different approach and methodology. These differences present a challenge to researchers and the public in gaining insight into the big picture of this sordid past.
Trading with the Enemy casts a long shadow on the study of World War II era US corporate activity in Nazi Germany. Published in 1983, the information presented in the text has a continuing impact on the study of its subject matter. Like Edwin Black's IBM and the Holocaust, Higham's text also lays out an extensive array of details for the reader to digest.
Higham's thesis is also just as blunt: Many US financial and industrial figures knowingly aided Nazi war efforts. Higham supplies a selective bibliography to support his claims and provides copies of a few key primary sources at the end of the book. Trading with the Enemy is organized by business, exploring the activities of individuals and their related enterprises in each section chronologically.
Higham closes the text by detailing how many of the accused Nazi collaborators covered up their activities at the war's end. As an author who focuses mainly on the lives of famous personalities, such as Katharine Hepburn and Howard Hughes, it is unusual for such a detailed treatment of this topic to emerge from this catalogue. Higham states that he became interested in the subject of American collaboration with Nazis while researching Errol Flynn, who he also accuses of Nazi connections. Regardless of how it was formulated, the information presented in Trading with the Enemy has been the subject of historical discussion, and at least one lawsuit employed to bring more details to light.
As stated earlier, Higham details each business individually in his text. Trading with the Enemy begins with the Bank of International Settlements in Basel, Switzerland. Higham weaves a narrative of how the bank became controlled by confidants of Hitler and that its original purpose of disbursing reparations from Germany following World War I was subverted into a mechanism for funneling money into Nazi coffers, with the help of willing American counterparts.
He continues this theme by exploring the financial connections between New York's Chase bank and Nazis in Paris. Higham's argument here is that Chase set up branches in Vichy France with the specific purpose of doing business with the Third Reich. It is important to note that as in the first section, Trading with the Enemy gives credit to American officials who became aware of such dealings and tried to stop them through their various offices, such as Treasury Secretary Henry Morganthau. However, each section invariably ends with the perpetrators escaping justice.
In the next several chapters, Trading with the Enemy tackles the involvement of heavy industry starting with Standard Oil of New Jersey and ending up with iconic American giants, General Motors (GM) and Ford Motor Company. Interspersed in this section, Higham also levels accusations against International Telephone and Telegraph (ITT) for its alleged dealings with the Nazis. Essentially, Trading with the Enemy accuses Standard Oil of New Jersey for supplying fuel to The Third Reich while Ford and GM were building military vehicles to advance the Nazi agenda of conquest. Higham blames ITT for supplying communication equipment, fuses for munitions, and involvement in research and development of rocket technology.
Contained in this central section of the book, Higham spends a great deal of time describing the interactions between the various CEOs of these corporations and their Nazi counterparts. The author takes special note to show that some US government officials were aware of their activities, but their investigations were inevitably eclipsed by the wealth and influence these would be collaborators had. This ultimately leads to Higham's final third of the book, were he details the fate of the personalities involved and how they were able to obscure their activities and avoid prosecution.
Trading with the Enemy utilizes a selective bibliography and a few primary source documents at the end of the text to back up its claims. The book does not contain citations, though it does reference some of the bibliographic material within the narrative. The primary source documents have the common characteristic of generally implicating the corporations mentioned earlier. Many of them are memorandum from US Treasury Secretary Henry Morganthau, who as noted earlier, was a key figure in investigating American Nazi collaboration.
When it was released, Trading with the Enemy received little fanfare. In the intervening years since then, however, much more attention has been paid to the allegations presented in the text. In 1999, Michael Ravnitzky, an American lawyer that specializes in Freedom of Information Act cases, requested the source documents used for Higham's book at the Nazi War Criminal Records Interagency Working Group. This action brought more attention to the text, which had been out of print. A new version has since been republished in 2007.
Trading with Enemy and other texts in the field diverge far more than they converge. However, it is important to note the similarities between this book and other texts. The most significant aspect Higham's work share with the others is its tone. Though Trading with the Enemy takes far more liberties in narrative style, the reader gets the unmistakable impression that they are unsympathetic witnesses to such nefarious activity. The book does not provide a cold clinical impression; Higham remains firmly judgmental. Consequently, the text is far more appealing to the sympathetic reader's ire. The work also internalizes the dominant historical narrative. The underlying theme of the book references the polemical nature of the US vs. Nazi as Good vs. Evil and turns it on its head.
The differences between Trading with the Enemy and other books in the field are stark. Rather than appearing as a well sourced piece of historical literature, Higham appeals to the tabloid style that is much more popular among conspiracy theory magazines and websites. To be fair, this work may have been meant for a different audience than those in academia. However, is it safe to assume that such a subject should be addressed without a foundation in rigorous scholarship? This comparison draws out the problem inherent in much political literature: That consideration for an audience can come into direct conflict with the need for academic legitimacy.
Trading with the Enemy has a problematic relationship with its sources. Given its loose narrative style, it is sorely in need of endnotes, footnotes, or other reference to its supporting information. Additionally, the book only contains a selective bibliography, leaving the reader to wonder what was not included. As stated earlier, some copies of primary source documents are included at the end of the book, but they are far too general to constitute the forceful accusations in the text. Any serious researcher willing to verify or disprove Higham's points faces the prospect of redoing his research in order to expose the facts.
Higham's work is troubling, not just because of the difficulty in verifying the information in this work, but for the study of the subject as a whole. As stated earlier, American assistance to Nazi Germany is a contentious issue because it runs counter to the generally accepted story of World War II. Therefore, it remains important for all stories stemming from this countervailing historical narrative be as clear and well sourced as possible.
Unfortunately, Higham's work is not easy to classify here. Many of his points such as those on GM and Ford have been verified by newer and more academic texts, such as Working with the Enemy by Billstein, et. al. Additionally, his work has been cited in other academic journals on this subject. The only solutions to the problem presented by Trading with the Enemy appear to be clarifying each individual point, a haltingly cumbersome task, or requesting the author provide foot or endnotes. Neither of these options are palatable.
Trading with the Enemy remains an important book for several reasons. First, it is one of the more well known texts on the subject of American assistance to the Third Reich. As the study of this subject expands, this book looms large as a reference point for further research. Trading with the Enemy is one of the few texts that engage the entire landscape of American interaction with the Nazis. This is a meaningful development. The entire field is in need of reappraisal to understand the intertwined nature of global business interactions, especially as they relate to large historical currents.
The numerous documentaries, cable channels, books, and magazines are a testament to the growing public interest in World War II. As more information becomes available on American involvement with the Nazis, it is imperative that it be done with clarity and academic rigor. Much of the popular media available in the US today still conveniently omits the stories explored here. Regardless, World War II remains a pivotal event that diminished some powers and elevated others, creating a new world order. We live in its remnants today. In order to understand our relationship to these events, they must be faced with the utmost clarity, even if these realities are heartbreaking, horrific, and contradictory.
Jason Weixelbaum writes for The Cutting Edge News and follows issues of corporate complicity related to World War II.
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"I know you love unicorns, Rowan, but please stop staring at mine. You're making him nervous.
"I do not love unicorns, as my aunt Jannah knows. Jerks. All of them. I'm not staring at Courtois. I'm staring him down. Unfortunately, she's wrong about the third part, too. I can't make him nervous, no matter how hard I try.
We're in the castle courtyard, the high stone walls stealing the morning sun. Around us, the royal hunters prepare for their mission. A mission I should be joining. My twin brother, Rhydd, is and I belong at his side, keeping him safe.
I move away from Courtois only to stumble over my aunt's warg, Malric. The giant wolf lifts his head, upper lip curling to reveal canines as long as my hand. The last person who tried to pet him lost two fingers. Even I know better. I quickstep out of his reach.
"Making friends with all the monsters this morning, aren't you?" Rhydd teases.
My scowl deepens, and I want to kick the dirt and growl and stomp. That would be childish, though, and I am not a child. I'm twelve. I'm a princess. One day, I'll be queen.
I don't want to be queen. I'll be horrible at it. Rhydd should get the throne. Even now, as scared as he is, he's trying to calm me. That's what a real leader does.
As Jannah climbs onto Courtois, her sheathed sword swings by her side. I look at that sword, a gleaming ebony-wood center with a razor-sharp obsidian edge. I imagine it in my hands, and a lump rises in my throat.
This is who I want to be. This is who I should be. Not the queen, but the royal monster hunter. Everyone knows it. I hear the whispers, how my thoughtful brother should sit on the ivory throne, how his headstrong twin sister should wield the ebony sword.


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Phase into this new life stage if possible. Consider it a research project — give yourself a sabbatical to do this. Explore the options that are right for you, not for everyone else and, remember, no decision is forever — change is constant.
Alumna Nell Smith was one of the first students enrolled at the newly renamed University of Calgary. For more than 25 years, she worked as a career transitions consultant, facilitating workshops that guided thousands of people to explore new career directions and find work. In her own third act, Nell created and founded the Retire to the Life You Design program to create awareness of the potential, possibilities and opportunities our new longevity can bring. She is a repeat presenter at national and provincial conferences and is keen to share 10 tips for a fulfilling third chapter with fellow UCalgary alumni.


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Odyssey Trust Make £3 Million Investment Into The Arena
1st June 2015 14th October 2015
The Odyssey Trust has announced that it will be investing £3 million in a facilities upgrade and seat refurbishment project this Summer at the Odyssey Arena – home of the Stena Line Belfast Giants.
The Odyssey Trust, the charitable organisation responsible for the management and development of the Odyssey site, is making the significant investment to the Giants home ice which opened its doors on Saturday 2nd December 2000. Since then, the Giants have won eight major championships including four league titles with over eight million visiting the Odyssey Arena for wide range of high profile events ranging from concerts and comedy to theatre, family and a multitude of sports.
The Arena facilities upgrade and seat refurbishment project, which will begin in July, will see circa £3 million invested on new seating, improved digital infrastructure and other key initiatives to enhance overall fan experience.
Each of the 9,000 seats inside the auditorium will be replaced, as well as the decking and flooring areas. A new Club Seat section will be introduced to allow for attractive vantage points, higher backed chairs and enhanced comfort. Investments in WiFi technology, Digital Screens and chip and pin payment services are also planned as part of the Odyssey Trust's commitment to provide first class services to its patrons.
Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Investment Jonathan Bell welcomed the announcement. He said: "Northern Ireland has increasingly become known as the home of major events and our tourism industry has never been in a stronger position. The Odyssey Arena is one of our premier entertainment venues, hosting concerts by international artists, exhibitions and a wide range of sporting events as well as being home to the Stena Line Belfast Giants."
"The arena makes a significant contribution to our local economy playing an important role in the tourism, hospitality and events sector. The investment by the Odyssey Trust will not only maximise the facilities offered here but will ensure the Titanic Quarter remains a key Belfast destination for both local people and tourists alike."
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The Lone Independent: This Is Who Will Have The Keys To The Economy?
John McCain has already freely admitted that the economy isn't his forte and now we have an idea on how knowledgeable his running mate is on the subject. Here's her take on Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
McCain's running mate, Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin, speaking in Colorado Springs, Colo., said Fannie and Freddie had "gotten too big and too expensive to the taxpayers."
Sorry Sarah, they weren't costing us a dime. That is of course until the Bush Administration decided to bail them out this past weekend.


Slurp Down a Bowl of Ramen or Savor the Gentle, Earthy Aroma of Soba After rice, noodles are without a doubt the most important part of the Japanese diet and you will find them in abundance in Itoigawa. Itoigawa has a long history of soba production, especially in the mountainous regions where rice was traditionally harder to cultivate. Today you can find a variety of soba noodle restaurants dotted throughout the city. Many of these restaurants also offer treats like tempura and sasazushi, traditional favorites that go perfectly with the delicate flavor of soba. While ramen is a more recent import from China, the Japanese have thoroughly made it their own. Today, ramen shops serve this tasty dish in a wide variety of styles throughout the country, and Itoigawa is no different! At Itoigawa's local ramen restaurants, enjoy both traditional favorites like soy sauce, chicken, pork or miso ramen; and local specialties like seaweed ramen, seafood ramen and more! No trip to Itoigawa is complete without trying Itoigawa Black Yakisoba. This totally Itoigawa dish features noodles stir-fried in a jet black sauce made from locally sourced squid ink. Each restaurant has its own recipe and preparation style, so make sure to try it more than once!


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156 Harbor Point RoadBarnstable, MA 02630Price: $2,995,000
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A rare opportunity to own a former landmark restaurant in the much sought-after village of Cummaquid, with views of Sandy Neck & Cape Cod Bay. Seller will consider a 2-4 year interest only loan while you complete the renovations. This excerpt from the Historic Commission demonstrates the rich history of this landmark property....''In 1944 at age 45, Floyd Van Duzer sold his Boston area machine shop and bought 100 acres with a mile of beach and a house in Cummaquid for $15,000. There he founded Cape Cod Ranch, the only dude ranch on Cape Cod. This building was the main building for the ranch, with a restaurant and guest rooms. The barns were down by the water and gradually guest cottages were built there too''.The possibility exists to 1) Rehab to a restaurant and or an Event venue 2) Convert to a single-family residence 3) Pursue converting the property to condo units. The main property was built in 1902, has a storied history, and is nestled in a quiet conclave minute from Old Kings Highway (6A) and the Audubon Long Pasture Wildlife Sanctuary. The property is a short drive from Barnstable Harbor and Sandy Neck Beach with close proximity to Barnstable Airport.
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Same Bike Gets Stolen Two Times!
A woman in Vancouver whose bike was stolen discovered someone was selling it on Craigslist and went about stealing the bike back in a hilarious tale she shared on Facebook and Reddit.
This crazy woman taking the law into her own hands! Hey police you don't want to help me? I got this myself! Two wrongs made a right here! Only reason this was successful is because it was up in Washington because I'll tell you what, if this woman tried to pull that stuff in Baltimore she would not have got away with the bike. I'm not going to say exactly what would happen, but I'm sure you have heard about Baltimore.


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Theophilus London found "safe and well" after being reported missing
According to a family member of Theophilus London – who was officially reported missing late last year – the American rapper has been found "safe and well".
London's cousin, Mikhail Noel, announced the news on Instagram earlier today (January 5), sharing a photo of London and reporting that he had been found. "At this time the family would love prayers and privacy," Noel continued. "Thank you all."
Travis Stewart – aka Machinedrum, a frequent collaborator of London's – also said that the rapper had been found. "He's been found and is safe with family," the producer wrote on Twitter earlier today.
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NME has reached out to London's label Secretly for comment. The label issued a statement on behalf of London's family when he was initially reported missing. "Theo, your Dad loves you, son," the rapper's father said. "We miss you. And all your friends and relatives are searching for you. Wherever you are, send us some signal. No matter what, we will come get you son."
It was revealed in late December that London had been missing for some time, with his last contact with another person taking place in October. According to a missing person's report filed with the Los Angeles Police Department on December 27, London left his LA home on October 15 and wast last seen on Skid Row.
"Over the last few weeks, friends and family of Theophilus London have been working together to piece together his whereabouts," the rapper's representatives in a statement at the time. "They are now seeking the public's help with any information as to London's whereabouts."
London released his debut album 'Timez Are Weird These Days' back in 2011 before following it up with 'Vibes', executive produced by Kanye West, in 2014. London's most recent album was 2020's 'Bebey'.
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A frustrated adolescent magically becomes an adult, discovering that life is not simply child's play.
The classic 1987 motion picture fantasy bursts onto the stage in the unforgettable theatrical experience, Big The Musical. Featuring a witty, moving and insightful book by John Weidman (Assassins, Pacific Overtures, Road Show) and a dazzling, energetic, heartfelt, contemporary score by David Shire and Richard Maltby, Jr. (Baby; Closer than Ever; Starting Here, Starting Now) Big is a perfect show for audiences of all ages!
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Q: Simple characteristics problem : Find $b/a$ from $au_{x} + bu_{y} = 0$
suppose that any solution $u(x,y)$ to
$$ au_{x} + b u_{y} = 0,$$
satisfies $u(1,2) = u(3,6)$. What is $b/a$?

$$au_{x} + bu_{y} = \nabla u \cdot \binom{a}{b} = 0, $$
which implies that $u$ is constant along lines of the form $bx- ay =c \
 \ \forall  \ c \in \mathbb{R}$. Therefore the solution is
$$ u(x,t) = g(bx - ay) , \qquad  \text{for  } g  \text{ arbitrary and } \  g: \mathbb{R} \to \mathbb{R}.$$
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\because u(1,2) = u(3,6) &\implies g(b-2a) = g(3b-6a), \\
&\implies  b-2a = 3b -6a \tag{1}\\
&\therefore \frac{b}{a} = 2\end{align}
I'm quite confused about how to justify $(1)$, I note that $b-2a$ is a linear combination of $3b-6a$  but I also know that for instance $f(x) = x^{2}$ we have $f(2)  =f(-2) \nRightarrow 2=-2 $. Any insights ?

A: $$au_x+bu_y=0$$
The general solution is straightaway found thanks to the method of characteristics :
$$u(x,y)=F(bx-ay)$$
$F$ is an arbitrary function.
$$u(1,2)=u(3,6)\quad\implies\quad F(b-2a)=F(3b-6a)$$
Let $X=b-2a$
$$F(X)=F(3X)$$
Since this equality must be satisfied for all above solutions $u(x,y)$ , that is for all functions $F(X)$ thus :
$$F(X)=F(3X)\quad\implies\quad X=0$$
$$b-2a=0$$
$$\frac{b}{a}=2$$

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Diverted Plane Makes Emergency Landing at Newark Airport
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A United flight sitting on the runway after making an emergency landing, Saturday, at Newark Liberty Airport. (John Murray via AP)
A United flight heading from New York to Houston diverted to Newark Liberty Airport and made an emergency landing.
Inflatable slides were used to deplane passengers on the runway Saturday morning. No major injuries were reported.
United said Flight 2098 heading from LaGuardia Airport experienced problems upon takeoff just before 8 a.m. The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey said it was "hydraulics problems."
The Port Authority said the plane blew a tire on landing. It said there was also other structural damage that forced closure of the runway.
Spokeswoman Andrea Hiller said the pilots "reacted quickly to ensure the safety of the aircraft and our customers."
The airport grounded arriving and departing flights at about 8:45 a.m. Flights resumed shortly after 9:30 a.m.
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Hall of Fame: Brad Anderson and Randy Rockwell hold a photograph dated about 1976 when the two played in a band called Mourning Missed. They were both inducted into the Wabash Valley Musician's Hall of Fame Sunday afternoon. Anderson was the lead singer of the group and Rockwell is at far right in the photo playing lead guitar.


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Toronto City Hall & CN Tower illuminated in pink for "National Wear It Pink Day"
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(TORONTO, January 25, 2012) – People across Canada wore pink in support of driving registrations and awareness of The Shoppers Drug Mart Weekend to End Women's Cancers, benefiting The Campbell Family Cancer Research Institute at The Princess Margaret. In Toronto, City Hall & the iconic CN Tower were illuminated in pink as creating a historic visual as Weekend walkers, survivors & supports enjoyed an evening of ice-skating & pink fanfare at Nathan Phillips Square.
"A huge thank you to everyone who took part in the 3rd Annual National Wear it Pink Day today! It's inspiring to witness the support behind our mission to conquer cancer in our lifetime," says Paul Alofs, President and CEO of The Princess Margaret Hospital Foundation.
"The Princess Margaret also thanks the City of Toronto and the CN Tower for allowing the colour pink to shine through Toronto this evening. We are excited for the 10 Years Strong this September and I encourage everyone to Be A 10 and register today!"
To date, The Weekend has raised over $123 million for The Princess Margaret's extraordinary work in advancing personalized cancer medicine to conquer women's cancers in our lifetime.
"Wear it Pink Day significantly helps us increase awareness for The Shoppers Drug Mart Weekend To End Women's Cancers, which raises substantial funding for cancer research and care," Dr. Bob Bell, CEO & President of the University Health Network. Due to the ongoing support of The Weekend, The Princess Margaret is able to make great progress in personalized cancer medicine in our efforts to conquer all women's cancers in our lifetime.
The Weekend is also scheduled to take place in Alberta & Montreal this summer.
To register, make a donation or find additional information, visit www.endcancer.ca or call 416.815.9255
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The Princess Margaret Hospital Foundation at University Health Network raises funds for advancing personalized cancer medicine at Princess Margaret Hospital and its research arm, the Ontario Cancer Institute, which includes The Campbell Family Cancer Research Institute and The Campbell Family Institute for Breast Cancer Research. More information about The Foundation can be found at www.pmhf.ca.
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Princess Margaret Hospital and its research arm, the Ontario Cancer Institute, have achieved an international reputation as one of the top 5 cancer research centres in the world. Princess Margaret Hospital is a member of University Health Network, which also includes Toronto General Hospital, Toronto Western Hospital and Toronto Rehabilitation Institute. All are research hospitals affiliated with the University of Toronto. More information about UHN can be found at www.uhn.ca.
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Jon Abbott
Head of Regeneration North, LB Southwark
Jon has worked in planning and regeneration for three local authorities for over 30 years, 25 of which have been at LB Southwark. He is a member of the RTPI and started work as a planner but moved across to the council's regeneration team in 1993. Initially Jon was part of a small team preparing what became the council's successful Single Regeneration Budget Bid for £60m to regenerate the North Peckham estates and revitalise Peckham Town Centre. In 1999 Jon moved to the council's Elephant & Castle regeneration project as assistant project director and subsequently from 2007 as Project Director. Jon led the preparation of development framework for the area and partner selection processes which resulted in Lendlease becoming the council's development partner for the Heygate estate. He was involved in consultation with residents and delivering a package of early homes to help rehouse them, and was the council's lead witness at the subsequent CPO public inquiry. In 2011 Jon started his current role, focusing on the ongoing regeneration of Elephant & Castle including the shopping centre. From 2014 he has been leading the commercial negotiations with British Land to establish a JV to regenerate Canada Water.
Paul Augarde
Director, Augarde Consulting
Paul is a hands-on placemaking consultant with 15 years' experience in regeneration – conceiving, structuring and delivering a range of strategies and initiatives across the capital and further afield. His experience includes estate regeneration, high streets, economic and commercial strategies, community & cultural placemaking, social value, asset value maximisation, and stakeholder engagement. Previously, as Director of Placemaking at housing association Poplar HARCA, Paul established the award-winning Accents placemaking team. Work included design of a sustainable fashion and creative cluster for the Lower Lea, and delivery of the first phase, the £6m Poplar Works, with the GLA and London College of Fashion. Paul also helped set up the Mayor of London's Creative Land Trust, co-founded the Placemaking Collective UK, and is a trustee at arts charities ACAVA and UP Projects.
Karen Barke
Head of Strategic Development, LB Lewisham
Karen has worked in local authority urban regeneration and housing for over 18 years. Her current role is at Lewisham council where she is responsible for the delivery of the council's housing development programme with aspirations to deliver new high quality homes alongside associated social and economic benefits. Prior to this Karen worked at Hackney Council where she was responsible for the delivery of the council's high profile Estate Regeneration Programme. This was a council led housing programme with aspirations to deliver over 2,500 new high quality homes. Karen started her career at Newham council where she worked on a range of area based regeneration initiatives including the West Ham and Plaistow New Deal for Communities Programme and the Canning Town and Custom House Regeneration Programme. Karen is an alumni of FoL's Future London Leaders round four.
Steve Beard
Partner, Beacon Partnership LLP
Steve has worked in the social housing sector since the mid-1990s and has worked with over 30 housing associations and local authorities in development and finance. These have included key providers such as London & Quadrant, LB Camden, Guinness, as well as the Greater London Authority and smaller providers across the UK. Steve has developed sophisticated appraisal tools for housing providers across the UK and has an interest in new housing tenures and innovative funding mechanisms. He has overseen the delivery of over a thousand homes for social housing and has a postgraduate diploma in Quantity Surveying.
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Head of Transport Strategy Planning, Transport for London
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Patrick Duffy
Director of New Business, Southern Housing Group
Based in Clerkenwell, but covering a large area stretching across London, the Home Counties and down to the Isle of White, Patrick leads Southern Housing Group's diverse land and planning function to deliver a pipeline of opportunities for new development. He also oversees strategic asset management including the Group's stock acquisition and rationalisation activity. Patrick was previously Assistant Development Director at Peabody, responsible for a £2.25 billion development programme. He was part of the team that grew the organisation's development activity from a standing start to the largest in London, including a Stirling Prize nomination along the way.
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Head of Area Regeneration, LB Hackney
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Associate Director, Turner & Townsend
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Real Estate Senior Associate, Trowers & Hamlins
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Head of London Land and Partnerships, Hill
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Director of Corporate Services, CDS
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Karen Swift
Director of Housing and Regeneration, LB Tower Hamlets
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Janet Townsend
Director of Development (South), London Legacy Development Corporation
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Director of Asset Management, Optivo
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Associate Director, Hatch
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Head of New Build, Barnet Homes
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Former Director of Planning, LB Southwark
Simon has recently retired from the position of Director of Planning at LB Southwark where he was at the centre of the borough's ambitious regeneration plans for over 20 years, taking charge of the planning division in 2008. Simon led the preparation of the strategy framework that has delivered the most affordable housing of any London borough over the last four years and prepared the division of planners, transport planners, urban designers and building inspectors for the challenge of delivering 11,000 new council homes over the next 30 years.
Jessica Crowe
Corporate Director for People, Policy & Performance, LB Newham
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Programme Manager (Specialist Housing), GLA Housing & Land
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Associate Director, Arup
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Managing Director – New Homes (Counties), Catalyst
Joe is a seasoned development professional with extensive experience in the affordable housing sector. He has a proven track record in the delivery of large scale and complex residential developments including joint ventures and partnerships with the public and private sectors. As Managing Director for Catalyst's Counties region, Joe has oversight of all aspects of the development journey outside of London, with a particular focus on growing Catalyst's existing presence in the Oxford-Cambridge Arc.
Neil Parlett
Director – Planning Development and Regeneration, Lambert Smith Hampton
Neil enjoys advising on major development projects where the success of the scheme is best measured by the quality of the design solution, integration of public and community requirements into commercial solutions and good public/private sector partnerships. Neil has worked on diverse projects such as securing a new town hall complex for Lambeth Council and delivering mixed-use development solutions in towns such as West Bromwich, Aylesbury and Woolwich. Neil is a Chairman on the RICS APC programme and a member of the Education Committee of the Worshipful Company of Chartered Surveyors, with responsibility for supporting St Saviour's and St Olave's students gain access to employability skills, apprenticeships/placements and mentoring. Neil also sits on the Property and Development Committee of the RMBI Care Home Company, concerned with the successful management, operation and investment of 19 care homes across England and Wales.
Dan Pope
Chief Planning Officer, LB Camden
Starting life in planning policy Dan led the teams responsible for adopting the Havering and Barking and Dagenham Local Plans. Following this Dan established and led a new integrated planning service in Barking and Dagenham bringing together planning policy, development management, land data and transport planning with a focus on delivery. He has worked across a number of London's largest planning and regeneration projects including Barking Riverside, Beam Park and Barking Town Centre. More recently Dan helped set up Be First, Barking and Dagenham's wholly owned regeneration and planning company.
Eleanor Purser
Co-Strategic Director for Sustainable Growth and Opportunity, LB Lambeth
Eleanor is currently Co-Strategic Director for Sustainable Growth and Regeneration at London Borough of Lambeth, having joined in September 2019. The role oversees the economic, social and physical development of the borough alongside clienting Homes for Lambeth, the borough's fully owned housing delivery company which has a delivery programme of 4500 homes over the next 15 years funded by a £150m loan facility from the council. Prior to this, she was Director of Regeneration at Notting Hill Genesis, one of London's largest RSLs. She led the regeneration of the Aylesbury Estate in LB Southwark; a £1.6bn 20 year project working in partnership with LB Southwark to achieve a successful CPO and procure the start on site for 1000 homes, a library, health centre and new public square. She has a background in public sector development having worked previously the GLA/HCA leading on housing and land investment for South London and for the London Borough of Sutton.
John Reid
Development Director, Meridian Water/LB Enfield
In his early career John project managed major city centre regeneration schemes including Bath and Abu Dhabi. Prior to joining Meridian Water John was the Director of Grosvenor's London Estate development programme in Mayfair. He previously led the country's largest school building programme during his time at LB Croydon. John now leads development delivery team at Meridian Water, a council owned and led development of 10,000 new homes in North London. John believes that it's his mix of public and private sector development experience that have allowed him to successfully deliver such significant regeneration projects. He is passionate about how the two can come together to create amazing new places.
David Scourfield
Chaplain, Watford Town Centre Chaplaincy
David enjoyed a career as a town planner for 32 years, 20 of which were at senior management level in councils in and around London. He recently retired as Chief Planning Officer for LB Ealing where he led a team of 60 professionals and in July 2021 became Lead Chaplain for Watford Town Centre Chaplaincy. It is a small Christian charity that places volunteer chaplains into workplaces to provide a listening ear to those who may be experiencing the ups and downs of life. David has always enjoyed working with all stakeholders and customers and has significant experience in working with a range of faith communities, both in professional and personal capacities.
Sammie Steele
Managing Director – Placemaking and Regeneration, Places for People
Sammie has worked in the property industry for over 15 years in a variety of different roles across different sectors. Her career started in surveying, primarily working on London residential schemes and providing development consultancy services to a range of clients. She has also worked for the Homes and Communities Agency, and later spent a decade at Crest Nicholson Regeneration where she progressed to Director level managing large scale mixed used developments with a partnership focus. In her current role, Sammie is responsible for a national portfolio of projects and responsibility for the business plan and future strategy. Her passion is for placemaking and genuine community building and making a difference for residents of the new communities she has helped to shape.
Danny Sutcliffe
Partner, Red Loft
Danny is a founding partner of Red Loft, having grown the business from a startup to a 45-strong team. For the last 25 years, Danny has worked for a range of housing associations and local authorities, managing regeneration projects and securing and delivering large and small developments. As well as project management, his work has involved managing teams and effecting change management. He combines this with the management of a team of consultants at Red Loft, ensuring that clients' requirements are satisfied in an efficient, co-operative but unobtrusive manner.
Nicola Tilbury
Director, Potter Raper Ltd
Nicola is a partner at a surveying consultancy and her team specialise in delivering housing and regeneration schemes for Registered Providers (housing associations and local authorities). Nicola started her career as a quantity and building surveyor and used that experience to become a highly accomplished project manager and employer's agent. Nicola has previously worked as client PM for the Church Commissioners for England and the National Health Service, she has also worked for main contractors and sub-contractors. Nicola has experience in delivering schemes across a wide variety of sectors, with both public and private sector clients. She is also an APC assessor for the RICS and is an APC supervisor and counsellor for internal and client staff.
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Late lunch before heading off to the airport. I wanted to go out to grab a bite, but didn't have enough time (planned to get some of those fantastic char kway teow at Zion road. Damn.) and had to eat at the hotel instead.
Actually, I planned to get a lunch buffet, but since it was 3pm, the buffet has closed and I had to settle with this instead. But it's quite good, to be fair. The fish is a soft perch fillet and I quite like their unique tartare sauce.


Abortion is a highly sensitive issue, regardless of where your view lies and one where it is important that the matter is considered with due care and respect. I would also like to make clear that the Government's policy is to allow a free vote on matters of conscience such as abortion.
I do, however, have concerns about the points raised in the Diana Johnson's Ten Minute Rule Bill. I do not support the repealing of sections 58 and 59 of the Offences Against the Persons Act 1861 for several reasons. Primarily, repealing those two sections does not solve the issue of abortion in Northern Ireland, as without any new provisions it offers no safeguards for women and would impact on England and Wales, as well as Northern Ireland.
The 1967 Abortion Act provides defences against the criminal law offences contained in the 1861 Act. If these offences were removed then abortion would in effect be decriminalised and no legal framework would be in place, including no gestational time limits. A new legal framework would be needed to replace those provisions, which is rightly a devolved matter which locally accountable politicians in Northern Ireland should have the opportunity to debate and consider.
The measures in the Bill also go a lot further than current debate in Northern Ireland, so it is important legislation is not imposed on Northern Ireland and we allow local politicians the opportunity to represent the views of the people of Northern Ireland. This is why this Government's priority is to restore devolved government at the earliest opportunity.


Cancer researchers looking for a breakthrough might want to relocate to the International Space Station. Biologists have found that microgravity research and other space-based experiments provide greater insight into abnormal cell behavior.
In Earth-bound labs, cells grow flat, unable to fully mimic the three-dimensional architecture shaped by proteins and carbohydrates of a working human organ. This gap provides an obstacle for scientists studying changes in cell growth and development.
In space, cells clump together easily, arranging themselves into three-dimensional groupings that better replicate cell activity. They also experience less fluid shear stress, a type of disturbance that affects their behavior outside of the body.
Many of the cells in space will likely die due to a lack of blood vessels providing necessary oxygen and nutrients. That might seem like a disadvantage, but it actually resembles the condition of tumors with areas of dead tissue at their centers, biologists say.
The Cellular Biotechnology Operations Support System (CBOSS-1-Ovarian) investigation, located aboard the space station, contains a cell incubator that grows 3-D clusters of cells. These structures have enhanced the ability of researchers to understand protein production, a key element of cell behavior.


Dr. Dave Cooper wins at 2016 Rhino Conservation Awards!
Dr Dave Cooper, one of the very talented Rhinos Without Borders veterinarians, was recently awarded the prestigious Rhino Conservation Award 2016 for Best Science, Research & Technology!
Dr. Dave Cooper qualified as a veterinarian in 1981 and finally realised his ambition to work exclusively with wildlife in 1993 when he joined Natal Parks Board – now known as Ezemvelo KZN Wildlife. He has dedicated his life to the nurture, care, and management of wildlife and is the sole vet at EKZNW responsible for all provincial parks in KZN. Dave and his team are called on to respond to each poaching incident, attending to injured and orphaned rhino and processing fresh crime scenes, completing forensic reports and collecting DNA samples. Dr Dave is regarded as one of the leading experts in rhino immobilisation, capture and transport, and been involved in Rhinos Without Borders from the very beginning. He has also been involved in the relocation of over 150 black rhino to nine different localities as part of the WWF Black Rhino Range Expansion Project.
Congratulations Dave! We are so proud to have as part of our team!


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The Dreaded Backlog: Horizon Zero Dawn
October 1, 2017 by andyzoot
I recently bought a PS4. My intention right off the bat was to buy some PS4 exclusive games. A quick search on Google threw up some ideas on when to start. There were two games in particular that stood out: Uncharted 4 and Horizon Zero Dawn. I wouldn't say I'm really a big fan of Uncharted (this is the part where I have to run to avoid all the rotten tomatoes thrown my way). So Horizon Zero Dawn (referred to as "Horizon" from here on out) seemed the way to go. I did initially balk at the prospect of playing an open world action RPG. These days, I find myself struggling to finish open world games due to time constraints and a little thing called "real life". I still kick myself over not finishing or even getting into the meat of Witcher 3. However, since buying my PS4, I have promised myself to stick to one game at a time, not allow my backlog of games to increase and to persevere with a game until completion. Unless that game sucks. Horizon really does not suck.
A quick set up of Horizon's story. Horizon is set 1000 years into the future. Civilisation has fallen due to an unknown event and now the remains of society live in tribes with barely any technology except for mysterious machines that roam the lands. The plot follows Aloy, a young huntress who has a mysterious past and whose world is thrown upside down where an evil cult threatens her people and to destroy mankind through the use of these machines.
First of all, let's get straight to the most obvious thing about this game. It's gorgeous. Really really gorgeous. I'm not one to get excited about graphics in games but this game blew me away. Often in these sort of games, it's easy to get bored travelling from one location to another. But in Horizon it's a joy as you wander the various locales. The game's world takes in forestry, snow covered mountains and desert plains and it is beautiful. All screenshots I've included in this article were taken by me in the photo mode with very little tinkering. However no screenshot can really capture the beauty of this game. Watch some videos on Youtube and if you get the game, go to a place that I believe is called Sheaf's Flight which has the best vista view in the entire game.
The gameplay of Horizon is pretty standard fare for action RPG's. You have a large open world in which you are given quests/missions to complete. There's the main quests which advance the story as well as side quests which help build the world and allow you to advance your character's skills and weapons. Then you can also collect items and currency which can be traded with merchants. It's pretty standard fare.
But exploring this vast world is always improved by the character of Aloy, a standout for gaming. Aloy isn't a muscle bound hero who spouts badass one liners as she goes about killing enemies. Aloy isn't some damsel in distress who finds herself a passive force in the game's narrative. And she isn't some idiot who has to have everything explained to her as she traverses the land. Aloy is a human being.
She's not an all out muscular soldier, she's a woman who's been taught some basic survival and hunting skills and is now desperately fending for herself. No matter how many enemies you kill, you still have the feeling that Aloy is only just scraping by. Sometimes while on foot, Aloy will mention how the rain is soaking her clothes or how she feels cold in the more snowbound areas. It reminds you she's vulnerable and has more dimensions to her.
Aloy is not a damsel. She can take care of herself (just about as I alluded to above). But she often comes to the aid of a variety of characters.
Aloy is not stupid and doesn't need exposition rattled off to her. In cutscenes, she's shown that despite her closeted upbringing, she quickly understands the lay of the land, the politics and she's shown to be battle savvy and "street smart". Hell, she sometimes shows off a bit of sass in interactions with characters. It's easy to get attached to Aloy because she's so endearing.
But the combat is my favourite thing about this game. Combat mostly revolves around fighting with the various machines that roam the world. These machines tend to be based on animals/dinosaurs and they range in size and strength. The smallest machine is the Strider (basically a horse) while the biggest machine is probably the Thunderjaw (T-Rex like structure). Each machine is comprised of parts which have weaknesses and strengths. Then the parts are sometimes covered in a shield like armour. Taking down a Strider is easy. It has an exposed tank on it's back. Hit that with fire and it's down. Taking down a Thunderjaw is a whole other battle. Take out it's armour first, then there's two cannons on it's head. Take them out. But there's also some cannons on it's back which fires out sentient like discs that shoot at you. So you need to take out those cannons too. There's a big spike like thing on it's tail so you'll need to remove that as well. The Thunderjaw's heart is inside it's body protected by armour so remove the armour and shoot at the heart a bunch of times and that should be it….you just have to do all that while avoiding it's ranged and melee attacks as it charges after you. It means that each battle with each machine becomes a tactical adventure as you find what works best for taking down each machine. Luckily you have a range of attacking options to help you along the way. Aloy's main weapon is her spear which is great for close combat scuffles with the smaller machines. For the bigger stuff you have other options. Aloy's other signature weapon is her bow and arrow. This can be loaded with a variety of different arrows for different machine weaknesses. For example, fire arrows, shock arrows and tearblaster arrows (useful for ripping off the armour of machines). There's also other weapons that can be used for a more stealthy and clever approach. Aloy is a hunter and she can use items such as trip wires and mines to take a machine out. She can also use a harpoon like weapon to pin machines to the ground (useful for pinning down pesky flying machines).
This means that with each enemy machine you encounter (roughly twenty); you will come up with your own different strategies for taking them out. The fun is in finding what works and what doesn't. It means that each encounter is different and varied. And there's always room for experimentation. It makes the first time you take out each machine much more of an achievement. I came across a "Rockbreaker" in one mission. It's essentially a giant slug like machine that can burrow underground and is surprisingly fast. The first time I took one out, I was so proud of myself that I took a picture (see below).
I've gushed about this game a lot. There must be something I don't like right? Well there are some small negatives which I have issue with. Despite the combat being great with machines, I can't say the same for fighting human enemies. The fights don't have the same nuance and strategy to them. Fights with humans mostly boil down to: hack, slash, dodge roll, hack again. Done. There's not as much freedom in the fights and it seems that every encounter with enemies ends with you having to fight a guy with a rocket launcher. It gets a bit boring to be honest.
Another thing I wasn't so hot on was the main story quests themselves which mostly revolve around Aloy learning about the past. Sometimes they can boil down to walking through corridors and reading/listening to little data files which is broken up with a few enemy encounters. It's not an exciting way to learn about what happened prior to the events of the game but to be honest I can't think of much better ways to get out so much exposition outside of cutscenes. And I can understand why the developers wouldn't want to go that route.
This might be one of my favourite games ever. There I said it. I love the world, the mythos and Aloy. I love fighting the machines and finding new strategies to defeat them. It was a joyful game and I took my time playing it because I wanted to stretch it out. I will be getting the expansion DLC for this game when it comes out in November. And I'm somebody who NEVER buys DLC so that should tell you something. I still have a few side missions to complete so I have an excuse to go back in and I cannot wait!
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Milošević (en cyrillique Милошевић) est un patronyme d'origine serbe

Personnalités portant le nom Milošević
 Alexander Milošević (1992-), footballeur suédois
 Bogdan Milošević (1989-), footballeur serbe
 Cvijan Milošević (1963-), footballeur international yougoslave
 Ivana Milošević (1982), joueuse internationale serbe de handball
 Milan Milošević (1985-), joueur bosnien de basket-ball
 Miloš Milošević (1972-), nageur serbe de Croatie
 Miodrag Milošević (1929-), cinéaste serbe
 Nemanja Milošević (1987-), joueur international monténégrin de basket-ball
 R. M. Guéra ou Rajko Milošević-Gera, dessinateur serbe
 Savo Milošević (1973-), footballeur serbe
 Selimir Milosevic (1940-), footballeur serbe
 Slavko Milošević (1908-1990), footballeur international et entraîneur yougoslave
 Slobodan Milošević (1941-2006), homme politique serbe
 Stefan Milošević (1995-), footballeur serbe
 Strahinja Milošević (1985-), basketteur serbe
 Vlado Milošević (1901-1990), compositeur serbe originaire de Banja Luka (Bosnie-Herzégovine)
 Zoran Milošević (1975-), footballeur serbe

Homonymie de patronyme
Homonymie de patronyme serbe


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Эффингтон () — тауншип в округе Оттер-Тейл, Миннесота, США. На 2000 год его население составило 297 человек.

География
По данным Бюро переписи населения США площадь тауншипа составляет 90,7 км², из которых 85,4 км² занимает суша, а 5,3 км² — вода (5,83 %).

Демография
По данным переписи населения 2000 года здесь находились 297 человек, 104 домохозяйства и 87 семей.  Плотность населения —  3,5 чел./км².  На территории тауншипа расположено 134 постройки со средней плотностью 1,6 построек на один квадратный километр. Расовый состав населения: 100,00 % белых.

Из 104 домохозяйств в 40,4 % воспитывались дети до 18 лет, в 75,0 % проживали супружеские пары, в 5,8 % проживали незамужние женщины и в 15,4 % домохозяйств проживали несемейные люди. 14,4 % домохозяйств состояли из одного человека, при том 6,7 % из — одиноких пожилых людей старше 65 лет. Средний размер домохозяйства — 2,86, а семьи — 3,16 человека.

28,3 % населения — младше 18 лет, 5,4 % — в возрасте от 18 до 24 лет, 24,2 % — от 25 до 44, 24,9 % — от 45 до 64, и 17,2 % — старше 65 лет. Средний возраст — 40 лет. На каждые 100 женщин приходилось 115,2 мужчин.  На каждые 100 женщин старше 18 приходилось 117,3 мужчин.

Средний годовой доход домохозяйства составлял 30 000 долларов, а средний годовой доход семьи —  31 250 долларов. Средний доход мужчин —  26 250  долларов, в то время как у женщин — 24 375. Доход на душу населения составил 13 734 доллара. За чертой бедности находились 7,9 % семей и 6,7 % всего населения тауншипа, из которых 3,1 % младше 18 и 19,2 % старше 65 лет.

Примечания

Тауншипы округа Оттер-Тейл


Merritt Funeral Home was established in 1982 by David L. Merritt. After working in the industry since 1970, David opened the Brooksville Chapel. The Brooksville location was originally built as a funeral home and was occupied by the Garnett family. Garnett Funeral Home was the first funeral home in Brooksville, but closed in the 1960's after the passing of Gracie Garnett. After years of serving families in the Spring Hill area the Merritt Family decided to expand in order to meet the needs of the community. In 1998 Merritt Funeral Home's Spring Hill Chapel was opened. David and his wife, Lynn, and their staff, still work hard to gain the confidence of the families that they serve and the confidence of the community.